Set Reminder2025-01-16 12:00:002025-01-16 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Manuscripts, and the Dornish Collection of Children's Book Art https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-manuscripts-and-the-dornish-collection-of-childrens-book-art-21892 This auction featured rare books, fine bindings and sets, and autographs and manuscripts, one session will be devoted to the vast collection of original children's book artwork and signed books from the legendary collection of Dr. J. Robert and Alice Dornish.
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[HIEROGLYPHICS]. ?The Hon. Capt. D?N, and Lady B?T?. The Hieroglyphical Letter-Writer; or, Allegorical Mode of Communicating Thoughts? London: M. Smith, 1787. 8vo. 56 pp. Pp. 1-10 and p. 55-56 (6 total leaves) supplied in facsimile. Bound in modern full red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (facsimile pages a bit toned, original leaves worn, soiled, chipped, creased). Good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS SCARCE AND UNUSUAL RECORD OF 19 LETTERS BETWEEN TWO CORRESPONDENTS PARTIALLY WRITTEN IN HIEROGLYPHICS.