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Recueil d'essais et de notes bibliographiques consacrés à des énigmes de provenance, d'attribution et de lecture des textes anciens, ainsi qu'à des découvertes faites dans les bibliothèques et chez des collectionneurs. L'auteur enquête sur charades et cryptogrammes manuscrits, discute d'attributions contestées, relate ventes, transformations de goûts de bibliophiles et propose interprétations textuelles et locales pour résoudre des problèmes de paternité d'œuvres. Les articles mêlent analyses philologiques, hypothèses déductives et anecdotes sur reliures, manuscrits et catalogues, en présentant méthodes pratiques et réflexions sur la passion de collectionner les livres.

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P. L. Jacob

P. L. Jacob was a French author and bibliophile known for his extensive works on the cultural and social history of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. His notable titles include "Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period," which explores the daily lives and attire of people in these historical eras. Jacob's writings often reflect a deep interest in the arts, military, and religious life of the time, as seen in works like "Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance." His contributions offer valuable insights into the customs and practices that shaped European history.

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