The library of H. Bradley Martin.
Contributors: Sotheby's Monaco S.A.
Publisher: Sotheby's
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Subjects: Martin, H. Bradley 1906-1988 -- Library -- Catalogs.; Early printed books -- New York (State) -- New York -- Bibliography -- Catalogs.; Private libraries -- New York (State) -- New York -- Catalogs.; Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Catalogs.
Genres: Bibliography; Catalogs.
Notes: Includes bibliographies.
Catalogs of nine sales held in New York City June 6, 1989, to June 14, 1990, except for the 4th sale, which was held in Monaco Oct. 16-17, 1989.
Vol. 4 (in English & French) has imprint: Sotheby's : Sotheby's Monaco S.A.M. (reflecting that the 4th sale was held in Monaco).
Vol. 2 includes index of artists.
LC set has lists tipped in showing pre-sale estimates and final prices realized.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. Sale 5870, John James Audubon, magnificent books and manuscripts; title: pt. 2. Sale 5871, Magnificent color-plate ornithology; title: pt. 3. Sale 5872, The original watercolors for Selby's Illustrations of British ornithology; title: pt. 4. Highly important French literature; title: pt. 5. Sale 5953, Highly important illustrated and scientific ornithology; title: pt. 6. Sale 5971, Highly important American and children's literature; title: pt. 7. Sale 5972, Highly important printed and manuscript Americana; title: pt. 8. Sale 5998, Highly important English literature; title: pt. 9. Sale 6036, Highly important printed books and illuminated manuscripts.