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The Private Library: What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Of amusement as the hilliard-room, where the men are usually to he found. Books are much more amusing than hilliards, and you may learn to play in jest or work in earnest with hooks just as you take to any other amusement. The whole truth is that at present hooks do not get a proper share of attention, and it is with the desire to remedy such a condition of things that I have printed this little volume, con taining things that we do know, that we don't know.
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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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Excerpt from The Private Library: What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books
Of amusement as the billiard-room, where the men are usually to be found. Books are much more amusing than billiards, and you may learn to play in jest or work in earnest with books just as you take to any other amusement. The whole truth is that at present books do not get a proper share of attention, and it is with the desire to remedy such a condition of things that I have printed this little volume, con taining things that we do know, that we don't know.
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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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guidebook for creating private libraries. It is written by an author experienced in managing and maintaining private libraries in grand country houses, and it draws on the author's many years of experience and offers advice on procuring, maintaining, and enjoying a personal collection of books. The book discusses the various types of books that collectors may seek out and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of editions, bindings, and formats. The author highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of book collecting and discusses the ways to identify rare and valuable books. The author also offers tips on maintaining and arranging one's collection, including preserving books from environmental damage and organizing shelves for easier access and use. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the significance of books not just as possessions but as sources of knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333019075_0
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