An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover.

Language: English

Publication date: 1726

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Seller: Ken Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA)., York, United KingdomKen Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA).

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MILLARD, James Elwin. An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover. It may originally have been a commentary on the Psalms. Rather darkened and rubbed. With elaborate bookplate. dimensions: ~ James Elwin Millard, (1824 -1894), was a Master of Magdalen College School 1846-1864, and a Fellow of Magdalen 1853-1865 and took his B.D. in 1855 and his D.D. in 1859. He was Vicar of Basingstoke in 1864, and an Honorary Canon of Winchester in 1882. He died in 1894. His medieval manuscripts and seventy-one volumes of incunabula, early printed books and the works of fine printers such as Bodoni, were given to the library of Keble College, Oxford by his widow. His autograph letters and manuscripts were sold at auction by Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge 25 November 1890, and part of his library in a mixed sale 16 July 1895.

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Title
An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover.
Author
MILLARD, James Elwin.
Publication year
1726
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English

Ken Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA).

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