Winter Magic Auction
Sat, Dec 11, 2021 12:00PM EST
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Lot 236
[REMARKABLE CHARACTERS]. KIRBY, R.S. The Wonderful and Scie...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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| $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 |
[REMARKABLE CHARACTERS]. KIRBY, R.S. The Wonderful and Scientific Museum. London: Various printers, 1803-1815. Vols. I-V. Frontispiece, illustrated. Contemporary half calf with marbled boards (front board detached in volume one, hinges starting in others, losses to spines, rubbing, bumping to corners). A collection of early nineteenth century curiosities, including entries on Toussaint L?Ouverture, John Hatfield, Mattio Lovat, and many others. Provenance: Thomas Foreman Gape (bookplates, vols. II-IV). -- Includes: WILSON, Harry. Wonderful Characters. London: J. Robins, 1821-1822. Volumes I-III. Frontispiece, illustrated. Contemporary half calf with marbled boards (losses to spines, bumping to extremities).
