Chapter VII: Part II: has a separate title-page, pagination and register. See (2)
SABIN_ (J.) _& SONS. The American Bibliopolist. A Literary Register and Monthly Catalogue of Old and New Books, and Repository of Notes and Queries. Vol. I. 8vo. _New York._ 1869. Continued.
SABINE (_Capt._) Catalogue of Captain Sabine's Collection of Books relating to Shakespeare. Sold 1820. 8vo. _London: Sotheby._ 1820.
ST. LOUIS. Classified Catalogue of the St. Louis Mercantile Library ... [By John N. Dyer.] Imp. 8vo, pp. xiii, 762. _St. Louis._ 1874.
One of the best libraries of its class.
Sale Catalogues. A List of the Original Catalogues of the Principal Libraries which have been sold by auction by Mr. Samuel Baker, from 1774; Messrs. S. Baker and G. Leigh, from 1775 to 1777; Mr. George Leigh, 1778; Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby, from 1780 to 1800; Messrs. Leigh, Sotheby, and Son, from 1800 to 1803; Messrs. Leigh and L. Sotheby, from 1804 to 1816; and Mr. Sotheby, from 1816 to 1828. The whole forming a series of one hundred and fifty-six volumes in quarto, with Prices and Purchaser's Names. 8vo. _London._ 1828.
This little privately printed pamphlet contains a chronological
and alphabetical list of over eight hundred book sales of the
libraries of well-known literary men and book collectors, &c., for
eighty-four years. The valuable catalogues mentioned in this list
are deposited in the British Museum, together with the continuation
of the series up to 1860. Mr. Power adds a description of several
other sale catalogues of libraries, the most important of which we
have described under the names of their owners. _See_ Power, pp.
192, 193.
SALVA (V.) A Catalogue of Spanish and Portuguese Books, with occasional Literary and Bibliographical Remarks. By Vincent Salva. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxx, 226; xxix, 225. _London._ 1826-29.
_See_ Petzholdt, p. 380, for other catalogues.
SANTANDER (Ch. Ant. de la Serna). Dictionnaire bibliographique choisi du quinzième siècle, ou description par ordre alphabétique des éditions les plus rares et les plus recherchées du quinzième siècle, précédé d'un essai historique sur l'origine de l'imprimerie, ainsi que sur l'histoire de son établissement dans les villes, bourgs, monastères et autres endroits de l'Europe; avec la notice des imprimeurs qui y ont exercé cet art jusqu'à l'an 1500. Par de la Serna Santander. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (6), x, 480; (4), iv, 478; (4), 520. 2 Tables. _Bruxelles: Impr. Tarte. An_ XIII. [1805]-1807.
"A most elaborate work, to which all bibliographers are indebted
for a fund of interesting and important information. It also
contains his masterly sketch of the History of Printing."--T. H.
HORNE. In Vol. III. are many curious water-marks. _See_ Petzholdt,
p. 124.
SANTANDER. Catalogue des Livres de la Bibliothèque de M. C. de la Serna Santander, ... avec des Notes bibliographiques et littéraires.... 5 vols., 8vo, pp. vi, xxxv, (1), 309; (2), 354; (2), 305; (2), 266; 130, (1). Plates. _Bruxelles._ 1803.
A very valuable catalogue, both on account of the richness of
the collection (particularly in Spanish literature), and also on
account of its great accuracy and of the bibliographical importance
of the appended notes. The fifth volume, which includes some
curious treatises on water-marks, signatures, etc., is very scarce.
SANTANDER. Historical Essay on the Origin of Printing, By M. de la Serna Santander; translated by Thomas Hodgson. 8vo. _Newcastle._ 1819.
Fifty-six copies only printed, of which six copies were printed in
imperial 8vo.
SAVAGE (J.) The Librarian; being an Account of scarce, valuable, and useful English Books, Manuscript Libraries, Public Records, &c. &c. By James Savage. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. iv, 288; iv, 288; iv, 286. 2 Facsimiles. _London: W. Savage._ 1808-9.
A very valuable account, with collations, lists and descriptions of
plates, etc., of important and valuable English books.
SAVAGE (W.) A Dictionary of the Art of Printing. By William Savage.... 8vo, pp. viii, 815, (1). _London: Longman_ ... 1841.
SAVAGE. Practical Hints on Decorative Printing, with Illustrations Engraved on Wood and Printed in Colours at the Type Press. By William Savage. 4to, pp. (12), vi, (2), 118, 18. Plates. _London._ 1822.
Also on large paper, imp. 4to, with some of the plates heightened
in gold. There it nothing necessary to be known in the noble art of
typography that is not contained in this book. Interesting articles
on electrotyping, printing machines, and other subjects equally
important, render this one of the most useful books on these
subjects that has issued from the press.
SAXE (C.) Christophori SaxI Onomasticon literarivm, sive Nomenclator historico-criticvs præstantissimorvm omnis ætatis, popvli, artivmq. formvlæ Scriptorvm. item Monvmentorvm maxime illvstrivm, ab orbe condito vsque ad sæcvli, quod vivimus tempora.... 8 vols., 8vo, pp. xlii, 598; (2), 660; (2), x, 660; (2), 659; (2), 655; (2), 744; xviii, 448, Portrait; viii, 464. _Trajecti ad Rhenvm: à Paddenburgh_ ... 1775-1803.
"An historico-critico chronological nomenclature of the most
illustrious authors and monuments from the beginning of the world
to the present time; with an account of the sources whence the
author has derived his information. A very useful and laborious
work, quite indispensable to the classical scholar."--CLARKE'S
_Bibl. Misc._ _See also_ Petzholdt, p. 80.
SCHEIBLE (J.) A Catalogue of Literary Curiosities, Treatises on Love and Women; on Polygamy, Divorce, the Pleasures and Troubles of Matrimony, Secret Memoirs, Comical and Scandalous Histories, Court Secrets, Celebrated Trials; Suppressed and Clandestinely Printed Books, Pamphlets, and Rare Illustrated Facetiæ.... 2 parts, 8vo. _Stuttgart._ 1872.
"This extraordinary catalogue contains a list of nearly ten
thousand works, in various languages, on the above curious topics."
[SCHOOLCRAFT (Henry R.)] A Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, Translations of the Scriptures, and other publications in the Indian Tongues of the United States; with brief critical notices. 8vo, pp. 27, (1). _Washington: C. Alexander, Printer._ 1849.
Contains a catalogue raisonné of the Indian works in the Indian
Bureau of the Department of the Interior. Reprinted with a few
additions, pp. 523-551 of Vol. IV. of Schoolcraft's work on the
Indian Tribes of the United States.
SCHULTENS (Johan Jacob). Catalogus Bibliothecæ Schultensianæ. 8vo.
_Lugduni Batavorum._ 1780.
"This noble library, vast in its numbers, and profound in the
learning of its contents, is a monument worthy of the memory of
its author's name, as to biblical, theological, grammatical, and
critical literature, in the Greek and Roman, as well as the Hebrew
and other languages. It consists of 11,965 articles, among which
are sundry scarce and curious editions, and a great abundance of
history, philology, and bibliography."
SCOTT (W.) Catalogue of the Library at Abbotsford. 4to, pp. vi, (2), 464. _Edinburgh._ M.DCCC.XXXVIII.
Major Scott's contribution to the Bannatyne Club. One hundred
copies only printed; very scarce. This very valuable catalogue was
compiled by the late J. G. Cochrane, of the London Library, St.
James' Square. It contains very numerous references to the works of
Sir Walter Scott, where he refers to, or quotes, the various books
in the library. "The nature and extent of the collection throw
light in a remarkable manner on the history of its founder. The
reader has before him a faithful inventory of the materials with
which the national poet and novelist had stored his mind before he
began his public career, and of the zeal with which he watched the
progress of literary enterprise down to the close of his life."
