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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Hervas y Panduro, Lorenzo (Antonio Astorgano Abajo, editor)
Biblioteca Jesuitico-Espanola (1759-1799) [with] Biblioteca JesuÌtico-EspaÒola II: Manuscritos hispano-portugueses en siete bibliotecas de Roma (Spanish and Latin American Jesuit Bibliography)
Two volumes, complete. A monumental bio-bibliography of printed books and manuscripts relating to the Jesuits in Spain and Portugal (including the colonies in Latin America). 839 +469 pp. Edition limited to 2000 numbered copies of volume I and 1000 copies of volume II. 4to. Original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT. New.
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Cole, William (Masafumi Yamamoto)
The Illustrated Books and Print Portfolios of Masafumi Yamamoto: A Catalogue Raisonne.
The bibliography and catalogue raisonne of the livres d'artiste and print portfolios of Masafumi Yamamoto (born 1949), one of the world's great printmakers and book artists. Yamamoto has produced illustrated books in collaboration with Yves Bonnefoy, Michel Butor, Kazunari Suzumura, Joan Brossa, Pere Gimferrer, and many others. The author, William Cole, holds a doctorate from Harvard University and has written many scholarly articles and books about books and prints. EDITION LIMITED TO 300 NUMBERED COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND WITH THE ARTIST'S INKSTAMP. Includes high-resolution color plates (many full-page) of all of the prints in the books, and exhaustive bibliographical descriptions. Printed on fine paper. Folio. New.
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Cole, William (Masafumi Yamamoto)
The Illustrated Books and Print Portfolios of Masafumi Yamamoto: A Catalogue Raisonne.
The bibliography and catalogue raisonne of the livres d'artiste and print portfolios of Masafumi Yamamoto (born 1949), one of the world's great printmakers and book artists. Yamamoto has produced illustrated books in collaboration with Yves Bonnefoy, Michel Butor, Kazunari Suzumura, Joan Brossa, Pere Gimferrer, and many others. The author, William Cole, holds a doctorate from Harvard University and has written many scholarly articles and books about books and prints. FROM A TOTAL EDITION LIMITED TO 300 NUMBERED COPIES, THIS IS ONE OF ONLY 35 COPIES WITH AN ORIGINAL PENCIL-SIGNED AND NUMBERED ETCHING BY MASAFUMI YAMAMOTO. Book also signed by the author (in ink) and the artist (with his inkstamp). Includes high-resolution color plates (many full-page) of all of the prints in the books, and exhaustive bibliographical descriptions. Printed on fine paper. Folio. New.
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Espinos Quero, Antoni (Vicente Blasco Ibanez)
La obra literaria de Vicente Blasco Ibanez: catalogo de ediciones
The best bibliography of Blasco Ibanez' work. 787 editions described, and hundreds of critical studies as well. 8vo, original wraps, fine.
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Yve-Plessis, R.
Essai d'une Bibliographie Francaise methodique et raisonnee de la Sorcellerie et de la Possession Demoniaque
An exhaustive bibliography of French works on witchcraft and the occult. 1793 items described, some at great length. 4to. Publisher's cloth. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Gil Grimau, Rodolfo and Fatima Roldan Castro
Corpus aproximativo de una bibliografia espanola de Al-Andalus
A comprehensive bibliography of Andalusia under Arab domination. 9,898 items listed. 4to, original wraps. Fine.
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Segnini, Yolanda
La Editorial-America de Rufino Blanco-Fombona, Madrid 1915-1933
A monograph, with a detailed bibliography. Edition limited to 2,000 numbered copies. Errata slip laid in. 8vo, original wraps, about fine.
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Stern, Bernhard
Illustrierte Geschichte der erotischen Literatur aller Zeiten und Voelker (Illustrated History of the Erotic Literature of all Times and Peoples)
Two volumes, complete. Privately printed. First and only edition of this rare account of erotic literature. A great deal of bibliographic information. Over 60 title-page facsimiles and illustrations from early engravings (mainly 18th-century). Edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. 8vo, bound in quarter parchment and decorated boards. Minimal wear to bindings, internally clean except for occasional specks of foxing.
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Colas, Rene
Bibliographie de la Costume et de la Mode (costume bibliography)
2 volumes in one, complete. The best bibliography of rare costume books, still standard. 3,021 items thoroughly described. Fully indexed. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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Alcina Franch, Jose
Bibliografia basica de arqueologia americana (bibliography of North, Central, and South American archeology)
A comprehensive bibliography of North, Central, and South American archeology. 7610 items. 4to, original wraps. About fine.
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Clarke, Anthony H. (Jose Maria de Pereda)
Manual de bibliografia Perediana (bibliography of Jose Maria de Pereda)
The standard bibliography of Pereda. Hundred of items described in great detail. Facsimiles. 4to. Original cloth. Fine in a lightly worn dj.
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Bolton, Claire (Alembic Press)
The Alembic Press Bibliography 1978-1988
One of the rarest and most beautifully produced of the fine press bibliographies. 74 items described in great detail. Numerous tipped-in samples of the press' work, including a few printed on exotic papers. Beautifully printed on fine wove paper. Edition limited to 100 numbered copies. 4to. Bound by Claire Bolton in quarter cloth and marbled boards. The slightest traces of wear to extremities, else fine and bright.
