(American Antiquarian Society).

PRESENTATION FOR DAVID A. FRASER FROM THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY.

N.P. American Antiquarian Society, n.d. 8vo. self paper wrappers. (4) pages. An original print of a portrait of Isaiah Thomas from the steel plate engraved by Stephen A. Schoff, drawn by Hammatt Billings. First used in Little and Brown's issue of Buckingham's Reminiscences (Boston, 1850). Thomas was the founder of the Society. Includes a biographical sketch of Thomas. READ MORE about PRESENTATION FOR DAVID A. FRASER FROM THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY

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(Americana).

A COLLECTION'S PROGRESS, TWO RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITIONS BY THE JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY, BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Providence: The John Carter Brown Library, 1968. 4to. paper wrappers. 79 pages. Full descriptions of many important pieces of Americana. Corner bumped. READ MORE about A COLLECTION'S PROGRESS, TWO RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITIONS BY THE JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY, BROWN...

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(Balzac, Honoré de).

HONORÉ BALZAC: AN EXHIBIT OF SELECTIONS FROM THE WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE BALZAC COLLECTION OF TH ELENA R. ARENTS RARE BOOK ROOM.

(Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Libraries, 1960). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 15, (3) pages. Commentary by Albert J. George. Annotated bibliography of items in the exhibition. Illustratioins of Balzac and Royce. READ MORE about HONORÉ BALZAC: AN EXHIBIT OF SELECTIONS FROM THE WILLIAM HOBART ROYCE BALZAC COLLECTION OF TH...

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(Bibliography).

DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ DE BIBLIOLOGIE.

3 Volumes.
Paris, France: Villier, 1802. 8vo. marbled paper-covered boards. xxjv,472; 450, (6); x, 373+(1) pages. 3 Volumes. Text in French. Original work published in two volumes, but this set includes a third supplemental volume. Dedication, errata, prefatory comments, entries omitted, supplement, geographical notice, An alphabetical directory of bibliographical terms, places and people. The supplement includes an index of authors and corrigenda. First volume with three foldouts. Front board of supplemental volume separated. Spine either partly or..... READ MORE about DICTIONNAIRE RAISONNÉ DE BIBLIOLOGIE

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(Children's Books). Hurlimann, Bettina.

THREE CENTURIES OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN EUROPE.

Translated and Edited by Brian Alderson.
Cleveland: The World Publishing Co., 1968. 8vo. gilt-stamped cloth, dust jacket. xviii, 297 pages. Translated and Edited by Brian Alderson. First U.S. edition. "Important contribution to the history and bibliography of children's books." Illustrated. Well preserved copy. READ MORE about THREE CENTURIES OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN EUROPE

Price: $19.00  other currencies  Order nr. 100456

(David, Charles Wendell).

CHARLES WENDELL DAVID, SCHOLAR, TEACHER, LIBRARIAN.

Philadelphia: n.p., 1965. small 8vo. boards. 68, (2) pages. Festschrift for this librarian. Signed on the front free endpaper by Verner Clapp, one of the contributors. Spine faded. READ MORE about CHARLES WENDELL DAVID, SCHOLAR, TEACHER, LIBRARIAN

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(Dressel North, Ernest).

CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION OF ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS BOOKS ANCIENT AND MODERN IN FIRST EDITIONS.

New York, NY: Ernest Dressel North, 1924. 12mo. stiff paper wrappers bound in quarter cloth, marbled paper-covered boards. 104 pages. Catalogue Number LXX. Introduction. A catalogue of first editions by noteworthy authors and publishers. Each entry with bibliographical information, biographical data about the author, and informaiton on the reception of that editioin. Front board separated. Spine worn. READ MORE about CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION OF ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS BOOKS ANCIENT AND MODERN IN FIRST EDITIONS

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(Garvan, Anthony). Murphey, Murray G.

ANTHONY GARVAN: CULTURE, HISTORY, AND ARTIFACTS.

Philadelphia: The Library Company of Philadelphia, 1992. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 20 pages. A memorial tribute presents at a special meeting of the Library Company of Philadelphia, 25 March 1992. Fine condition. READ MORE about ANTHONY GARVAN: CULTURE, HISTORY, AND ARTIFACTS

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Gilbert, Bennett.

THE ART OF THE WOODCUT IN THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BOOK.

New York: Grolier Club, 1995. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 24 pages. Annotated checklist for an exhibition at the Grolier Club, March-May, 1995. Introduction by the author. Woodcut as illustration on front cover. READ MORE about THE ART OF THE WOODCUT IN THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE BOOK

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(Grolier Club).

EUROPE IN 1776: A BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION OF BOOKS MAPS ENGRAVINGS DRAWINGS.

New York, NY: The Grolier Club, 1987. 8vo. self paper wrappers. 14, (2) pages. Catalogue of an exhibiton of European works contemporary with the American War for Independence. 164 items. Closing remarks by Charles J. Tanenbaum. READ MORE about EUROPE IN 1776: A BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION OF BOOKS MAPS ENGRAVINGS DRAWINGS

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(Grolier Club).

THE GROLIER CLUB, EXHIBITION CATALOGUES, PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS FOR SALE.

New York: The Grolier Club, n.d. (circa 1994). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 12 pages. Order form loosely inserted. Fine condition. READ MORE about THE GROLIER CLUB, EXHIBITION CATALOGUES, PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS FOR SALE

Price: $10.00  other currencies  Order nr. 101063

(Grolier Club).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITION CATALOGUES AND OTHER ITEMS ISSUED BY THE GROLIER CLUB, 1884-1948.

New York: The Grolier Club, 1948. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 24 pages. Asaf 116. Near fine. READ MORE about LIST OF PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITION CATALOGUES AND OTHER ITEMS ISSUED BY THE GROLIER CLUB, 1884-1948

Price: $18.00  other currencies  Order nr. 6457

Jackson, Mason.

THE PICTORIAL PRESS, ITS ORIGIN AND PROGRESS.

New York: Burt Franklin, (1969). 8vo. cloth. xii, 364 pages. Reprint of the 1885 first edition. Account of pictorial representation from illustrated broadsides to the mid nineteenth century novel. READ MORE about THE PICTORIAL PRESS, ITS ORIGIN AND PROGRESS

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