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• First editions -- Periodicals
• Literature -- First editions
• Literature -- First editions -- Bibliography
• American literature -- First editions
• Bible -- First editions
• Brazilian literature -- First editions
• Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Bibliography -- First editions
• English fiction -- First editions
• English literature -- First editions
• English poetry -- First editions
• French literature -- First editions
• German literature -- First editions
• Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- First editions
• Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 -- First editions
• Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923 -- First editions
• Literature, Modern -- First editions
• Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 -- First editions
• Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Bibliography -- First editions
• Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- First editions
• Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 -- Bibliography -- First editions
• Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 Queen Mab -- First editions
• Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 -- Bibliography -- First editions
• Swiss literature (German) -- Bibliography -- First editions

• Catalogue of the library of Robert Hoe of New York; illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, historical bindings, early English literature, rare Americana, French illustrated books, eighteenth century English authors, autographs, manuscripts ... To be sold by auction ... by the Anderson Auction Company. (D. Taylor, 1911), by Robert Hoe (page images at HathiTrust)
• The literary treasures forming the library of the late General Brayton Ives. (Lent & Graff co., 1915), by Brayton Ives (page images at HathiTrust)
• Berühmte erstdrucke. (P. Graupe, 1920), by G. A. E. Bogeng (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of to-day and how to tell them (J. B. Lippincott company, 1929), by H. S. Boutell (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the library of Robert Hoe of New York; illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, historical bindings, early English literature, rare Americana, French illustrated books, eighteenth century English authors, autographs, manuscripts, etc. ... To be sold by auction ... by the Anderson Auction Company ... New York ... (D. Taylor & Co., 1911), by Robert Hoe (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of first editions, a page of modern presses, the press of John Henry Nash, a bibliography [and] autograph letters. (Gelber, Lilienthal, Inc., 1928), by Lilienthal Gelber and Inc Gelber-Lilienthal (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of American and English authors, Grolier club and fine press publications, inscribed copies, autographs of celebrities, including the collection of the late Brandreth Symonds ... and selections from the library of Ralph E. Samuel ... (American art association, inc., 1926), by New York American Art Association, Ralph E. Samuel, and Brandreth Symonds (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of to-day and how to tell them : United States and England (J.B. Lippincott Co., 1939), by H. S. Boutell and Roger Boutell (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of ten American authors (The Anderson Auction Co., 1909), by Jacob Chester Chamberlain and Inc Anderson Galleries (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of one hundred masterpieces of literature. (Pearson & Co., in the 1900s), by J. Pearson & Co (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A catalogue of an exhibition of the first editions of one hundred famous books from 1463-1795... (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of English and American authors, standard sets in fine bindings, limited editions, illustrated books, Americana, voyages and travel, a fine collection of books on art and architecture ... Property of the Southern California Group of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, to be sold at unrestricted public auction September 29, 1949 ... (Ames Art Galleries, 1949), by Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. Southern California Chapter and Beverly Hills Ames Art Galleries (page images at HathiTrust)
• Science, medicine, economics, etc., in first editions. (The Scribner book store, 1940), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)
• Check list of modern first editions. (Scribners, 1947), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)
• Science and thought in the 19th century : a collection of first editions (Scribners, 1937), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)
• A catalogue of an exhibition of the first editions of one hundred famous books. (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of the works of esteemed authors and book illustrators of the XIXth century. Association books and mss. Sports and pastimes. (Maggs Bros., 1911), by Maggs Bros (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Editiones principes of one hundred masterpieces of the world's literature printed between the years 1470 and 1870. (J. Pearson & Co., 1904), by J. Pearson & Co (page images at HathiTrust)
• The library of the late Ogden Goelet of New York. (American art association, Anderson galleries, inc., 1935), by Ogden Goelet and Anderson Galleries American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• First editions of nineteenth century authors, including the Edward FitzGerald collection of autographed letters, signed, a remarkable series of editions of Omar Khayyám, fine copies of the London, Madras and American issues, translations in foreign languages, special and limited editions, and some Persian manuscripts of this classic, etc., formed by the late Charles D. Burrage, of Boston, Mass. (American Art Association, Inc., 1927), by Charles Dana Burrage and American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Library of Robert Hoe (Anderson Auction Company, 1911), by Inc Anderson Galleries and Henry J. B. Clements (page images at HathiTrust)
• Autograph letters & manuscripts, standard sets, Kelmscott, Doves & other press publications, first editions of English & American authors, illuminated manuscripts, color plate books ... Property of Mrs. R.A. Springs, Sr. ... and property of other owners ... Public auction sale March 11 ... [and] March 12 ... (New York, 1946), by Parke-Bernet Galleries and R. A. Springs (page images at HathiTrust)

