An Introduction to the Study of Bibliography, Vol. 1: To Which Is Prefixed a Memoir on the Public Libraries of the Antients (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Hartwell Horne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331513579 ISBN 13: 9780331513578

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the foundations of bibliography with a comprehensive, era-spanning introduction to the study of books, manuscripts, and printing.

This volume offers a clear overview of how books were made, classified, preserved, and valued across civilizations, from ancient manuscripts to the early era of printing.

Delve into the methods and materials behind writing, the birth and growth of printing, and practical guidance for cataloging and building a library. The work blends historical sketches with pragmatic notes, making it accessible to students, collectors, and librarians alike.

• Explains the substances used for manuscripts and printing across different ages.
• Charts the origin and progress of writing, types of scripts, and early printing techniques.
• Offers principles for classifying books and shaping a practical library.
• Includes biographical and bibliographical references to major works in the field.

Ideal for readers of bibliographic history, library science, and collectors seeking a solid, reference-worthy grounding in the discipline.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331513579
• ISBN 13: 9780331513578
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 414