28th Jun, 2023 10:00
Country House Sale
30
Palmer, Samuel (1805-1881)
An English version of the Eclogues of Virgil. London, Seeley and Company, 1883
bound in publisher's green cloth; gilt spine lettering. Author, title and illustration of hat and pitchfork gilt stamped on front cover; title page and title half page are in black and red lettering; XV, 102 pp plus 14 bw plates. With illustrations by the author.
Provenance:
The collection of Paul Whitfield (1942–2018)
Sold for £500
Estimated at £100 - £200
Palmer, Samuel (1805-1881)
An English version of the Eclogues of Virgil. London, Seeley and Company, 1883
bound in publisher's green cloth; gilt spine lettering. Author, title and illustration of hat and pitchfork gilt stamped on front cover; title page and title half page are in black and red lettering; XV, 102 pp plus 14 bw plates. With illustrations by the author.
Provenance:
The collection of Paul Whitfield (1942–2018)
Some foxing, stains and soiling to the pages. The cover has wear, losses and tears to the spine.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 28th Jun, 2023
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