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Dibdin, Thomas Frognall. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF RARE & VALUABLE EDITIONS OF THE GREEK & ROMAN CLASSICS. $125.

Hardbound. Cloth. Octavo. Two volumes bound in one. iv.xiii.562+ iv.580pp. London: Harding & Lepard, 1827.

Dibden's intent in this bibliography was to produce a manual, or a guide that would constitute a "Vade Mecum" for collectors. The first edition was a slim 64 pages. The fourth and best edition we reprint has bloated to nearly 1200 pages describing 3500 editions of the classics. Also included is an account of Polyglot bibles, Polyglot Psalters, Hebrew Bibles, Greek Bibles and Greek Testaments; the Greek Fathers and the Latin Fathers. This bibliography remains a landmark work in the history of book collecting. The annotations are long and useful. There are valuable cross-references to other works. The arrangement of the work is alphabetical by author, then chronological by date of publication. Besterman 1374.

di San Filippo, Pietro Amat. BIOGRAFIA DEI VIAGGIATORI ITALIANI. COLLA BIBLIOGRAFIA DELLE LORO OPERE. $145.

8vo. 3 vols. In 1. 742, 85, 325 pp. Rome, 1882-84. ISBN 1-888262-20-6.

This still unsurpassed work contains 717 chronologically arranged entries for Italian explorers and covers the period 1120-1881. The definitive edition, with indexes and appendices. It includes, importantly, Amat & Uzielli's studies of the maps of Italian exploration from the 13^th-17^th centuries. Because of its rarity, this work has yet to be as appreciated as it deserves. Besterman 6464 & 1153.

Dodgson, Campbell. CATALOGUE OF EARLY GERMAN AND FLEMISH WOODCUTS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM. $110.

Cloth. Two volumes bound in one. Xii, 568 + ix, 450 + 39.

The period covered in this catalogue includes all the activity of the various schools of wood-engraving in Germany and the Low Countries, from the dawn of the art circa 1400 to its temporary extinction about 1630-1640. The first part covers German, Dutch and Flemish woodcuts down to 1500. The second part covers German Woodcuts from 1501-1550. There is important biographical and bibliographical information on hundreds of artists and thousands of prints. The annotations provided are extensive and useful. Our edition includes the Index to Dodgson done by A. Lauter, and the concordance to Schreiber's manual. Profusely Illustrated.

Dolch, Walter. BIBLIOGRAPHIE der Österreichischen Drucke des XV. und XVI. Jahrhunderts. $60.00

Langer, Eduard, 1852-1914.
Dolch, Walther,; 1883-1914.
Schwarz, Ignaz,;1867-1925.

Cloth. Octavo viii.172. Illustrated. Vienna: Verlag Von Gilhofer & Ranschburg, 1913.
Conceived as a long-term project encompassing several volumes, this bibliography was undertaken with the object of producing the definitive catalogue of Austrian printing during this period. Regrettably, only this volume was produced. No doubt the war cut short the effort. Dolch's work, under the general editorship of Eduard Langer, remains a standwork work in the field. 200 incunables from Trient, Vienna and Schrattenthal are very meticulously described. There are extensive notes, very detailed descriptions and cross references to the standard works. Short introductory essays describe the first books from each printer, and there is a useful index at the end. This standard work is hard to find, and has not been reprinted. Besterman 5084.

Dorbon-Aine. BIBLIOTHECA ESOTERICA. CATALOGUE ANNOTE ET ILLUSTRE DE 6707 OUVRAGES… DES SCIENCES OCCULTES. $85.

8vo., 656 pp. Illustrated. Paris, n.d. ISBN 1-57898-010-0.

Bibliotheca Esoterica includes 6,700 works on alchemy, astrology, chiromancy, demonology, magic, mysticism, prophesies, sorcery, witchcraft, spiritualism, theosophy, hypnotism, magnetism and secret societies (Masons, Templars and Rosicrucians). Our second foray into the occult field, Bibliotheca Esoterica is perhaps most important for its extensive notes and numerous illustrations. Each entry includes author, title, place & date of publication, format, pagination and the number of illustrations. (See also our reprint of Rosenthal's Bibliotheca Magica et Pneumatica).

Drake-Brockman. British Somaliland. $75.00

Octavo. English. xvi, 334 p. : incl. illus., geneal. tables, diagrs. plates (1 fold.) port., fold. map. London : Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1912 . This book, by the medical officer of the Somaliland Protectorate, is mainly an account of the Somali people, and is the result of ten years' acquaintance with that race. The flora and fauna and the economic resources of the countryare also considered. Of equal interest are the opening chapters. They contain an historical summary, and give the best description we have of Zeila, Berbera, and the other ports. Indeed, though no systematic topographical survey of the protectorate is attempted by the author, the attentive reader will not close the book without having gained an accurate knowledge of its leading characteristics. There is considerable treatment of the history of the region, and its trade. The student of historical geography will find several helpful suggestions regarding its inhabitants, civilization, and trade. The Somali themselves arc considered at some length. There are many very fine photographs and a good sketch-map.

Drexel, Theodor. CATALOG DER KOCHBUCHER-SAMMLUNG. $50.

8vo. 240 pp. Frankfurt am M., 1885-1891. ISBN 1-888262-25-7.

This collected edition of the individually published catalogues and supplements of the fine cookbook collection formed by Theodor Drexel includes works in German [1-123], French [124-188], English [189-216], Latin, Italian, Spanish [217-242], Dutch and Swedish [243-258]. An index follows the first part. The rarity of this gastronomic bibliography with a complete set of the supplements is attested to by the fact that Bitting cites only the original catalogue and first supplement [Bitting 129-130].

Du Faur, Curt Von Faber. GERMAN BAROQUE LITERATURE. A CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION IN THE YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. $95.

Cloth, 8vo. 2 v. in one. xlii, 496; xvii, 185 pp. New Haven: Yale University., 1958-1969. ISBN 1-57898-050-X.

This work is much more than a simple bibliography. There are literally thousands of concise biographies. There is also extensive discussion of illustrated books as well as books on magic, the Jesuits and other curious subjects. The biographies are invaluable. Two volumes bound in one. The first volume covers 1,875 books. The supplement describes an additional 500 books. Besterman 2543. Sheehy BD827.

Duff, A. M. (Arnold Mackay). Freedmen in The Early Roman Empire. $60.00
Hardbound. Octavo. xii, 252 p. front., plates. Oxford, The Clarendon press, 1928. Chapters on The Slave Market, Manumission, Legal Relations between Patron and Freedman, Social Status of Freedmen, Grades of Freedmen, Freedmen in Private Life, Freedmen in Public Life, Imperial Freedmen, Governmental Policy Towards Freedmen and Their Influence on Society. Illustrated. Bookseller Inventory # 1298

Dunthorne, Gordon. FLOWER AND FRUIT PRINTS OF THE 18^th & EARLY 19^th CENTURIES. THEIR HISTORY, MAKERS & USES, WITH A CATALOGUE RAISONNE OF THE WORKS IN WHICH THEY ARE FOUND. $95.

4vo. xiv, 275 pp. profusely illustrated. Washington, D.C., 1938. ISBN 1-888262-05-2.

Dunthorne's Fruit & Flower Prints is a standard work of illustrated botanical books. It is one of those rare works of bibliography, which have a wide appeal outside the world of book and print collectors.

Duportal, Jeanne. ÉTUDE SUR LES LIVRES À FIGURES ÉDITÉS EN FRANCE DE 1601 À 1660. $75.00

Oversized octavo. Book 3 p. l., viii, 388, [3] p. 45 pl. (incl. ports., plan, facsims.) Paris, É. Champion, 1914

An important bibliography and history of illustrated books published in France between 1601-1660, with a chapter examining the industry and trade of illustrated books. From the series: Revue des Bibliothèque(Supplement XIII). Elaborately illustrated with 45 engraved plates.
Duportal describes 300 illustrated books from the period. There are chapters devoted to the individual artists, the commerce of bookselling during the period, the illustration process during this period and the important works themselves.
Duportal's work remains a standard work to this day. Besterman 3010.

Duportal, Jeanne . CONTRIBUTION AU CATALOGUE GÉNÉRALE DES LIVRES À FIGURES DU XVIIE SIÈCLE (1601-1633) $50.

Oversized octavo. 2 p. l., [vii]-xvi, 235, [1] p., 1 l. Paris, É. Champion, 1914

Duportal describes 706 illustrated books published from 1601 to 1633. Most all of the titles are printed in the French. The arrangement is chronological. For each book Duportal provides the following information:

A. Author
B. Full title
C. Place of publication
D. Number of plates
E. Engraver
F. Signature on plates.
G. Occasional Annotations.
H. Location

Originally published in 1914, this remains a useful work today. Besterman 3010.

Duret, Théodore. LIVRES & ALBUMS ILLUSTRÉS DU JAPON. $75.

Hardbound. Cloth. Octavo. pp.[iii].322.Paris: Ernest Leroux for the Bibliotheque Nationale: Departement des Estampes, 1900.

