Biographical notices, with catalogs of the more important collections, descriptions of the notable books, and references to the present owners.

Catalog of the library of Joseph Smith (1674-1770), which he collected while consul at Venice. The collection was purchased by George III in 1765 for £10,000 and now forms part of the King's Library at the British Museum.

: Lewis Henry Morgan & His Library; Morgan's Life & Works; The Library & Its Contents; Analysis of the Collection; Explanation of the Inventory, Catalogue, & Register; Bibliography of Morgan's Publications; The Inventory; The Catalogue; & ...

Catalog of the library of conte Donato Silva in Cinisello, inherited by his nephew Ercole Silva.

A record of literary properties sold at auction in the United States.

A record of literary properties sold at auction in the United States.

A record of literary properties sold at auction in the United States.

Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

"The collection ... is rich in early-printed Bibles, in ... natural history, and is, perhaps, unrivalled in the accumulation of early French romances and ... rarest productions of Italian poetry .