The Private Library What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought To Know About Our Books (1897)

""The Private Library: What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought To Know About Our Books"" is a book written by Arthur Lee Humphreys and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a private library, covering topics such as book collecting, cataloging, and preservation. Humphreys draws on his experience as a book collector and dealer to provide practical advice on the acquisition and care of books. The book also includes a history of book collecting and a discussion of the value of books as cultural artifacts. Overall, ""The Private Library"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in building and maintaining a personal library of books.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.