Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847

Thomas Frognall Dibdin was born in Calcutta, and orphaned at a young age; he was raised by relatives in England, and educated at Oxford. He trained to practice law, but took holy orders instead. Throughout his enigmatic and somewhat controversial life as an author, librarian, bibliographer, and bibliophile, Dibdin contributed significantly to revitalizing the popularity of books on England. He wrote poetry, and essays celebrating books, but was best known for his numerous bibliographies, which were popular and remain valuable, despite being full of errors that exposed him to ridicule. Dibdin was a founding member of the Roxburghe Club, the first of many English book clubs.

From the description of T.F. Dibdin letter to Dear sir, 1822 July 26. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67710378

Thomas Frognall Dibdin was an English antiquarian and bibliographer; his Bibliomania (1809) spurred interest in early books and rare editions. George Henry Robins was an extremely successful auctioneer in London.

From the description of ALS : [London], to George Henry] Robins, 1842 Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577070

English clergyman, bibliographer.

From the description of Thomas Frognall Dibdin letters, 1818-1820. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 493894798

Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847) was an English bibliographer.

From the description of Letters of Thomas Frognall Dibdin, 1813-1844. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122499672

Dibdin was an English bibliographer.

From the description of Papers, 1798-1836. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122556397

From the guide to the Thomas Frognall Dibdin papers, 1798-1836., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Pickering was an antiquarian bookseller and publisher of taste, known for his reprints of classical authors in a small format ("Diamond Classics") and an edition of the English poets in 53 volumes. Dibdin was an English bibliophile and antiquary whose Bibliomania (1809) spurred interest in rare books and early editions.

From the description of Letters : to William Pickering, 1826-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602924

Bibliographer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Frederick Madden, 1827 Dec. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779535097

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to W. Nicol, Esq., (1826) Nov. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270529361

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Mr. Evans, Bookseller, 1806 Apr. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270529351

From the description of Autograph letter signed, 1817 Aug. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270514114