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

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

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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.

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Lockwood, John, 1793?-1859

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6r8007j (person)

John Lockwood was a Quaker and a member of New York Yearly Meeting. He was born around 1793, and married Amy A. Arnold. They resided in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was a staunch Hicksite and active in the Separation of 1827/28. He died in 1859. From the description of Papers, 1827-1828. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 31524217 ...

Sykes, Mark Masterman, Sir, 1771-1823

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65t3qqw (person)

English 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: 12253064...

Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w689217q (person)

Epithet: bookseller British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000698.0x000297 ...

Sotheby, Samuel, 1771-1842

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w670855b (person)

Ottley, William Young, 1771-1836

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66h7dn0 (person)

Epithet: of Add MS 24425 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000442.0x00035a Epithet: Keeper of Prints British Museum British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000206.0x000224 Epithet: writer on art British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000442.0x00035b ...