Lot 542: Large Collection of Leather Bound Books

Large Collection of Leather Bound Books, to include a first edition copy of “The Life of Lewis Bourbon, Late Prince of Conde”, published in 1693; along with one volume of “The Plays of Philip Massinger”, authored by W. Gifford, published in 1805, having handwritten signed letter by W. Gifford, “Secret Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV”, published in 1824; volumes 1 and 2 of “History of European Morals”, by Lecky; two volumes of “Memoires Du Cardinal De Retz”, published in 1731; “Arcana Gallica” or “The Secret History of France Published in 1714”, “The Memoirs of Philip de Comines Lord of Argenton”, published in 1674; along with “The Post Boy Robb’d of His Mail”, second edition, published in 1706, Complete Leather Bound First Edition Set of The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, by Roderick Random, published 1753 in London, Limited Edition Don Quixote “Cervantes”, to include volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4, published in 1906 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, a complete five volume set of “Memoirs for The History of Anne of Austria”, published in 1726, a complete 20 volume set of “The Percy Anecdotes” by Sholto and Reuben Percy, published in 1823, a complete first edition “Windor’s History of America” comprised of eight volumes, published in 1886, complete set of “De Quincey’s Works” comprised of fifteen volumes, three volumes of “Commodore Perry’s Voyages”, by Francis L. Hawks, “Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan”, preformed in the years 1852, 1853 and 1854, under command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the goverment of the United States, published in 1856, sold as is, lot has condition issues and odor, Provenance: Estate of Cyril H. Moore Jr, Kent, Connecticut.

Estimate: $300- $500

Auction Date: November 12, 2022

Realized Price: $2560