Bibliotheca geographico-statistica et œconomico-politica; herausgegeben
von W. Müldener; 1863-69. 14 parts, 8vo. _Göttingen._ [1863-69.]
Bibliotheca Grenvilliana; or, Bibliographical Notices of Rare and
Curious Books forming part of the Library of the Right Hon. Thomas
Grenville. 2 vols. Part the Second, completing the Catalogue of the
Library bequeathed to the British Museum. Addenda--Books printed for
Clubs and Societies. Part the Third, completing ... 4 vols.
_London._ 1842-72.
Parts I. and II. compiled by John Thomas Payne and Henry Foss,
booksellers; Part III. by W. B. Rye.
Bibliotheca Heberiana. Catalogue of the Library of the late Richard
Heber, Esq. 12 parts, 8vo. _London._ 1833-34.
This remarkable collection was sold by auction under the direction
of the well-known firm of Payne & Foss, of Pall Mall; it occupied
220 days in its dispersion, and was sold by the following
auctioneers, viz.: Sotheby and Sons (parts 1, 2, 3, 9, 10);
Evans (parts 4, 6, 7, 8, 11); and Wheatley (parts 5 and 12). The
catalogue contained 52,676 lots, comprising 119,613 volumes. They
cost Mr. Heber £43,891 10_s._ 6_d._, and realized £56,777 18_s._
6_d._
Bibliotheca historica; herausgegeben von W. Müldener; 1864-69. 12
parts, 8vo. _Göttingen._ [1864-69.]
Bibliotheca historico-geographica; herausgegeben von G. Schmidt;
1859-61. 6 parts, 8vo. _Göttingen._ [1859-61.]
Bibliotheca historico-naturalis physico-chemica et mathematica;
herausgegeben von E. A. Zuchold. 1856. 8vo. _Göttingen._ [1856.]
Continued
Bibliotheca Londinensis; a Classified Index to the Literature of Great
Britain, 1814-46. 8vo. _London._ 1848.
Bibliotheca medico-chirurgica pharmaceutico-chemica et veterinaria;
herausgegeben von C. J. Ruprecht; 1865-67. 6 parts, 8vo.
_Göttingen._ [1865-67.]
Bibliotheca Monensis, a Bibliographical Account of Works relating to
the Isle of Man [by William Harrison, Esq., H.K.]
Vol. XVIII. of the publications of the Manx Society for 1861.
Bibliotheca philologica; herausgegeben von G. Schmidt; 1858-68. 22
parts, 8vo. _Göttingen._ 1858-68.
Bibliotheca Piscatoria: a Catalogue of Books upon Angling. Fcp. 8vo.
_London: W. Pickering._ 1836.
This catalogue is formed upon Sir Henry Ellis's corrected copy of
the list which he contributed to the _British Bibliographer_ in
1811, and some editions are noticed the existence of which was then
unknown.
Bibliothecæ Regiæ Catalogus; or Catalogue of the Magnificent Library
formed by King George III., now in the British Museum, with the
Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, &c. Privately printed. 6 vols.,
rl. folio. _London._ 1820-29.
Only a very limited number of this splendid production was printed.
Bibliotheca Scaccariana; Catalogue d'Ouvrages sur le Jeu des Echecs.
12mo. _London._ 1861.
A bibliography of works on the game of chess.
Bibliotheca Smithiana seu Catalogus librorum D. Josephi Smithi, per
cognonima authorum dispositus. 4to. _Venitiis._ 1755.
The collector was British consul at Venice. This valuable library
was purchased by George III., and now forms a portion of the King's
Library in the British Museum. Pp. lxvii-cccxlviii, containing
valuable Addenda, "Prefationes et Epistolæ voluminibus editis
appositæ ab Incunabulis Typographiæ ante annum MCCCCC."
Bibliotheca theologica; herausgegeben von C. J. Ruprecht; 1859-66. 16
parts, 8vo. _Göttingen._ [1859-66.]
BINNEY (William G.) ... Bibliography of North American Conchology,
previous to the Year 1860. Prepared for the Smithsonian Institution,
by W. G. Binney. Part I. American Authors. 8vo, pp. iv, 2 l., 650.
_Washington_, 1863. (Smiths. Misc. Coll., Vol. v.) + Part II. Foreign
Authors. 8vo, pp. 298. _Washington._ 1864.
BICKERSTITH (Rev. E.) Christian Student. 12mo. _London: Seeley._ 1844.
Contains a list of books for a Christian student's library.
BLADES (Wm.) Catalogue of Books printed by or ascribed to the Press
of William Caxton, in which is included the Pressmark of every copy
contained in the British Museum. With a few Woodcut Vignettes. 4to.
_London._ 1865.
Only thirty copies of this complete list of Caxton's books were
printed for sale; of which number fifteen were sent to America.
"As, however, our National Library is deficient in several of the
most rare specimens, the compiler has, in such cases, stated where
a copy may be seen."--_Advertisement._
BLADES. How to tell a Caxton: with some Hints where and how the same
might be found. 12mo, pp. 55. 15 Plates.
_London: Henry Sotheran & Co._ 1870.
BLADES. The Life and Typography of William Caxton, England's First
Printer, with Evidence of His Typographical Connection with Colard
Mansion, the Printer at Bruges. Compiled from Original Sources by
William Blades. 2 vols., 4to. _London: Joseph Lilly._ 1861.
Illustrated with more than sixty Facsimile Plates, executed by
Tupper in the most careful manner. Besides copious quotations
from original documents, illustrative of the life and times of
this great and good man, to whom England is indebted for the
introduction of the "Divine Art" of printing, derived from hitherto
unexplored sources, it includes the whole of his prologues and
epilogues attached to the various books printed by him; also
his own historical work, entitled _Policronicon Liber ultimus_.
The second volume is devoted to a bibliographical and literary
account of all the works printed by, or ascribed to, the press of
Caxton, including many books undescribed by Dr. Dibdin and other
bibliographers, accompanied with most careful collations, and a
list of copies of books printed by Caxton, in number more than four
hundred and fifty, now in the public and private libraries of Great
Britain. Published by subscription; two hundred and fifty copies
printed.
BLAKEY (R.) Angling Literature of all Nations. 12mo, pp. 341.
_London._ 1855.
BLAKEY. Essay on Logic, with Alphabetical List of upwards of One
Thousand Works on Logic. Post 8vo. _London._ 1848.
BLAKEY. The History of Political Literature from the Earliest Times. 2
vols., 8vo. _London._ 1855.
BLAZE (C.) Bibliographie Musicale de la France et de l'Etranger. 8vo.
_Paris._ 1822.
A descriptive list of all the treaties and works on vocal and
instrumental music published in Europe down to 1822.
BOCK (Friedrich Samuel).... Historia Antitrinitariorum maxime
Socinianismi et Socinianorum ... 8vo, pp. xxx, 556; xiii, (3),
557-1092, 12 l. _Lipsiæ: G. L. Hartungii._ 1774-MDCCLXXVI.
BODLEIAN LIBRARY. Catalogus Librorum Impressorum Bibliothecæ Bodleianæ
in Academia Oxoniensi. 4 vols., folio. _Oxoniæ._ 1843-57.
"This is entered in the British Museum Catalogue under the name
of [Bandinel (Bulkeley)]."--POWER. Very properly so; it was made
under his direction as librarian, and includes the contents of the
Catalogue in 2 vols., folio, _Oxon_, 1738. Next to the British
Museum the Bodleian is the finest library in Great Britain, and is,
perhaps, the third best collection in the world.--J. S.
Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts bequeathed by Francis
Douce, Esq., to the Bodleian Library. Folio. _Oxford._ 1840.
BOEHMER (G. R.) Bibliotheca scriptorum Historiæ natvralis Œconomiæ
aliarvmqve artivm ac scientiarvm ad illam pertinentium realis
systematica. 9 vols., 8vo. _Leipsiæ._ 1785-89.
BOHN (H. G.) A Bibliographical Account of the Works of Shakespeare....
By Henry G. Bohn.... 8vo, 2 l., pp. 2253-2368. [_London._ 1864.]
This is part of his edition of Lowndes with a title-page.
BOHN. A Catalogue of Books. Henry G. Bohn.... 8vo, pp. (2), iv, 1948.
_London._ MDCCCXLI.
Known as the "Guinea Catalogue," contains upwards of 23,000
articles in all classes of literature, and is of great value to
general book-buyers.
BOHN. Henry G. Bohn's Catalogue of Books. Vol. I. Containing Natural
History, Books of Prints, Science, Language, Bibliography, Oriental &
Northern Literature, Old English Histor^{ns}, Early Voyages, Games,
etc. 8vo, pp. (8), 467, 108. _London._ MDCCCXLVIII.
An admirable catalogue; of Vol. II. Greek and Latin Classics,
Bibles, Testaments, &c., was published.
BOHN (James). Catalogue of Ancient and Modern Books, in all Languages.
8vo. _London._ 1840.
Boletin bibliográfico español. Num. I. Año I. 8vo, pp. 296.
[_Madrid: F. Martin Alegria._] 1860. + 1867.
BONNARDOT (Alfred). Essai sur l'art de restaurer les estampes et les
livres, ou traité sur les meilleurs procédés pour blancher, détacher,
décolorier, réparer et conserver les estampes, livres et dessins.
Seconde édition, refondue et augmentée; suivie d'un exposé des divers
systèmes de reproduction des anciennes estampes et des livres rares.
8vo. _Paris._ 1858.
The best work on the subject; full of valuable receipts.
BONNARDOT. De la réparation des vieilles relieures: complément de
l'essai sur l'art de restaurer les estampes et les livres; suivi d'une
dissertation sur les moyens d'obtenir des duplicata des manuscrits.
8vo. _Paris._ 1858.
A supplement to the foregoing.
BONNEAU (A.) Haïti, ses progrès--son avenir avec un précis historique
sur ses constitutions, le texte de la constitution actuellement en
vigueur et une bibliographie d'Haïti. Par Alexandre Bonneau. 8vo, pp.
176. _Paris: E. Dentu._ 1862.
Bookbinding.
For notices on bookbinding, see Dibdin's _Bibliographical Decameron,
Eighth Day_; _London Review for_ 1860; Tomlinson's _Cyclopædia
of Useful Arts_, art. _Bookbinding_; Hannett; Sabin's _American
Bibliopolist_.
The Bookseller. A Handbook of British and Foreign Literature, with
which is incorporated "Bent's Literary Advertiser," established 1802.
_London_, 1858. Continued.
A monthly publication, edited by T. Whitaker. "Intended to fill up
a vacuity much felt by booksellers in general, but more especially
by _old booksellers_."--POWER. We suppose _old booksellers_ to mean
dealers in old books.
Booksellers' Advertiser, and Monthly Register of New Publications.
American and Foreign. January 1--December, 1834. Vol. I. 4to.
_New York: West & Trow._
No more published. The editor was George Palmer Putnam.
Booksellers' Trade List and Publisher's Register. No. 1. _April_, 1854.
4to. Continued to July, 1854, or longer.
The Bookworm: a Literary and Bibliographical Review; edited and
illustrated by J. P. Berjeau. [Vol. I.] 8vo. _London._ 1869.
[BOOSEY (T.)] Piscatorial Reminiscences and Gleanings. By an Old Angler
and Bibliopolist. To which is added a Catalogue of Books on Angling.
Fcp. 8vo. _London: W. Pickering._ 1845.
BOSSANGE (H.) Catalogue général de Hector Bossange. Rl. 8vo, pp. xiv,
984. _Paris_, 1845. + Supplément. 1847-53. pp. 985-1516.
A classed catalogue, with tolerably full titles.
BOSSANGE. Ma Bibliothèque Française. 12mo, pp. (4), vii, 480.
_Paris: Bossange et fils._ 1855.
An admirable list of the best French literature.
BOSSANGE. Ma Bibliothèque Américaine. 12mo.
_Paris: H. Bossange._ [about 1862.]
A list of books relating to America in M. Bossange's library.
BOSTON. A Catalogue of Books belonging to the Lower Hall of the Central
Department, in the Classes of History, Biography, and Travel....
Second, or Consolidated Edition, July, 1873. 8vo, pp. 304.
_Boston: By the Library._ 1873.
Index to the Catalogue of Books in the Bates Hall of the Public Library
of the City of Boston.... 8vo, pp. vii, (1), 902. _Boston: J. E.
Farwell & Company._ 1865. + First Supplement. 8vo, pp. iv, (1), 718,
Index, 21. _Boston: J. E. Farwell & Co._ 1866.
BOSTON ATHENÆUM. Catalogue of the Library.... 1807-1871. Part I. [A-C.]
8vo, pp. (4), 724. _Boston._ 1874.
An admirable performance, by Charles A. Cutter, A.M.
BOTFIELD (Beriah). Notes on the Cathedral Libraries of England. Rl.
8vo. _London._ 1849.
A very handsomely printed book, of which only 250 copies were
published. Mr. Botfield also published in the _Miscellanies_ of the
Philobiblion Society a list of English books printed on vellum.
BOUCHER DE LA RICHARDERIE (G.) Bibliothèque universelle des voyages, ou
Notice complète et raisonnée de tous les Voyages anciens et modernes
dans les différentes parties du monde, publiés tant en langue française
qu'en langues étrangères ... classés par ordre de pays dans leur série
chronologique; avec des extraits plus ou moins rapides des Voyages
les plus estimés de chaque pays, et les jugements, motivés sur les
Relations anciennes qui ont le plus de célébrité. Par G. Boucher de
la Richarderie.... 6 vols., 8vo, 2 l., pp. xxx, 495; vij, 531; vij,
503; viij, 542; vij, 527; viij, 485.
_Paris: Treuttel et Würtz, et à Strasbourg._ 1808.
In the matter of dates and titles very incorrect, but valuable for
the extracts it contains from the voyages of the last century. Vol.
