SCIENTIST, SCHOLAR & SCOUNDREL A Bibliographical Investigation of the Life and Exploits of Count Guglielmo Libri. Mathematician, Journalist, Patriot, Historian of Science, Paleographer, Book Collector, Bibliographer, Antiquarian Bookseller, Forger and Book Thief.
Published by The Grolier Club, New York, 2013
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Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Tavistock Books, ABAA
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xxii, 176, [2] pp (including Index). Illustrated. 8vo. 9" x 6" "Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja was an Italian count and mathematician, who became known for his love and subsequent theft of ancient and precious manuscripts. Appointed the Inspector of Libraries in France, Libri began stealing the books he was responsible for, fleeing to England when the theft was discovered, along with 30,000 books and manuscripts inside 18 trunks. He was sentenced in France to 10 years in jail in absentia; some of the stolen works were returned when he died, but many remained missing." [Wiki] Herein, noted antiquarian bookseller Jeremy Norman examines the theft, et al. A fascinating read.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- SCIENTIST, SCHOLAR & SCOUNDREL A Bibliographical Investigation of the Life and Exploits of Count Guglielmo Libri. Mathematician, Journalist, Patriot, Historian of Science, Paleographer, Book Collector, Bibliographer, Antiquarian Bookseller, Forger and Book Thief.
- Author
- Norman, Jeremy M. Libri, Guglielmo [1803 - 1869] - Subject
- Publisher
- The Grolier Club, New York
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Nr Fine.
- Binding
- Printed blue paper covers
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.…
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Aviation, General Antiquarian, Books-on-Books, Nursing Literature, Vietnam Conflict Literature, Dickensiana, Illustrated, Children's Serial Fiction, Literary First EditionsAssociation member
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Tavistock Books, ABAA
NV, U.S.A.
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