Owners of Incunabula

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Probasco, Henry

Owner Id00030012
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1820-1902
Other InformationHenry Probasco was an American business magnate. In 1890 he sold his collection to the Newberry Library in Chicago. Probasco’s library contained many of the gems the Newberry is known for today, including the first Shakespeare Folio, many incunabula, and two Grolier bindings, among other treasures.

Activity

Start (year)1820
End (year)1902
MARC Area Coden-us-oh
PlaceCincinnati (Geonames Id: 4508722)
Profession / Type of InstitutionBusiness
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
Last Edit2021-04-29 14:15:13

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Probasco, Henry

Owner Id00030012
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1820-1902
Other InformationHenry Probasco was an American business magnate. In 1890 he sold his collection to the Newberry Library in Chicago. Probasco’s library contained many of the gems the Newberry is known for today, including the first Shakespeare Folio, many incunabula, and two Grolier bindings, among other treasures.

Activity

Start (year)1820
End (year)1902
MARC Area Coden-us-oh
PlaceCincinnati (Geonames Id: 4508722)
Profession / Type of InstitutionBusiness
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
Last Edit2021-04-29 14:15:13
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