Source : Evans

Source Title A Chronological Dictionary of all Books Pamphlets and Periodical Publications printed in the United States from the genesis of printing in 1639 down to and including the year 1820
Description More than 41,000 records of book, pamphlet and broadside printed in the continental United States between and 1639 and 1800. Undertaken by Charles Evans, the original work was completed by Clifford Shipton and later augmented by Roger Bristol.

This database is derived from Charles Evans' original work but does not entirely duplicate it. It does however include 6,000 records not in the original publication.
Scope of Text
Total Records in AED 32214
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