Bibliotheca Phillippica: Catalogue Of A Further Portion Of The Classical, Historical, Topographical, Genealogical, And Other Manuscripts And Au

By Sotheby Wilkinson and Hodge

Book Overview

Bibliotheca Phillippica: Catalogue Of A Further Portion Of The Classical, Historical, Topographical, Genealogical, And Other Manuscripts And Autograph Letters Of Thomas Phillipps (1903) is a comprehensive catalog of manuscripts and autograph letters belonging to Thomas Phillipps, a renowned English antiquarian and book collector. This book is authored by Sotheby Wilkinson and Hodge, a prominent auction house that specializes in rare books and manuscripts.The catalog comprises a diverse collection of classical, historical, topographical, genealogical, and other manuscripts, as well as autograph letters. The manuscripts cover a broad range of topics, from medieval literature and theology to early modern science and medicine. The autograph letters include correspondence from notable figures such as Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, and Charles Dickens.The book provides a detailed description of each item in the collection, including its provenance, condition, and historical significance. It also includes illustrations of selected manuscripts and letters, as well as a comprehensive index for easy reference.Overall, Bibliotheca Phillippica: Catalogue Of A Further Portion Of The Classical, Historical, Topographical, Genealogical, And Other Manuscripts And Autograph Letters Of Thomas Phillipps (1903) is a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of rare books and manuscripts. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important book collectors of the nineteenth 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: 110404028X
• ISBN13: 9781104040284
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"