White Knights Library. Catalogue of that Distinguished and Celebrated Library, Containing Numerous Very Fine and Rare Specimens from the Presses of Caxton, Pynson, and Wynkyn de Word, &c. Part I, which will be sold on Monday, June 7, and Eleven following days [and:] Part II, which will be sold on Tuesday, June 22, and Ten following days.

Published by Mr. Evans, 1819

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[iv], 107, [1], [iv], [109]-220 pp., 8vo., modern quarter tan polished calf, marbled sides, five raised bands, red leather title label, gilt title. The two-part sale catalogue (with separate title pages) of the library of the Marquess of Blandford, consisting of 4701 lots (plus 2 imperfects). A wide-margined, LARGE PAPER COPY, annotated with prices realized in a contemporary hand. The total amount realized at each day's sale and for each of the two parts are also noted. Tipped in is a manuscript note about the sale by private contract of the White Knights estate noticed in the Morning Herald of 17 September 1836. Mild foxing to the first few leaves, otherwise a fine and attractive copy. Seller Inventory # 1401

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Title: White Knights Library. Catalogue of that ...

Publisher: Mr. Evans

Publication Date: 1819

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine