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Thomas Frognall Dibdin papers, 1798-1836.

Title: Thomas Frognall Dibdin papers, 1798-1836.

Letters on the publication of Dibdin's Bibliographical Decameron; letters and clippings concerning the book collector Richard Heber, and letters, manuscripts, and printed material on Dibdin's various publications.

ArchivalResource: 3 volumes (.4 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00807/catalog View

Sykes, Mark Masterman, Sir, 1771-1823. Papers, [ca. 1813-1825], (bulk 1823-1825).

Title: Papers, [ca. 1813-1825], (bulk 1823-1825).

Collection consists of 51 ALS, mainly by those involved in the disposition of Sykes' collections of books, prints, drawings, and paintings after his death in 1823. Correspondence, to and from: Sykes' solicitor, John Lockwood, with book auctioneer Robert Harding Evans; Samuel Sotheby, in charge of selling the pictures (Sykes' bankruptcy and illness are mentioned); and William Young Ottley, an artist who was acting as Sotheby's agent and out of whose work many difficulties arose. Some letters include lists of books, bills, accounts, and receipts connected with the sales. Also correspondence, ca. 1813-1818, between Sykes and his solicitors, including Lockwood, relating to financial details concerning land, carriage, bonds, and books.

ArchivalResource: 51 items (.25 linear ft.)

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Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842. [Auction catalogues : coins, books, portraits].

Title: [Auction catalogues : coins, books, portraits]. 1822-1824.

ArchivalResource: 5 pieces in 1 v.

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Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842. Extracts from various works on the origin of printing made by S. Sotheby during his researches for his intended work thereon : scrapbook, [18--].

Title: Extracts from various works on the origin of printing made by S. Sotheby during his researches for his intended work thereon : scrapbook, [18--].

Scrapbook of extracts copied in several hands, with notes, clippings, and printed pamphlets in English and French, related to the development of the printing press.

ArchivalResource: 2 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52249029 View

Extracts from Various Works on the Origin of Printing Made by S. Sotheby During His Researches for His Intended Work Thereon, 19th century

Title: Extracts from Various Works on the Origin of Printing Made by S. Sotheby During His Researches for His Intended Work Thereon 19th century

Scrapbook of extracts copied in several hands, with notes, clippings, and printed pamphlets in English and French, related to the development of the printing press.

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http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/scrc/findingaids/view.php?eadid=ICU.SPCL.CRMS217 View

Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842. [Auction catalogues : pamphlet vol.]

Title: [Auction catalogues : pamphlet vol.] 1817-1821

ArchivalResource: 3 pieces in 1 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84275250 View

Book collectors miscellaneous papers, 1649-1937.

Title: Book collectors miscellaneous papers, 1649-1937.

Letters dealing with book or manuscript acquisitions by American, English, and French book-collectors.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00907/catalog View