Catalog of Fifteenth-Century Books : In the Library of Trinity College, Dublin and in Marsh's Library, Dublin With a Few From Other Collections

Abbott, T. K.

Published by Burt Franklin, New York, NY, 1970

About this Item

Spine ends lightly bumped.; Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland has an impressive collection of incunabula donated from the collections of at least eight Archbishops, an entire library donated by the "English army in Ireland," another library of a Doctor of Divinity, and numerous smaller libraries from collectors. Originally published in 1905, this catalog of incunabula was compiled by the Trinity College's librarian and cataloger of manuscripts Reverend Thomas Kingsmill Abbott. Lists bibliographic information and collation for 606 books. Eleven plates depict decorative capitals, printed leaves, illustrations, and a particularly fanciful illustration of the Purgatory of Saint Patrick that should frighten anyone into a sin-free life. Includes a Preface, List of Books Referred to, a Corrigenda of errors, Chronological Index from 1481-1500, Index of Printers and Places, Index of Watermarks, and Index of Former Owners of the books. Printed on fine, machine-made paper. Bound in red, fine linen cloth over boards. Gilt title to spine. No dust jacket, as-issued. Absolutely clean, with sharp corners, and in Near Fine condition. This edition scarce in the trade. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; [vii][blank]1-225[5 blank][10] pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catalog of Fifteenth-Century Books : In the Library of Trinity College, Dublin and in Marsh's Library, Dublin With a Few From Other Collections
• Publisher: Burt Franklin, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Facsimile Reprint.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket