(AUCTION CATALOGUE: HANROTT, P.A.) Catalogue of the Splendid, Choice, and Curious Library of P.A. Hanrott, Esq. Part the First [-Fifth].
..which will be sold by Auction, by Mr. Evans... Five parts in one vol. Thick 8vo, modern, spine gilt, a.e.g. London: 1833-33-34-34-34. Thick paper set; this is a very uncommon sale catalogue. "Little seems to be known about P.A. Hanrott, but it is obvious that he was a collector of no mean learning...His large library...contained many books printed on vellum, a number of manuscripts, fine incunabula, books on large paper or printed on vellum, according to the usual Dibdinian formula."De Ricci, pp. 100-01. This was one of the most important collections sold during this time, containing books printed by Fust and Schöffer (on vellum), Caxton and other early English printers, editiones principes, such as the Homer of 1482, Chroniques de France, 1476, as well as outstanding copies of the great books down the ages. The 10,831 lots of the five parts realized £22,425, 7s 6d. Hanrott spent about 40,000 pounds while forming his library and was forced to sell it when his numerous purchases overwhelmed his income. Very nice set. Bookplate of Daniel B. Fearing (1859-1918), Newport, Rhode Island. Gustave Brunet, Dictionnaire de Bibliologie Catholique, cols. 565-66"cette très-importante collection."
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