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BIBLIOTHECA LANSDOWNIANA. A CATALOGUE OF THE ... LIBRARY OF IBD

NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781245630832
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Sinopsis

A meticulous record of a distinguished private library, Bibliotheca Lansdowniana offers a window into the intellectual world of William Petty, 1st Marquis of Landsdowne. This catalogue provides a detailed inventory of his collection, showcasing the breadth and depth of his literary and scholarly interests. A valuable resource for historians of the book, scholars of British history, and anyone fascinated by the collecting habits of the 19th-century aristocracy, this volume offers insight into the formation and composition of a significant private library.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 original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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