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Moule, Thomas
Bibliotheca Heraldica Magnae Britanniae. An Analytical Catalogue of Books on Genealogy, Heraldry, Nobility, Knighthood, & Ceremonies: with a List of Provincial Visitations, Pedigrees, Collections of Arms, and Other Manuscripts; and a Supplement...
A LARGE-PAPER COPY of the original edition of this massive bibliography of printed and manuscript sources on heraldry, genealogy, nobility and other matters pertaining to the British aristocracy. About 1,000 items cited and described in detail, plus a short-title catalogue of continental works on the same subjects. Beautifully printed on fine wove paper. Folio. Attractively bound in recent cloth. Frontispiece engraving stained (mainly marginal), else uncut, fine, and bright.
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Goddard, Canon Ed. H.
Wiltshire Bibliography. A Catalogue of Printed Books, Pamphlets and Articles Bearing on the History, Topography and Natural History of the County
A standard bibliography of Wiltshire, including of course a section on Stonehenge. Thousands of items listed. 8vo, publisher's cloth. Minimal wear to extremities of binding, else fine.
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Carbonero y Sol, Leon
Indice de libros prohibidos (Index librorum prohibitorum) mandado publicar por su santidad el papa Pio IX. Edicion oficial espanola....
A massive compilation of titles prohibited by the Church, complete with information on when each book was forbidden. Large squarish 8vo. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Zaccaria, Antonucci (Gaetano) and Raffaele de Minicis (Francesco Marcolini da Forli)
Catalogo ragionato di opere stampate per Francesco Marcolini da Forli, compilato da Don Gaetano Zaccaria ravennate con memorie biografiche....(bibliography of books printed by Francesco Marcolini)
First and only edition of this extremely rare bibliography of books printed by Francesco Marcolini da Forli. 91 pp + leaf of errata and additions (this leaf is often missing). A well-documented bibliographical notice by Raffaele de Minicis (40 pp., 89 footnotes), is followed by an extensive bibliography (51 pp.), in which dozens of editions are described in great detail. THIS IS APPARENTLY THE AUTHOR'S PERSONAL COPY: there are about 30 marginal notes and corrections, sometimes quite extensive, with proofreading marks, in a contemporary hand. In some of these notes the annotator refers to specific observations in the printed text as his own. Printed on good wove paper. 8vo. Attractively bound in recent cloth, original wraps bound in. Binding fine. Some light internal spotting, else clean. Bigmore & Wyman III, 109. A very good copy of a most unusual book.
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Funck, M.
Le livre belge a gravures. Guide de l'amateur de livres illustres imprimes en Belgique avant le XVIIIe siecle
The standard monograph and bibliography dedicated to Belgian illustrated books from the advent of printing to 1700. Hundreds of items thoroughly described. ONE OF ONLY 75 NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON FINE ARCHES WOVE PAPER for the members of the Societe des Bibliophiles et Iconophiles de Belgique (this copy printed for Ludovic de Buggenoms). Numerous beautifully-produced facsimiles. 4to. Original wraps. Minimal wear to covers, internally fine and uncut.
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Planas, Miquel, Pilar Velez, D. Moli
Miquel Plana: Llibres de bibliofil / Llibres de bibliofilia 1972-1989
The complete catalogue of books illustrated and published by the leading contemporary producer of Catalan livres d'artiste. Dozens of items illustrated and described in detail. One of 1400 copies printed. Laid in are the announcement of an exhibition of his illustrated books (April 1989) and an invitation to the opening of that exhibition, both printed on fine wove paper. 4to. Bound in heavy fine paper (Guarro aquarelle) wraps, the front cover printed by Planas in polychrome with wooden types. As new, with no defects.
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Gomez Moreno, Maria Elena and Jesus Bermudez Pareja (Manuel Gomez Moreno)
Bibliografia de Don Manuel Gomez Moreno. Homenaje en el centenario de su nacimiento.
The bibliography of books and articles written by this major scholar of Spanish art. Hundreds of items. Edition limited to 630 copies. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Mendez, Francisco and Dionisio Hidalgo
Tipografia Espanola, o Historia de la Introduccion, Propagacion y Progresos del Arte de la Imprenta en Espana. A la que antecede una noticia general sobre la imprenta de la Europa y de la China: adornado todo con notas instructivas y curiosas.
