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Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs

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Fine paper, generous margins and carefully chosen bindings matter as much as rarity in Henry Howard Harper's reflections on collecting books. Written for members of a private book club, this essay draws on his experience among publishers, booksellers and collectors. Harper distinguishes affection for a library from the urge to possess scarce volumes, mixing practical observations with jokes about the habits of enthusiasts.

His advice reaches from the arrangement of type and illustrations to the claims made for limited editions. A small print run, he argues, needs worthwhile contents and sound workmanship to support its value. Elsewhere, he watches wealthy bidders compete at auction and urges more measured buying.

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Author: Henry Howard Harper
Reading time: About 1 hour
Pages: 223
Language: English
Genre: Literature
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online