18th-century volumes
Collection of works
£1,386
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
Prideaux, Humphrey. Marmora Oxoniensia. Oxford: Sheldonian Theatre, 1776. Folio, 3 parts in one volume, library stamp erased at foot of title, numerous engravings in text, contemporary half vellum, worn;
Newton, Isaac. Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended. 1728. 4to, contemporary calf, gilt arms of Trinity College Dublin on sides, lacks plates, rubbed;
Forde, Emanuel. The Most Famous, Delectable and Pleasant History of Parismus. London, 1704. 2 parts in one volume, 4to, 15th impression, woodcut frontispiece laid down, contemporary calf, a few lower margins trimmed close occasionally affecting text, hole in D3 part 1, worn;
The Oeconomy of Human Life. London: S. & E. Harding, 1795. 8vo, engravings by Sylvester Harding, contemporary tree calf gilt, head of spine rubbed;
The Oeconomy of Human Life. London: S. & E. Harding, 1795. 8vo, engravings by Sylvester Harding, contemporary red morocco gilt, slightly rubbed;
The Art of Painting, with the Lives and Characters of above 300 of the most Eminent Painters. London: T. Payne, [n.d.], 8vo, contemporary quarter calf gilt;
Clarke, John. An Essay upon Study. London, 1737. 12mo, contemporary calf, University of Birmingham, Institute of Education Library stamp to foot of title, rubbed;
and c.29 miscellaneous 18th-century volumes, including a couple of odd volumes, most rubbed; sold not subject to return [No list of titles available]
Footnote
Provenance: From the library of the late William St Clair, FBA, FRSL.