Sykes, Mark Masterman, Sir, 1771-1823
Variant namesEnglish bibliophile, picture collector, and member of Parliament for Sledmore in Yorkshire where his estate was located. Sykes' library was considered one of the finest in England and was especially strong in early printed editions of the Greek and Roman classics, incunables, and 16th century English poetry. The collection was sold after his death in three lots in May-June 1824.
From the description of Papers, [ca. 1813-1825], (bulk 1823-1825). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122530640
English book collector.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : Northallerton, to Mr. Molteno, a printseller in London, 1801 Apr. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575209
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| associatedWith | Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847 | person |
| associatedWith | Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1778-1857, | person |
| associatedWith | Houghton Library. | person |
| associatedWith | Lockwood, John, | person |
| associatedWith | Molteno, Mr, | person |
| associatedWith | Ottley, William Young, 1771-1836, | person |
| associatedWith | Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842, | person |
| associatedWith | Spence, W., 1785-? | person |
| associatedWith | Sykes family of Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire | family |
| associatedWith | Upcott, William, 1779-1845 | person |
| associatedWith | York Book Society. | corporateBody |
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| Book collecting |
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Birth 1771
Death 1823
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