Chapter 4

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.

"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 JamesI., and The Literary Character illustrated by the History of Men of Genius (first edition,London. 1818. 8vo).

Contains, Literary Miscellanies (first edition, "Miscellanies; or, Literary Recreations."London.1796. 8vo), Quarrels of Authors, Calamities of Authors, Character of JamesI., 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.

"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.

"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.

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.

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."

"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.SeeCotton's Introduction, p. xi.

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.SeeCotton's Introduction, p. xi.

Duclos(Abbé),andCailleau(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.

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.

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.

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.

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 theXV.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 theXVI.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.SeeGoujet,infra.

"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.SeeGoujet,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.

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.

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.andG. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'sReview.

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'sReview.

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.

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.

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.

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 yearMDCCLXXXVII. 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 Domini1755.

Of this rare and valuable work VolI.only was published. It contains the most authentic notes on the literature and literary men of Mexico, and became the basis of Beristain's celebratedBibl. 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.

Of this rare and valuable work VolI.only was published. It contains the most authentic notes on the literature and literary men of Mexico, and became the basis of Beristain's celebratedBibl. 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.

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 annoMDCCadMDCCCXLVI, 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.

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.SeePetzholdt, pp. 547, 744, 792.

Power quotes an edition,Leipzig. 1858—perhaps an error.SeePetzholdt, 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.

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.

"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.

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 thisseePeignot,alsoPetzholdt, pp. 328, 750, 776.

Concerning thisseePeignot,alsoPetzholdt, 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 atAmsterdamandLeipzig, 1812-22, &c. 8vo.SeePetzholdt.

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 atAmsterdamandLeipzig, 1812-22, &c. 8vo.SeePetzholdt.

Eschenburg(J. J.) Ueber W. Shakspeare. Von Joh. Joach. Eschenburg.... 8vo, pp. (4), 686.

Zürich bey Orell, ... 1787.

"Für die Bibliographie von besonderem Interesse."—Petzholdt.

"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.SeePetzholdt, pp. 190-194, for other works on the Elzévirs.

Edited by Auguste Limon Louis Bérard.SeePetzholdt, 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.

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.

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.SeePetzholdt, pp. 480, 679.

"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.SeePetzholdt, 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 isHamburgi, 1721.

The first edition isHamburgi, 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 publishedHamburgi, 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 diligenceand accuracy of research."—Dibdin.For a list of his other bibliographical worksseePetzholdt.

First publishedHamburgi, 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 diligenceand accuracy of research."—Dibdin.For a list of his other bibliographical worksseePetzholdt.

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.

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. PartI., contains the authors, arranged alphabetically. PartII., anonymous works arranged chronologically. PartIII., a catalogue of maps, charts, and plans. The number of works described is 969, and to many of them are added descriptive notes.

Extremely scarce. PartI., contains the authors, arranged alphabetically. PartII., anonymous works arranged chronologically. PartIII., 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.

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.

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.

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 composingTristram Shandy. A curious and amusing book, full of quaint and humorous selections from the old French novelists.

A bibliographical and critical account of the Shandy Library,i.e.the books from which Sterne pillaged in composingTristram 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 isBruxelles. 1834-44. 8 vols., 8vo.

A very excellent work, both the lives and list of works of the musicians are extensive and elaborate. The first edition isBruxelles. 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.

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.

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. PartI.From 1784 to 1820 inclusive. 8vo, pp. 318, (1).

New York.1872.

For a notice of this seeThe American Bibliopolist, June, 1873.

For a notice of this seeThe 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.

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.

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.

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 alsoPetzholdt, p. 354.

"An excellent work, the chief source for Italian Bibliography."—Ebert.See alsoPetzholdt, 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 annumM.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 hisLibrary Companion. There are copies on thick paper, which are rare.

A work of standard authority, quoted by most subsequent biographers, and favorably mentioned by Dibdin in hisLibrary 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.

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.

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.SeePetzholdt, p. 86. This edition is much superior to that of 1805.

Contains lists of the Aldine and other celebrated editions of books, Continental and English.SeePetzholdt, 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.

