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London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1969. Reprint of 1954 edition. Near Fine. Near fine in beige cloth with red cloth spines and gilt titles on spines Just very slight shelf wear Spines UNfaded Ink name of previous owner "Anthony Payne 7-8-79" on ffep of each volume Otherwise no marks or damage at all One of the all time classic bibliographies, sourced from one of the largest private collections in history "The first volume contains Lord Rothschild's foreword (ppix-x) giving a brief history of his collecting activity, and acknowledging the work of NM Shawyer and KM Flack in the compilation of the catalogue The first page of Proposals for printing is reproduced (pxi) This detailed catalogue of Lord Rothschild's collection of 18th century first editions, bindings and manuscripts in the Wren Library at Trinity College, Cambridge gives detailed descriptions of the works, illustrated with selected reproductions of title pages, bindings and manuscripts The collection is particularly rich in works by Jonathan… Read More

Dawsons of Pall Mall, London, 1969 reprint of 1954 first edition. 2 vols, 2-tone cloth, 8vo,. xx, 400 + viii, 401-839 pp, 60 plates. 2,739 entries. A valuable reference source based on a splendid collection of 18th century works, particularly strong in literature and history, which was largely built up by individual acquisitions in the 1930s and 1940s.. Before preparation of this catalogue, Lord Rothschild sent a written proposal of his plan to no fewer than 21 bibliographers or other experts (Carter, Greg, Jackson, Keynes, Munby etc etc) to obtain their advice and suggestions for improvement. The result is a splendid work, with useful bibliographical detail on the 2,739 principal entries, including title-page transcriptions, collations, notes, provenance, references in bibliographies, etc. Top edge slightly dust-stained, minor tape-marks to endpapers, otherwise a Very Good set. Publisher's advertisement and order form laid in.

Dawsons of Pall Mall, London, 1969 reprint of 1954 first edition. 2 vols, 2-tone cloth, 8vo,. xx, 400 + viii, 401-839 pp, 60 plates. 2,739 entries. A valuable reference source based on a splendid collection of 18th century works, particularly strong in literature and history, which was largely built up by individual acquisitions in the 1930s and 1940s.. Before preparation of this catalogue, Lord Rothschild sent a written proposal of his plan to no fewer than 21 bibliographers or other experts (Carter, Greg, Jackson, Keynes, Munby etc etc) to obtain their advice and suggestions for improvement. The result is a splendid work, with useful bibliographical detail on the 2,739 principal entries, including title-page transcriptions, collations, notes, provenance, references in bibliographies, etc. Good set.

New York: James Cummins, 1993. 2 volumes, complete. Limited to 350 sets. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. Reprint of the 1954 originals. New preface by the publisher. 2 volumes: xxi, pp. 1-400; viii, pp. 401-840. A standard reference. Illustrated with 60 plates. Fully described here are 2,739 items including full collations, provenance, notes, cross references to other standard authorities, etc. The author entries cover a who's who of 18th century literature: James Boswell, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Edward Gibbon, William Hogarth, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, Samuel Richardson, Tobias Smollett, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, etc. There are sections on English, Scottish and Irish bindings of the period, as well as the… Read More