John Hill Burton — The Book-Hunter Etc.

Edinburgh, William Blackwood & Sons, 1862 . First edition. Leather. A wonderful example of the first edition of John Hill Burton's delightful account of the history of bibliophilia, gathered together from previously published articles. The first edition of this work in book form, being collected from articles originally published in Blackwood's.This work is a reflective and often witty exploration of bibliomania, collecting, and the culture of books and libraries. The author combines literary history, and personal observation, examining the habits of obsessive collectors, the fate of rare volumes, and the value of books in intellectual life. This remains a classic in the literature of book collecting. In a full calf signed binding from R. Nelson of Glasgow. In a full calf signed binding with gilt detailing. Externally, excellent, with light rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with the odd spot, and with the odd marginal pencil notation. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .