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Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge - Selected Catalogues of Sothebys and Co.

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London, Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge, 1911-1917. Paperback. A selection of catalogues by Sothebys and Co. All related to the library of Henry Huth Volumes are: Catalogue of the Huth Collection of Printed Books and Illuminated Manuscripts, First Portion (1911) Catalogue of the Huth Collection of Printed Books and Illuminated Manuscripts, First Portion: List of Prices and Buyers' Names (1911) Catalogue of the Huth Collection of Printed Books and Illuminated Manuscripts, Third Portion: List of Prices and Buyers' Names (1913) Catalogue of the Huth Collection of Printed Books and Illuminated Manuscripts, Fifth Portion: List of Prices and Buyers' Names (1916) Catalogue of the Huth Collection of Printed Books and Illuminated Manuscripts, Sixth Portion (1917) One illustrated copy with 17 plates. Henry Huth was an English merchant banker and prominent bibliophile. After travelling through Europe and the America's, Huth joined his father's company and settled in London where he began forming his library. Huth confined himself to no particular subject, but bought anything of real interest provided that the book was in good condition. His varied collection was especially rich in voyages, Shakespearean and early English Literature, and also in early Spanish and German works, influenced by his time in Hamburg. In original paper wraps. Externally, generally sound with some chipping and wear to spines. Spotting to all volumes. Discolouration to spines. Rear wrap detached and missing to volume 1917. Ink signature to front wrap of 1917. Internally, generally firmly bound although strained in places. Pages generally bright with occasional spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
GBP 180.00 [Appr.: EURO 208.25 US$ 240.21 | JP¥ 35579] Book number SET34-H-3

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