Duret's bibliography of Japanese illustrated books is practically unobtainable. There are no copies on the internet and it has never been reprinted. The author describes 581 early [before 1900] Japanese books in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Department of Prints. The first book described dates from 1582. There are useful annotations, such as the aforementioned book being the first illustrated book published in Japan. Chapters include a treatment of the history of engraving in Japan, primitive books, and artists such as Moronobou, Massanobou, Tanghe, Haronobou, Kyonaga, Shounsho, Outamaro, Toyokouni, Massayoshi, Hiroshighe, Gakoutei, Hokousai and many others. There is also a chapter on reproductions of the engravings made during the 19th century. Besterman 3019.

Durling, Richard J. A CATALOGUE OF SIXTEENTH CENTURY PRINTED BOOKS IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE. $75.

Cloth, Octavo.xxii, 698 pp. Bethesda: National Library of Medicine, 1967. ISBN 1-57898-137-9.

Durling's catalogue lists and describes all sixteenth century imprints held by the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine. In all 4808 imprints are fully described. This catalogue, along with the Wellcome Historical Medical Library's catalogue of pre-1641 imprints, should provide the student of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance medicine a rich field for investigation. Durling also provides a geographical index of printers and publishers, a name index of printers and publishers, a listing of books were either printers, publishers or place of printing were unknown, and a concordance of STC items.

Duveen, Denis I. BIBLIOTHECA ALCHEMICA ET CHEMICA. AN ANNOTATED CATALOGUE OF PRINTED BOOKS ON ALCHEMY, CHEMISTRY AND COGNATE SUBJECTS IN THE LIBRARY OF DENIS I. DUVEEN. $85.

8vo. [10], 669, [16]pp. London, 1949. ISBN 1-888262-26-5.

The literature on alchemy and chemistry is very large indeed. There are however few large-scale bibliographies that aid one in traversing this important field. Many that do exist are merely handlists or sadly out of date. The Duveen catalogue contains concise annotations on the 2,000 works cited, making it a useful and important source of the history, biography and bibliography of early chemistry. Bibliotheca Alchemica et Chemica provides full bibliographica descriptions for works from the 16^th to the 19^th centuries. Sheehy EC11. Besterman 278.

