The disposition, ornament and decoration of a library : two chapters taken from John Evelyn's translation of 'Avis pour dresser une bibliotheque' by Gabriel Naude
Birmingham : School of Librarianship Press, City of Birmingham Polytechnic, 1970. Limited Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 7 pages; Limited edition of 150 copies. Publisher's complimentary copy with their slip loosely inserted. 7p. 19.5cm. Series: B.S. L. Pamphlets (Birmingham School of Librarianship), no. 3. Subjects: Library architecture -- Libraries -- Design -- Early works, 1627. Notes: Gabriel Naude's work was originally published in 1627. John Evelyn's translation was originally published in 1661. Item #220401
Price: €35.00