1869 · London
London: Puttick and Simpson, 1869. 8vo. 220 x 145 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches]. 30 pages. Stitched as issued.
Very good copy of this catalogue formed by an Antiquary, which focuses on "Poetry, drama, facetiae, romance, and curious books in all classes; History, Biography, Voyages and Travels, standard Modern Literature. The whole in fine condition and many in handsome bindings; ALSO, Engravings and Drawings, framed and in the portfolio, miscellaneous property a few Florentine bronzes, lamps, bas-reliefs, book cases, nests of book shelving, etc. etc."
The catalogue contains 637 lots, 574 of which are books. They are organized by size and only a few titles have annotations.
List of Catalogues of English Book Sales 1676-1900 Now in the British Museum, p. 329. (Inventory #: 1256)
Very good copy of this catalogue formed by an Antiquary, which focuses on "Poetry, drama, facetiae, romance, and curious books in all classes; History, Biography, Voyages and Travels, standard Modern Literature. The whole in fine condition and many in handsome bindings; ALSO, Engravings and Drawings, framed and in the portfolio, miscellaneous property a few Florentine bronzes, lamps, bas-reliefs, book cases, nests of book shelving, etc. etc."
The catalogue contains 637 lots, 574 of which are books. They are organized by size and only a few titles have annotations.
List of Catalogues of English Book Sales 1676-1900 Now in the British Museum, p. 329. (Inventory #: 1256)