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Bibliomania Part 1

Monday 23 July 2007 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Self-confessed bibliomaniac Ian Sansom explores the history and characteristics of the condition. First identified in 1809 by the Rev Thomas Frognall Dibdin, bibliomania has taken many forms - among them, Ian's obsession with the books no one else wants.

Duration:

15 minutes




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