Bibliotheca Americana: Histoire, Geographie, Voyages, Archeologie
by LECLERC, Charles
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About This Item
1878. LECLERC, Charles. Bibliotheca Americana: Histoire, Geographie, Voyages, Archeologie et Linguistique des Deux Ameriques et des Iles Philippines. Later cloth. Paris: Maisonneuve et Cie., 1878. [bound with] PLATZMANN, Julius. Verzeichniss Einer Auswhal Amerikanischer Grammatiken, Worterbucher, Katechismen. Leipzig: K.F. Kohler's Antiquarium, 1876. [with] [LECLERC, Charles]. Bibliotheca Americana: Histoire, Geographie, Voyages, Archeologie et Linguistique des Deux Ameriques. Supplement. Contemporary gilt-ruled 3/4-red morocco, raised spine bands, compartments gilt, red morocco spine label. Paris: Maisonneuve et Cie., 1881. [bound with] [LECLERC, Charles]. Bibliotheca Americana: Histoire, Geographie, Voyages, Archeologie et Linguistique des Deux Ameriques. Supplement No. 2. Paris: Maisonneuve Freres & Ch. Leclerc, 1887. First editions. Leclerc's catalogues are considered among the best catalogues in French of Americana as is Platzmann's among German dealers. With the Reference Library bookplate o H.P. Kraus on each front pastedown. Front inner hinge of supplement volume has started but holding, else very good.
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- Bookseller
- George S. MacManus Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 74476
- Title
- Bibliotheca Americana: Histoire, Geographie, Voyages, Archeologie
- Author
- LECLERC, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1878
- Keywords
- CATALOGUES, BIBX
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George S. MacManus Company
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Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania
About George S. MacManus Company
Our inventory of over 45,000 catalogued titles focuses primarily on 18th and 19th century Americana with specialities such as Voyages and Travels, Local Histories, Indians and the West and the Civil War. Also included in our collection are English and American literary first editions, Limited Edition Club selections and Books about Books.
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