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HUTH (H. & A.H.). CATALOGUE of the Famous Library of Printed Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Engravings collected by Henry Huth. London. 1911-1920.

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HUTH (H. & A.H.)

CATALOGUE of the Famous Library of Printed Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Engravings collected by Henry Huth. And since maintained by his son Alfred H. Huth. London: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1911-1920.

9 v.: il.; 260 mm. Nr. 144 of the limited edition on fine paper; half calf; gilted top edges; tired bidings.

FULL COLLECTION of the amazing library built by Henry Huth and continued by his son. The library of extraordinary quality includes illuminated manuscripts, incunabula and old prints from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries in all languages related to literature and history, as well as the first prints on America. The sale of this library constituted one of the most important events in the history of library sales in England. Copy of the special limited and numbered edition, printed on the best paper and with the list of buyers and prices obtained. Very rare.

 

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