BOOK: Pope 1798 Rape of the Lock Fine Binding
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BOOK: Pope 1798 Rape of the Lock Fine Binding, A. Pope. Rape of the Lock. Hardcover. 6 x 9 3/4 inches. Printed by C. Bensley for F.J. Du Roveray. London. 1798. Frontispiece and five engraved plates. Green leather binding with gilt edging.
Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark
Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925
Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark
Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington in 1925
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Good, some staining and discoloration to pages, offsetting from plates to facing pages, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling
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BOOK: Pope 1798 Rape of the Lock Fine Binding
Estimate $60 - $80
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