Lot Essay
These sections of bookcasing were probably removed circa 1892 when John Poyntz, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910) sold the 2nd Earl's library to Mrs Rylands for the John Rylands Library in Manchester.
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FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY, PREVIOUSLY FITTED
Details
THREE SECTIONS OF LATE REGENCY OAK OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASING
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY, PREVIOUSLY FITTED
Each inscribed in ink '253b', with reeded and roundel decoration, one section with plinth, cuts and parts lacking
34 in. (84 cm.) high; 43½ in. (110 cm.) wide; 21 in. (53 cm.) deep and similar (3)
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY, PREVIOUSLY FITTED
Each inscribed in ink '253b', with reeded and roundel decoration, one section with plinth, cuts and parts lacking
34 in. (84 cm.) high; 43½ in. (110 cm.) wide; 21 in. (53 cm.) deep and similar (3)
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