The Enemies of Books

by William Blades, The Perfect Library (Editor)

Overview

"The Enemies of Books" from William Blades. English printer and bibliographer (1824 - 1890).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781519629784
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2015
Pages:	66
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.14(d)

Table of Contents

1. Fire; 2. Water; 3. Gas and heat; 4. Dust and neglect; 5. Ignorance and bigotry; 6. The bookworm; 7. Other vermin; 8. Bookbinders; 9. Collectors; 10. Servants and children; 11. Anecdote of book-sale in Derbyshire; Conclusion; Index.