Catalogues and bibliographies, including the Signet Library
£350
Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: 7 May 2014 at 12:00 BST
Description
Catalogue of the library of the writers to His Majesty's Signet. Edinburgh: University Press, 1805. 4to, original boards with notice to upper cover, Hope Trust bookplate, boards detached; [Idem] Catalogue of the library of the writers to His Majesty's Signet. Edinburgh: 1833-1836. 4 volumes, 4to, ownership signature of James Hope; McKie, James Title pages (and imprints)... Kilmarnock: 1867. 8vo, photographic portrait, presentation copy signed by the author, original boards; Horne, Thomas Hartwell An introduction to the study of bibliography... T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1814. 2 volumes, 8vo, original boards, stamps of the British Library lending division; Paisley Free Library and Museum Memorial volume of the proceedings... Paisley: J. & J. Cook, 1871. 4to, original cloth gilt; Edinburgh Booksellers Reminiscences of booksellers and bookselling in Edinburgh in the time of William IV. Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, 1905; Mason, Thomas Public and private libraries of Glasgow. Glasgow, 1885; Miller, Frank A bibliography of the Parish of Annan. Dumfries, 1925; Baxter, J.H. Collections towards a bibliography of St. Andrews. St Andrews, 1926. 8vo, presentation copy from the author; Nicolson, W. The English, Scotch and Irish historical libraries. T. Evans, 1776. 4to, contemporary calf, bookplate; and 2 others, sold not subject to return (18)