Publisher's Synopsis
Book Collectors And Their Hobbies is a comprehensive guide to the world of book collecting, published in 1913 by The Rare Book Shop. The book features over nineteen hundred names of book collectors, arranged under four hundred and ninety-four subject headings. It provides a detailed overview of the various types of books that collectors might be interested in, including rare and antiquarian books, first editions, illustrated books, and more. The book also includes information on the history of book collecting, tips for starting a collection, and advice on how to care for and preserve books. With its extensive list of collectors and subjects, Book Collectors And Their Hobbies is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the world of book collecting.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.