Catalogue of the astronomical and mathematical library of Nevil Maskelyne, 1811
Scope and Contents
Printed catalogue of the sale of Nevil Maskelyne's library after his death, sold by auction by Leigh and Sotheby, 27-29 May 1811, and marked up with sale prices (amounting to £451-18-6 for 757 lots).
Dates
- Creation: 1811
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume (16 pp.)) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Printed catalogue pages cut from original binding and mounted on bound folios
Former / Other Reference
WRO 1390/12
Finding aid date
2016-06-13 11:24:41+00:00
Repository Details
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