Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue Of The Magnificent Library Of The Late Henry C. Murphy, Of Brooklyn, Long Island: Consisting Almost Wholly Of Americana On Books Relating To America (1884) is a book that catalogues the impressive collection of books owned by Henry C. Murphy, a resident of Brooklyn, Long Island. The book was compiled by George A. Leavitt and Company, who were responsible for organizing and selling the library after Murphy's passing. The collection is focused almost entirely on Americana, with a particular emphasis on books relating to America. The book is a comprehensive guide to the contents of the library, with detailed descriptions of each book and its condition. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, culture, and literature, as well as for collectors and enthusiasts of rare books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.