25th Mar, 2025 10:00
The March Auctions 2025
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[Z] Rudder (Samuel) A New History of Gloucestershire
Rudder (Samuel) A New History of Gloucestershire, Cirencester: The Author, 1779, folio, later quarter calf and marbled boards, fold out map, 16 engraved plates of which 3 single page, 12 double page plus one fold out, inscribed for Jos. A. Small to top of preface and later owner to front endpaper
Provenance:A Gloucestershire book collector
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Sold for £280
Rudder (Samuel) A New History of Gloucestershire, Cirencester: The Author, 1779, folio, later quarter calf and marbled boards, fold out map, 16 engraved plates of which 3 single page, 12 double page plus one fold out, inscribed for Jos. A. Small to top of preface and later owner to front endpaper
A Gloucestershire book collector
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible.
Overall good condition. Binding worm with scuffs and wear to the extremities and corners. Joints works and cracked. Hines a little worn. Spine with light stains and rubbing - gilding bright. Green ink owners inscription to front endpaper, fold out map with fold tear to margin. Title with imprinting, dedication leaf a little browns. Preface inscribed with old owner's name, scarred spotting, p212 margin annotated and later green ink annotation and margin uncut. Occasional pencil annotations
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