The Philobiblion [Ed. by G.P. Philes]

The Philobiblion is one of the most important and influential works of medieval literature, written by the famous scholar Richard de Bury in the 14th century. In this treatise, de Bury expounds on the joys of book collecting and the importance of preserving and studying these precious artifacts of human knowledge and culture. This edition, edited by G.P. Philes, is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of books and libraries, as well as the cultural significance of reading and learning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.