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Anecdotes of literature and scarce books (Volume I)

Anecdotes of literature and scarce books (Volume I)

Beloe, William

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Antiques & CollectiblesBritish History

ISBN10: 9389265037
ISBN13: 9789389265033
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 28 2019
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.26
Height: 1.01 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Behind every famous title lies a stranger story: misprints, lost volumes, disputed authorship, and the odd, thrilling chase after a vanished copy. A cabinet of bookish wonders. In Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books (Volume I), William Beloe gathers a lively literary anecdotes collection that reads like conversation in a well-stocked study, yet stands as a dependable rare books reference. Part bibliographical essays anthology, part tour through the byways of reading, it explores the habits that shape libraries: how books were made, traded, altered, and prized. Expect sharp observations on book history and printing, alongside the irresistible pull of scarce editions and curiosities that has long defined antiquarian book collecting. Rooted in 18th century British literature and the Georgian era book culture that fuelled collecting fever, this volume speaks directly to dibdin bibliomania readers while remaining welcoming to anyone drawn to the human drama behind texts. Its lasting significance is the way it captures an earlier ecology of reading: printers and patrons, editions and errors, reputation and rarity. For book collectors, librarians and bibliophiles, it offers context and caution as well as delight; for curiosities of literature fans, it offers the pleasure of discovery without the dust. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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