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A splendor of letters : the permanence of books in an impermanent world
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A splendor of letters : the permanence of books in an impermanent world

by Nicholas A. Basbanes

Concluding a trilogy on bibliophilia, this work examines the history and culture of books. It explores the relationship between readers, collectors, and the written word through historical accounts and anecdotes.

Accession 13423 ISBN 9780060082871 Publisher HarperCollins
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