One black bishop missing and replaced with a different bishop from another set and one bishop has the top missing, one black king cross damaged, chip to the edge of two black pawns. Chip to edge of one boxwood pawn, small chip to the edge of bishop.

Pieces weighted.

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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th 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

Latest blog - Rare collection of books for auction by Mallams after 50 years hibernation in bank vault

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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm

Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm

Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm 

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