Ester Camilla Peric

Publishers’ catalogues gathered by Antoine-Augustin Renouard and the re-discovery of an Aldine Sammelband

Introduction

Publishers’ catalogues gathered by antoine-augustin renouard and the re-discovery of an aldine sammelband. Explore Antoine-Augustin Renouard's 16th-century publishers' catalogues and their dispersion. Discover an Aldine Sammelband owned by Renouard, now at Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen.

Abstract

The article focuses on the collection of sixteenth-century publishers’ catalogues gathered by Antoine-Augustin Renouard (1765-1853) and, more specifically, on its dispersion, with the aim of reconstructing the history and current location of his copies. This research led to the discovery of a Sammelband of manuscript and printed materials relating to the Aldine Press which was owned by the same Renouard and is now kept at the Universitätsbibliothek in Tübingen. The most interesting pieces are commented on, and a detailed description of the Sammelband contents is provided in the appendix.

Review

This article, "Publishers’ catalogues gathered by Antoine-Augustin Renouard and the re-discovery of an Aldine Sammelband," promises a highly focused and valuable contribution to the history of the book, bibliography, and the study of collecting. The primary investigation into the dispersion and reconstruction of Antoine-Augustin Renouard’s collection of sixteenth-century publishers' catalogues highlights a rigorous commitment to historical provenance. The abstract clearly outlines a dual significance: not only does it aim to shed light on the fate of Renouard's important bibliographical tools, but it also announces the exciting discovery of an Aldine Sammelband directly linked to this prominent bibliophile. This combination suggests a work that will appeal both to specialists in early modern publishing and to those interested in the history of collecting. The research methodology, as indicated, relies on meticulous archival investigation and historical reconstruction. The effort to trace the current locations of Renouard's dispersed catalogue collection is a challenging but vital task that promises to fill gaps in our understanding of his working methods and the trajectory of significant bibliographical materials. The serendipitous discovery of the Aldine Sammelband at the Universitätsbibliothek in Tübingen represents a substantial original finding. The commitment to providing detailed commentary on its most interesting pieces, coupled with a comprehensive description in an appendix, ensures that this newly identified material will be fully accessible and contextualized for future scholarship. This level of detail is crucial for such a specialized area of research. This article is poised to make a significant impact on several scholarly communities. For Aldine Press specialists, the re-discovery and detailed description of a new Sammelband containing relevant manuscript and printed materials could offer fresh perspectives on the press's output and reception, or even Renouard's personal engagement with Aldine editions. More broadly, the research enhances our understanding of Antoine-Augustin Renouard's legacy as a collector and bibliographer, and illuminates the intricate history of publishers' catalogues as essential tools in the early modern book trade. By meticulously documenting the dispersion of his collection and the contents of this unique Sammelband, the authors provide valuable primary research that will inform studies on provenance, the history of bibliography, and the material culture of print.

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