Sir Frederic Madden: Offprints, 1777-1859

RLIN ID No.

NYGG01-A6

Title

Offprints presented to Sir Frederic Madden, 1777-1859.

Physical Description

24 offprints (1 box) ; 20cm.

Historical/Biographical Note

Antiquarian and paleographer. Madden was associated with the British Museum from 1821, first as cataloger of printed books and then as keeper of manuscripts.

Scope and Contents Note

Twenty-four (24) offprints, mostly on French historical and literary subjects, published ca. 1833-1859.

A number of the offprints are inscribed to Sir Frederic Madden by the authors.

General Note

Title from leather label on spine of clamshell box.

Provenance

Once in the possession or Sir Thomas Phillipps.

Names

Madden, Frederic, Sir, 1801-1873.

Phillipps, Sir Thomas, 1792-1872, former owner.

Occupation (as reflected in collection)

Bibliographers. England. 19^th century.

Librarians. England. 19^th century.

Location

Grolier Club, 47 East 60^th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022-1098