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A fascinating glimpse into the library of William Dawes, Archbishop of York, this auction catalog provides a detailed listing of the books to be sold following his death. Compiled by Matthew de Varenne, the catalog offers insight into the scholarly interests and collecting habits of a prominent clergyman in early 18th-century England. This meticulously prepared sales catalog, titled 'Bibliotheca Viri Reverendissimi & Honoratissimi Guilielmi Dawes,' serves as a valuable resource for book historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the intellectual landscape of the period. It offers a rare opportunity to reconstruct a significant private library and understand the circulation of knowledge in the Georgian era. The sale took place on Monday, November 9, 1724, making this catalog a tangible link to a specific moment in time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
