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Sale catalogue of Dr. Johnson's library : with an essay

Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784); Newton, A Edward (1864-1940)

[1925]

Facsimile (28 p.) originally published in London, 1785, under title: A catalogue of the valuable library of books of the late learned Samuel Johnson.

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Wentworth, the property of the Trustees of the Olive, Countess Fitzwilliam Chattels Settlement and of other members of the family, Wednesday, 8 July 1998 at 7 p.m. precisely, at 8 King Street, St. James's, London SW1

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Christie, Manson & Woods

1998

Illustrations on endpapers. Includes bibliographical references (page 237) and index. Place of sale: London.

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A catalogue of books, arranged in classes : comprising all departments of literature, many of them rare, valuable, and curious, offered for sale

Quaritch, Bernard (1819-1899)

1864

Spine title: Quaritch's catalogue of books classified.

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Printed books and maps, Tuesday 24 April 2007, Tuesday 15 May 2007, Oxford

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019); Bonhams (Firm : 2001)

[2007]

Title from cover. Includes index. pt. 1. Tuesday 24 April 2007 at 11am and 2pm, Oxford -- pt. 2. Tuesday 15 May 2007 at 11am and 2pm, Oxford. Place of sale: Oxford.

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A facsimile reproduction of a unique catalogue of Laurence Sterne's library

Sterne, Laurence (1713-1768); Whibley, Charles (1859-1930)

1930

"This edition consists of 150 copies, for sale in England by James Tregaskis and son, and 180 copies sold in the United Sttes by Edgar H. Wells & co., inc."

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