Martino Fine Books, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint [1999] of 1878-1887 first edition. 3 vols in 1, cloth, 8vo,. xx, 738, iv, 102, 127 pp. Nearly 4,000 entries. From the publisher's description: "In Bibliographia Brasiliana, Borba de Moraes writes of LeClerc, "This is a standard catalogue, to this day very much quoted". LeClerc's rare bibliography is one of the standard works in the field of Americana, especially Latin Americana. Originally compiled in 1878, the main volume describes 2638 works on America and the Philippines. LeClerc's bibliography includes works on travel, geography, voyages and history. All of Latin America, South America and the Caribbean are included. Descriptions include valuable information about collations and plates. A good index serves to navigate one through the material. LeClerc added a first supplement of 103 pages in 1881. A second supplement of 110 pages was added in 1887. In all nearly 4,000 books are described. Slightly bumped at top of front board, otherwise Fine.

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Bookseller: Wykeham Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BIBLIO-39414
Title: Bibliotheca Americana. [3 vols in 1 ]
Author: LeClerc, C
Format/Binding: 3 vols in 1, cloth, 8vo,
Book Condition: Used - Slightly bumped at top of front board, otherwise Fine
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1578981476
ISBN 13: 9781578981472
Publisher: Martino Fine Books, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint [1999] of 1878-1887 first edition
Place of Publication: Mansfield Center, Connecticut, U.s.a.
Date Published: undated reprint [1999] of 1878-
Pages: xx, 738, iv, 102, 127 pp
Keywords: LeClerc, Charles. America and the Philippines. Latin America, South America and the Caribbean 1578981476
Bookseller catalogs: Americana (Bibliographies);

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