A Catalogue Of The Entire, Extensive And Valuable Library, Of The Late Alexander Geddes ... Which Will Be Sold By Auction By Leigh, Sotheby, And Son, ... Covent-garden, On Monday, March 26, 1804 - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 1022265679 ISBN 13: 9781022265677

Publisher: Legare Street Press, 2023

Synopsis

This is a rare book catalog from the early 19th century, advertising the sale of the library of Alexander Geddes, a Scottish scholar and theologian. The catalog lists over 1700 books, including many classics of Greek and Latin literature, as well as works of history, philosophy, and theology. The catalog provides a unique snapshot of the reading habits and intellectual interests of a learned 18th century gentleman. It may be of interest to collectors of rare books and scholars of intellectual history.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1022265679
• ISBN 13: 9781022265677
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38