GRAESSE, Johann George

Tresors de Livres Rares Et Precieux Ou Nouveau Dictionaire Bibliographique

(Staten Island), M. Martino, [1993]. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. Eight volumes in four totaling 4,600 pages. Originally published in Dresden in 1858-69, this compilation describes more than 100,000 rare books and is particularly strong in German titles supplementing Brunet. Brunet and Graesse between them constitute the main key to noteworthy antiquarian books published during the first four centuries of printing. As New .

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Book number: 008858

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Bibliography Limited Reference German Books Early Printing

GRAF, J. H

Litteratur Der Landesvermessung: Kataloge Der Kartensammlungen, Karten, Plane, Reliefs, Panoramen

(Mansfield), M. Martino, [1998]. Hardcover. Four parts bound into one cloth volume. Limited reprint of this monumental effort to publish a comprehensive bibliography and cartography of all aspects of Swiss life. The first part describes 3500 Swiss maps and geological views. The second part covers an additional 3500 maps and views reflecting political organization, scientific surveys, historical change, and railroad maps. Part III describes 3250 plans and city views of Switzerland. Part IV is a valuable index to the first three parts and contains additional material. Fine .

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Book number: 008192

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Cartography, Swiss City Views View Books Reference Switzerland Books on Books

GRAY, George

A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton Together with a List of Books Illustrating His Works

(Mansfield), M. Martino, [1998]. Reprint. viii, 80 pages. Originally published in 1888, this reprint of the second and enlarged edition of 1907 covers 412 books and provides useful collations and annotations. As new .

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Book number: 008520

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Newton, I. Reference Science Books on Books

HILL, Frank Pierce

Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers Printed at Newark, New Jersey 1776-1900

n.p. 1902. First Edition. Limited to 300 copies. Covers soiled with unsightly dampstain at lower rear .

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Book number: 004875

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Americana NJ Books on Books Limited

JOHNSON, Merle

American First Editions. Bibliographic Checklists of the Works of 146 American Authors

New York, R. R. Bowker, 1932. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Hardcover. Publisher's cloth; x, 390 pages; errata slip tipped in. The best bibliography of its time for American authors. Tasteful bookplate of Harold Baruch Bernard on the front pastedown. Small stain to top of front cover. Near Fine .

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Book number: 019500

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: 19th Century American Literature, American Literature, 19th Century Literature, Modern First Editions, Bibliography Bibliography Reference American Literature Books on Books

KRIEG, Michael

Mehr Nicht Erschienen...

Mansfield, CT, M. Martino, [1995]. Reprint. Hardcover. Two volumes in cloth. Limited edition reprint of 175 copies, of which only 50 were available for the U.S. market, of the most comprehensive bibliography of unfinished printed books listing primarily European publications from the beginning of printing to the early 1930's. Nearly 20,000 uncompleted books are listed alphabetically in their original language. This is the first time this work has been reprinted. Fine .

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Book number: 004829

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Books on Books German Reference Limited

KRISTELLER, Paul

Die Italienischen Buckdrucker Und Verlegerzeichen Bis 1525

(Mansfield), M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Hardcover. Large Folio (11" x 16"); cloth; 143 pages with 351 illustrations. Reprint of the 1893 edition (Mundel). Kriseller's work contatins a thorough treatment of Italian printers' marks. In all 351 marks are reproduced showing the progress of printing in Italy prior to 1525. The material is arranged alphabetically by Italian cities. For each city a list of printers is given, including works printed prior to 1525, and cross-references with Hain. All the known printers' marks for each press are illustrated. All Italian cities, from Aquila to Vincenza, where printing was established by 1525 are included. Kristeller is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on early printing in Italy, having authored several other standard works. Fine .

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Book number: 009026

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Books on Books Limited Reference Italian Printing Early Printing

LOWENSTEIN, Eleanor

Gastronomic Bibliography

Worcester, MA & New York, American Antiquarian Society & Corner Books, 1972. Reprint. Hardcover. Green cloth; xii, 132 pages including index. Preface To The Third Edition by Mark McCorison. Near Fine .

