Dibdin, Thomas Frognall; Spencer, George John [Bearb.]: Bibliotheca Spenceriana: or a descriptive catalogue of the books printed in the fifteenth century, and of many valuable first editions, in the library of George John Earl Spencer (Band 1) (London, 1814) [Cicognara, 4650-1]

IV

PREFACE.

to impress the volumes, thus described, more
strongly upon the memory of the reader.

In these three Departments, it is presumed
that the present Work is more splendid and '
complete than any similar one with which
the Public are acquainted.

To escape errors, or avoid omissions, in a
publication of this nature, is perhaps impossi-
ble; but every care has been taken to prevent
the occurrence of either. Each volume de-
scribed has been twice examined; first,
during the composition of the MS., and, the
second time, on comparing it with the proof
sheets. Every authority also (some thousands
in number) has in like manner undergone a
double examination.

The Collector of rare and valuable Books
printed in the XVth cextury, rnust be aware

executed by the Author; who is, therefore, exclusively
responsible for their fidelity.

In regard to the Extracts^ it raay be observed that
these are given in the Roman orGoTHic letter, according
to the character in which the Originals are printed.
They are also arranged to resemble, as rnucli as pos-
sible, the original text.