Catalogue of an Extensive Collection of Books in Every Department of Ancient and Modern Literature
This historic catalog, published in Philadelphia in 1818, offers a wide selection of works from science and travel to poetry, philosophy, and law. It highlights fine engravings and notable editions, including maps, atlases, and illustrated volumes, all offered by M. Carey and Son.
This edition functions as a detailed snapshot of early 19th-century book culture, showing how publishers grouped literature by topic and included descriptive notes on bindings, plates, and condition. It’s valuable for understanding historical book markets, cataloging practices, and the kinds of knowledge readers pursued in that era.
- A broad range of topics, from travel, geography, and topography to philosophy, theology, and the arts
- Books highlighted with engravings, plates, and illustrated formats
- Notable maps and atlases, including general and regional works
- Entries describe bindings, editions, and physical details that reveal historical book culture
Ideal for collectors, researchers, or readers who enjoy old print catalogs and the look into early American book commerce.