Illustrated Catalogue Of Rare Americana, Historical Bindings, Extra-Illustrated Works, Early Printed Books (1903)

by George D. Smith

Book Overview

The Illustrated Catalogue Of Rare Americana, Historical Bindings, Extra-Illustrated Works, Early Printed Books is a book written by George D. Smith and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive catalog of rare and valuable books that were available for sale at the time of publication. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of historical bindings, extra-illustrated works, and early printed books, all of which were considered to be of great historical and cultural significance.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different type of rare book. The first section focuses on Americana, which includes books related to the history and culture of the United States. This section includes works on American history, literature, and art, as well as books on Native American culture and the exploration of the American West.The second section of the book is dedicated to historical bindings, which includes books that were bound in unique and ornate ways. These books were often bound in leather or other high-quality materials and were decorated with intricate designs and illustrations.The third section of the book covers extra-illustrated works, which are books that have been enhanced with additional illustrations or other materials. These books were often customized by their owners and were considered to be highly valuable and unique.The final section of the book focuses on early printed books, which includes books that were printed before the 16th century. These books are considered to be some of the most valuable and rare books in the world and are highly sought after by collectors.Overall, the Illustrated Catalogue Of Rare Americana, Historical Bindings, Extra-Illustrated Works, Early Printed Books is a valuable resource for anyone interested in rare books and their history. The book provides a detailed look at some of the most valuable and unique books in the world and is a must-read for collectors and historians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112029830X
• ISBN13: 9781120298300
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"