Catalogue of the Valuable Library of the late Benjamin Heywood Bright, Esq., Comprising a Most Extensive Collection of Valuable, Rare, and Curious Books, in All Classes of Literature. London, March 3, 1845 and 11 following days; and March 31, 1845 and 11 following days.

Language: English

Published by S. Leigh Sotheby & Co., London, 1845

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[iv], viii, 388 pp.; 8vo, dark brown quarter morocco, gilt title, light brown ribbed cloth sides, t.e.g. With an eight-page introduction on Bright and his collection. Benjamin Heywood Bright (1787-1843) was an antiquary, barrister, noted Shakespeare authority and critic and, according to de Ricci, an "omnivorous bibliophile." This uncommon catalogue lists 6,197 lots, of which 141 pertained to Shakespeare and Shakespeariana, that were sold over two 12-day periods. A "remaining portion" and his geology and natural history books were sold a few months later, and his manuscripts and law library were auctioned in the previous year. Priced in ink, but without buyers' names. The copy of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell 9th Baronet, with one of his nearly three dozen different bookplates and his armorial blind-stamped on upper cover. Also the copy of Robert S Pirie, with the Robert S Pirie Reference Library book label. Very good copy; contents fine, hinges a little rubbed, small chip at head of backstrip.…

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Catalogue of the Valuable Library of the late Benjamin Heywood Bright, Esq., Comprising a Most Extensive Collection of Valuable, Rare, and Curious Books, in All Classes of Literature. London, March 3, 1845 and 11 following days; and March 31, 1845 and 11 following days.
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S. Leigh Sotheby & Co.
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S. Leigh Sotheby & Co., London
Publication year
1845
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English
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