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The Enemies of Books

William Blades

FormatEbook
Published1998
Words23,889
LanguageEnglish
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A survey of the many forces that damage and destroy books, from fire, water, and dust to bookworms, careless binders, and neglectful owners. It suits book collectors, librarians, and readers interested in the history of books and their preservation.

William Blades

William Blades (1824–1890) was an English printer and bibliographer of the Victorian era. He is best known for his biographical and bibliographical studies of William Caxton, England's first printer, and for his book on the enemies of books.

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