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London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, (Reprint of the 1954 Edition) 1969. 2 Vols., 4to, xxi, 400; viii, 401-840pp., 60 plates, orig. two-toned cloth. The title of every book and pamphlet is given in full, with a description of the binding, collations, bibliographical notes and other points of special interest.

London: Dawson of Pall Mall, 1969. Later Reprint. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; vol. II (only): 401-839 pp. Subjects; The Rothschild Library. Book Catalogues. 18th century printed books. 18th century manuscripts.

Cambridge: Privately Printed at the University Press, 1954. First edition, 2 vols., 4to, xxii, 400; x, 401-840, 60 plates, orig. two-toned cloth, spine lightly faded. The title of every book and pamphlet is given in full, with a description of the binding, collations, bibliographical notes and other points of special interest.

New York: James Cummins, 1993. 2 volumes, complete. Limited to 350 sets. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. Reprint of the 1954 originals. New preface by the publisher. 2 volumes: xxi, pp. 1-400; viii, pp. 401-840. A standard reference. Illustrated with 60 plates. Fully described here are 2,739 items including full collations, provenance, notes, cross references to other standard authorities, etc. The author entries cover a who's who of 18th century literature: James Boswell, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Edward Gibbon, William Hogarth, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, Samuel Richardson, Tobias Smollett, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, etc. There are sections on English, Scottish and Irish bindings of the period, as well as the… Read More