10th Oct, 2024 10:00
The Christopher Baron Book Collection (Macclesfield)
SIR MAX MUSPRATT 1ST BARONET (1872-1934); a unique hand written book detailing obituaries from the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool Express, Manchester Evening News, Bath Chronicle, London Evening Standard, Manchester Evening Chronicle and many others following the death of Sir Max on 20th April 1934, there are also hand written copies of the ‘Civic Portrait’ and funeral service, ex-libris Raymond Ball, full Morocco by Riviere, a-e-g, 179pp, in original folding case, (1).
Max Muspratt was born in Seaford Hall, Liverpool. He worked at his father's chemical company, United Alkali, becoming director in 1901 and was one of the four companies which merged to create ICI in 1926. He also was a member of the Liberal Party, was returned to the House of Commons in 1910 and served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool during World War I.
Sold for £210
SIR MAX MUSPRATT 1ST BARONET (1872-1934); a unique hand written book detailing obituaries from the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool Express, Manchester Evening News, Bath Chronicle, London Evening Standard, Manchester Evening Chronicle and many others following the death of Sir Max on 20th April 1934, there are also hand written copies of the ‘Civic Portrait’ and funeral service, ex-libris Raymond Ball, full Morocco by Riviere, a-e-g, 179pp, in original folding case, (1).
Max Muspratt was born in Seaford Hall, Liverpool. He worked at his father's chemical company, United Alkali, becoming director in 1901 and was one of the four companies which merged to create ICI in 1926. He also was a member of the Liberal Party, was returned to the House of Commons in 1910 and served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool during World War I.
The binding is in good condition. Internally with odd foxing or small blemish but overall bright. Case with some discolouration internally and sun fading to the exterior.
The information / obituaries inside the book relate to Lord Max and Lady Muspratt only.
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Auction: The Christopher Baron Book Collection (Macclesfield), 10th Oct, 2024
Christopher Baron (1941-2023) grew up in Birkdale, Lancashire and loved reading from a young age. After leaving school, he took a position with the National Westminster Bank. His love of books led him to buy and sell books, initially as a hobby, from the late 1960s. In 1985 due to job relocation from Natwest Bank, he moved to Hale, outside Altrincham in Greater Manchester. In 1991, he took early retirement and dedicated more time to dealing and collecting. He was a regular attendee at book fairs across the country, often joined at larger fairs by his wife Sheena (1953-2002). Christopher had an eclectic interest in many subjects, including Dylan Thomas, games and magic books and Terry Pratchett, to name but a few. He gained a great deal of joy from his books and from supporting customers to find what they were looking for. He continued to work right up until his death in 2023. His collection is a wonderful combination of stock for book fairs as well as personal treasures and favourites.
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Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue.
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Viewing
Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Cheshire Saleroom
Withyfold Drive
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2BD
01625 431788
