Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers
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| Author | : William Baker |
| Publisher | : Detroit, MI : Gale Research |
| Total Pages | : 560 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105022843895 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers by : William Baker
Book excerpt: 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.
