8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 762
 

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Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 :- An Eye Witness Account by Pte. Henry Nathan, 11th Hussars. 8 sided m/s letter in a sloping long hand, black ink, dated 26/10/87 in which Nathan describes the Charge and his subsequent capture. A remarkable and detailed account. Addressed to S.A. Williams with original envelope. With two associated letters (1923/25) and two typed copies (quantity)

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £200 - £400


 

Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 :- An Eye Witness Account by Pte. Henry Nathan, 11th Hussars. 8 sided m/s letter in a sloping long hand, black ink, dated 26/10/87 in which Nathan describes the Charge and his subsequent capture. A remarkable and detailed account. Addressed to S.A. Williams with original envelope. With two associated letters (1923/25) and two typed copies (quantity)

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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