Books In Chains And Other Bibliographical Papers

""Books In Chains And Other Bibliographical Papers"" is a collection of essays and papers written by William Blades, a renowned bibliographer and book collector of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the history of bookbinding and the practice of chaining books in libraries during the medieval and early modern periods. The second part of the book contains various bibliographical papers, including essays on the history of printing, book collecting, and the book trade. Blades' writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his deep knowledge of the subject matter. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of books and book collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.