the world’s first book club

way back in 1812, when you and i were just a bunch of lazy gametes chillaxing in our great great great grandparents’ private parts, the world’s first book club was established in london, england. it was called the roxburghe club because its members were the georgian era literati who were friends of the recently deceased duke of roxburghe, a noted bibliophile.

the roxburghe club, which is only rivaled in prestige by my own book club, still exists today. its membership is capped at 31 notables from “the nobility, the professional, and the academic classes” and has included famous poets, rascally lords, and oxford dons. each member is expected to underwrite the publication of a rare or curious volume for presentation to each of the other members. these editions are limited to 100 copies and their publication standards are exceedingly high. also, fine dining features prominently into each of the club’s annual meetings.

if you are a member and would like to sponsor me to become another member when some crusty old duke kicks the bucket, i will gladly give you my 1987 topps bo jackson rookie card as a bribe. it is in near mint condition. facebook wallpost me if interested.