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Nicholas A. Basbanes guides readers through the evolution of book collecting, beginning in 2,200‑year‑old Alexandria where a vast anthology of knowledge was first assembled. The narrative follows the tradition through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and into the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on the rich book cultures of Great Britain and North America. In the latter half of the book, Basbanes presents detailed profiles of contemporary collectors and examines significant modern book‑collecting stories. The work also compiles an exhaustive bibliography that spans more than a quarter century of scholarship on book collecting.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Nicholas A. Basbanes
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