• The Rowfant library : a catalogue of the printed books, manuscripts, autograph letters, drawings and pictures collected by Frederick Locker-Lampson. (Bernard Quaritch, 1886), by Frederick Locker-Lampson, George Cruikshank, Augustine Birrell, and Godfrey Tennyson Lampson Locker-Lampson (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• First editions, autograph letters and manuscripts : and other important items ; including the superb Charles Lamb collection (The Association, 1935), by American Art Association. Anderson galleries,Inc and Dean Sage (page images at HathiTrust)
• George D. Smith's illustrated catalogue. (New York, 1910), by George D. Smith (Firm) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Rowfant library. A catalogue of the printed books, manuscripts, autograph letters, drawings and pictures (B. Quaritch, 1886), by Frederick Locker-Lampson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Illustrated catalogue of a notable collection of first editions : costume and colored plate books, manuscripts and association items of superlative interest from various collections including those of Mr. David G. Joyce of Chicago, Illinois, Captain E. W. Martindell of Ashford, England. To be sold ... January 26th and 27th, 1922. (The American Art Association, Managers, 1922), by American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of a remarkable collection of association copies and first editions formed by the Rev. L.M. Powers of Haverhill, Mass. : including unusually complete and interesting collections of the works of S.L. Clemens ... and others : to be sold at auction ... April 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1911 ... by the Merwin-Clayton Sales Company ...New York. (Merwin-Clayton Sales Co., 1911), by Levi M. Powers and Merwin-Clayton Sales Company (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of illustrated works and first editions in the library of Charles A. Morrogh. ([Brower Bros.], 1902), by Charles A. Morrogh (page images at HathiTrust)
• George D. Smith's illustrated catalogue of fine books. ([s.n.], 1903), by George D. Smith Book Co (page images at HathiTrust)

• First report of a book-collector: a brief answer to the frequent question "Why first editions?" (Marion press, 1897), by William Harris Arnold (page images at HathiTrust)
• A catalogue of an exhibition of the first editions of one hundred famous books. On view from December first to December sixth. (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913), by Charles Scribner's Sons (page images at HathiTrust)

• First editions of one hundred books famous in the world's literature (J. Pearson & co., 1904), by firm Pearson (page images at HathiTrust)
• First report of a book-collector: a brief answer to the frequent question "Why first editions?" (Marion press, 1897), by William Harris Arnold (page images at HathiTrust)
• First report of a book-collector : comprising : a brief answer to the frequent question "Why first editions?" With some remarks on the common supposition that mere scarcity is a reason for collecting them ; and five egotistical chapters of anecdote and advice addressed to the beginner in book-collecting ; followed by an account of book-worms (Dodd, Mead, 1898), by William Harris Arnold (page images at HathiTrust)

• Illustrated catalogue of early English and later literature mainly in first editions, Americana and French illustrated books, beautiful bindings by famous masters (The American Art Association, 1920), by Edwin B. Holden and American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• Trade prices current of American first editions, 1937-1940. (Bowker, 1937), by R.R. Bowker Company (page images at HathiTrust)
• Early American children's books (The Southworth Press, 1933), by A. S. W. Rosenbach and A. Edward Newton (page images at HathiTrust)
• First editions of ... American authors (The Anderson auction company, 1909), by Jacob Chester Chamberlain and Inc Anderson Galleries (page images at HathiTrust)
• A record of books & letters (Jamaica, Queensborough, N.Y., Marion Press, 1901), by William Harris Arnold and Leon H. Vincent (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of first editions of American authors, poets, philosophers, historians, statesmen, essayists, dramatists, novelists, travellers, humorists, &c. (New York, 1885), by New York Leon & Brother (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the Charles Romm collection of first editions, manuscripts and inscribed copies of esteemed 19th century and modern English and American writers; to be sold ... on Friday, March 4th, 1921 [at the American Art Galleries] (American Art Association, 1921), by Charles Romm and American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• The splendid library of the late Edward Dean Richmond : a remarkable collection of Oscar Wilde manuscripts, first editions and association items, also first editions of James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, George Moore, Rupert Brooke, Aubrey Beardsley and other authors ... unrestricted public sale, November 2 and 3 ... (American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, 1933), by Edward Dean Richmond and Anderson Galleries American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• William Blake : the renowned collection of first editions, original drawings, autograph letters and an important painting in oils; Samuel L. Clemens, manuscripts, autographs, first editions ... autograph letters, first editions of English and American authors (New York : Parke-Bernet galleries inc., 1938., 1938), by George Campbell Smith and Parke-Bernet Galleries (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Stephen H. Wakeman collection of books of nineteenth century American writers, the property of Mrs. Alice L. Wakeman (American art Association, 1924), by Stephen H. Wakeman and Alice L. James Wakeman (page images at HathiTrust)

