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A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two

By Thomas Frognall Dibdin
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This volume presents a series of letters offering close, descriptive accounts of visits to French and German cities, emphasizing libraries, manuscript and medal collections, museums, and antiquities. It details reading rooms, catalogues, and notable cabinet pieces, compares institutional arrangements and tastes, and records encounters with booksellers, printers, binders, and collectors. Interwoven are observations on architecture, public spaces, artistic monuments, local manners, and the national character, blending bibliographical notes with antiquarian, art-historical, and travel impressions.

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Thomas Frognall Dibdin was an English bibliophile and author, renowned for his contributions to the field of bibliography and antiquarian literature. His most notable work, "Bibliomania; or Book-Madness," explores the obsession with book collecting and the culture surrounding it. Dibdin's extensive travels in Europe are documented in his series "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany," which reflects his deep appreciation for books and libraries. His writings not only provide insight into the literary landscape of his time but also celebrate the art of book collecting, making him a significant figure in the history of bibliophilia.

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