A Gentle Madness - Nicholas Basbanes - 1995 1st Edition 1st Printing HC DJ
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1995 first edition, first printing of A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books by Nicholas A. Basbanes. Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York. Hardcover with the striking original illustrated dust jacket and pictorial book-themed endpapers. Basbanes explores the fascinating world of rare-book collectors, bibliophiles, legendary libraries, book dealers, and obsessive collecting. An acclaimed modern classic about rare books, antiquarian books, book collecting, bibliomania, literary history, and the passion for building a personal library. Copyright page states “1st ed.” and the complete number line includes 1, confirming a true first printing. Original 1995 hardcover ISBN 0-8050-3653-9. Dust jacket shows some expected edge/corner wear as pictured.
- Condition: Very Good
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