Rare Book Monthly Reviews - September - 2013 Issue

A Summer Catalogue from Peter Harrington

A Summer Catalogue from Peter Harrington

Peter Harrington has issued a catalogue for Summer 2013. It doesn't say it's a miscellany, but it is. A little of everything can be found, from literature, art, history, mystery, travel, economics, politics, religion, sport, science (real and fictional), children's books, and undoubtedly many more topics that have slipped my mind. Over 300 items are offered, and these are significant works, worthy of the detailed presentations they are given. Here are a few of the works that have made their way into the London bookseller's latest catalogue.
 
We will start with perhaps the most impor...

Fine and Unusual Bindings from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

Fine and Unusual Bindings from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller has issued Occasional List Four: Fine and Unusual Bindings. For those who believe the old adage you can't judge a book by its cover, these are the exceptions. Som...

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