THE DELIGHTS OF READING: Quotes, Notes & Anecdotes.
by Bettmann, Otto L
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (short closed tear to back cover of dj)./near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0879236736
- ISBN 13
- 9780879236731
- Seller
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About This Item
Boston:: David R. Godine, Publisher, , (1987). Hardcover -. Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (short closed tear to back cover of dj).. Book of the Month Club edition (same size and quality as trade edition). A compilation of quotations, ranging from Victor Hugo to Winston Churchill and images that celebrate reading. Arranged topically with sections on reading to relax, libraries, bibliomania, the dangers of lending books, bookshops and bookburners and more. Illustrated throughout. An enjoyable book to dip into or browse. Foreword by Daniel J. Boorstin. List of authors. 139 pp.
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 84147
- Title
- THE DELIGHTS OF READING: Quotes, Notes & Anecdotes.
- Author
- Bettmann, Otto L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (short closed tear to back cover of dj).
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0879236736
- ISBN 13
- 9780879236731
- Publisher
- David R. Godine, Publisher,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- (1987)
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