A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books

Hardcover

1995 · New York

by Basbanes, Nicholas
New York: Henry Holt, 1995. Hardcover. VG/VG, minimal wear to edges. Brown boards, brown ill. DJ. xvi, 638 pp. Several bw plates. A celebration of books and the people who have revered, gathered and preserved them over the centuries. First part of book discusses the roots of collecting knowledge and building libraries, and then moves on to emphasize book lore and culture in Great Britain and North America. 2nd part of book offeres a gallery of profiles of living collectors and present examinations of the great contemporary stories. (Inventory #: 34695)
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Specializing in Art, Architecture, Photography, History, Periodicals, Decorative Arts. I perform Collection Development and Appraisal Services. Our inventory occupies more than 7500 shelf feet, which means there is a fair chance we can assist you develop your collection within our specialties!
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