8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 556
 

556

Wordsworth (William) (1770-1850). 'The Prelude or Growth of a Poet's Mind; An Autobiographical Poem', 1st Edition, Edward Moxon, London 1850. 8vo. (225 x 140mm). Half title, 4pp. advertisement. Full blue morocco with gilt foliate ornament attributed to 'The Guild of Women Binders'

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Wordsworth (William) (1770-1850). 'The Prelude or Growth of a Poet's Mind; An Autobiographical Poem', 1st Edition, Edward Moxon, London 1850. 8vo. (225 x 140mm). Half title, 4pp. advertisement. Full blue morocco with gilt foliate ornament attributed to 'The Guild of Women Binders'

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

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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