VI. relates to America. Dibdin pronounces it "an indispensable
performance," in which judgment we do not agree.
BOULARD (S.) Traité Élémentaire de Bibliographie.... 8vo, pp. (4), 140.
_Paris: Boulard._ 1806.
This work discusses the qualifications of a bibliographer, the
rarity and depreciation of books, the invention of printing, &c.
BOUTERWEK (Friedrich). Geschichte der Poesie und Beredsamkeit seit dem
Ende des dreizehnten Jahrhunderts. 12 vols., 8vo. 1796-1819.
Volumes VII. and VIII. are entirely devoted to the history of
English literature, from the end of the 16th century to Burke,
Johnson, Blair, &c.
BOUTERWEK. History of Spanish and Portuguese Literature, Translated
from the Original German, by Thomasina Ross. 2 vols., 8vo.
_London: Boosey & Sons._ 1823.
Another edition, in which the Portuguese portion is omitted, was
published in Bogue's _European Library_, 1847. Post 8vo. It is
partly superseded by Ticknor's work, described _infra_.
BOUTERWEK. Histoire de la Littérature Espagnole, ... 2 vols., 8vo.
_Paris._ 1812.
This work was also translated into Spanish, _Madrid_, 1829. 4to.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE. A Catalogue of the Library of Bowdoin College;
to which is added, an Index of Subjects. 8vo, pp. vi, (2), 832.
_Brunswick: Printed for the College._ MDCCCLXIII.
A model catalogue.
BOYD (Andrew). A Memorial Lincoln Bibliography. Being an Account of
Books, Eulogies, Sermons, Portraits, Engravings, Medals, &c., published
upon Abraham Lincoln. Comprising a Collection in the possession of the
Compiler. Rl. 8vo. _Albany: J. Munsell._ 1870.
Only a few copies printed.
BOYNE (W.) The Yorkshire Library; a Bibliographical Account of Books
on Topography, Tracts of the 17th Century, Biography, Spas, Geology,
Botany, Maps, Views, Portraits, and Miscellaneous Literature relating
to the County of York, with Collations and Notes of the Books and
Authors. By W. Boyne. 4to, pp. viii, 304. Portraits of Francis Drake
and Thomas Gent. _Privately printed._ 1869.
One hundred and fifty copies only printed. The work is
indispensable to the collector of a Yorkshire library.
BRASSEUR DE BOURBOURG (Charles Etienne, _the abbé_). Bibliothèque
Mexico-Guatémalienne précédé d'un coup d'œil sur les études
Américaines.... Rl. 8vo, pp. (4), xlvii, 143.
_Paris: Maisonneuve & Cie._ 1871.
[BRAUN (Placidus).] Notitia Historico-Litteraria de Libris ab artis
typographicæ inventione vsqve ad annvm MCCCCLXXVIII.-MCCCCLXXX.
impressis. 4to, pp. xvi, 208; 43. 11 Plates of Characters.
_Augustæ Vindelicorvm._ 1788-89.
BRAY (T.) Bibliotheca Catechetica: or the Country Curates Library....
By Thomas Bray, D.D. 8vo. _London: William Hawes._ MDCXCIX.
BRAY. Bibliotheca Parochialis: or a Scheme of such Theological Heads
both General and Particular, as are more peculiarly Requisite to be
Well studied by every Pastor of a Parish. Together with a Catalogue of
Books which may be read upon each of those Points. Part I. By Thomas
Bray, D.D. 4to.
_London: Printed by E. H. for Robert Clavel, at the Peacock in
St. Paul's Church-Yard._ MDCXCVII.
No more published. "The conclusion, showing the present state of
the Protestant religion in Maryland," etc., occupies pp. 125-130.
The author states that the object of this bibliographical treatise
was to give those who went to Virginia, Maryland, and the American
plantations, an idea of the books they should take.
BRIDGMAN (R. W.) A Short View of Legal Bibliography, containing some
Critical Observations on the Authority of the Reporters and other
Law Writers; collected from the best authorities, and intended as a
Companion to the author's reflections on the Study of the Law; to which
is added a Plan for Classifying a Public or Private Library. By Richard
Waley Bridgman. 8vo, pp. xviii, 430. _London._ 1807.
Though this work is of an early date it will be found of interest
to the law student. It has the advantage of two good indexes, one
of authors, and the other a classified list of subjects.
BRITISH MUSEUM. Librorum impressorum qui in Museo Britannico
adservantur Catalogus. 7 vols in 8, 8vo. _London._ 1813-19.
List of Additions made to the Collections in the British Museum. 2
vols., 8vo. 1833-34.
Catalogue of Printed Books in the British Museum. Vol. I. [A to Az, all
printed]. Folio. _London._ 1841.
It is scarcely necessary to remark that, practically, there is
no printed catalogue of the library of the British Museum, and
apparently there never will be. The manuscript catalogue fills a
room about 30 feet square.
BRÜGGEMANN (L. W.) A View of the English Editions, Translations, and
Illustrations of the Greek and Latin Authors. With Remarks, By Lewis
Will. Brüggemann. 8vo, pp. 836. _Stettin._ 1797-1801.
Indicates what classic authors have been translated into English,
besides pointing out sources of information as to Essays on
classical subjects, to be found in transactions of learned
societies, &c.
BRUNET (Gustave). Dictionnaire de bibliologie catholique. 8vo.
_Paris._ 1866.
Contains a long article on catalogues, books destroyed, suppressed,
&c.
BRUNET. Imprimeurs imaginaires et libraires supposés, étude
bibliographique suivie de recherches sur quelques ouvrages imprimés
avec des indications fictives de lieux ou avec des dates singulières.
8vo. _Paris._ 1866.
BRUNET. La France littéraire au XV^{e} siècle.... 8vo, 2 l., pp. viii,
256. _Paris: A Franck._ 1865.
BRUNET (J. C.) Manuel du Libraire et de l'Amateur des Livres. Cinquième
édition originale, entièrement refondue, et augmentée d'un tiers par
l'auteur. 6 vols., rl. 8vo. _Paris: Didot._ 1860-65.
This is an entirely new edition of this invaluable bibliographical
work, very much enlarged and improved, and elegantly printed on
fine paper. "On the whole, the most useful and instructive work we
possess in this branch of bibliography (_restricted_)."--EBERT:
Preface to the English edition of _Allgem. Bib. p. v._ Fifty copies
printed on large paper. It is probably the only bibliographical
work which reached a fifth edition during its author's lifetime.
BRUNET. Nouvelles recherches bibliographiques. 3 vols., 8vo.
_Paris._ 1834.
BRYDGES (S. E.) Censura Literaria, containing Titles, Abstracts, and
Opinions of Old English Books, with Original Disquisitions, Articles of
Biography, and other Literary Antiquities. Second Edition. 10 vols.,
8vo. _London._ 1815.
"A work justly held in high estimation by all Antiquaries in
Literature." Two hundred and fifty copies only printed.
BRYDGES. The British Bibliographer. By Egerton Brydges and Joseph
Haslewood. 4 vols., 8vo. _London: Triphook._ 1810-14.
BRYDGES. Res Literariæ: Bibliographical and Critical. 8vo.
_Naples, Rome, Geneva._ 1821-22.
Only seventy-five copies printed. But the sets having been issued
at different places, it is probable that not over fifty were made
complete. "Whoever is desirous to collect a library of various and
solid erudition, will find very useful aid in the Res Literariæ."
BRYDGES. Restituta; or, Titles, Extracts, and Characters of Old Books,
in English Literature, Revived. By Sir Egerton Brydges. 4 vols., 8vo.
_London: Longman._ 1814-16.
A valuable work, with copious extracts of the rarest and most
curious books in early English literature. Only two hundred and
fifty copies were printed, two copies on colored paper.
Bulletin du bibliophile et du bibliothécaire; publié par L. Techener.
8vo. _Paris._
Fourteenth Series, published in 1865.
BURE (G. F. de). Bibliographie Instructive; ou traité da la
connaissance des livres rares et singuliers. Avec le Catalogue de Louis
Jean Gaignat; et Table des Auteurs Anonymes. 10 vols., 8vo.
_Paris: de Bure le Jeune._ 1763-82.
Contents: Vol. I. Théologie; II. Jurisprudence et Sciences et Arts;
III.-IV. Belles Lettres; V.-VII. Histoire; VIII.-IX. Supplément,
catalogue de livres de L. J. Gaignat; X. Table des livres anonymes.
The Table of Anonymous Authors is generally wanting.
BURE. Appel aux Savans et aux Gens de Lettres, au sujet de la
Bibliographie Instructive. 8vo. _Paris._ 1763.
BURE. Catalogue des Livres de la Bibliothèque de feu M. le Duc de La
Vallière. Par Guillaume de Bure fils ainé. 9 vols., 8vo.
_Paris: de Bure._ 1783-84.
"Catalogue très curieux, et rédigé avec beaucoup de soin."--BRUNET.
Also on large paper. The Catalogue de Gaignat, one volume, is
sometimes added.
BURTON (J. H.) The Book Hunter. By J. H. Burton. Post 8vo.
_Blackwood, Edinburgh._ 1863.
Ten copies printed in crown 4to.
BURTON. The Book Hunter, etc., with additional Notes, by Richard Grant
White. Cr. 8vo _New York._ 1863.
Mr. White, in his Prefatory Note, says: The following desultory
dissertation on books, book-collecting, and book-collectors,
cannot fail to be welcome, for it is always interesting, often
serviceable, and sometimes amusing information.
[BYERLY (J. S.)] Relics of Literature. By Stephen Collet. [_pseudon._]
8vo. _London._ 1828.
Contains: The first English Catalogue, Origin of Surnames, Singular
Dedications, Eccentric Advertisements, Book Destroyers, &c.
CALVARY & CO. Manuale Bibliographum ... 8vo, pp. (2), 88.
_Typis expressit Gumprecht Berlinensis._ [1861.]
CAMUS (A. G.) Mémoire sur la Collection des grands et petits voyages,
et sur la Collection des voyages de Melchisedech Thévenot; par A.
G. Camus.... Imprimé par l'ordre et aux frais de l'Institut. 4to,
Half-Title, pp. iij, 401, 2 l. _Paris: Baudouin, imprimeur._ 1802.
An excellent specimen of bibliographical analysis, and
indispensable to the "De Bry" and "Thévenot" collectors.
CAMUS. Bibliothèque Choisie des livres de Droit qu'il est le plus utile
d'acquerer et de connaitre, par [Arm. Gast.] Camus. Cinquième édition,
nouvellement revue et augmentée par Dupin aîné. 8vo. _Bruxelles._ 1833.
CANCELLLIERI (Fr.) Dissertazione intorno agli uomini dotati di gran
memoria ad a quelli divenuti smemorati, colle biblioteche degli
scritori sopra gli eruditi precoci, la memoria artificiale ed il giuoco
degli scacchi. 8vo. _Roma._ 1715.
CAPITAINE (U.) Recherches historiques et bibliographiques sur les
journaux et les écrits périodiques liégeois, par Ulysse Capitaine.
16mo, pp. xlii, 344. _Liege: Desrer._ 1850.
CARAYON (P. A.) Bibliographie historique de la compagnie de Jésus ou
catalogue des ouvrages relatifs à l'histoire des Jésuites, depuis leur
origine jusqu'à nos jours par le P. Auguste Carayon ... 4to, pp. viii,
612. _Paris: Auguste Durand_ [_etc._] MDCCCLXIV.
CARIERE (J. F.) Bibliothèque littéraire, historique et critique, de la
Médicine ancienne et moderne. Par Joseph Francois Cariere. Vols. I. and
II. 4to, pp. xxxix, 536; viii, 575. _Paris: Ruault._ 1776.
CASIRI (C. M.) Bibliotheca Arabico-Hispana Escurialensis, sive Librorum
omnium MSS. quos Arabicè ab auctoris magnam partem Arabo-Hispanis
compositos Bibliotheca Coenobii Escurialensis complectitur. Recensa et
Explanatio operà & studio C. Michaelis Casiri.... 2 vols., folio, pp.
(16), xxiv, 544; (8), 565. _Matriti._ 1760-70.
This work must ever be highly valued as affording the only complete
index to the rich repertory of Arabian Manuscripts in the Escurial,
and for the ample evidence which it exhibits of the science and
mental culture of the Spanish Arabs. Gibbon remarks: "The execution
of this work does honour to the Spanish press. The MSS., to the
number of 1851, are judiciously classified by the Editor, and his
copious extracts throw some light on the Mahommedan literature and
history of Spain."
CASTRO (J. R. de). Biblioteca Española ... Su autor Joseph Rodriguez de
Castro. 2 vols., folio, pp. (32), 668, Index, (84); (8), 749.
_Madrid, en la Imprenta Real._ 1781-86.
Vol. I., Spanish Rabbin writers to the close of seventeenth
century; Vol. II., Spanish Pagan and Christian writers to the
eighteenth century.
Catalogue or Alphabetical Index of the Astor Library.... Part I.
Authors and Books. [Compiled by J. G. Cogswell.] ... 8vo, pp. v, 2110.
_New York: Printed by R. Craighead._ 1857-1861. + Supplement ... with
an Alphabetical Index of Subjects in all the Volumes.... 8vo, pp. (4),
605. _New York._ 1866.
With title-pages to divide the work into five volumes.
Catalogue of Books relating to America, in the Collection of Colonel
Aspinwall, Consul of the United States of America at London. 8vo, pp.
(4), 66. [_Paris._ 1831?].
The collection comprises 771 rare and valuable articles, collected
by its worthy possessor during his long residence at London as
Consul-General. They were subsequently purchased by Mr. S. L. M.
Barlow of New York.
Catalogue of the Library of the American Philosophical Society, held at
Philadelphia for promoting Useful Knowledge. Published by order of the
Society. 8vo, pp. xv, 290. _Philadelphia: Joseph R. A. Skerrett._1824.
Catalogue of the American Philosophical Society Library. Part I., II.
