Bibliomania; or Book-Madness
A Bibliographical Romance
Bibliomania; or Book-Madness, first published as a pamphlet in 1809 and expanded into a book in 1811, is Thomas Frognall Dibdin's comic treatise on the collecting passion that he shared with the aristocratic bibliophiles of Regency England. Cast as a conversation among book-lovers with names like Lysander and Lisardo, it moves through six parts, the evening walk, the cabinet, the auction room, the library, the drawing room and the alcove, cataloguing the symptoms of the disease, large paper, uncut leaves, first editions, black letter and illustrated copies, and recounting the history of English collectors and famous sales in enormous footnotes. This is the new and improved edition of 1876, with a supplement that includes a key to the characters. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Bibliomania; or Book-Madness
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Is Bibliomania; or Book-Madness in the public domain?
Yes. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness by Thomas Frognall Dibdin is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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What kind of book is Bibliomania; or Book-Madness?
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