The Romance Of Book Collecting (1898)

""The Romance of Book Collecting"" is a book published in 1898 by John Herbert Slater that explores the passion and allure of collecting books. The author delves into the history of book collecting, tracing its origins back to ancient times and exploring the various motivations and desires that drive collectors to amass libraries of rare and valuable books. Slater also discusses the art of bookbinding, the importance of provenance and rarity in book collecting, and the role of book dealers and auction houses in the trade. Throughout the book, Slater shares anecdotes and stories of famous collectors and their collections, as well as his own experiences as a collector. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of book collecting and the passion that drives collectors to pursue their hobby.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.