A History of Booksellers, the Old and the New.
by CURWEN, Henry
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- Hardcover
- first
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1873 1ed History of Booksellers Books Bibliophilia Longman Cadell Colburn Moxon
A scarce first edition printing of Henry Curwen's collection of historical biographies entitled, 'A History of Booksellers.'
This book provides an account of the origin and growth of the book-selling and publishing trades, focusing on the most significant and representative figures in the industry up to the mid-19th-century. The book offers insights into the lives of these key individuals, who were often characterized by their perseverance, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, Curwen explores the process of publishing some of the greatest works in English literature, highlighting the fascinating stories of literary struggle. By examining the lives of these influential publishers and booksellers, the book sheds light on the development of the industry as a whole.
According to the Curwen, "This work is the first of its kind."
Contents include biographical sketches of historical figures such as the Longman family, "Constable, Cadell, and Black," John Murray, William Blackwood, Henry Colburn, Edward Moxon, and many others!
Item number: #40735
Price: $399
CURWEN, Henry
A History of Booksellers, the Old and the New.
London: Chatto and Windus, [1873]. First edition.
Details:
• Collation: Complete
o viii, 9-483, [1], 483, [1]
o 20 portrait engravings (includes frontispiece)
• References: Hart 158
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Brown cloth
• Size: ~7.75in X 5.5in (19.5cm x 14cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40735
- Title
- A History of Booksellers, the Old and the New.
- Author
- CURWEN, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chatto and Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1873
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1873 1ed History of Booksellers Books Bibliophilia Longman Cadell Colburn Moxon, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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