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LITERARY ANECDOTES OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS A LITERARY HISTORY OF THE PERIOD.
Nicoll, W. Robertson and Thomas J. Wise
2 volumes.
First edition. (Todd no.186a; Pariser no.10). "For the importance of Literary Anecdotes which contain massive contributions by both Wise and Forman, in the establishment of the forgeries, see An Enquiry p.135." A scarce set of prime importance in the study of Wise and his forgeries. Inner hinge of first volume cracked but solid. Better condition than most sets seen.
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CATALOGUE OF BOOKS, MAPS, PLATES OF AMERICA, AND OF A REM...
With the three facsimile plates present in the first volume. Contains a fine selection of early books concerning the exploration and settling of America. His essay is given on pages v to viii. Bound with Part II. Books (supplement) and Part III. Portraits, Autographs, Plates, Atlases and Maps. Also present is a 16 pages "Rough List" that supplemented the larger catalogue. Ex library copy with markings including the library name perforated on the title page of volume one and on the three plates.
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