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A quantity of antiquarian and later books from the library of Exbury House (property of the de Rothschild's) and from other various properties
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Ely, Cambridgeshire
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To include: a quantity of antiquarian and later books from the library of Exbury House in Hampshire. Exbury House was acquired by Lionel de Rothschild (1882-1942) in 1919 and remains in the family to this day.  Many of the volumes on offer were inherited from Alfred de Rothschild (1842-1918) of Halton Estate who along with his cousin Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839-1898) of Waddesdon Manor, were condsidered as two of the greatest art collectors of their day. 

The library is composed of many books mainly in English, but also some in French and German and cover a variety of subjects including art, and there are some wonderful porfolios, literature, poetry, natural history, travel and exploration, history and military history, sport, economics, politics and religion.

Auction dates
Oct 12, 2024 10:00 AM BST
Lots: 1 - 125
Viewing dates
Oct 10, 2024 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Oct 11, 2024 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM BST
Oct 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM BST
Antiques, Interiors and Collectables
Live
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Approved
Pending
Declined

To include: jewellery, watches, silver and silver plate, clocks, collectors' items and works of art, Asian art, objects of vertu, pottery, porcelain, glassware, natural history, taxidermy, pictures, prints and engravings, furniture and furnishings.  

Auction dates
Oct 12, 2024 11:00 AM BST
Lots: 150-1129
Viewing dates
Oct 10, 2024 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BST
Oct 11, 2024 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM BST
Oct 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM BST