A Second Journey Round The Library Of A Bibliomaniac: Or Cento Of Notes And Reminiscences Concerning Rare, Curious, And Valuable Books (1825) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164156840)

""A Second Journey Round The Library Of A Bibliomaniac: Or Cento Of Notes And Reminiscences Concerning Rare, Curious, And Valuable Books"" is a book written by William Davis and published in 1825. The book is a collection of notes and reminiscences about rare, curious, and valuable books, as the title suggests. This is the second journey of the author around his library, which is filled with books that he has collected over the years. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of book collecting and bibliomania, which was a popular hobby among wealthy individuals in the 19th century. The author shares his experiences and thoughts on various books, including their history, rarity, and value. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the author's interactions with other book collectors and rare book dealers. Overall, ""A Second Journey Round The Library Of A Bibliomaniac"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and rare books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Davis
ISBN-10: 1164156845
ISBN-13: 9781164156840
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d