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Excerpt from Catalogue of the Library of Dr. N. B. Shurtleff: To Be Sold by Auction Tuesday, November 30th, 1875, and Following Days In his antiquarian and historical researches he collected everything on the history of New England, Massachusetts, and Boston in partie ular, which it was possible for him to secure 5 thus old almanacs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This book presents a historical auction catalogue detailing the extensive library of Dr. N. B. Shurtleff, a collector focused on the history of New England, Massachusetts, and Boston. The catalogue itself serves as a primary source document, offering insight into the types of historical materials available for acquisition in the late 19th century. It highlights Dr. Shurtleff's particular interest in old almanacs and other ephemera related to the region's past.
This catalogue is a valuable resource for historians and bibliophiles interested in 19th-century collections and the history of New England. Its reproduction by Forgotten Books aims to preserve the integrity of the original document, making it accessible to a modern audience. The inclusion of Dr. Shurtleff's specific collecting interests provides a focused lens through which to view the historical materials offered.
Page Count:
104
Publication Date:
2018-03-18
Publisher:
Fb&c Limited
ISBN-10:
0364205881
ISBN-13:
9780364205884
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