... 8vo, pp. 634.
_Philadelphia: Caxton Press of C. Sherman, Son & Co._ [1863-66.]
A Catalogue of Books in the Library of the American Antiquarian
Society, in Worcester, Massachusetts. [By C. C. Baldwin.] 8vo, pp. 571
in all. _Worcester._ 1837.
This catalogue is replete with the rarest of American pamphlets.
Alphabetical Catalogue of the Library of Parliament: being an Index of
the Classified Catalogue Printed in 1851 and 1858, and to Books added
to 1st March, 1862. 8vo, pp. 313. _Québec: Hunter, Rose & Co._ 1862.
+ ... Printed in 1857, 1858, and 1864, and to the Books and Pamphlets
since added to the Library, up to 1st October, 1867.... 8vo, pp. 496.
_Ottawa: Printed by G. E. Desbarats._ 1867.
The title-pages, rules, etc., of all the following catalogues, are
also given in French.
Catalogue of the Library of Parliament: General Library. 8vo, pp. (2),
1074. _Toronto: John Lovell._ 1857.
Catalogue of the Library of Parliament. Works relating to America.
Pamphlets and Manuscripts. Index to Authors and Subjects. 8vo, pp.
viii, 1075-1895, (1). _Toronto: John Lovell._ 1858.
Catalogue of Books in the Library of the Legislative Assembly of
Canada.... 8vo, pp. 123. _Montreal._ 1846. + Alphabetical Catalogue.
[No title-page.] 8vo, pp. 21. + Supplement.... ( ... Books added in ...
1846.) 8vo, pp. 24. _Montreal._ 1847.
This library was entirely destroyed by the mob in the Spring of
1849.
Supplementary Catalogue of the Library of Parliament. Books added ...
since 12th February, 1864.... 8vo, pp. 19. _Quebec._ 1865.
Titles, rules, etc., also in French. Other catalogues of the
Library of the House of Assembly were published: _Quebec_, 1835;
_Kingston_, 1842; and _Toronto_, 1850-51, all in octavo.
Catalogue of Books relating to the History of America, forming Part of
the Library of the Legislative Assembly of Canada. 8vo, Title, pp. 29.
_Quebec._ 1845. + ... Books added.... 8vo, pp. 8. _Montreal._ 1846.
With a second title-page: Catalogue d'ouvrages, etc.
Catalogue of Books in the Library of Parliament.... 8vo, pp. 130.
_Quebec._ 1852.
Catalogue d'un Choix de Livres relatifs à l'Amérique et
particulièrement aux Antiquités et à l'Histoire naturelle du Mexique.
8vo. _Paris._ 1857.
"Eine kleine, aber gut gewählte und geordnete Sammlung von 280
Nrr."--PETZHOLDT.
Catalogue d'une Collection de Livres précieux sur l'Amérique parus
depuis l'an 1508 jusqu'à nos jours en vente chez F. A. Brockhaus à
Leipzig. 8vo, pp. 71. _Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1866.
_See also_ Trömel (P.)
Catalogue général des livres composant les bibliothèques du département
de la marine et des colonies.... 5 vols., rl. 8vo, pp. xxiv, 468;
(6), xxviii, 868; xix, 594; (6), xviii, 530; (8), xvi, 404.
_Paris: Imprimerie Royale._ 1838-43.
This elaborate work, edited by Louis Marie Bajot, is quite a
model catalogue. It describes eighteen thousand different works,
and shows at one view the contents of three libraries. It is
indispensable to the collector of books relating to the French
colonies. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 748.
A Catalogue of Adversaria and Printed Books, containing MS. Notes
preserved in the University of Cambridge. Edited for the Syndics of the
University Press [by H. R. Luard]. 8vo. _Cambridge._ 1864.
Catalogue of the Reference Department of the Birmingham Free Library.
By J. D. Mullins. 1869. 8vo, pp. viii, 379. _Birmingham._ [n. d.]
Notable as being at once alphabetical and classified, and
containing a setting out of the contents of such collections as
the Harleian Miscellany, the Somers Tracts, the Pamphleteer,
Collections of Plays (under Drama), Voyages and Travels,
Constable's Miscellany, Edinburgh Cabinet Library, Murray's Family
Library, Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopædia, Library of Entertaining
Knowledge, Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Traveller's
Library, the Bampton Lectures, Clark's Foreign Theological Library,
Library of Anglo-Catholic Theology, Library of the Fathers, and
the Publications of the Camden, Chetham, Calvin Translation Early
English Text, English Historical, Hakluyt, Parker, Percy, Ray,
Sydenham, and New Sydenham, and other learned Societies; also,
a large collection of Shakespeariana, forming the Tercentenary
Shakespeare Memorial Library.
A Catalogue of Books belonging to the Lower Hall of the Central
Department, in the Classes of History, Biography, and Travel....
Second, or Consolidated Edition, July, 1873. 8vo, pp. 304.
_Boston: By the Library._ 1873.
With very full and valuable notes under each subject,
characterizing the various works upon it, and referring to articles
in periodicals, essays, etc.
A Catalogue of all Books printed in the United States, with the prices
and places where published annexed.... 12mo, pp. xii, 79.
_Printed for the Booksellers at Boston, January_, 1804.
Catalogue of Anti-Masonic Books. _Boston._ 1852.
Catalogue of a Collection of Works on Pageantry bequeathed to the
Society of Antiquaries of London by the late Frederick William
Fairholt, Esq., F.S.A. [By C. Knight Watson.] 8vo. _London._ 1869.
Catalogue of Periodicals, Newspapers, and Transactions of various
Societies, also a List of Metropolitan Printing Societies and Clubs.
1848 to 1870. Rl. 8vo. _London._ 1848.
Commenced in 1848, and continued annually.
Catalogue of the Library of the Athenæum Club, with the Supplement,
comprising the extensive collection of Tracts, and classified Index of
Subjects. 2 vols., rl. 8vo. _Printed for Members only._ 1845-51.
Catalogue of the Library of the Corporation of the City of London. 8vo.
_Printed only for the Members of the Corporation._ 1840.
Catalogue of the Library of the London Institution, Systematically
classed. With Index and Additions. 4 vols., rl. 8vo. _London._ 1835-52.
An excellent catalogue, compiled by Upcott, Brayley, and others.
Catalogue of the Books in the Manchester Free Library. Reference
Department. Prepared by A. Crestadore, PH.D. 8vo, pp. vii, 975.
_London._ 1864.
Contains 26,000 distinct works and index, title-pages given in full.
A Catalogue of the Library of the Hon. East India Company. Rl. 8vo, pp.
viii, 325. _London._ 1845. + A Supplemental Catalogue, pp. viii, 239.
[_Ibid._] 1851.
Catalogue of the Printed Books and Manuscripts in the Library of the
Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh. [By Alexander Brown, the librarian.]
4 vols., folio. _Edinburgh._ 1742-43.
Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Artillery at Woolwich, with
Supplement. 8vo, pp. xii, 325. _Woolwich: Coleman._ 1825-30.
Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Society of London.
_London._ 1825.
Catalogue of the Library of the Society of Writers to the Signet. In
Four Parts. With a General Index. 2 vols., 4to. _Edinburgh._ 1805-37.
"One of the best arranged catalogues upon De Bure's system that has
ever appeared."--T. H. HORNE.
Catalogue of the Liverpool Free Public Library. Established 1852. With
First Supplemental Catalogue. 8vo. _Liverpool._ 1852-53.
Valuable for its classification.
A Catalogue of Works in all departments of English Literature,
Classified with ... Index. Corrected to March, MDCCCXLIII. 8vo, pp.
xiii, 144. _London: Longman._ [1843.]
Catalogus librorum quibus aucta est Bibliotheca Collegii SS.
Trinitatis. 8vo. _Dublin._ 1854.
Catalogus librorum impressorum qui in Bibliotheca Collegii, ...
Trinitatis, juxta Dublinium, adservantur. Folio. _Dublin._ 1864.
Each of these catalogues of the Library of Trinity College are
edited by James Henthorn Todd, D.D., librarian.
CAVE (W.) Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum Historia Literaria, a Christo
Nato usque ad Sæculum XIV. facili methodo digesta ... Accedunt
Scriptores Gentiles Christianæ Religionis Oppugnatores; & cujusvis
Sæculi Breviarum, ... Autore Gulielmo Cave. Editio novissima, ab Autore
Ipsomet ante Obitum recognita & auctior facta. 2 vols., folio, pp.
(10), lxviii, 668, (14), 358; (8), 252, 88, 142.
_Oxonii e Theatro Sheldoniano._ 1740-43.
"A capital performance, which discovers great reading, research,
and accuracy, and contains much important information in
comparatively little room."--ORME. This is still the most ample,
correct, and complete work of the sort in existence, and is
absolutely necessary to the student of ecclesiastical history or of
Christian writers, down to the fifteenth century. This edition was
reprinted, _Basiliæ._ 1741-45. 2 vols., folio.
[CAVENDER (C. H.)] Catalogue of Works in Refutation of Methodism, From
its Origin in 1729, to the Present Time. Of those by Methodist Authors
on Lay-Representation, Methodist Episcopacy, etc., etc., and of the
Political Pamphlets relating to Wesley's Calm Address to our American
Colonies. Compiled by H. C. Decanver. 8vo, pp. 54. _Philadelphia._
1846. + Second Edition, Revised by the Author. 8vo, pp. 56.
_New York._ 1868.
The author's real name is C. H. Cavender. Decanver is an anagram.
CEILLIER (R.) Histoire générale des Auteurs sacrés et ecclesiastiques,
qui contient leur Vie, le Catalogue, la Critique, le Jugement, la
Chronologie, l'Analysis & le Dénombrement des différentes Éditions
de leur Ouvrages: ... Par Remy Ceillier. 23 vols., 4to.
_Paris: Le Mercier, &c._ 1729-52.
CERF (Le). Bibliothèque historique et critique des auteurs de la
congrégation de Saint-Maur. 12mo. _La Haye._ 1726.
CHALLEN (H.) Publishers' Uniform Trade List Directory, comprising all
the Books, Old and New, of upwards of Two Hundred Publishers. By H.
Challen. 8vo, pp. 831. _Philadelphia: H. Challen._
Also: The Uniform Trade List Circular.... 8vo, Title, pp. 19-323.
_Philadelphia: Howard Challen._ [1867.]
CHASSANT (L. Alph.) Dictionnaire des abbréviations Latines et
Françaises, usités dans les inscriptions lapidaires et métalliques, les
manuscrits et les chartes. Troisième édition, 12mo. _Paris._ 1866.
CHASSANT. Paléographie des Chartes et des Manuscrits du xi^{e} au
xvii^{e} siècle. Sixième édition. 8vo. _Paris._ 1866.
Ten plates, quarto size.
Le Chasseur Bibliographe. Revue bibliographique, littéraire, critique
et anecdotique, rédigée par une Société de Bibliographes et de
Bibliophiles, ... _Paris: François._ 1862.
CHAUMETTE (A.) Catalogue des Livres et MSS. composant la bibliothèque
de feu A. Chaumette des Fosses; dont la vente aura lieu le jeudi 3
novembre 1842 ... 8vo, pp. viij, 190. _Paris._ 1842.
Rich in works relating to the language and history of America.
CHEVON (P.) Catalogue général de la Libraire Française au xix'e siècle
... par Paul Chevon. _Paris: Jannet._ 1856-59.
Vols. I.-III. only published. Stops at Dubuison.
CHOULANT (L.) Graphische Incunabeln für Naturgeschichte und Medicin.
Bibliographie der Drucke des xv^{ten} und xvi^{ten} Jahrhunderts,
welche mit illustrirenden Abbildungen versehen sind. 8vo, pp. xx 168.
_Leipzig: R. Weigel._ 1851.
CIAMPI (C.) Bibliografia critica delle Antiche Reciproche
Corrispondenze ... dell' Italia colla Russia, colla Polonia, ed altre
parti Settentrionali, il tutto raccolta ed illustrato con brevi Cenni
biografici delli Autore meno conosciuti da Sebastiano Ciampi. 3 vols.,
8vo, pp. (6), v, 336; xii, 326; (6), 137.
_Firenze: Allegrini e Mazzoni._ 1834-42.
A great work, happily conceived, well executed, and full of the
most interesting details. It is not a mere catalogue; extracts from
the books and accounts of the authors are met in every page. _See_
Petzholdt, p. 849.
[CLARKE (Adam).] A Bibliographical Dictionary; containing a
Chronological Account, Alphabetically Arranged, of the most Curious,
Scarce, Useful, and Important Books in all departments of Literature
... including ... Harwood's View of the Classics, ... [and] An Essay on
Bibliography. 6 vols., 12mo. _Liverpool._ 1802-4.
"A creditable work for a first attempt. Contains a summary
of the Life of each Author, the Times when he lived, and his
Works."--LOWNDES.
[CLARKE.] The Bibliographical Miscellany, or Supplement to the
Bibliographical Dictionary. 2 vols., 12mo. _London._ 1806.
Usually found with the preceding work.
CLARKE (E.) Letters concerning the Spanish Nation. By Edward Clarke.
4to. 1763.
Contains Catalogues of Spanish Authors, and of the Greek and Hebrew
Manuscripts in the Escurial--Gregory Mayars on Hebrew and Arabic
Learning in Spain, and his account of the celebrated Complutensian
Polyglott of Card. Ximenes; also, a description of the Bull-feasts
of 1760.
CLARKE (J.) Bibliotheca Legum, or Complete Catalogue of the Common
and Statute Law Books of the United Kingdom ... By John Clarke. 12mo.
_London._ 1819.
[CLARKE (W.)] Repertorium Bibliographicum; or some Account of the
most celebrated British Libraries. Rl. 8vo.
_London: William Clarke._ MDCCCXIX.
The late Mr. Beckford assisted in the compilation of this work,
particularly in the description of his own library at Fonthill.
