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Checa Cremades, Jose Luis
Bibliografia fundamental sobre botanica e historia natural (siglo XV-siglo XVIII). Las plantas del mundo vistas a traves de 250 impresos prelinneanos (bibliography of botany and natural history, 1471-1797
A massive bibliography of important books in the fields of botany and natural history, from the birth of printing until the late 18th century. Over 250 items thoroughly described. While Checa Cremades is an amateur bibliographer and makes some very basic mistakes, this work is still a very worthwhile reference. 535 pp. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. Fine and bright.
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Mendez Bejarano, Mario
Diccionario de escritores, maestros y oradores naturales de Sevilla y su actual provincia
Three volumes in one. A massive bio-bibliography, with 3,830 entries (over 1200 pages) on writers born in the province of Seville. With a special section on Arabic and Hebrew writers at the back. One of 2000 copies, fine in publisher's attractive imitation vellum.
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Onzea, Wilfried
Edward Burrett and the Penmiel Press
A bibliography of this English private press. Limited to 200 copies printed letterpress on fine paper. This copy signed by Burrett, the proprietor of the press. Facsimiles. Small, thin, square 8vo. Fine in original wraps.
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Desvaux, L'abbe Albert and l'abbe A.-L. Letacq
Essai sur la bibliographie de l'Abbaye de Saint-Evroult et du Canton de la Ferte-Fresnel
An extremely rare bibliography, focusing on a specific abbey and its region (in Normandy). 83 pp. 4to. Bound in marbled boards, original wraps preserved. Uncut and unopened. Wraps a bit discolored, else fine and bright. Almost impossible to find.
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Beebe, Lucius and Robert K. Bulkley, Jr. (Edward Arlington Robinson)
A Bibliography of the Writings of Edward Arlington Robinson
The first Robinson bibliography. 8vo, fine in buckram. Looks like it might be a reprint, but there is no printed indication that it is.
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La Vinaza, El Conde de
Bibliografia espanola de lenguas indigenas de America
The best bibliography of early printed material on new-world languages. 1188 items described, many in great detail. Glossary of languages at back. This reprint includes a new 64-page introduction. Large 4to, fine, uncut and unopened in original wraps.
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Millett, Fred B.
Contemporary American Authors
Thick 8vo, 716 pp. 219 bio-bibliographies of the major writers of the first half of the 20th century. Fine in publisher's buckram.
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Perez Pastor, Cristobal
La imprenta en Toledo: descripcion bibliografica de las obras impresas en la imperial ciudad desde 1483 hasta nuestros dias
A bibliography of books printed in Toledo, Spain from 1483 until the late 19th cenury. Over 1500 items accurately described, some in great detail. Facsimiles. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Nissen, Claus
Die illustrierten Vogelbuecher: ihre Geschichte und Bibliographie (Vogelbucher bibliography)
Limited-edition (150 copies) reprint of one of the great ornithological bibliographies. 223 pp. 1031 items fully described. Plates. Fully indexed. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright. As new.
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Bengesco, Georges and Jean Malcolm (Voltaire)
Voltaire. Bibliographie de ses oeuvres [with] Table de la bibliographie de Voltaire.
Five volumes bound in three, complete with the supplement issued in 1953. FIRST (and only non-reprint) EDITION OF THE MONUMENTAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF VOLTAIRE. Thousands of items described in great detail. Engraved frontispieces. Edition limited to 550 numbered sets, of which this is one of 500 on good wove paper. Large 8vos. Attractively bound in recent cloth, leather spine labels. ENTIRELY UNCUT. Original wraps bound in. Light foxing, else an excellent set. Supplement in wraps. Scarce and important.
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Weeks, Stephen B.
The Press of North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century, with Biographical Sketches of Printers, an Account of the Manufacture of Paper, and a Bibliography of the Issues.
First and only edition of the standard monograph and bibliography. 130 items thoroughly described. Edition limited to 250 numbered copies. 4to. Attractively bound in recent marbled boards. Uncut. Fine and bright. Scarce.
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Sorarrain, G. de
Catalogo de obras euskaras (Basque bibliography)
An extensive bibliography of works relating to the Basques, the Basque Country, and the Basque language. Over 1500 items described, many in great detail. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Lopez Ruiz, Jose Maria
Un siglo de risas: 100 anos de prensa de humor en Espana (1901-2000) (bibliography of 20th-century Spanish humor magazines)
The standard monograph and bibliography devoted to humor magazines published in Spain during the 20th century. XIII, 383 pp. plus 16 plates with 64 color reproductions of magazine covers. Printed on good wove paper. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. New.