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.]

M. Franck has published many other valuable catalogues.

M. Franck has published many other valuable catalogues.

Franke(C. A.) Handbuch der Buchdrucker-Kunst. 8vo.

Weimar.1857.

Contains a dictionary of terms used in a printing-office in English, French, and German.

Contains a dictionary of terms used in a printing-office in English, French, and German.

Franklin(Alfred). Histoire de la Bibliothèque Mazarine, depuis sa fondation jusqu'à nos jours. 8vo.

Paris.1859.

Only three hundred copies printed.

Only three hundred copies printed.

Freeling(F.) Catalogue of the Curious, Choice and Valuable Library of Sir Francis Freeling. 8vo.

London.1836.

Also on large paper, royal 8vo.

Also on large paper, royal 8vo.

Frere(E.) Manuel du Bibliographe Normand, ou Dictionnaire Bibliographique et Historique. 2 vols., 8vo.

Rouen.1858.

Freytag(F. G.) Adparatvs litterarivs vbi libri partim antiqvi partim rari recensentvr collectvs Frider. Gotthilf Freytag.... 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (8), 720, (1); (6), 721-1466, (22); (8) 798, (58).

Lipsiae, 1752-55.

Freytag.Analecta litteraria de libris rarioribus. 8vo.

Lipsiæ, 1750.

Fry(E.) Pantographia; containing Accurate Copies of all known Alphabets in the World; together with an English Explanation of the Peculiar Force or Power of each Letter: To which are added, Specimens of all well authenticated Oral Languages; forming a comprehensive digest of Phonology. By Edmund Fry, Letter-Founder, Type Street. Rl. 8vo, pp. xxxvi, 324.

London: John & Arthur Arch.MDCCXCIX.

[Fry.] Bibliographical Memoranda in Illustration of Early English Literature. 4to.

Bristol.1806.

One hundred copies printed. Consists chiefly of long extracts from rare old English poetical works.

One hundred copies printed. Consists chiefly of long extracts from rare old English poetical works.

Fürst(J.) Bibliotheca Judaica. Bibliographisches Handbuch der gesammten Jüdischen Literatur mit Einschluss der Schriften über Juden und Judenthum und einer Geschichte der Jüdischen Bibliographie. Nach alphabetischer Ordnung der Verfasser bearbeitet von Julius Fürst. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. viii, 419; vi, 409; viii, 664.

Leipzig: Engelmann.1849-63.

Gamba(B.) Delle Novelle Italiane in prosa Bibliografia di Bartolommeo Gamba Bassanese Edizione seconda con correzioni ed aggiunte. 8vo, pp. xv, 306.

Firenze: tipografia all' insegna di Dante.1835.

Italian novelists arranged according to centuries, from the 14th to the 19th inclusive. Appended is a good alphabetical index. This edition was edited by Giuseppe Molini.

Italian novelists arranged according to centuries, from the 14th to the 19th inclusive. Appended is a good alphabetical index. This edition was edited by Giuseppe Molini.

Gamba.Serie dei Testi di Lingua e di altre opere importanti nella Italiana Letteratura scritte dal secoloXIV.alXIX., di Bartolommeo Gamba de Bassano. Quarta Edizione riveduta, ... 4to, pp. xxv, 795. Portrait.

Venezia: co' tipi del Gondoliere.1839.

Concerning thisseePetzholdt, p. 356.

Concerning thisseePetzholdt, p. 356.

Gardiner(W.) Catalogue of Ancient and Modern Books, Selected with the Greatest Care, on sale by William Gardiner. 8vo.

London.1810-14.

A series forms seven parts. They are replete with original, uncommon, and characteristic bibliographical notes. Gardiner was the "Mustapha" of theBibliomania.Seehis memorable and incisive attack on Dibdin at the end of catalogue, PartI., for 1812.

A series forms seven parts. They are replete with original, uncommon, and characteristic bibliographical notes. Gardiner was the "Mustapha" of theBibliomania.Seehis memorable and incisive attack on Dibdin at the end of catalogue, PartI., for 1812.

