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The Confessions of a Collector

The Confessions of a Collector

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ISBN10: 1428634150
ISBN13: 9781428634152
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Confessions of a Collector is a memoir written by William Carew Hazlitt, a 19th-century English writer and bibliophile. The book is a personal account of Hazlitt's lifelong obsession with collecting rare books and manuscripts, as well as his experiences as a book dealer and auctioneer. Hazlitt shares his thoughts on the joys and challenges of collecting, the thrill of discovering a rare find, and the satisfaction of adding to his personal library. He also provides insights into the world of book collecting, including the intricacies of book auctions and the relationships between collectors and dealers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of book collecting or the life of a passionate collector.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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