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100 1 _aSlater, J. Herbert
_q(John Herbert),
_d1854-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Romance of Book-Collecting
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-09
505 0 _aIn eulogy of catalogues -- A comparison of prices -- Some lucky finds -- The Forgotten Lore Society -- Some hunting-grounds of London -- Vagaries of book-hunters -- How fashion lives -- The rules of the chase -- The glamour of bindings -- The hammer and the end.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Romance of Book-Collecting" by J. Herbert Slater is a non-fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the art and passion of book-collecting, exploring the intricacies and nuances of the practice, including the significance of sale catalogues and the thrill of the search for rare volumes. It appeals to bibliophiles and anyone fascinated by the history and value of literature. The opening of the book elaborates on the value of antiquated sale catalogues, which are often dismissed as junk, but can provide a wealth of insight and intrigue for those with a passion for books. Slater highlights the unique finds that book collectors can encounter, even amidst seemingly worthless items. He recounts anecdotes about collectors who have chased and discovered rare books, emphasizing the sentimentality and personal connection that come with collecting. Overall, the beginning sets an engaging tone for exploring the world of book-collecting, laying the foundation for further discussions on the topic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBook collecting
653 _aBibliomania
653 _aBooksellers and bookselling -- England -- London
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46237
999 _c87076
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