600 Years Book Collecting by Daryl Green Leo Mewse (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited numbered and signed edition, being copy 487/600. Signed by the author Daryl Green (the Rare Books Librarian at St. Andrews) and the designer. Six saddle-stitched issues, each in fine condition. The clamshell box shows a bit of wear (a few minor repairs) and has spot of soiling on the lid. Each issue is 24 pages and measures 18.5 x 11.5 inches. Six beautifully illustrated issues, presenting some of the notable books in the rare book collection at Saint Andrews University. Each issue displays ten books and describes the book's background and significance and supplies some information about the university's copy. Issue 1: Divinity & Politics Issue 2: The Natural World Issue 3: Language & Literature Issue 4: Astronomy & Mathematics Issue 5: Geography & Exploration Issue 6: Arts. Signed by Author(s).