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What strategies did Francesco Cartolari use to transition from paper seller to publisher?The research shows that Francesco Cartolari evolved the family business by integrating book production alongside papermaking, utilizing observations from local printing trends, particularly in Venice. This strategic shift occurred around 1499 when he partnered with Bernardino Benali to publish legal texts.How did the location of Baldassarre's shop influence their printing activities?Baldassarre's shop, established beneath the Governor's office in 1480, benefited from a prime location, allowing access to key cultural and professional clientele. This advantageous position reduced their rent to four florins annually, significantly lower than the 24 florins charged to earlier printers.What impact did the establishment of local printers in Perugia have on Francesco's business?The emergence of local printers in Perugia around 1471 led to a fluctuating market where Francesco observed a decline in local printing production by 1482, largely due to competition from Venice. This motivated Francesco to adapt and expand his family's operations into publishing.