description: A definitive bibliography of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century book collecting and rare book bibliography. Lists and describes his many publications about libraries, the history of publishing, and various geographical regions, and solves many problems of Dibdin's publishing legacy that have never been fully documented. For the first time, full collations, edition statements, descriptions of plates, publishers' bindings, text papers, watermarks, issue points, and differences between large and small paper copies are described in detail with annotations related to particular copies that have been examined. Includes appendices of ephemera, unrealized projects, and b&amp;w portraits of Dibdin. For collectors, librarians, and book specialists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1776-1847: A Bibliography
titlecomplete: Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1776-1847: A Bibliography
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publisher: Oak Knoll Pr