[BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS]. WISE, T. J. (1859-1937). The Ashley Library. A Catalogue of Printed Books, Manuscripts, and Autograph Letters Collected by T. J. Wise. London: Printed for Private Circulation, 1922-1936. 4tos. Frontispieces and plates. 11 volumes. Publisher's cream buckram over bevelled boards, boards and spines stamped in gilt. FIRST EDITION OF THIS CATALOGUE, ONE OF ONLY 200 COPIES PRINTED.
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Spines toned, some rubbing, soiling to bindings, a few gutters overopened, some tissue guards torn. Still, near fine.
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The Ashley Library (now housed at the British Library), was Wise's lasting achievement (he lived on Ashley street, hence the name). Wise was a noted bibliographer and collector, who partially funded his collection by indulging in literary forgery and theft.