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such as the Society of Antiquaries of London (founded in 1707) retain their historic names. The term "antiquarian bookseller" remains current for dealers in more expensive old books.

History

Antiquarianism in ancient China

During the Song dynasty (960-1279), the scholar Ouyang Xiu (1007-1072) analyzed alleged ancient artefacts bearing archaic inscriptions in bronze and stone,

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