The Library of William Foyle Sale 6348 11-13 July 2000 London, King Street The Library of William Foyle comprises over 4,000 books from the 11th to the 20th century and includes Illuminated and Historical Manuscripts, Early Printing and Continental Books, and 16th-19th century English Literature. The majority of the works, purchased in the 1940s and 1950s, came from the libraries of great English bibliophiles such as Harmsworth, Dyson Perrins, Amherst, St. John Hornby, Mark Masterman Sykes, Michael Wodhull, and others. After Foyle acquired the works they were shelved in the monks' dormitory of Beeleigh Abbey, a 12th century monastery on the River Chelmer at Maldon in Essex. The re-emergence of the largest British book collection to appear at auction provides scholars and collectors with an exciting opportunity to make new and fascinating discoveries. This sale catalogue is no longer available. Part I Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts 11 July 2000, 10:30 a.m. (Lots 1-100) Part II Early Continental Books 11 July 2000, 2:30 p.m (Lots 101-287) Part III English Literature, Manuscripts and Travel Books 12 July 2000, 10:30 a.m. (Lots 301-534): Historical Documents, and 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th Century English Literature 12 July 2000, 2:30 p.m. (Lots 535-761): 19th and 20th Century English Literature 13 July 2000, 10:30 a.m. (Lots 762-911): Travel, Topography and Natural History Books Viewing: 308 East 59th Street, New York 28 - 30 June 2000 (selected highlights) 8 King Street, St. James's, London Friday  7 July  9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday  8 July 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday  9 July 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday 10 July  9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 11 July  9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 12 July  9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sale Contacts: Tom Lamb (44 20) 7389 2158 Kay Sutton (44 20) 7389 2156 Margaret Ford (44 20) 7389 2150 Lisa O'Brien (44 20) 7389 2157 8 King Street, St. James's, London Back to top