An Enquiry Into The Nature Of Certain Nineteenth Century Pamphlets
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A landmark work in the history of bibliographic scholarship, An Enquiry Into The Nature Of Certain Nineteenth Century Pamphlets presents a meticulous forensic investigation into one of the most sensational literary forgery scandals of the twentieth century. Carter and Pollard methodically argue, through rigorous analysis of paper, type, and printing techniques, that dozens of rare pamphlets attributed to celebrated Victorian authors were in fact elaborate fabrications — ultimately pointing the finger at the notorious forger Thomas J. Wise. Written with the precision of a detective thriller and the authority of seasoned bibliographers, the text instructs readers in the fine art of analytical bibliography while simultaneously unraveling a decades-long deception that had fooled collectors, librarians, and scholars alike. The work remains an essential touchstone for anyone serious about rare books, provenance research, or the history of literary fraud, illustrating how close material examination can expose even the most carefully constructed lies.
Author: John Carter And Graham Pollard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Scolar Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the history of bibliographic scholarship, An Enquiry Into The Nature Of Certain Nineteenth Century Pamphlets presents a meticulous forensic investigation into one of the most sensational literary forgery scandals of the twentieth century. Carter and Pollard methodically argue, through rigorous analysis of paper, type, and printing techniques, that dozens of rare pamphlets attributed to celebrated Victorian authors were in fact elaborate fabrications — ultimately pointing the finger at the notorious forger Thomas J. Wise. Written with the precision of a detective thriller and the authority of seasoned bibliographers, the text instructs readers in the fine art of analytical bibliography while simultaneously unraveling a decades-long deception that had fooled collectors, librarians, and scholars alike. The work remains an essential touchstone for anyone serious about rare books, provenance research, or the history of literary fraud, illustrating how close material examination can expose even the most carefully constructed lies.