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New York: J. Sabin & Sons, 1872. Here are five copies of the journal from the years 1872 to 1874: (1) Vol. 4, No. 48: December, 1872; (2) Vol. 5, No. 49: January, 1873;, pp. 1-24. (With 8-page catalog); (3) Vol. V. Nos. 50 & 51: Feb. & March, 1873. pp. 25-48. (With 27- page catalog), missing the Title Page; (4) Vol. 6. Nos. 63 & 64: pMarch & April, 1874, pp. 37-52 (unopened): Dictionary of Terms, Pp. 33-48; catalog of books pp. 1-12, then Pp. 15-48; (5) Vol. 6. Nos. 65 & 66, May & June, 1874, pp. 69-96; Dictionary of Terms, pp. 49-59; "Miscellaneous", pp. 60-64; catalog of books pp. 1-12, then Pp. 49-80. These are in original wraps, less common than hardbound compilations. Very good condition, with light toning and wear to the edges. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Arco Publishing Company, Inc., 1978. This is a fun read for anyone interested in the world of British booksellers. A Fine copy; Black cloth binding withgilt titling on the spine. Clean text; 200 pages, with index. The dustjacket is unclipped; it has a chip at the head of the spine; else Fine. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: George J. Coombes, 1887. Brander Matthews (1852-1929) was a prominent academic who established Theatre as a legitimate subject of study. He was a prolific writer. Although his academic works are solid, his creative writing is undistinguished and largely unknown today. He was a friend to many of the greatest writers of the time. Here is an early volume of poetic bibliophilia he has selected, in an edition LIMITED to 100 copies, and SIGNED by the publisher, George Coombes, a bookseller who issued catalogues of the "old and curious." The half-title refers to a series called "Books for the Bibliophile;" Quercus speculates that this must have been a series, although this is the first we have seen. RARE. (LOC has several of his titles, as do Folger, Grolier, and NY Public; but this title is not among them.) This is a Very Good (Minus) copy. Paper-covered boards with a paper label on the spine. Clean text; 174 pages. Paper label is rubbed but still readable. This volume is… Read More

New York: Sheldon & Company, 1863. Burton (1809-1881) was a prominent Scottish historian and biographer. Here he describes the bibliomania of "Mighty Book-Hunters." Notes by the music critic and Shakespearian scholar Richard Grant White (1822-1885). This is a Very Good copy of the First American Edition (it was published a year earlier in England). Green ribbed cloth binding with a paper Title on the spine. Clean text; 411 pages, indexed. Minor rubbing and bumping Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First American Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1999. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition [full number line]. Black cloth binding with titling in white on the spine. Clean text; 418 pages. Notes, Bibliography, Index. The dustjacket is Fine and rather striking for an academic press. In an archival plastic protector. [Heavy book; may require extra postage]. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

[Shannon]: T.M. MacGlinchey/Irish University Press, 1969. First published in 1898. This is a Fine copy of the facsimile edition published by the Irish University Press, a typical lovely production.. Light green pper-covered boards with a cream cloth spine; titling in black on th front cover. Clean text; 70 pages on stiff paper, printed in black and red; with illustrations. In an archival plastic protector.. Facsimile Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1926. One of the most famous Books-About-Books of the 20th Century. First published in 1920; this is a Very Good copy of the Third Printing, from August of 1926. Blue paper-covered boards with a dark blue cloth spine; gilt titling on the spine and front cover. Clean text; ix, 250 pages, indexed. Mildly bumped, with a bit of a slant; rubbed at head and foot of the spine (gilt there is dulled). No dustjacket. A superior Reading Copy.. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

London: Constable, 2009. Rare book dealer Rick Gokoski reflects with humour on his relation with books meaningful to him.This is a Fine copy of the First English Edition [full number line]. Blue cloth binding with titling in silver on the spine. Clean text; 278 pages. The dustwrapper is Fine, unclipped. In an archival plastic protector. First UK Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Phillip C. Duschines, 1945. Richard De Aungerville (surname De Bury, 1287-1345) was one of the earliest known book collectors. He wrote this treatise in Latin, inventing a word to indicate his love of books, and hoping to instruct in proper librarianship. Uncommon thus.This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First Edition, which was LIMITED to 600 copies (each copy is numbered as one of the 600 years since the book's completion). The translation is by Andrew Fleming West. Tan cloth binding with a leather spine ruled in gilt. Clean text; 80 pages. A lovely book; the only defect is that the spine leather has dried and is cracked; now protected by an archival sleeve. No dustjacket; with the original slipcase.. Limited. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Grove Press, 1968. Details the legal challenges to Henry Miller's work - a "case history of censorship." Bright green cloth binding, has only a wrinkle on the FFEP, minor shelf dusting, else Fine. DJ has been clipped. In archival protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Canadian Edition.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: Basic Books, 2019. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition [stated "First Edition: August 2019"]. Bright orange paper-covered boards with titling on the spine in white. Clean text; 214 pages. The dustjacket is Fine, unclipped. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.