An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Roman Classics: Being, in Part, A Tabulated Arrangement from Dr. Harwood's View, &c. With Notes from Maittaire, De Bure, Dictionnaire Bibliographique and References to Ancient and Modern Catalogues

Dibdin, Thomas Frognall

Published by Printed by H. Ruff, for Payne, Faulder, Egerton, Evans, Robinsons, Mawman, et al., Glocester, 1802

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First edition. 63, [1, errata] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The first edition was sold out within 6 weeks according to Lowndes. This work was one of his more financially successful publications and helped establish his bibliographic reputation. Later editions were greatly expanded. Jackson 3; Neuburg 1; Windle and Pippin A3a. Provenace: J.R. Abbey (bookplate) In original boards uncut, some loss to head of spine, front joint cracked but holding. In quarter brown morocco drop box 63, [1, errata] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 306636

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Title: An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and...

Publisher: Printed by H. Ruff, for Payne, Faulder, Egerton, Evans, Robinsons, Mawman, et al., Glocester

Publication Date: 1802

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition.