8th Feb, 2023 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
427
Bull, Henry Graves Ed. and Hogg, Robert. 'The Herefordshire Pomona containing coloured figures and descriptions of the most esteemed kinds of Apples and Pears'. 2 Vols. Hereford, Jakeman and Carver, London, Journal of Horticulture Office 1876-1885 with 77 chromo-lithographed plates by Severeyns of Brussels. 1/2 black morocco with gilt titles. Fo. (395 x 320mm). Marbled end papers plus a further Vol. I text only. Full calf with gilt title and edges. Some foxing throughout but plates generally clean, corners bumped (3)
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Bull, Henry Graves Ed. and Hogg, Robert. 'The Herefordshire Pomona containing coloured figures and descriptions of the most esteemed kinds of Apples and Pears'. 2 Vols. Hereford, Jakeman and Carver, London, Journal of Horticulture Office 1876-1885 with 77 chromo-lithographed plates by Severeyns of Brussels. 1/2 black morocco with gilt titles. Fo. (395 x 320mm). Marbled end papers plus a further Vol. I text only. Full calf with gilt title and edges. Some foxing throughout but plates generally clean, corners bumped (3)
Some foxing throughout but plates generally clean, corners bumped. One tear to Vol one of 'The Herefordshire Pomona' at a front index page. Condition images uploaded.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2023
