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From the Library of the Earls of Haddington

Mackenzie | The Man of the World, 1773, 2 volumes, contemporary calf

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

July 19, 02:18 PM GMT

Estimate

500 - 700 GBP

Lot Details

Description

From the Library of the Earls of Haddington


[Henry Mackenzie]


The Man of the World. In two parts. London: for W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1773


2 volumes, 12mo, half-titles, contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt with Baillie’s golden fleece motif and red morocco lettering-pieces, all edges speckled red, occasional light browning


LITERATURE:

ESTC T38918


PROVENANCE:

George Baillie (1644-1738), engraved armorial bookplate applied posthumously; Hon. George Baillie (c. 1721-1797), signature on title; thence by descent to the Earls of Haddington

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