The Pleasures Of Bookland
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Inscription on fep. Binding condition: Intact, pages secure. Stickers/labels: None visible.
The Pleasures of Bookland, compiled by Joseph Shaylor — also known as the author of The Fascination of Books — is a charming anthology celebrating the joys of reading, book collecting, and literary life. With an introduction by the celebrated Scottish man of letters Andrew Lang, the volume brings together the wisdom of many learned authors into a single, richly curated compendium. It presents a variety of perspectives on the pleasures derived from books and the culture that surrounds them, drawing on a wide range of scholarly and literary voices. The tone throughout is warm, erudite, and gently celebratory, making it an indispensable companion for bibliophiles and lovers of the written word. Published by the distinguished London house of Truslove & Hanson Limited, this anthology stands as a testament to the enduring romance between readers and their books.
Author: Joseph Shaylor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1930, Truslove & Hanson Limited
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Inscription on fep. Binding condition: Intact, pages secure. Stickers/labels: None visible.
The Pleasures of Bookland, compiled by Joseph Shaylor — also known as the author of The Fascination of Books — is a charming anthology celebrating the joys of reading, book collecting, and literary life. With an introduction by the celebrated Scottish man of letters Andrew Lang, the volume brings together the wisdom of many learned authors into a single, richly curated compendium. It presents a variety of perspectives on the pleasures derived from books and the culture that surrounds them, drawing on a wide range of scholarly and literary voices. The tone throughout is warm, erudite, and gently celebratory, making it an indispensable companion for bibliophiles and lovers of the written word. Published by the distinguished London house of Truslove & Hanson Limited, this anthology stands as a testament to the enduring romance between readers and their books.