Author: Smith, Alfred Russell
Title: Bibliotheca Americana; a Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books and Pamphlets
Description: London, Published by the author, 1874. 1st edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Bound in original brick-red cloth with gilt lettering. With former owner's name, and name and address sticker, on front free endpaper. Boards scuffed, rubbed at edges, and somewhat soiled. Contents clean and tight. Good plus condition. 'Illustrating the History & Geography of North & South America and the West Indies'. With Index to subject matter. Contains three catalogues: the first (pp. vi, 182) contains prices and details of 2,630 books, pamphlets, maps and manuscripts offered for sale. The second (pp. 681 to 733 [sic]) contains details of 'Pamphlets relating to America, North and South, and the West Indies (arranged chronologically).' The third (pp. 32) contains details of 'A Catalogue of Books on History, Biography, Topography..' and ten other headings. .

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