A standard bibliographical account of early printing in Spain, organized by town. XIV, 436 pp. and a large folding chart. Extensive studies of the earliest printers in Spain and their productions. Mendez had planned to publish a second volume, but the manuscript was lost before it had been printed. One color plate, numerous facsimiles. Printed on laid paper. 4to, original wraps. Fine and bright. Bigmore & Wyman II, 36: "This is still a most esteemed work on Spanish typography."
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Gagnon, Phileas
Essai d'une Bibliographie Canadienne. Inventaire d'une Bibliotheque comprenant imprimes, manuscrits, estampes, etc. relatifs a l'histoire du Canada et des pays adjacents, avec des notes bibliographiques
Two volumes, complete. FIRST EDITION of one of the classic Canadian bibliographies. Almost 8,000 items described, many in great detail. [4], X, 711, [5], XIII, 462 pp. Facsimiles. 4to. Bound in sturdy cloth, original wrappers bound in. Front wrapper of volume I a bit restored and last leaf of volume I stained, else internally clean. Bindings perfect.
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Miquel Rosell, Francisco
Inventario general de manuscritos de la Biblioteca Universitaria de Barcelona (catalogue of manuscripts from the library of the University of Barcelona)
Four volumes, complete. The catalogue of one of the best collections of manuscripts in Spain. 2,030 items thoroughly described. Facsimiles. 4to. Original wraps. Wraps lightly worn, internally uncut, unopened, bright, and fine. A scarce set.
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Psaume, Etienne
Dictionnaire bibliographique ou nouveau manuel du libraire et de l'amateur de livres...precede d'un essai elementaire sur la bibliographie; par M. P***** (Psaume)
Two volumes, complete. First and only edition of this important 19th century universal bibliography. Thousands of books described, many in great detail, with erudite and often amusing commentary. Complete with the "Bibliographie speciale et chronologique des principaux ouvrages sur l'imprimerie et la bibliologie", an extensive bibliography of bibliographies. 8vo. Attractively bound in recent cloth. Some faint internal spotting and a small marginal stain to first three leaves of volume 2, else bright and fine. Bigmore & Wyman II, 225: "Interesting for the originality of its style, and the pungency of some of its annotations." A very scarce set.
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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. 2362 thoroughly described, many of which are passed over by Brunet. Text in two columns. 4to, original wraps. Light wear to wraps. Internally uncut, fine, and bright.
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Ricci, Seymour de (Duc Robert de Parme)
Livres de liturgie imprimes aux XVe et XVIe siecles, faisant partie de la bibliotheque de son altesse royale le duc Robert de Parme
The auction catalogue of an unparalleled collection of books on the liturgy. 345 items thoroughly described. Numerous text facsimiles and full-page plates. Cross-references to Bohatta and Ales. 4to. Attractively bound in cloth by M. BUENO (signed), Spain's leading living binder. Original wraps and backstrip bound in. Morocco lettering-piece. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Fine and bright. Scarce.
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France, Noel (La Bedoyere, M. Noel-Francois-Henri Huchet, Comte de)
Description historique et bibliographique de la collection de feu M. le Comte H. de la Bedoyere sur la Revolution Francaise, l'Empire et la Restauration.
The catalogue of what was perhaps the world's greatest collection of printed and manuscript material relating to the French Revolution, Empire, and Restoration. 1 leaf; lithographed frontispiece portrait of La Bedoyere; 1 leaf; XVI, 687 pp. 3129 items described. The collection was purchased en bloc by the French government. Printed on very fine wove paper. 4to. Very attractively bound in contemporary quarter morocco and decorated boards. All edges marbled. The slightest traces of wear to edges of boards, else fine and bright.
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Boyd, Ruth E. and Melissa J. Paul (Arabian Horse Trust)
The Arabian Horse Bibliography. A Project of the Arabian Horse Trust.
First edition of a useful bibliography. ONE OF 250 NUMBERED COPIES BOUND IN FULL LEATHER. Hundreds of items described in detail. A few plates. 4to. Like new.
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Medina, Jose Toribio
Bibliografia de la imprenta en Santiago de Chile desde sus origenes hasta febrero de 1817
FIRST (and only non-facsimile) EDITION OF ONE OF MEDINA'S EARLIEST AND MOST IMPORTANT BIBLIOGRAPHICAL WORKS. 166 items described in exhaustive detail. Facsimiles, including a large folding plate. Edition limited to 300 copies printed on fine laid paper. 4to. Attractively bound in contemporary quarter morocco and decorated boards. Light wear to extremities of binding. Internally fine and bright.
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Doerig Aline and Yves Gindrat (Roud, Gustave)
Bonjour a Gustave Roud, avec un portrait inedit. Catalogue d'hommage au poete. (bibliography)
A monographic priced dealer's catalogue which constitutes the best available bibliography of Roud's published work. 183 items described in great detail, including information about large-paper copies. Edition limited to only 80 numbered copies, of which this is ONE OF ONLY TEN COPIES PRINTED ON SIMILI-JAPAN PAPER, WITH THREE PHOTOMONTAGES NOT PRESENT IN THE OTHER 70 COPIES, AND THE ORNAMENT ON THE COLOPHON PAGE COLORED BY HAND. 8vo. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Doerig Aline and Yves Gindrat (Roud, Gustave)
Bonjour a Gustave Roud, avec un portrait inedit. Catalogue d'hommage au poete. (bibliography)
A monographic priced dealer's catalogue which constitutes the best available bibliography of Roud's published work. 183 items described in great detail, including information about large-paper copies. Edition limited to only 80 numbered copies, of which this is one of 70 on Dutch wove paper. 8vo. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Lacroix, Paul (P.L. Jacob, Bibliophile) (Nicolas Edme Restif de la Bretonne) (Retif)
Bibliographie et iconographie de tous les ouvrages de Restif de la Bretonne (Retif)
ORIGINAL EDITION of this monumental bibliography of Restif de la Bretonne. 1 leaf, etched frontispiece portrait of Restif, xv, 511 pp. From a total edition of 550 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 50 COPIES PRINTED ON FINE WHATMAN WOVE PAPER, with the frontispiece portrait in two states. Large thick 8vo. Beautifully bound in recent quarter morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS.
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Rauch, Nicolas
Les peintres et le livre. Constituant un essai de bibliographie des livres illustres de gravures originales par les peintres et les sculpteurs de 1867 a 1957 (bibliography of livres d'artiste)
ORIGINAL EDITION of this groundbreaking catalogue of livres d'artiste. 200 items thoroughly described. Profusely illustrated in black and white, with several full-page color plates. Edition limited to 1500 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, in perfect condition.
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Gratet-Duplessis, Pierre Alexandre
Bibliographie Paremiologique. Etudes bibliographiques et litteraires sur les ouvrages, fragmens d'ouvrages et opuscules specialement consacres aux proverbes dans toutes les langes (proverb bibliography)
The great bibliography of proverbs. 893 books described at great length. Printed on fine wove paper. 8vo. Original wraps. Wraps worn but structurally sound. Internally uncut, unopened, and clean.
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Scheler, Auguste (S.A.R. le Comte de Flandre)
Catalogue de la Bibliotheque de S.A.R. le Comte de Flandre
Two volumes, complete. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of the massive catalogue of the library of the Count of Flanders. 2 leaves, 675 pp.; 62 pp. Over 6,000 books described in great detail. Emphasis on European history. Fully indexed. Printed on laid paper. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in recent cloth. Leather spine label. Original wraps bound in. Fine and bright.
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Vaganay, Hugues
Le sonnet en Italie et en France au XVIe siecle. Essai de bibliographie comparee
ORIGINAL EDITION of this important bibliography of sonnets printed in French and Italian during the 16th century, and of later reprints and critical studies. Thousands of items described in full detail. Fully indexed. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies printed on fine Rives wove paper. 4to. Half pebbled cloth and marbled boards. Binding a bit worn at extremities, spine somewhat faded. Internally fine and bright. RARE.
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Viollet le Duc
Catalogue des livres composant la bibliotheque poetique de M. Viollet le Duc, avec des notes bibliographiques, biographiques et litteraires sur chacun des ouvrages catalogues [with] Catalogue des livres...chansons, fabliaux, contes en vers et en pro
Two volumes in one, complete. The catalogue of the private library of Viollet le Duc (father of the architect), compiled by the collector himself. Still the best bibliography of French poetry, fiction, and songs composed from the middle ages until 1700. Hundreds of items thoroughly described. Thick 8vo. Publisher's buckram. Fine and bright.
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Yve-Plessis, R. (Gaston Esnault, introduction)
Bibliographie raisonne de l'argot et de la langue verte en France, du XVe au XXe siecle.
