Chapter 7

London: Printed for T. Osborne.M.dcc.xxxiii.

"The British Librarianis a work of no common occurrence or mean value. It is rigidly correct."—Dibdin.First published in six numbers, January to June, 1737. Some copies have separate titles to the six parts.

Oldys.Copious and Exact Catalogue of Pamphlets in the Harleian Library. 4to. 39 Nos.

[n. p. n. d.]

This contains an account of 548 of the rarest and most curious tracts, with a most excellent analysis of their contents.

O'Reilly(E.) Chronological Account of nearly four hundred Irish Writers, commencing with the earliest account of Irish History, and carried down to 1750, with a descriptive Catalogue of such of their Works as are still extant. By Edward O'Reilly. 4to.

Dublin.1820.

Included in "Transactions of the Iberno-Celtic Society."

The Origin of Printing. In two Essays;I.The Substance of Dr. Middleton's Dissertation on the Origin of Printing in England.II.Mr. Meerman's Account of the Invention of the Art at Harleim, and its Progress to Mentz. With Occasional Remarks; and an Appendix. The Second Edition: with some Improvements. [By William Bowyer.] 8vo, pp. xvi, 300.

London: W. Bowyer and J. Nichols.1776.

Orme(W.) Bibliotheca Biblica; a Select List of Books on Sacred Literature, with Notices Biographical, Critical and Bibliographical. By William Orme. 8vo, pp. xi, 491.

Edinburgh.1824.

A useful book of reference in the more important departments of Biblical Literature, such as Polyglots, editions of the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures, Concordances, Lexicons, and Introductions to the Bible; works relating to its Geography, Chronology, and Antiquities; its Translations and Commentaries, Hermeneutics, Philology, &c.

Ottley(W. Y.) An Inquiry concerning the Invention of Printing; in which the Systems of Meerman, Heinecken, Santander, and Koning are Reviewed; including also Notices of the early use of Wood-Engraving in Europe, the Block Books, etc. By the late William Young Ottley, Esq.... With an Introductionby J. Ph. Berjeau. Illustrated.... 4to, pp. xlii, 377. 37 Plates.

London: Joseph Lilly.MDCCCLXII.

One of the most important books ever produced on the vexed question of the Invention of Printing; the author has the courage to assert the claims of Holland to that honor.

Otto(F.) The History of Russian Literature, with a Lexicon of Russian Authors, by Dr. Frederick Otto.... Translated from the German, under the Superintendence of the Author, by the Late George Cox,M.A.... 8vo, pp. xxiv, 408.

Oxford: D. A. Talboys.MDCCCXXXIX.

Oxford.Catalogue of the Library of the Oxford and Cambridge University Club. 8vo. 1840.

Privately printed. A valuable collection of books; the contents of the collected works of each author are given.

Oxford.Catalogue of the Works in Medicine, and Natural History contained in the Radcliffe Library, Oxford. 8vo.

Oxford.1835.

The building in which these books are located is probably the finest edifice in the world devoted to such a purpose.See alsoBodleian Library, p. xxii.

Palmer(J.) General History of Printing, particularly its Introduction, Rise and Progress here in England. 4to.

London.1732.

Panzer(G. W.) Annales Typographici ab artis inventæ origine ad annvmMDpost Maittairii Denisii aliorvmqve doctissimorvm virorvm cvras in ordinem redacti emendati et avcti Opera Georgii Wolfgangi Panzer. 11 vols., 4to, pp. (16), 560; (4), 562; (4), 570; (4), 500; (4), 566; (4), 506; (4), 572; (4), 564; (4), 555; (4), 544; (8), 640.

Norimbergæ: Zeh.1793-1803.

For a continuation seeBibliophile Belge, Vol.V.The labors of Orlandi, Maittaire, and Denis, are eclipsed by this very elaborate and valuable production, which comprehends a complete and systematic account of all books printed from the origin of the typographical art to the year 1536. It is rare. "An indispensable work for bibliographers."—Power..

Parr(S.) Bibliotheca Parriana: A Catalogue of the Library of ... Dr. Samuel Parr.... [Edited by H. G. Bohn.] 8vo.

London.1827.

"Remarkable as a 'catalogue raisonné,' with Dr. Parr's own critical and often caustic remarks; some pages having been cancelled it is therefore rare."—Power."There is much curious and debateable matter scattered through this work; the whole is interesting to the scholar, and should obtain a place in every good library."—Gentleman's Magazine, November, 1827.

Pauly(A.) Bibliographie des sciences médicales; Bibliographie—biographie—histoire—épidémies—topographies—endémies Par Alphonse Pauly 8vo, pp. xix, (1), 1758 cols., pp. (72).

Paris: Tross.1874.

Peignot(G.) Dictionnaire raisonné de Bibliologie, contenant: 1o. L'Explication des principaux termes relatifs à la Bibliographie, à l'Art typographique, à la Diplomatique, aux Langes, aux Archives, aux Manuscrits, aux Médailles, aux Antiquités, etc.; 2o. des Notices historiques, détaillées sur les principales Bibliothèques anciennes et modernes; sur les différentes Sectes philosophiques; sur les plus célèbres Imprimeurs, avec une indication des meilleures éditions sorties de leurs presses, et sur les Bibliographes, avec la liste de leur ouvrages; 3o. Enfin, l'exposition des différens Systèmes bibliographiques, etc.... Par G. Peignot. + Supplément.... 3 vols., 8vo, pp. xxiv, 472; (4), 456; x, 373.

Paris: Renouard. AnX-XII. [1802-4.]

Peignot's first work; the supplement is often wanting. An exceedingly useful work. Notices of printers, authors, editions, bibliographical terms, &c.SeePetzholdt, p. 8.

Peignot.Dictionnaire critique, littéraire et bibliographique des principaux livres condamnés au feu, supprimés ou censurés, précédé d'un discours sur ces sortes d'ouvrages. Par G. Peignot. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xvi, xl, 343; (4), 295.

Paris: Renouard.1806.

"The completest work in this branch of bibliography; an accurate description of various suppressed, condemned, or censured books, Indices Expurgatorii, and a list of more than thirty writers who have treated on this subject."—Horne.

Peignot.Essai de Curiosités bibliographiques.... Par Gabriel Peignot. 8vo, pp. viii, lxx, 178.

Paris: Renouard. AnXIII. [1805.]

Three hundred copies printed on vellum paper. An account of books which have realized more than 1,000 francs at public sales.

