Bibliothecae Amercanae Primordia. Catalogue of the remaining portion of the famous collection of early Americana formed by the Right Rev. White Kennet, D.D. (1660-1728) Bishop of Peterborough, and given by him in 1712 to The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. [ Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, auction catalogue, sale date: 30 July, 1917].

Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge.

Published by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, illustrated auction catalogue, for the sale held on 30th July 1917, 1917

About this Item

Yellow printed wrappers, small 4to, 36 pp, 6 plates. 226 lots. White Kennett's collection was noted for its 16th and 17th century works including numerous copies of Eliot Indian tracts. Henry Stevens bought extensively at the sale. Priced in ink with buyers noted and cumulative total on each page. Front wrapper detached and marked and torn with losss. Seller Inventory # ABE-58721

Bibliographic Details

Title: Bibliothecae Amercanae Primordia. Catalogue ...

Publisher: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, illustrated auction catalogue, for the sale held on 30th July 1917

Publication Date: 1917

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition