Between the Covers

Hardcover. Fourteen separate catalogs in printed wrappers, bound together in one volume: Nos. 41, 51, 60, 70, 119, 137, 143, 156-158, 166, 179, 180, and "Periodicals Catalogue." Various dates from 1890-1897. Thick octavo (over 800 total pages). Moderate toning to the text pages, a very good collection of untrimmed catalogs, with the edges stained red. Bound in fine modern period-style quarter calf and marbled paper over boards, gilt-stamped leather spine label. A scarce collection of Americana catalogs (including supplements) from this important German bookseller. Subjects include North America, Central and South America, Voyages, German-Americana, Bibliography, and scientific periodicals.

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