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Creator:
Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857
Title:
A catalogue of the curious and extensive library, of the late John North, Esq. : removed from his residence East Acton / they will be sold by auction, by Mr. Evans, at his house, no. 26, Pall-Mall.
Published / Created:
[London] : [Mr. Evans], [1819]

[London] : Printed by W. Bulmer and Co.,
Physical Description:
3 volumes (58 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 80 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 38 pages) ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Date of sale: March 29-April 6, 1819.
Contents:
Part the first. Containing a brilliant assemblage of rare, curious, and splendid books, and books of prints (1497 lots) -- Part the second. Containing a brilliant assemblage of valuable and splendid books, and books of prints (2175 lots) -- Part the third. Containing a collection of fine and splendid books, illuminated manuscripts, old poetry, old plays and scarce tracts. (842 lots).
Subject Terms:
North, John -- Library -- Catalogs. | Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857 -- Catalogs. | Private libraries -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Rare books -- Catalogs. | Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Catalogs. | Prints -- Catalogs. | Booksellers' catalogs -- England -- London. | Book auctions -- England -- London -- Catalogs. | Perceval, E. L. -- Autograph. | Perceval, E. L. -- Ownership. | Northwick, John Rushout, Baron, 1770-1859 -- Bookplate.
Form/Genre:
Auction catalogs -- 1819 03 29-05 28. | Auction catalogs. | Auction catalogs -- England -- London -- 1819. | Prices (Provenance)
Contributors:
North, John, collector.