Catalogue Of The Private Library Of Samuel G Drake Of Boston Chiefly Relating To The Antiquities

by Samuel G Drake

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Boston: Samuel G. Drake, 1845. Small 4to, pp. 80; wrappers and 3 preliminary leaves wanting see below ; this copy inscribed at the top of the title page: Mr. Josiah Drake of Cincinnati from his brother, Sam. G. Drake ; 1517 lots were to be sold over a 4-day period, but McKay 395 notes that the library was purchased privately en bloc by George Brinley, which perhaps accounts for the three missing preliminary leaves terms of sale? ; bound with: Catalogue of

• Binding: Wrappers

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