[Free Public Libraries] Notes on Free Public Libraries and Museums Edited by James Hibbert.

"Privately Printed for Distribution". Pamphlet, xiii.110pp., 8vo, with detached folding plan (described below), disbound, library marks and some foxing on title page, good condition. Label on verso of title "Presented by James Hibbert Alderman of the Borough of Preston"; Preface (the origins and purpose of the pamphlet); Contents; Report to the Free Library Committee of a scheme for the foundation of a free public library [...]"; Corrections. The folding plan which has become detached, 28 x 42com, small portion of blank margin missing with repair, closed tear on a fold, mainly good condition and complete: "Plan referred to in the Reprt to the Free Library Committee of a scheme for the foundation of a free public Library and Museum in Association with the Harris Trustees" ("James Hibbert | Preston, Feb. 1879"). No copy currently on the market except PODs. Five copies on COPAC/WorldCat.