GROUP OF THREE COLLECTIBLE ANTIQUE BOOKS

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Publication dates range from circa 1805 to 1821, with armorial bookplate of Robert Clarence Pruyn affixed to the inside front cover of 2 books, this group includes: 1. "Hoyle's Games Improved", published in New York by George Long in 1821, a book containing rules and treatises for various card and board games. Features instructions for Whist, Chess, Backgammon, Cribbage, and many other historical games. Edmond Hoyle was a foundational figure in formalizing rules for card games. This foundational work for modern game theory is famous for establishing the phrase "according to Hoyle". 2. "Lettres Choisies de Mmes de Sévigné, de Grignan, de Simiane, et de Maintenon," published in Paris in 1816, featuring the wit and vivid correspondence of Madame de Sévigné and other prominent noblewomen of the Sun King’s court. Sévigné is recognized as an icon of 17th-century French literature. 3. "The Life and Posthumous Writings of William Cowper, Esqr." by William Hayley, published in Philadelphia in 1805. An early 19th-century biographical work (c. 1803) on the poet William Cowper, including his private correspondence etc.. Cowper was a highly influential poet bridging the gap between the Augustan and Romantic eras. The biography was written by his friend and fellow poet, William Hayley. All three books exhibit more or less age-related wear consistent with early 19th-century books that have seen prolonged use and storage. Please refer to the photos for more details. The largest book measures approximately 3-7/8" x 5-3/4" x 3/4". Provenance: From the estate and heirs of Robert Clarence Pruyn (1847–1934), American inventor, banker, businessman, and politician; son of Robert Hewson Pruyn, U.S. Minister to Japan who was the Minister to Japan as appointed by Abraham Lincoln, and founder of Albany Law School; a member of one of Albany’s oldest and most prominent Dutch families in New York. Please follow these links for more detailed description on Wikipedia about Mr. Robert Hewson Pruyn and Mr. Robert Clarence Pruyn: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Pruyn. 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._Pruyn. 品相： Juliet and Friends provides reasonable and reliable in-house shipping to help our bidders unless otherwise stated. Please refer to julietandfriends.com for more shipping information. Photographs are considered part of the lot descriptions - what is shown is what is offered. While we strive to describe items accurately, our description may be subjective and is intended for reference only. All lots are sold AS IS and WHERE IS in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description etc. before purchasing. Condition reports and additional images are available upon request as a courtesy to bidders; such reports are opinions only and do not constitute statements of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is free from age-related wear or imperfections. All measurements and weights are approximate. Item compositions are not tested unless explicitly stated. Display accessories (e.g., stands) shown in photos are for presentation only and are not included unless noted. We strongly encourage prospective bidders to review all available information, request condition details, or arrange in-person viewing prior to the auction. Please contact us at info@julietandfriends.com or call (551) 502-2706 for assistance.

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