The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
New York: Grolier Club, 1889.
3 volumes. Wide 8vo, full vellum with wallet edges and central gilt medallions; patterned end-papers, fore-edges & bottom edges uncut. New York: Grolier Club, 1889. Limited Edition. Very good(+)
One of 297 copies. Perhaps the first book on book collecting, originally written in 1345. The first volume is in the original Latin The second & third volumes are translated into English by Andrew Fleming West. The vellum bindings are in fine condition, with a few smudges on volume II, but are somewhat bowed, as is often the case.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good(+)
Edition: Limited
Language: Latin/English
Price: $1,100.00
Item #305986
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