• Listenly
  • Public Library
  • A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700, Vol. 3 Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe
A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700, Vol. 3 Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe

audiobook

A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700, Vol. 3 Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe

EN·~6 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

Transcriber's Note

6:08:36

Description

Compiled in 1905, this three‑volume catalogue presents a meticulous inventory of English titles printed after 1700, drawn from the private library of a distinguished 19th‑century collector. The transcriber’s note explains that each entry reproduces the original spelling and punctuation of the title pages, preserving the authentic look of the historic prints. The work was assembled by a dedicated bibliographer, whose careful selection reflects both scholarly rigor and a love of fine bookmaking.

Listeners will hear concise yet richly detailed descriptions of each volume, including information on format, binding, limited edition status, and any illustrated frontispieces or special features. The entries span a wide range of subjects—literature, art, history, and more—offering insight into the tastes and collecting habits of the era. As a result, the catalogue serves as a fascinating window into the world of early modern English publishing and the prized books that once filled a collector’s shelves.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Full title

A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700, Vol. 3 Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (353K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Curtis Weyant, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Posner Memorial Collection (http://posner.library.cmu.edu/Posner/))

Release date

2011-02-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

You may also like