A Catalogue Of The Entire, Extensive And Valuable Library, Of The Late Alexander Geddes ... Which Will Be Sold By Auction By Leigh, Sotheby, And Son, (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020964428)

This is a rare book catalog from the early 19th century, advertising the sale of the library of Alexander Geddes, a Scottish scholar and theologian. The catalog lists over 1700 books, including many classics of Greek and Latin literature, as well as works of history, philosophy, and theology. The catalog provides a unique snapshot of the reading habits and intellectual interests of a learned 18th century gentleman. It may be of interest to collectors of rare books and scholars of intellectual history.

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