Naudeus Gabriel (9 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Classic Reprint; The book is in great overall condition, showing only minor cosmetic wear.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the importance of building a great library, exploring the motivations and methods of historical figures who sought to amass vast collections of books. The author examines the rich history of libraries, from ancient Alexandria to the grand collections of the Renaissance, showcasing the enduring desire to preserve knowledge and inspire future generations. The book considers libraries as more than repositories of books, but as vital instruments of intellectual progress. It explores the profound influence of libraries on scholarship, the advancement of science and the arts, and the fostering of a vibrant intellectual culture. The author thoughtfully analyzes the different approaches to collecting books, from the methodical strategies of scholars to the ambitious endeavors of monarchs, highlighting the complex interplay between personal ambition, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to serve the public good. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of books and their influence on the course of history, demonstrating how the creation and preservation of knowledge are essential to human progress and enlightenment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. 8vo. Slipcase. Quarter-bound light brown faux leather with marbled paper sides. 160 numbered pp. Designed by Bruce Rogers with his mark at end. Slipcase worn. Rubbing and scuffing to spine, mostly at ends. Else fine. A handsome, well-preserved copy with crisp, clean internals. …

First edition thus (i.e., designed by Bruce Rogers), 1/419 copies (this #41). 12mo. xxxii, 160 pp. Title page printed in red and black, running title, some initial letters, and chapter tail-pieces printed in red. Originally printed in France in 1627, Naude's "advice" was translated by Evelyn in 1661. Very good. Original leather-backed marbled boards, spine (several scuff marks) with ornaments and title, publisher's slipcase with printed paper label on spine numbered "41" in ink. (10572).…

NAUDEUS, Gabriel. Instructions Concerning Erecting of a Library: Presented to My Lord the President De Mesme. An now Interpreted by Jo. Evelyn. Original calf-backed marbled boards, spine decorated in blind. Cambridge, MA: Printed for Houghton, Mifflin & Company, at the Riverside Press, 1903. One of 419 numbered copies. Designed by Bruce Rogers. Grolier 96. Warde 36. Minor rubbing to spine, small bookplate, else very good or better.…