Catalogue of the celebrated library : the property of the late Major J. R. Abbey : sold by order of the executors. The Eight Portion : The Horny Manuscripts, Part I / by Sotheby & Co
1974, 1st edition. London : Sotheby. Very good copy in title-blocked paper-covered boards with paper labels. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #427400
Physical description; 111 p., 50 p. of plates, [6] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), facsims. ; 29 cm. Notes; "Day of sale--Tuesday, 4th June 1974". Cover title: Catalogue of the celebrated library of the late Major J. R. Abbey. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Port.8. The Hornby manuscripts ; pt. 1. thirty-four manuscripts of the 11th to the 15th century. Subjects; Rare books. Bookbinding. Manuscripts. Manuscripts ; Catalogs. Illumination of books & manuscripts Catalogs. Manuscripts Great Britain Catalogs.
Price: €35.00