Top of page

Notice
Special holiday hours in effect, December 2025 through January 2026. More information.

Book/Printed Material A catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe

View 425 images in sequence.

About this Item

Title

  • A catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe

Names

  • Evans, R. H. (Robert Harding), 1777-1857
  • Roxburghe, John Ker, Duke of, 1740-1804
  • Nicol, G. (George), 1740?-1828
  • Nicol, William
  • Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

  • London : Robert H. Evans, 1812.

Headings

  • -  Roxburghe, John Ker,--Duke of,--1740-1804--Library--Catalogs
  • -  Early printed books--England--Bibliography--Catalogs
  • -  Private libraries--England--Catalogs
  • -  Rare books--England--Bibliography--Catalogs

Notes

  • -  Imprint on t.p. reads: Printed by W. Bulmer and Co., Cleveland Row, St. James.
  • -  "Nine thousand three hundred and fifty-three lots; sold for £23,397. Includes Supplement and Prices."--Cf. Rosenwald.
  • -  Library of Congress. Lessing J. Rosenwald collection, 2615
  • -  With: A supplement to the catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London : Robert H. Evans, [1812] -- The prices of the Roxburghe library. [London : Robert H. Evans, 1812?]. Bound together subsequent to publication.
  • -  Recat. to AACR2: vj56 1-29-85.
  • -  LAC scc 2019-05-09 no edits (2 card)
  • -  Dashed on entries for Supplement to the catalogue and The prices of the Roxburghe library LAC scc 2019-05-09
  • -  LAC ddw 2022-06-13 update (1 card)
  • -  Rosenwald collection copies listed without call number or copy number in Rosenwald bibliography. LAC ddw 2022-06-13

Medium

  • xxiv, 284 (i.e. 283) p. ; 22 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • Z997 .R887
  • Z997 .R887 Copy 2 Rosenwald collection item 2615. 26 cm. Portrait of the Duke of Roxburghe inserted. With: A supplement to the catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London : Robert H. Evans, [1812]. Copy 2 -- The prices of the Roxburghe library. [London : Robert H. Evans, 1812?]. Copy 2. Bound together subsequent to publication.
  • Z997 .R887 Copy 3 Rosenwald collection additional copy. 22 cm. With: The prices of the Roxburghe library. [London : Robert H. Evans, 1812?]. Copy 3. -- A supplement to the catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London : Robert H. Evans, [1812]. Copy 3. -- Catalogue of the library of David Constable. Edinburgh : D. Speare, 1828. Bound together subsequent to publication.

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 13026866

Online Format

  • online text
  • pdf
  • image

Additional Metadata Formats

IIIF Presentation Manifest

Rights & Access

The Library of Congress is not aware of any U.S. copyright or any other restrictions in the documents in this collection. However, some of the content may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) and/or by the copyright or neighboring-rights laws of other nations. Additionally, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by privacy and/or publicity rights. The determination of the status of an item ultimately rests with the person desiring to reproduce or use the item.

Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners.

Credit Line: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division

Availability of Reproductions

To inquire about copies of Rare Book and Special Collections Division items, contact the Photoduplication Service (telephone: 202-707-5640). Orders are accepted by mail and by fax.

The Photoduplication Service estimates that it takes 3-6 weeks to complete an order.

For Further Information

If you have comments or additional questions, please contact us.

Cite This Item

Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate.

Chicago citation style:

Evans, R. H, John Ker Roxburghe, G Nicol, William Nicol, and Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection. A catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London: Robert H. Evans, 1812. Pdf. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/13026866/.

APA citation style:

Evans, R. H., Roxburghe, J. K., Nicol, G., Nicol, W. & Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection. (1812) A catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London: Robert H. Evans. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/13026866/.

MLA citation style:

Evans, R. H, et al. A catalogue of the library of the late John, Duke of Roxburghe. London: Robert H. Evans, 1812. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/13026866/>.