English Books and Readers 1603 to 1640: Being a Study in the History of the Book Trade in the Reigns of James I and Charles I Tapa dura - 1970

GB: Cambridge University Press, 1970. Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. DW flaps heavily clipped. . 1st Edition. Hardback. nrFine/VG Pc DW.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1970. Name/date to front end paper. No other marks or inscriptions. A lovely clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket price clipped but not marked or creased with tiny piece missing from spine foot. 253pp. A study of the book trade in the reigns of James I and Charles I.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8.75 x 6 inches.

Cambridge University Press, second edition, 1970. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. xiv, 253 pp. From the blurb: "The first two volumes of English Books and Readers surveyed the history of the book trade from Caxton to the end of the reign of Elizabeth I, The third (and final) volume carries the story down to the eve of the Civil War. Mr Bennett's purpose is to give an account of the total output of books and pamphlets in the period, irrespective of their qualities as literature. 'What matters in this enquiry', he writes, 'is the nature of the subject-matter and the demand that it set out to meet.' Again, Mr Bennett reveals a picture of astonishing variety and fertility. He assembles in categories the different kinds of books in circulation, and by gleaning hints and insights from prefaces and dedicatory letters, tries to establish why these books were written and what sort of audience they were intended to interest or amuse. He shows how printers, booksellers and their allies made books… Leer más

Cambridge University Press, second edition, 1970. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. xiv, 253 pp. From the blurb: "The first two volumes of English Books and Readers surveyed the history of the book trade from Caxton to the end of the reign of Elizabeth I, The third (and final) volume carries the story down to the eve of the Civil War. Mr Bennett's purpose is to give an account of the total output of books and pamphlets in the period, irrespective of their qualities as literature. 'What matters in this enquiry', he writes, 'is the nature of the subject-matter and the demand that it set out to meet.' Again, Mr Bennett reveals a picture of astonishing variety and fertility. He assembles in categories the different kinds of books in circulation, and by gleaning hints and insights from prefaces and dedicatory letters, tries to establish why these books were written and what sort of audience they were intended to interest or amuse. He shows how printers, booksellers and their allies made books… Leer más

Cambridge University Press. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x6x1. Cambridge, 1970. Brown cloth covered boards with gold spine titles; jacket is worn, corners of front flaps clipped, now in Brodart like cover; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 253 pages.

London/NY: Cambridge University Press, 1970. cloth, hard cover in dust jacket., front flap of dj is price-clipped. no other flaws or wear. clean, no markings, strong binding. no tears or chips. a well preserved copy.; xiv-253pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London : Cambridge University Press, 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Previous owner's signature. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xiv, 253p. ; 23cm. Subjects: Book industries and trade -- Great Britain -- History.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press, 1970-07-02. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. 1970. Cloth, 8vo, xiv and 253pp. Minor shelf wear to dj. Price clipped. Bookplate on front pastedown. Otherwise, Very Good.