The Invention of Rare Books

by David McKitterick

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When does a book that is merely old become a rarity and an object of desire? David McKitterick examines, for the first time, the development of the idea of rare books, and why they matter. Studying... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1108449336

ISBN13:9781108449335

Release Date:June 2020

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:462 Pages

Weight:1.62 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"

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Antiques & Collectibles Crafts & Hobbies Language Arts

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