Dictionary Catalog

Dictionary Catalog

Author: Columbia University. Libraries. Library of the School of Library Service

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 832

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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

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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.