DE BURY, Richard.
The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury Newly Translated into English by E. C. Thomas.
London: The De La More Press , 1903.
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Second Kings Classic series edition of The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
Second Kings Classic series edition of medieval bibliophile Richard de Bury's Philobiblon, edited by Israel Gollancz. Small octavo, bound in the publisher's original half vellum over cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In very good condition.
Written shortly before his death in 1345, Richard de Bury's Philobiblon is a collection of essays concerning the acquisition, preservation, and organization of books. "It is the sole memorial of one who loved books so much in an age and country that loved them so little" (Martin, 1986).
The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury Newly Translated into English by E. C. Thomas.
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