Catalogue of the celebrated library of Major J.R. Abbey; 9th portion: The Hornby manuscripts part 2
1975, First Edition. London : Sotheby's. Near fine copy in the original paper-covered boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #416588
Physical description; 96 pages, 26 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. Notes; "thirty-four manuscripts of the 9th to the 16th century : which will be sold by auction"--title page. "Day of sale: Tuesday, 25th March 1975 [lots 2939-2972]." "Errata and addendum" ([1] leaf) laid in. Illustrated catalogue. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Abbey, J. R. (John Roland) 1896-1969 Library ; Catalogs. Auction catalogs. Manuscripts Private collections ; Catalogs.
Price: €28.00