Heritage Collection Development Guideline

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3.4 Commercial and private purchases


Any published material that falls within the priority collecting areas may be considered for purchase.

Potential purchases are assessed on:

Significance

How does it contribute to Tasmania’s documentary heritage?

Provenance

Does the ownership history enhance or detract from the significance?

Physical condition

Will it require packaging, or specialist conservation treatment?

Price

Is the vendor asking a reasonable current market price?