8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
693
Simón Bolívar, Ulloa, Antoine de and Juan, George 'Noticias Secretas de America, Sobre el Estado Naval, Militar, Y Politico de los Reynos del Peru Provincias de Quito, Costas de Nueva Granade Y Chile.....', 2 parts in one volume, R Taylor London 1826, first ed?, two portrait frontispieces by Edward Scriven with prologue and appendix and index, 707pp, half title signed by Simón Bolívar indicated that this was his personal copy, signature compatible with other examples, full gilt calf with green title (300 x 200mm) Bogota booksellers label, some pencil notes within, edges dust marked, binding with old repairs
Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection
Sold for £5,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000
Simón Bolívar, Ulloa, Antoine de and Juan, George 'Noticias Secretas de America, Sobre el Estado Naval, Militar, Y Politico de los Reynos del Peru Provincias de Quito, Costas de Nueva Granade Y Chile.....', 2 parts in one volume, R Taylor London 1826, first ed?, two portrait frontispieces by Edward Scriven with prologue and appendix and index, 707pp, half title signed by Simón Bolívar indicated that this was his personal copy, signature compatible with other examples, full gilt calf with green title (300 x 200mm) Bogota booksellers label, some pencil notes within, edges dust marked, binding with old repairs
Provenance: Malcolm Deas 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
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
