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Thomas Frognall Dibdin
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 was reproduced from the…
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
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…
This book is an illuminating discourse on illuminated manuscripts and early engraving typography. Thomas Frognall Dibdin takes the reader on a journey through early bibliographical practices and provides insight into…
First published in 1817, this three-volume work by Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847) is an enthusiastic and well-illustrated exploration of bibliographical history from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary book auctions. Dibdin’s Bibliomania…
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Published in 1814-15, this is a catalogue of the oldest and rarest books in the greatest private library in Europe. Each is described in detail, often with reproductions of woodcuts…
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…
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
This book was originally published in the early 19th century and provides a fascinating look into the book trade in France and Germany during that time. Its author, Thomas Frognall…
Anecdotal and engaging, this is the two-volume autobiography of the renowned English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847).
Discover the perfect selection of books for your personal library with this comprehensive guide. Written by a renowned bibliophile, this book covers everything from selecting the right books for your…
This is a comprehensive guide to building a personal library. Dibdin's meticulous attention to detail and his passion for collecting books make this book an essential resource for anyone interested…
This beautifully illustrated volume provides a detailed tour of Althorp House, one of Britain's greatest stately homes. With lavish descriptions of its architecture, furnishings, and art collections, as well as…
Thomas Frognall Dibdin's 'Bibliophobia' reflects on the state of literature and the book trade during the early 19th century. Dibdin discusses the decline of interest in book collecting and bemoans…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
A Bibliographical Romance, Illustrated with Cuts
First published in 1802, this pioneering work of bibliography provides a comprehensive guide to rare and valuable editions of the Greek and Latin classics as well as other works of…
In this charming memoir, Dibdin shares stories from his life as a writer and bibliophile. He provides readers with an inside look at the world of literature, as well as…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
