8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 516
 

516

Fine 17th Century English binding:- Taylor (Jeremy) D.D. and Bishop Elect of Down and Connor. 'The Worthy Communicant or a Discourse of the Nature, Effects and Blessings consequent to the Worthy receiving of the Lords Supper...'. Red and black printed title page; John Martin, James Allestry and Thomas Dicas, London 1660, engraved frontispiece by A Hertochs with dedication to Her Highnesse Royal Marie Princesse of Great Britain, Dowager of Orange...' (1631-1660 Sister of Charles II). Full red and black morocco with C.R. cypher front and back surmounted by the Crown and with gilt borders and six panel spine. Gilt edges, marbled end papers, old repairs, pencil notes, some staining commensurate with age. 8vo. (185 x 115mm)

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £2,100
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000


 

Fine 17th Century English binding:- Taylor (Jeremy) D.D. and Bishop Elect of Down and Connor. 'The Worthy Communicant or a Discourse of the Nature, Effects and Blessings consequent to the Worthy receiving of the Lords Supper...'. Red and black printed title page; John Martin, James Allestry and Thomas Dicas, London 1660, engraved frontispiece by A Hertochs with dedication to Her Highnesse Royal Marie Princesse of Great Britain, Dowager of Orange...' (1631-1660 Sister of Charles II). Full red and black morocco with C.R. cypher front and back surmounted by the Crown and with gilt borders and six panel spine. Gilt edges, marbled end papers, old repairs, pencil notes, some staining commensurate with age. 8vo. (185 x 115mm)

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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