The valuable library of books, in Fonthill Abbey
Subtitle: a catalogue of the magnificent, rare, and valuable library, (of 20,000 volumes) illustrated, in many instances, with two and three sets of proof and other plates; generally of the most choice editions; selected with great care, and utmost liberality, during the last forty years; also, of the books of prints, galleries of art, curious missals and manuscripts, the Persian and Chinese drawings, &c. &c. &c. : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Phillips, at the abbey ...
Published: 1823
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Catalogs; Library
Notes: Lugt, F. Répertoire des catalogues de ventes publiques, 10510, 10516, 10525

Date of auction: September 9-20, 1823; second part: October 3-9, 1823; third part: October 23-29, 1823.

Place of auction: Fonthill Abbey.

Library's copy 1 annotated with all prices and most names in brown ink within red ruled lines. On front pastedown: pictorial bookplate of A.N.L. Munby; armorial bookplate of Robert Duckle; armorial bookplate and cancellation stamp of Trinity College Library.

Library's copy 1 binding: marbled papers over boards, quarter rust-colored cloth.

Library's copy 2 bound with: The unique and splendid effects of Fonthill Abbey. [London] : [Mr. Phillips], [1823] 2 parts. -- The pictures and miniatures at Fonthill Abbey. [London] :  [Mr. Phillips], [1823] 1 part. (copy 1) The three catalogs are paged continuously (391 pages) but the parts are rearranged in binding to follow the chronological order of sales.

Library's copy 2 binding: modern green cloth.