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ABBEY, Major J.R. (1894-1969) -- [A.R.A. Hobson and A. Fair.] Catalogue of valuable printed books and fine bindings from the celebrated collection. The property of Major J.R. Abbey . London: Sotheby & Co, 21 June 1965-6 November 1967. 4 o (248 x 179 mm), 4 volumes. NUMBER ONE OF FOUR COPIES, PRINTED FOR MAJOR ABBEY, with 21 mounted photographs of bindings not illustrated in the ordinary issue. Numerous plates, some in color. With price lists. Green half morocco, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Provenance : the collector's own copy ( exemplaire nominatif , bookplate), Abbey Sale, Sixth Portion, Sotheby's 19 Oct. 1970, lot 2641). Complete set of the sales during the collector's lifetime. Only the catalogues of the third and fourth portions were issued in a limited number of copies on special, laid paper. (4)