Fifty copies were printed on large paper, in 2 vols., impl. 8vo,
with portraits of eminent book-collectors. Copies are sometimes
found with "A Dialogue in the Shades, Rare Doings at Roxburghe
Hall, and the Diary of Roger Payne, with plate of his monument." Of
this plate twelve copies were printed with a variation.
CLAVEL (Robert). The General Catalogue of Books, printed in England
since the Dreadful Fire of London, MDCLXVI. To the end of Trinity Term,
MDCLXXX. Together with the ... Author's Names, ... Playes acted at both
Theatres, ... With an Account of ... all the Books of Law, Navigation,
Musick, &c. Collected by R. Clavel. _London._ 1675-89.
Published in thirty-two or more numbers; the first in 1674. A
fourth edition was published in 1696, folio. _See_ Petzholdt, p.
343.
CLEMENT (D.) Bibliothèque Curieuse, Historique et Critique; ou
Catalogue raisonné de Livres difficiles à trouver, par David Clement. 9
vols., rl. 4to. _Göttingen, Hannover, et Leipsic._ 1750-60.
"A _sine qua non_ with collectors; but in this country it begins
to be--to use the figurative language of some of the German
bibliographers--'scarcer than a white crow or a black swan.'
The reader may admit which simile he pleases, or reject both!
but in sober earnestness it is very rare and unconscionably
dear."--DIBDIN. _Per contra_, it usually sells very cheap. One copy
was printed on large paper.
COGGESHALL (W. T.) The Newspaper Record, containing a Complete List of
Newspapers and Periodicals in the United States, Canadas, and Great
Britain, together with a Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Printing,
with some Facts about Newspapers in Europe and America. By W. T.
Coggeshall. 8vo, pp. xiv, 194. _Philadelphia: Kay & Brother._ 1856.
COGSWELL (Joseph Green). [Bibliography of] Literary History. 8vo, pp.
112. [_Cambridge._ 1822 or 1823.]
COLLIER (J. P.) A Bibliographical and Critical Account of the Rarest
Books in the English Language, Alphabetically arranged, which during
the last fifty years, have come under the observation of J. Payne
Collier, F.S.A. 2 vols., 8vo. _London: Joseph Lilly._ 1865. + _New
York: Scribner & Co._ 1865. 4 vols., cr. 8vo.
Of the New York edition some copies are on large paper, and five
copies were printed on India paper. In the New York reprint all the
"Addenda and Corrigenda" which are prefixed to the first volume of
that edition are placed in their proper positions. The "Index,"
also, is greatly enlarged. This valuable and interesting work is,
in fact, an extended edition of the author's catalogue of the Duke
of Bridgewater's library. It describes books which, for the most
part, are so scarce, that but few American libraries possess them;
and Mr. Collier has performed an acceptable office in quoting
largely from the works he has described.
COLLIER. Catalogue Bibliographical and Critical of Early English
Literature, forming a portion of the Library at Bridgewater-House. By
J. P. Collier. 4to. Facsimile Engravings of Autograph Inscriptions, &c.
_London._ 1837.
One of the most interesting and copious bibliographical works
upon early English literature ever printed, intended for private
circulation only, printed at the expense of the Earl of Ellesmere.
COLLIER. Extracts from the Registers of the Stationers' Company of
Works entered for Publication between 1557 and 1587, with Notes and
Illustrations. By J. P. Collier. 2 vols., 8vo.
_Shakespeare Society._ 1849.
A work of great value to all interested in bibliographical
pursuits; many old ballads of the utmost rarity are printed entire.
COMI (Siro). Memorie bibliografiche per la Storia della tipografia
Pavese del Secolo XV. 8vo. _Pavia._ 1807.
COMOLLI (A.) Bibliografia storico-critica dell' Architettura civile
ed arti subalterne. Dell' Abate Angelo Comolli. 4 vols., 4to.
_Roma Vaticana di Salvioni._ 1788-92.
[COMPTON (Henry).] A Catalogue of the most vendible Books in England,
Orderly and Alphabetically Digested; Under the Heads of Divinity,
History, Physick, and Chirurgery, Law, Arithmetick, Geometry,
Astrologie, Dialling, Measuring Land and Timber, Gageing, Navigation,
Architecture, Horsemanship, Faulconry, Merchandize, Limning, Military
Discipline, Heraldry, Fortification and Fire-works, Husbandry,
Gardening, Romances, Poems, Playes, &c. With Hebrew, Greek, and Latin
Books, for Schools and Scholars. The like Work never yet performed by
any.... 4to. _London, Printed in the Year_ 1658.
CONGRESS. Alphabetical Catalogue of the Library of Congress. Authors.
Imp. 8vo, pp. 1236. _Washington: Government Printing Office._ 1864.
Catalogue of the Library of Congress. Index of Subjects. 2 vols., imp.
8vo, pp. iv, (2), 976; (4), 977-1744.
_Washington: Government Printing Office._ 1869.
The foregoing Catalogue and Index of Subjects were prepared under
the direction of Mr. Spofford, Librarian of Congress.
CONSTANTIN (L. A.) Bibliothéconomie, ou Nouveau Manuel complet pour
l'arrangement, la conservation et l'administration des Bibliothèques.
Nouvelle édition, revue, augmentée et ornée de figures. 18mo.
_Paris._ 1841.
COPINGER (W. A.) The Law of Copyright in Works of Literature and Art,
&c. 8vo. _London._ 1870.
The latest work on the subject.
CORSER (T.) Collectanea Anglo-Poetica; or, a Bibliographical and
Descriptive Catalogue of a Portion of a Collection of Early English
Poetry. With occasional Extracts and Remarks Biographical and Critical.
2 vols., 4to. _Printed for the Chetham Society._ 1860-69.
Chetham Society's Publications, Vols. LII., LV., LXXI., and LXXVII.
CORWIN (E. B.) ... Catalogue of the ... Books, ... &c., of the late Mr.
E. B. Corwin, ... relating to America, ... &c.... sold ... November
10th, 1856,.... 8vo, pp. vii, 263. [_New York._ 1856.]
Prepared by Joseph Sabin. One hundred copies printed on large paper.
COTTON (H.) List of Editions of the Bible and Parts thereof, in
English, from the year 1505 to 1850, with an Appendix, containing
Specimens of Translations and Bibliographical Descriptions. By Henry
Cotton, D.C.L. ... Second Edition. 8vo. _Oxford._ MDCCCLII.
Twelve copies printed on thick paper. First published, _Oxford_.
1821.
COTTON. The Typographical Gazetteer, attempted by the Rev. Henry
Cotton.... 8vo, pp. xvi, 219. _Oxford: Clarendon Press._ MDCCCXXV.
+ Second Edition, Corrected and much Enlarged. 8vo, pp. xviii, 393.
_Oxford: University Press._ MDCCCXXXI. + Second Series. 8vo, pp. xvi,
376, (1). _Oxford: Clarendon Press._ MDCCCLXVI.
A useful book of reference, containing a list of the places of
printing, with notices of the most celebrated printers, and of
their principal works. The number of American places cited in the
Second Series is very large, and pp. 243-308 are devoted to a
monograph on the newspaper press in the United States.
CRANWELL (E.) An Index of English Books Printed before MDC., in the
Library of Trinity College, Cambridge, with a List of the Plays of
Shakespeare printed before 1623, in the Capell Collection. By Edward
Cranwell. 8vo. _London: W. Pickering._ 1847.
CREVENNA (P. A.) Catalogue raisonné de sa collection de livres de la
Bibliothèque de M. Pierre-Antoine-Bolongaro-Cravenna. 6 vols., 4to.
_Amsterdam._ 1776.
A most excellent catalogue; it should include "Collection
concernant les Jésuites," at the end of the fourth volume, p. 54;
and the table of prices for which the books sold in 1790, at the
end of the sixth volume, p. 46.
[CROW (William).] Catalogue of English Writers on the Old and New
Testament, Corrected and Enlarged ... The Second Impression. 8vo.
_London._ 1668.
[CUTTER (Charles Ammi).] The New Catalogue of Harvard College Library.
(Reprinted from the North American Review for January, 1869.) 8vo, pp.
(1), 96-129. [_Cambridge._ 1869.]
This was the continuation of an article in the "N. Am. Rev.," for
Oct., 1868, on the history and wants of the library, which was not
reprinted. Mr. Cutter also prepared the Catalogue of the Boston
Athenæum, described _ante_.
DALRYMPLE (A.) Catalogue of Authors who have written on Rio de la
Plata, Paraguay, and Chaco, collected by A. Dalrymple, 1807. 4to, pp.
(2), 22. _London: F. Wingrave._ 1807-8.
"Pinelo-Barcia's, enlarged with a few additions, taken chiefly from
Muratori's _Christianisimo Felice_, and such books as the compiler
could find in the British Museum."--HARRISSE.
DANA (D.) Bibliotheca Probata. Catalogue of Books Selected, Examined,
and Arranged.... Second Edition. 12mo, pp. xxxi, 234.
_New York: Daniel Dana._ 1857.
DANIEL (G.) Catalogue of the most Valuable, Interesting, and Highly
Important Library of the late George Daniel, Esq., of Canonbury Square,
Islington. Rl. 8vo. _London._ 1864.
Certainly one of the most curious, interesting, and valuable
collections of early English literature, particularly as relating
to Shakespeare, ever sold. The prices obtained at this sale for
the first four folio editions of Shakespeare, as also for the very
rare first quarto editions of his plays, have never been surpassed.
This sale marks an era for the sale and the prices of early English
literature.
DANVERS. Catalogue of the Library of the Peabody Institute, South
Danvers, Mass. 8vo, pp. xix, (1), 102. _Boston: Printed by John Wilson
and Son._ 1855. + Supplement.... July, 1857. 8vo, pp. 26.
[_South Danvers._] 1857.
DARLING (J.) Cyclopædia Bibliographica; a Library Manual of
Theological and General Literature, and Guide to Books for Authors,
Preachers, Students, and Literary Men, Analytical, Bibliographical and
Biographical. By James Darling. 2 vols., imp. 8vo, pp. iii-xii, (8),
1600; 1601-3328. _London: James Darling._ 1854.
"The bibliographical wealth and fulness of the catalogue grow upon
us as we proceed, and we find increased occasion to admire the tact
and skill with which the compiler contrives to furnish the student
with the materials for judging of the degree in which any of the
books here registered may be useful to him."--_Kitto's Journal._
DARLING. Cyclopædia Bibliographica. Subjects: Holy Scriptures. Imp.
8vo, pp. xi, 1907. _London: James Darling._ 1859.
DAVIDSON (J.) Bibliotheca Devoniensis, or a Catalogue of the Printed
Books relating to the County of Devon. 4to. _London: Longman._ 1852.
DAVIES (R.) Memoir of the York Press, with Notices of Authors,
Printers, and Stationers, in the XVIth, XVIIth and XVIIIth Centuries.
8vo. _Westminster: Nichols & Son._ 1868.
A supplement of fifty-two pages was printed at _Exeter_.
DAVIS (W.) A Journey round the Library of a Bibliomaniac; or Cento of
Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious, and Valuable Books.
By William Davis. Cr. 8vo. _London._ 1821.
DAVIS. Olio, or Bibliographical and Literary Anecdotes and Memoranda,
Original and Selected. By William Davis. Cr. 8vo, pp. vi, 126.
_London: J. Rodwell._ 1814.
DAY (W.) Designs and Ornaments for Bookbinding. By William Day. 4to.
_London._ 1840.
DEANE (C.) A Bibliographical Essay on Governor Hutchinson's Historical
Publications. By Charles Deane. Sq. 8vo, pp. 39.
_Boston: Privately printed._ 1857.
Fifty copies printed.
[DEANE.] Bibliographical Tracts. No. 1. Spurious Reprints of Early
Books. Rl. 8vo, pp. 19. _Boston._ 1865.
"From the Boston Daily Advertiser of March 24, 1865." This reprint
was not made by Mr. Deane. It is a review of "Salem Witchcraft by
... Calef, and Cotton Mather ... with Notes by Samuel P. Fowler."
One hundred and thirty-five copies printed, six copies on India
paper. It is not, strictly speaking, a bibliographical work.
DE BURY (Richardi). Phylobyblon, seu de Querimoniis Librorum omnibus
Literarum Amatoribus. [_Sine ullâ notâ, sed Coloniæ._ MCCCCLXXXIII.]
First edition, very rare. An admirable translation of this
interesting volume was published some few years since by Mr. Rodd.
These early and rare books often contain much amusing matter and
considerable information, even at this our advanced state of
civilization. Those who come in from a walk on a cold winter's day
are here cautioned to use a kerchief ere they presume to look at a
rare book, and also to avoid having books opened during meals.
DE BURY. Philobiblion. Excellent traité sur l'amour des livres, par
Richard de Bury, évêque de Durham, grand chancelier d'Angleterre.
Traduit précédé d'une introduction et suivi du texte latin par
Hippolyte Cocheris. 12mo, pp. lvi, 288. _Paris: Aubry._ 1857.
DE BURY. Philo-Biblon, a Treatise on the Love of Books, translated by
J. Inglis. 8vo. _London._ 1832.
DE BURY. Philobiblon, A Treatise on the Love of Books, By Richard De
Bury, Bishop of Durham, and Lord Chancellor of England. First American
Edition, with The Literal English Translation of John B. Inglis.
Collated and Corrected with Notes by Samuel Hand. 8vo, pp. x, 252.
_Albany: Joel Munsell._ MDCCCLXI.
Thirty copies printed on large paper. His book relates the measures
he took, the difficulties he encountered, and all the art he
exerted to gratify his favorite passion. When Chancellor and
Treasurer of England, he took his perquisites and new-year's gifts
in books.
