Bibliotheca Askeviana - Sive, Catalogus Librorum Rarissimorum Antonii Askew, M.d.

Reissued here together, the 1775 and 1785 sale catalogues for Anthony Askew's extensive library, with annotations about prices and purchasers.

List of contents

Part I. Bibliotheca Askeviana: Preface; Conditions of sale; First day's sale to twentieth day's sale; Libri omissi; Part II. Bibliotheca Askeviana Manuscripta: Preface; Conditions of sale; 1. Printed books with manuscript notes; 2. Manuscripts, English, on paper; 3. Manuscripts, English, on vellum; 4. Manuscripts, Lat.; 5. Manuscripts, Graec.; 6. Beautiful Chinese, Persian and other manuscripts.

Summary

The library of the physician Anthony Askew (1722–72) was outstanding in both printed books and manuscripts, focussing heavily on Greek classical texts. Reissued here together are the 1775 and 1785 sale catalogues, both annotated by auction attendees who recorded prices and some purchaser details.

Product details

• Authors: Baker and Leigh, Baker and Leigh
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.01.2014
• EAN: 9781108065849
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06584-9
• No. of pages: 212
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism