8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 648
 

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de Ercilla, Alonso 'Primera, Segunda, Y Tercera Partes de La Araucana'. Pedro Bellero, Anvers 1597. 35 cantos., title with colophon. 12mo. (120 x 65mm). 19th century half leather and marbled boards.

Note: La Araucana, a 16th century poem about the Conquest of Chile

Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection

Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £70 - £150


 

de Ercilla, Alonso 'Primera, Segunda, Y Tercera Partes de La Araucana'. Pedro Bellero, Anvers 1597. 35 cantos., title with colophon. 12mo. (120 x 65mm). 19th century half leather and marbled boards.

Note: La Araucana, a 16th century poem about the Conquest of Chile

Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection

A book from 1597 with 19th century bindings.

Appears sound, browning within, no tears, front and back few pages top corners slightly worn.

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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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