When Linnaeus Wrote, Salvius Printed, and Tessin Bought the Books

Linnaeus wrote some seventy books—some were short, some voluminous, and some came out in many editions. His innumerable essays had been published, as had the 186 dissertations he had presided over, almost all of them written by himself. His contacts among printers and illustrators were significant, as were his views on their work and fee structures. He cared about the appreciation of his work by scholars, as well as reviewers and the wider readership. The title of this chapter suggests that, despite inevitable problems, his publications were successful. How did he make sure that all worked out well in