The Amenities of Book-collecting and Kindred AffectionsThis book is a unique compilation of literary history, autobiography, travel writing, and, of course, the history of book collecting. Through these essays and reflections, Newton presents his own travels, collecting goals and expeditions, relationships, and interests as an introduction, for the layman and budding collector alike, to the surprisingly wide world and art of serious book collecting.--Provided by publisher. |
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Page 11
... pounds for a copy of " Desperate Remedies . " It seemed wiser to wait until the price reached forty pounds , which I sub- sequently paid for it . But I did buy from him for five shillings an autograph letter of Thomas Hardy to his first ...
... pounds for a copy of " Desperate Remedies . " It seemed wiser to wait until the price reached forty pounds , which I sub- sequently paid for it . But I did buy from him for five shillings an autograph letter of Thomas Hardy to his first ...
Page 21
... pounds . Through their common friend Edmund Allen , Johnson worked hard to secure Dodd's pardon , writing letters , petitions , and ad- dresses , to be presented by Dodd , in his own or his wife's name , to the King , the Queen , and ...
... pounds . Through their common friend Edmund Allen , Johnson worked hard to secure Dodd's pardon , writing letters , petitions , and ad- dresses , to be presented by Dodd , in his own or his wife's name , to the King , the Queen , and ...
Page 22
... pounds ; and I'd gladly pay it did my means allow . From Pearson I secured my holograph prayer of Dr. Johnson , of which Birkbeck Hill says : " Having passed into the cabinet of a collector it remains as yet unpublished . " It is dated ...
... pounds ; and I'd gladly pay it did my means allow . From Pearson I secured my holograph prayer of Dr. Johnson , of which Birkbeck Hill says : " Having passed into the cabinet of a collector it remains as yet unpublished . " It is dated ...
Page 24
... pounds in Johnson's handwriting on account of the copyright of the book , and , more interesting still , a brief note to Mrs. Horneck ( the mother of Goldsmith's " Jessamy Bride " ) , reading : " Mr. Johnson sends Mrs. Horneck and the ...
... pounds in Johnson's handwriting on account of the copyright of the book , and , more interesting still , a brief note to Mrs. Horneck ( the mother of Goldsmith's " Jessamy Bride " ) , reading : " Mr. Johnson sends Mrs. Horneck and the ...
Page 28
... pounds " for the copyright of " Elias ( Alas ) of last year , " signed and dated , June 9 , 1824. I felt that it would look well in my presentation " Elia , " in boards , uncut , and was not mistaken . My acquaintance with Mr. Dobell I ...
... pounds " for the copyright of " Elias ( Alas ) of last year , " signed and dated , June 9 , 1824. I felt that it would look well in my presentation " Elia , " in boards , uncut , and was not mistaken . My acquaintance with Mr. Dobell I ...
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