Bibliotheca Curiosa V1-2: Catalogue Of The Library Of Andrew J. Odell (1878)

By George Philip Philes

Book Overview

Bibliotheca Curiosa V1-2: Catalogue Of The Library Of Andrew J. Odell (1878) is a two-volume book that contains a comprehensive catalog of the private library of Andrew J. Odell, a prominent collector and book enthusiast of the late 19th century. Compiled by George Philip Philes, the catalog provides a detailed list of over 7,000 books, manuscripts, and other literary works that Odell had collected over the course of his life. The catalog is organized alphabetically by author and includes detailed descriptions of each item, as well as information on its publication history and any notable features or annotations. In addition to the catalog itself, the book also includes a preface by Philes, in which he provides some background on Odell and his collection, as well as some insights into the process of compiling the catalog. Overall, Bibliotheca Curiosa V1-2 is a valuable resource for scholars and collectors interested in the history of book collecting and the literary culture of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112026717X
• ISBN13: 9781120267177
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"