DELANDINE (A. F.) Bibliographie Dramatique; ou Tablettes Alphabétiques
du théâtre des diverses nations; avec des observations littéraires et
bibliographiques sur les ouvrages dramatiques les plus remarquables,
les jugements qu'on en a portés, leur sujet, leurs auteurs, leur
représentation, et les anecdotes qui leur sont relatifs. Précédé d'une
notice sur l'origine du Théâtre Français, et sur les Pièces et Mystères
qui y parurent depuis Faydit jusqu'à Rotrou, c'est-à-dire depuis l'an
1200 jusqu'en 1600. 8vo. _Paris._ [n. d.]
DELANDINE. Bibliographie spéciale et chronologique des principaux
ouvrages sur l'origine et l'histoire de l'Imprimerie, les
Bibliothèques, et les premières Essais de l'art typographique dans les
diverses villes de l'Europe: par Ant. Fr. Delandine.... Tome 1. 8vo,
pp. vi, 485. _Paris: Renouard et Lyon._ [1816.]
DELEPIERRE (O.) Analyse des Travaux de la Societé des Philobiblon de
Londres. Par Octave Delepierre. 8vo, pp. viii, 134.
_Londres: Trübner et Cie._ 1862.
Three hundred copies printed.
DELEPIERRE. Études Bio-Bibliographiques sur les Fous littéraires. Par
Octave Delepierre Rl. 8vo, pp. 79. [_London._] 1858.
DELEPIERRE. Histoire littéraire des Fous. Par Octave Delepierre. 8vo,
pp. (2), 184. _Londres: Trübner et Cie._ 1860.
DELEPIERRE. Macaroneana, Mélanges de Littérature Macaronique des
différents peuples de l'Europe, avec notes, extraits, &c. 8vo.
_Paris._ 1852.
Dans cet ouvrage plein de finesse et d'erudition, Mr. Octave
Delepierre, dont les connaissances littéraires et Bibliographiques
sont bien connues, à réuni tout ce que l'on pouvait désirer sur les
Macaronées et les ouvrages en style Macaronique.
DE PEYSTER (F.) The Moral and Intellectual Influence of Libraries upon
Social Progress. An Address before the New York Historical Society,
Nov. 21st, 1865. By Frederic De Peyster, President of the Society. 8vo,
pp. 96. _New York: Historical Society._ 1866.
Fifty copies printed on large paper.
DE-ROSSI (G. B.) Annali Ebreo-tipografici di Cremona distesi dal
Dottore G. Bernardo De-Rossi. 8vo. _Parma._ 1808.
For a list of many other bibliographical works by De Rossi, _see_
Petzholdt's _Bibliotheca Bibliographia_.
[DESCHAMPS (Pierre).] Notice biographique et bibliographique sur
Gabriel Peignot. Par P. D. Rl. 8vo, pp. (4), 60.
_Paris: Techener._ 1857.
DESESSARTS (N. L. M.) Les Siècles littéraires de la France, ou Nouveau
Dictionnaire, historique, critique, et bibliographique, de tous
les Ecrivains français, morts et vivans jusqu'à la fin de XVIII^{e}
siècle.... Par N. L. M. Desessarts, et plusieurs Biographes. 7 vols.,
8vo, pp. xl, 423; (4), 482; (4), 490; (4), iv, 468; (4), 508; (4), 470;
(4), xl, 417. _Paris: chez l'auteur. An_ VIII-XI [1800-1803].
DETROIT. Catalogue of the Public Library.... Also the Rules concerning
its Use. 8vo, pp. vii, 149. _Detroit: Advertiser and Tribune._ 1868.
Detroit Young Men's Society. Catalogue of the Library, with a
Historical Sketch. 8vo, pp. 169. _Detroit: O. S. Gulley._ 1865.
DIBDIN (T. F.) Specimen Bibliothecæ Britannicæ. Specimen of a Digested
Catalogue of Rare, Curious, and Useful Books in the English Language,
or appertaining to British Literature and Antiquities. By the Rev. T.
F. Dibdin. 8vo. _London._ 1808.
Forty copies only were privately printed, not published, on small
paper, and eight copies on large paper. The plate opposite page 14
is not attached to the small paper copies.
DIBDIN. The Director; a Weekly Journal ... pp. (2), 4, 379, (1); (2),
385, (6). _London: Printed by William Savage._ 1807.
DIBDIN. Specimen of an English Debure. By Thomas F. Dibdin. 8vo.
_London._ 1810.
Fifty copies privately printed.
DIBDIN. Typographical Antiquities. _See_ Ames (Joseph).
DIBDIN. The Bibliomania; or Book Madness; containing some account of
the History, Symptoms, and Cure of this fatal Disease. In an epistle
addressed to Richard Heber, Esq. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin,
F.S.A. 8vo, pp. iv, 87. _London: Longman._ 1809.
DIBDIN. Bibliomania; or Book Madness: A Bibliographical Romance, in Six
Parts. Illustrated with Cuts. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin. 8vo,
pp. ix, (2), 782, (1). _London: Printed for the Author._ 1811.
Of this edition eighteen copies only were printed on large paper.
DIBDIN. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness; A Bibliographical Romance.
Illustrated with Cuts. By Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. New and Improved
Edition ... including a Key to the assumed characters in the Drama.
Medium 8vo. _London: H. G. Bohn._ MDCCCXLII.
This edition was undertaken by Mr. Walmsly. It contains a key
to the characters, etc., and a supplement, edited by Dr. Dibdin
himself. The copies on large paper, imp. 8vo, have titles-pages for
two volumes.
"The _Bibliomania_ is written in dialogues or conversations,
the characters introduced are well-known book collectors of the
author's acquaintance. The great value of the work is in the notes,
which abound with anecdotes of books and book collectors, and an
account of the rarer articles in their collections, and the prices
at which they were sold, extracted from the sale catalogues. It
will be always consulted as an authority."--LOWNDES.
"The _Bibliomania_ is evidently formed in the first instance on the
plan of honest Isaac Walton's _Complete Angler_; with conspicuous
marks of the author's being deeply versed in the _Battle of the
Books_, and a familiar acquaintance with old English literature,
and occasionally with the discussions of Yorick. Under the shape
of dramatic dialogue, the reader is equally entertained, and
instructed; the abstruser parts, with the historic details, being
thrown into the form of notes. It would now be useless to pass an
encomium on this work, as its merits are so fully established as
to have more than doubled the original price of a volume now with
difficulty to be obtained."--_Gent's. Magazine._
"You have contrived to strew flowers over a path which, in other
hands, would have proved a very dull one; and all Bibliomanes must
remember you long, as he who first united their antiquarian details
with good-humored raillery and cheerfulness."--SIR WALTER SCOTT TO
DR. DIBDIN.
DIBDIN. Book Rarities; or a Descriptive Catalogue of some of the
most Curious, Rare, and Valuable Books of Early Date; Chiefly in the
Collection of the Right Honourable George John Earl Spencer, K.G., &c.,
&c., &c. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin. 8vo.
_London: Printed by W. Bulmer & Co._ 1811.
Very rare; thirty-six copies only printed, not published. "The
Foundation Stone of the _Bibliotheca Spenceriana_."--DIBDIN.
DIBDIN. Lincolne Nosegay, a brefe Table of Certaine Bokes in the
possession of Maister Dibdin, Clerk. Post 8vo, pp. 16. _London._ [1811.]
Very rare; only thirty-six copies having been printed. Contains
descriptions of nineteen books then in the author's possession,
but which afterwards passed into the libraries of Heber and Earl
Spencer.
DIBDIN. Bibliography, a Poem, in Six Books. With Preface and Notes.
8vo. _London._ 1812.
Very rare; fifty copies only privately printed, not published, the
greater part of which were destroyed by the author. "There is no
title-page to this effusion from the pen of Dr. Dibdin."--MARTIN.
DIBDIN. Bibliotheca Spenceriana; or a Descriptive Catalogue of the
Books printed in the Fifteenth Century, and of many Valuable First
Editions, in the Library of George John Earl Spencer, K.G., etc.,
etc., etc. By the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin. 4 vols., imp. 8vo.
_London: Printed for the Author._ 1814-15.
Fifty copies were printed on large paper. "This catalogue contains
only the works printed in the fifteenth century and the Editiones
Principes. It is compiled with the greatest care and industry, and
those who have had occasion to consult its pages, can testify to
its accuracy and great utility. It is the finest private collection
in Europe; the catalogue will ever be regarded as of the first
importance to the theologian, the historian, and the critic, and as
a perfect model for the bibliographer."--LOWNDES.
DIBDIN. The Bibliographical Decameron; or, Ten Days Pleasant Discourse
upon Illuminated Manuscripts, and Subjects connected with Early
Engravings, Typography, and Bibliography. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin. 3
vols., rl. 8vo. _London: Printed for the Author._ 1817.
Also on large paper, 3 vols., imp. 8vo. "This work may be
considered as a continuation of the _Bibliomania_, the same
characters being introduced in the dialogues. From the information
which it contains, and the splendor of the decorations and
printing, it will ever be considered as a model of excellence and
good taste in typography and the arts."
DIBDIN. Ædes Althorpianæ; or an Account of the Mansion, Books, and
Pictures, at Althorp; the Residence of George John Earl Spencer, K.G.
To which is added a Supplement to the Bibliotheca Spenceriana. By the
Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin. 2 vols., imp. 8vo.
_London: Payne and Foss._ 1822.
_See_ the author's _Reminiscences_, II. 557-94, for the interesting
account of the publication of this work, where it appears that
the cost of engraving the portraits was upwards of £2,000. It was
designed as a supplement to the _Bibliotheca Spenceriana_, and
contains accounts of the ancestors of Earl Spencer; of the Mansion
at Althorp; of the gallery, with engravings of the most important
pictures; and of editions of the Scriptures, Aldine editions, and
books printed in the fifteenth century, not contained in the former
volumes.
DIBDIN. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Books printed in the Fifteenth
Century, lately forming Part of the Library of the Duke Di Cassano
Serra, and now the Property of George John Earl Spencer, K.G. With a
General Index of Authors and Editions contained in the Present Volume,
and in the Bibliotheca Spenceriana and Ædes Althorpianæ. By the Rev.
Thomas Frognall Dibdin. Imp. 8vo, pp. x, 295.
_London: Printed for the Author._ 1823.
Forms another supplemental volume to the _Bibliotheca Spenceriana_,
with an index to the seven volumes, and completes the work.
DIBDIN. A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France
and Germany. By the Rev. Tho. Frognall Dibdin. 3 vols., rl. 8vo.
_London: Printed for the Author._ 1821.
Also on large paper, 3 vols., imp. 8vo. "This work contains much
curious information respecting the MSS. and rare works in public
and private libraries abroad. It is printed and embellished in the
same style of excellence as the Doctor's other works."--LOWNDES.
"A work calculated to have as intoxicating an effect on the
imagination of literary antiquaries, as the adventures of the
heroes of the Round Table on all true knights, or the tales
of the early American voyagers on the ardent spirits of their
age. It has not passed, however, without some hostile (though
unfounded) remarks from the printers, binders, and librarians of
France."--WRANGHAM.
DIBDIN. A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France
and Germany. By the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D. The Second
Edition. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), xliii, (2), 421, Portraits, Plates;
(4), iv, 428; (4), iv, 481. _London: R. Jennings._ 1829.
This edition omits some of the plates contained in the first, but
has others which are not in that. It is esteemed for its preface,
28 pp., in which the author summarily disposes of Crapelet,
Licquet, and Lesné.
[DIBDIN.] Lettre Neuvième relative à la Bibliothèque de Rouen, traduite
de l'Anglais, avec des Notes par T. Licquet, Conservateur de cette
Bibliothèque. Rl. 8vo. _Paris._ 1821.
Also on large paper. One hundred copies only of this rare tract
were printed. It seldom occurs for sale.
[DIBDIN.] Lettre d'un Relieur Français à un Bibliographe Anglais, par
Lesné, Relieur à Paris. 8vo. _Paris._ 1822.
Also on large paper. One hundred copies only printed; very rare.
[DIBDIN.] Lettre Trentième concernant l'Imprimerie et la Librairie de
Paris, traduite de l'Anglais, avec des Notes, par G. A. Crapelet. Imp.
8vo. _Paris._ 1821.
Only one hundred copies printed; the notes and preface, which
contain so much that is "silly" and "scurrilous," drew from Dr.
Dibdin the following reply, _A Roland for an Oliver_.
DIBDIN. A Roland for an Oliver; or, Brief Remarks upon the Preface and
Notes of G. A. Crapelet, attached to his Translation of the Thirtieth
Letter of the Bibliographical, Antiquarian, and Picturesque Tour. By
the Author of that Town. Imp. 8vo. _London._ 1821.
Of this excessively rare morceau, the rarest perhaps of all Dr.
Dibdin's works, only thirty-six copies were privately printed.
DIBDIN. [First Thoughts. Corrected Proof Sheets of the Tour in France
and Germany.] Imp. 8vo.
It is very curious, consisting of a number of proof-sheets of the
Foreign Bibliographical Tour, with numerous alterations, remarks,
&c., &c. These sheets are called First Thoughts, became the text in
the published work varies considerably from these sheets.
DIBDIN. The Library Companion; or, the Young Man's Guide, and the Old
Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin.
2 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), li, (1), 400; (1), 401-912.
_London: Harding._ MDCCCXXIV.
Also on large paper, imp. 8vo. From an anecdote recorded at page
394 of this edition, concerning "certain buckskins," in the edition
of 1823, and which is omitted in the subsequent ones, that acquired
the title of the "Breeches Edition."
"It contains much curious and important bibliographical information
not elsewhere to be found, and will at all times be consulted,
as a work of reference, by the bibliographer, biographer, and
historian."--LOWNDES.
DIBDIN. An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions
of the Greek and Latin Classics. Together with an Account of Polyglot
Bibles, Polyglot Psalters, Hebrew Bibles, Greek Bibles and Greek
Testaments; The Greek Fathers and the Latin Fathers. By the Rev.