SEGUIER (J. F.) Bibliotheca Botanica, sive Catalogus Auctorum et Librorum omnium qui de Re Botanica, de Medicamentis ex Vegetabilibus paratis, de Re Rustica, & de Horticultura tractant, a Joanne Francisco Seguierio Nemausense digestus. Accessit Bibliotheca Botanica Jo. Ant. Bumaldi, seu potius Ovidii Montalbani Bononiensis. 4to, pp. 16, 450, 66. _Hagæ Comitum: Neaulme._ 1740. + _Lugduni Batavorum._ 1760. 4to.
Additions to the edition of 1760 were made by Laur. Theod.
Gronovius. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 552.
SEIZ (J. C.) Annus Sæcularis Tertius inventæ Artis Typographicæ à Laurentio Kostero ... sive Brevis Historica Enarratio de Inventione Nobilissimæ Artis Typographicæ.... Auctore Joanne Christiano Seiz.... 8vo, pp. (24), 262. 6 Plates and Portrait. _Harlemi: Enschede._ [1742.]
A rare and curious book. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 450.
SEIZINGER (Johann Georg). Theorie und Praxis der Bibliothekwissenschaft. Grundlinien der Archivwissenschaft. Rl. 8vo. _Dresden._ 1863.
Much valuable information in a small compass will be found in this
work; it has also a good index.
Serapeum. Zeitschrift für Bibliothekwissenschaft, Handschriftenkunde und ältere Litteratur. Im Vereine mit Bibliothekaren und Litteraturfreunden herausgegeben von Robert Naumann. 8vo. _Leipzig: T. O. Weigel._ 1840. Continued annually.
SHAKSPEARE. Catalogue of Mr. Capell's Shakspeariana, presented by him to Trinity College, Cambridge, and printed from an exact copy of his own MS. 8vo. _London._ 1779.
A very limited number were privately printed for the author's
friends.
SHEA (J. G.) A Bibliographical Account of Catholic Bibles, Testaments, and other portions of Scripture, translated from the Latin Vulgate, and printed in the United States. By John Gilmary Shea. Fcap 8vo, pp. 48. _New York: Cramoisy Press._ 1859.
SHURTLEFF (N. B.) A Decimal System, for the Arrangement and Administration of Libraries. By N. B. Shurtleff. 4to, pp. 80. _Boston: Privately Printed._ MDCCCLVI.
Ingenious, but not very practicable.
SILLIG (P. H.) Die Shakespeare-Literatur bis Mitte 1854. Zusammengestellt und herausgegeben von P. H. Sillig. Ein bibliographischer Versuch, eingeführt von H. Ulrici. 8vo, pp. ix, 99. _Leipzig: Dyk._ 1854.
SILVA (I. F. da). Diccionario Bibliographico Portuguez Estudos de Innocencio Francisco da Silva applicaveis a Portugal e ao Brasil. 9 vols., 8vo, pp. lviii, (2), 403; 478; 447, 28; 472; 487; 474, 29-70; 463, 71-110, (1); xxxi, 428, 113-136; xvi, 452. _Lisboa na Imprensa Nacional_ M DCCC LVIII-M DCCC LXX.
A learned, painstaking, and elaborate performance. Like all
Portuguese and Spanish books of its class, it is arranged under
the baptismal names of the authors. Vols. VIII. and IX. are a
supplement, A-G.
SIMEON (J.) Books and Libraries. A Lecture ... Ryde, October 28, 1859. By Sir John Simeon, Bart., MA. Post 8vo, pp. 75. _London: John W. Parker and Son._ 1860.
A small collection of curious and interesting information relative
to the origin and progress of printing, books, and libraries.
SIMS (R.) Hand Book to the Library of the British Museum, Containing a Brief History of its Formation, and of the various Collections of which it is composed; Descriptions of the Catalogues in present use; Classed Lists of the Manuscripts, &c., and a variety of Information indispensable for Literary Men, with some Account of the Principal Public Libraries in London. 8vo, pp. xii, 418. _London: John Russell Smith._ MDCCCLIV.
With Plan of London and Ground Plan of the Libraries in the British
Museum.
[SINGER (S. W.)] Some Account of the Book Printed at Oxford in MCCCCLXVIII, under the title of "Exposicio Sancti Jeronimi in Simbolo Apostolorum;" in which is examined its claim to be considered the First Book printed in England. 8vo, pp. ii, 44. 3 Facsimiles. _London._ 1812.
Fifty copies only privately printed.
SKEGG (E.) Catalogue of the singularly Curious, very Interesting and Valuable Library of Edward Skegg, Esq. 8vo. Portrait. _London._ 1842.
Twenty-five copies printed upon fine paper for presents. This
choice collection, consisting of 2057 articles, was particularly
rich in the works of the old English poets, etc.
[SMITH (J. R.)] A Bibliographical Catalogue of English Writers on Angling and Ichthyology. Post 8vo, pp. 47. _London: John Russell Smith._ M,DCCC,LVI.
Also found at the end of R. Blakey's "Historical Sketches of the
Angling Literature of all Nations."
SMITH. A Bibliographical List of all the Works which have been published towards illustrating the Provincial Dialects of England. By John Russell Smith. Post 8vo, pp. 24. _London: J. R. Smith._ 1839.
Very serviceable to such as prosecute the study of provincial
dialects, or are collecting works on that curious subject.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Cantiana: A Bibliographical Account of what has been published on the History, Topography, Antiquities, Customs, and Family Genealogy, of the County of Kent. By John Russell Smith. 8vo, pp. xiv, 360. 2 Facsimiles. _London: J. R. Smith._ 1837.
Fifty copies printed on large paper. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 846.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Americana. A Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books and Pamphlets relating to the History and Geography of North and South America and the West Indies. 8vo, pp. 196. _London: J. Russell Smith._ MDCCCLIII.
A sale catalogue with prices affixed. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 806.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Americana. A Catalogue of ... Books, Pamphlets, Manuscripts, Maps, Engravings, and ... Portraits, illustrating the History and Geography of ... America, and the West Indies, ... for sale.... By John Russell Smith. 8vo, pp. (8), 308. _London._ MDCCCLXV.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Americana. A Catalogue of ... Books, illustrating the History and Geography of ... America and the West Indies. Collected by John Russell Smith. On Sale ... by Alfred Russell Smith. 8vo, pp. vii, 234. _London._ MDCCCLXXI.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Americana, a Catalogue of ... Books ... illustrating the History and Geography of ... America and the West Indies. 8vo. _London._ 1874.
Mr. Smith has published many other catalogues; some with
bibliographical notes.
SMITH (J.) A Descriptive Catalogue of Friends' Books or Books written by Members of the Society of Friends commonly called Quakers, From their first Rise to the Present Time, interspersed with Critical Remarks and Occasional Biographical Notices, and including all writings by Authors before Joining, and by those after having left the Society, whether adverse or not, as far as known. By Joseph Smith. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. v, (2), 1027; (4), 984. _London: Joseph Smith._ 1863.
Also printed on large paper. The best work on the subject. The
collector of early American imprints will here find the titles of
many books which are comparatively unknown.
SMITH. Bibliotheca Anti-Quakeriana; or A Catalogue of Books adverse to the Society of Friends, Alphabetically Annexed; with Biographical Notices of the Authors, together with the Answers which have been given to some of them by Friends and Others. By Joseph Smith ... 8vo, pp. (6), 474. _London: Joseph Smith._ 1873.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Catalogue of Publications of Societies, and of other Periodical Works in the Library of the Smithsonian Institution, January 1, 1858. Foreign Works. 8vo, pp. (4), 259. _Washington._ 1859. [Miscel. Col., Vol. V.] + January 1, 1866. Deposited in the Library of Congress. 8vo, pp. iv, (1), 591. _Washington._ 1866. [Miscel. Col., Vol. IX.]
