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ROSSETTI Sergio
Rome. A bibliography from the invention of printing through 1899. The guide book, vol 1
In 8, cm. 17,5 x 25, pp. XXXI + 275 + (3). Cartonato editoriale con titoli al piatto e al dorso, sovraccoperta illustrata. Ordinari segni d'uso e lievi tracce di polvere alla sovraccoperta. Primo dei tre volumi di una bibliografia comprendente tutte le antiche pubblicazioni su Roma, elaborata per la prima volta sulla base di una ricerca ad ampissimo raggio, e su una particolare attenzione ad una collazione rigorosa. Collana: Biblioteca di Bibliografia Italiana CLVII. Testi in italiano e inglese.
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Graesse Jean George Theodore
Tresor de livres rares et preciux ou nouveau dictionnaire bibliographique
6 volumi (su 8) in 4, cm. 22,5 x 31, pp. 588; 648 + (4); 525 + (1); 704; 523 + (2); 500. Legature in tela editoriale, con titoli in oro entro tasselli, lievemente sbiaditi, per il resto in buone condizioni. L'opera completa contiene piu' di centomila articoli di libri rari, curiosi e di ricerca, opere di lusso, ecc. con le segnalazioni per distinguere le edizioni originali dalle contraffazioni, note sulla rarita', il pregio dei libri citati, i prezzi che hanno raggiunto e che ancora conservano nei negozi dei piu' rinomati librai dell'usato d'Europa. L'opera in vendita non e' completa: mancano i volumi nn. VI e VII.
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Freitag, Wolfgang M.
Art Books : A Basic Bibliography of Monographs on Artists
xxvii + 351 pages, bibliography, author index, ex art school library with usual signs. eng
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Hart, Richard E.
Victorian Britain
3rd edition. VG pbk. ISBN 0853654085. (Reader's guide ; no. 8). 20098. eng
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Krebs, Gary M.
Rock and Roll Reader's Guide
1st edition. Near fine pbk. ISBN 0823076024. Ink mark to the bottom page edge. 'A comprehensive guide to books by and about musicians and their music'. 22824. eng
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Shannon, Michael Owen
Modern Ireland : a bibliography on on politics, planning, research and development
1st UK edition. Near fine hbk bound in green cloth, gilt on black title lettering. ISBN 0853659141. xxvi, 733 p. 23360. eng
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Stokoe, C. J. L.
A bibliography of the works of Neil M. Gunn
1st edition. VG pbk. ISBN 0080350798. 16456. eng
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Lajarte, Theodore de
Bibliotheque musicale du Theatre de l'Opera: Catalogue Historique, Chronologique, Anecdotique
Six volumes. A very scarce and extensive bibliography of opera from its beginnings in Paris (in 1671) to 1849. 529 items described, most at great length. Includes details about both manuscript and printed material, about performers, and about whether and when each opera was performed and the length of its run. Biographical notes at end of each volume. Each volume with an etched portrait by Le Rat. Volumes 1-3 are each one of 100 copies on Holland laid paper. Volumes 4-6 are printed on fine wove paper. Two further volumes were published, one covering 1849-1876 and the other an appendix. 8vo, uncut in original wraps (volumes 4-6 unopened as well). Wraps with some minor tears but still bright. Internally fine.
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Garcia Ejarque, Luis
La Real Biblioteca de S.M. y su personal 1712-1836
A history of the Spanish Royal Library from its foundation in 1712 until 1836, when it became the National Library of Spain. Includes extensive bio-bibliographical notes on all of the people associated with the library during that time. Basically, this is the bibliography of the Spanish enlightenment. Published in 1997 and already out of print. 575 pp. 4to, original wraps, fine.
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Seguin, Jean
Bibliographie Critique des Ouvrages se rapportant au Folklore Bas-Normand
A rare, thorough, and highly unusual bibliography of the folklore of Lower Normandy. About 180 items described, with notes (often extensive) about content, rarity, value, and so forth. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, printed on many different hues of brightly-colored wove paper. 48 pp. Small 4to, multi-hued original wraps (beautifully produced). Uncut and unopened. A bit of wear and tear (and sunning) to wraps. Internally fine.