THE RARE ORIGINAL EDITION of this groundbreaking bibliography of French slang and obscenity. XVI, 17-173, [1] pp. 365 items described in great detail. 8 full-page facsimile plates. From a total edition of only 274 copies, this is one of 250 numbered copies printed on fine laid paper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Large 8vo. Attractively bound in contemporary quarter cloth and marbled boards. Original wraps bound in. Minimal wear to binding, light fading to spine. Internally fine and bright.
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Garcia Moreno, Melchor
Catalogo Paremiologico [with] Apendice al Catalogo Paremiologico (bibliography of proverbs)
A fine reprint--with loads of new material--of this classic bibliography of Spanish proverbs. 567 items exhaustively described. Fine in original cloth with fine dustjacket. 4to. Numerous facsimiles.
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Sedo Peris-Mencheta, Juan (Miguel de Cervantes)
Ensayo de una bibliografia de miscelanea cervantina. Comedias, historietas, novelas, poemas, zarzuelas, etc. inspiradas en Cervantes o en sus obras. (bibliography of Cervantes miscellany)
First and only edition of this scarce bibliography of literary works inspired by Cervantes. XLVII, 241 pp, 1 leaf. Well over 1,000 items described in detail. Fully indexed. Edition limited to 501 numbered copies, none of which were offered commercially. 4to, original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Scholz, Manfred Guenter (Walther von der Vogelweide)
Bibliographie zu Walther von der Vogelweide
The standard research bibliography of the most important of the minnesaenger (the German troubadours). 8vo, near fine in original wraps.
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Seebass, Adolf
Alte Kinderbucher und Jugendschriften. (bibliography of children's books)
Two volumes in one. Two of the best of all priced catalogues of children's books. Thousands of items thoroughly described. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Like new.
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Ittig, Thomas (Ittigius, Ittigii) and John (Joannis) Goulter Dowling
De Bibliothecis et Catenis Patrum, Variisque veterum Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum collectionibus...Tractatus [with] Notitia Scriptorum SS. Patrum aliorumque veteris ecclesiae monumentorum.... (Bibliography of the writings of the Church Fathers)
Two volumes. ORIGINAL EDITIONS OF THESE TWO WORKS, WHICH TOGETHER FORM THE ONLY RELIABLE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS. Ittig: [8], clxii, 802, [82] pp, with engraved frontispiece and title-page printed in red and black. Dowling: xv, 282 pp plus publisher's catalogue (32 pp) bound in at end. Ittig covers every edition of the works of the Church Fathers published until 1700; Dowling continues down to 1838. All editions are described in great detail, with their complete contents specified. Both volumes fully indexed. Ittig: 8vo, bound in contemporary vellum, lightly soiled, internally fine. Dowling: Large 8vo, uncut in publisher's boards with paper spine label, spine label lightly worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT. Graesse III, 439: "Ouvrage tres important...." A monumental work, and very rare.
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Lewine, J.
Bibliography of Eighteenth Century Art and Illustrated Books, Being a Guide to Collectors of Illustrated Works in English and French of the Period (18th, XVIIIth)
A LARGE-PAPER COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Along with Cohen, one of the two standard bibliographies of 18th century illustrated books. Over 5,000 items described in detail. 35 full-page facsimile plates. From a total edition of 1100 copies, this is ONE OF 100 LARGE-PAPER COPIES PRINTED ON FINE WOVE PAPER (the rest of the edition was printed on cheap, acidic paper, and in a smaller format). Large thick 4to. Bound in cloth. A bit of wear and sunning to cloth, but still attractive and structurally solid. Internally fine and bright. Overall very good.
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[Martin Library]
The Library of H. Bradley Martin: Highly Important English Literature
Volume 8 of the Martin Library sales catalogue, this volume presents English literature. 800 lots are described in great detail. Fine in original cloth. Large quarto.
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Jimenez Catalan, Manuel
Ensayo de una tipografia zaragozana del siglo XVII [with] Ensayo de una tipografia zaragozana del siglo XVIII (bibliography of books printed in Zaragoza (Saragossa), Spain)
Two volumes, complete. Jimenez Catalan's monumental bibliography of Zaragoza imprints from 1601 to 1800. XIII, 513, [6]; 489, [9] pp. 1420 + 1576 items arranged in chronological order and thoroughly described. Includes notes on the principal printers and booksellers, a few facsimiles, and lengthy extracts from particularly interesting publications. Fully indexed. 4to. First volume bound in quarter calf; second volume in buckram. Original front wrapper preserved in both volumes. A bit of wear to binding of first volume, else a FINE AND BRIGHT SET. Very scarce.
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Godde, Jules
Catalogue raisonne d'une collection de Livres, pieces et documents, manuscrits et autographes, relatifs aux arts de Peinture, Sculpture, Gravure et Architecture...reunie par M. Jules Godde, peintre. Avec des notes du collecteur.
The catalogue of what is perhaps the best collection of art books that has ever come up for auction: comparable to Cicognara's private library, but with a greater emphasis on French, as opposed to Italian, works. 2 leaves, XVI, 400, [2] pp. Complete with 2-page supplement. 1,664 items thoroughly described, with notes, often extensive, by Godde himself. Printed on fine wove paper. 8vo. Attractively bound in contemporary quarter sheep and decorated boards. Light wear to extremities, internally fine. Never reprinted and very rare.
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Munsell, Joel
Bibliotheca Munselliana. A Catalogue of the Books and Pamphlets Issued from the Press of Joel Munsell from the Year 1828 to 1870
Reprint edition of the standard bibliography of books printed by Munsell. 191 pp. Thousands of items described in detail, often with informative and/or amusing comments. Index. 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright. Bigmore & Wyman II, 65.
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Sainz Rodriguez, Pedro
Biblioteca Bibliografica Hispanica V: Bibliografia sobre la Historia de la Imprenta (bibliography of the history of printing in Spain and Spanish America)
The standard bibliography of the history of printing in Spain and Spanish America. Includes all manner of topo-bibliographies. 498 items described in great detail. Large 8vo, original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Pelletan, Edouard and Clement-Janin (Carayon association copy)
Catalogue general annote des editions d'art Edouard Pelletan.
First and only edition of this bibliography and catalogue raisonne of Pelletan's books. [18], 98, [22] pp. Includes extremely detailed descriptions--with complete justifications and price at time of issue--of dozens and dozens of books (for example, the complete contents of the Almanach du Bibliophile are given). Fully indexed. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, ONE OF ONLY 25 NUMBERED COPIES PRINTED ON IMPERIAL JAPAN PAPER. This is furthermore a fine association copy, signed and inscribed by Pelletan to the binder Carayon. The inscription is dated October 21, 1908, only 20 days after printing was completed. Squarish 12mo, original wraps. Uncut. Spine a bit worn, else FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Bossuet, L.A.N.
Catalogue des livres relatifs a l'histoire de la ville de Paris et de ses environs, composant la bibliotheque de M. l'Abbe L.A.N. Bossuet, cure de Saint-Louis en l'Isle (bibliography, bibliographie)
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of one of the most important bibliographies of Paris. 2 leaves; III, 384 pp. 2,336 book thorougly described. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, BEAUTIFULLY PRINTED ON FINE HANDMADE LAID PAPER. Large 8vo. Original wraps. Entirely uncut. Minimal wear to wraps. Else FINE AND BRIGHT. Large-paper copies of this important catalogue are extremely rare.
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Brunet, Gustave (Charles Le Blanc association copy)
Imprimeurs imaginaires et libraires supposes. Etude bibliographique. Suivie de recherches sur quelques ouvrages imprimes avec des indications fictives de lieux ou avec dates singulieres
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of this important study of fake imprints. 2 leaves, 290 pp. A LARGE-PAPER COPY, printed on fine wove paper. An association copy from the collection of Charles Le Blanc, with his owndership stamp on title-page. Large 8vo. Contemporary quarter cloth and marbled boards. Light wear to binding, scattered foxing. Else very good. A very scarce and important bibliography.
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Antonio, Nicolas
Bibliotheca hispana vetus [with] Bibliotheca hispana nova
Four folio volumes in two sturdy decorated board slipcases, fine. Over 2500 pages. A reprint of the first monument of Spanish bibliography, a bibliographical dictionary of Spanish authors with highly detailed descriptions of the various editions of their works. The first edition was published in the late 17th century. The second edition, which is reproduced faithfully here, has long been regarded as the best because of its textual correctness and Ibarra's peerless typography.
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Houdoy, Jules
Les imprimeurs lillois. Bibliographie des impressions lilloises 1595-1700.
