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Book/Printed MaterialCuriosités bibliographiques. Cover title. The editions of the various volumes are limited to 200 to 500 copies; all copies numbered. Bound irregularly. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1938 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LC copy volumes 1-4 have bookplates of G. Spach. Volume 1 also has bookplate of Lucius Wilmerding. LC copy: bound with 3 issues (6…- Contributor: Wilmerding, Lucius - Spach, G. - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - Lemonnyer, Jules
- Date: 1879
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Book/Printed MaterialHier eyndet dat boeck welck ghehieten is bartholomeus vanden proprieteyten der dinghen
Van den proprieteyten der dinghen | First line of text, leaf 2a2: Hier beghinnen de titelen d[es] sijn de namen der boeken daer men af spreke[n] sal en[de] oec die capittelen der eerwaerdighen mans bartolome[us] engelsman en[de] een gheoerdent broeder van sinte franciscus oerde Ende heeft xix. boeke[n] die sprekende sijn vande eygenscappen der dingen Title from explicit. Imprint from colophon, where date appears before place of printing and name of printer. Signatures: 2a⁶ 2b⁴ a-r⁸ [round r]⁸ [long s]⁸ s-v⁸ u⁸ w⁸ x-z⁸ &⁸ [con]⁶ ẽ⁶ A-V⁸ W⁸ X-Y⁸ 2A-2B⁸ 2C-2D⁶ 2E⁸ (2a1, ẽ6, 2E8 blank) 2a2-4 signed as 2a1-3; A2-4 signed as A1-3. Ampersand represents a Tironian sign. Full-page printer's device on leaf 2E7. Goff, F.R. Incunabula…- Contributor: John Boyd Thacher Collection (Library of Congress) - Incunabula Collection (Library of Congress) - Bellaert, Jacop - Bartholomaeus - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1485
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Book/Printed MaterialBartholomevs De proprietatibvs rervm
Bartholomeus De proprietatibus rerum | De proprietatibus rerum Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1225 English Short TItle Catalogue, S106992 LC copy: Old green leather binding with the crests of the Earls of Mornington on spine. Inscriptions on title page: Ex Libris Bernardi Philippi 1585 May 29--Andrewes. LAC ael 2021-03-02 no edits (1 card)- Contributor: Trevisa, John - Berthelet, Thomas - Bartholomaeus - Philippus, Bernardus - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - Wellesley-Pole, William
- Date: 1535
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Book/Printed MaterialMargarita philosophica nova. Imprint from colophon. Signatures: A⁴ A-E⁶ F⁴ Gh⁸ I⁶ K⁴ L⁶ M⁸ N-O⁶ P⁴ Q-S⁶ T-V⁸ X⁶ y⁸ 2A⁸ 2B-2C⁶ 2D-2G⁸ 2H⁴ 2I⁶ 2K⁸, a⁶ b-f⁸ g⁶ h⁴ i-k⁶ l⁴ m-n⁸ o⁶ p⁸ q⁶ r⁸. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 609 LC copy: Inscription on t. p.: Catalogo Residentiae Soctis. IESV ad S. Bernardum inscriptus anno 1649. LAC ael 2021-03-04 update (1…- Contributor: Grüninger, Johann - Reisch, Gregor - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1508
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Book/Printed MaterialMargarita philosophica, rationalis, moralis philosophiæ principia, duodecim libris dialogice cõplectens
Margarita philosophica In Latin. "Basileae excvdebat Henricvs Petrus, ac Conradi Reschij impensis. An. M. D. XXXV"--Colophon. Name of printer and date of publication from colophon. Title within decorative border; head and tail-pieces, initials. Printers device on final page. Signatures: a-e⁸ A-Z⁸ aa-zz⁸ Aa-Zz⁸ AA-ZZ⁸ AAa-ZZz⁸ chi⁴. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 900 National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, NR 0152680 (vol. 487, p. 311) Verzeichnis…- Contributor: Chasles, M. (Michel) - Fine, Oronce - Resch, Conrad - Petri, Heinrich - Reisch, Gregor - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1535
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Book/Printed MaterialNew curiosities in art and nature, or, A collection of the most valuable secrets in all arts and sciences, as appears by the contents
New curiosities in art and nature | Collection of the most valuable secrets in all arts and sciences, as appears by the contents "Translated into English from the seventh edition. Printed this last year in French, in which is near one half more than any former edition. Illustrated with cuts. To which is added a supplement by the translator." Signatures: A-2A⁸. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 2572 English short title catalogue, T106315 LC copy has the bookplate of Howard C. Levis. Copy 2 Conserved; 002207.16…- Contributor: Elizabeth Robins Pennell Collection (Library of Congress) - Levis, Howard Coppuck - Lémery, Nicolas - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1711
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Book/Printed MaterialThe school of wisdom, or, Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art & nature
School of wisdom | Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art & nature | Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art and nature Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 2622 National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, NS 0269642 (vol. 529, p. 434) LC copy: Provenance: Ex libris Howard C. Levis. LAC ael 2021-03-04 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2022-06-13 update (1 card)- Contributor: Levis, Howard Coppuck - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1770
