6th Jul, 2023 10:00

Books, Manuscripts and Autographs Auction

 
Lot 1097
 

LIFE OF SIR EDMUND MASON, Commonly known by the name of the English Don Quixote. Worcester, S Grundy, 1801. 16 pp, original blue paper wrappers

LIFE OF SIR EDMUND MASON, Commonly known by the name of the English Don Quixote. Worcester, S Grundy, 1801. 16 pp, original blue paper wrappers. Sir Edward was an eccentric knight, fond of brandishing an enormous poker. With An Account of the Long Contested Election for a Member to Serve in the Parliament for the City of Worcester, Anno 1773. 1774. London, J Swan and others. 38 pp, stab sewn, outer leaves toned (2)

Provenance:

From the collection formed by Worcester antiquary Joseph Bowstead Wilson (1841-1911), rector of Knightwick, Worcs. Thence by descent.

Sold for £700


 
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