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The Secret Book

The Secret Book

Pearson, Edmund Lester

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 1430470070
ISBN13: 9781430470076
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Secret Book by Edmund Lester Pearson is a gripping and fascinating exploration of the world of rare books and manuscripts. This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of book collecting and the lengths that collectors will go to in order to acquire the rarest and most valuable books. Pearson delves into the world of book thieves and forgers, and the lengths that they will go to in order to acquire or create copies of rare books.The Secret Book explores some of the most famous cases of book theft and forgery, including the theft of the Gutenberg Bible from the New York Public Library and the forgery of Shakespeare's signature. Pearson also provides insight into the world of book dealers and collectors, and the passion that drives them to pursue rare and valuable books.Throughout the book, Pearson provides fascinating details and insights into the history of book collecting, the art of bookbinding, and the significance of rare books and manuscripts in our cultural heritage. The Secret Book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of rare books and the fascinating stories behind them.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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