Macclesfield Library (6 results)

Condition: Very good. First Edition. Together 12 vols., large 4to. Original blue cloth, very good condition (NOT ex-library), Some minor bumping and edge wear to extremities, some spines leaning a trifle. 4,299 lots described, and hundreds of illustrations. Lists of Price Realized for Parts 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 loosely inserted. COMPLETE SET OF THE SALE CATALOGUES OF THE FAMED MACCLESFIELD LIBRARY, AN ASTONISHING COLLECTION OF GREAT RARITIES OF SCIENCE, "THE LAST GREAT LIBRARY TO HAVE REMAINED UNDIMINISHED AND UNTOUCHED BY TIME" ACCORDING TO THE BOOK COLLECTOR. "The dispersal of the last great library, one equal in its day to those of the Earls of Sunderland, Pembroke and Oxford, to have remained (unlike those others) undiminished and untouched by time, without sophistication or alteration since the books were bought" (The Book Collector, Summer 2004, p. 253). Offered in Part 1 was the so-called "Macclesfield Psalter" from from East Anglia, purchased for £1.5m by Jörn Günther on behalf of the J. Paul Getty Museum; it was subsequently declared to be of national interest and was bought back with public and private funds; it is now in The Fitzwilliam Museum. Nonetheless, the editors of the Book Collector declared that "The sale itself is perhaps the greatest single loss to the national heritage since the sale of the Lawrence drawings in 1830" (Spring 2006, p. 76). The aggregate amount of the sales of the first six parts (only) realized more than GBP 14 million according to Sotheby's 2005 press release (this amount did not include the Macclesfield Psalter), representing "the highest total ever for any sale of scientific books and manuscripts." The additional parts of the library sold between 2006 and 2008 and realized much more; for instance, Part 8 alone ("Theology, Philosophy, Law, and Economics") realized GBP 1.3 million, and Part 12 ("Continental Books and Manuscripts") GBP 1.8 million. Introducing each Part is a learned commentary by Paul Quarrie (of Maggs). According to Maggs' own website, Quarrie worked "from 1996 on the library of the earls of Macclesfield and masterminded the dispersal of this celebrated collection, beginning with the sale (1999/2000) to Cambridge University Library of scientific letters and papers of Newton, William Jones, and others, and encompassing 12 auction sales (2004-2008)." Quarrie's own account of the importance of the Scientific portion of the Library was published as "The Scientific Library of the Earls of Macclesfield" in: Notes and Records: The Royal Society Journal of the History of Science, 22 January 2006. The dispersal of the Macclesfield Library was disparaged by many; see especially Roger Gaskell and P. Fara in "Selling the silver: country house libraries and the history of science" (Endeavour 29, no. 1, pp. 14-19). CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION: Part 1: Natural History, 16 Mar 2004 (146 pp.); Part 2: Science, A-C, 10 Jun 2004 (355 pp.); Part 3: Western Manuscripts, 22 Jun 2004 (87 pp.); Part 4: Science, D-H, 4 Nov 2004; Part 5: Science, I-O, 14 Apr 2005 (339 pp.); Part 6: Science, P-Z, 25-26 Oct 2005; Part 7: Bibles, 1477-1739, 11 Apr 2006 (189 pp.); Part 8: Theology, Philosophy, Law and Economics, 25-26 Oct 2006 (411 pp.); Part 9: Voyages, Travel & Atlases, 15 Mar 2007 (301 pp.); Part 10: Applied Arts and Sciences, including Military & Naval Books, 30 Oct 2007 (404 pp.); Part 11: English Books & Manuscripts, 23 Mar 2008 (344 pp.); Part 12: Continental Books & Manuscripts, 2 Oct 2008 (412 pp.). Altogether 4,299 lots expertly described. From the Krown and Spellman Reference Library (dispersed at Heritage Auctions, Dallas, in 2015).

2. London, Sotheby's, 2006, in-4°, 411 pp, describing lots 2456 - 2655, publisher's blue cloth with gilt decoration and lettering.

lists the names of 80 subscribers, 6 being women. This 1858 appeal gives not only an insight into the role of such libraries in local communities, but also the pressures such libraries were under to cater for the rapidly growing interest in reading in the face of the expansion of commercial lending libraries in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is clear from the appeal that the library had been losing subscription members due to the ' great facilities afforded by the London Libraries of Mudie, and others, in supplying, the newest and best works to provincial Book Clubs and Reading Societies, of which several are existing in this neighbourhood.' In a clear case of ' if you can't beat them, join them ' the Committee of Management of the Library approached Mudie's and Messrs Saunders and Otley directly ' to supply this Library with the Best and Newest Publications. ' COPAC ( on - line 07/10 ) locates 2 items at the British Library similar to the one here. WorldCat ( on - line 07/10 through the VialLibri portal ) locates a BL copy and also a copy at John Rylands Library, Manchester.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 408 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 408 Macclesfield, Earls of. Library (Shirburn Castle) Ms. 119 D 44.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: ger. Language: ger,mul. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1726. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - ger,mul, Pages: - 346, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 346 346.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 408, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 408 408.