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The Consummate Collector

- William Beckford's Letters to His Bookseller

About The Consummate Collector

This collection of over 350 letters written by William Beckford to his bookseller George Clarke constitutes the most complete documentary record of his collecting habits and literary pursuits in existence. The letters are also significant as historical documents that guide the reader into the golden age of the London book trade in the 1830s.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781781553268
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • August 31, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x243x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 806 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 20, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The Consummate Collector

This collection of over 350 letters written by William Beckford to his bookseller George Clarke constitutes the most complete documentary record of his collecting habits and literary pursuits in existence. The letters are also significant as historical documents that guide the reader into the golden age of the London book trade in the 1830s.

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