Isbn: 9780902205109 - Cambridge University Library: a Historical Sketch (6 results)

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This is a pamphlet. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:0902205102.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 23p slim booklet, white and brown illustrated card cover, text fresh and clean, black and white illustrations Language: English.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cambridge University Library 1975 reprint. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to cover. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Wrappers. Covers slightly faded at spine.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Highlighting or underlining. Some Wear but overall very good condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Laminated illustrated wrappers, 8vo, 23, [3] pp, plates facs. (some coloured), [Reprinted with minor alterations from the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science vol. 4 pp 50-70] From the text: "The earliest specific references to a library of the University at Cambridge are to be found in the wills (both proved in March 1416) of William Hunden and William Loring, the former bequeathing to it three volumes "to remain forever in the new library at Cambridge for the use of graduates and scholars in residence," and the latter all his books of civil law "to remain forever in the common library of the scholars of the University." There are, of course, earlier references to books in the possession of the university. Richard de Lyng, three times Chancellor of the University, who died in 1355, is included as the donor of a chest of books." Booklabel of the bibliophile A R A Hobson on front inside wrapper, with a manuscript note from the author on a CUL card thanking Hobson for "your splendid lectures" (Hobson had given the 1974-75 Sandars Lectures - "Some book collectors, booksellers and binders in sixteenth century Italy.") Endpapers faintly foxed, otherwise Near Very Good.…