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Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, [2002] reprint of the 1970 first edition. Cloth, 8vo,. xxi, 568 pp. 12,000 entries. This standard print reference catalogue was compiled by Karen F. Beall and the staff of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. It contains an introduction by Alan Fern and a foreword by Carl Zigrosser. It is an excellent catalogue of the Library's holdings. It lists approximately 1,250 artists with 12,000 entries for individual prints. There are brief but useful biographical notes. For each work of art is provided the following information: Title, Date, format, size, cross-reference to other catalogues, and limitation. Well over one thousand illustrations in the text. A standard work. Arntzen & Rainwater, Guide to the Literature of Art History, N143. Geographical index, p. 549-59. Name index, p. 560-567. Bibliography, p. 541-47. As New.

New York Public Library, New York, 1933 (reprinted with additions and corrections from the Bulletin of the NYPL, 1931-2). Cloth, 8vo,. xxxiii, 235 pp, plates. Excellent detailed descriptions of the images and what they portray. Contents include: Introduction; List of Towns and Cities; Explanatory Notes and Key; Catalogue; Views outside of the United States; Addenda; Historical Notes; Index of Artists, Engravers, etc.; Index of Subjects. "Many attempts have been made to present the history of the United States pictorially, and innumerable illustrated books have been published dealing with every section and nearly every important city of our country. Nevertheless, until recently there had been no serious attempt to gather under one roof, or within the compass of a single volume, a comprehensive and balanced collection of maps, plans, and views - or reproductions of them - which, collectively, by their chronological arrangement, geographical grouping, and description, should convey an adequate… Read More

Hordern House, Sydney, first edition, 1987. Cloth, large 8vo, 26 cm,. x, 468 pp. plates, ills., tipped-in frontispiece. From the blurb: "Jonathan Wantrup has written what will undoubtedly prove to be for many years to come the definitive work on collecting Australian rare books. He introduces the subject with an examination of the nature and methods of book collecting and an explanation of the essential technical aspects. In the six succeeding chapters he provides a wide-ranging survey of the major Australian books that chronicle our past, relating each to the historical context in which it was produced. The rarity and market value of each of these milestones is fully examined. The long awaited standard reference work on the subject, Australian Rare Books 1788-1900 also offers a unique perspective on Australian history. Every chapter of Jonathan Wantrup's very readable volume testifies to the depth of his research and the breadth of his scholarship. The book includes an extensive… Read More

National Library of Australia, Canberra / Angus & Robertson, Sydney - a mixed set with some volumes in the original and some in the facsimile edition, 1955-1986. 8 vols, cloth, 8vo,. vii, xii, [2], 540 + vii, x, [2], 568 + vii, xii, [2], 632 + vii, xii, [2], 732 + vii, xiv, 1146 + vii, viii, 1141 + vii, xii, 1075 pp + x,706 pp, ills, facs. 19017 entries. This set comprises the complete 8 volumes of Ferguson's Bibliography, namely (a) the first four chronological volumes covering the period 1784-1850 together with (b) the three alphabetical volumes which extended the coverage to 1900 and (c) the final volume adding Addenda to Vols I to IV. The set therefore comprises: Vol I 1784-1830; II 1831-1838; III 1839-1845; IV 1846-1850; V 1851-1900, A -G; VI 1851-1900, H -P; VII 1851-1900 Q-Z; [VIII] Addenda 1784-1850 volumes I to IV). Vols I to III are the National Library of Australia facsimile edition (1975-6); Volumes IV to VII are the Angus & Robertson original edition (1955 to 1969); the… Read More

Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint (c.1994?) of 1922 first edition. Cloth, 8vo, . 500 pp. 3,376 entries. From the publisher's description: "The most important bibliography of Swiss antiquarian books. Provides a catalogue of 3,376 items giving author, title, date, printer or publisher, size, pagination, and notes of illustrations and artist for each work. Also provides indexes for Swiss illustrated books, especially costume and topographical books. " Lonchamp was a well-known book dealer and publisher in Lausanne As New.

Musee de l'Homme, Paris, first edition, 1967. Limited edition of 1,000 copies in all. Cloth, gilt cover-title, gilt device on rear board, 8vo,. xv, 1046 pp. 10,501 entries. An astonishingly detailed work (in French) providing bibliographic details and often extensive commentary on over 10,000 books or contributions to books and some periodicals. Covers all aspects of Tahiti and French Polynesia, but particularly of interest to many collectors for its extensive chapter on voyages (pages 12 -226). Other chapters cover Bibliography and Reference Works, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Ethnology, History, Economics, Medicine, Literature and the Arts. Quite essential for serious collectors and students of the area, and an increasingly difficult book to find. Top edge of textblock smokestained, otherwise Very Good in a somewhat darkened and stained dustwrapper.

Arnaldo Forni, Sala Bolognese, 1980 reprint of the 1885 first edition. Cloth, gilt cover-title, 8vo,. 938, [2] pp. In total, 16, 444 entries. Very Good.

Martino Fine Books, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint (c. 1990?) of 1969 first edition. Stated to be a limited edition reprint of 200 copies. Cloth, 4to,. vii, 567 pp. Over 160 entries. A valuable bibliography especially as it includes facsimiles of title pages of all books described, together with detailed description of pagination and collation, and analyses of the contents, and English translation of Russian titles.. This range of subjects covered is wide, including "descriptions of travels of discovery and the settlement of Alaska, books of a religious character for the natives newly converted to the Russian Orthodox Church, works on botany and zoology, geographical atlases and single maps, and so forth". The bibliography covers "publications in all major languages, but - with a few exceptions [including near-contemporaneous translations, if rare]- only first editions, in the language in which they originally appeared...An occasional variant of the first edition is also noted and… Read More

Newrick Associates, Wellington, 1973 reprint of 1909 first edition. Limited edition of 1,250 numbered copies. Cloth, 8vo,. vii, 619 pp. Approximately 3,000 entries, most of which are annotated. Still the standard bibliography, arranged chronologically with author and subject indexes. Newspapers are included for the early years. Copy No. 274. Near very Good, one corner bumped.

National Library of Australia, Canberra, facsimile edition (some volumes reprints) various dates 1976-1986. 7 vols, cloth, 8vo,. vii, xii, [2], 540 + vii, x, [2], 568 + vii, xii, [2], 632 + vii, xii, [2], 732 + vii, xiv, 1146 + vii, viii, 1141 + vii, xii, 1075 pp, ills, facs. 19017 entries. This set comprises the 7 principal volumes of Ferguson's Bibliography, namely the first four chronological volumes covering the period 1784-1850 together with the three alphabetical volumes which extended the coverage to 1900 (so comprising:Vol I 1784-1830; II 1831-1838; III 1839-1845; IV 1846-1850; V 1851-1900, A -G; VI 1851-1900, H -P; and VII 1851-1900 Q-Z). Not included here is a final volume adding Addenda to Vols I to IV. Ferguson's aim was to include and fully describe all books, pamphlets, broadsides, and periodicals, including newspapers, printed in Australia or relating in any way to Australia wherever printed. Maps, charts and prints, unless published in book form, were to be excluded. Ferguson… Read More

Angus and Robertson, Sydney, first edition, 1955 . This edition is limited to 500 copies. Cloth, large 8vo,. xii, 732 pp, ills, facs. From the blurb: "Arranged chronologically, with author and subject indexes, the Bibliography includes all books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, magazines, and Government papers or reports relating in any way to Australia, wherever printed. And here the student or general inquirer will find a complete record of the printed material on every aspect of Australian history or thought, as well as an indication of where one or more copies of each publication described may be found." Covers the period 1846 to 1850. Spine slightly bumped, top edge slightly duststained, otherwise near Very Good in a used dustwrapper with a small abrasion.

Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint [c.2000?] of 1905-1906 first edition. Cloth, small 4to,. viii, 433 + 435-905 pp. 7402 entries. Two parts in one volume. This is a reprint only of the first volume containing works from 1500-1905, and not later supplements. From the introduction to the first edition: "Pour la commodité des recherches, cette Bibliographie est brochée en deux volumes et compose de deux parties : la première comprend la liste des ouvrages par ordre alphabétique des noms d'auteurs; la deuxième est formée par les documents anonymes rangés chronologiquement, - par la liste des principaux documents politiques et parlementaires, traités, publications officielles, etc., - par les ouvrages concernant Jes missions, - par les annuaires, bulletins, guides, etc., - par les notices géographiques et hydrographiques, - par les périodiques, - par le catalogue des manuscrits concernant Madagascar dans les… Read More

Angus and Robertson, Sydney, first edition, 1955 . This edition is limited to 500 copies. Cloth, large 8vo,. xii, 732 pp, ills, facs. From the blurb: "Arranged chronologically, with author and subject indexes, the Bibliography includes all books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, magazines, and Government papers or reports relating in any way to Australia, wherever printed. And here the student or general inquirer will find a complete record of the printed material on every aspect of Australian history or thought, as well as an indication of where one or more copies of each publication described may be found." Covers the period 1846 to 1850. Cloth bubbled on front board, otherwise Good.

