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About The Enemies of Books

First published in 1881, this popular and entertaining work examines the numerous threats that books have faced throughout history. Based on the author's experience as a collector, the book explores such destructive forces as fire, water, ignorance and vermin. It is reissued in the revised and enlarged edition of 1888.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108076418
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 188
  • Published:
  • December 3, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 139x215x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 258 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 4, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Enemies of Books

First published in 1881, this popular and entertaining work examines the numerous threats that books have faced throughout history. Based on the author's experience as a collector, the book explores such destructive forces as fire, water, ignorance and vermin. It is reissued in the revised and enlarged edition of 1888.

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