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The tools used in its ornamentation were cut expressly for the set, and each volume has had the same care and attention in its forwarding and finishing, as if it were in full binding; the present style having been adopted in order that perfect freedom might be exercised in the use of the volumes for reference or examination. In fine, we do not hesitate to state, that, taking the collection volume for volume, leaf for leaf, and plate for plate, its purity and beauty of condition cannot be excelled, if indeed equalled, by any other, either in, or out of, the United States. It may here be remarked that no part of the set has been subjected to the process of washing, as the crisp and firm texture of each and every leaf, throughout, will sufficiently testify.

The several works are here, with two or three exceptions, arranged in chronological order.

DIBDIN (T. F.) Poems. By T. F. Dibdin.

8vo.

London: Printed for the Author. 1797.

VERY RARE.

"In the first edition of the Bibliomania is a curious note respecting these poems, from which it appears that 500 copies were printed, the major part of which were destroyed. 'My only consolation (says Dibdin) is that the volume is exceedingly rare!'"

567 [DIBDIN.] The Director. A Weekly Literary Journal, containing Essays on Subjects of Literature, the Fine Arts and Manners, Bibliographiana, &c. London: Longman. 1807

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2 vols., 8vo. An unlettered India proof PORTRAIT inserted in front of each volume. Contains essays on literature and the fine arts, bibliographiana, accounts of rare and curious books and book sales, sketches of modern writers, eminent ancient artists, &c.

DIBDIN. Specimen Bibliothecæ Britannicæ. Specimen of a Digested Catalogue of Rare, Curious, and Useful Books in the English Language, or appertaining to British Literature and Antiquities. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin. London: 1808.

4to, LARGE PAPER. EXCESSIVELY RARE. "The present impression is on large paper of which only eight copies were printed. The plate opposite page 14 is not attached to the small paper copies."— T. F. D. (Manuscript note by Dibdin.) Of ordinary copies 40 only were PRIVATELY PRINTED, not published.

569 DIBDIN.... Utopia; written in Latin by the Right Worthy and Famous Sir Thomas More, Knight, and translated into English by Raphe Robinson, A.D. 1551. A New Edition; With copious Notes... by the Rev. T. F. Dibdin, F.S.A.

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London: William Miller. 1808.

4to. LARGE PAPER. Forty copies only printed; with the PRIVATE PLATE of "The Family of Sir Thomas More," which is not in the small paper copies. A fine unlettered India proof PORTRAIT of MR. DIBDIN engraved by MEYER, with the border; and FOUR different unlettered India proof PORTRAITS of SIR THOMAS MORE inserted.

DIBDIN. The Bibliomania; or Book Madness; containing some account of the History, Symptoms, and Cure of this Fatal Disease.

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In an epistle addressed to Richard Heber, Esq. By the Rev. Thomas
Frognall Dibdin, F.S.A.
London: Longman. 1809.

8vo. FIRST EDITION. VERY RARE. PORTRAIT of SIR JOHN HARRINGTON inserted.
See Ferriar (J.) No. 710.

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DIBDIN. Typographical Antiquities or the History of Printing in England, Ireland, and Scotland, Containing Memoirs of our Ancient Printers, and a Register of the Books Printed by them. Begun by the late Joseph Ames. Considerably augmented by William Herbert, of Cheshunt, Herts; And now greatly enlarged, with Copious Notes, and illustrated with appropriate Engravings; Comprehending the History of English Literature, and a View of the Progress of the Art of Engraving, in Great Britain. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin. London: 1810-19.

4 vols., 4to.

Many of the plates in this copy are selected impressions from the unused stock in the hands of a London bookseller, and are consequently much finer than those usually found in the work. The rare Index [pp. 32.] to the early English books, subsequently printed for S. R. Maitland, is inserted at the end of the second volume. An extra PORTRAIT of AMES is also inserted.

DIBDIN. Bibliomania; or Book Madness: A Bibliographical Romance, in Six Parts. Illustrated with Cuts. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin. London: Printed for the Author. 1811.

8vo, wrinkled red morocco, square flexible back, morocco joints, silk linings, gilt edges. A choice specimen of CHARLES LEWIS' binding.