P[eignot]. Manuel bibliographique, ou Essai sur les Bibliothèques anciennes et modernes, et sur la connaissance des livres, des formats, des éditions; sur la manière de composer une Bibliothèque choisie, classée méthodiquement, et sur les principaux ouvrages à consulter dans chaque partie de l'enseignement des écoles centrales; le tout suivi de plusieurs notices bibliographiques, instructives et curieuses, par G. P ... 8vo, pp. xiv, 364.

Paris: Villiers, Desessarts et Desray. AnIX. [1801.]

Three hundred and six copies printed, of which six are on vellum paper.SeePetzholdt, p. 87.

Peignot.Manuel du Bibliophile, ou Traité du choix des livres.... Par Gabriel Peignot. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. lx, 413; (4), 492.

Dijon: Lagier.1823.

Ten copies on fine, and three on rose-colored paper. First printed in 1817.SeePetzholdt, p. 91.

Peignot.Répertoire bibliographique universel, contenant la Notice raisonnée des Bibliographies spéciales publiées jusqu'à ce jour, et d'un grand nombre d'auteurs ouvrages de bibliographie, ... Par Gabriel Peignot. 8vo, pp. xx, 514.

Paris: Renouard.1812.

Four copies on large vellum, and two on Holland paper. This elaborate work gives an account of special bibliographies up to date.See alsoPetzholdt, p. 10.

Peignot.Répertoire de Bibliographies spéciales, curieuses et instructives, contenant la Notice raisonnée 1odes ouvrages imprimés à petit nombre d'exemplaires; 2odes livres dont on a tiré des exemplaires sur papier de couleur; 3odes livres dont le texte est gravé; et 4odes livres qui ont paru sous le nom d'Ana.... Par Gabriel Peignot. 8vo, pp. xvi, 286.

Paris: Renouard et Allais.1810.

Ten copies on vellum paper.

Peignot.Variétés, notices et raretés bibliographiques, recueil faisant suite aux Curiosités bibliographiques. Par G. Peignot. 8vo, pp. xii, 136.

Paris: Renouard.1822.

The other works of this eminent bibliographer will be found described in Petzholdt;seehis Index.

Percheron(A.) Bibliographie entomologique, comprenant l'indication par ordre alphabétique de noms d'auteurs 1odes ouvrages entomologiques publié en France et à l'étranger, depuis les temps les plus réculés jusques et y compris l'année 1834; 2odes monographies et mémoires contenus dans les recueils, journaux et collections académiques françaises et étrangères; Accompagnée de notices sur les ouvrages périodiques, les dictionnaires et les mémoires des sociétés savantes; Suivie d'une table méthodique et chronologique des matières; par A. Percheron. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xii, 326; (2), 376.

Paris: Baillière.1837.

[Perkins(Frederick B.)] The Best Reading. Hints on the Selection of Books; on the Formation of Libraries, Public and Private; on Courses of Reading, etc. With a Classified Bibliography ... 12mo, pp. 255.

New York: G. P. Putnam & Sons.1872.

Mr. Perkins disclaims several portions of this work, which were altered by the publisher. A third or fourth edition, brought down to December, 1874, was issued in 1875. A new and greatly enlarged edition is on the point of publication.

Perkins(H.) Catalogue of the very Valuable and Important Library formed by the late Henry Perkins, Esq. Comprising many Splendid Illuminated Manuscripts, Ancient Bibles, Examples of Printing on Vellum, Choice Specimens of Early Typography, the Four First Folio Editions of Shakespeare, &c. Imp. 8vo. 10 Facsimiles.

London.1873.

Includes two sets of the Mazarine Bible, and other books of the highest rarity.

Peru.Bibliotheca Peruviana. A Catalogue of Books, Tracts, & Manuscripts, chiefly relating to North and South America, the property of a gentleman long resident in Mexico and Peru, comprising Works printed at Lima, scarce Spanish Books, Indian dialects, Voyages and Travels, ...Sold ... By Messrs. Puttick & Simpson, ... London, ... March27, 1873. 8vo.

Pettigrew(T. J.) Bibliotheca Sussexiana. A Descriptive Catalogue, accompanied by Historical and Biographical Notices, of the Manuscripts and Printed Books contained in The Library of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex,K.G.,D.C.L.&c. &c. &c. &c. in Kensington Palace. By Thomas Joseph Pettigrew. 2 vols., imp. 8vo, in 3, pp. (4), 26, (2), ccxciv; (24), 516; (4), vi, lv, 588. 20 Plates.

London: Longman & Co.1827-39.

The most extraordinary, curious, and extensive biblical collection ever formed. The fifty copies of this valuable catalogue printed upon large paper in 4to, were intended for presents only. It will be found very useful in the collation of early rare editions. Vol.I., PartI., contains Manuscripts; PartII., printed editions of the Holy Scriptures, viz.: Polyglots of the Old and New Testaments and of detached portions thereof; Hebrew Bibles, Hebrew and Hebrew-Samaritan Pentateuchs, and portions of the Old Testament in Hebrew; Greek Bibles, Greek Pentateuch, and portions of the Old Testament in Greek and Latin; Bibles, and parts of the Old Testament in Latin. Vol.II., Theology, printed books. It is the best account of the early editions of the Holy Scriptures extant.

Petzholdt(J.) Bibliotheca Bibliographica. Kritisches Verzeichniss der das Gesammtgebiet der Bibliographie betreffenden Litteratur des In- und Auslandes In systematischer Ordnung bearbeitet von Dr.Julius Petzholdt. Mit alphabetischem Namen- und Sachregister. Imp. 8vo, pp. xii, 939.

Leipzig: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann.1866.

"An exhaustive catalogue of books about books."—Power.Our own opinion of this extraordinary work is recorded in our preface.

Petzholdt.Catalogus "Indicis Librorum prohibitorum et expurgandorum." Specimen quod maxime Viris praenobilissimis et perillustribus Praefectis Bibliothecarum Berolinensis, Bruxellensis, Dresdensis, Florentinae, Gottingensis, Lipsiensis, Londinensis, Lovaniensis, Madritensis, Mediolanensis, Monacensis, Norimbergensis, Oxoniensis, Parisinae, Petropolitanae, Pragensis,Vaticano-Romanae, Venetianae et Vindobonensis, eo consilio, ut catalogum ex opibus suis corrigant, suppleant atque augeant, rite pie offert Auctor J. Petzholdt. 8vo, pp. 34.

Dresdae: Typ. Blochmanni et fil.1859.

For other works by this eminent bibliographer,seethe Index to hisBibliotheca Bibliographica.