SOBOLEWSKI (S.) Catalogue de la Collection précieuse de livres anciennes et modernes formant la bibliothèque de feu M. Serge Sobolewski (de Moscow). 8vo. _Leipzig._ 1873.
Includes a fine collection of Americana, a rare series of De Bry,
etc. It was dispersed by auction at Leipzig, July, 1873.
SOTHEBY (S. L.) Principia Typographica. The Block-Books, or Xylographic Delineations of Scripture History, issued in Holland, Flanders, and Germany, during the Fifteenth Century, Exemplified and Considered in Connection with the Origin of Printing. To which is added An Attempt to Elucidate the character of the Paper-Marks of the Period. A work contemplated by the late Samuel Sotheby, and carried out by his Son Samuel Leigh Sotheby. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), xvi, 200; (2), 216; (2), 190, (27). 121 Plates. _London: Printed for the Author._ M,DCCC,LVIII.
Two hundred and fifty copies printed. The two leaves, subsequently
printed, giving an account of the sale of the edition at auction,
at the upset price of £9 per set, should be added, "a result," says
Mr. Sotheby "unparalleled in the annals of literature." One of
the most important works ever produced upon the history of early
printing, on which it throws great additional light. It contains
an extended examination of the various editions of the block books
(or books printed from wooden blocks), the earliest productions
of the art, issued in Holland, Flanders, and Germany, such as the
Apocalypsis S. Johannis, Biblia Pauperum, Ars Moriendi, Cantica
Canticorum, Liber Regum, Temptationes Dæmonum, Ars Memorandi,
Endkrist, Quindecim Signa, De Generatione Christi, Miribilia Romæ,
etc. It is not, however, confined to a history of block books, for
it gives minute accounts, accompanied by exact facsimiles, of some
of the most interesting and rare works printed with movable type in
the infancy of the art, such as the Donatuses, Doctrinale, Catonis
Disticha, Horarium, Facetiæ, Morales, Speculum Humanæ Salvationis,
Bartolomæus van de Proprietaten der Dinghen, Exhortatio contra
Turcos, Literæ Indulgentiarum, etc.
SOTHEBY. Memoranda relating to the Block-Books preserved in the Bibliothèque Impériale, Paris, made October MDCCCLVIII., by Samuel Leigh Sotheby. Folio. _London: Printed for the Author._ MDCCCLIX.
Privately printed, and scarce. Uniform with the _Principia_, to
which it forms an indispensable supplement.
SOTHEBY. The Typography of the Fifteenth Century; being Specimens of the Productions of the Early Continental Printers, Exemplified in a Collection of Facsimiles from one hundred Works, together with their Water-Marks. Arranged and Edited from the Bibliographical Collections of the Late Samuel Sotheby by his Son, S. Leigh Sotheby. Folio, pp. 65, vii. _London: Thomas Rodd._ 1845.
One hundred copies only printed; very scarce. Uniform in size with
the _Principia Typographica_. It contains 100 facsimile plates of
the productions of the early printers, with the initials colored
and illuminated in gold, in imitation of the originals, besides
nearly 100 cuts on wood of paper-marks, etc. It will be found
a very useful work with which to identify the books which have
neither name of printer or place of printing.
SPARKS (J.) Catalogue of the Library of Jared Sparks; with a List of the Historical Manuscripts collected by him, and now deposited in the Library of Harvard University. [Edited by C. A. Cutter.] 8vo, pp. iv, (1), 4, 230, (1). _Cambridge: Riverside Press._ 1871.
SPENCE (J.) Anecdotes, Observations, and Characters, of Books and Men. Collected from the Conversation of Mr. Pope, and other Eminent Persons of his Time. By the Rev. Joseph Spence. Now first published from the Original Papers, with Notes, and a Life of the Author. By Samuel Weller Singer. Cr. 8vo, pp. xxxix, (1), 501. Portrait. _London: W. H. Carpenter._ MD.CCC.XX. + Second Edition. Post 8vo, pp. xxxii, 396. Portrait. _London: John Russell Smith._ 1858.
The edition of 1858 was also printed on large paper. "One of the
most entertaining volumes of literary anecdote imaginable."--T. F.
DIBDIN.
SPENCE. [The Same.] Arranged with Notes, by the late Edmund Malone. 8vo. _London._ 1820.
SPILSBURY (W. H.) Lincoln's Inn its Ancient and Modern Buildings with an Account of the Library. By William Holden Spilsbury, Librarian.... Fcap 8vo, pp. xvi, 324. Plate. _London: William Pickering._ 1850.
Also: Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of Lincoln's
Inn.... _Printed for the Society._ 1859. Rl. 8vo.
SQUIER (E. G.) Monograph of Authors who have Written on the Languages of Central America, and Collected Vocabularies or Composed Works in the Native Dialects of that Country. By E. G. Squier.... 4to, pp. 70. _New York: G. B. Richardson & Co._ M.D.CCC.LXI.
Some copies have the imprint, _London: Trübner & Co._ M.D.CCC.LXI.
One hundred copies only printed.
STACE (M.) The British Historical Intelligencer, containing a Catalogue of English, Scotch, Irish, and Welsh Historians, and an Account of Authors quoted by Rapin, Tindal, Carte, Bisset, and Adolphus, in their Histories of England. By Machell Stace. 8vo. _Westminster._ 1829.
Contains also notice of books suppressed, or which have led to
prosecutions.
STACY (G. G.) Catalogue of the Maine State Library: containing a List of all the Books in the Library up to December 31, 1862. By George G. Stacy, Librarian. 8vo, pp. 304. _Augusta: Stevens & Layward, Printers._ 1862.
STANLEY (_Col._) Bibliotheca Stanleiana. A Splendid Selection of ... Books, from the ... Library of Colonel Stanley.... 8vo, pp. (6), 71. _London._ 1813.
Also on large paper. A most rare and valuable collection,
particularly rich in Italian and Spanish poetry, novels and
romances, early voyages and travels, chronicles, natural and
general history, etc.; with numerous valuable interesting
bibliographical notes by the late Mr. R. H. Evans.
STARK (A.) Printing; its Antecedents, Origin, History and Results. By Adam Stark. 12mo. _London._ 1855.
STEEVENS (G.) Bibliotheca Steevensiana. A Catalogue of the Curious and Valuable Library of George Steevens, Esq.... 8vo, pp. vi, 125. _London: Printed by J. Barker._ 1800.
Twelve copies printed on royal octavo and six on imperial octavo
paper. Rich in Shakespeariana, Early Poetry, and the Drama.
STEINSCHNEIDER (M.) Catalogus librorum Hebræorum in Bibliotheca Bodleiana jussu curatorum digessit et notis instruxit M. Steinschneider. 4to, pp. (4), Introductio, cxxxii columns, Text, 3104 columns. _Berolini typ. Friedländer._ 1852-60.
This catalogue describes what is supposed to be the finest
collection of Hebrew literature in existence. _See_ Petzholdt, p.
437.
STEVENS (H.) American Books with tails to 'em. A private pocket list of ... American periodicals, transactions, memoirs, [etc.] By Henry Stevens.... Sq. 16mo, 18 l. _London._ 1873.
STEVENS. American Bibliographer. Parts I. and II. [All published.] Rl. 8vo, pp. vii, 96. 3 Plates. _Chiswick._ 1854.
One hundred copies only printed for subscribers; very scarce.
_See_ Report ... of the Smithsonian Institution for 1849, for a
prospectus of a similar work.
STEVENS. Historical Nuggets Bibliotheca Americana or a Descriptive Account of my Collection of Rare Books relating to America. Henry Stevens GMB FSA. 2 vols., fcap 8vo, pp. xii, 436; (2), 437-805. _London: Printed by Whittingham and Wilkins_ ... MDCCCLXII.
"Printed in the best style of the Chiswick Press, regardless of
time, it comprises 2934 titles given in full, with the collation
and price of each work. It was intended as far as it went to be
a manual for collectors of this expensive class of books. But it
did not go very far, containing as it does, not a selection, but
only such books as the author happened to possess at that time.
It was intended to supply the deficiencies by additional volumes,
but these have never appeared, and probably never will in this
form."--_Author._ A few copies were issued in 1858 with a different
title. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 812.
[STEVENS.] Bibliotheca Americana. A Catalogue of Books relating to the History and Literature of America.... Sold by Puttick and Simpson. 8vo, pp. vi, 273. _London. March_, M.DCCC.LXI.
Also on large paper, rl. 8vo. This catalogue contains 2415 lots,
with collations, etc., and will be useful to the collector. It is,
in fact, an abridgment of Stevens' _Historical Nuggets_, although
the latter was not published till 1862. It is one of the most
carefully prepared auction catalogues ever issued.
STEVENS. Bibliotheca Historica; or, a Catalogue of ... Books and Manuscripts relating chiefly to the History and Literature of North and South America; among which is included the larger proportion of the extraordinary Library of the late Henry Stevens, Sr., of Barnet, Vt. Edited, with Introduction and Notes, by Henry Stevens.... 8vo, pp. xv, (1), 234, (1). _Boston._ 1870.
Beautifully printed and profusely annotated. One of the few
bibliographical works which combines amusement with profit and
instruction.
STEVENS. Catalogue of My English Library collected and described
by Henry Stevens.... Fcap 8vo, pp. xi, 107.
_London: Printed by C. Whittingham. Nov. 1853.
For Private Distribution._
Contains the titles of the best editions of the principal standard
authors sufficient to form a library of about 6000 volumes. The
contents of the several volumes of the chief polygraphic works are
given; also the dates of birth and death of most of the deceased
authors.
STEVENS. The Humboldt Library. A Catalogue of the Library of Alexander von Humboldt. With a Bibliographical and Biographical Memoir by Henry Stevens.... 8vo, pp. xii, 791. Portrait. _London: Henry Stevens_ ... 1863.
All the copies we have seen of this are marked proof, and the
introduction is unfinished. Also on large paper, rl. 8vo.
STEVENS. Schedule of two thousand American Historical Nuggets Taken from the Stevens Diggins in September 1870 and set down in Chronological Order of Printing from 1490 to 1800. Described and Recommended as a Supplement to any Printed Bibliotheca Americana. By Henry Stevens, G.M.B., F.S.A., etc. 4to, pp. (4), 20. _Privately Printed London: Stevens's Bibliographical Nuggetory, ... Oct. 1, 1870._
Also on large paper.
[STEVENSON (T.)] Catalogue of Scottish Writers. Post 8vo, pp. xxiv, 168. _Edinburgh: Thomas Stevenson._ 1833.
STEWART (C.) A Descriptive Catalogue of the Oriental Library of ... Tippoo Sultan of Mysore. To which are prefixed, Memoirs of Hyder Aly Khan, and his Son Tippoo Sultan. By Charles Stewart. 4to. _Cambridge._ 1802. + [_Ibid._] 1809. 4to, pp. (4), viii, 94,(2), 364.
"The pleasure we have experienced in perusing these sheets, has
been considerably heightened by our confidence in the accuracy of
the contents (Major Stewart giving notes and references from the
most authentic materials), and from the modest, unassuming manner
in which the whole is written. The work Major Stewart proposed to
write was one of great curiosity to all classes of readers, and a
desideratum of real consequence to Oriental scholars."--_British
Critic._
STEWART (C. J.) Catalogue of the Library collected by Miss Richardson Currer, at Eshton Hall, Craven, Yorkshire, By C. J. Stewart, Bookseller. Rl. 8vo, pp. xii, 501. 4 Plates. _London: Printed for Private Circulation only._ 1833.
This catalogue, now rare, contains much more than that by
Triphook. See _Notes and Queries_, Second Series, XII. 77. Mr.
Stewart's catalogues of his own stock are replete with valuable
bibliographical and critical notices. It is no exaggeration to say
that in the departments of literature to which Mr. Stewart has
given special attention he is the best living authority.
[STRATICO (Simeone).] Bibliografia di Marina nelle varie lingue dell' Europa o sia Raccolta dei titoli dei libri nelle suddete lingue i quali trattano di quest' arte. 4to, pp. x, 212. _Milano, dall' J. R. stamperia._ 1823.
STRATTON (W. C.) Catalogue of the California State Library, Prepared by W. C. Stratton, State Librarian. 8vo, pp. 460, 205. _Sacramento: Printed by O. M. Clayes, State Printer._ 1866.
STRUVE (B. G.) Bibliotheca Historiae Litterariae selecta olim titvlo Introdvctionis in Notitiam Rei litterariae et Vsvm Bibliothecarvm insignita cvivs primas lineas dvxit Bvrc. Gotthelf. Strvvivs. Post variorvm emendationes et additamenta opvs ita formavit vt fere novvm dici qveat Johannes Fridericvs Jvgler. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (24), 768; 5 (8), 769-1640; (6), 1641-2362. _Jenae: Cvno._ 1754-63.
STRUVE. Burcardi Gotth. Struvii Introductio in Notitiam rei Litterariae et usum Bibliothecarum auctoris ipsius metis Observationibus; Coleri, Lilienthalii, Koecheri, aliorumque ... Notis ... Aucta ... et ... cura Io. Christiani Fischeri.... 8vo, pp. 988, (66). _Francofurti et Lipsiae: Henr. Ludovicum Broenner._ MDCCLIV.
STRUVE. Bibliotheca Historica. Instructa a b. Burcardo Gotthelf Struvio aucta a b. Christi. Gottlieb Budero nunc vero a Joanne Georgio Meuselio ita digesta, amplificata et emendata, ut paene novum Opus videri possit. 11 vols., 8vo. _Lipsiae: Weidmanni hered. et Reich._ 1782-1804.
This uncommonly careful reproduction of a work which appeared last
at Jena in 1740 has unfortunately remained unfinished, and ends
with the French History. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 774, and [Harrisse]
_Bib. Am. Vet._ XXII.
SWAINSON (W.) ... Taxidermy, Bibliography, and Biography. 16mo, pp. (8), 392. _London: Longman_.... 1840.
_See_ Lardner's _Cabinet Cyclopædia_, CXIX., _Natural History, and
Bibliography of Zoology_.
SYKES (M. M.) Catalogue of the Splendid, Curious, and Extensive Library of the late Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Bart. 3 parts, 8vo, pp. v, 93; (2), 83; (2), 68. Portrait. _London._ 1824.
The "Lorenzo" of Dibdin's _Bibliomania_. A truly valuable and
magnificent collection of the rarest English and foreign books.
TANNEHILL (W.) Sketches of the History of Literature. 8vo.
_Nashville._ 1827.
TASSY (G. de). Histoire de la Littérature Hindoui et Hindoustani par Garcin de Tassy. Tome I. Biographie et Bibliographie. Rl. 8vo, pp. xvi, 630. _Paris: Printed under the auspices of the Oriental Translation Committee_ ... 1839.
