The romance of book-collecting / by J.H. Slater

Slater, J. Herbert (John Herbert) (1854-1921)

1898, First Edition. London : Elliot Stock. Library copy. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #480594

Physical description: 168 pages : 1 illustration ; 20 cm. Contents: In 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. Subjects: Book collecting. Booksellers and bookselling England London. Bibliomania.

Price: €25.00