Author: DE BURY Richard
Title: On the love of books this is Philobiblion a Latin treatise....
- Place of publication: Lviv
- Year of publication: 1921
- Publisher: Zaklad Osoolińskich
- Number of pages: VIII, 112
- Illustrations, maps: ---
- Size: 21 cm
- Binding: hardback
- Condition: minor rubbing of binding
Description:
Translated by Jan Kasprowicz
A 14th century treatise on bibliophilism by Cardinal Richard de Angerville przyd. de Bury (1287-1345), one of the most prominent bibliophiles. The treatise is preceded by a poem by the translator on bibliophilism.
An edition of 1,000 copies numbered 0335 at auction.
