Bibliotheca selecta. A catalogue of the library of an eminent collector, removed from the North of England / [i.e. J. Midgeley] ; comprising a rare and rich assemblage of old English poetry, history, topography, illustrated books, as well as splendid, rare, and useful books in general. Which will be sold by auction by Mr. Saunders ... on Monday, February 16th, 1818, and five following days.

Midgeley, James, of Rochdale.

Date:: [1818]

Credit: Bibliotheca selecta. A catalogue of the library of an eminent collector, removed from the North of England / [i.e. J. Midgeley] ; comprising a rare and rich assemblage of old English poetry, history, topography, illustrated books, as well as splendid, rare, and useful books in general. Which will be sold by auction by Mr. Saunders ... on Monday, February 16th, 1818, and five following days. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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