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Dibdin, Thomas Frognall

 
9781331532231: The Library Companion (Classic Reprint): Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library: Or, the Young Man's Guide, ... in the Choice of a Library (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Navigate the world of old editions and celebrated voyages with clear, practical guidance. This edition surveys major English chronicles and maritime travels, framing their value for collectors and readers alike. You’ll discover how to recognize early printings, understand notes on editors and publishers, and appreciate the care that goes into historical compilations.


The text foregrounds the rise of notable chronicles and the lavish publishing history surrounding Captain Cook’s voyages. It offers a structured view of how these works were produced, what to look for in a good copy, and how plate work and typography affect value. Ideal for readers building a library that blends literary history with bibliographic insight.



  • Guidance on identifying key early editions and their distinguishing features

  • Overview of notable chroniclers and the significance of editorial work

  • Insights into illustrations, plates, and binding that influence condition and worth

  • Practical notes on collecting, pricing, and preserving rare books


Whether you are a bibliophile, a student of literary history, or a collector, this guide helps you understand where to start and how to assess the true value of classic voyages and chronicles.


Ideal for readers of bibliographic history, maritime literature, and the study of early printed chronicles.

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Reseña del editor

Excerpt from The Library Companion: Or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library

I T Will be obvious, from the slightest glance at the ensuing pages, that it has been the object of their author to present a great quantity of useful informa tion Within a reasonable compass. A Work Which, like the present, aspires to be a Guide to Youth and 3 Comfort to Old Age, should be rendered at once commodious in form and moderate in price; and considering the.extent and variety of the subjects here treated, it is presumed that both these points will be found to have been accomplished in the volume now in the hands of the Public.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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