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Colmeiro, Miguel
La botanica y los botanicos de la peninsula hispano-lusitana. Estudios bibliograficos y biograficos
An extensive bibliography of botanical works by Spanish and Portuguese authors, followed by biographical notices. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Jouin, E., V. Descreux, and A. Peeters-Baertsoen
Bibliographie occultiste et maconnique. Repertoire d'ouvrages imprimes et manuscrits relatifs a la franc-maconnerie, les societes secretes, la magie, etc.
Volume I, all published. THE SCARCE ORIGINAL (and only non-reprint) EDITION. An important bibliography. 982 items described in great detail. 653 pages. Large 8vo. Original wraps. Wraps somewhat chipped, spine worn, INTERNALLY UNCUT, FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Carmena y Millan, Luis
El periodismo taurino: indice de periodicos taurinos desde 1819 a 1898
A bibliography of 19th century periodicals relating to bullfighting. Large slim 8vo, fine in original wraps.
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Naville, Arnold (Andre Gide)
Bibliographie des ecrits de Andre Gide
The definitive bibliography of Gide's work. One of 1800 numbered copies. Near fine and uncut in original wraps, glassine. Large 8vo.
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Dreux-Duradier and M. de Lastic-Saint-Jal
Histoire litteraire du Poitou (bio-bibliographie)
Two volumes, complete. An outstanding set of the rare original edition of this extremely important bio-bibliography of the Poitou. XV, 470, 499 pp. Printed on fine wove paper. From the library of French politician Jacques Foucher (1913-1994), who served as the president of the Conseil Regional de Poitou-Charentes from 1976 to 1978 (his attractive wood-engraved bookplate on front pastedown of each volume, his card laid into volume I). Large 8vo. Beautifully bound (for Foucher) in quarter morocco and decorated boards, Foucher's initials in gilt at tail of spine of each volume. Uncut. Original wraps preserved. FINE AND BRIGHT, with no defects.
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Ruelle, Charles-Emile
Bibliographie generale des Gaules. Repertoire systematique et alphabetique des ouvrages, memoires et notices concernant l'histoire, la topographie, la religion, les antiquites et le langage de la gaule jusqu'a la fin du Ve siecle
Four parts in one, COMPLETE. First (and only non-reprint) edition of this important bibliography. 1 blank leaf; 3 leaves; XI pp; 1732 + (801*-822*) columns. Thousands of items fully described. 4to. Old cloth, lightly worn and discolored. Internally fine and bright. This original edition, issued in four parts, is very scarce complete. Vicaire VI, 1237.
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Haeghen, Ferdinand van der (Antoine, Antonius Schorus)
Antoine Schorus. Bibliographie. (bibliography of Antonius Schorus)
The very rare bibliography of all editions of the works of Schorus, almost all printed in the 16th century. Extremely precise and detailed entries. Title-page plus 110 leaves, printed rectos only. 12mo. Later hardcover binding. Traces of wear to binding, else FINE AND BRIGHT.
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El libro de arte en espana
A scarce exhibition catalogue. Full bibliographical descriptions of Spanish art books 1498-1882. "Art books" includes illustrated books, architecture books, and books about art and/or artists. Numerous facsimiles. 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Pigoreau, Alexandre-Nicolas
Petite bibliographie biographico-romanciere, ou Dictionnaire des romanciers, tant anciens que modernes, tant nationaux qu'etrangers. Avec un mot sur chacun d'eux, et la notice des romans qu'ils ont donnes, soit comme auteurs, soit comme traducteurs.
First and only (non-reprint) edition of this important bibliography of novels, with brief biographies of the authors. 2, iv, 5-354 pp. Many supplements were issued later. 8vo. Contemporary quarter calf and decorated boards. Binding worn but structurally sound. Some internal foxing, else clean. Very scarce.
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Oldenbourg, Maria Consuelo (Hans Baldung Grien)
Die Buchholzschnitte des Hans Baldung Grien: ein bibliographisches Verzeichnis ihrer Verwendungen
A bibliography of Hans Baldung Grien's woodcut book illustrations, copiously illustrated with excellent facsimiles, many tipped-in. Very scarce. 8vo, fine in original wraps.
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Henrich, Manuel (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra) (Azorin and Givanel-Mas, introductions)
Iconografia de las ediciones del Quijote. Ediciones castellanas
A bibliography of Spanish and Catalan editions of Don Quixote up to 1905. Introductory essays by Givanel-Mas and Azorin. Title-pages of all editions reproduced, many in red and black. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT. New.
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Gayangos, Pascual de
Catalogo razonado de libros de caballerias que hay en lengua castellana o portuguesa, hasta el ano 1800 con un discurso preliminar
The standard bibliography of Spanish and Portuguese romances of chivalry. A lengthy preface followed by a thorough bibliography. Folio, original wraps, fine.
