Catalogue of printed books and a few manuscripts, comprising a selected portion of the library from Ashridge, Herts. (mostly from the collection of the Earls of Bridgewater), sold by order of the trustees of the late Earl Brownlow, including an exceptional series of English topographical works, county histories, etc. books of costume and others with coloured plates; works of travel and geography ... ; also a very extensive collection of illustrated and other works relating to the fine arts, the property of the late Charles Holme, Esq., of Upton Grey Hosue, Basingstoke (founder and for many years editor of " The studio" magazine); a selection from the library of the late Dr. Arnold, of Rugby, at "Fox How," Ambleside; presentation copy of the late Miss Frances Arnold; valuable works of ornithology, the property of Major-General G.F.L. Marshall, 24 Palace Court, W. 2, and other properties .
Publisher: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge
Published: 1923
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Art collections
Notes: 968 lots.

Priced.

Place of sale: London.

Date of sale: Dec. 17, 1923.