Lot 51
[BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS]. A group of 9 fine press books about books, comprising: 
Sale 904 - Fine Press Books, Online Only
May 13, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$200 - $300

Sold for $344

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS]. A group of 9 fine press books about books, comprising: 

DUNSNAY, Lord. The Compromise of the King of the Golden Isles. New York: The Grolier Club, 1922. 4to. Cloth-backed boards. -- WOODBERRY, George Edward. Virgil. New York: The Authors Club, 1930. 4to. Cloth. -- REID, Anthony. A Check-List of the Book Illustrations of John Buckland Wright. Middlesex, England: Private Libraries Association, 1968. 4to. Cloth, glassine. -- SHEPARD, Leslie. John Pitts. Ballad Printer of Seven Dials, London 1765-1844. London: Private Libraries Association, 1969. 4to. Cloth; glassine. -- LEE, Brian North. Early Printed Book Labels. Middlesex, England: Private Libraries Association and the Book Plate Society, 1976. 4to. Cloth -- ROSCOE, S. & BRIMMELL, R.A.. James Lumsden & Son of Glasgow. Their Juvenile Books and Chapbooks. Middlesex, England: Private Libraries Association, 1981. 4to. Cloth, glassine. -- CHAMBERS, David. Joan Hassall. Engravings & Drawings. Middlesex, England: Private Libraries Association, 1985. 4to. Cloth. -- MALLORY, Sir Thomas. La Morte D’Arthur. New York: Dorset Press, 1990. Folio. A facsimile edition of J.M. Dent’s & Sons 1909 edition. Cloth; dust jacket; slip case. -- BROOMHEAD, Frank. The Book Illustrations of Orlando Jewitt. Middlesex, England: Private Libraries Association, 1995. 4to. Cloth.-- Together 9 works in 9 volumes. Condition generally fine.

Property from the Collection of Jack Belcher
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