Dlb 140: American Book Collectors and Bibliographers, First Series

For centuries, lovers of books have sought first editions of written works as a means of capturing the essence of the author. Many bibliophiles contend that with each reprint of a book the reader is that much further away from what the author intended. Whether driven by a passion for books, increased bibliographic knowledge or motivated by money, bibliophiles rescue from disposal unappreciated works, uncover forgotten treasures and contribute to collections of all kinds. 43 ENTRIES INCLUDE: A. Edward Newton, Leona Rostenberg, Fredson Thayer Bowers, Henry Stevens, Thomas Pennant Barton, ThomasPrince, Leonard L. Mackall, John Cook Wyllie, J. P. Morgan.

Product details

• Authors: Gale Cengage, Joseph Rosenblum
• Assisted by: Joseph Rosenblum (Editor)
• Publisher: Gale, a Cengage Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.1994
• EAN: 9780810353992
• ISBN: 978-0-8103-5399-2
• No. of pages: 408
• Series: Dictionary of Literary Biograp
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries