A Bibliography of Bibliography; Or, a Handy Book About Books Which Relate to BooksSabin, Joseph
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A Bibliography of Bibliography; Or, a Handy Book About Books Which Relate to Books
Sabin, Joseph
Bibliographical literature -- Bibliography; Bibliography of bibliographies
"Renouard in his descriptions of the productions of the Aldine
press is without a rival."--BELOE'S _Anecdotes of Literature_, Vol.
III., p. x. "Le savant historien des Aldes a fait de son propre
catalogue une bibliographie très précieuse."--C. NODIER. The true
model of a bibliographical work; the production of a scholar as
well informed as he is communicative on the subject. Three hundred
and fifty copies printed in 8vo, thirty-two in 4to. First issued in
1803. _See_ Petzhold, p. 167.
RENOUARD. Annales de l'Imprimerie des Estienne, ou Histoire de la
Famille des Estienne et de ses éditions. Par Ant. Aug. Renouard.
Deuxième édition. 8vo, pp. xx, 585.
_Paris: Chez Jules Renouard et Cie._ M,DCCC,XLIII.
Also on large paper in 4to. Contains many new details of much
interest upon a great family of printers who have a right to the
affectionate remembrance of all who cherish literature. This
edition has at the end a _Note sur Laurent Coster_. See the
_Bulletin des Bibliophile Belge_, Tome IX., for some additions by
Chênedolle.
[RENOUARD.] Catalogue de la Bibliothèque d'un Amateur, avec notes
bibliographiques, critiques et littéraires. 4 vols., 8vo, pp. (4),
xx, 360; (4), 354; (4), 348; (4), 407. Portrait. _Paris: Chez Antoine
Augustin Renouard._ M,DCCC,XIX. + _Bruxelles._ 1823. 2 vols., 8vo.
Also on large paper. An elaborate, interesting, and highly
important catalogue. It is a model for any bibliographer; the
descriptions are copious and interesting, and display great
knowledge of books. It is a catalogue of the author's own books,
and contains much valuable information on the various editions of
the classics as well as of modern literature.
RENOUVIER (J.) Des Gravures en Bois dans les Livres d'Anthoine Verard,
Maître Librairie, Imprimeur, Enlumineur & Tailleur sur bois de Paris.
1485-1510. Par J. Renouvier. 8vo, pp. 50, (4).
_Paris: Chez Auguste Aubry._ 1859.
Two hundred copies only printed.
Repertorium Bibliographicum. _See_ [Clarke (W.)]
Reports from the Select Committee on Public Libraries; together with
the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence, Appendixes, and
Indexes. Ordered, by the House of Commons, to be printed, 23 July 1849,
and 1 August 1850. 3 vols., folio. _London._ 1850.
Relates chiefly to the British Museum.
REUMONT (A. von). Bibliografia dei lavori pubblicati in Germania sulla
storia d'Italia. 8vo, pp. ix, (1), 467, (1). _Berlino: Decker._ 1863.
_See_ Petzholdt, pp. 849, 850.
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