TAYLOR (I.) History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times; or, a Concise Account of the Means by which the Genuineness and Authenticity of Ancient Historical Works are ascertained: with an Estimate of the Comparative Value of the Evidence usually adduced in Support of the Claims of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. By Isaac Taylor. 8vo, pp. vi, 266. _London: J. B. Holdsworth._ 1827. + _London: Jackson and Walford._ 1859. 8vo, pp. x, 413.
TERNAUX (H.) Bibliothèque Américaine ou Catalogue des Ouvrages relatifs a l'Amérique qui ont paru depuis sa découverte jusqu'à l'an 1700. Par H. Ternaux. 8vo, pp. (4), viii, 191. _Paris: Arthus-Bertrand._ M.DCCC.XXXVII.
Also on large paper in 4to. "This catalogue contains 1153 articles:
the few notes added by Mr. Ternaux, cause a regret that he has been
so sparing of them."--RICH.
TERNAUX. Bibliothèque Asiatique et Africaine ou Catalogue des Ouvrages relatifs à l'Asie et à l'Afrique qui ont paru depuis la découverte de l'imprimerie jusqu'en 1700; par H. Ternaux-Compans. 8vo, pp. vi, 347. _Paris: Chez Arthus Bertrand._ MDCCCXLI.
[TERNAUX.] Catalogue des livres et manuscrits de la bibliothèque de feu M. Rœtzel, dont la vente se fera le jeudi 3 novembre 1836 et les 25 jours suivants. 8vo, pp. vii, 254. _Paris: Silvestre._ 1836.
"Catalogue précieux, contenant un grand nombre d'ouvrages relatifs
à l'Amérique (histoire, langues, voyages). Il contient aussi plus
de 500 Nos. de poètes et historiens espagnols. Cette bibliothèque
était celle de M. Ternaux-Compans."--LECLERC.
TERNAUX. Notice sur les Imprimeries qui existent ou ont existé hors de l'Europe. Par H. Ternaux-Compans. 8vo, pp. 48. _Paris: Arthus Bertrand._ [n. d.] + [_Ibid._] 1843. 8vo, pp. (4), 146. + Supplement. _Paris._ 1849. 8vo, pp. (2), 20. + Nouvelles Additions. _Paris._ 1849. 8vo, pp. (2), 19.
THIMM (F.) Shakspeariana from 1564 to 1864. An Account of the Shakspearian Literature of England, Germany, France ... during Three Centuries, with Bibliographical Introductions. By Franz Thimm. Second Edition Containing the Literature from 1864 to 1871. 8vo, pp. (6), 118. _London: Franz Thimm._ 1872.
Very valuable as a list of foreign Shakespeariana.
THOMAS (I.) The History of Printing in America. With a Biography of Printers, and an Account of Newspapers. To which is prefixed a Concise View of the Discovery and Progress of the Art in other parts of the World.... By Isaiah Thomas, Printer, Worcester, Massachusetts. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. 487; 576. _Worcester: From the Press of Isaiah Thomas, Jun._ 1810.
This valuable work, written and published in advance of the time,
met with no favor, and was quickly forgotten. It was reprinted with
the following title:
THOMAS. The History of Printing in America: ... By Isaiah Thomas, LL.D. ... Second Edition. With the Author's Corrections and Additions, and a Catalogue of American Publications previous to the Revolution of 1776.... 2 vols., 8vo, pp. lxxxvii, 423, Portrait; 666, Index, (50). _Albany, N. Y.: Joel Munsell, Printer._ 1874.
In this edition some of the matter in the first it omitted.
The list of ante-revolutionary publications is far from being
complete, and it is much to be regretted that many of the titles
are not given correctly; one specimen is conspicuous: on page 405,
article Bass, an error in the Massachusetts Catalogue is pointed
out, but the title is turned round. There is nothing in the title
about Benjamin Colman, and the collation is pp. (2), iii, 40;
the printer's name is not given. Errors like these swarm in the
list, a circumstance to be regretted, as a little additional labor
would have made that right which is now wrong. It is the more
inexcusable, as a reference to Sabin's _Dictionary_ would have
furnished many titles entirely omitted or incorrectly described.
[THOMAS (Ralph).] Handbook of Fictitious Names; being a Guide to Authors, chiefly in the Lighter Literature of the XIXth Century, who have written under Assumed Names; and to Literary Forgers, Imposters, Plagiarists, and Imitators. By Olphar Hamst.... 8vo, pp. xiv, (2), 235, (1). _London: John Russell Smith._ 1868.
[THOMAS.] Life of Joseph-Marie Quérard, a Martyr to Bibliography, with Notice of his Works by Olphar Hamst. 12mo. _London._ 1867.
Two hundred and fifty copies printed.
[THOMAS.] Swimming: a Bibliographical List of Works on Swimming.... 8vo. _London._ 1868.
Only twenty-five copies printed. "Extracted from the second issue
of 'A Few Words on Swimming.'"
THOMS (W. J.) Early English Prose Romances, with Bibliographical and Historical Introductions. Edited by William J. Thoms, F.S.A. Second Edition, Enlarged. 3 vols., post 8vo, pp. xxiv, 304; 361; 414. _London: Nattali and Bond._ 1858.
Also on large paper.
THOMSON (R.) Book of Life; a Bibliographical Melody, presented by the author to the Members of the Roxburghe Club, as a Specimen of Printing. By Richard Thomson. 8vo. 1820.
Only fifty copies were privately printed on paper, and two on
vellum.
THORIN (E.) Répertoire bibliographique des ouvrages de Législation, de Droit et de Jurisprudence en matière civile, ... publiés spécialement en France depuis 1789 jusqu'à la fin de novembre 1863. Nouvelle édition, corrigée et considérablement augmentée, par Ernest Thorin, et précédée d'une notice sur l'enseignement et les études dans les Facultés de droit, et d'une analyse chronologique des lois, statuts, décrets, etc., relatifs à cet enseignement, de 1791 à 1862; par A. De Fontaine de Resbecq. 8vo, pp. 276. _Paris: Durand._ 1864.
A new edition, considerably enlarged, with an analytic table of
contents, by Ernst Thorin.
THORPE (T.) Bibliotheca Anglo-Poetica et Dramatica, or a Descriptive Catalogue of Rare and Early English and Scottish Poetry, etc., on Sale by Thomas Thorpe. 8vo, pp. (2), 109. _London._ MDCCCXLIV.
The various and numerous catalogues of this celebrated bookseller
exhibit great research and extensive bibliographical knowledge.
TICKNOR (G.) History of Spanish Literature. By George Ticknor.... 3 vols., 8vo, pp. xxi, 568; xiv, 552; xiv, 549. _New York: Harper & Brothers._ MDCCCXLIX.
Frequently reprinted with alterations and additions.
TICKNOR. Historia de la Literature Española, traducida al Castellano, con adiciones y notas criticas por Don Pascual de Gayangos y Don Enrique de Vedia. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. iv, 580; 568; 566, (1); 504. _Madrid._ 1851-57.
Superior to the English original, the valuable notes and additions
of the learned editors having almost doubled the matter of the work.
TICKNOR. Geschichte der schönen Literatur in Spanien von Georg Ticknor. Deutsch mit Zusätzen herausgegeben von Nikolaus Heinrich Julius. 2 vols., 8vo, pp. xxx, 690; xii, 867. _Leipzig: Brockhaus._ 1852.
TIELE (P. A.) Mémoire Bibliographique sur les Journaux des Navigateurs Néerlandais réimprimés dans les Collections de De Bry et de Hulsius, et dans les Collections Hollandaises du XVII'e Siècle, et sur les Anciennes Éditions Hollandaises des Journaux de Navigateurs Étrangers; la plupart en la possession de Frederick Muller à Amsterdam. Redigé par P. A. Tiele.... 8vo, pp. xii, 372. Facsimile. _Amsterdam: Frederick Muller._ 1867.
Fifty copies printed on large paper in rl. 8vo. A meritorious
performance, and exhaustive on the subject. _See_ also Petzholdt,
pp. 61, 854.
TIMPERLEY (C. H.) A Dictionary of Printers and Printing, with the Progress of Literature, Ancient and Modern; Bibliographical Illustrations, etc., etc. By C. H. Timperley. Imp. 8vo, pp. 996. _London: H. Johnson._ MDCCCXXXIX.
Contains an immense mass of useful and entertaining information
upon literature, compiled from every accessible source.
TIMPERLEY. Encyclopædia of Literary and Typographical Anecdote; being a chronological digest of the most interesting Facts illustrative of the History of Literature and Printing ... with Biographical Sketches of Eminent Booksellers, Printers, Type-founders, Engravers, Bookbinders, and Paper Makers, of all Ages and Countries.... with Bibliographical ... Accounts of their Principal Productions ... Including curious particulars of the First Introduction of Printing ... and of the Books then Printed. Notices of Early Bibles ... A History of all the Newspapers ... [and] an Account of the Origin and Progress of Language, Writing and Writing Materials, the Invention of Paper, ... &c. Compiled ... by C. H. Timperley. Second Edition.... Imp. 8vo, pp. vi, 996, 12, 116. 11 Plates. _London: Henry G. Bohn._ MDCCCXLII.
A comprehensive, instructive, and entertaining _omnium gatherum_ of
whatever could be collected from known and authentic sources.
[TIMPERLEY.] Songs of the Press and other Poems relative to the Art of Printers and Printing; also of Authors, Books, Booksellers, Bookbinders, Editors, Critics, Newspapers, etc. Original and Selected. With Notes, Biographical and Literary. 12mo, pp. 208. _London: Fisher, Son, & Co._ 1845.
TOBLER (Titus). Bibliographia Geographica Palaestinae. Zunächst kritische Uebersicht gedruckter und ungedruckter Beschreibungen der Reisen ins Heilige Land. 8vo, pp. iv, (2), 265. _Leipzig: Verlag von S. Hirzel._ 1867.
TODERINI (Giambattista). Della Litteratura Turchesca. 3 vols., 8vo.
_Venezia._ 1787.
Contents: Vol. I. The Studies of the Turks; II. Turkish Libraries
and Academies; III. Turkish Typography. "Full of curious
matter."--DIBDIN.
TODERINI. De la Littérature des Turcs. Par M^{r}. l'Abbé Toderini. Traduit de l'Italien en François, Par M^{r}. l'Abbé de Cournand ... & Professeur Royal. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (2), xvi, 251; (2), 270; (2), 268. 2 Plates. _Paris: Chez Poincot._ 1789.
TONELLI (F.) Biblioteca Bibliografica Antica et Moderna; d'ogni classe, e d'ogni Nazione. Raccolta da Francisca Tonelli ... 2 vols., 4to, pp. (6), 167; (8), 162. _Guastalia._ 1782.
TOWNLEY (_Dr._ James). Illustrations of Biblical Literature, &c. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. xiv, 530; (2), 526; 550, (1). Plates. _London: Longman_.... 1821.
"As a bibliographical and biographical work it it most
invaluable."--LOWNDES.
TRICOTEL (E.) Variétés Bibliographiques. Par Edouard Tricotel. 12mo, pp. (8), 382, (1). _Paris: Chez Jules Gay._ 1863.
[TRIPHOOK (R.)] Catalogue of the Library at Eshton Hall, in the County of York. 8vo, pp. xi, 308. _London: Robert Triphook._ 1820.
Forty copies only privately printed.
TRŒMEL (P.) Bibliothèque Américaine Catalogue Raisonné d'une Collection de Livres précieux sur l'Amérique parus depuis sa découverte jusqu'à l'an 1700 en vente chez F. A. Brockhaus à Leipzig. Rédigé par Paul Trömel. 8vo, pp. xi, 133. _Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus._ 1861.
One of the best works of its kind. The titles are carefully copied,
and the notes on the books are characterized by much erudition.
_See_ Petzholdt, p. 809.
TROSS (Edwin). Bibliotheca Mexicana. Catalogue d'une collection de livres rares (principalement sur l'histoire et la linguistique) réunie au Mexique par M. * * * attaché a la cour de l'empereur Maximilien dont la vente se fera Le Mardi 3 Novembre 1868 ... 8vo, pp. (vi), 47. _Paris: librairie Tross._ 1868.
Also numerous "Catalogues de Livres Anciens qui se trouvent à la
Librairie Tross, a Paris."
TRÜBNER (Nicolas). Trübner's Bibliothecal Guide to American Literature, being a Classified List of Books in all Departments of Literature and Science, published in the United States of America during the last Forty Years. With an Introduction, Notes, Three Appendices, and an Index. Sm. 8vo, pp. xxxii, 108. _London: Trübner & Co._ 1855.
TRÜBNER. Trübner's Bibliographical Guide to American Literature. A Classed List of Books published in the United States of America during the last Forty Years. With Bibliographical Introduction, Notes, and Alphabetical Index. Compiled and Edited by Nicolas Trübner. 8vo, pp. x, cxlix, 554. _London: Trübner and Co._ 1859.
The bibliographical introduction to this useful work was prepared
by Dr. Herman E. Ludewig, "Contributions towards a History of
American Literature," by Benjamin Moran, and the section on the
"Public Libraries of the United States," by Edward Edwards. _See_
Petzholdt, p. 418.
TRYON (G. W.) List of American Writers on recent Conchology; with the Titles of their Memoirs and Dates of Publication. By George W. Tryon, Jun. 8vo, pp. 68. _New York: [Westermann & Co.]_ 1861.
The United States Literary Advertiser and Publishers' Circular; a Monthly Register of Literature, By J. and H. G. Langley. 4to. _New York._ 1841-42.
UPCOTT (W.) A Bibliographical Account of the principal Works relating to English Topography. By William Upcott, ... 5 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), vii, (2), ix-lxii, (1), 320; (2), 321-642*; (2), 581-930; 931-1246; 1247-1576. 2 Plates. _London: Printed by Richard and Arthur Taylor._ M DCCC XVIII.
Only two hundred copies printed, fifty of which are on large paper.
An indispensable adjunct to the library of any public institution
or local collector. Contains an accurate record of local historical
works, arranged under the various counties which they illustrate,
with collations of the various editions, lists of the maps, plates,
pages, etc., which perfect copies ought to contain.
[UPCOTT _and_ SHOBEL.] A Biographical Dictionary of the Living Authors of Great Britain and Ireland; ... [with] Anecdotes of their Lives, and a Chronological Register of their Publications.... 8vo, pp. viii, 449. _London: Henry Colburn._ 1816.
Contains an account of more than 5000 authors, and includes much
interesting literary anecdote, etc.
URICOECHEA (E.) Mapoteca Colombiana. Coleccion de los titulos de todos los Mapas, Planos, Vistas, etc. relatives á la América Española, Brasil é Islas adyacentes. Arreglada cronologicamente i precedida de una Introduccion sobre la Historia cartográfica de América por E. Uricoechea. 8vo, pp. xvi, 215. _Lóndres: Trübner y Cia._ 1860.
VANDERHAEGHEN (F.) Bibliographic Gantoise. Recherches sur la vie et les travaux des Imprimeurs de Gand (1483-1850). Par Ferd. Vanderhaeghen.... XV'e-XIX'e siècles. 7 vols., 8vo. _Gand: E. Vanderhaeghen._ 1858-62.
Two hundred and fifty copies printed; the work was to be finished
in five volumes. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 371.
