The antiquarian booksellers, shops that sell old and rare books, are disappearing. This phenomenon represents a significant cultural loss for the communities that depend on these establishments to find works of historical and literary value.
The antiquarian booksellers that still exist dedicate themselves exclusively to books that have some resale value. Books without commercial potential are generally ignored by these merchants, which limits access to certain works on the part of collectors and interested readers.
This article suggests that the progressive extinction of these specialized shops creates a void in the old books market, where only titles with high economic value continue to circulate in traditional commercial circuits.
