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Samuel Campbell's catalogue of books, for 1789 : Comprehending above twenty thousand volumes, in arts, sciences and miscellaneous literature, forming a general assortment of the principal authors ancient and modern ... country merchants and teachers will particularly find it their interest in applying for books and stationary, at Samuel Campbell's book and stationary store, no. 44, Hanover-Square, corner of the Old-Slip, New-York, where catalogues are delivered (gratis) to gentlemen who please to call or send for them.

Author/creator Campbell, Samuel, 1763?-1836
Format Book and Microform
Publication Info[New York] : [Published by Samuel Campbell], [1789?]
Description3 unnumbered pages, 6-58 pages ; 22 cm (8vo)
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 45447
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 45447. ^A478749
General noteCatalog of author-title entries, including date and place of publication. Evans notes this as a major advance in book description, heretofore concerned more with title and size than authorship and imprint.
General noteSignatures: pi1 [A]⁴ B-F⁴ [G]⁴(-[G]4).
General noteAppendix of books received after the catalog was put to press, p. 49.
References Bristol B6910
References Shipton & Mooney 45447
References Winans, R.B. Book cats., 127
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 45447).
Genre/formBooksellers' catalogues New York (N.Y.)
Genre/formTrade catalogues Stationery.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 45447 ✔ Available