[Gassett(Henry).] Catalogue of Books on the Masonic Institution, in Public Libraries of Twenty-Eight States of the Union, Anti-Masonic in Arguments and Conclusions. By Distinguished Literary Gentlemen, Citizens of the United States. With Introductory Remarks, and a Compilation of Records. By a Member of the Suffolk Committee of 1829. 8vo, pp. xi, 270.

Boston: Printed by Damrell & Moore.1852.

Gay(J.) Bibliographic anecdotique du Jeu des Échecs; par Jean Gay. 12mo, pp. 303.

Paris: Gay.1864.

[Gay(Jules).] Bibliographie des Principaux Ouvrages relatifs à l'Amour, aux Femmes, au Mariage, indiquant les auteurs de ces ouvrages, leurs éditions, leur valeur et les prohibitions ou condamnations dont certains d'entre eux ont été l'objet. Par M. le C. d'I***.Paris: chez Jules Gay.1861. + Troisième édition. 6 vols., 16mo.

Turin et Londres.1871-73.

One hundred copies of the third edition were printed on large paper.

One hundred copies of the third edition were printed on large paper.

Gee(J.) Catalogue of Popish Books, Printed, Reprinted, and Dispersed in these Nations, by Romish Priests, &c: With Lists of Jesuits, Priests, &c. in and about London. By John Gee. 4to.

[n. p.] 1624.

Also: Catalogue of all the Discourses published anonymously against Popery during the Reign of K. JamesII., with the Names of the Authors.... 4to.London.1689.

Also: Catalogue of all the Discourses published anonymously against Popery during the Reign of K. JamesII., with the Names of the Authors.... 4to.London.1689.

A General Catalogue of Books in all Languages, Arts and Sciences, that have been printed in Ireland and published in Dublin, from the year 1700 to the present time. The whole Alphabetically and Classically Arranged under the several Branches of Literature; with their sizes and prices. 8vo, pp. 112.

Printed by Peter Hoey, Bookseller. Dublin.1791.

George III.Bibliotheca Regiæ Catalogus. Catalogue of the magnificent Library of his late Majesty GeorgeIII., compiled by Sir F. Barnard, N. Carlisle, and J. H. Glover. Together with the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, &c. forming the Geographical and Topographical Collection attached to the Library, compiled by A. Macpherson. 6 vols., rl. folio.

London.1820-29.

Of this magnificent and valuable work only two hundred copies were printed, all for presents. This noble collection, which has been styled by Sir Henry Ellis "A gift greater than has been bestowed by any Sovereign of any nation, since the Library of the Ptolemies was founded at Alexandria," was presented to the nation by his late Majesty GeorgeIV., and is now deposited in a splendid room in the British Museum, built for its reception.

Of this magnificent and valuable work only two hundred copies were printed, all for presents. This noble collection, which has been styled by Sir Henry Ellis "A gift greater than has been bestowed by any Sovereign of any nation, since the Library of the Ptolemies was founded at Alexandria," was presented to the nation by his late Majesty GeorgeIV., and is now deposited in a splendid room in the British Museum, built for its reception.

Georgi.Theophili Georgi Allgemeines Europäisches Bücher-Lexicon.... 5 vols., folio, pp. (4), 398; 458; 238; 350; (4), 404.Leipzig: Georgi.1742-53. + Svpplement. 3 vols., folio, pp. (2), 400; (2), 390; (4), 408.

Leipzig.1750-58.

A Universal Dictionary of Books printed in Europe from 1500 to 1757, with the date, size, price, and number of sheets or pages of each.SeePetzholdt, p. 281, 282.

A Universal Dictionary of Books printed in Europe from 1500 to 1757, with the date, size, price, and number of sheets or pages of each.SeePetzholdt, p. 281, 282.

Gildemeister(J.) Bibliothecae Sanskritae sive Recensvs Librorvm Sanskritorvm hvcvsqve typis vel lapide exscriptorvm critici Specimen. Concinnavit Joannes Gildemeister. 8vo, pp. xiv, 192.

