8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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Gay (John): The Beggar's Opera as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln-Inn-Fields, 1st Edition, 2nd Issue (see note on end paper), John Watts, London 1728, music pps 13-15. Shaved top and bottom. Slim 4to. (195 x 120mm). Full calf by W Pratt, so stamped (William Pitt Pratt?) c. 1830. With gilt tooled six panel spine with green titles, bookplate on marbled end paper
Note: Bookplate of Colonel Francis R.C. Grant of the 16th Lancers and eminent Bibliophile
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Notes:Bookplate of Colonel Francis R. C. Grant of the 16th Lancers, eminent bibliophile
Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £300
Gay (John): The Beggar's Opera as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Lincoln-Inn-Fields, 1st Edition, 2nd Issue (see note on end paper), John Watts, London 1728, music pps 13-15. Shaved top and bottom. Slim 4to. (195 x 120mm). Full calf by W Pratt, so stamped (William Pitt Pratt?) c. 1830. With gilt tooled six panel spine with green titles, bookplate on marbled end paper
Note: Bookplate of Colonel Francis R.C. Grant of the 16th Lancers and eminent Bibliophile
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Notes:Bookplate of Colonel Francis R. C. Grant of the 16th Lancers, eminent bibliophile
Mild or light foxing within.
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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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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
