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The Book-Hunter

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A witty, affectionate celebration of book collecting and the passions of the bibliophile, this classic ranges over the joys, follies, and obsessions of those who love books not only for their contents but as treasured objects. John Hill Burton writes with humor and deep learning about famous collectors, rare volumes, and the delightful madness of the book-hunter's life. Charming and endlessly quotable, it is a beloved companion for every reader who has ever haunted a secondhand bookshop. For bibliophiles and lovers of literary anecdote, The Book-Hunter is a warm and enduring tribute to the enduring romance between people and their books.

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John Hill Burton

John Hill Burton (1809-1881) was a Scottish historian, advocate, and man of letters, remembered for The Book-Hunter, a beloved classic on bibliophilia and the pleasures of book collecting.

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