JOHN BARROW: THE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENCE OF ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH, London, Richard bentley, 1848. 2 volumes rebound in contemporary morocco, with painted red and gilt / green and gilt title and volume panels to sectional spines divided by raised bands. Engraved black and white frontis to each. Title of vol I most likely facsimile.
Sold for £45
JOHN BARROW: THE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENCE OF ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH, London, Richard bentley, 1848. 2 volumes rebound in contemporary morocco, with painted red and gilt / green and gilt title and volume panels to sectional spines divided by raised bands. Engraved black and white frontis to each. Title of vol I most likely facsimile.
Auction: Two Day Books, Maps, Ephemera and Works on Paper, 8th Oct, 2025
Keys' quarterly Book Sales are recognised as one of the leading regular book auctions outside of London. Held quarterly, they typically exceed 1000 lots over two days, with entries including Modern Firsts, Illustrated, Childrens, Local Interest (Books and Ephemera), and a selection of fascinating historical interest items.
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