Bibliotheca americana, or, A chronological catalogue of the most curious and interesting books, pamphlets, state papers, &c. upon the subject of North and South America, from the earliest period to the present, in print and manuscript [microform] : for which research has been made in the British Musæum, and the most celebrated public and private libraries, reviews, catalogues, &c. : with an introductory discourse on the present state of literature in those countries.
Rede, Leman Thomas,1799-1832.
Homer, Arthur,1758-1806lcn00758639
Dalrymple, Alexander,1737-1808lcn00078987
Debrett, John,-1822lcn00932907
London,
1789.
Variously attributed to Arthur Homer (whose projected Bibliotheca americana, announced in 1799, was never pub.) a Mr. Reid, John Debrett, the publisher, Alexander Dalrymple, and others. Leman Thomas Rede has been definitely established as the author through his holograph letter and ms. transcript of the t.-p. to his proposed work which are inserted in the Grolier Club copy of the work. cf. Stuart C. Sherman. Leman Thomas Rede's Bibliotheca americana (in William and Mary quarterly, 3d ser., v. 4, no. 3, July, 1947)
"An introductory discourse on the state of literature in North and South America": p. [5]-21.
Sabin 5198.
Sabin Group 17.
Microfiche.