Shelfmark
Ft.2.09
Author
Title
Bibliotheca Americana; or, a chronological catalogue of the most curious and interesting books, pamphlets, state papers, &c. upon the subject of North and South America, from the earliest period to the present, in print and manuscript; for which research has been made in the British Musæum, and the most celebrated public and private libraries, reviews, catalogues, &c. With an introductory discourse on the present state of literature in those countries.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for J. Debrett, opposite Burlington-House, Piccadilly; J. Sewell, Cornhill; R. Baldwin, and J. Bew, Paternoster-Row; and E. Harlowe, St. James's-Street., MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
Physical description
[4], 271, [1] p. ; 27 cm. (4to)
Note
Anonymous. By Leman Thomas Rede.
Note
An errata leaf follows the title page.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T21569
Citation/references note
Sabin, 5198
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of the Right Honourable Henry Hobhouse.
Provenance
Ms. note on front flyleaf: "Adair's 2d sale" with price "2/".
Binding
19th-century polished sprinkled calf; smooth spine decorated with thin and thick gold fillets; red morocco spine label.
Subject
Rare books Bibliography Early works to 1800.
Subject
America Bibliography Early books to 1800.
Added entry--name
Debrett, John, 1752 - 1822 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Sewell, John, 1733 or 1734 - 1802 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Baldwin, R. (Robert), 1737 - 1810 Robert bookseller.
Added entry--name
Bew, John, fl. 1789 - 1796 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Harlow, Elizabeth, ? - active 1789 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B41225