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A catalogue of the large and valuable library of the late learned and ingenious Mr. Michael Maittaire, deceased; consisting of the greatest variety of books in most parts of polite literature; amongst which are particularly the scarcest editions of the classics, printed by R. and H. Stephens, Vascosan, Turnebus, Elzevir, Aldus, Morell; and other eminent printers. Containing in the whole forty-four nights sale. In order to render which less inconvenient to the literati (by reducing the sale to a more agreeable length of time) the same is divided into two parts, the first of which will begin selling by auction, by Mess. Cock and Langford, (of the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden,) on Monday the 21st day of November 1748, and the nineteen following evenings (Sundays excepted) beginning each evening at five of the clock precisely: and (after the intermediate distance of one month) the second part will be exhibited to publick auction in like manner. Catalogues of which may be had at Mr. Cock's in the Great Piazza aforesaid, at two shillings each part. Note, timely notice of the place of sale will be given in the Daily Advertiser and other public papers.
Cock and Langford (Auctioneers : London, England)Date: 1748]- Books
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A catalogue of a very large and fine collection of valuable books, in all arts, sciences and languages; Among which is contained the Library of the late Thomas Morell, D. D. Rector of Buckland, in Hertfordshire, and F. S. S. R. and A. Editor of Ainsworth's Dictionary, Hederici Lexicon Graecum, &c. With several other Libraries and Parcels of Books, lately purchased; Which will be sold very reasonable, the lowest Prices marked in the Catalogue, By Leigh and Sotheby, Booksellers, At their House, in York-Street, Covent-Garden. Beginning January 1, 1785. Catalogues to be had of the following Booksellers, Mr. Beckett, Pall Mall; Mr. Robson's, Bond-Street; Mr. Walter's, Charing Cross; Mr. Owen's, Temple Bar; Mr. Sewel's, in Cornhill; and at the Place of Sale. - Where is given the full Value for Libraries and Parcels of Books.
Leigh and Sotheby.Date: 1784]- Books
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A catalogue of books in quires, being part of the stocks of Mr. Charles King, late of Westminster-Hall; and Mr. John Darby, deceas'd: which will be sold by auction, to the booksellers of London and Westminster only, at the Queen's-Head Tavern in Pater-noster Row; on Tuesday, the 25th of June, 1734, ...
Date: 1734]- Books
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A curious collection of choice books (being the library of the late Thomas Kirke, Esq;) are to be sold by auction, at [blank] in Leeds, on the [blank] next. ...
Date: 1706?]- Books
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At Woollen's extensive circulating library, no. 32, High-Street, Sheffield, the following articles are sold at the lowest prices. ...
Woollen's Extensive Circulating Library.Date: 1797?]