Burton, John Hill — The Book Hunter Etc

William Blackwood & Sons 1898 a new edition. Cloth, VG. x+427pp, spine sunned & edges a little rubbed. A series of essays on aspects of book collecting and the nature of those who collect, which was first published in 1862. Divided into four sections : His Nature, His Functions, His Club & Book Club Literature. John Hill Burton [ 1809 - 1881 ] Scottish advocate, historian and economist.