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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. As New with no dust jacket. 2010. Facsimile Edition. Original Wrappers. 1108009336 . 556 pages. Stamped Damaged on verso title page. Light soiling to fore edge. Otherwise new; Paperback; Octavo; First published in 1836, this lively two-volume autobiography of Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847) reveals the background and mindset of this fascinating character. Best-known for helping to stimulate interest in bibliography and for his enthusiasm in promoting book collecting among the aristocracy, the English bibliographer adopts a conversational and anecdotal tone as he shares the details of his life and work with the reader. Volume 1 begins with the history of his parents, who died when Dibdin was very young. Dibdin then describes his formative years at school and college and the beginning of his professional life, including being ordained as a priest, before moving on to discuss his publications in some detail. Drawing upon letters and literature… Read More

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Paperback / softback. New. Described by the author as 'a storehouse of biographical and bibliographical anecdote', this two-volume autobiography, published in 1836, recounts the life and work of the renowned English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847). Dibdin focuses especially on his formative years, his publications and his love of books and libraries.

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Paperback / softback. New. Described by the author as 'a storehouse of biographical and bibliographical anecdote', this two-volume autobiography, published in 1836, recounts the life and work of the renowned English bibliographer Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847). Dibdin focuses especially on his formative years, his publications and his love of books and libraries.

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London: John Major, 1836 982 pages. Rebound in brown cloth.. Illus. by Illustrated. Book. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

London: John Major, 1836. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xxxii, [4], 556; [2], 557-982; 10 engraved plates, a number of illustrations in the text; contemporary calf-backed boards, rebacked in matching cloth, endpapers renewed; manuscript paper labels on spines; bindings rubbed and worn; a scruffy but sound set. Windle A62; Jackson, 86; Lowndes I, 642.

London: John Major, 1836. First edition, 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxxii, [4], 556; [2], 557-982; 10 engraved plates, a number of illus. in the text; contemporary calf-backed boards, joints restored, old library pocket inside back cover of both vols.; generally a good, sound set, or better. Windle A62; Jackson, 86; Lowndes I, 642.

London: John Major, 1836. 3/4 calf and marbled boards, & leather spine labels by Zaehnsdorf, top edges gilt. Ex-library with external markings neatly removed, lacks leather labels on volume 1, light rubbing of extremities: VG. 8vo. Illustrated with 10 full page engravings.