This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
Abraham Simon Wolf Rosenbach ( July 22, 1876 — July 1, 1952, in Philadelphia) was an avid American collector, scholar, and seller of rare books and manuscripts. He published several articles and even books in order to reinforce the interest in rare books and manuscripts.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the world of book collecting in the early 20th century through a series of interconnected vignettes, each highlighting a different rare and valuable object. The author crafts a compelling narrative centered on a protagonist who, fueled by a burning desire for the rarest books and artifacts, engages in audacious schemes of deception to expand his own collection. The book delves into the shadowy world of art and book fraud, where the pursuit of valuable relics is rife with intricate plots, moral ambiguity, and high-stakes competition. Through these captivating narratives, the author paints a vivid picture of the passionate world of collectors, driven by the intoxicating desire for unique and elusive treasures, while simultaneously offering a glimpse into the underbelly of the art world where dishonesty and deception are commonplace. The book serves as a fascinating exploration of the complex interplay of passion, money, and morality in the world of rare books and art collecting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331673460_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331673460
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331673460
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)