Cock-Starkey, Claire

The library miscellany / Claire Cock-Starkey. - 132 p. ; 17 cm

Burstijng with potted histories, quirky facts and enlightening lists, this book celebrates not only remarkable libraries but the individuals behind their awe-inspiring collections, from the ancient library at Alexandria to unusual collections such as herbaria, magic libraries and even the library of smells. - Back cover.

9781851244720 hardback

GBB7N3873 bnb

018637216 Uk


Books and reading--Miscellanea.
Libraries--Miscellanea.
Book collectors--Anecdotes.

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