8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 555
 

555

Gray (Thomas) (1716-1771): An elegy written in a Country Churchyard', 6th Edition corrected... R Dodsley, Pall Mall and sold by Mr Cooper in Paternoster Row, London 1752 (Price Six-pence) 11pps. 'The Curfeu tolls the Knell of Parting Day...'. Full tan calf with gilt line by Dulau & Co Ltd., marbled end papers and bookplate for Oliver Brett, (235 x 180mm). Fair condition, slight warping

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £400


 

Gray (Thomas) (1716-1771): An elegy written in a Country Churchyard', 6th Edition corrected... R Dodsley, Pall Mall and sold by Mr Cooper in Paternoster Row, London 1752 (Price Six-pence) 11pps. 'The Curfeu tolls the Knell of Parting Day...'. Full tan calf with gilt line by Dulau & Co Ltd., marbled end papers and bookplate for Oliver Brett, (235 x 180mm). Fair condition, slight warping

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

 

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