The Philobiblion. A Monthly Catalogue and Literary Journal.... Containing Critical Notices of, and Extracts from, Rare, Curious, and Valuable Old Books. 2 vols., 4to, pp. 288; (4), 290, all published.

New York: Geo. P. Philes & Co.1862-63.

Printed on very thin paper; now scarce. The critical notices were mostly written by the publisher.

[Pinto de Sousa(José Carlos).] Bibliotheca Historica de Portugal e seus Dominios Ultramarinos: Na qual se contém varias Historias daquelle, e destesMS.e impressas em prosa, e em verso, só, e juntas com as de outros Estados, escritas por Authores Portuguezes, e Estrangeiros; ... Nova Ediçaõ, correcta, e amplamente augmentada.... Sm. 4to, pp. (26), xiii, 408, 100.

Lisboa, na Typographia do Arco do Cego.1801.

[Pollen(J.)] Universal Catalogue of Books on Art, comprehending Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Decoration, Coins, Antiquities, &c. 2 vols., 4to.

London.1868-70.

Edited by John Pollen. "These 'First Proof Sheets' form an elaborate Index, not only to Books, but to articles on Art in Magazines, Reviews," &c.—Power.The work is very carelessly executed and is very far from complete; it forms material, however, for some able man to work up in better shape.

Poole(W. F.) An Index to Periodical Literature. By Wm. Fred. Poole,A.M.8vo, pp. x, (2), 533.

New York: Charles B. Norton.1853.

This useful work is the index to twelve British and sixty-three American Reviews and Magazines. It is now very scarce. The author is preparing a supplement under the auspices of the Library Association.

Power(J.) A Handy-Book About Books, for Book-Lovers, Book-Buyers, and Book-Sellers. Attempted by John Power. 8vo, pp. xiv, (2), 217, (1). 8 Plates.

London: John Wilson.1870.

Contains a large amount of information on bibliography and typography, together with a chronological table, a bookseller's directory, a collection of useful receipts, a dictionary of terms, and other useful information of a miscellaneous character, interesting to book-collectors. The bibliographical portion is referred to in our preface.

The Present State of the Republick of Letters. [Edited by Andrew Reid.] 18 vols., 8vo.

London.1728-36.

Gives a general view of the state of learning throughout Europe, and containsaccounts of the most valuable books then published, with abstracts, memoirs of authors, and other miscellaneous matter relative to literature.

Pritzel(G. A.) Thesaurus literaturae botanicae omnium gentium inde a rerum botanicarum initiis ad nostra usque tempora, quindecim millia operum recensens. Curavit G. A. Pritzel. 4to, pp. (2), viii, 547.

Lipsiae: Brockhaus.1851.

"Fifteen thousand works are noticed."—Power.See alsoPetzholdt, p. 556.

[Psaume(Etienne).] Dictionnaire bibliographique, ou Nouveau Manuel du Libraire et de l'Amateur de Livres.... Précédé d'un Essai élémentaire sur la Bibliographie; par M. P*****. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. viii, 264, 9-264, ii; (4), 507.

Paris: Ponthieu.1824.

SeePetzholdt, p. 93.

The Publishers' Circular, and General Record of British and Foreign Literature: containing a complete Alphabetical List of all new Works published in Great Britain, and every Work of Interest published abroad. Rl. 8vo.

London.1837.

Continued in bi-monthly numbers; a very useful aid to bibliographers.

[Putnam(George Palmer).] The American Book-Circular, with Notes and Statistics. 8vo, pp. 64.

New York: Wiley & Putnam.1843.

Putnam.The Book-Buyers' Manual; a Catalogue of Foreign and American Books in every department of Literature, with a classified Index. Published by Geo. P. Putnam and Co. 8vo, pp. 236, viii, 48.

New York.1852.

"A very useful manual, not pretending to great bibliographical accuracy, but sufficiently so for the purpose for which it is intended."—Trübner.

Quaritch(B.) Bibliotheca Xylographica, Typographica et Palæographica. Catalogue of Block Books, and of Early Productions of the Printing Press in All Countries, and a Supplement of Manuscripts. For Sale by Bernard Quaritch. 8vo.

London.1873.

The most extraordinary and valuable collection ever offered for sale by any bookseller. The catalogue, which abounds in interesting and valuable bibliographical notes, contains upwards of 170 pages, and a table of contents chronologically arranged.

Quaritch.A General Catalogue of Books, Arranged in Classes, ... for sale by Bernard Quaritch.... 8vo, pp. viii, 1130.

London.1868.

Quaritch.A General Catalogue of Books offered ... by Bernard Quaritch. 8vo, pp. x, 1889.

London.1874.

This is doubtless the largest catalogue ever put forth by a bookseller. Thebibliographical notes appended to the rare or most important books are distinguished by much learning and critical research, and are tolerably free from the trade bias which usually accompanies a bookseller's catalogue.

[Quérard(J. M.)] De la bibliographie générale aux dix-neuvième siècle et plus particulièrement du Manuel du libraire ... lettre à ... Brunet.... 8vo, pp. 24.

Paris: l'éditeur. Avril, 1863.

Quérard.La France littéraire, ou Dictionnaire bibliographique des savants, historiens et gens de lettres de la France, ainsi que des littérateurs étrangers qui ont écrit en français, plus particulièrement pendant lesXVIIIeetXIXesiècles. Ouvrage dans lequel on a inséré, afin d'en former une Bibliographie nationale complète, l'indication 1odes réimpressions des ouvrages français de tous les âges; 2odes diverses traductions en notre langue de tous les auteurs étrangers, anciens et modernes; 3ocelle des réimpressions faites en France des ouvrages originaux de ces mêmes auteurs étrangers, pendant cette époque. Par J. M. Quérard. 10 vols., 8vo, pp. xxix, 582; 756; 562; 646; 668; 647; 574; 606; 597; 575.Paris: Didot frères.1827-39. + La Littérature Française contemporaine. Continuation.... 6 vols., 8vo.

Paris: Daguin frères.1842-57.

Quérard quarreled with his publisher, and, after p. 282 of Vol.II.of theLittérature française contemporaine, the compilation was made by Louandre, Bourquelot, and Maury. Quérard published a TomeXI.ofLa France littéraire, with the title: "Les écrivains pseudonymes et autres mystificateurs de la littérature française pendant les quatre derniers siècles, restitués à leurs véritables noms"—8vo, pp. viii, 708.Paris: l'éditeur.1854-57—and a volume entitled: "La France littéraire ... Tome Douzième. Dix-neuvième siècle. Tome deuxième." 8vo, pp. (4), 751.Paris; l'éditeur.M DCCC LIX-LXIV.

Quérard.Les Supercheries Littéraires Dévoilées. Galerie des écrivains français de toute l'Europe, qui se sont déguises sous des anagrammes, des astéronymes, des cryptonymes, des initialismes, des noms littéraires, des pseudonymes facétieux ou bizarres, etc. Par J. M. Quérard. Seconde édition, considérablement augmentée, publiée par M. Gustave Brunet et Pierre Jannet; suivie (1) du Dictionnaire des Ouvrages anonymes, par Ant. Alex. Barbier, troisième édition, revue et augmentée par M. Oliv. Barbier; (2) d'une Table Générale des Noms Réels des écrivains anonymes et pseudonymes, &c., &c. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. viii, (4), 1278; (4), 1324, (1), (4), 1290, (1).

Paris: Paul Daffis.1869-1870.

"A most valuable work, now in course of publication, and comprising the best and latest information. The first edition was published in 5 vols. by the Editor,Paris, 1847-53."—Power.

Reid(J.) Bibliotheca Scoto-Celtica; or, an Account of all the Books which have been printed in the Gaelic Language. With Bibliographical and Biographical Notices By John Reid. 8vo, pp. lxxii, 178.

Glasgow: Reid & Co.1832.

Reinwald(C.) Catalogue annuel de la librairie française pour 1858-69, publié par Ch. Reinwald. 8vo.

Paris: C. Reinwald.[1859-70.]

Bossange published a catalogue for 1870-71 in one volume, and Reinwald has lately announced that he should resume the publication of hisCatalogue annuel.

Renouard(A. A.) Annales de l'Imprimerie des Alde, ou Histoire des Trois Manuce et de leurs éditions. Par Ant. Aug. Renouard. Troisième édition. 8vo, pp. (4), xvi, 576, lxviii. 2 Portraits, 10 Facsimiles.

Paris: Chez Jules Renouard.M,DCCC,XXXIV.

"Renouard in his descriptions of the productions of the Aldine press is without a rival."—Beloe'sAnecdotes of Literature, Vol.III., p. x. "Le savant historien des Aldes a fait de son propre catalogue une bibliographie très précieuse."—C. Nodier.The true model of a bibliographical work; the production of a scholar as well informed as he is communicative on the subject. Three hundred and fifty copies printed in 8vo, thirty-two in 4to. First issued in 1803.SeePetzhold, p. 167.

Renouard.Annales de l'Imprimerie des Estienne, ou Histoire de la Famille des Estienne et de ses éditions. Par Ant. Aug. Renouard. Deuxième édition. 8vo, pp. xx, 585.

Paris: Chez Jules Renouard et Cie.M,DCCC,XLIII.

Also on large paper in 4to. Contains many new details of much interest upon a great family of printers who have a right to the affectionate remembrance of all who cherish literature. This edition has at the end aNote sur Laurent Coster. See theBulletin des Bibliophile Belge, TomeIX., for some additions by Chênedolle.

[Renouard.] Catalogue de la Bibliothèque d'un Amateur, avec notes bibliographiques, critiques et littéraires. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), xx, 360; (4), 354; (4), 348; (4), 407. Portrait.Paris: Chez Antoine Augustin Renouard.M,DCCC,XIX.+Bruxelles.1823. 2 vols., 8vo.

Also on large paper. An elaborate, interesting, and highly important catalogue. It is a model for any bibliographer; the descriptions are copious and interesting, and display great knowledge of books. It is a catalogue of the author's own books, and contains much valuable information on the various editions of the classics as well as of modern literature.

Renouvier(J.) Des Gravures en Bois dans les Livres d'Anthoine Verard, Maître Librairie, Imprimeur, Enlumineur & Tailleur sur bois de Paris. 1485-1510. Par J. Renouvier. 8vo, pp. 50, (4).

Paris: Chez Auguste Aubry.1859.

Two hundred copies only printed.

Repertorium Bibliographicum.See[Clarke (W.)]

Reports from the Select Committee on Public Libraries; together with the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence, Appendixes, and Indexes. Ordered, by the House of Commons, to be printed, 23 July 1849, and 1 August 1850. 3 vols., folio.

London.1850.

Relates chiefly to the British Museum.

Reumont(A. von). Bibliografia dei lavori pubblicati in Germania sulla storia d'Italia. 8vo, pp. ix, (1), 467, (1).

Berlino: Decker.1863.

SeePetzholdt, pp. 849, 850.

Reuss(J. D.) Alphabetical Register of all the Authors actually in Great-Britain, Ireland and in the United Provinces of North-America, with a Catalogue of their Publications. From the Year 1770 to the Year 1790. By Jeremias David Reuss. 8vo, pp. xiv, 248; (2), xi, 249-459.Berlin and Stettin: Nicolai.1791. + Supplement ... from ... 1790 to ... 1803. 8vo, pp. (2), x, 589; (4), 543.

Berlin and Stettin: Nicolai.1804.

Reuss.Repertorium Commentationum a Societatibus litterariis editarum secundum disciplinarum ordinem digessit J. D. Reuss. 16 vols., 4to.

Göttingæ: Dietrich.1801-21.

A complete and admirably digested catalogue of all the papers contained in the various scientific and literary journals, academical transactions, etc., both British and foreign.SeePetzholdt, p. 87.

Rhees(W. J.) Manual of Public Libraries, Institutions, and Societies, in the United States, and British Provinces of North America. By William J. Rhees.... 8vo, pp. xxviii, 687.

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co.1859.

Rhodes(W. B.) Bibliotheca Dramatica. A Catalogue of the Entire, Curious, and Extensive Dramatic Library of William Barnes Rhodes, Esq., etc. 8vo, pp. (4), 114.

London.1825.

Some copies on fine paper.

Ribadeneira(P.) Bibliotheca Scriptorvm Societatis Jesv. Opvs inchoatvm a Petro Ribadeneira, anno salutis 1602. Continvatvm a Philippo Alegambe, vsque ad annum 1642. Recognitum, & productum ad annum JubilaeiM.DC.LXXV.a Nathanaele Sotvello. Folio, pp. xxxvi, 984.

Romae, ex Typographia de Lazzaris Varesii.1670.

"Ouvrage infiniment précieux pour la bibliographie et l'histoire des écrivains de la Ciede Jésus. Les PP. de Backer en font un grand éloge."—Leclerc.It was continued by Caballero atRome, 1814-16.

Rich(O.) A Catalogue of Books, Relating principally to America, Arranged under the Years in which they were Printed. 8vo, pp. 129, Advertisement, 1 l.

London: O. Rich.1832.

The books described were printed between the years 1500 and 1600. Sometimes followed by two pieces without a title-page—Books relating to America. 1493-1700. pp. 16. Books relating to America. 1493-1700. Supplement, pp.8— which were also issued in 4to, pp. 4, and 2.

Rich.Bibliotheca Americana Nova; or, A Catalogue of Books in Various Languages, Relating to America, Printed since the Year 1700. Compiled principally from the Works themselves. By O. Rich.... [Vol.I.1701-1800.] 8vo, pp. (4), 424. Supplement.... PartI.Additions and Corrections.... 1841. pp. (2), 425-517.

London: O. Rich.New York: Harper and Brothers.1835.

The verso of the title reads "250 copies printed in all: For sale in England, 100. To send to America 150." On the publication of Vol.II.in 1846, new title-pages were issued for the work in 2 vols. as below:

Rich.Bibliotheca Americana Nova. A Catalogue of Books Relating to America, in various Languages, including Voyages to the Pacific and round the World, and Collections of Voyages and Travels Printed since the Year 1700. Compiled principally from the Works themselves, by O. Rich.... Vol.I.1701-1800; Vol.II.1801-1844. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), 517; 4, 412.

London: Rich & Sons.1846.

The half title in Vol.I.was omitted in the second issue, and a dedication follows the title-page.

Rich.Supplement to the Bibliotheca Americana Nova. PartI.Additions and Corrections. 1701-1800. 8vo, pp. (2), 425-517.

London: O. Rich.1841.

This should be bound up with Vol.I.In the copies of Vol.I.which were issued in 1846, this supplement is included sometimes with and sometimes without a separate title-page. A few copies of Vol.II.were printed on one side only on thick paper. Mr. Rich was well known in the bibliographical world for his collection of rare books relating to Spain and America, and hisBibliotheca Americanais a work of great labor and research, and of real service to the student of history. SeeAthenæum, 1850, p. 102, and Petzholdt, pp. 801-802.

Richarderie(G. B. de la).SeeBoucher de la Richarderie.

Rimbault(E. F.) Bibliotheca Madrigaliana. A Bibliographical Account of the Musical and Poetical Works published in England during the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, under the Titles of Madrigals, Ballets, Ayres, Canzonets, &c., &c. By Edward F. Rimbault.... 8vo, pp. xvi, 88.

London: John Russell Smith.MDCCCXLVII.

Six copies printed on thick paper in royal 8vo. Records a class of books leftundescribed by Ames, Herbert, and Dibdin, and furnishes a most valuable catalogue of lyrical poetry of the age to which it refers.

Ringwalt(J. L.) American Encyclopædia of Printing. Edited by J. Luther Ringwalt. Imp. 8vo, pp. 511.

Philadelphia: Menamin & Ringwalt.1871.

A description of this important work will be found in theAmerican Bibliopolist, for December, 1871, p. 516.

[Ritson(Joseph).] Bibliographia Poetica: A Catalogue of Engleish Poets, of the Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centurys, with a Short Account of their Works. Post 8vo, pp. (4), ii, 407.

London: G. and W. Nicol.MDCCCII.

For additions and alterations to this volume, see Sir E. Brydges'Censura Literaria,V.andVI., and Fry'sBibliographical Memoranda, pp. 7-11.

[Rivers(David).] Literary Memoirs of Living Authors of Great Britain, arranged according to An Alphabetical Catalogue of their Names; and including A List of their Works, With Occasional Opinions upon their Literary Character. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), 385; (2), 404.

London: R. Faulder.1798.

Roccha.Angeli Roccha Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana a SixtoV., in splendidiorem commodioremque locum translata et commentario illustrata. 4to. Folded Plate of the Library.

Romæ, ex Typog. Vaticana.1591.

Printed at the Vatican press under the direction of Aldus and Dom. Basa. It contains a curious account of the library of Aldus, and many complimentary tributes both to Aldus the elder and Paul Manuce. The contents altogether are highly curious and interesting. It was unknown to Renouard.SeePetzholdt, p. 499.

[Rodd(Horace).] Catalogue of an Extensive Collection of Fine & Rare Prints, illustrative of the Works of William Shakspeare, including all the Rare Portraits of the Bard, and Scenic Prints in Choice Proof State. Also a capital collection of Shakspeariana, being the work of many of the Commentators and other Writers, on his Plays.... Collected by John Tyrrel, Esq. 8vo, pp. (4), 33.

London: Rodd and Maddox.1850.

Four copies printed on thick paper.

Roorbach(O. A.) Bibliotheca Americana. Catalogue of American Publications, including reprints, ... from 1820 to 1852, inclusive.... By O. A. Roorbach. 8vo, pp. xi, 652.New York: Orville A Roorbach.1852. + Supplement ... 1852, to ... 1855. 8vo, pp. vii, 220. [Ibid.] 1855. + Addenda ... 1855, to ... 1858. 8vo, pp. 257.

[Ibid.] 1858.

The edition of 1852 includes the contents of the edition of 1849, which we omit, and the supplement published in 1850.

Roscoe(W.) Catalogue of the ... Library, Prints, Drawings, and Pictures of William Roscoe, Esq.... Sold ... 1816. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), 208; (4), 170; (8), 156.

Liverpool.1816.

These catalogues were drawn up by Mr. Roscoe himself, and contain some valuable bibliographical information, and his notes on various works of art.

Rossi(J.B. De-). De Hebraicæ Typographiæ origine ac primitiis seu antiquis ac rarissimis Hebraicorum Librorum editionibus seculiXVDisquisitio historico-critica Johannis Bernardi De-Rossi. 4to, pp. (8), 100.

Parmæ ex Regio typographeo.1776.

Bernardo De-Rossi, professor of Parma, occupied all his life in the collection of Manuscripts and rare editions of the Hebrew text; before his death he had upwards of 1680 Hebrew Manuscripts.

Rothelin(Charles d'Orleans de),l'Abbé. Observations et Détails sur la Collection des Grands & des Petits Voyages. 4to, pp. 44. [n. p.]M.DCC.XLII.

This is reprinted in Lenglet du Fresnoy's "Méthode pour étudier la géographie." Vol.I.1768.

Rowell.Geo. P. Rowell & Co.'s American Newspaper Directory, containing Accurate Lists of all the Newspapers and Periodicals published in the United States and Territories, and the Dominion of Canada and British Colonies of North America: together with a Description of the Towns and Cities in which they are published. Rl. 8vo, pp. 680.

