Catalogue of the Library at Chatsworth
Chiswick Press, 1879. Hardcover. xx, 453p, 478p, 453p, 348p. Bound in dark green cloth. The complete four volume set of this very scarce catalogue limited to 200 small paper copies from a total edition of 250 privately printed by the Chiswick Press for the Duke of Devonshire. The catalogue was compiled by the anglo-italian politician, scholar and bibliophile Sir James Lacaita 1813-1895 and the introduction includes a brief history of the library from its origin and various members of the Cavendish family. An ex library copy with a notation on the bookplate that it was a gift from the Duke of Devonshire dated 7/24. Contains the perforated stamps on the title pages and small library stamp on first text page. There is also a paper card attached to the last blank page in each volume the library shelf numbers. Headband and foot on the spines are a little worn. Otherwise a fresh clean set with untrimmed edges. Very Good. Item #2684
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Price: $1,350.00