The Beginnings of Libraries
Richardson, Ernest Cushing
From Debussy's Cat, Books & Ephemera, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 25 June 2023
From Debussy's Cat, Books & Ephemera, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 25 June 2023
About this Item
Good. Bookplate of previous owner inside front cover. Green cloth is faded and slightly soiled; top edge is dusty, other edges and text-block are clean and bright; some wear to top and base of spine. Originally published by Princeton University Press in 1914, this is the 1963 reprint by Archon Books. Discussion includes antediluvian libraries; libraries of the gods; animal and plant libraries; prehistoric and historic libraries; quipus, message sticks and winter counts; the evolution of record keeping; and memory libraries. Bibliography, index, six black and white illustrations. 176 pp. A fascinating volume. NB: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. Seller Inventory # 1050
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Beginnings of Libraries
Publisher: Archon Books
Publication Date: 1963
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
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