Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers

Nineteenth-century British Book-collectors and Bibliographers
Author: William Baker
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Gale Research
Total Pages: 560
Release: 1997
Genre: American prose literature
ISBN:

An eclectic view of the book and manuscript collecting and bibliographical activity during nineteenth century Britain is presented. Subjects range from the wealthy, bibliographically knowledgeable members of the aristocrats to others who impoverished themselves and their families in their obsession. Discusses how these collections were instrumental in the advocacy of the public library movement.

Swiss Scenery

Swiss Scenery
Author: James Pattison Cockburn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1820
Genre: Alps in art
ISBN:

In the Far East

In the Far East
Author: W. H. Davenport Adams
Publisher: Applewood Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1429019867

Gemology

Gemology
Author: John Sinkankas
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre:
ISBN: 9780810826557

Sinkankas is the prime authority on gemology (author of Gem Cutting, Gemstones of North America, Beryl, Emerald...) and an expert gem cutter. He is eminently competent to present the critical remarks upon the 7,458 books here given meticulous description, synopsis, and criticism. Sinkankas owned most of these titles (his library was sold to the Gemological Institute of America) and has continued to handle other copies in his bookselling capacity. A noble work that will stand unchallenged for decades. Running headings are absent. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR