The Love Affairs Of A Bibliomaniac

By Eugene Field, Roswell Martin Field

1896

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3.55

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253

Number of Pages

7H41M

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The Love Affairs Of A Bibliomaniac is a classic novel by Eugene Field, an American writer known for his humorous and sentimental poetry. The book tells the story of John Smith, a wealthy bibliophile who is obsessed with collecting rare books. Smith's passion for books leads him on a series of adventures and misadventures as he travels the world in search of rare and valuable volumes. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Mary, but his obsession with books threatens to ruin their relationship. The Love Affairs Of A Bibliomaniac is a witty and entertaining tale that explores the joys and pitfalls of collecting rare books, as well as the complexities of love and relationships. With its charming characters, clever dialogue, and playful humor, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves books and the people who love them.Never, however, have I wholly ceased to regret the loss of the Elzevir, for an Elzevir is to me one of the most gladdening sights human eye can rest upon. In his life of the elder Aldus, Renouard ""How few are there of those who esteem and pay so dearly for these pretty editions who know that the type that so much please them are the work of Francis Garamond, who cast them one hundred years before at Paris.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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