Excursions in Victorian Bibliography by Michael Sadleir
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"Excursions in Victorian Bibliography" by Michael Sadleir is a scholarly exploration into the first editions of notable Victorian authors, written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a guide for bibliophiles, discussing the intricacies of collecting books from the Victorian era, particularly focusing on the emergence of the first edition as an object of desire among collectors. At the start of the work, the author addresses readers directly, acknowledging the
challenges and excitement that come with collecting Victorian literature. Sadleir reflects on his personal journey into the world of Victorian bibliophilia, expressing admiration for the authors he will detail later, including Anthony Trollope and Wilkie Collins. He establishes the purpose of his writing as a means to demystify the peculiarities of Victorian bookmaking and collecting to assist both novice and experienced bibliophiles in navigating a landscape filled with nuances of the era's literature. The opening sets the tone for a blend of personal narrative and practical guidance, drawing readers into the charm of Victorian literary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sadleir, Michael, 1888-1957 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22012661 |
| Title | Excursions in Victorian Bibliography |
| Contents | Anthony Trollope: essay and bibliography -- Frederick Marryat: essay and bibliography -- Benjamin Disraeli: essay and bibliography -- Wilkie Collins: essay and bibliography -- Charles Reade: note and bibliography -- G. J. Whyte-Melville: essay and bibliography -- Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell: bibliography -- Herman Melville: essay and bibliography -- Index of book titles. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, MWS, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | English literature -- 19th century -- Bibliography |
| Subject | English literature -- First editions -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 -- First editions -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53118 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 493 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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