Memoirs. London: [printed by J. Nichols], 1780. 2 volumes. Large 4to (340 x 255 mm). With 37 engraved plates, including frontispiece and dedication. Near period diced russia gilt, all edges gilt. Intermittent toning and offsetting, neatly rebacked. Provenance: Frances Mary Richardson Currer (armorial bookplates); Matthew Wilson (armorial bookplates). RARE, PRIVATELY PRINTED MEMOIR OF "REPUBLICAN" HOLLIS, a noted book collector. The plates include portraits of Locke, Milton and Newton, whose works he collected. "It is probable that copies were to be purchased by those who desired to possess the book. However, there is no publisher's name on the title, and most copies were gratuitously distributed" (Dobell p 89).
Memoirs. London: [printed by J. Nichols], 1780. 2 volumes. Large 4to (340 x 255 mm). With 37 engraved plates, including frontispiece and dedication. Near period diced russia gilt, all edges gilt. Intermittent toning and offsetting, neatly rebacked. Provenance: Frances Mary Richardson Currer (armorial bookplates); Matthew Wilson (armorial bookplates). RARE, PRIVATELY PRINTED MEMOIR OF "REPUBLICAN" HOLLIS, a noted book collector. The plates include portraits of Locke, Milton and Newton, whose works he collected. "It is probable that copies were to be purchased by those who desired to possess the book. However, there is no publisher's name on the title, and most copies were gratuitously distributed" (Dobell p 89).
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