Summer Magic Auction
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 03:10AM EDT
Lot 8
Portraits, Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons. Vols. I and II.
Estimate: $700 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Caulfield, James. Portraits, Memoirs and Characters of Remarkable Persons. Vols. I and II. London: For J. Caulfield and Isaac Herbert, 1794/95. First Edition. Two vols. in one, retaining title pages, contemporary three-quarter black morocco over marbled boards, gilt title. (vol. 1): iv, [1], 2?16, [17?19], 20?96; (vol. 2): [97[, 98?173 + 2 leaves manuscript contents. Illustrated with 58 finely engraved portrait plates not included in pagination, most in the first volume under tissue. First volume interleaved with blanks, some filled out with old manuscript biographical notations concerning several characters profiled. 8vo. Offsetting to second volume, otherwise near fine. Toole Stott 1350.