Thomas Frognall Dibdin, D.D., &c. Fourth Edition; greatly Enlarged and
Corrected. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), xiii, 562; (4), 579, (1).
_London: Harding & Lepard._ 1827.
Fifty copies printed on large paper, to range with the _Bibliotheca
Spenceriana_. "This edition is entirely rewritten, and contains for
the first time an account of the best editions of the Hebrew Bibles
and of the Greek and Latin Fathers."--LOWNDES.
DIBDIN. A Merry and Conceited Song, dedicated to all Lovers of the
Library Companion. _London._ 1825.
Sixty copies only printed--not for sale.
[DIBDIN.] Bibliophobia. Remarks on the Present Languid and Depressed
State of Literature and the Book Trade. In a Letter addressed to the
Author of the Bibliomania. By Mercurius Rusticus. With Notes by Cato
Parvus. 8vo, pp. 102. _London: Henry Bohn._ 1832.
Also on large paper. One hundred copies only printed for "Those
whom it may concern." "Fear is the order of the day. To those
very natural and long established fears of Bailiffs and Tax
Gatherers, must now be added the fear of Reform, of Cholera, and of
Books."--page 6. Some copies have a Key to the names of the various
characters mentioned in the work.
DIBDIN. Reminiscences of a Literary Life; By the Reverend Thos.
Frognall Dibdin, D.D. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxxii, (4), 556, Portrait,
Plates; (2), 557-982, Plate. _London: John Major._ MDCCCXXXVI.
Also on large paper. The Index, which was published subsequently,
is often wanting.
DIBDIN. A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in the
Northern Counties of England and in Scotland. By the Reverend Thomas
Frognall Dibdin, D.D. 2 vols., rl. 8vo.
_London: Printed for the Author._ MDCCCXXXVIII.
Also on large paper, in 3 vols., imp. 8vo. In this work the author
concluded his tours. It it an essential companion to the tour in
France and Germany; and, as it describes some collections that have
ceased to exist, possesses an historical interest.
DIBDIN. Catalogue of the Valuable Library of Stanesby Alchorne, Esq.
containing various Rare Books and first Editions printed in the 15th
century. 8vo. _London._ 1814.
Also on large paper, and one copy in imperial 8vo.
DIBDIN. Catalogue of the Library of an Eminent Bibliographer. 8vo.
_London._ 1817.
Some copies have a duplicate title, headed _Bibliotheca
Rosicrusiana_, and the Doctor has added in a MS. note "Only 14
copies printed with this head-title, so says T. F. D."
DIBDIN. Voyage bibliographique, archéologique et pittoresque en France.
Par T. F. Dibdin. Traduit de l'anglais, avec des notes, par Théo.
Licquet.... 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxiv, 344; (4) 374, (1).
_Caen: Chez Mancel._ MDCCCXXV.
DAVIS (W.) An Olio of Bibliographical and Literary Anecdotes and
Memoranda, Original and Selected. By William Davis. A New Edition,
with considerable Additions. Post 8vo, pp. iv, 150, (2), and Errata.
_London._ 1817.
DAVIS. A Second Journey round the Library of A Bibliomaniac; or, Cento
of Notes and Reminiscences concerning Rare, Curious, and Valuable
Books. By William Davis. Post 8vo, pp. 120. _London: W. Davis._ 1825.
Dictionary of the Living Authors of Great Britain and Ireland,
comprising Literary Memoirs and Anecdotes of their Lives, &c. 8vo.
_London._ 1816.
Dictionnaire Universel, Historique, Critique et Bibliographique, ou
Histoire abrégée et impartiale des homines de toutes les nations qui
se sont rendus célèbres, illustres ou fameux par des vertus, des
talens, de grandes actions des opinions singulières, des inventions,
des découvertes, des monumens, ou par des erreurs, des crimes, des
forfaits, etc., depuis la plus haute antiquité jusqu'à nos jours; avec
les dieux et les héros de toutes les mythologies; enrichie des notes
et additions des Abbés Brotier et Mercier de Saint-Leger, etc. etc. 20
vols., 8vo. _Paris._ 1790-1812.
One of the most able and satisfactory biographical compilations
which has ever appeared. It contains a fund of useful and accurate
information especially respecting authors and books. Valuable for
French and Continental names generally, containing particulars not
elsewhere to be found.
DIDOT (A. F.) Catalogue Raisonné des Livres de la Bibliothèque de M.
Ambroise Firmin Didot, Tome 1^{er}. Livres avec Figures sur Bois,
Solennités, Romans de Chevalerie, 1^{re}. Livraison. 8vo.
_Paris: Didot._ 1867.
DIDOT (Pierre). Epître sur les Progrès de l'Imprimerie; par Didot, Fils
Aîné. 8vo, pp. (2), 20. 2 Plates.
_Paris: Imprimé chez Didot l'Aîné avec les italiques de Firmin,
son second fils._ 1784.
DINGELSTEDT (F.) Jean Gutenberg, ses facts et discours les plus dignes
d'admiration et sa mort; traduit de l'allemand par Revilliod. Sm.
folio. 6 Etchings by Gandon. _Genève._ 1858.
Directions for a proper Choice of Authors to form a Library, with a
List of the Proper Books on the several subjects. 8vo. _London._ 1766.
A Catalogue of Books, published by H. Gordon in 1766; probably the
first attempt to form the _English Catalogue of Books_.
D'ISRAELI (Isaac). Amenities of Literature; consisting of Sketches and
Characters of English Literature, illustrating the Literary, Political,
and Religious Vicissitudes of the English People. By I. D'Israeli....
Second Edition. 3 vols., 8vo. _London: Edward Moxon._ 1842.
D'ISRAELI. Amenities of Literature, ... By Isaac Disraeli. A New
Edition, edited by his Son, the Right Hon. B. Disraeli. 2 vols., 8vo.
_Privately Printed Riverside Press, Cambridge._ 1864.
One hundred copies printed on large paper.
D'ISRAELI. Calamities of Authors; including some Inquiries respecting
their Moral and Literary Character. 2 vols., 8vo. _London._ 1812.
D'ISRAELI. Curiosities of Literature.... 3 vols., 8vo. _London._
1791-1817. + Second Series. 3 vols., 8vo. _London._ 1823.
Repeatedly reprinted. The following is perhaps the finest edition:
D'ISRAELI. Curiosities of Literature. By Isaac Disraeli. With a View
of the Life and Writings of the Author by his Son. 4 vols., 8vo.
_Privately Printed Riverside Press, Cambridge._ 1864.
One hundred copies printed on large paper. "The nicknacks of
literature collected in Mr. Disraeli's cabinet were selected from
sources not generally accessible to ordinary readers. These volumes
are not only admirably adapted to minister to the amusement of
the lounger and refined trifler, but they have higher capacities,
as curious and authentic pictures of the manners of ruder times,
and records of the progress of letters from their rise in the
dark middle ages, to almost the present era." There is a French
translation by T. P. Bertin, 2 vols., 8vo. _Paris._ 1810.
DISRAELI. The Illustrator [Bolton Corney] Illustrated. 8vo.
_London: Edward Moxon._ 1838.
"For I believe the public will agree with me that he (Corney) has
not a leg left to stand upon." Corney is the author of two very
severe criticisms on Disraeli.
DISRAELI. Miscellanies of Literature. By Isaac Disraeli. Revised and
Corrected. Medium 8vo. _London: Edward Moxon._ 1840.
Contains, Literary Miscellanies (first edition, "Miscellanies; or,
Literary Recreations." _London._ 1796. 8vo), Quarrels of Authors,
Calamities of Authors, Character of James I., and The Literary
Character illustrated by the History of Men of Genius (first
edition, _London_. 1818. 8vo).
[DISRAELI.] Quarrels of Authors; or some Memoirs for our Literary
History including Specimens of Controversy to the Reign of Elizabeth.
By the Author of "Calamities of Authors." 3 vols., sm. 8vo.
_London: John Murray._ 1814.
"Popular as Disraeli is, I do not think he has ever obtained from
criticism a fair acknowledgment of the eminent station he is
entitled to claim."--SIR E. L. BULWER.
DONALDSON (John). Agricultural Biography, containing a Notice of the
Life and Writings of the British Authors on Agriculture, from the
earliest date to the present time. 4to. _London._ 1854.
DORSCHEI (J. G.) Biblia Numerata, seu Index specialis in vetus
Testamentum ad singula omnium Librorum capita et commata, auctus à Joh.
Grambsio. 2 vols., folio. _Francofurti._ 1674.
"Contains a list of commentators (four hundred and ninety-one
in number), with references to their several books, chapters,
and pages, in which they have illustrated any book, chapter,
or verse, and even every word, which has been the subject of
controversy."--HORNE.
DOWLING (John Goultier). Notitia scriptorum S. S., Patrum aliorumque
veteris ecclesiæ monumentorum, quæ in collectionibus anecdotorum post
... 1700 in lucem editis continentur, nunc primum instructa opera. 8vo.
_Oxoniæ._ 1839.
DRAKE (S. G.) Catalogue of the Private Library of Samuel G. Drake,
chiefly relates to the Antiquities, History, and Biography of America,
and in an especial manner to the Indians. 8vo, pp. 80.
_Boston: Samuel G. Drake._ 1842.
This had been previously issued, with a title slightly differing,
as a catalogue of a library to be sold by auction.
DRURY (H.) A Catalogue of the Extensive and Valuable Library of the
Rev. Henry Drury ... Sold ... by Mr. Evans.... 8vo, pp. vii, 262.
_London._ 1827.
Thirty-five copies printed on writing paper, principally for
presents to the Members of the Roxburgh Club.
DRYANDER (J.) Catalogus Bibliothecae Historico-Naturalis Josephi Banks,
Baroneti. Auctore Jona Dryander. 5 vols., 8vo, pp. vii, 324; xx, 608;
xxiii, 694; ix, 416; 531. _Londini, typis Bulmer et Soc._ 1796-1800.
"An excellent and admirably arranged catalogue; the most
comprehensive of the kind ever printed."
[DUCAREL (_Dr._)] List of the various Editions of the Bible and parts
thereof in English, from 1526 to 1776. 8vo. [n. p. n. d.]
This most rare tract was privately printed by Dr. Ducarel in 1776,
and contains many notices of editions not to be found in Dr.
Cotton's list. _See_ Cotton's Introduction, p. xi.
DUCLOS (_Abbé_), _and_ CAILLEAU (A. C.) Dictionnaire Bibliographique,
Historique et Critique des Livres rares, précieux, singuliers, curieux,
estimés et recherchés, ... 4 vols., 8vo, pp. xxix, 552; (4), 551; (4),
544; xvi, 511. _Paris: Cailleau et fils._ 1790-1802.
The precursor of Brunet's Manual, and contains much matter not
incorporated in that and subsequent compilations, giving lists
of catalogues, with prices of French, Italian, Spanish, English,
Greek, and Latin books. The fourth volume is a supplement by J. C.
Brunet.
DUDIN (M.) L'Art du relieur et doreur de Livres. Folio, pp. 106.
Plates. _Paris._ 1772.
DUTHILLŒUL (H. R.) Bibliographie Douaisienne. 8vo. _Paris._ 1835.
DU FRESNOY (L.) Méthode pour étudier la Geographie.... Par Lenglet Du
Fresnoy. 4 vols., 12mo. _Paris: Hochereau._ 1716.
The edition, "augmentée par Barbeau de la Bruyère et Drouet."
_Paris: Tilliard._ 1768. 10 vols., 12mo, is considered the best.
The list of maps of America is really useful as a list; no
criticisms are given. There is also a list of works on Asia, under
different heads.
DU FRESNOY. A New Method of Studying History, Geography, and
Chronology, with a Catalogue of the Chief Historians of all Nations,
the Best Editions of their Works, and Characters of them. Made English,
with Variety of Improvements and Corrections, by Richard Rawlinson,
LL.D. 2 vols., 8vo. _London._ 1730.
DU FRESNOY. Recueil de Dissertations sur les Apparitions, les Visions,
et les Songes. 4 vols., 12mo. _Paris._ 1752.
Contains Bibliography of works on the Occult Sciences.
DUNTON (J.) Young Student's Library, containing Extracts and
Abridgments of the most valuable Books printed in England and in
Foreign Journals, from 1665 to 1692, ... Folio.
_London: John Dunton._ 1692.
In which are analysed the works of Barrow and Usher, Jurieu's True
System of the Church, Tavernier's Relations, Vindication of the
Church of England against Bishop Bossuet, Stillingfleet's Origines
Britannicæ, Locke's Essay, Stanley's History of Philosophy, Boyle's
Writings, Cave's Works, Dupin's Ecclesiastical Authors, Extracts
from English and Foreign Journals, &c.
DUPIN (L. E.) Nouvelle Bibliothèque des Auteurs Ecclésiastiques,
contenant l'Histoire de leur Vie, le Catalogue, la Critique, et la
Chronologie de leur Ouvrages.... Par Louis Ellies Du Pin. 9 vols., 4to.
_Paris._ 1690-97. + Seconde Edition revuē, corrigée & augmentée. 19
vols. _Amsterdam and Utrecht._ 1710-31.
DUPIN. History of Ecclesiastical Writers to the close of the XV.
Century, ... being an Account of the several Books of the Bible, also
the Lives and Writings of the Primitive Fathers, and of successive
Authors and their Works to the XVI. Century, inclusive. Translated with
Notes, by W. W[otton]. 15 vols., folio. _London._ 1696-1706.
"Literally a library of ecclesiastical and theological writers,
containing almost everything of importance concerning the authors,
the best editions of their works, and ample details of the subjects
which they embrace, with judicious criticisms on their manner of
treating them. The liberality of his opinions was greatly beyond
that of the Church to which he belonged."--ORME. _See_ Goujet,
_infra_.
DUPLESSIS (G.) Bibliographie Parêmiologique, etc. 8vo. _Paris._ 1847.
