Thomas Frognall Dibdin, E. J. O'Dwyer — Limited Edition

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin, E. J. O'Dwyer — Limited Edition

Name: Thomas Frognall Dibdin, E. J. O'Dwyer — Limited Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Pinner, Private Libraries Association, 1967

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 45.

Condition Report: Near Fine. A sharp, well-preserved copy. The papered boards remain clean with only the most trivial shelf-wear visible, and the binding is square and tight. The dust jacket presents very well but is slightly edge-nicked and softly dust-dulled. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright and free of foxing or extraneous markings, aside from a minor bookseller's pencil notation and pricing to the rear paste-down, indicating strong historical care.

Catalogue Note: This concise biographical account explores the life and legacy of Thomas Frognall Dibdin, the eminent bibliographer and self-proclaimed "bibliomaniac extraordinary" whose work shaped nineteenth-century book collecting. The book is well-illustrated, featuring a portrait frontispiece and reproductions of early facsimiles that contextualize Dibdin’s impact.

This edition was limited to a print run of 1,400 copies, with only 500 copies made available for general sale.

Discover the man behind the "bibliomania" that swept through early nineteenth-century England. This engaging biographical study traces the career of the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin, an eccentric and passionate scholar who popularized the obsessive pursuit of rare books. Perfect for historians of print culture and modern bibliophiles alike, this volume sheds light on the origins of the book-collecting mania and Dibdin's enduring legacy within the antiquarian world.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: E. J. O'Dwyer

Book Publisher: Private Libraries Association

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: Limited Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 45

Book Publication Year: 1967

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Pinner, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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