8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Early 19th century English Binding: Fielding (Henry). 'The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling'. 4 vols. Hunt Reynell and Chapple, London 1807 (165 x 100mm). Full gilt red morocco with six panel spine and gilt edge. Countess of Blessington b/p, inscription, foxing, corners bent; plus Pope (Alexander) Trans. The Iliad of Homer, 2 vols. and The Odyssey of Homer. 2 vols., Bumpus, London 1824. Full gilt red morocco and gilt edges (140 x 90mm), foxing within (8)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £480
Estimated at £100 - £200
Early 19th century English Binding: Fielding (Henry). 'The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling'. 4 vols. Hunt Reynell and Chapple, London 1807 (165 x 100mm). Full gilt red morocco with six panel spine and gilt edge. Countess of Blessington b/p, inscription, foxing, corners bent; plus Pope (Alexander) Trans. The Iliad of Homer, 2 vols. and The Odyssey of Homer. 2 vols., Bumpus, London 1824. Full gilt red morocco and gilt edges (140 x 90mm), foxing within (8)
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
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
