Catalogue Of The Very Select And Valuable Library Of William Roscoe (1816)

By William Roscoe Winstanley

Book Overview

Catalogue Of The Very Select And Valuable Library Of William Roscoe (1816) is a book that lists the collection of books owned by William Roscoe, a prominent English historian, poet, and collector of books. The book was compiled by Winstanley and published in 1816. The library contained a vast collection of books, including rare and valuable works on history, literature, and the arts. The catalogue provides a detailed list of the books in Roscoe's library, along with their authors, publishers, and dates of publication. It also includes a preface by Roscoe himself, in which he describes his love for books and the pleasure he derived from collecting them. The book is an important reference for scholars and collectors of rare books, as it provides a glimpse into the personal library of one of England's most renowned bibliophiles.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: 1164599259
• ISBN13: 9781164599258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"