8th Feb, 2024 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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The Doves Press, Hammersmith London: 'Shake-Spears sonnets'. Tercentenary Edition 1909. Printed in red and black (232 x 165mm). Three capitals designed by Edward Johnston and engraved by Noel Rooke and A.E.R. Gill. Ltd Ed. of 250 copies, printed by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson. Fine dark blue morocco with gilt ornament, good overall condition
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
Sold for £3,600
Estimated at £600 - £800
The Doves Press, Hammersmith London: 'Shake-Spears sonnets'. Tercentenary Edition 1909. Printed in red and black (232 x 165mm). Three capitals designed by Edward Johnston and engraved by Noel Rooke and A.E.R. Gill. Ltd Ed. of 250 copies, printed by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson. Fine dark blue morocco with gilt ornament, good overall condition
Provenance: John. P. Love Collection
A good condition, two light pencil inscriptions opening cover.
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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
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm
