Bibliography of American Literature, Volume 3

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BLANCK, Jacob. Bibliography of American Literature. Volume 3..Edward Eggleston to Bret Harte, 5088 - 7569 Hardcover – January 1, 1967 Hardcover black boards. Gold lettering and original illustrations. This third volume of the BAL describes approximately 2,500 entries to provide a detailed physical description of all first editions (books, pamphlets, broadsides, etc.) with emphasis is on belles-lettres; descriptions of all first editions are included, with briefer notes on first appearances of any sort and detailed biographical data. Jacob Blanck, former Bibliographer in Americana at the Library of Congress, has prepared this work under the supervision of the Bibliographical Society of America. This is only vol 3 of a seven volume set, Latter extended to 9 vol. "The meticulous examination of copies in public as well as private collections, extensive research in copyright records and publishers' archives, and a remarkable degree of accuracy make BAL one of the monumental bibliographies of the twentieth century." -- James L. Harner, Literary Research Guide. Ex libris. This volume in very good condition.

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