DURRIE (D. S.) Bibliographia Genealogica Americana; an Alphabetical
Index to American Genealogies and Pedigrees, contained in State, County
and Town Histories, Printed Genealogies, and Kindred Works. By Daniel
S. Durrie.... 8vo, pp. xii, 5-296. _Albany, N. Y.: Joel Munsell._ 1868.
A work of much painstaking research, and indispensable to the
genealogist.
DURRIE. Catalogue of the Library of the State Historical Society of
Wisconsin. Prepared by Daniel S. Durrie, Librarian, and Isabel Durrie,
Assistant. 2 vols., 8vo. _Madison: Published by Order of the State._
M.DCCC.LXXIII. + First Supplement ... 8vo, pp. 383.
_Madison, Wis.: E. B. Bolens, State Printer._ 1875.
DUTENS (Lewis). Tables Génealogiques des Héros des Romans; avec un
Catalogue des principaux Ouvrages en ce genre. Oblong 4to.
_Londres: Edwards._ [1798.]
A very curious work, printed on twenty-one pages, on one side the
leaf only, one of which is occupied with a catalogue of the library
of Don Quixote.
DUYCKINCK (E. A. _and_ G. L.) Cyclopædia of American Literature;
embracing Personal and Critical Notices of Authors, and Selections
from their Writings from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; with
Portraits, Autographs and other Illustrations. By Evart A. Duyckinck
and George L. Duyckinck. 2 vols., imp. 8vo, pp. xvi, 676; xiv, 781. +
Supplement. _New York: Charles Scribner._ 1856.
This first edition is printed on thicker paper than those of
a later date. One hundred copies were printed on large paper.
The work contains personal and critical notices of authors, and
selections from their writings, with 225 woodcut portraits,
425 facsimile autographs, and 75 views of colleges, etc. The
Supplement contains sketches of the old Spanish writers on America
by Buckingham Smith, and notices of early French writers by John
Gilmary Shea.
EASTLAKE (C. L.) Contributions to the Literature of the Fine Arts. By
Charles L. Eastlake. Second Edition. 2 vols., rl. 8vo. Portrait and
Plates. _London._ 1870.
EBELING (F. W.) England's Geschichtsschreiber. Von der frühesten bis
auf unsere Zeit. Von Friedrich W. Ebeling. Mit einem Register und zwei
Beilagen. 8vo, pp. xiv, 197. _Berlin: Herbig._ 1852.
Englands' Historians. From the earliest to the present time.
EBERT (F. A.) Allgemeines Bibliographisches Lexikon. Von Friedrich
Adolf Ebert. 2 vols., 4to. _Leipzig: Brockhaus._ 1821-30.
EBERT. A General Bibliographical Dictionary, from the German of
Frederic Adolphus Ebert, Librarian to the King of Saxony, &c. 4 vols.,
8vo. _Oxford: at the University Press._ MDCCCXXXVII.
A valuable and well executed work (on the plan of Brunet),
necessary to all who cultivate bibliography.
EDWARDS (E.) Libraries and Founders of Libraries. By Edward Edwards.
8vo. _London: Trübner and Co._ 1865.
Some copies were printed on large paper, royal 8vo. This valuable
work is in a large measure based upon documents hitherto unused,
and upon personal examination of the principal collections which
are described.
EDWARDS. Lives of the Founders of the British Museum: with Notices
of its Chief Augmentors and other Benefactors. 1570-1870. By Edward
Edwards. 2 vols., 8vo. _London: Trübner and Co._ 1870.
Thirty copies printed on large paper.
EDWARDS. Memoirs of Libraries; Including a Hand Book of Library
Economy. By Edward Edwards. 2 vols., rl. 8vo.
_London: Trübner & Co._ 1859.
A few copies printed on large paper. Contains numerous engravings
from early MSS., facsimiles of types, bookbinding etc. This
important work was in preparation thirteen years. Neither France
nor Germany can boast of a work treating the subjects with a
similar comprehensiveness, and in England the work has certainly
had no predecessor. "Of the industry bestowed upon this extensive
compilation, and of the marvellous condensation of fact it
supplies, it is difficult to speak in terms of proper commendation;
even to the most accomplished bibliographer it cannot rail to be
of great service, but how much more so to the tyro, or ordinary
bibliographer."--BROWNSON'S _Review_.
EDWARDS. A Comparative Table of the Principal Schemes for the
Classification of Libraries, &c. Folio. _Manchester._ 1855.
EDWARDS. Free Town Libraries: their Formation, Management, and History,
in Britain, France, Germany, and America. Together with Notices of Book
Collectors, and of the respective places of deposit of their surviving
collections. 8vo. _London._ 1869.
EDWARDS. A Statistical View of the Principal Libraries in Europe and
America. 8vo. _London._ 1848.
Printed for private circulation.
EDWARDS (J.) A Catalogue of the valuable Library of James Edwards,
Esq., containing a splendid assemblage of Early Printed Books, chiefly
upon vellum, ... Manuscripts, ... 8vo. [_London._] 1815.
Some copies were printed on large paper.
[EDWARDS (J.)] Bibliotheca Parisiana. A Catalogue of a Collection of
Books, formed by a Gentleman in France, not less conspicuous for his
Taste in distinguishing, than for his zeal in acquiring, whatever, of
this kind, was most perfect, curious or scarce. Sold on the 26th [for
28th] of March, 1791, and the five days following. 8vo, pp. (4), viii,
166. [n. p. n. d.]
EDWARDS (T.) Catalogue of the ... Library of Thomas Edwards.
_London._ 1828.
Twelve copies were printed on pink paper. Contains valuable books,
manuscripts, and missals.
EGERTON (J.) The Theatrical Remembrancer, containing a Complete List of
all the Dramatic Performances in the English Language; their Several
Editions, Dates, and Sizes, ... and a Catalogue of such Latin Plays
as have been written by English Authors: from the Earliest Production
of the English Drama to the End of the year MDCCLXXXVII. By John
Egerton.... 12mo. _London._ 1788.
EGUIARA Y EGUREN (J. J. de). Bibliotheca Mexicana sive eruditorum
Historia virorum, qui in America Boreali nati, vel alibi geniti, in
ipsam Domicilio aut Studijs asciti, quavis linguã scripto aliquid
tradiderunt: Eorum præsertim qui pro Fide Catholicã & Pietate ampliandã
forendãque, egregiè factis & quibusvis Scriptis floruere editis aut
ineditis. Ferdinando VI. Hispaniarum Regi Catholico Nuncupata. Authore
D. Joanne Josepho de Eguiara et Eguren. Mexicano, electo Episcopo
Jucatanénsi, etc. etc. Tomus primus exhibens Litteras A B C. Folio,
pp. (10), (144), 544.
_Mexici: Ex novâ Typographicâ in Ædibus Authoris
editioni ejusdem Bibliothecae destinatâ. Anno Domini_ 1755.
Of this rare and valuable work Vol I. only was published. It
contains the most authentic notes on the literature and literary
men of Mexico, and became the basis of Beristain's celebrated
_Bibl. Hisp. Amer._, which appeared sixty years later. Eguiara was
one of the most talented members of the Academy of Mexico. "It is
unfortunate that no more of this important work was published. It
is probable that not many copies were printed of this volume, as
it is not often met with."--RICH, 1. 115. The remainder of the
manuscript was said to be preserved in the Library of the Cathedral
of Mexico. Leclerc's collation seems to differ from ours. "Ouvrage
curieux, mais dont il n'a paru que le premier volume."--BRUNET.
EINARI (H.) Sciagraphia Historiae literariae Islandicae Autorum
et Scriptorum tum editorum tum ineditorum indicem exhibens. Cujus
delineandae periculum facit Halfdanus Einari. 8vo, pp. (30), 271.
_Havniae: impr. Sander et Schröder._ 1777.
ELLIOTT. Bibliographical Index to the Historians of Mahommedan India.
Vol. I. General Histories. 8vo. _Calcutta._ 1849.
ELLIS (H.) Catalogue of Books on Angling, with some brief Notices of
several of their Authors. By Henry Ellis. 8vo. _London: Bensley._ 1811.
First published in Brydges' _British Bibliographer_.
ENGELMANN (W.) Bibliotheca Geographica. Verzeichniss der seit
der Mitte des vorigen Jahrhunderts bis zu Ende des Jahres 1856
in Deutschland erschienenen Werke über Geographie und Reisen mit
Einschluss der Landkarten, ... Herausgegeben von Wilhelm Engelmann....
8vo, pp. vi, 1225. _Leipzig: Engelmann._ 1858.
ENGELMANN. Bibliotheca Historico-Naturalis, seu Index Librorum
Historiam Naturalem spectantium ab anno MDCC ad MDCCCXLVI, in
Germania, Scandinavia, Anglia, Gallia, Belgio, Italia, atque Hispania,
impressorum. 8vo. _Leipzig: Engelmann._ 1846-61.
A list of books which have been published on Natural History, in
Germany, Holland, England, France, Italy, and Spain, from the year
1700, and with Supplements to the present time.
ENGELMANN. Bibliotheca Œconomica ... 8vo, pp. iv, 438.
_Leipzig: Engelmann._ 1841.
ENGELMANN. Bibliotheca Mechanico-thechnologica ... von Wilhelm
Engelmann. 8vo, pp. vii, 503; iii, 180. _Leipzig: Engelmann._ 1844-50.
ENGELMANN. Bibliotheca Scriptorum Classicorum et Graecorum et
Latinorum.... von Wilhelm Engelmann. 8vo, pp. xlviii, 368; iii, 120.
_Leipzig: Engelmann._ 1847-53.
Power quotes an edition, _Leipzig_. 1858--perhaps an error. _See_
Petzholdt, pp. 547, 744, 792.
Englands Historische Literatur ... 8vo, pp. 56. _Berlin._ 1852.
Summary of the historical literature of England during the last
five years. A mere collection of title-pages.
England's New Colony, with Four Articles upon English Books in American
Bookstores; Book-buyers and English Books; English Writers and American
Readers; Authorship in America under the English Regime, etc.; and a
Statement of Tariff on Books. 8vo.
_Boston: A. Williams and Company._ 1870.
"This is not a joke, but a very serious publication, intended not
for sale, but to prime the wire-pullers at Washington to look out
and provide for the poor publishing houses of Boston, New York, and
Philadelphia. 'Human labor is the principal item in book-making,'
they say, and therefore they ask Congress to levy a duty of 25
cents a pound on English books, to protect them against the
efforts of the English authors, who are making America an English
colony by sending over at reasonable rates their own books for
sale."--STEVENS.
The English Topographer, an Historical Account of all the Pieces that
have been written, relating to the Antiquities, Natural History, or
Topographical Description of any Part of England. 8vo. _London._ 1720.
The English Catalogue of Books Published from January, 1835, to
January, 1863, ... Compiled by Sampson Low. 8vo, pp. vi, (2), 910.
_London: Sampson Low, Son and Marston._ 1864.
ENSLIN (T. C. F.) Bibliotheca Historico-Geographica.... Herausgegeben
von Theodore Christian Friedrich Enslin. 8vo, pp. (2), 399.
_Berlin._ 1825.
ERSCH (J. S.) Literatur der Geschichte und deren Hülfswissenschaften
... von Johann Samuel Ersch.... 8vo, pp. (8), 1388 columns.
_Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1827.
ERSCH. Literatur der Schönen Künste ... von Johann Samuel Ersch....
8vo, pp. (8), 1608 columns. _Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1840.
ERSCH. Bibliographisches Handbuch der philologischen Literatur der
Deutschen von der Mitte des achtzehnten Jahrhunderts bis auf die
neueste Zeit.... 8vo, pp. xi, 1030 columns.
_Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1845.
List of the Greek and Roman Literature, and Modern Philology, with
their prices.
ERSCH. La France litéraire ... par J. S. Ersch....
_Hamburg: Hoffman._ 1797-1806.
Concerning this _see_ Peignot, _also_ Petzholdt, pp. 328, 750, 776.
ERSCH. Literatur der Mathematik, Natur- und Gewerbskunde ... von Johann
Samuel Ersch. 8vo. _Amsterdam and Leipzig._ 1813. + Neue ... Ausgabe
von Franz Wilhelm Schweigger-Seidel.... 8vo, pp. (10), 1740 columns.
_Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1828.
An index of works on mathematics (pure and applied), technology,
military arts and sciences, &c. Besides the foregoing, this writer
is the author of valuable works on the bibliography and literature
of jurisprudence and politics, medicine, philology, theology, &c.,
all published at _Amsterdam_ and _Leipzig_, 1812-22, &c. 8vo. _See_
Petzholdt.
ESCHENBURG (J. J.) Ueber W. Shakspeare. Von Joh. Joach. Eschenburg....
8vo, pp. (4), 686. _Zürich bey Orell_, ... 1787.
3155
"Für die Bibliographie von besonderem Interesse."--PETZHOLDT.
Essai bibliographique sur les éditions des Elzévirs, les plus
précieuses et les plus recherchées précédé d'une Notice sur les
Imprimeurs célèbres. 8vo, pp. (2), 300. Frontispiece and Plate.
_Paris: Didot._ 1822.
Edited by Auguste Limon Louis Bérard. _See_ Petzholdt, pp. 190-194,
for other works on the Elzévirs.
Essai philologique sur les Commencemens de la Typographie à Metz, et
sur les imprimeurs de cette ville. 8vo. Facsimiles. _Metz._ 1828.
This valuable monograph contains copious lists of the books issued
by the early printers of Metz.
EYTON (J. W. K.) Catalogue of the Library of Joseph Walter King Eyton,
Esq. comprising an extraordinary Collection of Privately Printed Books,
Large Paper Copies, Works printed on vellum, &c. 8vo. _London._ 1848.
Fifty copies printed on large paper in 4to, for presents, with
separate titles and frontispiece. This catalogue describes the most
complete collection of privately printed books and unique copies on
vellum, ever gathered by one individual.
