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

[Charles Agvent]

Price reduced.  Was $300.00   Now $250.00


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. Bound in contemporary half red morocco and 
marbled boards, [4] li [1] 912 pages. 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. 		$250.00

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