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A CATALOGUE OF THE LIBRARY OF ... JOHN DUKE OF ROXBURGHE IBD

NABU PRESS
11 / 2011
9781271366873
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Sinopsis

A meticulously compiled catalogue of the library belonging to John Ker, the 3rd Duke of Roxburghe, a celebrated bibliophile. This catalogue provides a window into the tastes and collecting habits of one of the foremost book collectors of his time. It offers invaluable insights for historians of the book trade, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of libraries and reading. The catalogue details a vast collection, reflecting the Duke?s refined taste and the breadth of literary and historical works available in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It remains a crucial resource for understanding the provenance of rare books and the development of private libraries.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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