Commonplace Books: A History of Manuscripts and Printed Books

Commonplace Books: A History of Manuscripts and Printed Books From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century

Exhibition catalogue portraying the collection of rare books and manuscripts that was displayed at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library from late July to September, 2001 The event was presented in two parts: 1 the meaning of "commonplace" and how it developed over the centuries and 2 how manuscripts were used in scholarly studies. Commonplace Books contains descriptions from titles such as the first modern history of commonplace books Polyhistor, literarius, philosophicus et practicus. Foreword by Stephen Parks. 99 pages. stiff paper wrappers, dust jacket.. 4to..
Country USA
Author Earle Havens
Binding Hardcover
Label Yale University
Manufacturer Yale University
NumberOfPages 99
PublicationDate 2001
Publisher Yale University
Studio Yale University
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Commonplace Books: A History of Manuscripts and Printed Books From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century