8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 508
 

508

Attributed to Thomas Gosden, Binder (1780-1840):-

Walton (Izaak) and Cotton (Charles). 'The Complete Angler'. John Major, London 1823. With engraved portrait frontispiece after Housman and plates, in text vignettes throughout: 4to. (200 x 130mm) full green morocco reproducing the tablet on title page of Pt.II, six panel spine with fish ornament and monogram gilt edges. Some browning within, otherwise good condition

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £780
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Attributed to Thomas Gosden, Binder (1780-1840):-

Walton (Izaak) and Cotton (Charles). 'The Complete Angler'. John Major, London 1823. With engraved portrait frontispiece after Housman and plates, in text vignettes throughout: 4to. (200 x 130mm) full green morocco reproducing the tablet on title page of Pt.II, six panel spine with fish ornament and monogram gilt edges. Some browning within, otherwise good condition

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024

Day One 

Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406 

Day Two

Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598

Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783

 

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