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Mostly the story of Gabriel Wells, an American antiquarian bookseller who in the 1920s broke up a Gutenberg Bible and sold off the individual leaves, and also some of the tales of the subsequent ownership of them. Also looks into the world of antiquarian booksellers, mainly in USA and Europe, and collectors.
Very interesting, but slows a bit as the author delves into his own family history which has connections to Wells' family.
An enjoyable read. Scribe Publications, RRP $36.99
Mostly the story of Gabriel Wells, an American antiquarian bookseller who in the 1920s broke up a Gutenberg Bible and sold off the individual leaves, and also some of the tales of the subsequent ownership of them. Also looks into the world of antiquarian booksellers, mainly in USA and Europe, and collectors.
Very interesting, but slows a bit as the author delves into his own family history which has connections to Wells' family.
An enjoyable read. Scribe Publications, RRP $36.99
