A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and Miscellaneous Articles, Belonging to the Estate of the Late John Allan |
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... Fine Arts . The most important and valuable department , however , is that of Illustrated Books , by which are meant books to which have been added Plates not originally published with the works . They are both numerous and beautiful ...
... Fine Arts . The most important and valuable department , however , is that of Illustrated Books , by which are meant books to which have been added Plates not originally published with the works . They are both numerous and beautiful ...
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... fine specimens . The Indian Department is the most limited , consisting of two books only ; one of which , however , is the crowning glory of the Sale , and will , it is believed , realize more money than any other book . Reference is ...
... fine specimens . The Indian Department is the most limited , consisting of two books only ; one of which , however , is the crowning glory of the Sale , and will , it is believed , realize more money than any other book . Reference is ...
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... fine and scarce . Among the Minerals are a few specimens of great beauty , and Lot 4791 is one of much rarity . Relics , Curiosities , and Antiquities , if not numerous , are singu- lar and interesting , and , it is believed , genuine ...
... fine and scarce . Among the Minerals are a few specimens of great beauty , and Lot 4791 is one of much rarity . Relics , Curiosities , and Antiquities , if not numerous , are singu- lar and interesting , and , it is believed , genuine ...
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... fine ; Book - Cases , and other Library Furniture . Such is a rapid analysis of the varied contents of this Catalogue . Treated synthetically , the student will look in vain for any evi- dence of what is called a working library . The ...
... fine ; Book - Cases , and other Library Furniture . Such is a rapid analysis of the varied contents of this Catalogue . Treated synthetically , the student will look in vain for any evi- dence of what is called a working library . The ...
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... fine copy , 12mo , morocco , extra . Paris : by John Covstvrier , 1633 . Written by an English Catholic . The Engravings are neat , and the Poetry above mediocrity . Fonthill copy sold for £ 3 9s . Od . White Knights , £ 2 14s . Od . 3 ...
... fine copy , 12mo , morocco , extra . Paris : by John Covstvrier , 1633 . Written by an English Catholic . The Engravings are neat , and the Poetry above mediocrity . Fonthill copy sold for £ 3 9s . Od . White Knights , £ 2 14s . Od . 3 ...
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