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an open book with a drawing of letters and symbols on itan open book with drawings of animals and plants on it
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Estimate €360 - €500
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Description
Monograms Barclay, George Monograms. 13 (of 15) parts in 1 vol. With 69 lithographic plates, some coloured. London, self-published, (1860–72). 4°. Half leather with gold-stamped title on the spine (worn and bumped, hinge cracked). Extremely rare on the market. We have only been able to trace it in 8 institutions. – With ownership stamp of the Imperial and Royal State School of Applied Arts, Graz, Austria. - Contains 13 of the 15 published parts covering the letters A, B, E, F, G, H, IJK, L, M, N, O&P, Q&R, S. Includes, amongst other things, a brief historical treatise on monograms with a particular focus on Great Britain. - Edges slightly browned, book block slightly damaged. Overall, in good condition. 13 (of 15) parts in 1 volume. With 69 lithographic plates, some coloured. - Extremely rare on the market; we have located copies in only 8 institutions. - Bearing the ownership stamp of the K.k. Staatsgewerbeschule (Imperial-Royal State Trade School), Graz, Austria. - Contains 13 of the 15 published parts, covering the letters A, B, E, F, G, H, IJK, L, M, N, O&P, Q&R, and S. Includes, amongst other things, a brief historical treatise on monograms with a particular focus on Great Britain. - Margins slightly browned; text block beginning to split. Overall in good condition.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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