9781333299729 - Catalogue of the First Portion of the Famous Library of the Late Sir Thomas Phillipps, Bart; F R S &c , of Middle-hill, Worcestershire, and Privately Printed by Him... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a catalog from the vast library assembled by Sir Thomas Phillipps, a notable figure in 19th-century British history. The Phillipps library was known for its immense size and variety, containing manuscripts, printed books, and other materials covering a wide range of subjects. This catalog provides detailed entries for over 800 items from the library, including some of its most prized possessions. With its meticulous descriptions and insightful annotations, the catalog goes beyond a mere inventory; it offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of 19th-century Britain and the remarkable collecting habits of one of its most prolific bibliophiles. 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.