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Leguina, Enrique de
Bibliografia e historia de la esgrima espanola
The standard bibliography of Spanish fencing. 290 items from the late 15th century to the 19th century thoroughly described, with copious notes. Large 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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Lecocq Perez, Carolina
Los "Pliegos de Cordel" en las bibliotecas de Paris
A monograph about and bibliography of the "pliegos de cordel" in Parisian libraries. 237 items described in detail. 25 high-quality photographic full-page facsimiles. 4to. Bound in publisher's leather. Fine and bright.
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Gil Grimau, Rodolfo
Aproximacion a una bibliografia espanola sobre el norte de Africa 1850-1980.
A massive bibliography of Spanish relations with North Africa from 1850 to 1980, with a focus, of course, on Morocco. Almost 900 pages. 16,172 items. Introduction in Spanish, French, and Arabic. Although the author planned to compile additional volumes, no more was published, and this volume goes from A to Z. Thick 4to. Bound in publisher's leather. Fine and bright.
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Uhagon, Francisco de and Enrique de Leguina
Estudios Bibliograficos: La Caza (Spanish hunting bibliography)
Reprint edition of this classic bibliography of Spanish books on hunting. 672 items fully described. 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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Black, George F.
A Gypsy Bibliography (Gipsy, Roma)
The standard bibliography. 4,577 items described. Large squarish 8vo, publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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Blas, Javier, et al.
Goya Grabador y Litografo. Repertorio bibliografico. (Bibliography of Goya's graphic work)
The best bibliography of materials relating to Goya's prints. Hundreds of items. 8vo. Original wraps. Like new.
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Bauer, Johann Jacob
Bibliotheca Librorum Rariorum Universalis, oder vollstaengiges Verzeichnis rarer Buecher, aus den besten Schriftstellern mit Fleiss zusammen getragen und aus eigener vieljaehrigen Erfahrung vermehret
Four volumes plus three supplements, bound in three volumes, complete. One of the great early universal bibliographies of rare books, an important precursor of Brunet and Graesse. 8vo. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright, with no defects.
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Stassart, M. le baron de
Bibliotheque de M. le baron de Stassart, leguee a l'Academie Royale de Belgique
The monumental catalogue of the book collection donated by the Baron of Stassart to the Belgian Royal Academy. Strong emphasis on books relating to Belgium. XIV, 1336 pp. 12,589 items described. Printed on fine wove paper, with large margins. Thick 4to. Attractively bound in recent cloth, with leather spine label. Original wraps bound in. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Saiz, Blanca (Alejandro, Alessandro Malespina)
Bibliografia sobre Alejandro Malaspina y acerca de la expedicion Malaspina y de los marinos y cientificos que en ella participaron (Bibliography of Alessandro Malaspina)
The standard Malaspina bibliography. 1134 items described. Fully indexed. About fine in publisher's decorated boards. 8vo.
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Kernot, Henry
Bibliotheca Diabolica being a Choice Selection of the Most Valuable Books Relating to the Devil, his Origin, Greatness and Influence. Comprising the Most Important Works on the Devil, Satan, Demons, Hell, Hell-Torments, Magic, Witchcraft, Sorcery...
AN IMPORTANT BIBLIOGRAPHY / BOOKSELLER'S CATALOGUE. Reprint. 40 pp. plus two pages with 12 wood-engravings depicting devils. Hundreds of items thoroughly (and often wittily) described. All items priced. 4to. Publisher's cloth. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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Brisman, Shimeon
A History and Guide to Judaic Bibliography
The standard monograph and bibliography of Judaica bibliographies. xx, 352 pp. Large 8vo, publisher's cloth. Dustjacket. Fine and bright, with only the slightest wips of wear to dj. Scarce.
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Perceau, Louis
Bibliographie du roman erotique au XIXe siecle. Donnant une description complete de tous les romans, nouvelles, et autres ouvrages en prose, publies sous le manteau en francais, de 1800 a nos jours, et de toutes leurs reimpressions
Two volumes in one, complete. Reprint of this outstanding bibliography. Hundreds of items described in great detail. 4to, publisher's cloth. Fine and bright. Like new.
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Apollinaire, Guillaume, Fernand Fleuret, and Louis Perceau
L'Enfer de la Bibliotheque Nationale. Bibliographie Methodique et Critique de Tous les Ouvrages Composant cette Celebre Collection avec une Preface, un Index des Titres et une Table des Auteurs.
Second and best edition of this outstanding bibliography of erotica. 930 items described in great detail. 4to. Publisher's cloth. Fine and bright.
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Sabin, Joseph
Dictionary of Books Relating to America from its Discovery to the Present Time.
29 volumes in 2, complete. Miniprint edition of the classic bibliography of Americana. Over 100,000 items described. Oblong 4to. Publisher's cloth. FINE AND BRIGHT. Like new.
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Graesse, Johann George
Tresor de Livres Rares et Precieux ou Nouveau Dictionnaire Bibliographique.
8 volumes bound in 4, complete. Along with Brunet, one of the two great universal bibliographies. Over 100,000 items thoroughly described. Thick 4to. Publisher's cloth. FINE AND BRIGHT.
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