This was MR. UTTERSON'S COPY, and has his Arms in gold on the sides. The EXCESSIVELY RARE PORTRAIT of the AUTHOR "in Canonicals," of which twenty-five impressions only were taken, and the plate then destroyed, is inserted in three different states. (See the "Reminiscences," p. 325, for some account of this most rare plate.) This copy is one of those thus referred to at p. 289, of the "Reminiscences." "Some few dozen copies of the small paper were struck off with the word Bibliomania' in the title page printed in red ink. Those are now classed among the Libri Rarissimi.” A trial proof of the title page vignette, is also inserted.

DIBDIN. Bibliomania. [Another copy.]

London: 1811.

2 vols., 800. VERY RARE. A fine impression of the FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT of THOMAS BRITTON, the Musical Small Coal-Man, inserted. We have never seen another copy of this

work in two volumes.

"Abounds with anecdotes of Books and Book Collectors, an account of the rarer articles in their collections, and the prices at which they were sold. It will be always consulted as a first authority."

DIBDIN.

Book Rarities; or a Descriptive Catalogue of some of the most Curious, Rare, and Valuable Books of Early Date; Chiefly in the Collection of the Right Honourable George John Earl Spencer, By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin.

K.G. &c., &c., &c.

London: printed by W. Bulmer and Co. 1811. Svo, gilt edges. VERY RARE. Thirty-six copies only printed. Not published. "The Foundation Stone of the 'Bibliotheca Spenceriana.'"— Dibdin.

575 [DIBDIN.] Bibliography, a Poem, in Six Books. With Preface and Notes. London: 1812. 8vo. VERY RARE. Fifty copies only PRIVATELY PRINTED, not published, the greater part of which were destroyed by the author.

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"There is no title-page to this effusion from the pen of Dr. Dibdin.”— Martin.

DIBDIN. Bibliotheca Spenceriana; or a Descriptive Catalogue of the Books printed in the Fifteenth Century, and of many Valuable First Editions, in the Library of George John Earl Spencer, K.G., etc. etc. etc. By the Reverend Thomas Frognall Dibdin.

London: Printed for the Author. 1814-15.

4 vols. imp. 8vo.

AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER of the AUTHOR announcing the presentation of a copy of the work from EARL SPENCER to MR. THOMAS SHARPE at Coventry; EARL SPENCER'S presentation to MR. SHARPE and MR. SHARPE's book plate, inlaid on one leaf; and an open letter proof PORTRAIT OF EARL SPENCER, are inserted.

The duplicate of p. 509, Vol. III. containing the beautifully engraved figure of HESIOD, printed after the volume was issued, and wanting in many copies, is in its place in this.

"This catalogue contains only the works printed in the fifteenth century and the Editiones Principes. It is compiled with the greatest care and industry, and those who have had occasion to consult its pages, can testify to its accuracy and great utility. The collection is the finest private one in Europe; the catalogue will ever be regarded as of the first importance to the theologian, the historian, and the critic, and as a perfect model for the bibliographer.”— Lowndes.

DIBDIN. Ædes Althorpianæ; or an Account of the Mansion,
Books, and Pictures, at Althorp; the Residence of George John
Earl Spencer, K.G. To which is added a Supplement to the Biblio-
theca Spenceriana. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin.
London: Payne & Foss. 1822.

2 vols., imp. 8vo.

Besides the numerous beautiful ENGRAVINGS which accompany and adorn this work, there have been inserted FORTY additional ILLUSTRATIONS of the finest character, and, three excepted, all either proofs; artist's proofs before letters; India proofs; or India proofs before letters; two of which are impressions from PRIVATE PLATES, and of EXCESSIVE RARITY, viz: The Medallion Head of EARL SPENCER from a bust by CHANTREY; and a splendid impression of the celebrated large portrait of DIANE DE POICTIERS, engraved by THOMSON for EARL SPENCER, of which Fifty impressions only were printed, and the plate then destroyed. Copies of this portrait, when to be had, are worth ten guineas in London. The portrait of SIR JOHN SPENCER İS duplicated with an engraver's proof before letters. That of ROBERT SPENCER is triplicated with two engraver's proofs, on different papers, and before any letters. That of HENRY EARL of SUNDERLAND is triplicated by impressions from the plate in different states, before any lettering. GEORGE JOHN EARL SPENCER is duplicated by an India proof before letters. See the author's Reminiscences, II. 557-94, for an interesting account of the publication of this work, where it appears that the cost of engraving the portraits was upwards of £2000. It was designed as a Supplement to the "Bibliotheca Spenceriana" and contains accounts of the ancestors of Earl Spencer; of the Mansion at Althorp; of the gallery, with engravings of the most important pictures; and of editions of the Scriptures, Aldine Editions, and books printed in the fifteenth century, not contained in the former volumes.

DIBDIN. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Books printed in the Fifteenth Century, lately forming Part of the Library of the Duke Di Cassano Serra, and now the Property of George John Earl Spencer, K.G. With a General Index of Authors and Editions

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contained in the Present Volume, and in the Bibliotheca Spenceriana and Ædes Althorpianæ. By the Rev. Thomas Frognall Dibdin. London: Printed for the Author. 1823.

Imp. 8vo. Fine PORTRAIT of EARL SPENCER inserted. Forms another supplemental volume to the "Bibliotheca Spenceriana," with an index to the seven volumes, and completes the work.

DIBDIN. The Bibliographical Decameron; or, Ten Days Pleasant Discourse upon Illuminated Manuscripts, and Subjects connected with Early Engravings, Typography, and Bibliography. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin. London: Printed for the Author. 1817.

3 vols., imp. 8vo.

These beautiful volumes contain nearly SEVENTY inserted PORTRAITS of persons alluded to in their pages, FIFTY-FIVE of which consist of PROOFS, INDIA PROOFS, and INDIA PROOFS BEFORE LETTERS; including nearly thirty impressions from PRIVATE PLATES, of which the following is a partial list. The AUTHOR ; India proof, painted and etched by WYATT, 1844.— WILLIAM ALEXANDER; India proof,VERY RARE.-. - JOHN BROSTER, the auctioneer; India proof, VERY RARE. THOMAS BAKER; "Quisquilius." India proof before letters, RARE.— Sir HENRY ENGLEFIELD; proof, drawn and etched by SIR FRANCIS CHANTREY.— LORD GRENVILLE; proof before letters, A GEM, of EXCESSIVE RARITY. CHARLES LEWIS, the bookbinder; a star proof on India paper.— MR. Lang; “Meliades." India proof, VERY RARE.—MARY QUEEN of SCOTS; A GEM, twenty-five copies only struck off, EXCESSIVELY RARE.—Sir M. M. SYKES; two impressions, India proofs, before and after letters.- EARL SPENCER; proof before letters, RARE. EARL SPENCER; India proof, engraved by BARTOLOZZI 1792. VERY RARE.— E. V. UTTERSON; India proof before letters.- MRS. UTTERSON; India proof before letters. And others. In addition to which, there are also inserted; a beautiful India proof impression of the VERY RARE and costly engraving of "THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE;" drawn and engraved by LEWIS, after the original by VERONESI.- An impression on India paper and probably UNIQUE, of the missing woodcut designed for the work, but not found in any copy, respecting which see a "Tale of Woe," in Vol. 11. p. 259. An elegant and highly finished COLOURED CHALK DRAWING of CHRISTOPHER PLANTIN, the celebrated printer; by the CHEVALIER VAN BREE, from the original by RUBENS.- Duplicate impressions, artist's unlettered proofs, of the PORTRAITS of FROBEN, and CHRACHERODE;—and an original Prospectus of the Decameron, June 6th, 1815. 2 leaves.

The "beautiful specimen" of printing in gold, "glittering like the sun," missing in many copies, will be found in its place in Vol. 11.

"This work may be considered as a continuation of the Bibliomania, the same characters being introduced in the dialogues. From the information which it contains, and the splendor of the decorations and printing, it will ever be considered as a model of excellence and good taste in typography and the arts. Both the copper-plates and the wood-cuts which embellished the work have been destroyed."— Lowndes.

DIBDIN. A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany. By the Rev. Tho. Frognall Dibdin.

London: Printed for the Author. 1821. 4 vols., imp. 8vo.

