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Catalogue of the astronomical and mathematical library of Nevil Maskelyne, 1811

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/5

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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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

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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