Author: Thomas Hearne; Beriah Botfield [ed.]
Title: Bibliotheca Hearneiana: Excerpts from the Catalogue of the Library of Thomas Hearne
Description: London, Not Stated, 1848 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this account of books owned by Thomas Hearne, signed by the editor, Beriah Botfield. The first edition of this very scarce work.One of only seventy-five copies of this work produced.Signed by the editor of this work, MP, noted bibliographer, geologist and botanist Beriah Botfield to the front free endpaper, with "From the Editor".Hearne was an English historian, antiquary, and librarian. He was known for his extensive work in collecting and editing historical documents, especially those related to English history. His library was rich works related to English antiquities, manuscripts, and early printed books.With the stamp of the Gloucester County Library to the verso of the title page, and library stamps and bookplates to the front pastedown. With two tipped in bibliographical clippings.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. In a half cloth binding with paper covered boards. Significant loss to back strip label. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Library bookplates and stamps to front pastedown. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Stamp to verso of title page. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Bibliotheca Hearneiana Thomas Hearne bibliography book collecting Thomas Hearne None


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