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Catalogue of the library at Hengrave Hall, 1812-1816

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Hengrave 50

Scope and Contents

2 volumes, 50/1 being A catalogue of the library at Hengrave made by Thomas Gage 1812, 50/2 being a catalogue dated 'May 1816'. Catalogues organised into 'Theology', 'History', 'Poetry', 'Natural History and Arts', 'Miscellanies'. 50/1 is annotated (by the 9th Baronet) 'The principal part of the Hengrave library was sold by Sir Thomas Rokewode Gage 8th Bart'. Towards the end the total number of volumes in the library is given as 3537, with note 'Mrs. Maxwells library since added 592 vols'. 50/2 has Sir Thomas Gage's bookplate and an annotation 'The principal part of the Hengrave Library was sold to Mr. Benyon of Culford by my brother Sir Thomas Rokewode Gage, by the advice of his uncle John Gage Rokewode Esq.' The list of added volumes starts on p.252

Dates

  • Creation: 1812-1816

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

2 volume(s) (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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