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Scholarly book collecting in Restoration Scotland : the library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678) / by Murray C.T. Simpson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Simpson, Murray C. T., author.
- Series:
- Library of the written word ; volume 82.
- Library of the written word, 1874-4834 ; volume 82
- The handpress world ; volume 63
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nairn, James, 1629-1678--Library.
- Nairn, James.
- Nairn, James, 1629-1678--Library--Catalogs.
- Nairn, James, 1629-1678.
- Private libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--History--17th century.
- Private libraries.
- Early printed books--Scotland--Edinburgh--17th century--Bibliography--Catalogs.
- Early printed books.
- Book industries and trade--Scotland--History--17th century.
- Book industries and trade.
- Intellectual life.
- History.
- Scotland--Intellectual life--17th century.
- Scotland.
- Scotland--Edinburgh.
- Genre:
- Bibliographies.
- Catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]
- System Details:
- text file
- Contents:
- Part 1: Analysis
- A Life of James Nairn
- How Nairn Acquired His Books: Some Aspects of the Scottish Book Market, c.1650-1685
- Nairn's Library: An Overview
- Theology
- Philosophy, Psychology, Science and Medicine
- Literature and Language Studies
- History, Geography, Antiquarian Studies; Political Science and Law
- Part 2: Catalogue
- Introduction to the Catalogue
- Catalogue of the Library of James Nairn
- Appendices
- Appendix 1: A Volume Bearing the Signature "James Nairne" in Edinburgh University Library
- Appendix 2: Select Provenance Index
- Appendix 3: Subject Index
- Sketch Map of the Firth of Forth Area, Showing Places of Relevance to James Nairn
- Other Clerical Book Collectors in Restoration Scotland
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Simpson, Murray C. T. Scholarly book collecting in restoration Scotland.
- ISBN:
- 9789004413788
- 9004413782
- Publisher Number:
- 99985032647
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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