Bibliophobia. Remarks on the Present Languid and Depressed State of Literature and the Book Trade. In a Letter Addressed to the Author of the Bibliomania

Thomas Frognall Dibdin's 'Bibliophobia' reflects on the state of literature and the book trade during the early 19th century. Dibdin discusses the decline of interest in book collecting and bemoans the trend towards shorter and cheaper publications. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the book trade during this time period.

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