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Sune Benages, Juan and Juan Sune Fonbuena
Bibliografia critica de ediciones del Quijote impresas desde 1605 hasta 1917
A bibliography of editions of Don Quixote, with 966 editions described in great detail. Facsimiles. 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Martin, Francois, R.P. (l'Abbe V. Bourienne and Tony Genty, editors)
Athenae Normannorum veteres ac recentes, seu syllabus auctorum qui oriundi e Normannia aut qui Normanniae convenienter inserti, quotquot datum fuit colligere. Bio-bibliographie normande (Alain Chartier, et al.)
Two volumes. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. ALL PUBLISHED of this monumental bio-bibliography of Norman authors, written in 1720 by Francois Martin (1640-1721). Complete from ABBO to CONSTANTIN (Robert). 271 articles, with extensive bibliographical notes added by the editors. Includes, for example, the first extensive bibliography of the works of Alain Chartier. 794 pp. plus several title-page facsimiles. Edition limited to 170 numbered sets, of which this is one of 150 printed on fine wove paper with the facsimiles printed on fine laid paper. 4to. Original wraps. Light wear and staining to wraps. Internally UNCUT, UNOPENED, FINE, AND BRIGHT. See Frere II, 285. Rare and important.
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Deutsche Bibliophilie in drei Jahrzehnten: Verzeichnis der Veroeffentlichungen der deutschen bibliophilen gesellschaften und der ihnen gewidmeten Gaben
The scarce original edition of this complete bibliography of the output of the German bibliophile societies during the first three decades of the 20th century. Hundred of items described with complete details. Fully indexed. One of 1000 numbered copies, this copy in loose gatherings, never bound, uncut and unopened, with huge margins. 4to, fine.
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Munoz y Romero, Tomas
Diccionario bibliografico-historico de los antiguos reinos, provincias, ciudades, villas, iglesias y santuarios de Espana
The standard topo-bibliography of Spanish places. The scarce original edition. Large 4to, original printed wraps. Minor wear to wraps, else UNCUT, UNOPENED, FINE, AND BRIGHT.
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Cordier, Henri
Bibliotheca sinica [with] Bibliotheca indosinica [with] Bibliotheca japonica
12 volumes bound in 7. Together, these three works constitute the standard bibliography of East Asia. Monumental. 8vo. Fine in publisher's cloth.
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Vindel, Francisco
El arte tipografico en Espana durante el siglo XV. Sevilla y Granada.
Reprint of this classic bibliography of Andalusian incunabula. Originally published as a volume in Vindel's comprehensive survey of 15th-century printing in Spain, this volume was reprinted in a limited edition of 2000 copies as part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New World. Over 150 items described with numerous facsimiles for each item, many full-page and many printed in red and black. A beautiful production, printed on laid paper and bound in decorated imitation vellum. Large folio, LII + 440 pages.
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George Gordon, Lord Byron
Bibliographical Catalogue of First Editions, Proof Copies & Manuscripts of Books by Lord Byron....
Reprint of an exhibition catalogue which serves as an excellent Byron bibliography, with numerous facsimiles and detailed descriptions. Large 4to, fine in publisher's buckram.
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Gordan, John D.
Landmarks in English Literature in First or Early Editions 1490-1900
Several dozen lengthy descriptions of first and early editions of highly important English literature. Reprint limited to 150 copies. Large 4to, fine in publisher's buckram.
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Simon Diaz, Jose
Impresos del siglo XVII: Bibliografia selectiva por materias de 3.500 ediciones principes en lengua castellana
First and only edition of the best bibliography of 17th century Spanish first editions. 3,442 items fully described. Thick 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine in a NF dj.
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Herrero Salgado, Felix
Aportacion bibliografica a la oratoria sagrada espanola
The standard bibliography of Spanish sermons and religious rhetoric. 5,340 items fully described. 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine in a slightly soiled dj.
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O'Dell, Sterg
A Chronological List of Prose Fiction in English Printed in England and Other Countries 1475-1640
Reprint limited to 100 copies. Hundred of items fully described. Large 4to, fine in publisher's buckram.
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Stewart, George R., Jr. (Bret Harte)
A Bibliography of the Writings of Bret Harte in the Magazines and Newspapers of California 1857-1871
Offprint from the University of California Publications in English. Looks like it may be a reprint, but there is no printed indication that it is. Over 400 items described. 4to, fine in buckram.
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Foulche-Delbosc, R.
Bibliographie des voyages en Espagne et en Portugal
Quality reprint of this classic travel bibliography. Over 1000 editions relating to journeys in Spain and Portugal described, many in great detail. Printed on laid paper. Large 8vo, fine in original wraps.
