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New York, Leon & Brother, 1885. Softcover. In original (blank) wrappers. Wrappers edge-worn and faintly dampstained; dampstain at top margin of last pages; otherwise very good condition. . 58p. Said (by Rostenberg and Stern) to be the first American bookseller's catalogue devoted to American authors.
Catalogue of First Editions of American Authors. Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Statesmen, Essayists, Dramatists, Novelists, Travellers, Humorists, &c., &c. &c by LEON & BROTHER - 1885
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New York: Leon & Brother, 1885. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. Light rubbing to some extremities, else fine. 8vo. Engraved title (as used on the front cover of the original wrappers.) Maroon half morocco gilt, marbled boards, gilt edges. The first catalogue devoted totally to American literary first editions. As it listed all of the known works of the selected authors, it was also the first bibliography of American first editions, published 12 years before P. K. Farley's 'American Authors.' (BA) A run of Poe's works included 'Tamerlane'. Leon & Brother was located under the 5th Avenue Hotel, at 23rd Street.
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Catalogue of First Editions of American Authors. Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Statesmen, Essayists, Dramatists, Novelists, Travellers, Humorists, &c., &c., &c. Compiled and Arranged for Sale by...
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New York: Leon & Brother, 1885. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Original pale blue wraps, printed in dark blue, staple-bound; 8vo; pp. [3]-58, complete and unopened. Chipping along spine and edges of wraps; staples rusted; edges of text block a little tanned. Purported to be the first American catalogue with a focus on first editions, it includes a preface by booksellers Leon & brother, explaining why the first edition of a literary figure is important.
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