Word: undreamt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...purchase of books by the library," writes Professor Coolidge in his report, "has been greatly affected by the extraordinary condition of the money market. Owing to the rates of exchange it has been possible to buy books in Austria, Germany, Italy, France, and even England at a figure undreamt of before. On the other hand, the very high prices of American books discourage any but the most necessary purchases in this country. The University Library, like many others, has tried to make the best use of opportunities not likely to recur and has ordered large numbers of foreign works...