A humorous and poignant essay on the idiosyncrasies of book arrangements by collectors over the centuries. Professor Belanger treats the reader to some of the idiotic methods of categorizing and shelving books. One gem from an etiquette book of 1863 decreed that "the perfect hostess will see to it that the works of male and female authors be properly segregated on her book shelves. Their proximity, unless they happen to be married, should not be tolerated." This book will bring a smile to the face of any bibliophile.
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A humorous and poignant essay on the idiosyncrasies of book arrangements by collectors over the centuries. Professor Belanger treats the reader to some of the idiotic methods of categorizing and shelving books. One gem from an etiquette book of 1863 decreed that "the perfect hostess will see to it that the works of male and female authors be properly segregated on her book shelves. Their proximity, unless they happen to be married, should not be tolerated." This book will bring a smile to the face of any bibliophile.
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Near Fine. Paperback. 8vo-7 3/4"-9 3/4 " Tall. Textblock very clean and tight; Small divet along the bottom edge, otherwise covers lightly edge rubbed; 26p., including footnotes.
Add this copy of Lunacy and the Arrangement of Books to cart. $85.49, very good condition, Sold by Michael Knight, Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Forest Grove, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Oak Knoll Pr.
