DLB 140: American Book Collectors and Bibliographers, First Series (Dictionary of Literary Biography, 140) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810353997 ISBN 13: 9780810353992

Publisher: Gale Research Inc, 1994

Synopsis

For centuries, lovers of books have sought first editions of written works as a means of capturing the essence of the author. Many bibliophiles contend that with each reprint of a book the reader is that much further away from what the author intended. Whether driven by a passion for books, increased bibliographic knowledge or motivated by money, bibliophiles rescue from disposal unappreciated works, uncover forgotten treasures and contribute to collections of all kinds. 43 ENTRIES INCLUDE: A. Edward Newton, Leona Rostenberg, Fredson Thayer Bowers, Henry Stevens, Thomas Pennant Barton, ThomasPrince, Leonard L. Mackall, John Cook Wyllie, J. P. Morgan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gale Research Inc
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0810353997
• ISBN 13: 9780810353992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 408
• Editor: Rosenblum Joseph