Lots
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#41: LEAVES FROM FOUR IMPORTANT BOOKS
Books include: a 1310 psalter leaf on vellum, highly decorated
in blue and red; a 12th century Bible manuscript; a Shakespeare
leaf from the 4th folio, 1685, "Romeo & Juliet";
and a King James Bible, 1611, single printed leaf.
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $275 |
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#42: SIX BOOKS ON BOOKS AND OTHER REFERENCE
1. "Catalogue of the Classic Contents of Strawberry
Hill", London, 1842. Original wraps. 2. Hildeburn, Charles, "Sketches
of Printers and Printing in Colonial NY", NY, 1895.
1 of 375. 3. Fincham, H.W., "The Artists and Engravers
of British and American Book Plates", London, 1897.
1 of 1050 copies. 4. Hassler, F.R., "Elements of the
Geometry of Planes and Solids", Richmond, 1828. 5. Three
others.
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $350 |
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#43: DE MONTFLAUCON, BERNARD, "L'ANTIQUITÉ EXPLIQUÉE
ET REPRESENTÉE EN FIGURES", PARIS, 1719-1724
15 volumes, folio. (10 volumes plus 5 supplement volumes).
1374 plates, some double page and some folding. A monumental
undertaking, Montflaucon set out to reproduce and methodically
group all the ancient monuments that might be of use in the
study of religion, domestic custom, material life, military
institution, and funeral rites of the ancients. 1800 copies
were produced. This set in contemporary full brown calf.
Some rubs and chips but a sturdy binding. A few pages stained,
but overall plates and text are crisp and bright.
Estimate: $ 5000.00 - $ 7000.00 Sold at $4250 |
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#44: "DELLE ANTICHITA DE ERCOLANO" - VOLUME
5 OF THE 9 VOLUME SET - "DE BRONZI DI ERCOLANO SPIEGAZIONE
- TOME PRIMO- BUSTI", NAPLES, 1767
Large folio. 71 full page engraved plates, most of bronze
busts; (two are folding plates of ships). 72 partial page
engravings, and numerous engraved initials. This was the
attempt to document the oldest excavations of Pompeii, Herculaneum,
and the surrounding area. Bound in full contemporary calf,
rubbed.
Estimate: $ 750.00 - $ 1000.00 Sold at $700 |
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Lot #44A: "ANTIQUITIES OF
IONIA - PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY OF DILETTANTE", LONDON,
1821, 1797, 1840, 1881
2nd edition of volume one, 1st edition of volumes two, three,
and four. Four volumes, large folio. Three engraved titles,
16 partial page plates, 209 full page views, architectural
renderings, maps and plans (one double page). Volumes 2 and
3 are bound in original paper covered boards. Spine of volume
1 is new, volumes 2 and 3 have original spines (chipped), volume
4 is bound in 1/2 red morocco over green cloth. The first edition
of volume 1 was 1769, this 1821 edition of volume 1 has considerable
additions and corrections. A fifth volume was published in
the 20th century. This work is an extraordinary record of architectural
antiquities. Very rare and not often offered for sale.
Estimate: $ 5000.00 - $ 6000.00 Sold at $3000 |
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#45: STORER, JAMES AND GRIEG, JOHN, "ANTIQUARIAN
AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CABINET", LONDON, 1807-1811
10 volumes, Royal Octavo. Large Paper Copy. 10 engraved titles
and 480 plates. 1/2 red morocco. Rubbed. Internally fine.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 750.00 Sold at $500 |
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Lot #45A: SEHUELT,
F.L., "RECUEIL D'ARCHITECTURE, DESSINE ET MESURE EN
ITALIE _ _', PARIS, 1821
1st edition, large folio. Large paper copy. Engraved title
and 12 engraved plates. Plates depict late 18th century Italian
homes, fountains, gardens, churches, and architectural details.
Plates are beautifully composed with building and landscape.
Bound in contemporary calf. Spine rough. A few plates have
minor foxing.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 750.00 Sold at $450 |
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#46: (CRYSTAL PALACE) TALLIS, JOHN, "HISTORY
AND DESCRIPTION OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE, AND THE EXHIBITION
OF THE WORLD'S INDUSTRY IN 1851", LONDON AND NY, 1852
Three volumes, 4to. Folding chromo frontis (some tears) and
steel engravings showing the great exhibition of art and
industry. Bound in full black gilt morocco. Minor rubs, other
than that, a fine set.
Estimate: $ 600.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $550 |
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#47: FILHOL, ANTOINE M., "GALERIE DU MUSEE DE FRANCE",
PARIS, 1814
10 volumes, large 8VO. 718 engraved plates of works of art
(plates 552 and 553 omitted, as always). One of a few copies
with the title pages dated 1814 and the title changed to
omit the word "Napoleon". Boards with leather spine
labels. Some foxing.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 750.00 Sold at $500 |
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#48: ANTIQUITIES - TWO SCARCE BOOKS
1. Richter, Gisila, "Catalogue of Greek Sculptures",
Oxford, 1954. 1st edition, 4to. Fine copy No DJ. 2. Garstony,
John, "Prehistoric Mersin", Oxford, 1953. Color
frontis and folding map. Nice copy in DJ.
Estimate: $ 250.00 - $ 300.00 Sold at $125 |
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#49: CASKEY, L.D., "ATTIC
VASE PAINTINGS IN THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON",
LONDON, 1931 AND 1954
Two volumes, large folio. 64 loose plates housed in
two portfolios published 23 years apart. Plates and
portfolios are in fine condition. No auction records
or bookseller listings found.
Estimate: $ 750.00 - $ 1000.00
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#50: TRADE EXHIBITIONS, TWO "ART JOURNAL" CATALOGUES
1. "Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the International
Exhibition, 1862", London, 1863. 2. "Illustrated
Catalogue of the Universal Exhibition, Published with the
Art Journal", London, 1868. Both illustrated with woodcuts.
Both 4to and bound in 3/4 morocco.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 4000.00 Sold at $200 |
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