Notes Upon a Unique Collection of Books, Manuscripts and Letters - American Library Association - Bog

A fascinating look at a rare collection of books, manuscripts, and letters from the library of Count Hoym, a wealthy bibliophile from 18th-century Saxony. Written by E. Gordon Duff, one of the foremost authorities on rare books and manuscripts, the book provides a detailed catalog of the items in the collection, as well as insightful commentary on their historical and cultural significance. Notes Upon a Unique Collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of books and libraries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.