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White Knights Library : Catalogue of that distinguished and celebrated library, containing numerous very fine and rare specimens from the presses of Caxton, Pyson, and Wynkyn de Worde, &c. ; An unrivalled collection of Italian, Spanish and French romances of chivalry, poetry, and facetiæ. An unique assemblage of books of emblems, and books ornamented with wood cuts. ; Very fine botanical works with original drawings. And a selection of rare, curious, and splendid articles in every department of literature / Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Evans.: PB 8-2019

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

White Knights Library : Catalogue of that distinguished and celebrated library, containing numerous very fine and rare specimens from the presses of Caxton, Pyson, and Wynkyn de Worde, &c. ; An unrivalled collection of Italian, Spanish and French romances of chivalry, poetry, and facetiæ. An unique assemblage of books of emblems, and books ornamented with wood cuts. ; Very fine botanical works with original drawings. And a selection of rare, curious, and splendid articles in every department of literature / Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Evans.

Maker(s)

Publisher: Evans, Robert Harding

Categories

Description

2 pt. in 1 v ; 22 cm.

Paged continuously.
Manuscript annotations of prices and purchasers' names
Manuscript addition at head of t.p.: (Duke of Marlborough)

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (2019)

Dating

Production date: AD 1819

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 8-2019
Primary reference Number: 98531
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 November 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 2 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "White Knights Library : Catalogue of that distinguished and celebrated library, containing numerous very fine and rare specimens from the presses of Caxton, Pyson, and Wynkyn de Worde, &c. ; An unrivalled collection of Italian, Spanish and French romances of chivalry, poetry, and facetiæ. An unique assemblage of books of emblems, and books ornamented with wood cuts. ; Very fine botanical works with original drawings. And a selection of rare, curious, and splendid articles in every department of literature / Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Evans." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/98531 Accessed: 2024-11-02 18:16:52

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