The fine private library of the Hon. John M. Patterson of Philadelphia
Published: 1922
Language: eng
Notes: Consisting of association books of the most personal and interesting nature; autograph letters, manuscripts and drawings of value; an unusual collection of the first editions of Charles Dickens, with manuscripts and autograph letters; Johnsoniana, including the original door knocker of his old house; Boswell's own copy of a guide to Italy, autographed by him, first editions of Thackeray, with autograph letters and original drawings; a second folio Shakespeare, a superb illumined leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, a leaf on vellum from "Donatus," the earliest specimen of European printing; and other rarities of uncommon interest and importance.

McKay, 8463.

Place of sale: New York.

Date of sale: May 15, 1922.