In the 18th and 19th centuries, literate people were fond of copying from their favorite books passages which had especially struck them or which seemed to have some particular significance, often adding to these their own reflections. This tradition of "commonplace books" has largely been lost in the hurly-burly of modern life. Now, Oscar Shoenfeld revives this lost art, with this handsome little volume.
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, literate people were fond of copying from their favorite books passages which had especially struck them or which seemed to have some particular significance, often adding to these their own reflections. This tradition of "commonplace books" has largely been lost in the hurly-burly of modern life. Now, Oscar Shoenfeld revives this lost art, with this handsome little volume.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. BF5-A first edition advance reading copy (ARC)/uncorrected proofs book in very good condition with no dust jacket as issued (trade paperback). An unread, tight, clean, sound copy in monochrome illustrated black and white wraps with very minor overall shelf wear with a small (about 0.5"x0.75") very light stain on the spine. A collection of writings and musings based on the author's wide-ranging reading and his taste for language and literature. Bibliography, 184p.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. As new in as new dust jacket, gift condition, no defects original $17.00 price is unclipped. Glued binding. With dust jacket. 184 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade.
