8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
530
19th century Bindings:- Byron (Lord George G). Works. John Murray, London 1821. 5 vols. 8vo (165 x 106mm). Full gilt red morocco plus Fielding (Henry). The History and Adventures of Joseph Andrews and his Friend Mr Abraham Adams. 2 vols. Chapple, London 1809. Marguerite, Countess of Blessington b/p and signature. Full red gilt morocco (155 x 100mm) plus Southey (Robert) 'The Life of Nelson'. Murray, London 1814, 2 vols. 8vo. (160 x 100mm). Full brown calf, gilt tooled, mixed condition (9)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £480
Estimated at £70 - £150
19th century Bindings:- Byron (Lord George G). Works. John Murray, London 1821. 5 vols. 8vo (165 x 106mm). Full gilt red morocco plus Fielding (Henry). The History and Adventures of Joseph Andrews and his Friend Mr Abraham Adams. 2 vols. Chapple, London 1809. Marguerite, Countess of Blessington b/p and signature. Full red gilt morocco (155 x 100mm) plus Southey (Robert) 'The Life of Nelson'. Murray, London 1814, 2 vols. 8vo. (160 x 100mm). Full brown calf, gilt tooled, mixed condition (9)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Full brown calf, gilt tooled, mixed condition (9)
Internal pages generally a fair condition, sun fading to outer edges and corners slightly worn or bashed.
Some foxing within.
See new photos.
Disclaimer: whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion.
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
