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SALE CATALOGUES -- CATALOGUE of the Magnificent Library. Principally of Early Printed and Early Illustrated Books. Formed by C.W. Dyson Perrins. Lond., Sotheby & Co., 1946-47. 4 parts in 1 vol. Each extensivly illustrated with plates (many folding). Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in beautiful dark blue h. mor. extra, gilt lettering, t.e.g. and owrps. bound up. (W. a few marg. annot.).
Copy from Eric (Hyde Lord) Sexton (1902-80), who was a notable American antiquarian, archaeologist, and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). His personal library, especially his collection on 15th-c. book was highly regarded and sold at auction in 1981.€ 120
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