Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Booklover and His Books
Most of these chapters appeared as papers in The Printing Art two were published in 'the Graphic Arts, and some in other magazines. The writer expresses his thanks to the proprietors of these periodicals for the per mission to republish the articles in their present collective form. All the papers have been revised to some extent. They were originally written in rare moments of leisure scattered through the busy hours of a librarian. Their writ ing was a source of pleasure, and their first publication brought him many delightful associations. As they are presented in their new attire to another group of readers, their author can wish for them no better fortune than to meet possibly to make booklovers.
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