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A noble madness : the dark side of collecting from antiquity to now/ James Delbourgo

by James Delbourgo

This history explores the evolution of the obsessive collector from antiquity to the present day, examining how individuals driven by a passion for objects have been perceived as both dangerous hoarders and cultural heroes.

Accession 31749 ISBN 9781529424010 Publisher Riverrun
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