An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics: Including the Scriptores De Re Rustica, Greek Romances

Thomas Frognall Dibdin

ISBN 10: 102248401X / ISBN 13: 9781022484016

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2024, 2024

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Neuware - First published in 1802, this pioneering work of bibliography provides a comprehensive guide to rare and valuable editions of the Greek and Latin classics as well as other works of antiquity. The book contains detailed descriptions of hundreds of editions, including the names of printers, editors, illustrators, and binders, as well as notes on their rarity, condition, and provenance. The author also includes a survey of the history of printing and book collecting, a biography of famous bibliophiles, and a glossary of technical terms. A must-have reference work for book collectors, librarians, and scholars of classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics: Including the Scriptores De Re Rustica, Greek Romances
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2024
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 102248401X
• ISBN 13: 9781022484016
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 34D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 34 millimeters depth
• Weight: 916 grams

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First published in 1802, this pioneering work of bibliography provides a comprehensive guide to rare and valuable editions of the Greek and Latin classics as well as other works of antiquity. The book contains detailed descriptions of hundreds of editions, including the names of printers, editors, illustrators, and binders, as well as notes on their rarity, condition, and provenance. The author also includes a survey of the history of printing and book collecting, a biography of famous bibliophiles, and a glossary of technical terms. A must-have reference work for book collectors, librarians, and scholars of classical literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.