{"product_id":"taste-and-technique-in-book-collecting-john-carter-1st-edition","title":"Taste and Technique in Book-Collecting, John Carter — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1948\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. xi, 201.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Good. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, though the original red cloth boards show light handling wear and the spine is heavily sunned, noticeably fading the colour. The edges of the text block are lightly toned and bear minor spotting, yet the internal pages remain bright, clean, and entirely free from foxing or tearing. Despite the external cosmetic wear and the absence of a dust jacket, this remains a solid, readable copy of a foundational text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the first edition of John Carter’s highly influential bibliographical study, originally delivered as the Sandars Lectures in Bibliography at Cambridge University in 1947. This unillustrated volume provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of book collecting in Great Britain and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe text is widely recognised as a cornerstone for bibliophiles and dealers alike. While copies are relatively common on the open market, they are steadily absorbed into private reference libraries, making sound, early printings a desirable acquisition for those interested in the history of the antiquarian trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA seminal work in the world of bibliography, John Carter’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eTaste and Technique in Book-Collecting\u003c\/i\u003e offers an unparalleled dive into the philosophy, history, and practice of acquiring rare books. Drawing upon his profound experience in the trade, Carter eloquently maps out the shift in collecting habits from the mid-nineteenth century to the post-war era, shedding light on the intricacies of condition, rarity, and the undeniable allure of the printed word. It remains an essential and thoroughly engaging read for both the seasoned antiquarian and the aspiring collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55798983524691,"sku":"6873","price":24.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261102_132541.jpg?v=1794219574","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/taste-and-technique-in-book-collecting-john-carter-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}