Catalogue of a Collection of Books, relating especially to Italian History and Literature: and Including Books in all Classes of Literature, chiefly in Foreign Languages. . .
London: Puttick and Simpson, 1865. Item #1255 8vo. 205 x 145 mm., [8 x 5 ¾ inches]. 15 pp. Stitched as issued. Edges a bit fragile but paper stock sound; small ink stain on upper margin of two pages. Nice private library of a little known collector, focusing on Italian history and literature, with a number of early theological works cited. The collection includes “Specimens of early typography, theology, the classics, numerous works on theological controversy, and relating to the Jesuits; Rare and curious tracts, poetry, the drama, facetiae; Books in various Italian dialects, works on Bibliography, etc. etc.” The collection 380 lots, arranged alphabetically, some with annotations. Although this copy shows no signs of ownership, it does contain checkmarks next to a number of lots, suggesting the list was used as a guide of some kind, either as want list or checklist for an established collection. List of Catalogues of English Book Sales 1676-1900 Now in the British Museum, p. 311, listing the owner as M. Beggi.
Price: $225.00