Obsessive book collecting remains the only hobby to have a disease named after it. This book is an adventure among the afflicted, beginning 2,500 years ago in Alexandria, when a commitment was made to gather all the world's knowledge beneath one roof, and moving on to profiles of living collectors and exclusive examinations of many great contemporary stories. Illustrations.
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Obsessive book collecting remains the only hobby to have a disease named after it. This book is an adventure among the afflicted, beginning 2,500 years ago in Alexandria, when a commitment was made to gather all the world's knowledge beneath one roof, and moving on to profiles of living collectors and exclusive examinations of many great contemporary stories. Illustrations.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Henry Holt & Company, 1995. 2nd printing hard cover with dust jacket. Tight and unmarked. 638pp., index, notes, bibliography, illustrations. Jacket is slightly rubbed, and in a protective mylar cover. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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Fine in very good jacket. Fascinating work on books and collectors! First Printing, Owl Books Edition. xvi, 638 pp. 8vo. Minimal wear to cover, now in mylar jacket. Clean and crisp within.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Second printing. The headpiece is separated from the spine in one small spot. The front board has a very small scuff mark in the upper right corner. The DJ is lightly bumped at the spine ends, and has very small wear spots on the corners. The jacket price is intact. In Brodart DJ protector.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Henry Holt & Company, 1995. 1st printing hard cover with dust jacket. Tight and unmarked, one corner gently bumped, spine gently rubbed. 638pp., index, notes, bibliography, illustrations. Unclipped jacket is shelf rubbed, and in a protective mylar cover. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
A must read for all who have ever heard of, been accused of, or thought they might be, too much in love with books. Whether reading or collecting, looking at or owning, wealthy or a pauper, there is something herein for you. A real treasure storehouse of wit and wisdom.