Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries
| Author | : Donald C. Dickinson |
| Publisher | : Huntington Library Press |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105012425893 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries by : Donald C. Dickinson
Download or read book Henry E. Huntington's Library of Libraries written by Donald C. Dickinson and published by Huntington Library Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the story of the creation of the railroad magnate's library of rare books and private manuscript collections between 1911 and 1927, going behind the scenes at auction houses and major book dealers to reveal the genesis of what is now a renowned center for humanistic research. Includes bandw photos. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR