The Bibliographical Decameron; or Ten Days Pleasant Discourse Upon Illuminated Manuscripts, and Subjects Connected With Early Engraving, Typography, and Bibliography. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1817. — DIBDIN, THOMAS FROGNALL. 1776-1847.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, New York · 10 December 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-1975349
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Thomas Frognall Dibdin, The Bibliographical Decameron; or Ten Days Pleasant Discourse Upon Illuminated Manuscripts, and Subjects Connected With Early Engraving, Typography, and Bibliography. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1817. Bonhams, 10 Dec 2014, lot 122. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1975349.

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Thomas Frognall Dibdin, The Bibliographical Decameron; or Ten Days Pleasant Discourse Upon Illuminated Manuscripts, and Subjects Connected With Early Engraving, Typography, and Bibliography. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1817. Bonhams, 10 Dec 2014, lot 122. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1975349.

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