FIRST (and only non-reprint) EDITION OF THE STANDARD BIBLIOGRAPHY OF EARLY LILLE IMPRINTS. XXII, 391 pp. 484 books described in great detail. Short biographies of all printers. Index. Title-page printed in red and black. Edition limited to 300 copies, all printed on fine Dutch handmade laid paper. Large 4to. FINELY BOUND BY DAVID (signed) in half morocco and marbled boards. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Original wraps and backstrip bound in. Light wear to binding, else fine and bright.
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Boisgirard, Rene (Jules Couet) (Anatole France)
Catalogue de la Bibliotheque de M. Jules Couet, Bibliothecaire-Archiviste de la Comedie-Francaise (Un Vieux Bibliophile) (Anatole France)
Nine volumes, complete. The monumental auction catalogue of the private library of Jules Couet, bibliophile and for many years librarian and archivist of the Comedie-Francaise. 4983 lots in all. Particularly focused on French plays, other works pertaining to theatre, curiosa, facetiae. Also includes the best collection of works of Anatole France ever assembled. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright. A rare set.
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P.L. Jacob, Bibliophile [i.e., Paul Lacroix]
Recherches bibliographiques sur des livres rares et curieux
First and only edition of this collection of bibliographical articles by one of the great bibliographers of the 19th century. Includes three articles about editions of Rabelais, a bibliography of the books printed by Francois Juste, a bibliography of French books printed in Alsace from 1547 to 1619, a bibliography of lost or unique French books, and lots more. Focus is on 16th and 17th centuries. Very good and uncut in original parchment wraps (professionally restored). One of 550 copies on laid paper, from a total edition of 600. Very fresh internally. 8vo.
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Zimmer, Dieter E. (Vladimir Nabokov)
Vladimir Nabokov: Bibliographie des Gesamtwerks
FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST NABOKOV BIBLIOGRAPHY. Hundreds of items included. 8vo. Like new in original wraps. Very scarce.
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(Axel Eggebrecht) Neumann, Robert, Kurt Marek, and Inge Lehmkuhl
Axel Eggebrecht
Three short essays and a bibliography of Eggebrecht's writings. From the Hamburger Bibliographien series. This copy signed by Eggebrecht and with corrections in his hand.
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Colmeiro, Manuel
Biblioteca de los economistas espanoles en los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII (bibliography of Spanish economics and economists)
A spectacular edition of Colmeiro's outstanding bibliography of early Spanish economics. 405 items described in great detail, with extensive commentaries. This edition limited to 300 copies beautifully printed on fine handmade wove paper. The frontispiece portrait is an original aquatint by Jose M. Chico. Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. Minimal wear and faint spotting to wraps, internally UNCUT, UNOPENED, BRIGHT, AND FINE. In the original (somewhat defective) slipcase.
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Diputacion Provincial de Barcelona (Thomas Kempis)
Catalogo de la coleccion bibliografica de la Imitatio Christi (Thomas Kempis bibliography)
A catalogue of an astonishing private collection of editions of Kempis' Imitation of Christ. The collection was given to the Biblioteca Central de Barcelona (now the Biblioteca de Catalunya) by the collector's children. 670 items described, in many different languages. 22 plates of photographic facsimiles. Large 8vo, FINE AND BRIGHT in original wraps, uncut and unopened. Like new.
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Bitting, Katherine Golden
Gastronomic Bibliography
ORIGINAL EDITION of this classic bibliography of gastronomy. xvi, 718 pp. Printed on good wove paper. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Binding lightly worn and soiled, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. Scarce.
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Green, Henry (Andrea Alciati)
Andrea Alciati and His Books of Emblems (a bibliography)
The standard bibliography of Alciati, one of 250 copies printed. Extremely thorough descriptions, with some facsimiles, of 179 editions of Alciati's emblems published from 1522 to 1872. A presentation copy from Green to Henry Austin Whitney, signed in the year of publication. Prospectus and catalogue bound in at end. Large 8vo. Vg+ in publisher's decorated cloth. Unobtrusive professional restoration to front hinge. Very fresh internally.
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Maignien, Edmond (Bibliotheque Municipale de Grenoble)
Catalogue des incunables de la Bibliotheque Municipale de Grenoble
An outstanding catalogue. 1 leaf; XIV, 498 pp plus 3 full-page plates. 614 incunables described in great detail. 4to. Original wraps. Uncut and unopened. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.
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