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Synopsis
The hundred years prior to the mid-19th century saw a flowering of ephemeral publishing often referred to by the shorthand 'chapbooks'. This book is an analytical bibliography of the National Art Library's collection of literary ephemera of the period; that is histories, tales, verse collections, primers and alphabets. This publishing phenomenon is notoriously difficult to control bibliographically because few titles and editions have survived. Only a small proportion of survivals have been described in sufficient detail to differentiate for the purposes of study.Nearly 800 titles are described here in significant detail, to allow accurate comparison and verification with editions, variants and states in other collections. The pamphlets are visually very appealing with many illustrations, some hand-coloured in varying degrees of skill. Examples of illustrations from all the books described are reproduced here, providing a visual feast and resource. The book will appeal to all custodian
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About the Author
John Meriton is Librarian of the National Art Library and Deputy Keeper of the Word and Image Department,Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Carlo Dumontet is the Library's Special Collections Bibliographer.
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- PublisherThe British Library and Oak Knoll Press,
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0712350217
- ISBN 13 9780712350211
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages1008
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine condition, large octavo, printed glazed boards (small flaws in the glaze), 1007 pages. ".analytical bibliography of the National Art Library's collection of literary ephemera (chapbooks) of the period (prior to 1850) comprises histories, tales, verse collections, primers and alphabets. Nearly 800 titles are described in significant bibliographical detail enabling accurate comparison and verification with editions, variants and states in other collections. Entries are illustrated." This is a heavy book (1.87kg.) and the price has been adjusted to include any additional postage required in the UK. Please contact us before ordering for a quotation for shipping at cost. [****HEAVY ITEM ? MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE****] [QP]. Seller Inventory # 7164
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