[VAN PRAET (Joseph Basile Bernard).] Catalogue des livres imprimés sur vélin, avec date, depuis 1457 jusqu'en 1472. 2 parts, folio, pp. 544. _Paris: De Bure frères._ 1813.
Highly praised by Brunet.
[VAN PRAET.] Catalogue des livres imprimés sur vélin de la Bibliothèque du Roi. 5 vols., 8vo, pp. xi, iv, 348; (4), ii, 120; vi, 84; viii, 332; (4), iii, 380; Supplément, pp. (6), 223. _Paris: De Bure frères._ 1822-28.
Three hundred copies printed.
[VAN PRAET.] Essai d'un catalogue des livres imprimés sur vélin. 8vo, pp. 21. _Paris: imp. de Crapelet._ 1805.
This describes only five editions, all dated, of the fifteenth
century. It was included in his catalogue of 1813.
[VAN PRAET.] Catalogue des livres imprimés sur vélin, qui se trouvent dans les bibliothèques tant publiques que particulières, pour servir de suite au Catalogue des livres imprimés sur vélin de la Bibliothèque du Roi. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. xvi, 291; viii, 264; vii, 314; Supplément, pp. v, 202. _Paris: De Bure frères._ 1822-28.
Two hundred copies printed. There are copies on large vellum paper.
Concerning this work _see_ Brunet, _also_ Petzholdt, p. 115.
[VAN PRAET.] Recherches sur Louis de Bruges, Seigneur de la Gruthuyse; suivies de la Notice des Manuscrits qui lui ont appartenu, et dont la plus grande partie se conserve à la Bibliothèque du Roi. Rl. 8vo. 5 Engravings. _Paris: De Bure frères._ 1831.
[VAN PRAET.] Notice sur Colard Mansion, Libraire et Imprimeur de la Ville de Bruges en Flandre dans le XV'e siècle. Rl. 8vo. 5 Facsimiles of Type. _Paris: De Bure frères._ 1829.
Colard Mansion was the "Caxton" of Flanders; the above is a
more than usually interesting work, it having been the favorite
employment of the author's life; the first sketch of it was
published in the _Esprit des journaux_, _Février_, 1780.
VENTOUILLAC (L. T.) The French Librarian or Literary Guide; pointing out the Best Works of the Principal Writers of France in every Branch of Literature, with Criticisms, Personal Anecdotes, and Bibliographical Notices; preceded by a Sketch of the Progress of French Literature. 8vo. _London._ 1829.
VINCENT (B.) A new Classified Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, with Indexes of Authors and Subjects, and A List of Historical Pamphlets chronologically arranged. By Benjamin Vincent, Librarian. 8vo, pp. xvii, 929. _London._ 1857.
Useful to book collectors, and indispensable to public librarians.
VINET (E.) Bibliographie Méthodique et Raisonnée des Beaux-Arts, Esthétique et Histoire de l'Art, Archéologie, Architecture, Sculpture, Peinture, Gravure, Arts Industriels, etc. etc. accompagnée de Tables Alphabétique et Analytiques, par Ernest Vinet, Bibliothécaire de l'École Nationale des Beaux-Arts. 4 vols., 8vo. _Paris._ 1874.
Also on large paper, rl. 8vo.
VOGT (J.) Johannis Vogt Catalogus Historico-Criticus Librorum Rariorum, jam Curis Quartis Recognitus et Copiosa Accessione ex Symbolis et Collatione Bibliophilorum per Germaniam Doctissimorum adauctus. 8vo, pp. (32), 736. _Hamburgi, Sumtibus Christiani Heroldi._ M DCC LIII.
WALCH. Jo. Georgii Walchii Bibliotheca Theologica selecta litterariis adnotationibvs instrvcta. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. (16), xlviii, 992; viii, 1258; (2), xiv, 944; (2), xiv, 1240. _Jenae: Croecker._ 1757-65.
A most elaborate theological bibliography. "All who are conversant
with sacred literature, have borne willing testimony to the
correctness and research of Walch, whose work will always remain a
production admirable for the extensive reading and accuracy which
it evinces."--HORNE'S _Introduction_.
[WALKER (Edward).] The Art of Bookbinding, its Rise and Progress; including a Descriptive Account of the New York Book-Bindery. 12mo, pp. viii, 64. _New York: E. Walker & Sons._ 1850.
"An account of the art as practised in America."--POWER. To which
note we add--it is intended to advertise Mr. E. Walker's own
bookbindery.
WALPOLE (H.) A Catalogue of the Royal and Noble Authors of England, with Lists of their Works. By Horace Walpole. 2 vols., sm. 8vo. _Strawberry Hill._ 1758.
A very interesting and desirable work. Reprinted in 1759, and
reissued in 1806 with the following title:
WALPOLE. A Catalogue of the Royal and Noble Authors of England, Scotland and Ireland; with Lists of their Works; by the Late Horatio Walpole ... Enlarged and Continued ... By Thomas Park, F.S.A. 5 vols., 8vo. 150 Portraits. _London: John Scott._ 1806.
Also on large paper in 4to, with proof impressions of the plates.
WALPOLE. Catalogue of the Books, Poems, and small detached Pieces printed at the press at Strawberry Hill belonging to Horace Walpole, late Earl of Orford. 4to. 1810.
This very complete catalogue was compiled by the late George Baker,
Esq., at whose expense the entire impression, limited to twenty
copies, all for presents, was printed. Another edition was printed
in 1814, 8vo.
WALTHER (J.) Lexicon Diplomaticum. Folio. _Göttingæ._ 1745.
Contains 125 plates of abbreviations, marking the century to which
each abbreviation belongs, from the eighth to the end of the
sixteenth century. Chassant notices the work in his preface as "le
plus remarquable en ce genre."
[WARDEN (D. B.)] Bibliotheca Americo-Septentrionalis: being a Choice Collection of Books in Various Languages, Relating to the History, Climate, Geography, Produce, Population, Agriculture, Commerce, Arts, Sciences, etc. of North America, from its first discovery to its present existing Government; among which are many valuable Articles and rare, together with all the important official Documents published from time to time by the Authority of Congress. 8vo, pp. 147. [_Paris: Impr. de Nouzou._] 1820.
The books were purchased by Mr. Samuel E. Eliot who gave them to
Harvard College.
[WARDEN.] Bibliotheca Americana, being a Choice Collection of Books relating to North and South America and the West Indies, including Voyages to the Southern Hemisphere, Maps, Engravings and Medals. 8vo, pp. (10), 124. _Paris: Printed by Fain and Thienot._ 1840.
This catalogue was first printed at _Paris_ in 1831; it describes
1118 works, and was bought for the New York State Library at Albany.
WARE (J.) The Whole Works of Sir James Ware concerning Ireland, Revised and Improved. Translated from the Latin into English, with Additions. By Walter Harris. 2 vols., folio. Portrait and Plates. _Dublin._ 1764.
Vol. II. of this very valuable work contains the "History of the
Writers of Ireland," in two Parts; viz.: I. Such writers who were
born in that kingdom; II. Such who, though foreigners, enjoyed
preferments or offices there, or had their education in it, with an
account of all the works they published.
WARTON (T.) The History of English Poetry, from the Close of the Eleventh to the Commencement of the Eighteenth Century.... By Thomas Warton, B.D. A New Edition Carefully Revised, with numerous additional Notes by the late Mr. Ritson, the late Dr. Ashby, Mr. Douce, Mr. Park, and other Eminent Antiquaries, and by the Editor. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. (6), 123, cclxix, 203; (8), 520; (8), 470; (8), 482. _London: Thomas Tegg._ 1824. + [Edited] by Richard Price. 3 vols., 8vo. [_Ibid._] 1840. + Edited by W. Carew Hazlitt.... 4 vols., 8vo, pp. xvi, 334; (4), 384; (4), 344; (4), 479. _London: Reeves and Turner._ 1871.
