[Rarebooks] FS: Dibdin's LIBRARY COMPANION, 1824

[Charles Agvent]

DIBDIN, Thomas. THE LIBRARY COMPANION; OR, THE YOUNG MAN'S  GUIDE,
AND  THE  OLD  MAN'S  COMFORT, IN THE CHOICE  OF  A  LIBRARY.  London:
Harding  et.  al.  1824. First Edition. [4] li [1] 912  pp.  Bound  in
contemporary  half  red morocco and marbled boards. The issue  in  one
volume  of  Dibdin's  descriptive  catalogue  of  his  ideal  library,
published  in  an  edition of 2000 copies. According  to  Lowndes,  it
contains  "much curious and important bibliographical information  not
elsewhere  to  be found." Late 19th century bookplate of Harold  Lands
on  the  front pastedown with the more modern bookplate of Sherman  D.
Clough  partly  pasted over it. On the front endpaper is the  armorial
bookplate  of Fra. Green Goodwin. Hinges are cracked but very  secure;
moderate rubbing to the binding. Very Good                     $300.00

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