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Goovaerts, Alphonse
Histoire et Bibliographie de la Typographie Musicale dans les Pays-Bas
Rare original edition of this bibliography of music printed in the Low Countries from 1539 to 1841. 608 pp. 1415 items thoroughly described, with abundant notes. Nine phototype facsimiles, some folding. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in recent cloth, leather spine label. Uncut. BRIGHT AND FINE.
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Gonod, B.
Catalogue des Ouvrages Imprimes et Manuscrits Concernant l'Auvergne, extrait du catalogue general de la Bibliotheque de Clermont- Ferrand (Puy-de-Dome)
First and only edition of this exhaustive bibliogaphy of the Auvergne region of France. Over 1500 items described. 8vo, contemporary decorated boards. Uncut. Light wear to extremities, minor marginal restorations to half-title and title, occasional light spotting, but overall an attractive copy of a very uncommon bibliography.
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Gross, Charles
A Bibliography of British Municipal History, Including Guilds and Parliamentary Representation
First edition of this important bibliography. 3,092 items described. Large 8vo, publisher's cloth. Extremely light wear to extremities, bookplate. Else near fine.
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Biblioteca del Mar: Catalogo (Spanish maritime and naval bibliography)
Two volumes, complete. An extensive bibliography of Spanish maritime books. About 4,000 items described. Arranged by author (volume I) and by subject (volume II). Extensively indexed. Large 4to, original wraps. Fine.
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Torres Amat, Felix and Joan Corminas
Memorias para ayudar a formar un diccionario critico de los escritores catalanes [with] Suplemento al diccionario critico de los escritores catalanes (bio-bibliography of Catalan writers) (bibliografia)
Two volumes, complete. A reprint of the standard bio-bibliographical dictionary of Catalan writers, complete with the supplement. EDITION LIMITED TO 560 NUMBERED COPIES, long out of print. About 1,100 pages in all. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT in publisher's board slipcase.
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Sanchez-Alvarez-Insua, Alberto
Bibliografia e historia de las colecciones literarias en Espana (1907-1957)
A comprehensive bibliography of Spanish literary collections from 1907 to 1957. Section of color facsimiles of covers. One of 2000 copies printed. Large 8vo, fine in publisher's wraps.
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Calvo Rebollar, Miguel
Bibliografia fundamental de la antigua mineralogia y mineria espanolas
The standard bibliography of Spanish mining and mineralogy, from 1495 to 1936. Extensive descriptions. Facsimiles. Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. Small 4to, original wraps. Fine.
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Vinet, Ernest
Bibliographie methodique et raisonnee des beaux-arts. Esthetique et Histoire de l'Art, Archeologie, Architecture Sculpture, Peinture, Gravure, Arts Industriels, etc, etc.
Two volumes, all published. The rare original edition of this excellent bibliography of books relating to art. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, beautifully printed with large margins on handmade laid paper. 2362 thoroughly described, many of which are passed over by Brunet. Text in two columns. 4to, nicely bound in later cloth and wood-veneer over boards. Light wear to bindings. Internally uncut, fine, and bright. Large-paper copies are very rare.
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Chaves Rey, Manuel
Historia y Bibliografia de la Prensa Sevillana (History and Bibliography of Periodicals Published in Seville, Spain)
The standard bibliography of periodicals (including newspapers and magazines) published in Seville until the late 19th century. 624 items described in detail. 8vo. Original wraps. Fine.
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Clarke, Adam
A Bibliographical Dictionary [with] The Bibliographical Miscellany
Eight volumes in one, complete. The Bibliographical Dictionary, originally published in six volumes, is an early and important universal bibliography, in which the author attempts to describe all of the important, rare, or interesting works which had been published from the invention of printing until 1800. The first volume of the supplement describes English editions of the classics and notable Arabic and Persian works, in both manuscript and printed editions. The second volume of the supplement contains a history of printing, a bibliography of bibliographies, and a bibliographical list of European cities and towns where books were printed during the 15th century. Folio, publisher's cloth. Light soiling to binding. VG+ overall. Bigmore & Wyman I, 136.
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Palau i Dulcet, Antoni (Antonio)
Bibliografia Cronologica de Balmes
A great copy of this very rare bibliography of the works of nineteenth-century Catalan intellectual Jaume Balmes. The first serious bibliography compiled by Antoni Palau i Ducet (preceded by his great hoax, the "Catalech de incunables"). Palau would later earn immortality for his "Manuel del Librero Hispano Americano", the 36-volume work that remains the standard Hispanic bibliography. Edition limited to 100 copies printed on fine laid paper. 16mo, uncut in original wraps. Near fine.
