An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover.
Language: English
Publication date: 1726
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Ken Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA)., York, United KingdomKen Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA).
AbeBooks seller since August 2, 1997
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 89.40
Quantity: 1 available
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MILLARD, James Elwin. An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover. It may originally have been a commentary on the Psalms. Rather darkened and rubbed. With elaborate bookplate. dimensions: ~ James Elwin Millard, (1824 -1894), was a Master of Magdalen College School 1846-1864, and a Fellow of Magdalen 1853-1865 and took his B.D. in 1855 and his D.D. in 1859. He was Vicar of Basingstoke in 1864, and an Honorary Canon of Winchester in 1882. He died in 1894. His medieval manuscripts and seventy-one volumes of incunabula, early printed books and the works of fine printers such as Bodoni, were given to the library of Keble College, Oxford by his widow. His autograph letters and manuscripts were sold at auction by Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge 25 November 1890, and part of his library in a mixed sale 16 July 1895.
Seller Inventory # 162505
Bibliographic details
- Title
- An elaborate empty folio binding, subsequently repurposed as a folder by this 19th century book collector. Blindstamped pigskin, late 17th century (?), with later lettering Aparel 1726 on the upper cover.
- Author
- MILLARD, James Elwin.
- Publication year
- 1726
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
Ken Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA).
York, United Kingdom
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Fine, Rare and Antiquarian as well as Academic Books on a very wide range of subjects, particularly Art, Architecture, Design, Landscape Gardening, Aesthetics, Manuscripts, The Grand Tour,and 18th century Literature & History. Established 1948. Member of ABA, ILAB and PBFA. Owner: Tony & Nicki Fothergill “Note for US Buyers: From August 29, 2025, all UK-origin shipments to the United States are subject to customs processing. Printed books remain duty-free under US law, but some states may charge sales tax or handling fees on delivery. Ephemera and posters are also usually exempt when properly classified. Please be aware that delivery times may be slightly longer due to customs."…
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Ken Spelman Books Ltd (ABA, ILAB, PBFA).
United Kingdom
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“Note for US Buyers: From August 29, 2025, all UK-origin shipments to the United States are subject to customs processing. Printed books remain duty-free under US law, but some states may
charge sales tax or handling fees on delivery. Ephemera and posters are also usually exempt when properly classified. Please be aware that delivery times may be slightly longer due to customs."
Ken Spelman Books Ltd
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Owner & Director: A.R. Fothergill
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