Language: English
Published by Edinburgh Bibliographical Society / The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1993
ISBN 10: 1872116035 ISBN 13: 9781872116037
Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition Thus. 1993. 88pp. B&W frontispiece. B&W illustrations. "The library of David Steuart, Edinburgh banker and businessman, was described by a contemporary as "the most uncommon, and certainly the most valuable private library ever brought to the hammer on this side of the Tweed." But few historians of the book know about Steuart. This facsimile of the only known copy of the 1801 sale catalogue, with an introduction about the man and his books by Brian Hillyard, is intended to restore Steuart to his rightful position in the history of book collecting.".
Published by Edinburgh Bibliographical Society in association with The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1993
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
stiff paper wrappers. Steuart, David (illustrator). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 90 pages. First edition. The library of David Steuart, Edinburgh banker and businessman, was described by a contemporary as "the most uncommon, and certainly the MOST VALUABLE PRIVATE LIBRARY EVER brought to the hammer on this side of the Tweed." But few historians of the book know about Steuart. This facsimile of the only known copy of the 1801 sale catalogue, with an introduction about the man and his books by Brian Hillyard, is intended to restore Steuart to his rightful position in the history of book collecting.
Published by Edinburgh Bibliographical Society in association with The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1993
Seller: Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
stiff paper wrappers. Steuart, David (illustrator). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 90 pages. First edition. The library of David Steuart, Edinburgh banker and businessman, was described by a contemporary as "the most uncommon, and certainly the MOST VALUABLE PRIVATE LIBRARY EVER brought to the hammer on this side of the Tweed." But few historians of the book know about Steuart. This facsimile of the only known copy of the 1801 sale catalogue, with an introduction about the man and his books by Brian Hillyard, is intended to restore Steuart to his rightful position in the history of book collecting.
Published by The Book Collector, London, 1991
Seller: Cosmo Books, Shropshire., United Kingdom
Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 5 pages, 1 plate. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Category: Book Collector; Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.
Published by Published by the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society in association with The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1993
Seller: Provan Books, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Large format paperback, 88 pages, frontispiece portrait plate, black and white reproductions of bookplates, fine condition in original card covers.
Published by Edinburgh: Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, 1993
ISBN 10: 1872116035 ISBN 13: 9781872116037
Seller: Barry McKay Rare Books, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
8vo (244mm), 90p. 5 illustrations and 42 facsimile pages. A fine copy in original paperback.