The Book-hunter at HomeP. Allan, 1922 - 275 páginas I. Adventures among books.--II. The library.--III. Books which form the library.--IV. Chivalry and romance.--V-VI. The care of books.--VII. Books of the collector.--VIII-IX. A plea for specialism.--Index |
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... Paris , in 1644 ; but in 1669 a second edition , considerably augmented , was put forth . Of the author I find nothing further memorable than that , having surprised his wife with a gallant , he slew them both , and then took a post ...
... Paris , in 1644 ; but in 1669 a second edition , considerably augmented , was put forth . Of the author I find nothing further memorable than that , having surprised his wife with a gallant , he slew them both , and then took a post ...
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... Paris in 1799. It was reprinted in 1810. This mathematician is said to have written a treatise on squaring the circle , but our book - hunter has not yet come across a copy . ' A History of Ancient Astronomy ' appeared at Paris ( quarto ) ...
... Paris in 1799. It was reprinted in 1810. This mathematician is said to have written a treatise on squaring the circle , but our book - hunter has not yet come across a copy . ' A History of Ancient Astronomy ' appeared at Paris ( quarto ) ...
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... Paris , 1610 ) . He narrowly missed a copy in Paris some years ago , and so far this scarce little volume of fifty - six pages has eluded him as successfully as the ' Pastissier François . ' Probably , on account of its slimness , it is ...
... Paris , 1610 ) . He narrowly missed a copy in Paris some years ago , and so far this scarce little volume of fifty - six pages has eluded him as successfully as the ' Pastissier François . ' Probably , on account of its slimness , it is ...
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CONTENTS CHAP PAGE I ADVENTURES AMONG BOOKS I | 25 |
THE LIBRARY | 31 |
BOOKS WHICH FORM THE LIBRARY | 58 |
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