Printed at the Vatican press under the direction of Aldus and Dom. Basa. It contains a curious account of the library of Aldus, and many complimentary tributes both to Aldus the elder and Paul Manuce. The contents altogether are highly curious and interesting. It was unknown to Renouard. See Petzholdt, p. 499.
[Rodd (Horace).] Catalogue of an Extensive Collection of Fine & Rare Prints, illustrative of the Works of William Shakspeare, including all the Rare Portraits of the Bard, and Scenic Prints in Choice Proof State. Also a capital collection of Shakspeariana, being the work of many of the Commentators and other Writers, on his Plays.... Collected by John Tyrrel, Esq. 8vo, pp. (4), 33.
London: Rodd and Maddox. 1850.
Four copies printed on thick paper.
Roorbach (O. A.) Bibliotheca Americana. Catalogue of American Publications, including reprints, ... from 1820 to 1852, inclusive.... By O. A. Roorbach. 8vo, pp. xi, 652. New York: Orville A Roorbach. 1852. + Supplement ... 1852, to ... 1855. 8vo, pp. vii, 220. [Ibid.] 1855. + Addenda ... 1855, to ... 1858. 8vo, pp. 257.
[Ibid.] 1858.
The edition of 1852 includes the contents of the edition of 1849, which we omit, and the supplement published in 1850.
Roscoe (W.) Catalogue of the ... Library, Prints, Drawings, and Pictures of William Roscoe, Esq.... Sold ... 1816. 3 vols., 8vo, pp. (4), 208; (4), 170; (8), 156.
Liverpool. 1816.
These catalogues were drawn up by Mr. Roscoe himself, and contain some valuable bibliographical information, and his notes on various works of art.