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Oxford Bibl. Soc. New Series vol. xxii. The clergyman and author Robert Burton 1577-1640 also had a library, much of which went at his death to the Bodleian and Christ Church libraries. His library is of interest "mainly because it was assembled by the author of the Anatomy of Melancholy and contains annotations in his hand...[and also] because it was very large for the period and has survived almost intact with bits of information on dates of acquisition, prices paid, and former owners" Intro. xxvii . Lists 1,738 books from Burton's library, including 1,500+ now at Oxford and 168 unlocated. With 10 photographic plates of Burton annotations, etc. Appendices note unique books, books by imprint date, acquisition date, etc. etc. xlii, 433 pages. quarter cloth, paper-covered boards.. 8vo..
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The Library of Robert Burton (Oxford Bibliographical Society publications) Volume 22
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The Library of Robert Burton. (Oxford Bibliographical Society. New Series. Volume XXII.
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1st edition. Contents: Intrroduction: I.The Location of Burton's Books; II.The Identification of Burton's Books; III.The Books in Burton's Library; IV.Form of Entries. Abbreviations and Conventions. The Library of Robert Burton. Appendices: I.Books Spuriously Associated with Burton; II.Transcripts of Plates IV-VI; III.Unique Books in Burton's Library; IV.Unlocated Books; V.Imprint Dates of Books in Burton's Library; VI.Persons or Libraries Associated with Burton's Books; VII.Burton's Records of Dates of Acquisitions in his Books; VIII.Burton's Record of Prices in his Books; IX.A Subject Index to Burton' Library; X.Specific Locations and Shelf--marks of Burton's Books. Pp.xlii433, 12 plates to end. Beige spine with blue boards. Scarce. VG. Seller Inventory # 52151
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