Publisher's Synopsis
The Philobiblon of Richard De Bury is a book that was originally written in the 14th century by Richard De Bury, who was a bishop and a bibliophile. This book is a collection of essays on the subject of book collecting and the importance of books in general. It is considered to be one of the earliest and most important works on the subject of bibliophilia.Part 3 of this book, which was edited by Andrew Fleming West and published in 1889, contains the introductory matter and notes for the entire work. This section provides important context and background information for readers who may not be familiar with the historical and cultural context in which the book was written.The notes in this section provide additional information and insights into the text, including explanations of obscure references and translations of Latin phrases. They also provide historical and biographical information about Richard De Bury and other figures mentioned in the text.Overall, this book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and the importance of books in Western culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a medieval bibliophile and offers valuable insights into the role that books have played in shaping our intellectual and cultural heritage.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
