8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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'Etruscan' Binding attributed to Edwards of Halifax. 'The Chace, A Poem' by William Somerville. New Ed. Cadell, London 1796, with engraved frontispiece. Full gilt brown calf with stylised motif in a Greek key border, seven panel spine, small 8vo (160 x 105mm), gilt edges ,marbled end papers, some staining throughout.
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £420
Estimated at £50 - £100
'Etruscan' Binding attributed to Edwards of Halifax. 'The Chace, A Poem' by William Somerville. New Ed. Cadell, London 1796, with engraved frontispiece. Full gilt brown calf with stylised motif in a Greek key border, seven panel spine, small 8vo (160 x 105mm), gilt edges ,marbled end papers, some staining throughout.
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
