Bibliothecae Bridgesianae Catalogus Or A Catalogue Of The Entire Library Of John Bridges Late Of

by John Auction Catalogue Bridges

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Engraved allegorical frontis slightly cropped at outer margin . 3 p.l. incl. frontis. , 199 pp. 8vo, attractive blue morocco-backed boards, spine lettered in gilt. London: Printed by J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1725/26. The English issue of the sale catalogue of the library of John Bridges 1666-1724 , historian of Northamptonshire. Bridges left his fine library to his two brothers, who prepared an inventory catalogue in 1725 for sale. Their efforts were

• Binding: Leather

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