The Cabinet of Curiosities

July 0308, 2021
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LOT 143

Lot 143

Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)

Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
Lot 143 Details
Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)

MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE ROMNEY

4to., 332pp, illustrated frontispiece, full title, tipped in plates and fold out plates, marbleized end papers with and half calf boards, with bookplate: Ex Libris Laurantii (Laurence) Currie*, printed by S. Tyson, Ulverston for Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster Row, London, 1830

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)
  • Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)

*A Note on the Bookplate Owner Laurence Currie

CONDITION DETAILS

In very good condition with minor wear to cover, very occasional minor foxing

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