A Catalogue of the Truly Choice & Well Selected Collection of Valuable and Rare Books, the Library of a Distinguished Nobleman, Deceased ...
Title | A Catalogue of the Truly Choice & Well Selected Collection of Valuable and Rare Books, the Library of a Distinguished Nobleman, Deceased ... PDF eBook |
Author | William Stewart (Auctioneer) |
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Pages | 79 |
Release | 1806 |
Genre | Rare books |
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The Country House Library
Title | The Country House Library PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Purcell |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2019-09-03 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0300248687 |
Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and neglect) of collections. The author also disputes the notion that these libraries were merely for show, arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly, assembled with meticulous care, and frequently used for intellectual pursuits. For those who love books and the libraries in which they are collected and stored, The Country House Library is an essential volume to own.
The Athenaeum
Title | The Athenaeum PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 932 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Arts |
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Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle
Title | Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle PDF eBook |
Author | James Silk Buckingham |
Publisher | |
Pages | 864 |
Release | 1870 |
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Catalogue of the Library of a Gentleman Lately Deceased
Title | Catalogue of the Library of a Gentleman Lately Deceased PDF eBook |
Author | George A. Leavitt & Co |
Publisher | |
Pages | 79 |
Release | 1866 |
Genre | Private libraries |
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Athenaeum
Title | Athenaeum PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 852 |
Release | 1858 |
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The Athenæum
Title | The Athenæum PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 532 |
Release | 1840 |
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