The Library, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint): A Quarterly Review of Bibliography and Library Lore; January October, 1905: A Quarterly Review of Bibliography ... Lore; January October, 1905 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Macalister, J. Y. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1334068755 ISBN 13: 9781334068751

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Explore a rich snapshot of early 20th‑century library history and bibliography
This volume from The Library offers detailed essays and notes on how libraries, printers, and collectors shaped the English and Welsh book world around 1905. From museum purchases of rare English and foreign works to the Trevecca Press and Welsh hymnody, it presents focused study notes, historical context, and bibliographic insights that will interest librarians, historians, and book lovers alike. The writing is precise and geared toward readers who enjoy digging into the origins and circulation of printed works.

The issue highlights a mix of topics drawn from recent acquisitions, printing history, and the revival era in Wales. It tracks the interplay between translational publishing, a competitive English market, and the spread of Welsh religious literature, offering a window into how scholars trace the life of books across collections, presses, and communities.

• Accounts of new and notable English and Welsh book purchases and their significance


• Insights into early printing, copyright-era debates, and how presses competed for readers


• Discussion of Welsh hymnody, revival literature, and the Trevecca Press’s output


• Biographical notes and bibliographic commentary on key figures and works

Ideal for readers of library history, bibliography, and early modern printing who want a grounded, research‑oriented look at how collections are built and interpreted.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1334068755
• ISBN 13: 9781334068751
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 470
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