A catalogue of the genuine library, and valuable collection of drawings and prints, belonging to the late Francis Grose ... : consisting of many uncommon and curious books, particularly in history, topography, the military science, poetry, witchcraft, &c., also a rare assemblage of drawings and prints, many of the latter from private plates : which will be sold by auction, by J. Egerton at the room, in Scotland Yard, opposite the Admiralty, on Monday, the 20th of June, 1791 and the five following days ..
A 1791 auction catalogue issued in London by John Egerton for the sale of the library and print collection of antiquary Francis Grose, aimed at book buyers and collectors. The single picture is an ornate printer's headpiece of interlaced scrollwork framing a central shield with crossed swords and a helmet, which a designer could borrow for decorative borders, dividers, or heraldic emblem motifs.
