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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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ISBN10: 1169623891
ISBN13: 9781169623897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Father of Black-Letter Collectors: Memoir of John Moore is a biographical book written by Cecil Moore in 1885. The book chronicles the life of John Moore, who is considered to be the father of black-letter collectors. Moore was a renowned collector of books printed in the Gothic or black-letter style, which was popular during the medieval period. The memoir delves into Moore's early life, his love for books, and his passion for collecting black-letter volumes. It also explores his relationships with other collectors and his contributions to the field of book collecting. The book provides a detailed account of Moore's collection, which included rare and valuable books from the 15th and 16th centuries. It also discusses the challenges he faced in acquiring these books and the lengths he went to in order to add to his collection. In addition to Moore's personal life and his achievements as a collector, the book also touches on the broader context of book collecting during the Victorian era. It discusses the importance of book collecting as a hobby and the impact of the printing press on the availability and preservation of books. Overall, The Father of Black-Letter Collectors: Memoir of John Moore is a fascinating account of a passionate book collector and his contributions to the world of book collecting. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of book collecting or the Gothic style of printing.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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