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	Dibdin, Thomas Frognall. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF RARE & VALUABLE EDITIONS OF THE GREEK & ROMAN CLASSICS. $125. Hardbound. Cloth. Octavo. Two volumes bound in one. iv.xiii.562+ iv.580pp. London: Harding & Lepard, 1827. Dibden's intent in this bibliography was to produce a manual, or a guide that would constitute a "Vade Mecum" for collectors. The first edition was a slim 64 pages. The fourth and best edition we reprint has bloated to nearly 1200 pages describing 3500 editions of the classics. Also included is an account of Polyglot bibles, Polyglot Psalters, Hebrew Bibles, Greek Bibles and Greek Testaments; the Greek Fathers and the Latin Fathers. This bibliography remains a landmark work in the history of book collecting. The annotations are long and useful. There are valuable cross-references to other works. The arrangement of the work is alphabetical by author, then chronological by date of publication. Besterman 1374.
	di San Filippo, Pietro Amat. BIOGRAFIA DEI VIAGGIATORI ITALIANI. COLLA BIBLIOGRAFIA DELLE LORO OPERE. $145. 8vo. 3 vols. In 1. 742, 85, 325 pp. Rome, 1882-84. ISBN 1-888262-20-6. This still unsurpassed work contains 717 chronologically arranged entries for Italian explorers and covers the period 1120-1881. The definitive edition, with indexes and appendices. It includes, importantly, Amat & Uzielli's studies of the maps of Italian exploration from the 13^th-17^th centuries. Because of its rarity, this work has yet to be as appreciated as it deserves. Besterman 6464 & 1153.
	Dodgson, Campbell. CATALOGUE OF EARLY GERMAN AND FLEMISH WOODCUTS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM. $110. Cloth. Two volumes bound in one. Xii, 568 + ix, 450 + 39. The period covered in this catalogue includes all the activity of the various schools of wood-engraving in Germany and the Low Countries, from the dawn of the art circa 1400 to its temporary extinction about 1630-1640. The first part covers German, Dutch and Flemish woodcuts down to 1500. The second part covers German Woodcuts from 1501-1550. There is important biographical and bibliographical information on hundreds of artists and thousands of prints. The annotations provided are extensive and useful. Our edition includes the Index to Dodgson done by A. Lauter, and the concordance to Schreiber's manual. Profusely Illustrated.
	Dolch, Walter. BIBLIOGRAPHIE der Österreichischen Drucke des XV. und XVI. Jahrhunderts. $60.00 Langer, Eduard, 1852-1914. Dolch, Walther,; 1883-1914. Schwarz, Ignaz,;1867-1925. Cloth. Octavo viii.172. Illustrated. Vienna: Verlag Von Gilhofer & Ranschburg, 1913. Conceived as a long-term project encompassing several volumes, this bibliography was undertaken with the object of producing the definitive catalogue of Austrian printing during this period. Regrettably, only this volume was produced. No doubt the war cut short the effort. Dolch's work, under the general editorship of Eduard Langer, remains a standwork work in the field. 200 incunables from Trient, Vienna and Schrattenthal are very meticulously described. There are extensive notes, very detailed descriptions and cross references to the standard works. Short introductory essays describe the first books from each printer, and there is a useful index at the end. This standard work is hard to find, and has not been reprinted. Besterman 5084.
	Dorbon-Aine. BIBLIOTHECA ESOTERICA. CATALOGUE ANNOTE ET ILLUSTRE DE 6707 OUVRAGES… DES SCIENCES OCCULTES. $85. 8vo., 656 pp. Illustrated. Paris, n.d. ISBN 1-57898-010-0. Bibliotheca Esoterica includes 6,700 works on alchemy, astrology, chiromancy, demonology, magic, mysticism, prophesies, sorcery, witchcraft, spiritualism, theosophy, hypnotism, magnetism and secret societies (Masons, Templars and Rosicrucians). Our second foray into the occult field, Bibliotheca Esoterica is perhaps most important for its extensive notes and numerous illustrations. Each entry includes author, title, place & date of publication, format, pagination and the number of illustrations. (See also our reprint of Rosenthal's Bibliotheca Magica et Pneumatica).
	Drake-Brockman. *British Somaliland.* $75.00 Octavo. English. xvi, 334 p. : incl. illus., geneal. tables, diagrs. plates (1 fold.) port., fold. map. London : Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1912 . This book, by the medical officer of the Somaliland Protectorate, is mainly an account of the Somali people, and is the result of ten years' acquaintance with that race. The flora and fauna and the economic resources of the countryare also considered. Of equal interest are the opening chapters. They contain an historical summary, and give the best description we have of Zeila, Berbera, and the other ports. Indeed, though no systematic topographical survey of the protectorate is attempted by the author, the attentive reader will not close the book without having gained an accurate knowledge of its leading characteristics. There is considerable treatment of the history of the region, and its trade. The student of historical geography will find several helpful suggestions regarding its inhabitants, civilization, and trade. The Somali themselves arc considered at some length. There are many very fine photographs and a good sketch-map.
	*Drexel, Theodor.* CATALOG DER KOCHBUCHER-SAMMLUNG. $50. 8vo. 240 pp. Frankfurt am M., 1885-1891. ISBN 1-888262-25-7. This collected edition of the individually published catalogues and supplements of the fine cookbook collection formed by Theodor Drexel includes works in German [1-123], French [124-188], English [189-216], Latin, Italian, Spanish [217-242], Dutch and Swedish [243-258]. An index follows the first part. The rarity of this gastronomic bibliography with a complete set of the supplements is attested to by the fact that Bitting cites only the original catalogue and first supplement [Bitting 129-130].
