Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Le Gallois, Pierre, fl. 1680
Title:
A critical and historical account of all the celebrated libraries in foreign countries, as well ancient as modern; with general reflections upon the choice of books and the method of furnishing libraries ... by a gentleman of the Temple. London: Printed by J. Joliffe, in St. James's Street. 1739.
Alternate Title(s):
Traittʹe des plus belles bibliothèques de l'Europe. English
Published / Created:
Middle Hill, Reprinted by Edwin Offer, 1826.
Physical Description:
[5], 20 p. 34 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
An abridged translation (by John Kelly?) of Le Gallois' Traitté des plus belles bibliothèques de l'Europe. Also attributed to William Oldys.
Subject Terms:
Offer, Edwin -- Printer. | Middle Hill Press -- Publisher. | Libraries. | Books.
Contributors:
Kelly, John, born 1965, 1680?-1751. | Oldys, William, 1696–1761.