A catalogue of the valuable library of James Edwards, Esq., containing a splendid assemblage of early printed books. Chiefly upon vellum ... manuscripts ... books of prints ... Also his collection of fine Greek vases. Which will be sold by auction ... April 5, 1815, and the five following days (Sunday excepted.) / By R.H. Evans.

  • Edwards, James, 1756-1816.
Date:
1815
  • Books

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Publication/Creation

London : Printed by W. Bulmer, 1815.

Physical description

2 unnumbered leaves, 47 pages, 3 folded plates ; (8vo)

Notes

The amount realized by the sale of the 830 lots (Greek vases not included) was £8,351
The present library was the second collected by Edwards. His first collection, which was less valuable, was sold at Christie's in 1804.

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