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Book/Printed MaterialThe school of wisdom, or, Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art & nature
School of wisdom | Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art & nature | Repository of the most valuable curiosities of art and nature Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 2621 English short title catalogue, T128783 National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, NS 0269643 (vol. 529, p. 434) LAC ddw 2022-06-13 create (1 card) Rosenwald collection copy listed without call number or copy number in Rosenwald bibliography. LAC ddw 2022-06-13- Contributor: Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1776
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Book/Printed MaterialThe school of wisdom and arts; being a complete repository of what is most curious in art and nature "... Containing, I. A survey of man, with sublime Reflections on his most noble Part, the Soul. II. A particular Description of the Structure of the Human Body; and the wonderful Properties of the Eye described. III. Astronomy, Oratory, Politeness, and Morality. IV. A Review of the Creation, viz. Birds, Beasts, Fishes, and Insect; their Industry, Sagacity, &c. V. Of the Globe: Gravity, Air,…- Contributor: Phorson, William - Levis, Howard Coppuck - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1783
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Book/Printed MaterialTbouck va[n] wondre.
Bouck van wondre Signatures: A-H⁴. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1174 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LC copy: Provenance: C. P. Serrure; Duc d'Arenberg.- Contributor: Liesvelt, Hans Van - Serrure, Constant Philippe - Arenberg, Prosper Louis - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1551
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Book/Printed MaterialLexicon technicum, or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences : explaining not only the terms of art but the arts themselves
Lexicon technicum | Universal English dictionary of arts and sciences | Binder's title: English dictionary of arts and sciences Imprint of v. 2 lists Dan. Brown and 7 others. Vol. 1 not numbered. Both volumes are unpaged. Signatures: v. 1: [A]² a-c⁴ B-2H⁴ 3A-3Z⁴ 5A-7N⁴ 7O² (7O2 blank); v. 2: [a]² b⁴ *-3*² A-B⁴ C⁴ (C1+[par.]a-[par.]t²) D-P⁴ Q² 3A-3O⁴ 3P² 3Q-3S⁴ 3T² 3V² 3U-3X⁴ 3Y² 5A-5Z⁴ 7A-7G⁴ 7H², ²A-N² O1, ³A-2G² [dagger]C-[dagger]D² chi² a-m² n1. The conjugacy of chi1 and chi2 could not…- Contributor: Levis, Howard Coppuck - Harris, John - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1704
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Book/Printed MaterialMore about collecting, Sequel to the author's ABC about collecting. 1910. Gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1943-1975. Form AACR 2; vj51 10-11-83. LAC ael 2021-03-09 no edits (1 card)- Contributor: Yoxall, J. H. (James Henry) - Yoxall, J.H. (James Henry) - Lessing J. Rosenwald Reference Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1913
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Book/Printed MaterialLa Caricature, journal fondé et dirigé par C. Philipon.
Caricature morale, religeuse, littéraire et scénique | Caricature politique, morale, religieuse, littéraire et scénique | Caricature, politique, morale, littéraire et scénique | Année Unknown v. 1-[10] (no. 1-25); 4 nov. 1830-27 août 1835. Caption title, nos. 1-2, 5, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23-99: La Caricature morale, religieuse, littéraire et scénique; nos. 3-4, 6-13, 15, 17-18, 20, 22: La Caricature politique, morale, religieuse, littéraire et scénique; nos. 100-251): La Caricature politique, morale, littéraire et scénique. Called also "Année" 1-5. In the original ed. no 1-7 had a title…- Contributor: Philipon, Charles - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1830
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PeriodicalLe Fifre, Unknown "Par J. L. Forain." No more published? Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1940 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC tnb 2021-03-03 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2022-04-20 update (1 card)- Contributor: Forain, Jean Louis - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
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Book/Printed MaterialThe art of etching and engraving In: The Universal magazine of Knowledge and pleasure. London. v. 3 p. 178-183. National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, NS 0362869 (vol. 535, p. 268) LAC knj 2019-09-26 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2022-08-09 update (1 card) NUC pre-1956 lists call number AP3 .U5 vol. 3 for copy of entire issue and NE835 .S35 Copy 3. Detached for Rosenwald copy. Check general shelflist. Multiple copies…- Contributor: Sculptor - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1748
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Book/Printed MaterialThe Wit's magazine, or, Library of Momus. Being a compleat repository of mirth, humour, and entertainment ... v. 1-2; Jan. 1784-May 1785.
