TESSEYMAN (William). A Catalogue of a Large and Valuable Collection of Books, in all Languages, Arts, and Sciences: (Many of which are lately purchased) The Whole forming a good assortment of the best Authors in every Branch of Literature. The Books in general are in good Condition, and will begin to be sold, at the Prices printed in the Catalogue, (for ready Money) on Tuesday the 16th of September, 1788, by W. Tesseyman, (Bookseller, Stationer, Map, and Printseller To His Royal Highness the Duke of York) in the Minster-Yard, York...1788

[York], Printed by W. Blanchard, 8vo (201 x 125 mm), [2], 248 (i.e. 250pp.) pages 241-250 misnumbered and corrected in ink in a contemporary hand, terminal leaf a little soiled and creased, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, A rare catalogue issued by the York bookseller William Tesseyman (trading dates 1762-1811), the catalogue lists some 8922 items with prices affixed. This appears to be the earliest catalogue issued by this York bookseller, JISC lists two other catalogues issued by the firm: 1795 (York Minster only) & 1801 (British Library only); of this 1788 catalogue JISC locates a single copy at York Minster. Provenance: With the early book label (printed on green paper) of Emily Wind of Helmsley (Yorkshire), ink ownership signature of T. S. Wind to head of title page.