Catalogue 83 : Rare books and manuscripts : 1953, offered for sale by William H. Robinson Ltd.
1953, First Edition. London : William H. Robinson. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Edge tear between top of rear panel and spine. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; Physical description: viii, 192 p., [2] leaves of col. plates (inc. front.,1 fold.) : ill., facsims. ; 34 cm. The catalogue ... contains twenty-four manuscripts and eighty printed books. Nearly all the former and a high proportion of the latter are from the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872). Subjects: Rare books -- Catalogs -- Manuscripts -- Catalogues. Item #201263
Price: €62.00