Other InformationLibrary begun by his grandfather William (1787-1835); considerably augmented by his father, Thomas (1821-1861), from whom he inherited it; said to have squandered his inheritance, and the library was sold at Sotheby's, 25 May 1893 "by order of the Court of Chancery". Many books bought by Quaritch at the sale.
Other InformationLibrary begun by his grandfather William (1787-1835); considerably augmented by his father, Thomas (1821-1861), from whom he inherited it; said to have squandered his inheritance, and the library was sold at Sotheby's, 25 May 1893 "by order of the Court of Chancery". Many books bought by Quaritch at the sale.