[Rarebooks] F/S 19th Century Reader's Manuscript Diary A Book On Books

[Garry R Austin]

We offer for your consideration net to all and postpaid @ $95.00 the 
following;
From
Austin's Antiquarian Books
PO Box 730
Wilmington, Vt. 05363
mail at austinsbooks.com
802 464-8438

Thompson, Benjamin Franklin. Book Notices, No. 4, A Manuscript Diary, 
June 8, 1876 - April 26, 1880. (Keene NH: Manuscript Diary), 1876-1880. 
Unique manuscript. Small octavo; pp; 82; marbled paper wrappers, lined 
composition book; Very good. Wraps.

Very legibly written record of books read by this 19th century reader. 
Each entry cites the author & the title of the work and comments as to 
plot line, or historical narrative. The writer is a well educated person 
and they write well. Among the books discussed are Sherman's Memoirs; 
Castle of Otranto; Adam Bede; Rankes' History Of The Popes; History Of 
American Currency; Martineau's History of England; Romola; Bancroft's 
United States; Through The Dark Continent; Parton's Life Of Burr & others;

While his title label says No. 4 this is the only one we have to sell.
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