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Laporte, Antoine ("L'Apotre Bibliographe")
La Bibliographie jaune
First and only edition of this very scarce bibliography of books relating to cuckoldry. From a total edition of 520 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 15 LARGE-PAPER COPIES PRINTED ON FINE LAID PAPER. Huge margins. Small 4to, attractively bound in recent yellow cloth with original wraps bound in. Front wrapper a little crinkled, chipped, and soiled. Rear wrapper a little soiled. Extreme edges of first few pages chipped and soiled. Otherwise fine and bright.
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Wilson, Arnold T.
A Bibliography of Persia
One of the standard bibliographies. Thousands of items described. 8vo, original cloth. Fine.
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Wilson, John
Shaksperiana (Shakespeariana). Catalogue of All the Books, Pamphlets, &c. Relating to Shakspeare (Shakespeare Bibliography)
First and only edition of "The first distinct effort towards a distinct Shakespeare bibliography" (Jaggard, p. 692), by a leading London book-dealer. 42-page introduction (which focuses on fake Shakespeare manuscripts and portraits) followed by a 70-page bibliography, describing 204 works about Shakespeare, the first editions of all of his works, and many editions of his complete works. Large margins, beautifully printed on fine wove paper watermarked "John Hall 1827". Very rare. 8vo, contemporary three-quarters morocco over marbled boards. Binding worn at joints and extremities, but structurally sound. Internally fine, bright, and uncut.
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Bourcard, Gustave
Graveurs et Gravures: France et Etranger. Essai de Bibliographie (bibliography of prints and printmakers)
First and only edition of this excellent bibliography of prints and printmakers. Still the best source for evaluating the rarity and value of books in this area published before 1910. Edition limited to 400 copies printed on fine Arches laid paper. 4to, original wraps. Uncut. Light wear to wraps, else fine and bright. Levis, p. 477.
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Collier, J. Payne
A Bibliographical and Critical Account of the Rarest Books in the English Language, Alphabetically Arranged, Which during the Last Fifty Years Have Come under the Observation of J. Payne Collier F.S.A.
Four volumes, complete. The last and best edition of this scarce bibliography of early English books, especially strong in literature. Printed on laid paper. 8vo, publisher's cloth with paper spine labels. Very light wear to spine ends, spine labels a little discolored, internally fine and bright. A very attractive set.
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Maggs Bros.
Books Printed in Spain and Spanish Books Printed in Other Countries (Maggs Bros. Catalogue 495, 1927)
First and only edition of this monumental bookseller's catalogue. 1358 items described, almost 900 pages. Numerous facsimiles. 4to, original wraps. Wraps soiled and a little worn, internally fine. Scarce.
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Ebisch, Walther and Levin L. Schuecking (Schuking)
A Shakespeare Bibliography
A very nice copy of this standard work. 4to, publisher's cloth. Near fine in a very good dj.
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Escudero y Perosso, Francisco, Santiago Montoto, Francisco Aguilar Pinal, and Aurora Dominguez Guzman
Tipografia Hispalense: anales bibliograficos de la ciudad de Sevilla [with] Impresos sevillanos [with] Impresos sevillanos del siglo XVIII [with] La imprenta en Sevilla en el siglo XVII (bibliography of books printed in Seville, Spain)
Four volumes, which together form the authoritative bibliography of books printed in Seville from the 15th century until 1800. Escudero (a reprint) thoroughly describes 3,022 items, Montoto contributes 602, Aguilar Pinal a further 2,289, and Dominguez Guzman 1,867 more (there is slight overlap--with cross-referencing--in some cases). Facsimiles. 8vo and 4to, original wraps. Escudero, Aguilar Pinal, and Dominguez Guzman fine and bright. Montoto has light discoloration to backstrip, internally fine, uncut, and unopened.
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Haym, Niccola Francesco
Biblioteca Italiana, ossia notizia de' libri rari italiani, divisa in quattro parti, cioe istoria, poesia, prose, arti e scienze
Four volumes bound in two, complete. Fourth and last edition of the most important bibliography of Italian rare books. The first two editions of this work are mere lists. The third edition and this fourth edition are not only far more complete, but also describe each item, often at great length. 8vo, recent cloth. Light scattered foxing, else fine.
