8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Antiquarian Folio volumes:- Camden (William) 'Britannia'. 2nd Ed. 1722. 2 vols. plus Stow (John). Survey of London and Westminster. Innys et al 1754. 2 vols. plus Cary (John). 'New and Correct English Atlas'. London 1809. 1 vol. plus Heylyn (Peter). 'Cosmography'. 1 vol. with engraved frontispiece. Brewster et al, London 1703 plus Boswell (Henry). Picturesque Views of The Antiquities of England and Wales. Engraved plates. Hogg, London. 1 vol. plus Harris (John) 'Voyages and Travels'. 2 vols. Woodward et al, London 1744. All leather bound. Sold as text only. maps etc lacking (9)
Sold for £750
Estimated at £200 - £400
Antiquarian Folio volumes:- Camden (William) 'Britannia'. 2nd Ed. 1722. 2 vols. plus Stow (John). Survey of London and Westminster. Innys et al 1754. 2 vols. plus Cary (John). 'New and Correct English Atlas'. London 1809. 1 vol. plus Heylyn (Peter). 'Cosmography'. 1 vol. with engraved frontispiece. Brewster et al, London 1703 plus Boswell (Henry). Picturesque Views of The Antiquities of England and Wales. Engraved plates. Hogg, London. 1 vol. plus Harris (John) 'Voyages and Travels'. 2 vols. Woodward et al, London 1744. All leather bound. Sold as text only. maps etc lacking (9)
Heylyn - Tatty, worn cover. Internally pages appear in tact and in fair condition. Small rip and tear to back. Browning to pages.
Harris Vol I - note to opening in pencil, 'lacking the maps and some of the plates'.
Harris Vol II - appears sound although cover a little tatty.
Some foxing within all. Few hand written inscriptions and paper dents.
Please see condition report photos.
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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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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
