Richard de Bury
Also known as Richard Aungerville, de Bury took his name from his birthplace near Bury St. Edmund's. He served as High Chancellor and Treasurer of England, and eventually rose to the post of Bishop of Durham, but he is best known to us as a bibliophile and author of Philobiblon: The Love of Books.
Important Dates
Born: Jan. 24, 1287
Completed Philobiblion: Jan. 24, 1345
Died: Apr. 24, 1345
From Your Guide
Philobiblon
An introduction to Richard de Bury and his book about books.The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
Complete text of the Philobiblon, translated by E. C. Thomas; from the Chatto & Windus Publication, London, 1909. In 20 chapters, a preface and a prologue, online here at the Medieval History site.
On the Web
Catholic Encyclopedia: Richard de Bury
Description of link just like msub.Cambridge History of English and American Literature: Richard de Bury
Concise overview of de Bury and his work.
Related Resources
Book, Manuscript and Printing History
Sites that explore general printing history, paper & parchment, scriptoria, technology of the book, printers and typographers, and various book styles.
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