Add MS 78641

EVELYN PAPERS. Vol. CCCCLXXIV. `A Catalogue of the Library at Wotton', with the label on the front cover, `Catalogue No. 2’; Dec. 1813. In a formal, calligraphic hand, which may be that of Upcott. In alphabetical order by author, entered on right hand pages, with format, number of volumes, place and date of publication added in columns, and different sets of press-marks added in left and right hand margins. Each alphabetical sequence is sub-divided by language. Additions have been made in later hands on the left hand pages. A copy of the engraved portrait of Evelyn by Nanteuil has been bound in opposite the title-page. With a pencilled note on the title-page, `1885 books publ. before 1707’, initialled by W.G. Hiscock and dated 12 Oct. 1950. At the end are statements of the delivery of the books to John Evelyn, 1817, to George Evelyn, 1827, to the guardians of William John Evelyn, 1830, and to William John Evelyn on his majority, 1844. Formerly Evelyn MS 23.

Half-binding in red leather and grey paper over boards, with a red leather and gilt-tooled label on the front cover. 390 x 250mm.