1879 Catalogue of the Library of a Gentleman, Comprising Handsomely Bound and Standard Works in All Classes of Literature, Including a Highly Interesting and Valuable Collection of Spanish Books, Among Which Will be Found Numerous Editions of Don Quixote & Other Works of Cervantes, in All Languages; Early Spanish Chronicles and Poetry; Works Illustrating the Early Spanish Theatre; Books of Proverbs and Romance Language &c. &c.
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Description
First Edition, Very Scarce
A very scarce auction catalogue privately published for Sotherby, Wilkinson & Hodge auction house.
The auction is for the sale of the personal collection of an unnamed gentleman who had a vast collection of Spanish books, including the works of Cervantes.
Inscribed where the books sold, how much they sold for and who the sale was to.
Includes a listing of 344 books.
Condition
In paper binding. Externally, smart. The spine has some wear. The front board has some spotting. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some spotting.
Good
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