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Philobiblon: A Treatise On The Love Of Books (1861)

Philobiblon: A Treatise On The Love Of Books (1861)

de Bury, Richard
Hand, Samuel
Inglis, John B.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismGeneral Antiques & CollectiblesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1437224318
ISBN13: 9781437224313
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Philobiblon: A Treatise On The Love Of Books is a book written by Richard De Bury in 1861. De Bury was a medieval scholar and Bishop of Durham who was known for his passion for books. In this book, he explores the love of books and the importance of reading and collecting them.The book is divided into twenty chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the love of books. De Bury discusses the history of books, the various types of books, and the ways in which books can be collected and preserved. He also explores the benefits of reading and the ways in which books can enrich our lives.Throughout the book, De Bury emphasizes the importance of books as a source of knowledge and inspiration. He argues that books can help us to understand the world around us and to develop our own ideas and opinions. He also stresses the importance of preserving books for future generations, so that they too can benefit from the knowledge and wisdom contained within them.Overall, Philobiblon: A Treatise On The Love Of Books is a fascinating exploration of the world of books and the ways in which they can enrich our lives. It is a must-read for anyone who loves books and values the importance of reading and learning.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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