Clarendon Press for the Oxford Historical Society, Oxford, first edition, 1981. Cloth, 8vo,. xxvii, 289 pp. 1,632 entries. From the introduction: "The volume to which this is a Supplement was published in 1955 by the Oxford Historical Society as New Series Volume XI. As there was a delay of nearly three years in printing the copy for this volume, it was eventually produced with a short Addenda. Two further Addenda and Corrigenda appeared in issues of the Bodleian Library Record for February 1958 and April 1960.The present Supplementary Volume cumulates all these Addenda and also includes all other relevant items we have found..The first portion records Addenda and Corrigenda entries In the Bibliography of 1955: the second lists additions to that work. The Classification remains basically unchanged. Very Good.

Oxford Historical Society, Oxford, first edition, 1976. Cloth, 8vo,. xiv, 377 pp. 3,890 entries. The last of three volumes by Cordeaux & Merry (the previous two having covered the University, and the county of Oxfordshire excluding the City). Classification Scheme includes such main headings as: Natural History; History and Topography; General; Early History; I7th century; Civil War and Commonwealth; 18th century; 19th century; 20th century; Walls, Gates, and Ditches; Views, Descriptions and Guides; Maps and Plans (Issued in Book Form); Oxford Mint; Architecture and Allied Arts; Pictures and Historical Treasures; Heraldry; Economic History; Communications; Trades, Industries, and Professions; Markets, Fairs; Political History; Statistics; Parliamentary Representation; Political Societies; Military History; Oxford Military College; Social History; General (Incl. Social Services) Welfare and Community Activities; Housing; Freemen; Charities and Welfare Societies; Poor Law; Education; Adult… Read More

Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, undated reprint (c.1994?) of 1922 first edition. Cloth, 8vo, . 500 pp. 3,376 entries. From the publisher's description: "The most important bibliography of Swiss antiquarian books. Provides a catalogue of 3,376 items giving author, title, date, printer or publisher, size, pagination, and notes of illustrations and artist for each work. Also provides indexes for Swiss illustrated books, especially costume and topographical books. " Lonchamp was a well-known book dealer and publisher in Lausanne As new.

The Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, third edition, 1914. Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Cloth, 8vo,. 431 pp, ills, frontispiece tipped in. Approximately 5,750 entries. Vastly expanded from the 1900 and 1908 catalogues by Joseph Munk which included 1,000 or fewer items, this edition by the curator of the Southwest Museum is still the principal bibliography for early works on Arizona. An alphabetical listing arranged by author, gives the title, edition, pagination, size and year of publication; this is followed by a subject catalogue and index. Scarcer than the edition size would indicate. Inkblot on front board and three more on rear board, head and tail of spine somewhat worn, contents Good. This copy has not been numbered or signed : the limitation page is not completed.

Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, 2001 reprint of 1875 first edition. Cloth, 8vo, . 152 pp. 1,332 entries classified under subject headings. Fine.

The Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, third edition, 1914. Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Cloth, 8vo,. 431 pp, ills, frontispiece tipped in. Approximately 5,750 entries. Vastly expanded from the 1900 and 1908 catalogues by Joseph Munk which included 1,000 or fewer items, this edition by the curator of the Southwest Museum is still the principal bibliography for early works on Arizona. An alphabetical listing arranged by author, gives the title, edition, pagination, size and year of publication; this is followed by a subject catalogue and index. Scarcer than the edition size would indicate. Copy No 290, signed by Alliot. Covers rather browned with spine much darkened, and very slight browning to page-edges, endpapers slightly marked, otherwise Good.

Clarendon Press for the Oxford Historical Society, Oxford, first edition, 1981. Cloth, 8vo,. xxvii, 289 pp. 1,632 entries. From the introduction: "The volume to which this is a Supplement was published in 1955 by the Oxford Historical Society as New Series Volume XI. As there was a delay of nearly three years in printing the copy for this volume, it was eventually produced with a short Addenda. Two further Addenda and Corrigenda appeared in issues of the Bodleian Library Record for February 1958 and April 1960.The present Supplementary Volume cumulates all these Addenda and also includes all other relevant items we have found..The first portion records Addenda and Corrigenda entries In the Bibliography of 1955: the second lists additions to that work. The Classification remains basically unchanged. A few ink additions, otherwise Very Good.