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The Library

A Catalogue of Wonders

The Library( )
Author: Kells, Stuart
ISBN:978-1-64009-021-7
Publication Date:Apr 2018
Publisher:Counterpoint Press
Book Format:Ebook
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A sharp and delightful celebration of libraries around the world, and throughout time--for the passionate bibliophile and literary historian. "Excellent . . . Tracks the history of that greatest of all cultural institutions." --The Washington Post Libraries are much more than mere collections of volumes. The best are magical, fabled places whose fame has become part of the cultural wealth they are designed to preserve. Some still exist...
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Kells, Stuart (Author)
Stuart Kells is an author based in Australia. He has a PhD from Monash University. He is also an antiquarian books authority and runs Books of Kells which issues fine and rare book catalogues and exhibits at book fairs. His own books include Rare: A life among antiquarian books and Penguin and the Lane Brothers: The Untold Story of a Publishing Revolution. He has a PhD from Monash University.

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