University of Illinois Press 1987-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! University of Illinois Press paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : Q-0252014049 ISBN : 0252014049 9780252014048
Boston 1855. <p>8vo. 235 x 140 mm. 9 ¼ x 5 ½ inches. 63 pp. Removed from pamphlet volume. Original printed wrappers missing part of paper spine a few chips to edges; with faults a good sound copy.</p><br /> <p>Established in 1792 the Boston Library's mission was to offer members a gentile setting for the reading and study of literature drama history and biography. It was one of the membership libraries that contributed greatly to the cultural life of Boston during the mid-19th century and remained an important institution until it merged with the Boston Athenaeum in 1939. The first catalogue of the Library was published in 1797 followed by lists in 1805 1806 1815 1819 a large catalogue in 1824 and 1848 with supplements in 1844 and 1855. </p><br /> The Supplement for 1855 includes a list of nearly 1800 volumes and adds significantly to the collection that in 1848 reached over 11000 volumes. Reflecting the goals of the institution this supplement contains mostly fiction drama poetry history and biography. It is organized in a short-title format with shelf marks indicated. unknown
Boston 1855. <p>8vo. 235 x 140 mm. 9 ¼ x 5 ½ inches. 63 pp. Removed from pamphlet volume. Original printed wrappers missing part of paper spine a few chips to edges; with faults a good sound copy.</p><br /> <p>Established in 1792 the Boston Library's mission was to offer members a gentile setting for the reading and study of literature drama history and biography. It was one of the membership libraries that contributed greatly to the cultural life of Boston during the mid-19th century and remained an important institution until it merged with the Boston Athenaeum in 1939.  The first catalogue of the Library was published in 1797 followed by lists in 1805 1806 1815 1819 a large catalogue in 1824 and 1848 with supplements in 1844 and 1855.  </p><br /> The Supplement for 1855 includes a list of nearly 1800 volumes and adds significantly to the collection that in 1848 reached over 11000 volumes. Reflecting the goals of the institution this supplement contains mostly fiction drama poetry history and biography.  It is organized in a short-title format with shelf marks indicated. unknown books
Boston New York & Philadelphia: Lilly Wait and Co. Goodrich and Wiley T.T. Ash 1834. First edition. Hardcover. Brown cloth spine and illustrated green boards. Very good. 102 -212 pages. 17 x 13.5 cm. Index and List of Illustrations latter are black and white engravings. Owner inscriptions front free endpaper scattered light foxing. Back cover announces Periodical Publications Supplied By Samuel Coleman successor to Lilly Wait & Co. Lilly, Wait, and Co., Goodrich and Wiley, T.T. Ash hardcover
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