The Collection of Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Signed Photographs formed between 1930 and 1979 by the late R. E. D. Rawlins Esq. [ Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., auction catalogue, sale date: 2-4 June 1980 ].
Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 2nd - 4th June 1980, 1980
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United KingdomWykeham Books
AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2001
Condition: Used
US$ 27.25
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Printed wrappers, 4to, 25 cm, 339 pp, numerous ills and facs. 1247 lots. From the Foreword: "R. E. D. (Ray) Rawlins (1917-1979) began collecting signatures, autograph letters and manuscripts in 1930. Over the years he amassed some 30,000 items, thus forming a collection that was widely recognised as the largest of its type in private hands." Contents: Lots 1-68: British History; 69-75: Ireland; 76-166: British Monarchs and Rulers and Their Families; 167-218: British Politics; 219-235: British Army and Air Force; 236-249: British Navy; 250-264: Middle East; 265-276: India, Pakistan Etc.; 277-298: Africa; 299-321: Travel and Exploration; 322-344: American Presidents; 345-359: American and Canadian Politicians and Personalities, Etc.; 360-373: Aviation and Space Exploration; 374-401: Sport; 402-517: Music; 518-698: Continental and Foreign History; 699-729: Continental Literature; 730-740: Russia; 741-757: Passports; 758-831: Science; 832-847: Eminent and Celebrated Women; 848-873: Trade, Commerce, Banking and Economics; 874-881: Crime, Law and Spying; 882-890: Philosophy; 891-895: Missionaries, Philanthropists and Educationalists; 896-909: Church and Religion; 910-947: Popular Entertainment and Ballet; 948-951: Photography; 952-1036: Art and Architecture; 1037-1076: Collecting, Bibliography, Learning Etc.; 1077-1247: Literature. Indexed. Name in ink and name and address label on front wrapper, wrappers slightly sunned, otherwise Very Good. …
Seller Inventory # ABE-37979
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Collection of Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Signed Photographs formed between 1930 and 1979 by the late R. E. D. Rawlins Esq. [ Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., auction catalogue, sale date: 2-4 June 1980 ].
- Author
- Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co.
- Publisher
- Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 2nd - 4th June 1980
- Publication year
- 1980
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Auction Catalogues
Wykeham Books
LONDON, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 10 business days | 25 to 35 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 19.84 | US$ 19.84 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Cash
- Check
- Paypal
Store description
We deal principally in books about books, including such subjects as bibliography, printing history, bookbinding, book illustration, typography, the book trade, etc, and have one of the largest stocks in this field. If you are unsure about the condition of any item, we are happy to email a photograph - please ask. We also deal in books by and about Rudyard Kipling.
Specialty
Bibliographies of Authors, Books about Books, Book Trade, Book Collecting, Bibliographies of Subjects, Library Catalogues, Theory & History of Bibliography, Rudyard KiplingAssociation member
Seller's business information
Wykeham Books
United Kingdom
Terms of sale
1 Payment Methods: We accept payment via credit card by ABEbooks or PayPal (not direct); transfers in GBP (for receipt fre of any bank charges) to our UK sterling bank account; sterling cheques drawn on aUK bank account.
2 Prices of books are net and shipping costs and insurance if required are extra.
3 Import duties, import VAT and any associated administrative charges for collection of these are the responsibility of the customer and are NOT included in the book price or shipping charges (unless otherwise advised by ABEbooks at the time of order).
4 Returns: any book may be returned for a refund if materially not as described within 10 days.
5 Trade terms: email first.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.