England, circa 1760, finely proportioned with mahogany veneers, red cedar and other mixed secondary woods, boldly carved swan's neck pediment over two glazed doors opening to adjustable glass shelves, scrolls set with carved acanthus decoration, dentil molded cornice, fitted secretary drawer, original gilt bronze hardware, on ogee bracket feet, 93 x 21 x 43 in. - Note: This bookcase is illustrated in the 2015 Mallett catalog on pages 34-37. - Provenance: Mallett Inc., London and New York; Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina fine condition overall, interior refitted with felt lining and glass shelves, original feet and blocking with some minor cracks and repairs at facings, checks and warping to lower door panels, minor repairs at swans necks with some later plugged screws, other possible repairs at scrolls?, break and glue repair at central finial plinth, top boards with numerous holes from refitting interior