William sedgwick saunders guildhall library (2 risultati)

4to: 1 p. Facsimile of a handwritten letter. With small embossed circular letterhead, in red and gilt, with crest enclosed by the words 'Bibliotheca civitatis Londoniarum'. Somewhat grubby bifolium, but with text clear and entire, reading 'The Committee appointed by the Corporation of London to carry out the works in connexion with their new Library and Museum having fixed Thursday, the 27th. Instant for the ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the buildings, it will afford them much pleasure to be favored with your company on the occasion, at Guildhall at 2. o'clock. p.m. precisely.' With facsimile of signature of 'Mr Sedgwick Saunders, Chairman'.…

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 658 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1872. Catalogue of an important exhibition of engraved portraits, topographical drawings and prints, coins, gems, autographs, antiquities, and works of art shown at the opening of the New Library and Museum of the Corporation of London in November 1872. Of interest for the study of London collecting, civic institutions, portraiture, topographical illustration, and the history of exhibitions and display culture in the nineteenth century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…