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.