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245 10 a| Scholarly book collecting in Restoration Scotlandh| [electronic resource] :b| the library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678) /c| by Murray C.T. Simpson.;

260 a| Leiden ;a| Boston :b| Brill,c| [2020];

300 a| viii, 338 pages :b| map ;c| 25 cm.;

490 0 a| Library of the written word,x| 1874-4834 ;v| volume 82;

490 0 a| The handpress world ;v| volume 63;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-331) and indexes.;

505 0 a| 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.;

506 a| Available only to authorized users.;

520 a| "The wide scholarly interests of Scots in the Restoration period are analysed by Murray Simpson through this in-depth study of the library of James Nairn (1629-1678), a Scottish parish minister. The collection demonstrates a remarkable receptivity to new intellectual ideas. At some two thousand titles Nairn's is the biggest library formed in this period for which we have detailed and accurate records. The collection is analysed by subject. In addition, there is a biographical study and chapters investigating aspects of the Scottish book market and comparing other contemporary Scottish clerical libraries. A short-title catalogue of the collection, giving references to relevant online bibliographies and catalogues, a select provenance index and a subject index complete the work"--c| Provided by publisher.;

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Scholarly book collecting in Restoration Scotland the library of the Revd James Nairn (1629-1678) / by Murray C.T. Simpson.

Author/creator	Simpson, Murray C. T.
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]
Description	viii, 338 pages : map ; 25 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost
Subjects	Nairn, James, 1629-1678--Library. Nairn, James, 1629-1678--Library. --Catalogs. Private libraries--Scotland. --Edinburgh. --History. --17th century. Early printed books--Scotland. --Edinburgh. --17th century. --Bibliography. --Catalogs. Book industries and trade--Scotland. --History. --17th century. Scotland--Intellectual life. --17th century.

Series	Library of the written word, 1874-4834 ; volume 82 The handpress world ; volume 63
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.
Abstract	"The wide scholarly interests of Scots in the Restoration period are analysed by Murray Simpson through this in-depth study of the library of James Nairn (1629-1678), a Scottish parish minister. The collection demonstrates a remarkable receptivity to new intellectual ideas. At some two thousand titles Nairn's is the biggest library formed in this period for which we have detailed and accurate records. The collection is analysed by subject. In addition, there is a biographical study and chapters investigating aspects of the Scottish book market and comparing other contemporary Scottish clerical libraries. A short-title catalogue of the collection, giving references to relevant online bibliographies and catalogues, a select provenance index and a subject index complete the work"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-331) and indexes.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2020018166
ISBN	9789004402430 (hardback ; acid-free paper)
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