English Book Collectors

Chapter 10

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NORTH, JOHN. 3 parts. E. March-May 1819. 25 days. L12,707.

OFFOR, GEORGE. 1787-1864. S.W. & H. June-July 1865. 11 days. First two days, L2901. On the third morning of the sale a fire occurred, which so far damaged the remainder that the salvage was sold to Mr. Henry Stevens for L300. The library is said to have been valued for probate at about L70,000.

ORD, CRAVEN. 1756-1832. 3 parts. E. June 1829, Jan. 1830, May 1832. Parts I. and III. 4 days. L3029.