A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three
A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three

Author: Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-04

Total Pages: 321

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Embark on a journey through France, Austria, and Germany in the 19th century with Thomas Frognall Dibdin's 'A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three'. Written in an epistolary style, this travelog offers a unique glimpse into the author's experiences as he visits various destinations, including Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Augsbourg, Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. Dibdin takes readers on a tour of libraries, palaces, picture galleries, and monasteries, providing detailed descriptions of the architecture, population, trade, and arts of each location. With a focus on book acquisitions, illuminated manuscripts, and early printed books, 'A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three' is a must-read for book lovers, history buffs, and anyone interested in the culture and society of 19th century Europe.

A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One
A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One

Author: Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-04

Total Pages: 217

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One" by Thomas Frognall Dibdin. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Invention of Rare Books
The Invention of Rare Books

Author: David McKitterick

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-07-12

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1108428320

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Explores how the idea of rare books was shaped by collectors, traders and libraries from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Using examples from across Europe, David McKitterick looks at how rare books developed from being desirable objects of largely private interest to become public and even national concerns.