FABRICIUS (J.) Historia bibliothecae Fabricianae, qva libri et eorvmqve
contenta ... doctorvmqve virorvm ivdicia ... indicantvr. 6 vols., 4to.
_Wolfenbvttelii Svmptibus Godofredi-Freytagii_ (Part 5, 6),
_Christ. Meisneri_. 1717-24.
FABRICIUS (J. A.) Jo. Alberti Fabricii Bibliographia antiqvaria sive
Introdvcto in Notitiam Scriptorvm qvi antiqvitates Hebraicas Graecas
Romanas et Christianas scriptis illvstrarvnt. Editio tertia ex mscpto
b. Avctoris insigniter locvpletata et recentissimorvm scriptorvm
recensione avcta stvdio et opera Pavlli Schaffshavsen. 4to, pp. (8),
1155. _Hambvrgi: Bohn._ 1760.
FABRICIUS. Bibliotheca Ecclesiastica, ... Curante Jo. Alberto Fabricio.
4 vols., folio, pp. (8), 228; 202; 270; 356.
_Hamburgi & Felginer._ 1718.
"This is a careful reprint, with notes, &c., of the various
authors who have left biographical notices of early ecclesiastical
writers down to the seventeenth century: St. Hieronymus; Gennaduis
Massiliensis; St. Isiodorus Hisp.; Idlefonsus Tolet.; Honorious
Augustod.; Sigebertus Gemblacensis," etc. _See_ Petzholdt, pp. 480,
679.
FABRICIUS. Jo. Alb. Fabricii Bibliotheca Latina nvnc melivs delecta
rectivs digesta et avcta diligentia Jo. Avg. Ernesti. 3 vols., 8vo, pp.
xliv, 512; (2), 473; (2), 572.
_Lipsiae: Weidmanni heredes et Reich._ 1773-74.
The first edition is _Hamburgi_, 1721.
FABRICIUS. Joannis Alberti Fabricii Bibliotheca Graeca sive Notitia
Scriptorvm vetervm Graecorvm qvorvmcvmqve monvmenta integra avt
fragmenta edita exstant tvm plerorvmqve e mss. ac deperditis ab Avctore
tertivm recognita et plvrimis locis avcta Editio qvarta variorvm cvris
emendatior atqve avctior cvrante Gottlieb Christophoro Harles Accedvnt
b. J. A. Fabricii et Christoph. Avgvsti Hevmanni Supplementa inedita.
Vol. I. 4to. _Hambvrgi: Bohn._ 1790.... + Index ... 4to.
_Lipsiae: Cnobloch._ 1838.
First published _Hamburgi_, 1705-28. "This incomparable book will
always be esteemed as containing an interesting account of the
treasures of ancient learning, whether in print or manuscript; no
classical library can be deemed complete without it ... Fabricius
is, perhaps, unrivalled in variety of scholastic attainments, and
diligence and accuracy of research."--DIBDIN. For a list of his
other bibliographical works _see_ Petzholdt.
FALKENSTEIN (Karl). Geschichte der Buchdrucker-Kunst in ihrer
Entstehung und Ausbildung. Ein Denkmal zur vierten Säcular-Feier der
Erfindung der Typographie. 4to. _Leipzig._ 1840.
A very complete and well digested history of printing, from the
earliest period down to 1840, commencing with a large folded
facsimile wood-block, dated 1423.
FARIBAULT (G. B.) Catalogue d'ouvrages sur l'histoire de l'Amérique,
et en particulier sur celle du Canada, de la Louisiane, de l'Acadie,
et autre lieux, ci-devant connus sous le nom de Nouvelle-France; avec
des notes bibliographiques, critiques et littéraires. En Trois Parties.
Rédigé par G. B. Faribault, Avocat. 8vo, pp. (2), 207.
_Québec: W. Cowan._ 1837.
Extremely scarce. Part I., contains the authors, arranged
alphabetically. Part II., anonymous works arranged chronologically.
Part III., a catalogue of maps, charts, and plans. The number of
works described is 969, and to many of them are added descriptive
notes.
FARMER (R.) ... Catalogue of the ... Library of the Rev. Dr. Farmer,
particularly rich in early English Poetry, Plays, Chronicles, English
History, Topography, &c. _London._ 1798.
Twelve copies printed on large paper in royal 8vo.
FARNHAM (L.) A Glance at Private Libraries [in Boston]. By Luther
Farnham. 8vo, pp. 79. _Boston._ 1855.
The principal collections noticed are those of Webster,
Ticknor, Livermore, Hosmer, Lawrence, Prescott, Everett, Chase,
Crowninshield, Sparks, Parker, and Adams; seven of which are now
dispersed.
FERRIAR (J.) The Bibliomania, An Epistle, to Richard Heber, Esq. By
John Ferriar, M.D. _London: Cadell and Davies._ 1809.
Reprinted in the following work.
FERRIAR. Illustrations of Sterne. 2 vols., post 8vo. _London._ 1812.
A bibliographical and critical account of the Shandy Library,
_i.e._ the books from which Sterne pillaged in composing _Tristram
Shandy_. A curious and amusing book, full of quaint and humorous
selections from the old French novelists.
FÉTIS (F. J.) Biographie universelle des Musiciens et Bibliographie
générale de la Musique. Seconde edition entièrement refondue et
augmentée de plus de moitié par F. J. Fétis. 6 vols., 8vo.
_Paris: Didot frères, fils & Cie._ 1860-64.
A very excellent work, both the lives and list of works of the
musicians are extensive and elaborate. The first edition is
_Bruxelles_. 1834-44. 8 vols., 8vo.
FIELD (J.) Bibliotheca Histrionica. A Catalogue of the Theatrical and
Miscellaneous Library of Mr. John Field, in which are contained several
interesting Specimens of the Early Drama, ... 8vo, pp. 97.
_London: Sotheby._ 1827.
Some copies on large paper in royal 8vo.
FIELD (T. W.) An Essay toward an Indian Bibliography. Being a Catalogue
of Books, relating to the History, Antiquities, Languages, Customs,
Religion, Wars, Literature, and Origin of the American Indians, in the
Library of Thomas W. Field. With Bibliographical and Historical Notes,
and Synopses of the Contents of some of the Works least known. 8vo, pp.
iv, 430. _New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co._ 1873.
So far, the most extensive list of books on this subject. Mr.
Field has devoted many years to the acquisition of the books, and
his notes, which are numerous, convey much valuable information
concerning not only the books, but the Indians themselves. "This
bibliographical handbook, embracing a collection of about 1800
works, may be considered the chief, if not the only one of its
kind. The author's notes are judicious and valuable, and have an
interest beyond even the actual subject of the Essay. Collectors
of Americana of every kind will derive pleasure and profit from
a labour that evinces a wide range of study and experience."--B.
QUARITCH.
Fifty Years' Recollections of An Old Bookseller, consisting of
Anecdotes, Characteristic Sketches of Authors, Artists, Actors, Books,
Booksellers, &c., for Half a Century. 8vo. 1837.
FIGANIERE (J. C. de). Bibliographia Historica Portugueza, ou Catalogo
methodico dos Auctores Portuguezes, e de alguns Estrangeiros
domiciliarios em Portugal, que tractaram da Historia civil, politica
e ecclesiastica d'estes Reinos e seus dominios, e das Nações
ultramarinas, e cujas Obras correm impressas em vulgar; onde tamben se
apontam muitos Documentos e Escriptos anonymos que lhe dizem respeito.
Por Jorge Cesar de Figaniere. 8vo, pp. ix, 359.
_Lisboa: typogr. do Panorama._ 1850.
FINOTTI (Joseph M.) Bibliographia Catholica Americana: A List of Works
by Catholic Authors, and Published in the United States. Part I. From
1784 to 1820 inclusive. 8vo, pp. 318, (1). _New York._ 1872.
For a notice of this see _The American Bibliopolist_, June, 1873.
[FISCHER (Augustin).] Bibliotheca Mejicana. A Catalogue of an
extraordinary Collection of Books & Manuscripts, almost wholly relating
to the History and Literature of North and South America, particularly
Mexico. 8vo, pp. (4), 312, 41, (1). _London: Puttick & Simpson._ 1869.
Father Fischer was chaplain to the Emperor Maximilian. This is a
catalogue of his library, with some additions from Dr. Berendt's
Collection.
FISHWICK (H.) The Lancashire Library. A Bibliographical Account of
Books on Topography, Biography, History, Science, and Miscellaneous
Literature relating to the County Palatine Including An Account of
Lancashire Tracts, Pamphlets, and Sermons printed before the Year 1720.
With Collations, & Bibliographical, Critical, & Biographical Notes on
the Books and Authors By Lieut.-Col. Henry Fishwick, F.S.A. ... 8vo,
pp. vi, (2), 443. _London: George Routledge and Sons_ ... 1875.
The titles and collations in this otherwise good work are unusually
redundant. The titles are given at length, with every detail of
the location of the publisher, which is a waste of space, and to
some of them there is appended such a statement as "Temple of the
Muses," which is merely an advertising bait of the publishers.
[FLEISCHER (Guillaume).] Dictionnaire de Bibliographie Française.
Tom. I.-II. [A-Bh.] 8vo, pp. (4), 520; (4), 636.
_Paris: au bureau de Bibliographie Française._ 1812.
FLOEGEL (Charles Frederic). Geschichte der Komischen Literatur. 4
vols., 8vo. _Leipzig._ 1784-87.
A literary history of the comic writers of all countries.
[FOLSOM (George).] A Catalogue of Original Documents in the English
Archives, relating to the Early History of the State of Maine.... Rl.
8vo, pp. iv, 137. _New York: Privately Printed._ 1858.
FONTAINE DE RESBECQ (A. de). Voyages littéraires sur les quais de
Paris.... 16mo. _Paris._ 1857.
FONTANINI (G.) Biblioteca dell' Eloquenza Italiana ... con le
Annotazioni del Signor Apostolo Zeno accresciuta di nuove aggiunte.
Tom. I.-II. ed Indice. 4to, pp. xxiv, 536; 528, (31).
_Parma: fratelli Gossi._ 1803-04.
"An excellent work, the chief source for Italian
Bibliography."--EBERT. _See also_ Petzholdt, p. 354.
FOPPENS (J. F.) Bibliotheca Belgica, sive Virorum in Belgio vita,
scriptisque illustrium Catalogus, Librorumque Nomenclatura Continens
Scriptores à Clariss. Viris Valerio Andrea, Auberto Miraeo, Francisco
Sweertio, Aliisque, recensitos, usque ad annum M.D.C.LXXX. Cura et
studio Joannis Francisci Foppens. 2 vols., 4to, pp. (2), xxxxiv, 600;
(2), 601-1233. 144 Portraits. _Bruxellis: Foppens._ 1739.
A work of standard authority, quoted by most subsequent
biographers, and favorably mentioned by Dibdin in his _Library
Companion_. There are copies on thick paper, which are rare.
FORBES (J.) A Manual of select Medical Bibliography, in which the
Books are arranged Chronologically according to the Subjects, ... an
Appendix containing lists of the collected works of Authors, Systematic
Treatises on Medicine, Transactions of Societies, Journals, etc. By
John Forbes. 8vo. _London._ 1835.
Included in Forbes' _Cyclopedia of Practical Medicine_.
FORTESCUE (T.) The Foreste, or Collection of Historyes, no lesse
profitable than pleasant and necessary, doone out of French into
English. By Thomas Fortescue. 4to. Black letter.
_London: John Daye._ 1571-76.
This curious book treats on the original invention of writing,
printing, paper and parchment making, formation of the first
libraries, etc.
[FORTIA D'URBAN (_Le Marquis_).] Nouveau Sistême de Bibliographie
alfabétique, Seconde Édition, ... 12mo, pp. (4), 68, 82, xxvi, 335.
_Paris: Treuttel et Wurtz._ 1822.
FOSTER (B. F.) The Origin and Progress of Book-Keeping; comprising
an account of all the works on this subject published in the English
language from 1543 to 1852. With Remarks, Critical, and Historical.
8vo, pp. 54. _London._ 1852.
FOURNIER (Fr. Ign.) Nouveau Dictionnaire portatif de Bibliographie
contenant plus de vingt-trois mille Articles de Livres rares, curieux,
estimés et recherchés, avec les marques connues por distinguer les
éditions originales des contrefactions qui en ont été faites, et des
notes instructives sur la rareté ou le mérite de certains Livres: on a
fixe la valeur d'après les prix auxquels ces Livres ont été portés dans
les ventes les plus fameuses; précédé d'un précis sur les Bibliothèques
et sur Bibliographie, et suivi du Catalogue des Éditions citées par
l'Académie de la Crusca ... et des éditions imprimées par les Aldes,
les Elzevirs, Tonson, Cominus, Baskerville, Barbou, Didot, Herhan,
etc., etc.... Seconde Édition, revue et considérablement augmentée;
Par Fr. Ign. Founder. 8vo, pp. 10, x, 566, (2), 49.
_Paris: Fournier frères._ 1809.
Contains lists of the Aldine and other celebrated editions of
books, Continental and English. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 86. This
edition is much superior to that of 1805.
FOWLE (W. F.) Catalogue of the Choice Collection of Books belonging
to William F. Fowle, Esq., of Boston, Mass. 8vo, pp. viii, 147.
_Cambridge: Riverside Press._ 1865.
Eighty-five copies printed on large paper, imperial 8vo. This
library, although it contained but 1,614 volumes, realized
$17,512.19, an average of almost $11 per volume, the highest,
probably, ever attained in America up to its date.
La France littéraire, ... 4 vols., 8vo.
_Paris: Duchesne veuve._ 1769-84.
FRANCK (A.) Catalogue de livres, manuscrits et cartes relatifs a
l'Amérique en vente ... à la Librairie A. Franck. 8vo. _Paris._ [n. d.]