Provenance Research in Book History: A Handbook

The interest in the book as a material object and its history has grown, and this handbook has been revised and expanded with a new set of over 200 color illustrations, updated bibliographies, and extended international coverage of libraries and online resources. It covers the history and understanding of inscriptions, bookplates, ink and binding stamps, mottoes and heraldry, and how to identify owners and track down books from particular collections.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 26 April 2019
\n Publisher: Bodleian Library
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Since the publication of this handbook in 1994, there has been a significant increase in interest in the book as a physical object, as well as in the various ways in which books have been owned, read, and utilized. Recognized as a standard reference work, this book has undergone a thorough revision and expansion, featuring a new collection of over 200 color illustrations, updated bibliographies, and expanded international coverage of libraries and online resources. It encompasses a comprehensive history and understanding of inscriptions, bookplates, ink and binding stamps, mottoes, and heraldry, while also providing guidance on how to identify owners and locate books from specific collections through library and sale catalogues. Throughout each section, an evaluated bibliography is provided, listing additional sources both online and in print. Illustrated examples of the various types of ownership evidence found in books are also showcased throughout. This title is of utmost relevance to anyone seeking to trace the previous owners of books or investigate private libraries. Furthermore, it serves as a valuable resource for all book historians interested in the history of reading, the use of books, and the book as a material object. An indispensable handbook for professionals engaged in provenance research.

\n Weight: 1190g\n
Dimension: 240 x 186 x 41 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781851245109\n
Edition number: New ed\n