8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Magna Carta - John Pine (1690-1756) Engraver. An 18th century facsimile engraving on vellum of the Magna Carta (1215) 'By Permission of the (6 named) Trustees of the Cottonian Library. This plate being a correct copy of King John's Great Charter taken from an original now remaining in the Cottonian Library...' The Text bordered by 25 hand coloured heraldic devices and King John's seal. n/d c.1733. Sold by J Pine, Engraver against little Britain in Aldersgate and by the Booksellers of London and Westminster. Plate, 695 x 480mm, 760 x 535mm overall approximately. Condition, outer border stained, repairs to 'Trustees', all over wrinkling common with vellum, text clear, colours good
Provenance: An Oxford College
Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Magna Carta - John Pine (1690-1756) Engraver. An 18th century facsimile engraving on vellum of the Magna Carta (1215) 'By Permission of the (6 named) Trustees of the Cottonian Library. This plate being a correct copy of King John's Great Charter taken from an original now remaining in the Cottonian Library...' The Text bordered by 25 hand coloured heraldic devices and King John's seal. n/d c.1733. Sold by J Pine, Engraver against little Britain in Aldersgate and by the Booksellers of London and Westminster. Plate, 695 x 480mm, 760 x 535mm overall approximately. Condition, outer border stained, repairs to 'Trustees', all over wrinkling common with vellum, text clear, colours good
Provenance: An Oxford College
It is not stuck down, it has a piece of loose card behind it.
Condition, outer border stained, repairs to 'Trustees', all over wrinkling common with vellum, text clear, colours good.
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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
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
