Important and valuable library of the late George Offor, Esq., of Grove House, Hackney
1865
Important and valuable library of the late George Offor, Esq., of Grove House, Hackney
1865
318 p Comprising rare early versions of the holy scriptures, including the most extensive series of English bibles, psalters and testaments ever offered for sale; numerous editions of the liturgies of Roman Catholic and Protestant churches; works of the fathers, medì̀val writers, reformers, Puritans and Quakers; a remarkable series of the productions of John Bunyan; beautifully illuminated hor̀̀ and other manuscripts, of considerable interest, including a very early copy of the epistles and gospels, in English; rare productions from the presses of Caxton, Wynkyn de Worde, Pynson, and other English printers; books written by dissenters of all denominations, and standard works in general literature Place of sale: London Date of sale: June 27-July 7, 1865