• Checklists of twentieth century authors. 2nd series. (Casanova Booksellers, 1933), by Milwaukee Casanova (Firm) Booksellers and H. Warren Schwartz (page images at HathiTrust)

• First editions of Charles Dickens (Chapman & Hall, 1913), by John C. Eckel (page images at HathiTrust)

• A catalogue of the books and manuscripts of Harry Elkins Widener (Priv. print., 1918), by Harvard University. Library. Widener Collection and A. S. W. Rosenbach (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the library of the late Winston H. Hagen ... The Anderson galleries ... New York. ([New York, 1918), by Winston H. Hagen (page images at HathiTrust)
• Illustrated catalogue of early English and later literature mainly in first editions, Americana and French illustrated books, beautiful bindings by famous masters (The American Art Association, 1920), by Edwin B. Holden and American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the Ashley Library (Printed for private circulation only, 1922), by Thomas James Wise (page images at HathiTrust)
• Excursions in Victorian bibliography (Chaundy & Cox, 1922), by Michael Sadleir (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A catalogue of books in first editions selected to illustrate the history of English prose fiction from 1485 to 1870. (The De Vinne press, 1917), by Grolier Club (page images at HathiTrust)
• A catalogue of the printed books, manuscripts, autograph letters, etc. (Priv. print., 1910), by Matthew C. D. Borden (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bibliographies of modern authors. (The Bookman's journal, 1921), by Henry Danielson (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A bibliographical catalogue of the first loan exhibition of books and manuscripts held by the First edition club 1922. (The First edition club, priv. print., 1922), by England) First Edition Club (London (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A record of books & letters (Jamaica, Queensborough, N.Y., Marion Press, 1901), by William Harris Arnold and Leon H. Vincent (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the Charles Romm collection of first editions, manuscripts and inscribed copies of esteemed 19th century and modern English and American writers; to be sold ... on Friday, March 4th, 1921 [at the American Art Galleries] (American Art Association, 1921), by Charles Romm and American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• The splendid library of the late Edward Dean Richmond : a remarkable collection of Oscar Wilde manuscripts, first editions and association items, also first editions of James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, George Moore, Rupert Brooke, Aubrey Beardsley and other authors ... unrestricted public sale, November 2 and 3 ... (American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, 1933), by Edward Dean Richmond and Anderson Galleries American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The renowned collection of first editions. (American Art Association, 1925), by George Barr McCutcheon and New York American Art Association (page images at HathiTrust)
• English literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, being a selection of first and early editions of the works of esteemed authors and book illustrators and books on sports and pastimes (Maggs Bros., 1927), by Maggs Bros (page images at HathiTrust)
• English literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, being a selection of first and early editions of the works of esteemed authors and book illustrators and books on sports and pastimes (Maggs Bros., 1925), by Maggs Bros (page images at HathiTrust)
• English literature of the 19th & 20th centuries : being a selection of first and early editions of the works of esteemed authors & book illustrators, together with some important original manuscripts ([publisher not identified], 1923), by Maggs Bros (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of original and early editions of some of the poetical and prose works of English writers from Langland to Wither. With collations & notes, & 87 facsimiles of titlepages and frontispieces; being a contribution to the bibliography of English literature. (Imprinted for the Cooper Square Publishers, 1963), by Grolier Club (page images at HathiTrust)
• A catalogue of books in English literature and history. (London, 1915), by Bernard Quaritch (Firm) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Early English literature and its classical sources; a catalogue of rare editions of English authors, including numerous early printed copies of Greek and Latin classics which have largely influenced English literature. (W. M. Hill, 1918), by Walter M. Hill (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• One hundred books famous in English literature (The Grolier Club, 1902), by Grolier Club, John Henry Nash, George Edward Woodberry, and De Vinne Press (page images at HathiTrust)
• Catalogue of the library of the late Charles W. Frederickson ... A ... valuable collection of English literature, comprising a large number of first and other rare editions, especially of Byron, Gray, Keats, Lamb, Shakespeare, Scott, and an unrivalled collection of the works of Shelley and Shelleyana; also autograph letters and manuscripts. To be sold at auction ... May 24th-28th, 1897, by Bangs & Co. ... New York. (D. Taylor & Co., 1897), by Charles William Frederickson and Bangs & Co (page images at HathiTrust)
• William Blake : the renowned collection of first editions, original drawings, autograph letters and an important painting in oils; Samuel L. Clemens, manuscripts, autographs, first editions ... autograph letters, first editions of English and American authors (New York : Parke-Bernet galleries inc., 1938., 1938), by George Campbell Smith and Parke-Bernet Galleries (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

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