A Selection of Books, Manuscripts, Engravings and Autograph Letters Remarkable for Their Interest and Rarity: Being the Five Hundredth Catalogue Issued by Maggs Bros. Booksellers

Maggs Bros

Published by Maggs Bros, London, 1928

About this Item

A fascinating catalogue of scarce books, engravings and manuscripts, illustrated throughout. The first edition of the five hundredth catalogue of this kind published byMaggs Bros, one of the oldest antiquarian booksellers in the world, established in 1853. Containing selections from books, manuscripts and engravings that are remarkable for their 'rarity, interest and beauty'.Containing information and either illustrated plates or facsimile's of pages from 204 items, listed in the 'Indices to Authors and Titles' at the starts of the work. Items are further helpfully catalogued by subject, including law, Romances of Chivalry and Woodcut and Illustrated books. Information such as the locations of these works and their estimated value is also provided.Featuring reproductions of autographed letters from Robert Louis Stevenson and Elizabeth Barret Browning, and plates from such work as Pedro de Medina's 'Regimiento de Navegacion' of 1563 and Filippo Morghen's 'Raccolta' c1780, many of which are printed in two colours. In the publisher's original printed paper wraps. Tide mark to the head of front wrap. Rubbing to back strip, with shelf wear to head and tail. Small closed tear at tail of rear joint. Front hinge starting, but holding firm. Internally, binding strained in places. Pages clean and bright. Good. Seller Inventory # 787F1

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Selection of Books, Manuscripts, ...

Publisher: Maggs Bros, London

Publication Date: 1928

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book