Three leather bound dispatch boxes belonging to the late Archibald John Stephens QC the largest 43cm wide 29cm deep 17cm high, together with a copy of his will and council written in ink on paper.
Sold for £320
Estimated at £100 - £300
Three leather bound dispatch boxes belonging to the late Archibald John Stephens QC the largest 43cm wide 29cm deep 17cm high, together with a copy of his will and council written in ink on paper.
Surface wear and marks, locks tampered.
Brown - damage to leather on edges particularly towards the back.
Black - surface marks and handle missing.
Red - lock tampered, leather stained, with losses and surface damage.
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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
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm