An error has occurred while processing this page. The site administrator has been notified. We apologize for the inconvenience.
No Image
No Image
146
BIBLIO GRENVILLE, THOMAS. Bibliotheca Grenvilliana. Vols. 1-3 (of 4). 1842-48
GRENVILLE, THOMAS. Bibliotheca Grenvilliana; or, Bibliographical Notices of Rare and Curious Books, forming Part of the Library of the Right Hon. Thomas Grenville: By John Thomas Payne and Henry Foss. Mounted albumen photograph frontispiece in Volume 3. Volumes 1-3 (of 4). Large 8vo, original 1/4 morocco gilt, rather worn overall; some foxing. Vernon Viret bookplates. London, 1842-48
- Notes: first edition of a catalogue of the collection bequeathed by Grenville (1755-1846) to the British Museum, "the greatest gift of books any individual has ever made to the Museum" (De Ricci), particularly strong in Americana and early printing. The fourth volume, containing a supplement and index, was published in 1872. De Ricci, page 114.
- Condition: All items are offered for sale subject to Swann Galleries'' standard terms and conditions of sale, which are published in our catalogues.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
April 23, 2007 10:30 AM EDT
New York, NY, US
Swann Auction Galleries
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 0% and any applicable taxes and shipping.