Oxford Books. A Bibliography Of Printed Works Relating To The University And City Of Oxford Or Printed Or Published There, With Appendixes And Illustrations. [ 3 Volumes, Complete Set. ]. Madan, F. Places & Travel (Bibliographies)

3 vols, cloth, 8vo, viii, [4], 365 pp, plates + xvi, 712 pp, plates + xlvii, 621 pp. Over 4000 entries. The set comprises: Vol. 1 The Early Oxford Press, 1468-1640. Vol. 2 Oxford Literature 1450-1640, and 1641-1650. Vol. 3 Oxford Literature 1651-1680. Madan's bibliography is extremely valuable not only for the detailed bibliographical descriptions but also for his notes on content and significance. ".[T]his is a bibliography of books about Oxford as well as of books printed at Oxford, and.in each year there are four divisions : brief annals of the year; books of primary importance or interest, which are fully described; minor pieces, including many not printed at Oxford, more summarily treated; and a full register of the Oxford Press." A little worn at spine-ends, covers slightly rubbed, front hinge of volume 3 slightly pulled, top edges duststained, otherwise Good.