[Birch (Jonathan)] (1788-1847). 'Fifty-one Original Fables with Moral and Ethical Index'. Hamilton Adams, London 1833. Cruickshank (R) Ilus. 8vo. (210 x 140mm) back repaired, binder's stamp, full tan calf with gilt edge and six panel back by Rivière, plus Gray (Thomas) 'An Elegy written in a Churchyard', Sampson Low 1855. Full gilt green morocco with arabesque medallion (200 x 135mm), plus Hogarth, 'The Works Moralized', Jane Hogarth, London 1768, with copper plates 4to. (200 x 135mm). Full red morocco with gilt ornament, bumped and rubbed (3)
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £480
Estimated at £70 - £150
[Birch (Jonathan)] (1788-1847). 'Fifty-one Original Fables with Moral and Ethical Index'. Hamilton Adams, London 1833. Cruickshank (R) Ilus. 8vo. (210 x 140mm) back repaired, binder's stamp, full tan calf with gilt edge and six panel back by Rivière, plus Gray (Thomas) 'An Elegy written in a Churchyard', Sampson Low 1855. Full gilt green morocco with arabesque medallion (200 x 135mm), plus Hogarth, 'The Works Moralized', Jane Hogarth, London 1768, with copper plates 4to. (200 x 135mm). Full red morocco with gilt ornament, bumped and rubbed (3)
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