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This article offers a historical study of auctions that took place in the province of León, Spain, from 1700 to 1850. It examines historical documents from the time period, which profile the buyers and sellers involved with the auctions, including where they were from and their reasons for participating in the auctions. The author also analyzes the differences between urban and rural life in the province, citing demographic and population statistics. The products offered, the price for which they were sold, and the secondhand trade market at the auctions are also studied.