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  • Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs

    Enriched edition. A Comprehensive Guide to Literary Treasures

    In "Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs," J. Herbert Slater offers an esteemed manual targeted at novice bibliophiles, combining practical advice with an engaging narrative style. Slater meticulously explores the nuances of book collecting, from understanding bindings and editions to recognizing the intricacies of market value. His insightful guidance not only equips the reader with essential ... Read more

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  • The Romance of Book-Collecting

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Art and Passion of Collecting Literary Treasures

    In "The Romance of Book-Collecting," J. Herbert Slater weaves a captivating narrative that delves into the intricate art and allure of collecting books. This literary work blends anecdotal storytelling with a meticulous examination of bibliophilia, offering insights into the motivations and passions that drive individuals to surround themselves with literary treasures. Slater's engaging prose is ... Read more

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  • The Romance of Book-Collecting

    "The Romance of Book-Collecting" by J. Herbert Slater is a captivating exploration of the passion and joy that comes with collecting books. Slater delves into the history and significance of book collecting, illustrating how it transcends mere acquisition to become a deeply personal journey. He shares anecdotes and insights that highlight the emotional connections collectors forge with their books ... Read more

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  • Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs

    "Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs" by J. Herbert Slater serves as an essential resource for those embarking on the journey of book collecting. Slater's insights provide a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of collecting, from understanding the value of books to identifying rare editions. The guide emphasizes the importance of passion and knowledge in building a collection, ... Read more

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  • Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs

    In "Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs," J. Herbert Slater provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the art and craft of book collecting. Slater adopts a pragmatic yet scholarly tone, seamlessly blending anecdotal evidence with practical advice, making this work both accessible and informative. Drawing from historical and contemporary examples, he delves into topics ranging from ... Read more

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  • Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs

    THE Bibliophile, as he is somewhat pedantically termed, probably dates his existence from the time when books began to be multiplied in sufficient quantities to render the acquisition of duplicate copies by the public a matter of possibility, but his opportunities of amassing a large number of volumes can hardly be said to have arisen until many years after the invention of printing. The most ... Read more

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    The Night Club (Unabridged)

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    Unabridged

    7 hours 25 min

    This work of fiction by Herbert Jenkins features one of his best-loved comic characters, the affable Cockney, Joseph Bindle. It was Bindle who conceived the idea of forming ”The Night Club”, where people from different walks of London life would gather on Sunday evenings "for a smoke, a drink and a yarn" to socialize, reflect on their lives, and share tales and reminiscences. It was improbably ... Read more

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    On the other hand, as I have said, there is no harm in removing, from some uninteresting and valueless volume, the book-plate of a famous man. Everybody knows that Bishop Burnet or David Garrick had plenty of what they themselves regarded as 'rubbish' in their libraries; so that Burnet's book-plate in an actually valueless volume does not prove that the Bishop's shrewd eye ever scanned its pages, ... Read more

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  • Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, and Others Stories : (5 Works) Classic Novels

    M. R. James Collection works

    Series series Classic Novels
    Montague Rhodes James, who used the publication name M. R. James, was an English medieval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918), and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories, which are regarded as among the best in the genre. James redefined the ghost story for the new century by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors ... Read more

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  • Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

    by Various ...
    Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 brings together a rich tapestry of scholarly curiosity, historical insight, and literary exploration. Compiled by Various contributors, this issue is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the nuances of language, antiquarian discoveries, and the meticulous study of literature and history.This BOOK captures the lively exchange of ideas and questions ... Read more

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  • Some Extraordinary Popular Delusions

    Describing bizarrely popular Victorian street slang, the madness of crowds, stock market mania (from the South Sea Bubble to Tulip fever), popular fashions, fads, crazes, schemes and scams, this brilliantly entertaining and ever-more relevant study of human folly shows that we are always susceptible to hysteria and bamboozlement.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. ... Read more

    $6.09 USD