New York: Geo. P. Rowell & Co.1872.

Roxburghe Revels, and other Relative Papers; including Answers to the Attack on the Memory of the late Joseph Haslewood, Esq.F.S.A.With Specimens of his Literary Productions. 4to, pp. ix, 144.

Edinburgh: Printed for Private Circulation.M.DCCC.XXXVII.

Only a few copies printed. Very rare. The Defence of Mr. Haslewood was written by Dr. Dibdin.

Royal Geographical Society of London.Classified Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Geographical Society, to December, 1870. 8vo, pp. (4), 478.

London: John Murray.1871.

Russell(Addison P.) Library Notes. 12mo, pp. (2), 401.

New York: Hurd & Houghton.1875.

[Rye(W. B.)] List of the Books of Reference in the Reading-room of the British Museum. 8vo.

London.1849.

Sabin(J.) A Dictionary of Books Relating to America. From its Discovery to the Present Time. By Joseph Sabin.

New York: Joseph Sabin.1867-76.

48 parts or 8 vols., 8vo, all yet published. One hundred copies printed on large paper. It it the most thorough work of the kind ever attempted, and indispensable to the collector of an American library. Mr. Frederick Muller says, "I am proud to be a bookseller, seeing a bookseller has made such a book." "When this valuable work will be completed it is impossible to calculate; up to Part xiv. it only reaches as far as 'Casas.'"—Power.It will probably be completed in 1880.

Sabin.A Bibliographical Catalogue of the Waltonian Library, belonging to the Estate of Robert W. Coleman. 8vo, pp. (2), 149.

New York.1866.

Seventy-five copies only, privately printed. The greatest part of this library was collected by the late Rev. Dr. Bethune.

[Sabin.] Bibliotheca Dramatica. Catalogue of the Theatrical and Miscellaneous Library of the Late William E. Burton ... Sold ... 1860. 8vo, pp. viii, 463. Portrait.

New York.1860.

One hundred copies on large paper, imp. 8vo.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of the ... Books, ... of the Late Mr. E. B. Corwin. 8vo, pp. vii, 263.

New York.1856.

One hundred copies printed on large paper.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of an Extensive and Select Collection of Choice Books, etc. May 26 [1857]. 8vo.

[New York.1857.]

Descriptive of the library of George R. Hazewell. The collection was at that time withdrawn from sale, but was afterwards catalogued with additions from other sources as the "Catalogue of a Valuable Private Library, Comprising an Extensive and Select Collection of Choice Books, Sold May 16, 1859."New York.[1859.] 8vo, pp. 6, 324, (2).

Sabin.Catalogue of the Library of Edwin Forrest. Compiled by Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. iv, 188. Portrait.

Philadelphia.1863.

One hundred and seventy-five copies privately printed. Mr. Forrest bequeathed his library to the Dramatic Institution which he established and endowed.

Sabin.Catalogue of the Books ... belonging to the Estate of the late John Allan. Prepared by Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. vi, (2), 343.

New York.1864.

One hundred copies printed on large paper, in which is a steel portrait of John Allan. In the large paper copies the name of the compiler of the catalogue was omitted, because in a note on the last page of the small paper copies he was so impertinent as to reflect on the style of that portion of the catalogue which he did not write.

Sabin.Catalogue of the Library of Andrew Wight, of Philadelphia.... Prepared by Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. 315.

[Sold]New York.1864.

One hundred copies printed on large paper. The majority of the books were in fact the property of Mr. Edward Vernon. Very rich in books printed by Benjamin Franklin.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of The Library belonging to Thomas Addis EmmetM.D.8vo, pp. (6), 371.

New York: Bradstreet Press.1868.

As a specimen of ornamental printing this is perhaps the finest specimen put forth in America. Four copies were printed on Whatman's drawing paper.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of Mr. John A. Rice's Library ... Sold ... [by Joseph Sabin] Rl. 8vo, pp. xvi, 566.

New York: J. Sabin & Sons.1870.

Twenty-five copies printed on English laid paper for presents only, and one hundred copies on thick paper. This collection of books was one of the finest that had ever been offered for sale in the United States. The total amount realized was over $42,000.

Sabin.Catalogue of the Library of E. G. Squier. Edited by Joseph Sabin.... Sold ... 1876 ... 8vo, pp. (4), 277, (8).

New York: Charles C. Shelley, Printer.1876.

Rich in books relative to Central America, Peru, etc.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of the Library belonging to Thomas W. Field.... Sold ... 8vo, pp. viii, 376.

New York.1875.

The notes to the books are mostly abridged from Mr. Field'sEssay; about ten thousand typographical errors contained in theEssayare corrected in this catalogue.

Sabin.Catalogue of the Books Manuscripts and Engravings belonging to William Menzies of New York. Prepared by Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. xviii, 471, (1).

New York.1875.

This collection was sold by the compiler, November, 1876, and realized nearly $50,000, being $9,000 more than it cost. It was the finest library ever sold in the United States.

Sabin.A List of the Printed Editions of the Works of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Bishop of Chiapa. Extracted from a Dictionary of Books relating to America. By Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. 17.

New York: J. Sabin & Sons.1870.

Sabin.A List of the Editions of the Works of Louis Hennepin and Antonio de Herrera. Extracted from a Dictionary of Books relating to America. By Joseph Sabin. 8vo, pp. 16.

New York: J. Sabin & Sons.1876.

[Sabin.] Shakspeariana Burtonensis: being a Catalogue of the Extensive Collection of Shakspeariana of the late William E. Burton, Esq., of New York.... Rl. 8vo, pp. 72.

New York: Joseph Sabin and Co.1860.

One hundred copies only printed. Also included in theBibliotheca Dramatica, describedsupra.

Sabin.Catalogue of the Library of George W. Ordway, Chicago, Ill. Prepared By J. Sabin. 8vo, pp. 3-96.

New York: Privately Printed.1869.

This catalogue of Mr. Ordway's collection is a specimen of amplification. I was instructed to fill 100 pages with a description of a few books, and almost did it.

[Sabin.] Catalogue of the Library of Mr. Richard W. Roche. 8vo, pp. 251.

New York: Bradstreet Press.1867.

Twenty-five copies printed on thick paper. Edited by Joseph Sabin. The following catalogues include in the notes to the books much information as to their rarity, value or importance: Bibliotheca Americana et Selectissima. Catalogue of an Extraordinary Collection of Books relating to America, etc. 8vo, pp. 151.New York.[1857.]—Bibliotheca Splendidissima. Catalogue [of the Library of A. E. Douglas]. 8vo, pp. v, 171.New York.1856; and others too numerous to mention.

