A Checklist Of American Imprints For 1838 Items 48673 53805 PDF Download

The purpose of the Checklist series is to make an initial identification of monographs; state and local documents; pamphlets; broadsides; and other materials published in America during a particular year. The bibliography is based upon the work of the American Imprints Inventory of the Depression era WPA, and when complete, will cover the period from 1820 to 1875. Beginning with this volume, the series will be typeset. The series provides admirably organized access to the record of the 19th century American publishing...an essential work of reference... --THE BOOKDEALER