Samuel Campbell's sale catalogue of books, for 1794. Comprehending above fifty thousand volumes, in arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature; forming a general assortment of the principal authors, ancient and modern ... country booksellers, merchants, traders, and teachers, will particularly find it their interest in applying for books or stationary, at Samuel Campbell's book & stationary store, no. 124, Pearl-Street, (formerly no. 37, Hanover Square) directly opposite the Bank of New-York, where catalogues will be delivered gratis to gentlemen who please t call or send for them. N.B. Orders from the country executed with the utmost care and attention; and a large disount to those who purchase quantities.

People / Organizations

• Samuel Campbell (Author)

Imprint

[New York: Published by Samuel Campbell, 1794?]

Publication year

1794-1794

ESTC No.

W2910

Grub Street ID

339327

Description

[4],76p. ; 8⁰

Note

Catalog of author-title entries, including date and place of publication. Evans notes this as a major advance in book description, previously concerned more with title and size than authorship and imprint.

Appendix of titles received after the catalog was put to press, p. 59-63.

Title list, with price, of American editions printed and sold by Campbell, p. 63-76.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: pi? A-I? K?