The Library Companion, Vol. 2: Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Library Companion, Vol. 2: Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library (Classic Reprint)
Author: Thomas Frognall Dibdin
ISBN: 9780484286527

Thomas Frognall Dibdin

9780484286527: The Library Companion, Vol. 2: Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484286528 ISBN 13: 9780484286527

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a detailed guide to rare books and travel writings, perfect for collectors and researchers.

This volume surveys major travel classics and the edition history behind them, offering context, pricing notes, and bibliographic guidance.

From Marco Polo to Mandeville and beyond, the work presents authentic editions, notable reprints, and the publishers who shaped the field. It emphasizes how bibliographers evaluate evidence, trace transmission, and assess rarity, with specific references to key texts and printing histories.

Learn which editions are considered authoritative and how they differ across printings.
Understand how collectors gauge value and authenticity in early travel literature.
Explore commentary on printers, translators, and the evolution of editions over time.
Gain a practical sense of navigating bibliographic details without needing prior specialist knowledge.

Ideal for readers of book history, bibliophiles, and anyone curious about how travel writing is documented and collected.

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