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Henry E. Huntington'S Library Of Libraries
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Henry E. Huntington Was One Of The Most Important Book And Manuscript Collectors Of The Twentieth Century. After Making A Fortune In The Railroad Industry, He Set Out To Build A Rare Book And Manuscript Library. He Succeeded In Gathering His Unequaled Collections Over A Period Of Only Fifteen Years, A Result Not Only Of Personal Determination And Almost Unlimited Means But Of Fortunate Timing. In 1911, As He Began To Develop A Serious Interest In Rare Books, Important Private Collections Came On The Market. In That Year, Huntington Acquired The Most Important Rarities From The Elihu D. Church And Robert Hoe Collections. When Other Libraries Became Available Subsequently, He Responded Decisively With En Bloc Purchases, And The Library Of Libraries Was Born. Between 1911 And 1917, Huntington Dominated The Book Markets Of New York And London.This Book Recounts The Story Of Those Tumultuous Years In The Book Trade. The Reader Is Taken Behind The Scenes At The Auction Houses, And The Strategies Of The Major Book Dealers Of The Early Twentieth Centuryespecially George D. Smith And A. S. W. Rosenbachare Revealed In Fascinating Detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries'? A: The book explores the life and achievements of Henry E. Huntington, focusing on his significant contributions to book and manuscript collecting in the early twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries' is Donald C. Dickinson.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is classified as used but is in good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries'? A: The book contains a total of 286 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries'.
- Q: What makes Henry E. Huntington significant in book collecting? A: Huntington is recognized for his strategic acquisitions in the book market during the early twentieth century, particularly his significant purchases of rare collections.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the book's content? A: The book recounts the tumultuous years in the book trade, detailing auction house activities and strategies of major book dealers of the time.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in book collecting, library history, and the evolution of the rare book market would find this book particularly insightful.