Sabin (J.) & Sons.The American Bibliopolist. A Literary Register and Monthly Catalogue of Old and New Books, and Repository of Notes and Queries. Vol.I.8vo.

New York.1869. Continued.

Sabine(Capt.) Catalogue of Captain Sabine's Collection of Books relating to Shakespeare. Sold 1820. 8vo.

London: Sotheby.1820.

St. Louis.Classified Catalogue of the St. Louis Mercantile Library ... [By John N. Dyer.] Imp. 8vo, pp. xiii, 762.

St. Louis.1874.

One of the best libraries of its class.

Sale Catalogues. A List of the Original Catalogues of the Principal Libraries which have been sold by auction by Mr. Samuel Baker, from 1774; Messrs. S. Baker and G. Leigh, from 1775 to 1777; Mr. George Leigh, 1778; Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby, from 1780 to 1800; Messrs. Leigh, Sotheby, and Son, from 1800 to 1803; Messrs. Leigh and L. Sotheby, from 1804 to 1816; and Mr. Sotheby, from 1816 to 1828. The whole forming a series of one hundred and fifty-six volumes in quarto, with Prices and Purchaser's Names. 8vo.

London.1828.

This little privately printed pamphlet contains a chronological and alphabetical list of over eight hundred book sales of the libraries of well-known literary men and book collectors, &c., for eighty-four years. The valuable catalogues mentioned inthis list are deposited in the British Museum, together with the continuation of the series up to 1860. Mr. Power adds a description of several other sale catalogues of libraries, the most important of which we have described under the names of their owners.SeePower, pp. 192, 193.

Salva(V.) A Catalogue of Spanish and Portuguese Books, with occasional Literary and Bibliographical Remarks. By Vincent Salva. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxx, 226; xxix, 225.

London.1826-29.

SeePetzholdt, p. 380, for other catalogues.

Santander(Ch. Ant. de la Serna). Dictionnaire bibliographique choisi du quinzième siècle, ou description par ordre alphabétique des éditions les plus rares et les plus recherchées du quinzième siècle, précédé d'un essai historique sur l'origine de l'imprimerie, ainsi que sur l'histoire de son établissement dans les villes, bourgs, monastères et autres endroits de l'Europe; avec la notice des imprimeurs qui y ont exercé cet art jusqu'à l'an 1500. Par de la Serna Santander. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (6), x, 480; (4), iv, 478; (4), 520. 2 Tables.

Bruxelles: Impr. Tarte. AnXIII. [1805]-1807.

"A most elaborate work, to which all bibliographers are indebted for a fund of interesting and important information. It also contains his masterly sketch of the History of Printing."—T. H. Horne.In Vol.III.are many curious water-marks.SeePetzholdt, p. 124.

Santander.Catalogue des Livres de la Bibliothèque de M. C. de la Serna Santander, ... avec des Notes bibliographiques et littéraires.... 5 vols., 8vo, pp. vi, xxxv, (1), 309; (2), 354; (2), 305; (2), 266; 130, (1). Plates.

Bruxelles.1803.

A very valuable catalogue, both on account of the richness of the collection (particularly in Spanish literature), and also on account of its great accuracy and of the bibliographical importance of the appended notes. The fifth volume, which includes some curious treatises on water-marks, signatures, etc., is very scarce.

Santander.Historical Essay on the Origin of Printing, By M. de la Serna Santander; translated by Thomas Hodgson. 8vo.

Newcastle.1819.

Fifty-six copies only printed, of which six copies were printed in imperial 8vo.

Savage(J.) The Librarian; being an Account of scarce, valuable, and useful English Books, Manuscript Libraries, Public Records, &c. &c. By James Savage. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. iv, 288; iv, 288; iv, 286. 2 Facsimiles.

London: W. Savage.1808-9.

A very valuable account, with collations, lists and descriptions of plates, etc., of important and valuable English books.

Savage(W.) A Dictionary of the Art of Printing. By WilliamSavage.... 8vo, pp. viii, 815, (1).

London: Longman... 1841.

Savage.Practical Hints on Decorative Printing, with Illustrations Engraved on Wood and Printed in Colours at the Type Press. By William Savage. 4to, pp. (12), vi, (2), 118, 18. Plates.

London.1822.

Also on large paper, imp. 4to, with some of the plates heightened in gold. There it nothing necessary to be known in the noble art of typography that is not contained in this book. Interesting articles on electrotyping, printing machines, and other subjects equally important, render this one of the most useful books on these subjects that has issued from the press.

Saxe(C.) Christophori SaxI Onomasticon literarivm, sive Nomenclator historico-criticvs præstantissimorvm omnis ætatis, popvli, artivmq. formvlæ Scriptorvm. item Monvmentorvm maxime illvstrivm, ab orbe condito vsque ad sæcvli, quod vivimus tempora.... 8 vols., 8vo, pp. xlii, 598; (2), 660; (2), x, 660; (2), 659; (2), 655; (2), 744; xviii, 448, Portrait; viii, 464.

Trajecti ad Rhenvm: à Paddenburgh... 1775-1803.

"An historico-critico chronological nomenclature of the most illustrious authors and monuments from the beginning of the world to the present time; with an account of the sources whence the author has derived his information. A very useful and laborious work, quite indispensable to the classical scholar."—Clarke'sBibl. Misc.See alsoPetzholdt, p. 80.

Scheible(J.) A Catalogue of Literary Curiosities, Treatises on Love and Women; on Polygamy, Divorce, the Pleasures and Troubles of Matrimony, Secret Memoirs, Comical and Scandalous Histories, Court Secrets, Celebrated Trials; Suppressed and Clandestinely Printed Books, Pamphlets, and Rare Illustrated Facetiæ.... 2 parts, 8vo.

Stuttgart.1872.

"This extraordinary catalogue contains a list of nearly ten thousand works, in various languages, on the above curious topics."

[Schoolcraft(Henry R.)] A Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, Translations of the Scriptures, and other publications in the Indian Tongues of the United States; with brief critical notices. 8vo, pp. 27, (1).

Washington: C. Alexander, Printer.1849.

Contains a catalogue raisonné of the Indian works in the Indian Bureau of the Department of the Interior. Reprinted with a few additions, pp. 523-551 of Vol.IV.of Schoolcraft's work on the Indian Tribes of the United States.

Schultens(Johan Jacob). Catalogus Bibliothecæ Schultensianæ. 8vo.

Lugduni Batavorum.1780.

