FROM PRINCE ALBERT'S LIBRARY. Loudon, J C, Arboretum et Frut...

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49 - FROM PRINCE ALBERT'S LIBRARY. Loudon, J C, Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum; or the Trees and Shr...

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FROM PRINCE ALBERT'S LIBRARY. Loudon, J C, Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum; or the Trees and Shrubs of Britain...pictorially and botanically illustrated. In 8 volumes: four of letterpress, illustrated by above 2500 engravings; and four of octavo and quarto plates. 2nd edition 1844. 8 vols with a total of 412 plates, some folding. With 'Prince Albert's Library' on a rubber stamp on each title page, and a small paper label to the base of the spines (2 labels missing). Blind-stamped decorated cloth. Light spotting to plates, but a very clean and attractive set (8) (box)

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+ Calendar 2024-11-06 10:00:00 2024-11-06 23:59:59 Europe/London Books, Coins and Stamps Auction In our regular Books, Coins and Stamps auction, there’s a feast for collectors including a rare 1611 King James ‘Great She’ Bible as well as a signed photograph of Franklin D Roosevelt to the renowned violinist Margaret Harrison. A single-owner collection of proof sovereigns in our coin section includes sought after commemorative sets while another single-owner collection contains a wealth of 18th century British regional coinage among other treasures. For the philatelists there is a collection including twelve 1840 Penny Blacks, as well as some interesting curiosities such as an 1872 Green Shilling stock exchange forgery and an album of ‘Errors and Varieties’ for those who seek out the serendipitous misprint. Halls Fine Art Auctioneers Halls Fine Art Auctioneers [email protected]

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