Some Main Issues: A Collection of Essays (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Walter Steeves

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267473249 ISBN 13: 9780267473243

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Preserve, value, and responsibility in book collecting.

This collection argues that literary treasures should stay in the country and be cared for by both private collectors and public institutions. It explores the duties collectors feel toward posterity and the impact of auctions, rarity, and taste on our national memory.

The essays survey how collectors, libraries, and educators shape access to classic English literature. They discuss the role of binding, provenance, and early editions, and they critique trends that threaten the integrity of old books. The author advocates thoughtful, informed collecting as a civic responsibility and a source of cultural wealth.

• Why preserving original editions and bindings matters to literary history
• How private collecting can fuel public access and scholarship
• The balance between desire for rare items and fair, responsible dealing
• The influence of education and libraries on taste and reading choices

Ideal for readers of bibliophilia, literary history, and essays on culture, conservation, and education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267473249
• ISBN 13: 9780267473243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112