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With an Epilogue. Pp. xiv+242, corrections & notes, index; demy 8vo; dark green cloth, spine blocked in red and lettered and ruled in gilt; top edges pink; dust wrapper, edges and backstrip slightly faded, with short closed tear from top edge into front panel; Private Libraries Association, London, 1977. Fifth impression. *First published in 1948, this new impression adds a substantial epilogue, and three pages of corrections and notes. The epilogue is Carter's 1969 presidential address to the Bibliographical Society, 'in which Mr. Carter cast a reflective and not invariably respectful eye on the trends, conditions and personalities of the intervening twenty years' [wrapper blurb]. Includes references to Thomas J. Wise, Harry Buxton Forman, a.o. Item #158030
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