[Rarebooks] FS: Early 19th Century Epitaph Collection

[Joslin Hall Rare Books, ABAA]

Leatherbound Manuscript Collection of Epitaphs.

England, early 19th century.

A fascinating collection of early epitaphs, dating from the 16th century
to 1811 or so, all written in ink on both sides of the first 75 leaves of
a handsomely bound (if now very worn) late 18th century leatherbound blank
book. The handwriting can be a little hard to decipher, but most is
legible. In many cases the compiler has included an introduction
explaining the person or circumstance the epitaph relates to. A unique and
interesting late-Georgian-Regency epitaph collector’s notebook.

Hardcover. 4.25”x7”, about 75 leaves filled in on both sides; another 75
or so leaves are blank; late 18th or early 19th century full polished calf
with a red leather spine label with the single word “Epitaphs” impressed
in gilt; covers rather worn, binding cracking in several places, and the
spine is cracked several times; a binding in delicate condition. Contents
with a little soil and toning, but essentially very nice. [09566] $750.00


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