Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers
Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers

Author: William Baker

Publisher: Detroit, MI : Gale Research

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13:

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An eclectic view of the book and manuscript collecting and bibliographical activity during nineteenth century Britain is presented. Subjects range from the wealthy, bibliographically knowledgeable members of the aristocrats to others who impoverished themselves and their families in their obsession. Discusses how these collections were instrumental in the advocacy of the public library movement.

Catalogue of Fourteen Illuminated Manuscripts and Fifteen Early Printed Books (Including Five Pigouchet Horae on Vellum)
Catalogue of Fourteen Illuminated Manuscripts and Fifteen Early Printed Books (Including Five Pigouchet Horae on Vellum)

Author: Sotheby Wilkinson & Hodge

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-14

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9780342986965

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