Bibliographical Society

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The Bibliographical Society was founded in 1892 to promote and encourage study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography. Since then its scope has widened to include the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the study of bookbinding, and the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries and the study of provenance, readership, and book collecting.

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1892

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Aberystwyth Bibliographical Group

The Aberystwyth Bibliographical Group, formed in 1970, exists to foster a scholarly interest in printed books, periodicals, manuscripts and maps and associated subjects. A programme of five lectures i… read more about Aberystwyth Bibliographical Group

Aberystwyth

Cambridge Bibliographical Society

The Cambridge Bibliographical Society was founded on 20 January 1949 for the promotion and publication of bibliographical studies. The Society holds regular meetings at Cambridge University Library. M… read more about Cambridge Bibliographical Society

Cambridge

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society

The Edinburgh Bibliographical Society promotes the study of books and manuscripts of any date, particularly Scottish, through meetings, publications, and other activities. Founded in 1890, it is the o… read more about Edinburgh Bibliographical Society

Edinburgh

Oxford Bibliographical Society (OBS)

The Oxford Bibliographical Society (OBS), founded in 1922, is a lively and inclusive group of enthusiasts that seeks to promote a shared interest in bibliographical matters, including manuscripts, pri… read more about Oxford Bibliographical Society (OBS)

Oxford

Printing Historical Society

Founded in London in 1964, The Printing Historical Society now has individual and institutional members worldwide. Fully committed to its original aims, the Society fosters interest in the history of … read more about Printing Historical Society

London