Item #425734 The splendid library of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. Read : including a set of the first four folio editions of Shakespeare, first editions of Shakespeare, Milton, Goldsmith, Burns, and other famous authors, a superb collection of historical autographs and manuscripts, including 126 letters by General Nathan Greene ; highly important letters by George Washington and Benedict Arnold, and a remarkable collection of witchcraft manusripts ; to be dispersed at public sale, January 8 and January 9. William Augustus Read.

The splendid library of the late Mr. and Mrs. William A. Read : including a set of the first four folio editions of Shakespeare, first editions of Shakespeare, Milton, Goldsmith, Burns, and other famous authors, a superb collection of historical autographs and manuscripts, including 126 letters by General Nathan Greene ; highly important letters by George Washington and Benedict Arnold, and a remarkable collection of witchcraft manusripts ; to be dispersed at public sale, January 8 and January 9

1936, 1st edition. New York, N.Y. : American Art Association, Anderson Galleries. Good copy in the original paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned as with age. Some wear around the spine cover edges. Pencil marks on the cover. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #425734

Physical description; 287 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm. Subjects; literary autographs. Anderson Galleries. Literary collection. Mr and Mrs William A Read.

Price: €48.00

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