Bonnae ad Rh.: Koenig.1847.

An exact Bibliography of Sanscrit Literature.SeePetzholdt, p. 440.

An exact Bibliography of Sanscrit Literature.SeePetzholdt, p. 440.

Ginguené(P. L.) Histoire Littéraire d'Italie, avec une Continuation par Salfi. 10 vols., 8vo.

Paris.1811-23.

"Cet ouvrage intéressant, et qui a obtenu le suffrage des Italiens eux-mêmes, est plutôt un cours de littérature italienne qu'une histoire littéraire complète de l'Italie."

"Cet ouvrage intéressant, et qui a obtenu le suffrage des Italiens eux-mêmes, est plutôt un cours de littérature italienne qu'une histoire littéraire complète de l'Italie."

Giornale generale della Bibliografia Italiana. AnnoI.-III.8vo.

Firenze presso Molini. Per la Germania presso Ebhardt a Venezia.1861-63.

Edited by Giacomo Molini.SeePetzholdt, p. 351.

Edited by Giacomo Molini.SeePetzholdt, p. 351.

Girard(C.) Bibliographia Americana Historico Naturalis. a Bibliography of American Natural History for the year 1851. By Charles Girard. 8vo, pp. iv, (2), 66.

Washington: Smithsonian Institute.1852.

Girault(C. X.) Système de Bibliographie, Extr. du Cours de Bibliogr. de Marseille, t. 3, chap. 4, No.XIV. Par Cl. Xav. Girault. 8vo, pp. 15. Table.

Dijon, impr. de Frantin.1809.

Goodhugh(W.) The English Gentleman's Library Manual; or a Guide to the formation of a Library of Select Literature; accompanied with original Notices, Biographical and Critical, of Authors and Books. By William Goodhugh. 8vo, pp. 10, (1), 392.

London: William Goodhugh.1827.

Also on large paper.

Also on large paper.

Gordon(R.) Catalogue of the Library of Sir Robert Gordon, of Gordonstoun. 8vo.

London.1816.

A valuable library. Some copies printed on large paper.

A valuable library. Some copies printed on large paper.

Gossett(I.) A Catalogue of the ... Library of ... Rev. Is. Gossett,D.D., sold ... 1813, ... 8vo.

London.1813.

Dr. Gossett was the "Lepidus" of Dibdin in hisBibliomania. Some copies were printed on thick paper.

Dr. Gossett was the "Lepidus" of Dibdin in hisBibliomania. Some copies were printed on thick paper.

Gough(R.) Anecdotes of British Topography; or an Historical Account of What has been Done for illustrating the Topographical Antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland. By Richard Gough. 4to.London.1768. + 2 vols., 4to.

London.1780.

This most useful work has never been superseded. It contains an account of all books, prints, drawings, &c., illustrating the various counties, till the period of its publication.

This most useful work has never been superseded. It contains an account of all books, prints, drawings, &c., illustrating the various counties, till the period of its publication.

Gough.Catalogue of the Books, relating to British Topography, and Saxon and Northern Literature, bequeathed to the Bodleian Library in 1799, by Richard Gough, Esq. 4to.

Oxford.1814.

Goujet.Bibliothèque des Auteurs Ecclésiastiques du dix-huitième siècle. Pour servir de continuation à celle de Du-Pin. Par Goujet. Tom.I.-II.2 vols., 8vo, pp. xvi, 672, lxxvi; (10), 648, xlvi.

Paris: Prallard & Quillau.1736.

Goujet.Bibliothèque Française, ou Histoire de la Litérature Française depuis l'Origine de l'Imprimerie, avec des Jugements, par l'Abbé Goujet. 18 vols., 12mo.

Paris.1740.

"Ouvrage estimable, qui renferme des Analyses exactes de livres peu connus, et qui prouve dans son laborieux auteur une lecture immense et une patience indéfatigable."—Biographie Universelle.

"Ouvrage estimable, qui renferme des Analyses exactes de livres peu connus, et qui prouve dans son laborieux auteur une lecture immense et une patience indéfatigable."—Biographie Universelle.

