(AUCTION CATALOGUE: BEAUCLERK, T.).

Bibliotheca Beauclerkiana. A Catalogue of the Large and Valuable Library of the late Honourable Topham Beauclerk, F.R.S. deceased...

which will be sold by Auction...by Mr. Paterson, On Monday, April 9, 1781, and the Forty-Nine following Days. [iii]-xiv, 231 pp.; 137, [1] pp. Two parts in one vol. 8vo, attractive antique half-calf & marbled boards by Aquarius, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. [London]: 1781. A large and important library consisting of 30,000 volumes. Beauclerk (1739-80), son of Lord Sydney Beauclerk and grandson of the first Duke of St. Albans, was an intimate friend of Dr. Johnson and was mentioned frequently and favorably by Boswell. Beauclerk left an important library, rich in English plays and history, travel, and science. 9256 lots, including MSS. Fine copy. Lacks half-title. ❧ De Ricci, p. 52. Taylor, Book Catalogues, pp. 169 & 170.

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