Dreweatts to auction treasures of England’s Weston Hall, Nov. 16-17

First folio atlas printed in the Islamic world, est. £20,000-£30,000
First folio atlas printed in the Islamic world, est. £20,000-£30,000
First folio atlas printed in the Islamic world, est. £20,000-£30,000

NEWBURY, Berkshire, U.K. – Dreweatts is delighted to have been appointed to sell the contents of Weston Hall in Northamptonshire, a seat of the illustrious Sitwell family since the early 20th century and their ancestors since the 18th century. This spectacular sale charts the history of an eminent family of esteemed writers, pioneers and creatives through the centuries. The sale, titled Weston Hall and the Sitwells: A Family Legacy, offers a once in a lifetime chance to capture a piece of literary history the likes of which has not been seen on the market for some time. The auction will take place at Dreweatts on Tuesday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 17. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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