About this book
A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700, Vol. 1, Forming a Portion of the Library of Robert Hoe, by Various, is a richly detailed rare-book catalogue that brings a renowned bibliophile's collection to life. Compiled from the private holdings of Robert Hoe and prepared in the early 20th century, this reference work lists English-language titles published after 1700 with meticulous bibliographic entries, notes on editions, bindings, illustrations, and provenance. Readers encounter descriptions of first editions, illustrated plates, fine bindings by celebrated binders, and institutional marks that chart the afterlives of notable volumes.
Set against the era of grand private collecting and the rise of bibliographic scholarship, the catalogue illuminates book history, material culture, and the tastes that shaped a leading American library. Its concise but authoritative entries make it valuable for tracing textual variants, printings, and the physical artistry of books.
Ideal for bibliophiles, rare-book dealers, librarians, book historians, and collectors, this non-fiction bibliography offers both a practical research tool and a vivid portrait of book collecting. Listen to discover cataloguing craft, forgotten editions, and the curated splendor of a distinguished library.
