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Carey & Hart's Catalogue of Choice, Rare and Valuable Books

Catalogue published by Carey & Hart, located at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. The catalogue features a collection of English editions. Published in Philadelphia, April 1, 1839. The description includes biographical information about Abraham Hart (1810-1885), a prominent American publisher who co-founded the firm Carey & Hart. The firm is noted for publishing works by renowned authors such as Griswold, Longfellow, and Thackeray, including the first American publication of Thackeray's "Yellowplush Correspondence" (1838). Hart's involvement in various Jewish charitable and educational organizations in Philadelphia is also highlighted.

Associated People/Businesses

Hart, Abraham (1810-1885)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Booksellers and bookselling
Catalogs
Rare books
American literature
Jews--Charities

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5