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Two book auction catalogues: (DENT, JOHN.) Catalogue of the Splendid, Curious, and Extensive Library of the Late John Dent, Esq. … sold by auction by Mr. Evans (1827). [bound with] (WILLIAMS, THEODORE.) A Catalogue of the Splendid and Valuable Library of the Rev. Theodore Williams … sold by auction, by Messrs. Stewart, Wheatley, and Adlard (1827)
by (BOOK AUCTIONS) (DENT, JOHN.) (WILLIAMS, THEODORE)
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Stevenson, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
These catalogues from the golden age of English book collecting are filled with landmark early printed books, books printed on vellum, illuminated manuscripts, and more. The Dent library contained "numerous volumes of the greatest beauty, several illuminated manuscripts, … other books printed on vellum" (De Ricci, English Collectors of Books and Manuscripts). Both auction catalogues are fully priced in manuscript with prices realized and buyer names.
The great names of English bookselling predominate including Thorpe and Payne. Sir Thomas Phillipps attended the Williams sale personally. The eight lots acquired by him included lot 355, the Gundulf Bible, for £189 and lot 749, the illustrated Gospels of Mathilda of Tuscany, for £172, now in the Morgan Library.
Three volumes in two: Dent: [ii], 84, 94, (2); Williams: 197, (1) errata, 8 "Books omitted." Contemporary half calf. Joints cracked but held by cords, some wear. Untrimmed. Both auction catalogues are fully priced in manuscript with prices realized and buyer namesReviews
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- Bookseller
- 19th Century Rare Book and Photograph Shop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32820523
- Title
- Two book auction catalogues: (DENT, JOHN.) Catalogue of the Splendid, Curious, and Extensive Library of the Late John Dent, Esq. … sold by auction by Mr. Evans (1827). [bound with] (WILLIAMS, THEODORE.) A Catalogue of the Splendid and Valuable Library of the Rev. Theodore Williams … sold by auction, by Messrs. Stewart, Wheatley, and Adlard (1827)
- Author
- (BOOK AUCTIONS) (DENT, JOHN.) (WILLIAMS, THEODORE)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Evans [and Stewart, Wheatley, and Adlard]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1827
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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Stevenson, Maryland
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Important books, manuscripts, and photographs representing mankind's greatest achievements.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Errata
- Errata: aka Errata Slip A piece of paper either laid in to the book correcting errors found in the printed text after being...
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