Sotheby's Modern First Editions, Jun. 28th 1996, Letters & Manuscripts: The Property of Anthony Hobson Esq.
Published by Sotheby's, 1996
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: ALEXANDER POPE, Kent, CT, U.S.A.ALEXANDER POPE
AbeBooks seller since October 9, 2023
Condition: Used - Near fine
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Anthony R A Hobson Anthony Hobson was a bibliophile, expert, particularly on Renaissance bindings, author of numerous books and articles about antiquarian books and manuscripts, and a director at Sotheby's auction, in charge of the book department He succeeded his father, who had been one of the purchasers of Sotheby's in 1908, when the latter died in 1949 Anthony Hobson remained in that role until the 1970's when he left the firm, concerned about its expansion Along the way, Hobson oversaw many important sales, perhaps the most recognizable being the final parts of the century-long Thomas Phillipps sale He was a member of numerous book collecting societies and an avid collector. Mr. Hobson died in 2014 at the age of 92.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Sotheby's Modern First Editions, Jun. 28th 1996, Letters & Manuscripts: The Property of Anthony Hobson Esq.
- Author
- Sotheby's
- Publisher
- Sotheby's
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- illustrated by original color book covers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Ephemera, Great Fiction, Literary criticism
ALEXANDER POPE
Kent, CT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since October 9, 2023
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ALEXANDER POPE
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