Catalogue of the first portion of the extensive and valuable library of the late David Laing, Esq. LL.D. ...
Publisher: Dryden Press
Published: 1879
Place of publication: London]
Language: eng
Subjects: Rare books; Bibliography; Scottish literature
Notes: Title varies.

1st portion sold December 1, 1879, and 10 following days; 2d, April 5, 1880, and 10 following days; 3d, July 20, 1880, and 4 following days; 4th, February 21, 1881, and 3 following days.

The 11,743 lots realized £26,537.

"Nearly every publication relating to Mary queen of Scots was to be found in [the library]"--Fletcher, English book collectors, p. 378.