[ Henry J. Wake of Cockermouth, Victorian bookseller. ] Lithographed 'Catalogue of Books, MSS., Coins, Antiquities, &c,'

1p., folio. An unusual production, containing 78 numbered items in two columns, with illustrations, lithographed to look like a manuscript in tight, neat handwriting. In fair overall condition, on aged paper, with a triangular hole with 5 cm edges and minor damage sympathetically repaired with archival tape. The books range from 'No. 1. Eugene Aram's Trial, Life, Letters, Poems, &c. 12mo. Facsimile Letter. 1/2 cloth, scarce s4/ Richmond, 1832' to '78. The Stowe Catalogue Priced & Annotated by H. R, Forster. Sm. 4to cloth leather back. Fine mezzotint Engraving of the "Unmerciful Servant' by Rembrandt & numerous fine illustrations & views. Nice copy 12/6'. Also present, and illustrated, are a number of antiques, including an 'Ancient Oak Chest. Date 1666', a 'Chinese Badge of Honour', 'A Small Alarm Clock of the time of Chas. 1st, made by Thomas Tompion Londini." Height to top of pillars 6 1/2 ins, width 3 1/2 each side & back. The Bell & weight are lost - the Works are otherwise complete & in good going order. The dial is ornamented with engraved flowers, & partly pierced & engraved £5 10'.