1905 · Boston
by Manson, Alfred S.
Boston: C. F. Libbie, & Co, 1905. Together 4 parts. 8vo. 240 x 155 mm., [9 ¼ x 6 ¼ inches].viii, 245 pp.; 246 - 507 pp.; [iv], 136 [2]pp.; [iv], 221 pp. Parts 3 and 4 illustrated throughout with plates of portraits and book illustrations. Original printed wrappers; edges chipped, spines with some chips, wrapper stock a bit brittle at edges; but intact and a good, complete set of catalogues in original condition.
Part 3 and 4 with a presentation bookplate inside the back wrapper pasted-in by the New England Historic Genealogical Society citing the catalogue as a gift from Libbie & Co.; with numerous ownership stamps in blind of the NEHGS.
A historic book collection and art collection of nearly 10,000 lots, sold over a six-year perio. The book collection was comprised of 4800 items focusing on New England rarities, colonial records, Native Americans, witchcraft, the American Revolution, a large collection of historical magazines, local history and genealogy, newspapers, town histories, and music.
The art collection of another 5200 items comprise of portraits of the Founders, Revolutionary War Officers, Statesmen, and a significant collection of extra-illustrated books and Americana broadsides and autographs.
George McKay, American Book Auction Catalogues, 4869, 4882, 5785, 6009.. (Inventory #: 827)
Part 3 and 4 with a presentation bookplate inside the back wrapper pasted-in by the New England Historic Genealogical Society citing the catalogue as a gift from Libbie & Co.; with numerous ownership stamps in blind of the NEHGS.
A historic book collection and art collection of nearly 10,000 lots, sold over a six-year perio. The book collection was comprised of 4800 items focusing on New England rarities, colonial records, Native Americans, witchcraft, the American Revolution, a large collection of historical magazines, local history and genealogy, newspapers, town histories, and music.
The art collection of another 5200 items comprise of portraits of the Founders, Revolutionary War Officers, Statesmen, and a significant collection of extra-illustrated books and Americana broadsides and autographs.
George McKay, American Book Auction Catalogues, 4869, 4882, 5785, 6009.. (Inventory #: 827)