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Tue, May 26, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Wed, Jun 3, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 15

BURTON, ROBERT. The Anatomy of Melancholy.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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BURTON, ROBERT (1577-1640) as DEMOCRITUS JUNIOR. The Anatomy of Melancholy.
Publisher: J. Cundee, London. 1800.

8vo. 2 vols. Red cloth bound, with blue ruled with gilt title on spine. Blue top edges.

Each volume is approximately 500 pp.

Condition

Fair to poor. Rebound cloth in good condition. Pages are significantly toned throughout. Vol. 1 flyleaves and title page separating. Slight foxing, and humidity warping throughout.

Lacking third volume. Bookplate: "John A. Davidson."

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.