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Lot 423
Sale 5213 - Rare Books and Manuscripts
Apr 4, 2013
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1 vol.
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1 vol.
Gesner, Conrad. Bibliotheca Universalis, Sive Catalogue Omnium Scriptorum. Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, September, 1545. 1st ed. Folio, modern buchram, gilt-lettered label; staining and some wear. With woodcut armorial. Ink stamp to title page & verso of t-p. Dust soiling throughout. Light unobtrusive dampstaining throughout. Complete with blanks.
Adams G-516; [Brunet II, 1565-66; PMM 73; Breslauer and Folter 14. Besterman, Beginnings pp. 15-21]; First edition of the first bibliography listing about 12000 works.