SOTHEBY'S.
The library of the Earls of Macclesfield removed from Shirburn Castle. Part two: Science A-C; part four: Science D-H; part five: Science I-O; Part six: Science P-Z plus addenda.
With: The library of the Earls of Macclesfield ... Part one: Natural history.
London, Sothebys, 2004-2005. 5 volumes. 4to (27.5 21.5 cm). Original decorated blue cloth.
€ 350
The complete science and natural history parts of the auction of the renowned library of the earls of Macclesfield, one of the most important libraries to come up at auction in recent history. Most of the contents of the library remained unknown to the outside world until the sale.
Very good copies, some results added in manuscript.
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