First report of a book-collector
Subtitle: a brief answer to the frequent question "Why first editions?"
By: With some remarks on the common supposition that mere scarcity is a reason for collecting them; and five egotistical chapters of anecdote and advice addressed to the beginner in book-collecting; followed by an account of book-worms. By William Harris Arnold.
Publisher: Marion press
Published: 1897
Place of publication: Jamaica, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 97
Subjects: Literature -- Bibliography -- First editions; Book-worms; Book collecting
Notes: "This edition of First report of a book-collector is limited to 85 copies on American hand-made paper, printed by hand on the Marion press, from July, 1897, to January, 1898. This copy is no. 84. [Signed] : Frank E. Hopkins."
"Illustrations" no. 11-13, 26 and 30 (2 l. in pocket) are original leaves from damaged books, etc.