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Book number: 021176

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Bibliography, Gastronomic, Gastronomy, Cookery, Reference, Books on Books, Cookbooks, Americana Bibliography Cookbooks Cookery Books on Books

[ECONOMICS] MARSH, Elsie A. G. (Compiler)

The Economic Library of Jacob H. Hollander, Ph. D

Baltimore, Privately Printed, 1937. First Edition. Hardcover. Green cloth-backed boards (7-1/2" x 10-3/4"); xi, [iii], 324 pages. Copy #499 of 500 copies. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the subject and with a foreword by him as well. Covers books printed from 1574 to 1935. Three small red ink library stamps--half-title page, title page, and rear endpaper with a few pencil notes. Near Fine .

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Book number: 021536

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Economics, Bibliography, Limited, Reference, Books on Books, Business Economics Reference Business Books on Books

MASSE, Gertrude C. E

A Bibliography of First Editions of Books Illustrated by Walter Crane

(Mansfield Centre), (M. Martino), [1999]. Reprint. Octavo. Reprint of the 1923 edition. 60 pages. This bibliography covers all the known work of Walter Crane from 1863 to 1915. Masse provides a valuable index of titles and authors for the books that Crane illustrated. In all 125 books are described. Masse describes cloth, states and other relevant information. As New .

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Book number: 008876

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Limited Reference Crane, Walter

McMURTRIE, Douglas C

Early Printing in Michigan 1796 - 1850

(Mansfield), M. Martino, [2000]. Reprint. Hardcover. Cloth; large octavo; [iv], 351 pages. Reprint of the 1931 Chicago edition. This is a comprehensive bibliography of all the issues of the Michigan Press from 1796-1850. In pratically every case, the original imprint was examined and described by McMurtrie or by his staff. The beginnings of printing in Michigan date from the printing of Congressional Acts in Detroit in 1796. In all 600 issues of the press are meticulously described. Apart from the thorough bibliography, McMurtrie also provides a hundred-page narrative history describing the spread of printing in Michigan and the controversies that arose in relation to printing there. Illlustrated with facsimiles of title pages and portraits, this book is notoriously difficult to find and has not been available in reprint previously. Besterman 5210. Fine .

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Book number: 009035

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Books on Books Books on Books Reference Americana Michigan

QUINBY, Jane & STEVENSON, Allan

Catalogue of Botanical Books in the Collection of Rachel Mcmasters Miller Hunt

(New York), (Martino Publishing), [1991]. Reprint. Hardcover. Two volumes in red cloth; lxxxiv, 517; ccxliv, ix, 655 pages. Reprint of the 1958 and 1961 editions. Illustrated with a few plates. Limited to 400 copies. A useful and authoritative bibliography of one of the greatest collections of botanical books and manuscripts covering the period of the 12th through the 18th centuries. Fine, issued without dustwrapper .

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Book number: 019905

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Bibliography, Botanicals, Books on Books, Botanical, Book Collecting Bibliography Books on Books Botanicals Botanical

RAINES, C. W

A Bibliography of Texas

(Staten Island), M. Martino, [1997]. Reprint. Hardcover. Cloth, octavo; xvi, 268 pages. Limited to only 150 copies, this first bibliography of Texas is a descriptive list of books, pamphlets, and documents in print and manuscript since 1536 and up to the 1890s. Streeter's more famous bibliography covers only the period from 1795-1845. The original edition of Raines was only 500 copies. Fine .

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Book number: 000428

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Texas, Southwest, Bibliography, Reference, Western Americana, Americana, Books on Books Bibliography Reference Books on Books Western Americana

RIPLEY, S. Dillon & SCRIBNER, Lynetter

Ornithological Books in the Yale University Library Including the Library of William Robertson Coe

(Mansfield Centre, CT), (Martino Publishing), [1993]. Reprint. Hardcover. Green cloth; [x], 338 pages. Reprint of the 1961 edition. Illustrated with a few plates. Limited to 275 copies. Fine, issued without dustwrapper .

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Book number: 019904

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Bibliography, Birds, Books on Books, Ornithology, Book Collecting Bibliography Books on Books Ornithology Birds

RITTENHOUSE, Jack D

The Santa Fe Trail. A Historical Bibliography

Albuquerque, NM, Jack D. Rittenhouse, 1986. First Edition. Softcover. Light green wraps; [viii], 271 pages with errata sheet laid in. The Second printing, consisting of 500 copies, after the 1971 hardbound edition of 1500 copies. SIGNED by the author on the half-title page. Near Fine .

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Book number: 019906

Catalogue: Bibliography

Keywords: Bibliography, 19th Century American Business, Books on Books, Americana, Book Collecting, Western Americana, New Mexico Bibliography Books on Books Americana Western Americana