Catalogue Of My English Library (1853)

By Henry Stevens

Book Overview

Catalogue Of My English Library (1853) is a book written by Henry Stevens, a prominent bibliographer and book collector of the 19th century. The book is essentially a catalog of his personal library of English literature, which he began collecting in the early 1800s. The catalog is divided into several sections, including works on history, biography, poetry, drama, fiction, and theology. Each section is further divided into subcategories, providing a comprehensive list of the books in Stevens' collection. The book also includes a preface by Stevens, in which he discusses the importance of building a personal library and the joy of collecting books. He also provides some background information on his own collection and the process of cataloging it. Overall, Catalogue Of My English Library (1853) is a valuable resource for bibliophiles and scholars interested in the history of English literature and book collecting. It provides a glimpse into the personal library of one of the most prominent book collectors of the 19th century, and serves as a testament to the enduring importance of books and literature.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: 1436798825
• ISBN13: 9781436798822
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"