27th Nov, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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Religious Commonplace Book.
Commonplace Book of Alethea Langdale. Ink manuscript in several hands, early 18th century, 311 pp. (including 5 blanks but excluding other blank leaves), 167mm x 112mm, library bookplate and two labels on front pastedown, contemporary ownership inscription and later pencil notes, on flyleaf, red ink smudge on p. 13, other ink smudges and faint spotting, light age toning, 20th century manuscript contents page tipped-in at rear, marbled endpapers, near contemporary leather binidng, slightly rubbed, all edges gilt, together with:
Two religious manuscripts.
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A note at the beginning of the commonplace book suggests Alethea Langdale was likely a student St Monica's, Louvain (which later moved to Newton Abbot).
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £100 - £200
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 27th Nov, 2024
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