A George III mahogany library bookcase, circa 1790, of double breakfront outline, the stepped and Greek key moulded cornice above six astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with a fluted and roundel moulded frieze above moulded panel cupboard doors opening to adjustable shelves, on a plinth base, 277cm high, 436cm wide, 47cm deep For a suite of two bookcases of similar design and scale to this example, see Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 29th November 2001, Lot 220 (£86,250).