Catalogue of the Valuable Library of a Gentleman, Deceased, Comprising Rare Early Versions of the Scriptures, Works of the Fathers of the Church, Fine Books of Hours, Printed & in Manuscript, Valuable Historical and Antiquarian Works, Picturesque Sceneries, and other books of prints, Magnificent Galleries, Including Musee Français et Musee Royal, 7 vols., Mr. Beckford's Matchless Copies In Splendid Binding, containing superb proof impressions of the beautiful plates;. to which is added the remaning portion of the choice library of Charles Meigh. . [ S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, 26 June 1861 following days ]

S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson.

Published by S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, London,auction catalogue for the sale held on 26th to 29th June, 1861, 1861

About this Item

Later brown paper wrappers, typescript cover-label, 8vo, 26 cm, 76 pp. 969 lots. Scarce. Among the items mentioned from Charles Meigh's library were: "Rapin and Tindal's History of England, profusely illustrated with three thousand Historical Prints and Rare Portraits, divided into 21 vols. elephant folio ; Plot's Natural History of Staffordshire, on large paper, with most valuable and extensive illustrations, divided into 6 vols. ; and many other books of distinguished interest, copiously illustrated, a very complete series of the works of Hogarth, in rare states, &c. &c." Sotheby's had sold the main part of his library in a 7 day sale commencing on 19th July 1855. Contents slightly agetoned, otherwise Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-50116

Bibliographic Details

Title: Catalogue of the Valuable Library of a ...

Publisher: S. Leigh Sotheby & John Wilkinson, London,auction catalogue for the sale held on 26th to 29th June, 1861

Publication Date: 1861

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition