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193 - Catalogue of the books, most of which relate to bibliography…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Catalogue of the books, most of which relate to bibliography, comprising the collection of the late Mr L.-A. Constantin. Paris: published by Delion, bookseller, 1845. 29 pp. Paperback. An extremely rare sales or estate catalogue of the library of the French librarian and bibliographer Léopold-Auguste Constantin, who died in 1840. It primarily lists his specialised collection on bibliography and library science, alongside relevant works on the history of books, printing and literature. Constantin himself had made a name for himself as the author of handbooks on library science, including the revised edition of his *Bibliothéconomie, ou Nouveau manuel complet pour l’arrangement, la conservation et l’administration des bibliothèques*, published in 1841. The catalogue therefore possesses particular historical value beyond its role as a sales catalogue: it documents the working library of a highly qualified bibliographer and librarian, as well as the bibliographical interests of the French book market in the first half of the 19th century. Includes titles with handwritten dedications. An extremely rare sales or estate catalogue of the library of Léopold-Auguste Constantin, a French librarian and bibliographer who died in 1840. It primarily lists his specialised collection on bibliography and library science, as well as relevant works on the history of books, printing and literature. Constantin himself had made a name for himself as the author of handbooks on library science, including the revised edition of his *Bibliothéconomie, ou Nouveau manuel complet pour l’arrangement, la conservation et l’administration des bibliothèques*, published in 1841. The catalogue therefore possesses special documentary value beyond its role as a sales brochure: it documents the working library of a highly qualified bibliographer and librarian, as well as the bibliographic interests of the French book market in the first half of the 19th century. Some titles bear handwritten dedications. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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