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Levis, Howard C.
A Bibliography of American Books Relating to Prints and the Art and History of Engraving
First and only edition of this useful bibliography. The frontispiece is a wood-engraved portrait of George Washington by Alexander Anderson, originally published in 1818 and reprinted here from the original block. Edition limited to 150 numbered and signed copies printed on fine laid paper. This copy additionally inscribed and signed by Levis to Horace Parshall. 8vo, original cloth-backed boards. Uncut. Near fine, with only minimal wear to binding. Internally bright.
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Manne, L. C. J. de
Nouveau recueil d'ouvrages anonymes et pseudonymes (Bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works)
First edition of this important early bibliography of anonymous and pseudonymous works, which supplements Barbier and Querard. 2,131 items thoroughly described. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper. Large thick 8vo, original wraps. Light wear to wraps, internally bright, fine, and uncut. Rare.
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Chauvin, Victor
Bibliographie Arabe: Bibliographie des Ouvrages Arabes ou Relatifs aux Arabes publies dans l'Europe Chretienne de 1810 a 1885
12 volumes, complete. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION (aside from recent reprints). A scarce and exhaustive bibliography of works relating to the Arab world. Despite the title, this work describes numerous items printed before 1810. Very thorough descriptions. 4to, original wraps. Minimal wear to wraps, otherwise uncut, unopened, bright, and fine. An excellent set.
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Benjacob, Isaac and Jacob and Menachem Mendel Slatkine
Ozar Ha-Sepharim. Thesaurus Librorum Hebraicorum tam impressum quam manu scriptum. Bibliographie der gesammten hebraeischen Literatur mit Einschluss der Handschriften [with] supplement (Otsar Hasefarim: bibliography of Judaica and Hebraica)
First and only edition of this extremely rare and important bibliography of books and manuscripts in Hebrew and Yiddish up to 1863, with the almost equally rare supplement. Over 15,000 items thoroughly described. Title-pages in Hebrew, Russian, Latin, and German. Text in Hebrew (some titles in Yiddish), in two columns. Over 700 pp. Printed in a very small edition, much of which has surely been destroyed. WITH THE 481-PAGE SUPPLEMENT BY MENACHEM MENDEL SLATKINE, published in 1965. Slatkine provides numerous additions, corrections, and notes to the original work, as well a s a complete index. Small 4tos. Bound in original hardcover bindings. Light wear, else fine and bright. Slatkine also has dustjacket (none issued with Benjacob). Brisman gives a long, detailed, and highly favorable account of these works (A History and Guide to Judaic Bibliography, pp. 19-24, 33, etc.), in which he calls them "the most reliable and accurate Hebrew bibliography."
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Rocq, Margaret Miller
California Local History: A Bibliography and Union List of Library Holdings [with] Supplement
Two volumes, complete. Second and best edition, with the supplement. About 20,000 items described. 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine. First volume with fine dj, second volume with no dj, as issued.
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Aude, A. F.
Bibliographie critique et raisonne des Ana Francais et Etrangers
The first comprehensive bibliography of Ana, and still standard. Hundreds of items described in great detail. Edition limited to 500 numbered copies, signed by the editor. 8vo, recent cloth. Original wraps (professionally restored) bound in. Fine.
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Bowden, Edwin T. (James Thurber)
James Thurber: A Bibliography
The standard bibliography. Hundreds of items fully described. Small 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine in a fine dj.
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Green, J. A. (Thomas De Quincey)
Thomas De Quincey: A Bibliography Based upon the De Quincey Collection in the Moss Side Library.
796 items described. Among the best De Quincey bibliographies. 8vo, original cloth. Near fine.
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Bonser, Wilfrid
A Romano-British Bibliography (55 B.C.-A.D. 449) [with] An Anglo-Saxon and Celtic Bibliography (450-1087)
Four volumes, complete. The standard bibliography of Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, with the index volumes. Over 21,000 items described. 4tos, publisher's cloth. The Romano-British bibliography is like new without dustjackets (none issued). The Anglo-Saxon bibliography is very good with very good dustjackets. The Anglo-Saxon bibliography is quite scarce.
