Great Books And Book Collectors .

Language: English

Published by London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975

0600559270 / 9780600559276

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Seller: CHILTON BOOKS, SUDBURY, United KingdomCHILTON BOOKS

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Alan G. Thomas, the eminent bookseller, here tells the story of some of the world's greatest books, their creation and survival, and' the men who were responsible for them. Unlike many writers on the subject, he never loses sight of their importance as landmarks in the history of mankind. A very good book and dustwrapper signed by the Author. Clean text and illustrations througohut. Signature to front endpaper and dedication to the verso: "For Brian W. Hills with best wishes Alan G. Thomas Chelsea 1976." ** Contents include: Manuscripts.--Early printing.--Bookbinding.--The Bible.--Early books in Hebrew.--Herbals and colour-plate flower books.--English books with coloured plates.--Books on architecture.--The new world.--Private press books.--First editions, fakes and forgeries.--Great book collectors.--Bibliography.

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Title
Great Books And Book Collectors .
Author
Thomas, Alan G. (Alan Gradon Thomas 1911- 1992) - SIGNED FIRST EDITION -:
Publisher
London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Publication year
1975
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Dust Jacket Included
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Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0600559270
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9780600559276
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2nd Edition
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Chilton Books are secondhand and antiquarian booksellers Established in 2017 we sell all kinds of antiquarian and second-hand theological books. We have thousands of books on-line and around 25,000 second hand book titles on-site. We are principally mail order and internet traders without a high street shop front, but visitors are welcome to see our stock housed in a large purpose built store room. We are situated on the outskirts of the old town of Sudbury in the Suffolk Countryside. Please call first. We specialise in the following areas: Interesting antiquarian Bibles and Theological books/Victorian/Decorated/Masonic Religious memorabilia China/Metal/Wood/Medals/Tokens Prints & Paintings We are particularly interested in the purchase of libraries and collections, but offers of single items - including other subjects - are always welcome…

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Prayer Books, Missals and Breviarium, Masonic, Liturgy, Theology, East Anglia, Bibles, Antiquarian, Methodism, Suffolk

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