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Catalogue Of The Books, Manuscripts And Engravings Belonging To William Menzies Of New York (1875)

Catalogue Of The Books, Manuscripts And Engravings Belonging To William Menzies Of New York (1875)

Joseph Sabin

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Kessinger Publishing
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2008
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Historia
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9781436799201
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The Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts and Engravings Belonging to William Menzies of New York is a comprehensive listing of the extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and engravings owned by William Menzies. The book was compiled by Joseph Sabin and published in 1875. Menzies was a prominent New York City bookseller and collector, and his collection was considered one of the finest in the city at the time. The catalogue provides detailed descriptions of each item in the collection, including rare and valuable editions of books, manuscripts, engravings, and other printed materials. The book is organized by subject, with sections on history, literature, science, art, and many other topics. Each entry includes information about the author, publisher, date of publication, and other relevant details, as well as notes on the condition and provenance of the item. In addition to the catalogue itself, the book includes an introduction by Sabin, in which he provides a brief history of Menzies and his collection, as well as some general remarks on the state of book collecting in America at the time. The book also includes an index, making it easy for readers to locate specific items in the collection. Overall, the Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts and Engravings Belonging to William Menzies of New York is a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of book collecting in America. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century book collecting, and the remarkable collection of one of its most prominent figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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