Wit's magazine | Library of Momus Monthly. Frontispiece and 4 of the plates in volume 1 engraved by William Blake. Thomas Holcroft, editor. No more published. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1830 Keynes, G.L. Bibliography of W. Blake (New York, 1921), 98 English short title catalogue, P1902 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LAC tnb 2021-03-02 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2022-04-13…- Contributor: Holcroft, Thomas - Blake, William - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - Harrison and Co. (London, England) - Saner, James
- Date: 1784
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PeriodicalFaust; Unknown 3. Jahrg. has added t.-p. engr. 24 numbers a year, 1854-60. The 8. jahrg., consisting of 24 numbers, and covering the years 1861-62, forms v. 8-9 of publication. No more published? PREMARC/SERLOC merged record LAC tnb 2021-03-03 update (1 card)- Contributor: Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1854
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PeriodicalThe Pearl, or, Affection's gift
Affection's gift 1829-1849. "A Christmas and New Year's present." Carson Collection: 1832. Suspended 1838-1839. Vols. for 1829-1837 published by T.T. Ash (1837 with H.F. Anners) 1840- by H.F. Anners. LAC snh 2021-03-17 update (1 card)- Contributor: Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas T. Ash & Henry F. Anners (Firm) - Juvenile Collection (Library of Congress) - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - Thomas T. Ash & Company
- Date: 1829
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Book/Printed MaterialLe compost et kalendrier des bergiers. Reproduction en fac-simile de l'edition de Guy Marchant, Paris [18 juillet] 1493
Kalendrier des bergiers "Reproduit ... à trois cents exemplaires ... " Original described in Gesamtkatalog der Wiegendrucke, 5909. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 2427 LC has copy "n° 68." LAC tnb 2021-03-24 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2022-05-23 update (1 card) Rosenwald collection copy listed without call number in Rosenwald bibliography. LAC ddw 2022-05-23- Contributor: Marchant, Guy - Champion, Pierre - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1926
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Book/Printed MaterialDer scaepherders kalengier Signatures: a-b⁴ c⁸ d-f⁴ g⁸ h⁴ i⁶ k-l⁴. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1137 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LC copy: Provenance: Duc d'Arenberg. LAC tnb 2021-03-24 no edits (1 card)- Contributor: Arenberg, Prosper Louis - Vorsterman, Willem - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1516
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Book/Printed MaterialRenati Des-Cartes Principia philosophiae
Des Cartes philosophia René Descartes (1596-1650) was a French mathematician, scientific thinker, and philosopher who made important contributions to mathematics, optics, epistemology, and other fields that helped to shape how the modern world came to see nature and the human mind. The son of a lawyer, he was educated at the Jesuit College of La Flèche and in Poitiers, where he studied law. He became a soldier…- Contributor: Elzevir, Louis - Descartes, René - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1644
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Book/Printed MaterialRenati Des Cartes Specimina philosophiae, sev Dissertatio de methodo recte regendae rationis & veritatis in scientiis investigandae: Dioptrice et Meteora.
Specimina philosophiae Translation by Etienne de Courcelles. Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 1432 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. LC copy: With: the author's Principia philosophiae. Amstelodami, 1644. Copy 2. Choice/form AACR2: vj39 08-15-96 Starts as image 343 of combined digital file LAC ecr 2018-10-16 no edits (2 cards) LC Review of LAC Completed/Not Approved 2018-10-24 LC Review…- Contributor: Descartes, René - Courcelles, Etienne De - Elzevir, Louis - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) - John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1644
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Book/Printed MaterialAlso sprach Zarathustra : ein Buch für alle und keinen LC copy: Bookplate and ownership signature of Edward Sackville-West. LAC ecr 2018-10-18 update (1 card) LAC ddw 2023-03-13 update (1 card)- Contributor: Sackville-West, Edward - Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1908
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Book/Printed MaterialSefer ha-tapuaḥ
Tapuaḥ Romanized. LAC ecr 2018-10-03 update- Contributor: Aristotle - Sahula, Isaac Ben Solomon - Ibn Ḥasdai, Abraham Ben Samuel - Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1800
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Book/Printed MaterialMarcus Aurelius Antoninus Translation by G. Long of De rebus suis. LC copy: Gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1943-1975. LAC ecr 2018-10-03 update LAC ddw 2022-08-31 update (1 card)- Contributor: Marcus Aurelius - Long, George - Lessing J. Rosenwald Reference Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1908
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