Publisher's Synopsis
Book Collectors As Benefactors Of Public Libraries is a book written by George Watson Cole in 1915. The book describes the role of book collectors as benefactors of public libraries. It discusses the importance of book collecting and how it can help enrich public library collections. The author provides examples of book collectors who have made significant contributions to public libraries and explains how their collections have helped to preserve rare and valuable books. The book also discusses the benefits of book collecting, including the joy of discovery and the satisfaction of preserving history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and the role of public libraries in preserving and sharing knowledge.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.