Gowans(W.) A Catalogue of Books on Freemasonry, And Kindred Subjects. By William Gowans. 12mo, pp. (2), 59.

New York: William Gowans.1858.

Swarms with errors.SeePetzholdt, p. 471.

Swarms with errors.SeePetzholdt, p. 471.

[Gowans.] Catalogue of the Library and Antiquarian Collection of John Allan, Esq., with the Names of Purchasers and the price each article sold for, preceded by a few Introductory Remarks. Rl. 8vo.

New York: William Gowans.1865.

One hundred copies only printed. Contains list of purchasers' names and prices only. Mr. Gowans' various catalogues are interesting, not so much for their bibliographical information, which is of doubtful value, as for the notes appended, written by Mr. Gowans under the signature of "Western Memorabilia."

One hundred copies only printed. Contains list of purchasers' names and prices only. Mr. Gowans' various catalogues are interesting, not so much for their bibliographical information, which is of doubtful value, as for the notes appended, written by Mr. Gowans under the signature of "Western Memorabilia."

Græsse(J. G. T.) Trésor de Livres rares et précieux, ou Nouveau Dictionnaire bibliographique contenant plus de cent mille articles de livres rares, curieux et recherchés, d'ouvrages de luxe, etc. Avec les signes connus pour distinguer les éditions originates des contrefaçons qui en ont été faites, des notes sur la rareté et le mérite de livres cités et les prix que ces livres ont atteints dans les ventes les plus fameuses, et qu'ils conservent encore dans les magazins des bouquinistes les plus renommés de l'Europe. Par Jean George Théodore Graesse. 7 vols., 4to, pp. (2), 588; (4), 648; (2), 525, (1); (2), 704; (2), 534; (2), 543; (2) 523; 500.

Dresde: Kuntze.1859-62.

In some respects superior to Brunet, and indispensable in a large library.

In some respects superior to Brunet, and indispensable in a large library.

Grafton.Catalogue of the valuable Library of the Duke of Grafton ... sold ... 1815. 8vo.

London.1815.

Also on large paper, rl. 8vo. A most valuable collection of large paper classics and other rare and curious books.

Also on large paper, rl. 8vo. A most valuable collection of large paper classics and other rare and curious books.

Grégoire(H.) De la Littérature des Nègres, ou Recherches sur leurs facultés intellectuelles, leurs qualités morales et leur littérature; suivies des Notices sur la vie et les ouvrages des Nègres qui se sont distingués dans les Sciences, les Lettres et les Arts. Par H. Grégoire. 8vo, pp. xvi, 287, (1).

Paris: Chez Maradan.M.DCCC.VIII.

SeePetzholdt,alsoLanjuinais (J. D.),infra.

SeePetzholdt,alsoLanjuinais (J. D.),infra.

Gregoire.An Enquiry concerning the Intellectual and Moral Faculties, and Literature of Negroes. Followed with an Account of the Life and Works of Fifteen Negroes & Mulattoes, distinguished in Science, Literature and the Arts. By H. Gregoire.... Translated by D. B. Warden. 8vo, pp. (2), 253, (1 l.)

Brooklyn: Printed by Thomas Kirk.1810.

Greswell(W. P.) Annals of Parisian Typography, containing an Account of the Earliest Typographical Establishments of Paris; and Notices and Illustrations of the most Remarkable Productions of the Parisian Gothic Press; compiled principallyto shew its General Character; and its Particular Influence upon the Early English Press. By The Rev. William Parr Greswell. Rl. 8vo, pp. xii, 356.

London: Cadell & Davis.1818.

Also on large paper. This highly interesting volume contains copies of the curious woodcut devices of the early French printers.

Also on large paper. This highly interesting volume contains copies of the curious woodcut devices of the early French printers.

[Greswell.] A View of the Early Parisian Greek Press, including the Lives of the Stephani; Notices of other Contemporary Greek Printers of Paris; various Particulars of the Literary and Ecclesiastical History of their Times; and an Appendix of Casauboniana. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xix, 412; vii, 405; Appendix, 78; Index, 407-413.