	Du Faur, Curt Von Faber. GERMAN BAROQUE LITERATURE. A CATALOGUE OF THE COLLECTION IN THE YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. $95. Cloth, 8vo. 2 v. in one. xlii, 496; xvii, 185 pp. New Haven: Yale University., 1958-1969. ISBN 1-57898-050-X. This work is much more than a simple bibliography. There are literally thousands of concise biographies. There is also extensive discussion of illustrated books as well as books on magic, the Jesuits and other curious subjects. The biographies are invaluable. Two volumes bound in one. The first volume covers 1,875 books. The supplement describes an additional 500 books. Besterman 2543. Sheehy BD827.
	Duff, A. M. (Arnold Mackay). Freedmen in The Early Roman Empire. $60.00 Hardbound. Octavo. xii, 252 p. front., plates. Oxford, The Clarendon press, 1928. Chapters on The Slave Market, Manumission, Legal Relations between Patron and Freedman, Social Status of Freedmen, Grades of Freedmen, Freedmen in Private Life, Freedmen in Public Life, Imperial Freedmen, Governmental Policy Towards Freedmen and Their Influence on Society. Illustrated. Bookseller Inventory # 1298
	Dunthorne, Gordon. FLOWER AND FRUIT PRINTS OF THE 18^th & EARLY 19^th CENTURIES. THEIR HISTORY, MAKERS & USES, WITH A CATALOGUE RAISONNE OF THE WORKS IN WHICH THEY ARE FOUND. $95. 4vo. xiv, 275 pp. profusely illustrated. Washington, D.C., 1938. ISBN 1-888262-05-2. Dunthorne's Fruit & Flower Prints is a standard work of illustrated botanical books. It is one of those rare works of bibliography, which have a wide appeal outside the world of book and print collectors.
	Duportal, Jeanne. ÉTUDE SUR LES LIVRES À FIGURES ÉDITÉS EN FRANCE DE 1601 À 1660. $75.00 Oversized octavo. Book 3 p. l., viii, 388, [3] p. 45 pl. (incl. ports., plan, facsims.) Paris, É. Champion, 1914 An important bibliography and history of illustrated books published in France between 1601-1660, with a chapter examining the industry and trade of illustrated books. From the series: Revue des Bibliothèque(Supplement XIII). Elaborately illustrated with 45 engraved plates. Duportal describes 300 illustrated books from the period. There are chapters devoted to the individual artists, the commerce of bookselling during the period, the illustration process during this period and the important works themselves. Duportal's work remains a standard work to this day. Besterman 3010.
	*Duportal,* Jeanne . CONTRIBUTION AU CATALOGUE GÉNÉRALE DES LIVRES À FIGURES DU XVIIE SIÈCLE (1601-1633) $50. Oversized octavo. 2 p. l., [vii]-xvi, 235, [1] p., 1 l. Paris, É. Champion, 1914 Duportal describes 706 illustrated books published from 1601 to 1633. Most all of the titles are printed in the French. The arrangement is chronological. For each book Duportal provides the following information: A. Author B. Full title C. Place of publication D. Number of plates E. Engraver F. Signature on plates. G. Occasional Annotations. H. Location Originally published in 1914, this remains a useful work today. Besterman 3010.
	Duret, Théodore. LIVRES & ALBUMS ILLUSTRÉS DU JAPON. $75. Hardbound. Cloth. Octavo. pp.[iii].322.Paris: Ernest Leroux for the Bibliotheque Nationale: Departement des Estampes, 1900. Duret's bibliography of Japanese illustrated books is practically unobtainable. There are no copies on the internet and it has never been reprinted. The author describes 581 early [before 1900] Japanese books in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Department of Prints. The first book described dates from 1582. There are useful annotations, such as the aforementioned book being the first illustrated book published in Japan. Chapters include a treatment of the history of engraving in Japan, primitive books, and artists such as Moronobou, Massanobou, Tanghe, Haronobou, Kyonaga, Shounsho, Outamaro, Toyokouni, Massayoshi, Hiroshighe, Gakoutei, Hokousai and many others. There is also a chapter on reproductions of the engravings made during the 19th century. Besterman 3019.
	Durling, Richard J. A CATALOGUE OF SIXTEENTH CENTURY PRINTED BOOKS IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE. $75. Cloth, Octavo.xxii, 698 pp. Bethesda: National Library of Medicine, 1967. ISBN 1-57898-137-9. Durling's catalogue lists and describes all sixteenth century imprints held by the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine. In all 4808 imprints are fully described. This catalogue, along with the Wellcome Historical Medical Library's catalogue of pre-1641 imprints, should provide the student of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance medicine a rich field for investigation. Durling also provides a geographical index of printers and publishers, a name index of printers and publishers, a listing of books were either printers, publishers or place of printing were unknown, and a concordance of STC items.
	Duveen, Denis I. BIBLIOTHECA ALCHEMICA ET CHEMICA. AN ANNOTATED CATALOGUE OF PRINTED BOOKS ON ALCHEMY, CHEMISTRY AND COGNATE SUBJECTS IN THE LIBRARY OF DENIS I. DUVEEN. $85. 8vo. [10], 669, [16]pp. London, 1949. ISBN 1-888262-26-5. The literature on alchemy and chemistry is very large indeed. There are however few large-scale bibliographies that aid one in traversing this important field. Many that do exist are merely handlists or sadly out of date. The Duveen catalogue contains concise annotations on the 2,000 works cited, making it a useful and important source of the history, biography and bibliography of early chemistry. Bibliotheca Alchemica et Chemica provides full bibliographica descriptions for works from the 16^th to the 19^th centuries. Sheehy EC11. Besterman 278.
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