The Library of Robert Burton.
Kiessling, N.K.
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Published by Oxford Bibliographical Society, Oxford, first edition, 1988, 1988
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Cloth-backed boards, 8vo, xli, 433 pp, 10 plates. 1740 entries. A reconstructed catalogue of the library of the author of "The Anatomy of Melancholy". The library survives almost intact in Christ Church Oxford, with most of the remaining volumes located in the Bodleian. There is much interesting information on acquisitions and prices paid, previous owners etc. Appendices include information on persons and libraries associated with Burton's books and much else. Oxford Bibl. Soc. New Series vol. XXII. Several mild scratches to rear board, otherwise Very Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-60566
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Physical description: xli, 433 pages : facsimiles ; 24 cm. Subject: Burton, Robert 1577-1640 Library ; Catalogs. Burton, Robert 1577-1640 Bibliography. Early printed books England 16th century ; Bibliography ; Catalogs. Early printed books England 17th century ; Bibliography ; Catalogs.
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Title: The Library of Robert Burton.
Publisher: Oxford Bibliographical Society, Oxford, first edition, 1988
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Library of Robert Burton. (Oxford Bibliographical Society. New Series. Volume XXII.
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1st edition. Contents: Intrroduction: I.The Location of Burton's Books; II.The Identification of Burton's Books; III.The Books in Burton's Library; IV.Form of Entries. Abbreviations and Conventions. The Library of Robert Burton. Appendices: I.Books Spuriously Associated with Burton; II.Transcripts of Plates IV-VI; III.Unique Books in Burton's Library; IV.Unlocated Books; V.Imprint Dates of Books in Burton's Library; VI.Persons or Libraries Associated with Burton's Books; VII.Burton's Records of Dates of Acquisitions in his Books; VIII.Burton's Record of Prices in his Books; IX.A Subject Index to Burton' Library; X.Specific Locations and Shelf--marks of Burton's Books. Pp.xlii433, 12 plates to end. Beige spine with blue boards. Scarce. VG. Seller Inventory # 52151
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