The British Library: A Treasure House Of Knowledge // FIRST EDITION //

Howard, Philip

ISBN 10: 1857593758 / ISBN 13: 9781857593754

Published by Scala Publishers Ltd./British Library, London, U.K., 2008

About this Item

STATED FIRST Edition, with publishers full number line on copyright page. Fine illustrated wraps (softbound), with NO 'reader creases'. Appears unread. Filled with colorful illustrations throughout. A 1/2" blemish on half title page at upper edge where a price sticker was removed - no other markings at all. A fabulous item for any bibliophile's bookshelf. Great reference material. Gift condition. Protected in a mylar slip.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The British Library: A Treasure House Of Knowledge // FIRST EDITION //
• Publisher: Scala Publishers Ltd./British Library, London, U.K.
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857593758
• ISBN 13: 9781857593754
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Books about Books
  • Reference

About this title

Synopsis

The British Library holds one of the world's greatest collections of books and manuscripts, spanning almost three millennia and from all parts of the world. They include such famous documents as The Lindisfarne Gospels, the Diamond Sutra, Gutenberg's 42-line Bible, the Magna Carta and Shakespeare's First Folio. Among the thousands of manuscripts are copies of some of the best-known works of English Literature and world-renowned collections of maps, music, stamps, photographs, patents, newspapers and sound recordings. Scala has commissioned newspaper columnist and author, Philip Howard, to write the text for this important book. With his usual witty and refreshing approach, Philip avoids the traditional collection-by-collection analysis, but sets out to give a retrospective trawl through the areas of universal knowledge within the library, highlighting its treasures to illustrate his themes. The range and scope of the Library's treasures are unparalleled, and this superb new book in Scala's series

About the Author

Philip Howard was Literary Editor of The Times from 1978-1990 and is still a regular contributor and leader-writer for the newspaper. He is President of the Classical Association.