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COLLECTING USA -- Joseph Allan NOLAN. The Library of George Gordon King in two parts. Newport, R.I., 1885. 2 volumes, 4o. Contemporary crimson morocco gilt, t.e.g., others uncut (front cover detached on vol. I, other joints worn). Provenance: Harrison D. Horblit (sold Christie's East, 16 February 1994, lot 287). One of 200 privately printed copies, inscribed by King to a relative. The first part is devoted to his library; the second his print collection. -- Another copy of Part I. The Books. Newport, 1885. Large 4o. Half morocco gilt, t.e.g. (edges rubbed). Provenance: Mercantile Library of New York (stamps and library marks on title-page). One of 200 copies inscribed by King to the Mercantile Library. -- WILMERDING, Lucius. The Notable Library of the late Lucius Wilmerding. Part I [-III]. New York: Parke-Bernet, 27 November 1950-29 October 1951. 3 parts in one, 8o. Illustrated. Modern buckram. Partially priced.