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CATALOGUE OF THE PRINTED BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS BEQUEATHED BY IBD

NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781246487923
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Sinopsis

This is a catalogue of the remarkable collection of printed books and manuscripts bequeathed by Francis Douce (1757-1834) to the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford. Francis Douce was a renowned antiquarian, collector, and scholar, and his bequest represents a treasure trove for researchers and bibliophiles alike. The catalogue meticulously describes the diverse holdings, encompassing early printed books, illuminated manuscripts, historical documents, and other rare materials. It offers valuable insights into the range of Douce?s scholarly interests and collecting habits. Researchers interested in the history of books, manuscript studies, and the development of collections will find this catalogue an indispensable resource. It allows one to explore a collection formed with remarkable knowledge and attention to the cultural value of each item. A window into the past, this catalogue helps us understand the evolution of print and manuscript culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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