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BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 1904-79, A RETROSPECTIVE COLLECTION.
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To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bibliographical Society of America, this retrospective collection of articles seeks to represent, in the broadest possible way, the diverse contributions of the members of the Society to its PAPERS OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. The pieces demonstrate to the highest degree of excellence - articles of critical importance that have moved forward the art of bibliography. This volume contains 39 articles that strongly suggest that the practice of bibliography in America during the past three-quarters of a century cannot be easily categorized. Instead, the articles range over the entire spectrum of the world of books. An interesting characteristic of the selection is the preponderance of articles concerned with the relationship between books and people - especially with collectors rather than with those involved in the more technical aspects of bibliography. The collection begins with "A Plea for an Anatomical Method of Bibliography" by Victor Hugo. Paltsits from the first volume, includes "Problems in Nineteenth-Century American Bibliography" by Rollo G. Silver and concludes with G. Thomas Tanselle's effective survey of the art, "The State of Bibliography Today" from the 73rd volume.
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DISCOURSE DELIVERED TO THE STUDENTS OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY ...
by Reynolds, Joshua
Address by Joshua Reynolds, president of the Royal Academy from 1768 to 1792, recommending that aspiring artists learn their craft from various schools of painting. This was Reynolds's 8th discourse as president of the Academy (Watson 2, 1176), delivered on the occasion of awarding prizes. Presentation by the author, inscribed at the head of the half-title, "Mr. Cambridge from the author." Includes one leaf of advertisements of other works by the publisher. Boards rubbed and scuffed at edges and along spine; cloth board faded along edges. Light tanning in text. Later gift inscription on one of the front free endpapers.
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