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The private library : what we do know, what we don't know, what we ought to know about our books

The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.). See also the What is the directory structure for the texts? FAQ for information about file content and naming conventions. · What is a good edition? -- What is a fine copy? -- Book values. --On the care of books. -- The art of reading. -- Common-place books. --Reference books. -- Boudoir libraries. -- Bookbinding. -- Book hobbies. -- Old country libraries. -- Weeding out. -- The catalogue. -- Classification of books. -- Bookcases. -- Miscellaneous appliances. -- The library annexe. -- A librarian. -- The library architecturally. -- Munificent book-buying. -- The Medici and their friends. -- The Dukes of Urbino. -- Pieresc. -- Mr. Ruskin's advice · Includes index · vi p., 162 p. ; 21 cm

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