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Sotheby, Samuel (1771--1842), auctioneer. [Sale cat. 1818:05:28--30]
[Sale catalogue. 1818:05:28--30]
Importation from Malmaison. A catalogue of a select and genuine library of a foreigner of distinction; ... brought from Malmaison. ... Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Sotheby, at his house, 145, Strand, ... on Thursday, May 28, 1818, and two following days. ...
London (Place), J. Compton, printer,, [1818].
[2], 30 p. ; 21.7 cm. (8°)

The vendor has been identified as 'Mr. Huybers' (see BM, English book sales 1676--1900, p. 144). Lot 281, a presentation copy of Percier and Fontaine's Palais, maisons, et autre edifices modernes dessinées à Rome, [1798], which is described as 'entièrement colorié par M. Percier mème, et presenté par lui à Madame Bonaparte', was bought by Soane (q.v.). Not in Lugt.

Copy Notes Unannotated. Bound in a collection of sale catalogues.

Binding Later C19th half green binder's cloth, marbled-paper boards.

Reference Number 4336

Additional Names Malmaison, Palais National de; Huybers, Mr.


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