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William Godwin, St. Leon: a tale of the sixteenth century, 4 vols. (London, 1799)

Vet. A5 e. 5420/1-4

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Title

William Godwin, St. Leon: a tale of the sixteenth century, 4 vols. (London, 1799)

Shelfmark

Vet. A5 e. 5420/1-4

Summary

One note by Beckford, flyleaf of vol. 4; pencilled collation note (not by Beckford) on end flyleaf of vol. 1.

Date

1799

Language

English

Physical facet

Binding: polished calf, gilt, marbled and gilt edges. Ticket of C. Kalthoeber in vol.1.

Physical extent

4 Volumes

Custodial history

Beckford no. 612; HP II, 236; bookplate of Lord Rosebery (?).

Acquisition

Sotheby's, 27 Oct. 1975 (Rosebery sale), lot 86.

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William Godwin, St. Leon: a tale of the sixteenth century, 4 vols. (London, 1799)

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