Lot 336
Oxford, Tuscany, Venice & Rome.- Nicols (William, Latin poet) Copy of letter from William Nicols to Sir John Percival in defence of Mysteries, manuscript, 1679/80 [18th century] bound with 5 other manuscripts in Italian, comprising: 3 on Tuscany, 1 on Venice and "Explication of the Abreviation of Roman letters on Medalls", 18 century calf, gilt, [18 century].
Hammer Price: £500
Description
Oxford, Tuscany, Venice & Rome.- Nicols (William, Latin poet and Church of England clergyman, 1655-1716) Copy of letter from William Nicols to Sir John Percival in defence of Mysteries, 25pp., dated 1679/80 [but 18th century] bound with 5 other manuscripts, comprising: 3 on Tuscany, 1 on the Republic of Venice and "Explication of the Abreviation of Roman letters on Medalls &c given me by Ficeroni the Antiquary [Francesco de' Ficoroni (1664-1747), Italian antiquary] at Rome 1708", all but the first manuscripts in Italian, all but the first 265pp., Contents f. at beginning loose, a few ff. with marginal tears, slightly browned, manuscript contents f. loose at beginning, bound in 18 century calf, gilt, rubbed, upper joint splitting, gilt panelled spine, 8vo, [18 century].
⁂ A Grand Tour volume.
Provenance: From the notes on the Contents leaf: (1) "Mr Nichols letter to Sr Jo. Percival my father", Sir John Percival (d. 1686), of Ballamachow, co. Cork, Ireland, Bt., Christ Church, matriculated, 1676 (2) "Explication... given me by Ficeroni...", probably compiled by Sir John Perceval, first earl of Egmont (1683-1748), politician and diarist; first Governor of Georgia.
Description
Oxford, Tuscany, Venice & Rome.- Nicols (William, Latin poet and Church of England clergyman, 1655-1716) Copy of letter from William Nicols to Sir John Percival in defence of Mysteries, 25pp., dated 1679/80 [but 18th century] bound with 5 other manuscripts, comprising: 3 on Tuscany, 1 on the Republic of Venice and "Explication of the Abreviation of Roman letters on Medalls &c given me by Ficeroni the Antiquary [Francesco de' Ficoroni (1664-1747), Italian antiquary] at Rome 1708", all but the first manuscripts in Italian, all but the first 265pp., Contents f. at beginning loose, a few ff. with marginal tears, slightly browned, manuscript contents f. loose at beginning, bound in 18 century calf, gilt, rubbed, upper joint splitting, gilt panelled spine, 8vo, [18 century].
⁂ A Grand Tour volume.
Provenance: From the notes on the Contents leaf: (1) "Mr Nichols letter to Sr Jo. Percival my father", Sir John Percival (d. 1686), of Ballamachow, co. Cork, Ireland, Bt., Christ Church, matriculated, 1676 (2) "Explication... given me by Ficeroni...", probably compiled by Sir John Perceval, first earl of Egmont (1683-1748), politician and diarist; first Governor of Georgia.
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