First edition, limited to 1,000 copies. This work contributes to an understanding of Louisiana history. The entries are from the first 100 years of printing in New Orleans and include books, pamphlets, and ephemera. This bibliography provides information that has been previously unavailable in compiled form. The author and Head Librarian of the Historic New Orleans Collection has succeeded in producing a definitive book on New Orleans imprints which indicates the tastes, concerns, and attitudes of the local citizenry. This work lists 3388 items, and entries are arranged by the year of publication. Well-indexed with listings of Printers and Publishers and Authors and Titles.