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Indice ultimo de los libros prohibidos [Index librorum prohibitorum] y mandados expurgar: para todos los reinos y senorios del catolico rey de las Espanas, el senor Don Carlos IV
Reprint of this bibliographic account of books prohibited in Spain at the close of the 18th century. 4to, fine in publisher's wraps.
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Genoves y Olmos, Eduardo
Catalech descriptiu de les obres impreses en llengua valenciana
Four volumes. Complete catalogue of books published in Valencian language (or the Valencian dialect of Catalan, if you prefer) from 1474 to 1910. Small 8vo, fine in publisher's wraps.
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De la Sicotiere, Leon, and Mathurin-Adolphe de Lescure (Marie-Antoinette)
Bio-bibliographie de la reine Marie-Antoinette
A PRISTINE COPY OF THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIRST BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MARIE-ANTOINETTE. 62, [2] pp. 248 items described. Printed on fine wove paper. According to Tourneux ("Marie-Antoinette devant l'histoire", first edition, 1895, p. II), 100 copies of this book were printed, and almost all of them were destroyed. 8vo. Original wraps (rebacked). Internally UNCUT, FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Medina, Jose Toribio
La imprenta en Manila desde sus origenes hasta 1810 [with] La imprenta en Manila desde sus origenes hasta 1810, adiciones y ampliaciones
Two volumes. The standard bibliography of Manila imprints. Over 500 items described, most in great detail. Small 4to, fine in original wraps.
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Santiago Mulas, Vicente de
La novela criminal espanola entre 1939 y 1975
A complete bibliography of the Spanish crime novel from the end of the Spanish Civil War until the death of Franco. One of 2000 copies printed. 378 pp. Large 8vo, original wraps, fine.
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Duran Lopez, Fernando
Catalogo comentado de la autobiografia espanola (siglos XVIII y XIX)
A comprehensive bibliography of Spanish autobiographical writings, including both books and articles, written during the eighteenth and ninteenth centuries. 8vo, fine in original wraps.
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Garcia-Romeral Perez
Bio-bibliografia de Viajeros Espanoles (siglos XVI-XVII) [with] Bio-bibliografia de Viajeros Espanoles (siglo XVIII) [with] Bio-bibliografia de Viajeros Espanoles (siglo XIX) [with] Bio-bibliografia de Viajeros Espanoles (1900-1936)
Four volumes. A comprehensive bibliography of travel literature written by Spaniards since 1500. 8vo, fine in publisher's wraps.
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Drujon, Fernand
Les livres a clef: etude de bibliographie critique et analytique
Two volumes. The standard bibliography of livres a clef (i.e., in which the characters represent real people, albeit with different names). Text in two columns. One of 600 numbered copies, printed on fine laid paper. Bound in three-quarters contemporary hardgrain morocco and cloth by A. Thom & Co. (signed). All edges marbled. Light rubbing to binding, otherwise fine. A very attractive copy. Large 8vo.
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Fournier, F.I.
Dictionnaire portatif be bibliographie
A beautiful copy of the first edition of this important precursor of Brunet's Manuel du libraire. More than 17,000 books described, most with prices and many with notes. 8vo, contemporary gilt- and blind-stamped leather over boards. Spine faded and very slightly rubbed, but otherwise a fine copy. Contemporary bookplate on front pastedown.
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Jannet, Pierre, J.-F. Payen, and Auguste-Alexandre Veinant
Bibliotheca Scatologica, ou catalogue raisonnÈ des livres traitant des vertus faits et gestes de trËs noble et trËs ingÈnieux Messire LUC (‡ rebours), seigneur de la chaise et autres lieux....
FIRST EDITION of the standard bibliography of asses, farting, and excrement. xxxi, 144 pp. A well-researched and precise bibliography, yet still great fun. Printed on good wove paper. Large 8vo. Bound in 19th-century cloth-backed marbled boards. Light wear to extremities of binding, a bit of minor spotting, but still a very good, clean, and attractive. EXTREMELY RARE.
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Klupfel, Engelbert
Vetus Bibliotheca Ecclesiastica
Volume I, all published of what was to be a monumental scholarly study of the antiquities of the Church. Includes a wealth of bibliographic information about early books and manuscripts pertaining to the Church and the church fathers. Three full-page engraved plates. 8vo. Bound in recent boards, with an old leather spine label. Stamp (in Hungarian?) on title-page, else fine and bright.
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Salomons, Vera (Choffard)
Choffard XVIIIth Century French Book-Illustrators:
An attractive monograph about this important eighteenth-centruy French book illustrator and engraver. Includes an extensive bibliography of books illustrated by Choffard, with very complete descriptions. Text printed on fine laid paper. Numerous facsimiles on fine wove paper. Original quarter-vellum over boards. Some wear, but overall near fine. Very fresh internally.
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