IN HIS GOOD BOOKS: Dave Hills at work on the historic editions of the Gentleman magazine at Dorset County Library
HISTORY lovers are being invited to adopt an old Gentleman to help conserve a valuable collection in Dorchester.
The offer comes from Judy Lindsay, director of the Dorset County Museum, which has no fewer than 171 old Gentlemen in need of care and attention.
They are all volumes of the Gentleman's Magazine, dating from 1731 to 1842, and in need of repairs and re-binding.
Miss Lindsay said: "This wonderful collection is in need of care and repair. A combined team led by professional bookbinder Frank Brown and our knowledgeable library volunteer Dave Hills are planning to work through the volumes, repairing and replacing spines and broken backs as necessary."
The project needs funding to pay for professional fees and materials and Miss Lindsay hopes people will come forward to sponsor volumes.
A complete rebind will cost £40 and the repair of a less damaged one would cost £15 but donations of any amount are welcome.
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Miss Lindsay said: "Why not consider sponsoring a specific year that has significance for you in terms of a favourite historical event or for an organisation you are part of?"
The Gentleman's Magazine was founded by Edward Cave as a rich record of British and foreign affairs. It covered both sides of the news of the day and included pictures, poetry, stories, obituaries, scientific discoveries and even gardening.
For more details contact the museum on 010305 262735.
[quote]The Gentleman's Magazine was founded by Edward Cave as a rich record of British and foreign affairs. It covered both sides of the news of the day and included pictures, poetry, stories, obituaries, scientific discoveries and even gardening.[/quote] The volumes for 1758-1759 also contain Dr Samuel Johnson's (he of Dictionary fame) series of essays "The Idler".
A most worthy cause for conservation and preservation if only for these alone
The Gentleman's Magazine was founded by Edward Cave as a rich record of British and foreign affairs. It covered both sides of the news of the day and included pictures, poetry, stories, obituaries, scientific discoveries and even gardening.
The volumes for 1758-1759 also contain Dr Samuel Johnson's (he of Dictionary fame) series of essays "The Idler".
A most worthy cause for conservation and preservation if only for these alone
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