"This noble library, vast in its numbers, and profound in the learning of its contents, is a monument worthy of the memory of its author's name, as to biblical, theological, grammatical, and critical literature, in the Greek and Roman, as well as the Hebrew and other languages. It consists of 11,965 articles, among which are sundry scarce and curious editions, and a great abundance of history, philology, and bibliography."

Scott(W.) Catalogue of the Library at Abbotsford. 4to, pp. vi, (2), 464.

Edinburgh.M.DCCC.XXXVIII.

Major Scott's contribution to the Bannatyne Club. One hundred copies only printed; very scarce. This very valuable catalogue was compiled by the late J. G. Cochrane, of the London Library, St. James' Square. It contains very numerous references to the works of Sir Walter Scott, where he refers to, or quotes, the various books in the library. "The nature and extent of the collection throw light in a remarkable manner on the history of its founder. The reader has before him a faithful inventory of the materials with which the national poet and novelist had stored his mind before he began his public career, and of the zeal with which he watched the progress of literary enterprise down to the close of his life."

Seguier(J. F.) Bibliotheca Botanica, sive Catalogus Auctorum et Librorum omnium qui de Re Botanica, de Medicamentis ex Vegetabilibus paratis, de Re Rustica, & de Horticultura tractant, a Joanne Francisco Seguierio Nemausense digestus. Accessit Bibliotheca Botanica Jo. Ant. Bumaldi, seu potius Ovidii Montalbani Bononiensis. 4to, pp. 16, 450, 66.

Hagæ Comitum: Neaulme.1740. +Lugduni Batavorum.1760. 4to.

Additions to the edition of 1760 were made by Laur. Theod. Gronovius.SeePetzholdt, p. 552.

Seiz(J. C.) Annus Sæcularis Tertius inventæ Artis Typographicæ à Laurentio Kostero ... sive Brevis Historica Enarratio de Inventione Nobilissimæ Artis Typographicæ.... Auctore Joanne Christiano Seiz.... 8vo, pp. (24), 262. 6 Plates and Portrait.

Harlemi: Enschede.[1742.]

A rare and curious book.SeePetzholdt, p. 450.

Seizinger(Johann Georg). Theorie und Praxis der Bibliothekwissenschaft. Grundlinien der Archivwissenschaft. Rl. 8vo.

Dresden.1863.

Much valuable information in a small compass will be found in this work; it has also a good index.

Serapeum. Zeitschrift für Bibliothekwissenschaft, Handschriftenkunde und ältere Litteratur. Im Vereine mit Bibliothekaren und Litteraturfreunden herausgegeben von Robert Naumann. 8vo.

Leipzig: T. O. Weigel.1840. Continued annually.

Shakspeare.Catalogue of Mr. Capell's Shakspeariana, presented by him to Trinity College, Cambridge, and printed from an exact copy of his ownMS.8vo.

London.1779.

A very limited number were privately printed for the author's friends.

Shea(J. G.) A Bibliographical Account of Catholic Bibles, Testaments, and other portions of Scripture, translated from the Latin Vulgate, and printed in the United States. By John Gilmary Shea. Fcap 8vo, pp. 48.

New York: Cramoisy Press.1859.

Shurtleff(N. B.) A Decimal System, for the Arrangement and Administration of Libraries. By N. B. Shurtleff. 4to, pp. 80.

Boston: Privately Printed.MDCCCLVI.

Ingenious, but not very practicable.

Sillig(P. H.) Die Shakespeare-Literatur bis Mitte 1854. Zusammengestellt und herausgegeben von P. H. Sillig. Ein bibliographischer Versuch, eingeführt von H. Ulrici. 8vo, pp. ix, 99.

Leipzig: Dyk.1854.

Silva(I. F. da). Diccionario Bibliographico Portuguez Estudos de Innocencio Francisco da Silva applicaveis a Portugal e ao Brasil. 9 vols., 8vo, pp. lviii, (2), 403; 478; 447, 28; 472; 487; 474, 29-70; 463, 71-110, (1); xxxi, 428, 113-136; xvi, 452.

Lisboa na Imprensa NacionalM DCCC LVIII-M DCCC LXX.

A learned, painstaking, and elaborate performance. Like all Portuguese and Spanish books of its class, it is arranged under the baptismal names of the authors. Vols.VIII.andIX.are a supplement, A-G.

Simeon(J.) Books and Libraries. A Lecture ... Ryde, October 28, 1859. By Sir John Simeon, Bart.,MA.Post 8vo, pp. 75.

London: John W. Parker and Son.1860.

A small collection of curious and interesting information relative to the origin and progress of printing, books, and libraries.

Sims(R.) Hand Book to the Library of the British Museum, Containing a Brief History of its Formation, and of the various Collections of which it is composed; Descriptions of the Catalogues in present use; Classed Lists of the Manuscripts, &c., and a variety of Information indispensable for Literary Men, with some Account of the Principal Public Libraries in London. 8vo, pp. xii, 418.

London: John Russell Smith.MDCCCLIV.

With Plan of London and Ground Plan of the Libraries in the British Museum.

[Singer(S. W.)] Some Account of the Book Printed at Oxford inMCCCCLXVIII, under the title of "Exposicio Sancti Jeronimi in Simbolo Apostolorum;" in which is examined its claim to be considered the First Book printed in England. 8vo, pp. ii, 44. 3 Facsimiles.

London.1812.

Fifty copies only privately printed.

Skegg(E.) Catalogue of the singularly Curious, very Interesting and Valuable Library of Edward Skegg, Esq. 8vo. Portrait.

London.1842.

Twenty-five copies printed upon fine paper for presents. This choice collection, consisting of 2057 articles, was particularly rich in the works of the old English poets, etc.

[Smith(J. R.)] A Bibliographical Catalogue of English Writers on Angling and Ichthyology. Post 8vo, pp. 47.

London: John Russell Smith.M,DCCC,LVI.

Also found at the end of R. Blakey's "Historical Sketches of the Angling Literature of all Nations."

Smith.A Bibliographical List of all the Works which have been published towards illustrating the Provincial Dialects of England. By John Russell Smith. Post 8vo, pp. 24.

London: J. R. Smith.1839.

Very serviceable to such as prosecute the study of provincial dialects, or are collecting works on that curious subject.

Smith.Bibliotheca Cantiana: A Bibliographical Account of what has been published on the History, Topography, Antiquities, Customs, and Family Genealogy, of the County of Kent. By John Russell Smith. 8vo, pp. xiv, 360. 2 Facsimiles.

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