| Description |
1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Library of the written word ;
volume 68, 1874-4834
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The handpress world ; volume 52
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Library of the written word ; 68.
1874-4834
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Library of the written word. Handpress world ; 52.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-218) and index. |
| Summary |
"Lost Books and Printing in London, 1557-1640 is the first attempt to analyse systematically the entries relating to lost books in the Stationers' Company Register. Books played a fundamental role in early modern society and are key sources for our comprehension of the political, religious, economic and cultural aspects of the age. Over time, the loss of these books has presented a significant barrier to our understanding of the past. The monopoly of the Stationers' Company centralised book production in England to London with printing jobs carried out by members documented in a register. Using modern digital approaches to bibliography Alexandra Hill uses the Register to reclaim knowledge of the English book trade and print culture that would otherwise be lost"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: print culture and the Stationers' Company -- The lamentable tale of lost ballads -- "What newes said one? sad newes said some": a true relation of lost news -- A godly exposition of lost religious print -- The lost arts of learning and leisure -- Conclusion: patterns of loss and survival. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Stationers' Company (London, England) -- History -- 16th century.
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Stationers' Company (London, England) |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
16th century |
| Subject |
Stationers' Company (London, England) -- History -- 17th century.
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| Chronological Term |
17th century |
| Subject |
Stationers' Company London. |
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Silvana Editoriale. |
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Printing -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Printing. |
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England. |
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Printing -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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Lost books -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Lost books. |
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Lost books -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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Book industries and trade -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Book industries and trade. |
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Book industries and trade -- England -- History -- 17th century.
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| Chronological Term |
1500-1699 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hill, Alexandra, 1989- Lost books and printing in London, 1557-1640 9789004349193 (DLC) 2018008887 (OCoLC)1023608846 |
| ISBN |
9789004349209 (electronic book) |
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9004349200 (electronic book) |
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9789004349193 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9004349197 |
| Standard No. |
10.1163/9789004349209 |
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