Oxford: Printed by T. Combe.1833.

Displays learning, industry, discrimination, and a vigor of mind that throws life and interest into the subject. Some copies contain Casauboniana.

Displays learning, industry, discrimination, and a vigor of mind that throws life and interest into the subject. Some copies contain Casauboniana.

Greve(E. W.) Hand- und Lehrbuch der Buchbinder- ... Kunst.... 2 vols., 8vo. 11 Plates and Portrait.Berlin.1822. + Zweite unveränderte Ausgabe. 2 vols., 8vo.

Berlin: Eichler.1832.

[Griffiths(A. F.)] Bibliotheca Anglo-Poetica: or a Descriptive Catalogue of a Rare and Rich Collection of Early English Poetry: ... Illustrated by Occasional Extracts and Remarks, Critical and Biographical. Rl. 8vo, pp. viii, 481.

London: Printed for the Proprietors of the Collection.1815.

This extraordinary collection of old English poetry formed part of the extensive library of Thomas Hill (the "Hull" of Theodore Hook in hisGilbert Gurney), when he failed in business as a sugar baker. This portion of the library, its great value not being known to the creditors, was presented to him. He afterwards sold it to Messrs. Longman & Co., who employed Griffiths to make out thiscatalogue raisonné. The initials at the beginning of each letter have very neat woodcuts of the poets from rare prints. It is now very scarce. Thirty copies, with a colored frontispiece, were printed on large paper.

This extraordinary collection of old English poetry formed part of the extensive library of Thomas Hill (the "Hull" of Theodore Hook in hisGilbert Gurney), when he failed in business as a sugar baker. This portion of the library, its great value not being known to the creditors, was presented to him. He afterwards sold it to Messrs. Longman & Co., who employed Griffiths to make out thiscatalogue raisonné. The initials at the beginning of each letter have very neat woodcuts of the poets from rare prints. It is now very scarce. Thirty copies, with a colored frontispiece, were printed on large paper.

Gröning.Johannis Gröningii Bibliotheca Juris Gentium communis, Qua praecipuorum, Asiae, Africae, et Americae, Populorum de Juris Naturae & Gentium Principiis Instituta, Nec non Scriptorum, aetatum fere omnium, Sententiae, Ordine Geographico-Chronologico recensentur & declarantur. 8vo, pp. (2), 150.

Hamburgi: Liebezeit.1701.

SeePetzholdt, p. 658.

SeePetzholdt, p. 658.

Guild(R. A.) The Librarian's Manual: a Treatise on Bibliography, comprising a Select and Descriptive List of Bibliographical Works; to which are added, Sketches of PublickLibraries. Illustrated with Engravings. By Reuben A. Guild,A. M.... 4to, pp. 10, 304.

New York: Charles B. Norton.MDCCCLVIII.

Ten copies printed on large paper. The first part consists of a descriptive list of 495 separate works, comprising 1916 volumes of such bibliographical books as are considered to be of the first importance for a library apparatus, including a copious American Bibliography. The second part contains historical sketches of fourteen of the largest public libraries in Europe and America.SeePetzholdt, p. 16,andNorton (C. B.),infra.

Ten copies printed on large paper. The first part consists of a descriptive list of 495 separate works, comprising 1916 volumes of such bibliographical books as are considered to be of the first importance for a library apparatus, including a copious American Bibliography. The second part contains historical sketches of fourteen of the largest public libraries in Europe and America.SeePetzholdt, p. 16,andNorton (C. B.),infra.

Gutenberg(J.) John Gutenberg, First Master Printer, His Acts, and most remarkable Discourses, and his Death. From the German, by C. W. 4to, pp. 141.

London: Trübner and Co.1860.

One hundred copies printed. "Only a few copies allowed to be sold by the book-loving amateur who has produced this beautiful volume for presentation to his friends."

One hundred copies printed. "Only a few copies allowed to be sold by the book-loving amateur who has produced this beautiful volume for presentation to his friends."

