8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Charles Meyer, Bookbinder to Queen Charlotte, Wife of King George III:-
West (Jane) 'Letters to a young lady in which the duties and character of women are considered chiefly with a reference to prevailing opinion'. 3 vols. Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme Paternoster Row, London 1808. 12mo. (180 x 105mm) with m/s inscription. 'Bought at Queen Charlotte's Sale by J.C. for C.C.' Owner's inscription. Full red gilt morocco with royal cypher within a greek key and rosette border, six panel back. C Meyer Trade label. Fair condition for age, staining in text (3)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
Charles Meyer, Bookbinder to Queen Charlotte, Wife of King George III:-
West (Jane) 'Letters to a young lady in which the duties and character of women are considered chiefly with a reference to prevailing opinion'. 3 vols. Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme Paternoster Row, London 1808. 12mo. (180 x 105mm) with m/s inscription. 'Bought at Queen Charlotte's Sale by J.C. for C.C.' Owner's inscription. Full red gilt morocco with royal cypher within a greek key and rosette border, six panel back. C Meyer Trade label. Fair condition for age, staining in text (3)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Fair condition for age, staining in text.
207 misprinted and reads 217, otherwise book is in good condition for its age. Paper yellowed but clean for age. Little foxing, mainly on end papers on reverse of moiré silk.
Binding – red calf with ornate gilt tooling relating to Queen Charlotte. (Married to George III 1761, 9 sons and 6 daughters).
Please see new condition report photos.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
