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CATALOGUE OF VALUABLE BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF A GENTLEMAN

- London : Puttick and Simpson 1849 - small 8vo. - self paper wrappers - 52 pages. - Order Nr. 87453 - Price: $ 100.00

Sale held May 7-10. 1227 lots. Catalogue includes items from the library of Alaric Alexander Watts (1797-1864). Watts was a journalist and poet whose most notable achievements include his editorship and proprietorship of two annuals, the Literary Souvenir (1824-35) and its successor, the Cabinet of Modern Art (1836-7). Back panel very lightly foxed in lower corner. First gathering detached from spine. Not included in the List of Catalogues of English Book Sales 1676-1900 now in the British Museum. (1915).

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