Three volumes extended to FOUR, with an extra title page, in exact fac-simile, for the fourth volume: and containing in addition to the numerous engravings whieh accompany the work, nearly ONE HUNDRED FINE inserted ILLUSTRATIONS; all but two of which are either proofs, India proofs, or proofs before letters; comprising among others, a fine subscription set of "Lewis's Groups," genuine proofs on India paper obtained from the parts as originally issued; together with the ENTIRE TEXT of the work, including the very scarce and exceedingly tart eight page "Advertisement," subsequently suppressed, respecting the "little unpleasantness' between MR. LEWIS and the AUTHOR of the Tour. A complete India proof set of the TEN FINE PLATES engraved for the second edition of the Tour, none of which were issued with the

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first. The portrait of COMPTE DE BRIENNE, one of the set, is in duplicate in two states. Complete sets are of EXCESSIVE RARITY in any condition; and perhaps unfindable on India paper, and genuine proofs, as this set is guaranteed to be. There are also inserted THE M. LAMOUROUX; etched by COTMAN.The very fine and scarce PORTRAIT, from a PRIVATE PLATE, of Doм. ARTARIA.-The RARE and very beautiful PORTRAIT, also from a PRIVATE PLATE, of The ABBÉ DE LA RUE.— And an exact and artistic copy, in WATER COLOUR, from the DRAWING of DIANE DE POICTIERS the original of which was sold in London for 25 guineas.- The large print of the "HALT OF THE PILGRIMS," missing in many copies will be found in its place. The "View of the Interior of the Public Library at Rouen," is in duplicate, in two states. The sixty-three engravings in the text are all upon India paper.—The large full length duplicate PORTRAIT of the COMPTE DE BRIENNE, is of EXCESSIVE RARITY; a copy was recently priced by Mr. Quaritch at four guineas.

"A work calculated to have as intoxicating an effect on the imagination of literary antiquaries, as the adventures of the heroes of the Round Table on all true knights, or the tales of the early American voyagers on the ardent spirits of their age. It has not passed, however, without some hostile (though unfounded) remarks from the printers, binders, and librarians of France."— Wrangbam.

DIBDIN. [First Thoughts. Corrected Proof Sheets of the Tour in France and Germany.]

Imp. 8vo.

Nearly one hundred and forty proof pages of the "Tour in France and Germany." Covered with MR. DIBDIN's corrections, alterations, and additions in his own hand writing. An interesting example of the elaborate process attendant upon the production of his beautiful books.

"It is very curious, consisting of a number of proof sheets of the Foreign Bibliographical Tour, with numerous alterations, remarks, &c. &c. These sheets are called First Thoughts, because the text in the published work varies considerably therefrom."

582 [DIBDIN.] Lettre Neuvième relatif à la Bibliothèque de Rouen, traduite de l'Anglais, avec des Notes par T. Licquet, Conservateur de cette Bibliothèque. Paris: 1821.

Imp. 8vo. ONLY ONE HUNDRED COPIES of this RARE TRACT were printed. It seldom occurs for sale.

583 [DIBDIN.] Lettre Trentième concernant l'Imprimerie et la Librairie de Paris, traduite de l'Anglais, avec des notes, par G. A. Crapelet. Paris. 1821.

Imp. 8vo. Only ONE HUNDRED COPIES printed; the Notes and Preface which contain much that is "silly" and "scurrilous," drew from Dr. Dibdin the following reply.

584 DIBDIN.

DIBDIN. A Roland for an Oliver; or, Brief Remarks upon the Preface and Notes of G. A. Crapelet, attached to his Translation of the Thirtieth Letter of the Bibliographical, Antiquarian, and Picturesque Tour. By the Author of that Tour. London: 1821.

Imp. 8vo. Of this EXCESSIVELY RARE morceau, the RAREST perhaps of all Dr. Dibdin's works, ONLY THIRTY-SIX COPIES were PRIVATELY PRINTED.

585 [DIBDIN.] Lettre d'un Relieur Français a un Bibliographe Anglais, par Lesné, Řelieur, a Paris.

Paris: 1822.

Imp. 8vo. LARGE PAPER. ONE HUNDRED COPIES only printed. VERY RARE.

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