[ANTIQUARIAN BIBLIOGRAPHY / LIBRARY SALE CATALOGUE]. Catalogus partis bibliothecae instructissimae viri clarissimi Aegidii Gillissen
by Gillissen, Aegidius
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Lockhart, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Leiden: Haak et Socios, 1814. First Edition. Softcover. Very good. 8vo. [3], 131 pp. (final two leaves in facsimile on old paper; several tax-stamps in ink; on p. 127 the blind-stamp of the Theological Institute of Connecticut (now known as the Hartford Seminary). NB: In 1976 a collection of more than 200,000 books the Hartford Seminary Library were purchased by Emory University, including this one --> deaccessioned from Pitts Theology Library. Recent sympathetic wrappers, mylar L-sleeve supported by lig-free board. Rare sale catalogue of the large library of Aegidius Gillissen (1712-1800), containing altogether 3,226 lots of books and manuscripts + 15 bookcases. Of particular interest are the 51 lots of Oriental Manuscripts and the 165 bound atlases and maps. Gillissen studied theology at the University of Groningen; in 1747 he was appointed professor of Theology at the University of Franeker; by 1748 he received an honorary doctorate in theology and was appointed Chair of the department. In 1765 he accepted an appointed of professor of Theology at the University of Leiden; 24 years later he was asked to resign on account of his age (sic!) ¶ No copy in the Netherlands. Not in Blogie. Combined searches in Worldcat and KVK produce only a single copy (at the Grolier Club. ¶ See the extensive literature about Gillissen in Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, Biographisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, etc.
Details
- Bookseller
- Michael Laird Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2439
- Title
- [ANTIQUARIAN BIBLIOGRAPHY / LIBRARY SALE CATALOGUE]. Catalogus partis bibliothecae instructissimae viri clarissimi Aegidii Gillissen
- Author
- Gillissen, Aegidius
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Haak et Socios
- Place of Publication
- Leiden
- Date Published
- 1814
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Michael Laird Rare Books LLC
Biblio member since 2007
Lockhart, Texas
About Michael Laird Rare Books LLC
Welcome to Michael Laird Rare Books, LLC. We specialize in fine and rare books, manuscripts, documents, ephemera, fine and historic bookbindings, and illustrated books of every description. Michael Laird is a member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), and the Appraisers Association of America (USPAP compliant, and AAA certified in the appraisal of Rare and Antiquarian Printed Books). Michael Laird earned his masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin (1989) and has more thirty years experience in the antiquarian book trade. He is the principal Rare Book and Document appraiser at Winston Art Group (New York) and Gurr Johns (New York). From 2002 until 2013 he taught advanced graduate level courses in Rare Books and Special Collections (Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University, and the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin School of Information).
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We invite you to browse through a selection of our inventory: we strive to present the greatest historic detail and bibliographic accuracy, even for lesser priced - but no less interesting - items. We are happy to provide further images of any item: please inquire.
Order with confidence: we select every item with great care and discernment; moreover, we examine every page of every book. We are always interested in purchasing fine and rare books, manuscripts, and ephemera; please inquire. We very much appreciate your interest in our work, and your patronage. Thank you!
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- Facsimile
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- Worldcat
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- Wrappers
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- Leaves
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