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East-Wing’s October 17 Oakville Gallery auction presents fine art, antiques, jewelry, and decorative arts, with a notable selection of antique clocks and mechanical music. Furniture, silver, folk art, glass, and ceramics round out a sale that spans traditional and modern collecting.
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Lot 322

Robert Burton (1577-1640) "The Anatomy of Melancholy" 1840 Edition

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
$10,000 $250
$25,000 $500
$50,000 $1,000
$100,000 $2,500

"The Anatomy of Melancholy: What It Is, With All the Kinds, Causes, Symptoms, Prognostics, and Several Cures of It" by Robert Burton. Printed by Stevens and Pardon Printers, Bell Yard, Temple Bar, London, 1840. The copy has an inscription on the first page from previous owner, and is heavily annotated in what appears to be pencil. The book is in acceptable to good antiquarian condition. The original cloth/leather cover and structural binding exhibit handling wear, most notably to spine. There is some wear to the binding and the pages show notable widespread foxing spots and toning.
Measurements: 9" L x 6" W x 1.75" D

Overall Dimensions
Height: 10.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
Depth: 10.00 in
Weight: 10.00 lbs

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