The Earlier History Of English Bookselling

""The Earlier History of English Bookselling"" by William Roberts is a comprehensive study of the book trade in England from the earliest times up to the 18th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of the book trade, including the role of booksellers, bookbinders, printers, and publishers in the production and dissemination of books. The author traces the evolution of the book trade in England from its origins in the monastic scriptoria to the emergence of commercial printing and publishing in the 16th century. The book also examines the impact of the Reformation, the Civil War, and the Restoration on the book trade, as well as the rise of literary and scientific societies and the growth of the circulating library. Throughout the book, Roberts provides detailed accounts of the lives and work of many of the key figures in the English book trade, including William Caxton, Richard Tottel, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Daniel Defoe. The book also includes numerous illustrations and facsimiles of early books and documents, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the book trade in England.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.