Rare : a life among antiquarian books
Kells, Stuart2011
Book
Beautiful and valuable books, these are the mainstays of the fascinating world of antiquarian books. Kay Craddock has lived in that world for over forty years. She embarked in business from very modest beginnings and overcame considerable cultural and personal obstacles to reach pre-eminance in the international rare book trade.
Main title:
Rare : a life among antiquarian books / Stuart Kells ; foreword by Geoffery Blainey.
Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Imprint:
Edgecliff, N.S.W. : Jane Curry, 2011.
Collation:
311 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780980812916 (hbk)
Dewey class:
381.45002092070.573
Language:
English
Subject:
Craddock, MurielCraddock, Kay, 1945-Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller -- HistoryAntiquarian booksellers -- Victoria -- BiographyRare books -- Victoria -- HistoryBooksellers and bookselling -- Victoria -- BiographyBook collecting -- Victoria -- HistoryAntiquarian booksellers -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.) -- HistoryBooksellers and bookselling -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.) -- HistoryBook collecting -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.) -- HistoryRare books -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.) -- HistoryBook collecting -- Victoria -- MelbourneRare books -- Victoria -- MelbourneAntiquarian booksellers -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- HistoryBooksellers and bookselling -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- HistoryAntiquarian booksellers -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- BiographyBooksellers and bookselling -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- BiographyBook collecting -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- HistoryRare books -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- HistoryMelbourne (Vic.) -- History
BRN:
776993
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | Local History Reference | LH REF 070.573 KELLS | Not for loan (Set: 03 Aug 2023) |