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The Private Library Of Americana And English Literature, Of The Late Josiah Henry Benton (1920)

The Private Library Of Americana And English Literature, Of The Late Josiah Henry Benton (1920)

American Art Association

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ISBN10: 1163932779
ISBN13: 9781163932773
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Private Library of Americana and English Literature, of the Late Josiah Henry Benton (1920) is a book that documents the extensive collection of books owned by Josiah Henry Benton, an American lawyer and politician who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was compiled by the American Art Association, an organization that specialized in the sale of fine art and rare books.The book includes a comprehensive catalog of Benton's library, which consisted of over 5,000 volumes of Americana and English literature. The catalog provides detailed information about each book, including its author, publisher, and condition. It also includes notes about the provenance of certain books, such as those that were previously owned by famous writers or historical figures.In addition to the catalog, the book includes an introduction that provides background information about Benton and his collection. The introduction also discusses the importance of Benton's library in the context of American literary history.Overall, The Private Library of Americana and English Literature, of the Late Josiah Henry Benton (1920) is a valuable resource for scholars and collectors of rare books. It provides a detailed record of an important collection of Americana and English literature, and offers insights into the life and interests of one of America's most prominent lawyers and politicians.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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