Tag Archives: Bloomsbury Auctions

Norfolk County Library copy sold

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Bloomsbury Auctions recently (17 March 2016, lot 1010) sold an ex-library copy from the Norfolk County Library for £24,000. It was a quarter-linen showing some signs of wear.

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Laurence W. Hodson copy sold

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Bloomsbury Auctions on 4 April 2013 offered books, manuscripts, and artwork from the collection of Laurence W. Hodson (1864–1933), lot 45 of which was a paper copy of the Chaucer. Hodson was a close friend of William Morris and an … Continue reading →

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Copy for sale: Bass copy [sold]

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

The copy of the Kelmscott Chaucer once owned by Freeman Bass and later by his son B. Bass (Census 2.7) will be sold by Bloomsbury Auctions, Important Books and Manuscripts, 15 May 2012, lot 44. The book is in a plain white … Continue reading →

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Copy for sale: Bloomsbury, 26 May 2011 [sold]

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

A quarter-linen copy will be offered for sale on 26 May 2011 by Bloomsbury Auctions in London. It is described as “spine frayed at joints and head and tail, original paper label rubbed with loss, boards slightly soiled and rubbed … Continue reading →

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