Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue Of The First Portion Of The Famous Library Of The Late Sir Thomas Phillipps (1886) is a book that provides a comprehensive list of the items included in the first part of the renowned library of Sir Thomas Phillipps. The book was compiled by the auction house Sotheby, Wilkinson And Hodge and was published in 1886. Sir Thomas Phillipps was a prominent collector of books and manuscripts in the 19th century, and his library was one of the largest private collections of its time. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions of the books, manuscripts, and other items in the collection, along with information about their provenance and historical significance. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and collectors interested in the history of book collecting and the rare book market in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
