Catalogue of First Editions of American Authors. Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Statesmen, Essayists, Dramatists, Novelists, Travellers, Humorists, &c., &c. &c.
New York: Leon & Brother, 1885. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers, blue cloth spine. Sides lightly soiled, a marginal nick on a couple of leaves. Item #409676
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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