The Minerva Press, 1790-1820.
London: The Bibliographical Society at the University Press, Oxford, 1939. First edition. Hardcover. 22.5 x 18 cm. 339pp. Bound in publisher's boards backed in linen. 9 plates. Near Fine. Item #80468
Contents: William Lane: his life and activities, 1745?-1814 -- Printing and publishing at the Minerva, 1773-1859 -- Forgotten favourites, 1790-1820 -- Book production at the Minerva, 1790-1820 -- The circulating library -- Appendix I. Chronological list of publications, 1773-1820 -- Appendix II. Chronological list of novels -- Appendix III. Supplementary list of publications -- Appendix IV. A Minerva prospectus of 1798 -- Index of titles -- Index of authors.
Price: $150.00