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Simmons, Charles H. (John Masefield)
A Bibliography of John Masefield
The standard Masefield bibliography. All items thoroughly described. Edition limited to 800 numbered copies. Beautifully printed on fine paper. Attractively bound in cloth and marbled boards, top edge gilt. Uncut and unopened. Fine.
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Sunyol, Gregori Maria (Gregorio Maria Sunol)
Assaig de Repertori Bibliografic Musical (music bibliography)
An offprint from Sunyol's famous work on Gregorian chant. 52 pp. Limited to 125 copies printed on fine Guarro laid paper. 4to. Original wraps, uncut and unopened. Minimal wear to wraps, else fine.
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Herluison, Henry
Plan d'une bibliotheque orleanaise ou essai de bibliographie locale (bibliography of Orleans)
A bibliography of Orleans, with a lot of material concerning Joan of Arc. 500 items described in detail. Edition limited to 100 copies. Never reprinted. Rare. 8vo. Recent cloth. Fine and uncut.
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Penney, Clara L. (Hispanic Society of America)
List of Books Printed before 1601 in the Library of the Hispanic Society of America [with] List of Books Printed 1601-1700
Two volumes, complete. The first edition of this massive bibliography. Over 1,250 pages in all. About 10,000 items described. This copy belonged to Harvard scholar Francis M. Rogers, with his signature on flyleaf of first volume. 8vo, publisher's cloth. Dustjacket on the first volume. A very good set.
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Miquel y Planas, Ramon
Ensayos de Bibliofilia (with a bibliography of books published by Ramon Miquel y Planas)
First and only edition of this scarce bibliography of works published by Ramon Miquel y Planas, who played an important role in both art nouveau book design and medieval Catalan philology. Dozen of items described in great detail, with about a hundred beautifully-produced color facsimiles, mainly of art nouveau book illustrations and ornaments. Frontispiece portrait etching by Jose Torne, printed on Japan paper. Large 4to, original wraps. Fine, uncut, and unopened. A very attractive book. Palau 171400.
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Senebier, Jean
Catalogue raisonne des manuscrits conserves dans la Bibliotheque de la Ville & Republique de Geneve (catalogue of manuscripts in Geneva)
First and only edition of the first catalogue of manuscripts in the Library of the City and Republic of Geneva. Several hundred manuscripts described at great length, often with quotations and information about provenance. Beautifully printed on fine laid paper, with engraved head and tailpieces throughout. iv, 478 pp. 8vo. Quarter calf and decorated boards. Light wear to extremities of binding, but structurally solid and still attractive. Internally bright and fine. Very rare. Graesse VI(1), 346.
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Hidalgo Nuchera, Patricio and Felix Muradas Garcia
Bibliografia sobre la encomienda y su impacto sobre la realidad socio-economica del mundo indigena en America y Filipinas
The standard (and dare I say the only) bibliography in the field. 2405 items described. Fully indexed. Printed on good paper. Edition limited to 2,000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. Fine.
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Palesa, Agostino (Dante Alighieri)
Dante. Raccolta di Agostino Dott. Palesa in Padova (bibliographical notes on Dante)
First and only edition of this scarce bibliographical work dedicated to Dante. The author, Agostino Palesa, published these notes, based on his admirable collection of rare and important editions of the works of Dante, on the occasion of the sixth centary of the poet's birth. Printed on good wove paper. Small 4to, original wraps. Light wear to spine, else about fine. Uncut and unopened. Very scarce.
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Serrano y Sanz, Manuel
Apuntes para una biblioteca de escritoras espanolas desde el ano 1401 al 1833
Four parts in two volumes, complete. The standard, massive bibliography of Spanish women writers from 1401 to 1833. Thousands of works thoroughly described, usually with biographical notes on the authors. About 1500 pages in all. This is the reprint edition, an attractive production now scarce. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Desachy, Paul (Alfred Dreyfus)
Bibliographie l'Affaire (Alfred) Dreyfus
A very scarce bibliography. 728 items. Printed on good paper, not darkening or yellowing or fragile. 4to, original wraps. Light wear to wraps, internally very good.
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Le Petit, Jules
Bibliographie des principales editions originales d'ecrivains francais du XVe au XVIIIe siecle. Ouvrage contenant environ 300 fac-similes de titres des livres decrits
A massive bibliography of first editions of French literary texts from the advent of printing until 1800. Hundreds of items described in detail. Illustrated with about 300 facsimiles of title-pages. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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