A Book for All Readers: Designed as an Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books, and the Formation of Public and Private LibrariesG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1900 - 14 Seiten |
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... known by me to be good . For a succinct yet most skilfully written summary of English writers , there is no book that can com- pare with Stopford A. Brooke's Primer of English Litera- ture . For more full and detailed treatment ...
... known by me to be good . For a succinct yet most skilfully written summary of English writers , there is no book that can com- pare with Stopford A. Brooke's Primer of English Litera- ture . For more full and detailed treatment ...
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... known as subscription books , as a rule , though some valid exceptions exist . Most of such books are profusely illustrated and in gaudy bind- ings , gotten up to dazzle the eye . If works of merit , it is better to wait for them , than ...
... known as subscription books , as a rule , though some valid exceptions exist . Most of such books are profusely illustrated and in gaudy bind- ings , gotten up to dazzle the eye . If works of merit , it is better to wait for them , than ...
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... known as incunabula , ( or cradle - books printed in the infancy of printing ) and of early Americana : but it is not these which the majority of libraries are most in search of . Remember always , if you lose a coveted volume , that ...
... known as incunabula , ( or cradle - books printed in the infancy of printing ) and of early Americana : but it is not these which the majority of libraries are most in search of . Remember always , if you lose a coveted volume , that ...
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... known , " and the like , are to be received with absolute incred- ulity , and the claims of ignorant owners of books who fancy that their little pet goose is a fine swan , because they never saw another , are as ridiculous as the ...
... known , " and the like , are to be received with absolute incred- ulity , and the claims of ignorant owners of books who fancy that their little pet goose is a fine swan , because they never saw another , are as ridiculous as the ...
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... known , " " very scarce , " " never be- fore offered at our sales , " etc. , may carry the bidding on a book up to an unheard - of price . The appeal always lies to the years against the hours ; and many a poor book - mad enthusiast has ...
... known , " " very scarce , " " never be- fore offered at our sales , " etc. , may carry the bidding on a book up to an unheard - of price . The appeal always lies to the years against the hours ; and many a poor book - mad enthusiast has ...
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