Sale and distribution of books from 1700 / edited by Robin Myers and Michael Harris
1982, First Edition. Oxford : Oxford Polytechnic Press. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges somewhat bumped and sun-toned. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #476499
ISBN: 0902692275
Physical description; 163 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, 1 portrait ; 21 cm. Series; Publishing pathways ; 4. Notes; Conference papers. Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-157). Contents; Trials and criminal biographies / Michael Harris -- 4 rotten cornbags and some old books / Ian Maxted -- Book imports and exports in the eighteenth century / Giles Barber -- Early sales catalogues / Gwyn Walters -- Sale by auction / Robin Myers. Subjects; Booksellers and bookselling Great Britain History 18th century. Book industries and trade Great Britain History 18th century. Bookselling Great Britain History 18th century. Myers, Robin (editor). Harris, Michael (editor).
Price: €18.95