WATT (R.) Bibliotheca Britannica; or a General Index to British and Foreign Literature. By Robert Watt, M.D. ... 4 vols., 4to. _Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Company._ 1824.
Vols. I. and II. Authors; III. and IV. Subjects. A work of the
greatest utility, and an invaluable list of authors and their
works. In the first part of the work, the authors are arranged in
alphabetical order, and under each is given a chronological list
of his works, their various editions, sizes, and prices. In the
second part, the same materials are digested under the names of the
various subjects to which they refer, and under each the titles of
works are again arranged chronologically. The first part is a full
and comprehensive catalogue of authors and their works; the second
is an equally complete and extensive encyclopædia of all manner of
subjects on which books have been written. "Let me not forget to
notice that wonderful work of Dr. Watt--both father and son fell
victims to their zeal in its completion. Such a concentration of
labour was hardly ever beheld; and it should never fail to be the
library companion of all collectors."--DIBDIN.
WATTS (H.) A Dictionary of Chemistry and the Allied Branches of other Sciences.... By Henry Watts, B.A., F.C.S. ... 5 vols., 8vo. _London: Longman_ ... 1863-68.
Particularly valuable for its bibliographical references.
WEIGEL (T. O.) Bibliographische Mittheilungen über die deutschen Ausgaben von De Bry's Sammlung der Reisen nach dem abend- und morgenländischen Indien; von T. O. Weigel. Aus dem "Serapeum" besonders abgedruckt. 8vo, pp. 40. _Leipzig: T. 0. Weigel._ 1845.
WEIGEL. Collectio Weigeliana: die Anfänge der Druckerkunst in Bild und Schrift: an deren frühesten Erzeugnissen in der Weigelschen Sammlung erläutert von T. O. Weigel und Dr. Ad. Zestermann. 2 vols., folio. 145 Facsimiles. _Leipzig: T. O. Weigel._ 1866.
Three hundred and twenty-five copies of this most important
publication were printed. A necessary companion to Sotheby's
_Principia Typographica_, but executed with infinitely more
critical sagacity and learning. Every distinguished collector of
books and prints and every public library must have this book as
the standard work of information and reference on the subject of
the History of Printing before the art of printing with movable
types was invented.
WEST (J.) Catalogue of the ... Library of James West, Esq.... Digested by Samuel Paterson. 8vo. [_London._ 1773.]
There is another edition, not by Paterson, which was suppressed.
Especially rich in the rarest books of early English literature.
One of the most curious and valuable collections which has ever
been dispersed.
WESTWOOD (T.) A New Bibliotheca Piscatoria; or General Catalogue of Angling and Fishing Literature. With Bibliographical Notes and Data. By T. Westwood. 18mo, pp. 78. _London: Field Office._ 1861.
WESTWOOD. The Chronicle of the "Compleat Angler" of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. Being a Bibliographical Record of its Various Phases and Mutations. By Thomas Westwood. 4to, pp. xv, 64. _London: H. Sotheran and Co._ 1864.
A very charming production, in which a healthy sentiment is
judiciously expressed.
WHEATLEY (H. B.) Of Anagrams. 12mo. _Hereford._ 1862.
Pages 158-168 give a copious catalogue of books relating to
anagrams.
WHITMORE (W. H.) A Handbook of American Genealogy, being a Catalogue of Family Histories and Publications containing Genealogical Information, Chronologically Arranged. By William H. Whitmore. Sm. 4to, pp. 272. _Albany: J. Munsell._ 1862.
One hundred copies only printed. Of this valuable work two other
editions with additions and corrections have appeared, the last is
_Albany_, 1875.
WILLETT (R.) ... A Catalogue of the ... Library of ... Ralph Willett, Esq., [of] Merly.... 8vo, pp. (2), 103. _London._ 1813.
Some copies on thick paper.
WILLIAMS (T.) A Catalogue of the ... Library of the Rev. Theodore Williams: containing ... Books printed on Vellum, ... Classics.... 8vo, pp. (2), iv, (4), 197, (1). [_London._] 1827.
Also on large paper, and twelve copies on large yellow paper. The
sale amounted to £10,216.
[WILSON (John).] The Bibliographical and Retrospective Miscellany, containing Notices of ... Rare, Curious, and Useful Books, in all Languages; Original Matter illustrative of the History and Antiquities of Great Britain and Ireland; Abstracts from valuable Manuscripts; ... and Notices of Book Sales. Sm. 8vo, pp. iv, 160. _London: Printed for John Wilson._ 1830.
[WILSON.] ... Catalogue of all the Books, Pamphlets, &c., relating to Shakspeare. To which are subjoined, an Account of the Early Quarto Editions of the Great Dramatist's Plays and Poems, The Prices at which many Copies have been sold in Public Sales; together with a List of the leading and esteemed Editions of Shakspeare's Collected Works. 12mo, pp. xli, 69. _London: John Wilson._ 1827.
Also on large paper. Includes a very curious account of Ireland's
Shakespearian forgeries, etc., contributed by Ireland himself.
WILSON (L.) Catalogue of Bibles, Testaments, Psalms, and other Books of the Holy Scriptures in English in the Collection of Lea Wilson. 4to. _London._ 1845.
Of this valuable catalogue very few copies were printed, all for
presents. Archdeacon Cotton, who refers to this work in almost
every page of his list of the various editions of the Holy
Scriptures, says, "I have much pleasure in testifying to the great
accuracy and minuteness of the collations and descriptions in
this most valuable catalogue. Those of the earlier and more rare
editions are given with a fullness and distinctness which leaves
nothing to desire. I could not insert all those particulars into
a slight work like the present list; but confidently refer those
persons who desire more detailed notice of any remarkable edition
to this curious and valuable catalogue of Mr. Wilson."
WINSOR (J.) A Bibliography of the original Quartos and Folios of Shakespeare, with particular Reference to copies in America. Justin Winsor, Superintendent of the Boston Public Library. 4to, pp. 109. 68 Heliotype Facsimiles. _Boston: James R. Osgood and Company._ 1875.
Only two hundred and fifty copies printed.
WITTE (H.) Diarium biographicum, in quo Scriptores Seculi post natum Christum XVII. præcipui ... Libri itidem eorum, In Ebraica, ... aliisqve lingvis consignati ... Idiomate ... ab Henningo Witte.... 4to. _Gedani: Martin Hallervordii._ 1688.
WOLF (J. C.) Monumenta Typographica, qvæ Artis hujus præstantissimæ originem, laudem et abusum posteris produnt, instavrata studio et labore Jo. Christiani Wolfii. 2 parts, 8vo, pp. (16), 96, 1104; (2), 1323. _Hamburgi: Herold._ 1740.
A very curious collection of the scarcest tracts on the Origin,
etc., of Printing. _See_ Petzholdt, p. 450.
WOOD (Anthony à). Athenæ Oxonienses. An Exact History of all the Writers and Bishops who have had their Education in the University of Oxford. To which are added the Fasti, or Annals of the said University.... A New Edition, with Additions, and a Continuation by Philip Bliss.... 4 vols., rl. 4to, pp. 16, (4), clxxvii, 788, (2); (4), 520; (4), 1290, (2); vi, (2), 502, (1). _London: F. C. and J. Rivington._ 1813-20.
The first edition was _London_, 1691-2. 2 vols., folio.
WORNUM (R. N.) An Account of the Library of the Division of Art at Marlborough House; with a Catalogue of the Principal Works classified (and Index). 8vo. _London._ 1855.
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