Autograph Prices Current. (Published Annually). Being a complete alphabetical and chronological record of Autograph Letters, Documents & Manuscripts sold by Auction in London, with the date and place of sale, name of purchaser and price of each lot. Together with a comprehensive reference index. Volume I. (Comprising August,1914 to July,1916 inclusive.)

Courville, E.H.

Published by E. H. Courville, London, first edition, 1916, 1916

Cloth, gilt cover-title, 8vo, [7] pp ads, vii, 197, [2] pp. A useful reference which is now little known. Many of the entries include extracts from the letter or other document described. From the preface: "In the compilation of this work three classes of people have been kept in mind. First, the student in search of historical or literary facts. Second, the collector interested only in certain subjects or persons. Lastly, the dealer, to whom the financial side is of primary importance. Practically every Autograph Letter, Document, and Manuscript, irrespective of the price realised, is faithfully recorded, A considerable interest is taken in certain celebrities whose writings are not of great commercial importance, and it has been thought desirable to include all these in the work, however small the commercial value of their manuscript may be. It has, unfortunately, been found impracticable to give as much space as might be desired to early illuminated MSS. and Horae, but an effort will be made in the subsequent volumes to devote a special section to the recording of these in full." Covers rubbed, otherwise Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-59059

Bibliographic Details

Title: Autograph Prices Current. (Published ...
Publisher: E. H. Courville, London, first edition, 1916
Publication Date: 1916
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition