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Catalogue of books in the library of the House of Commons.
by (HOUSE OF COMMONS)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Lavardin, France
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About This Item
1830. London, House of Commons, 1830. 95pp. tall 4to. Recent blue cloth, gilt spine lettering. The first catalogue of the House of Commons' Library, a library that was founded in 1818 and for which a building was created by Sir John Soane and money was allocated (2,000l.) to buy books. The building was completed in 1828 but unfortunately the library and much of the mediaeval Palace of Westminster, to which it was added, was destroyed by fire in 1834 and a considerable part of the books were lost. This catalogue in whose preface is noted: "A Catalogue therefore is become necessary for shewin in what manner this sum has been applied, and at the same time to enable Members to make full use of the Books purchased for their accomodation", therefore records a mass of material which was lost in that destructive fire. The books are arranged according to classification, with an alphabetical index at the end.
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- Bookseller
- Knuf Rare Books
(FR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100569
- Title
- Catalogue of books in the library of the House of Commons.
- Author
- (HOUSE OF COMMONS)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1830
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Knuf Rare Books
Biblio member since 2014
Lavardin
About Knuf Rare Books
Knuf Rare books was founded in the 1950s by Frits Knuf in the Netherlands. After an apprenticeship with Frits I took over the firm in 1996 which we then moved to France in 2001 where we are still based. The business is run from our home in Lavardin, one of the most beautiful villages of France located in the Loire Valley, that can easily be reached from Paris. Visitors are most welcome, but by appointment please. I am interested in the History of the Book and have a good inventory of rare and uncommon printed books, ephemeral items, prints and manuscripts from the incunable period to the twentieth century. My stock is especially strong in early auction- and library catalogues, type specimens, continental printer’s and engravers manuals, calligraphy manuals. Another interest is early continental architecture books and early art auction catalogues. Every year I issue two fully illustrated and annotated printed catalogues that are sent out upon request. In addition to that I also send out short email lists every week with a selection of books about books from our stock. And of course, I exhibit at several major international book fairs, such as New York, Boston and Paris. We work mainly with institutional customers, and are happy to discuss special institutional requirements. I adhere strictly to the professional standards and code of conduct of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM), and the Compagnie Nationale des Experts (CNE) to which I belong. I have been an international rare book dealer for over 25 years and am a member of the Nederlands Genootschap van Bibliofielen. If you want to buy or sell single books or whole collections, have an expert valuation or if would just like some advice, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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