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Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs

by Henry Howard Harper

2018-10-25 20:06:25

Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs by Henry Howard Harper BOOK CLUBS Book-collecting is undeniably one of the most engaging pursuits in which a refined and artistic taste may be indulged. From the earliest times, and even before the days of pr ... Read more
Book-Lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs by Henry Howard Harper BOOK CLUBS Book-collecting is undeniably one of the most engaging pursuits in which a refined and artistic taste may be indulged. From the earliest times, and even before the days of printing, this pleasant diversion has been pursued by persons of moderate means as well as by those of wealth and distinction, and every succeeding generation of book-collectors has exceeded its predecessors in numbers and in enthusiasm. The alluring influences of bibliophilism, or book-loving, have silently crept into thousands of homes, whether beautiful or humble; for the library is properly regarded as one of the most important features of home as well as mental equipment. Less

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File size276.302 KB
Print pages40
PublisherPublic Domain
Publication date2008-12-09
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1724709879
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Henry Howard Harper
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Henry Howard Harper (1871-1953), American writer and editor. He served for years as an officer for The Bibliophile Society of Boston, and produced several works privately printed by that group, includ...

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