A Bibliographical and Critical Account of the Rarest Books in the English Language Alphabetically Arranged, Vol. 4 of 4: Which During the Last Fifty ... Come Under the Observation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Payne Collier

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666996261 ISBN 13: 9780666996268

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, expert guide to the rare English books needed by collectors and researchers.

This four‑volume series assembles critical notes, publication history, and key bibliographic details in an accessible, alphabetized format.

The fourth volume offers scholarly descriptions drawn from a wide range of titles, authors, and printings. It emphasizes the origins, edition history, and the text’s place in English literary and printing culture, helping readers verify provenance and understand the book’s context without spoilers.

• Clear bibliographic entries with historical notes and cross‑references to sources
• Editorial commentary that explains edition history and printing practices
• Contextual insights about authors, works, and their place in English literature
• Tools for collectors and researchers to assess rarity, condition, and lineage

Ideal for librarians, collectors, and scholars who need reliable, compact reference on rare English books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666996261
• ISBN 13: 9780666996268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 350