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The Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books & Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Catalogue of the Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books & Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Author: William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst Baron Amherst
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Category : Book auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Publisher:
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Category : Book auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Catalogue of the Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books and Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Catalogue of the Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books & Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Author: William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst Baron Amherst
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Category : Rare books
Languages : en
Pages : 198
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Publisher:
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Category : Rare books
Languages : en
Pages : 198
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Catalogue of the Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books & Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney. Which Will be Sold by Auction
Author: William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst Baron Amherst
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Languages : en
Pages : 198
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Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 198
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Catalogue of the Magnificent Library of Choice and Valuable Books & Manuscripts, the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Catalogue of the ... Library of ... Valuable Books & Manuscripts the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Amherst of Hackney
Author: William Amhurst Thyssen Amherst
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Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Publisher:
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Category : Bookbinding
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Catalogue of the magnificent library of choice and valuable books and manuscripts the property of ... Lord Amherst of Hackney
A Classified List of the Books in Messrs. Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge's Sale Catalogue of Lord Amherst of Hackney's Library
The Lost Gutenberg
Author: Margaret Leslie Davis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698409809
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
“A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile’s hunt, greed and betrayal.” – The New York Times Book Review "An addictive and engaging look at the ‘competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden’ heart of the world of book collecting.” - The Houston Chronicle The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. The Lost Gutenberg draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698409809
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
“A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile’s hunt, greed and betrayal.” – The New York Times Book Review "An addictive and engaging look at the ‘competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden’ heart of the world of book collecting.” - The Houston Chronicle The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. The Lost Gutenberg draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.