The Hill Of Content
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A.H. Spencer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson., 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor soiling to spine of DJ, some minor tears and chips to DJ and slight foxing to page edges.
The Hill of Content chronicles the fascinating life and times of a dedicated bookseller, offering a unique window into the literary world of the mid-20th century. This engaging memoir presents a rich tapestry of anecdotes and observations drawn from decades spent amidst books and their readers. It illustrates the evolution of the book trade and the enduring passion for literature that shaped a bookseller's journey. Spencer's narrative details the challenges and triumphs of curating a collection and connecting readers with their next beloved story. This volume is a must-read for bibliophiles and anyone interested in the history of bookselling.
Author: A.H. Spencer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson., 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor soiling to spine of DJ, some minor tears and chips to DJ and slight foxing to page edges.
The Hill of Content chronicles the fascinating life and times of a dedicated bookseller, offering a unique window into the literary world of the mid-20th century. This engaging memoir presents a rich tapestry of anecdotes and observations drawn from decades spent amidst books and their readers. It illustrates the evolution of the book trade and the enduring passion for literature that shaped a bookseller's journey. Spencer's narrative details the challenges and triumphs of curating a collection and connecting readers with their next beloved story. This volume is a must-read for bibliophiles and anyone interested in the history of bookselling.