Bibliotheca Americana Vetustissima, (2) vols., Bibliotheca Americana Vetustissima: A Description of Works Relating to America Published between the Years 1492 and 1551. Geo. P. Piles, New-York, 1866, No. 5 of 10 copies in quarto on Holland paper, edition of 509, initialed by Henry Harisse; with, the Additions volume, Libraire Tross, Paris, 1872, printed by W. Drugulin, Leipzig, 1 of 50 quarto copies, edition of 250; fine leather bindings stamped Bradstreet, Rosenbach Museum labels inside front covers, 12.25"h x 10"w

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia

Good/Fair, covers worn at edges and corners, the 1866 rear hinge splitting along top half, sound bindings, notes about editions in pencil on blank pages at front, text clean **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.