Beschreibung:

(William Sandys Wright, antiquary and numismatist, first keeper of coins and medals at the British Museum, 1818-85).- Collection of c. 30 pamphlets on a variety of subjects, William Vaux's copy, many presentation copies from the authors to Vaux, pamphlets including: Zangroniz (Jacob de) Spanische Munzen mit bisher unerklarten Aufschriften, 6 lithographed plates of coins (2 folding), Leipzig, 1863 § Haigh (Rev. D.H.) The Coins of the Danish Kings of Northumberland, presentation copy from the author with ink inscription, 7 lithographed plates of coins, [COPAC lists 1 copy only, not in the BL or BM], n.d. [c. 1863] § [Book auction catalogue]. Catalogue of the Library of Professor Francis H. Trithen, first day of sale only, prices in manuscript, ruled in red, lacks title and all before B1, 5pp. only, [Sotheby's], n.d. [?1855] § [New Zealand]. Fitzgerald (James Edward The Present Government of New Zealand. A Letter to the Electorsof Lyttelton, 1856 § Noyes (Thomas Herbert) Bubble and Squeak; with Egyptian Sauce and British Pickle, upper printed wrapper bound in, slightly soiled, Vaux's ink signature on upper wrapper, [not listed on COPAC], [?1859], together c. 30 pamphlets, extracts etc., last two pamphlets some slight staining at head, slightly browned in places, ex-library copy with a few ink stamps, manuscript list of pamphlets on front endpapers and fly-leaves, 19th century half calf, joints and edges rubbed, thick 8vo. *** Other pamphlets on subjects, including: Chamba (Himalayas), Contagious Diseases Act, Irish Poor Law, Sunday Trading Bills etc.