Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books. [ Volumes I and II, bound in 1].

Beloe, Rev. W.

Published by F. C. and J. Rivington, London, first edition, 1807, 1807

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2 vols in 1, later half calf and marbled boards, black skiver spine-labels gilt, 8vo, xxiv, 426, [v]-vii, 453, [3] ads. Lowndes describes this as 'An entertaining collection of bibliographical information, with many "extracts from curious works" '. "William Beloe, a pupil of Samuel Parr, and a graduate of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, produced, in 1806-12, six volumes entitled Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books, in which he had the advantage of having a large number of rare works placed at his service by many eminent owners of libraries." - CHEAL. This is the first two volumes of Beloe's work (all those originally planned, hence "In two volumes" appears on the title pages) which he subsequently expanded to comprise 6 volumes. With a list of errata and an advertisement for works published by F.C. and J. Rivington, at the end of Vol. II. Contains a wealth of bibliographical information, especially on books of the 15th and 16th centuries, A little rubbed, occasional minor marks to contents but overall a Good clean copy. Seller Inventory # ABE-11790

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Title: Anecdotes of Literature and Scarce Books. [ ...

Publisher: F. C. and J. Rivington, London, first edition, 1807

Publication Date: 1807

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition