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The Bibliographer'S Manual Of English Literature: Containing An Account Of Rare, Curious, And Useful Books, Published In Or Relating To Great Britain

The Bibliographer'S Manual Of English Literature: Containing An Account Of Rare, Curious, And Useful Books, Published In Or Relating To Great Britain

Thomas Lowndes, William

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ISBN10: 9354488153
ISBN13: 9789354488153
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 862
Weight: 4.31
Height: 1.71 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A map to a vanished world of print, guided by one of the great bibliographers of the nineteenth century. Here scholarship becomes a treasure-hunt. Volume III of William Thomas Lowndes's The Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature stands at the heart of english literature bibliography, charting rare and curious books connected with Great Britain and Ireland from the earliest presses onwards. Conceived as a rare book reference manual, it records editions, collations and the prices realised for scarce works, giving a vivid glimpse into 19th century book collecting and the book auction records history that shaped the market. For anyone fascinated by early printed books in Britain, it offers a living snapshot of the british book trade history and a meticulous bibliography of early English books that still informs scholarship today. 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. Ideal for collectors of rare books seeking historical price context, for librarians in need of a trusted reference for librarians, and for students of bibliography or literary history, it bridges the gap between antiquarian practice and modern research. More than a period curiosity, Lowndes's work remains an essential companion to catalogues, auction records and private libraries alike.

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