Gutierrez(J. M.) Apuntes biograficos de escritores, oradores y hombres de estado de la Republica Argentina, por José Maria Gutierrez. 8vo, pp. 294.

Buenos-Aires.1860.

Gutierrez.Bibliografia de la primera imprenta de Buenos Aires desde su fundacion hasta el año de 1810 inclusive o Catalogo de las producciones de la Imprenta de Ninos Espositos, con observaciones y noticias curiosas. Precedida de una biografia del virey Don Juan José de Vertiz y de una disertacion sobre el orijen del arte de imprímír en America y especialmente en el Rio de la Plata. Por el Dr. D. Juan Maria Gutierrez. Orijenes del arte de imprímír en la America Espanola, Introduccion a la Bibliografia de la imprenta de Ninos Espositos desde su fundacion en 1781 hasta Mayo de 1819.... 8vo, pp. (2), 43, 246.

Buenos Aires: Imprenta de Mayo.1866.

Fifty copies only printed.

Fifty copies only printed.

Gutierrez.Estudios biograficos y criticos sobre algunos poetas Sud-Americanos anteriores al sigloXIX. Por Juan Maria Gutierrez. Tomo 1. 8vo, pp. viii, 358.

Buenos-Aires.1865.

Contains biographical and critical studies on eight South American poets, most of them belonging to the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Written with great taste and considerable judgment.

Contains biographical and critical studies on eight South American poets, most of them belonging to the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Written with great taste and considerable judgment.

Guyot(C.andR. T.) Liste littéraire philocophe ou Catalogue d'étude de ce qui a été jusqu'à nos jours sur les Sourds-Muets; sur l'oreille, l'ouïe, la voix, le langage, la mimique, les aveugles, etc. etc. par C. Guyot et R. T. Guyot. Rl. 8vo, pp. xv, 496, 63.

Groningue: Oomkens impr.1842.

SeePetzholdt, p. 599.

SeePetzholdt, p. 599.

Hagen(H. A.) Bibliotheca Entomologica.... Von Hermann August Hagen. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xii, 566; (2), 512.

Leipzig: Engelmann.1862-64.

The second volume contains a Bibliography of Entomological Works and a carefully compiled index.SeePetzholdt, p. 563.

The second volume contains a Bibliography of Entomological Works and a carefully compiled index.SeePetzholdt, p. 563.

Haig(B. D.) A List of the Works printed in England, prior to the year 1600, in the Library of the Hon. Society of King's Inns, Dublin. By Benjamin David Haig. 8vo, pp. 18.

Dublin.1858.

One hundred and ten copies only printed.

One hundred and ten copies only printed.

Hain(L.) Repertorium Bibliographicum, in quo libri omnes ab Arte Typographica inventa usque ad AnnumMD. Typis expressi, ordine alphabetico vel simpliciter enumerantur vel adcuratius recensentur. Opera Ludovici Hain. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), 596; (2), 566; (4), 558; (4), 548.

Sumptibus, J. G. Cottae, Stuttgartiae... 1826-1838.

The object of this work is similar to Panzer'sAnnales, but the arrangement being alphabetical is more convenient. Some copies are on fine paper.SeePetzholdt, p. 126.

The object of this work is similar to Panzer'sAnnales, but the arrangement being alphabetical is more convenient. Some copies are on fine paper.SeePetzholdt, p. 126.

Haji Khalfa.Lexicon Bibliographicum et Encyclopædicum ... [Arabice] primum edidit Latine vertit et Commentario Indicibusque instruxit Gustavus Fluegel.... 7 vols., rl. 4to.

Leipzig: Oriental Translation Fund.1835-57.

This valuable Arabic work, which formed the groundwork of Herbelot'sBibliothèque Orientale, contains accounts of several thousand Arabic, Persian, and Turkish works, arranged alphabetically.

This valuable Arabic work, which formed the groundwork of Herbelot'sBibliothèque Orientale, contains accounts of several thousand Arabic, Persian, and Turkish works, arranged alphabetically.


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