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The Father Of Black-Letter Collectors: Memoir Of John Moore (1885)

The Father Of Black-Letter Collectors: Memoir Of John Moore (1885)

Moore, Cecil

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1104912961
ISBN13: 9781104912963
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Father of Black-Letter Collectors: Memoir of John Moore (1885) is a biographical book written by Cecil Moore. The book is a tribute to John Moore, who is considered the father of black-letter collectors. Black-letter refers to a style of typeface that was commonly used in medieval Europe. The book provides a detailed account of John Moore's life, his passion for collecting black-letter books, and his contributions to the field of bibliophily. It also includes a collection of letters and documents that shed light on Moore's life and his relationships with other collectors and book dealers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and the development of bibliophily as a field of study. It is written in English and is suitable for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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