SCIENTIST, SCHOLAR & SCOUNDREL.; A Bibliographical Investigation of the Life and Exploits of Count Guglielmo Libri. Mathematician, Journalist, Patriot, Historian of Science, Paleographer, Book Collector, Bibliographer, Antiquarian Bookseller, Forger and Book Thief.
New York: The Grolier Club, 2013. 1st Edition. xxii, 176, [2] pp (including Index). Illustrated. 8vo. Printed blue paper covers. "Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja was an Italian count and mathematician, who became known for his love and subsequent theft of ancient and precious manuscripts. Appointed the Inspector of Libraries..... More