This series of essays, published between 1875 and 1893, focuses on rare and obscure books from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The author, Alexander B. Grosart, was a noted bibliophile and editor, and his lively and engaging prose brings the books he discusses to life. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and publishing. 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.