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Lot 1464

FOLIO SOCIETY. Four leather bound vols in cases; 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'. Four vols

1464FOLIO SOCIETY. Four leather bound vols in cases; 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'. Four vols
David Lay FRICS

FOLIO SOCIETY. Four leather bound vols in cases; 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'. Four vols in case; plus four others. BOX. ...[more]

Lot 1465

S. H. LEWER. 'Wright's Book of Poultry'. 30 coloured plates, cont half roan split, Weaverley,

1465S. H. LEWER. 'Wright's Book of Poultry'. 30 coloured plates, cont half roan split, Weaverley,
David Lay FRICS

S. H. LEWER. 'Wright's Book of Poultry'. 30 coloured plates, cont half roan split, Weaverley, c1900. ...[more]

Lot 1466

PAUL. N. HASLUCK. 'The Automobile'. Two vols, Special edition, enlarged, with 804 illustrations,

1466PAUL. N. HASLUCK. 'The Automobile'. Two vols, Special edition, enlarged, with 804 illustrations,
David Lay FRICS

PAUL. N. HASLUCK. 'The Automobile'. Two vols, Special edition, enlarged, with 804 illustrations, eight full page plates and an addendum. original ...

Lot 1467

M. PAUL CORNU. 'Galerie Modes & Costumes Francais'. Three vols, coloured plates, c1880s.Condition

1467M. PAUL CORNU. 'Galerie Modes & Costumes Francais'. Three vols, coloured plates, c1880s.Condition
David Lay FRICS

M. PAUL CORNU. 'Galerie Modes & Costumes Francais'. Three vols, coloured plates, c1880s.Condition report: A total of 85 hand-coloured plates. Pape...

Lot 1468

WHITE STAR LINE. Album of photographs, silverware, presentation to the managers. Morocco gilt,

1468WHITE STAR LINE. Album of photographs, silverware, presentation to the managers. Morocco gilt,
David Lay FRICS

WHITE STAR LINE. Album of photographs, silverware, presentation to the managers. Morocco gilt, 1885. ...[more]

Lot 1469

V. S. NAIPAUL. 'India, A Million Mutinies Now'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped

1469V. S. NAIPAUL. 'India, A Million Mutinies Now'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped
David Lay FRICS

V. S. NAIPAUL. 'India, A Million Mutinies Now'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1990, fine; ANTHONY BURGESS. 'The Kingdom of t...

Lot 1470

ANTHONY BURGESS. 'The Kingdom of the Wicked'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj,

1470ANTHONY BURGESS. 'The Kingdom of the Wicked'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj,
David Lay FRICS

ANTHONY BURGESS. 'The Kingdom of the Wicked'. Signed first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1985, vg; Plus fourteen other signed, first edit...

Lot 1471

ART BOOKS. Two boxes.

1471ART BOOKS. Two boxes.
David Lay FRICS

ART BOOKS. Two boxes. ...[more]

Lot 1472

ALLEN BUCKLEY. 'The Story of Mining in Cornwall'. Signed, original cloth dj, 2005, fine; Plus

1472ALLEN BUCKLEY. 'The Story of Mining in Cornwall'. Signed, original cloth dj, 2005, fine; Plus
David Lay FRICS

ALLEN BUCKLEY. 'The Story of Mining in Cornwall'. Signed, original cloth dj, 2005, fine; Plus three other books. ...[more]

Lot 1473

JOHN GUILLIM. 'A Display of Heraldry to Which is Added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil by

1473JOHN GUILLIM. 'A Display of Heraldry to Which is Added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil by
David Lay FRICS

JOHN GUILLIM. 'A Display of Heraldry to Which is Added a Treatise of Honour, Military and Civil by John Logan'. Engraved plates including portrait...

Lot 1474

'A Digest of Ajudged Cases in the Court of King's Bench from the Revolution to the Present

1474'A Digest of Ajudged Cases in the Court of King's Bench from the Revolution to the Present
David Lay FRICS

'A Digest of Ajudged Cases in the Court of King's Bench from the Revolution to the Present Period'. Old calf recased, folio, Strahan & Woodfall, 1...

Lot 1475

WILLIAM NELSON. 'An Abridgment of the Common Law'. Vols one and three only, calf, 1726; Plus one

1475WILLIAM NELSON. 'An Abridgment of the Common Law'. Vols one and three only, calf, 1726; Plus one
David Lay FRICS

WILLIAM NELSON. 'An Abridgment of the Common Law'. Vols one and three only, calf, 1726; Plus one other. BOX ...[more]

Lot 1476

J. L. MARTIN, BEN NICHOLSON, N. GABO. 'Circle, Internationl Survey of Constructive Art'. Plates

1476J. L. MARTIN, BEN NICHOLSON, N. GABO. 'Circle, Internationl Survey of Constructive Art'. Plates
David Lay FRICS

J. L. MARTIN, BEN NICHOLSON, N. GABO. 'Circle, Internationl Survey of Constructive Art'. Plates complete, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1937, g; H...

Lot 1477

A set of National Shakespeare illustrated by Noel Paton in portfolios.

1477A set of National Shakespeare illustrated by Noel Paton in portfolios.
David Lay FRICS

A set of National Shakespeare illustrated by Noel Paton in portfolios. ...[more]

Lot 1478

WILLIAM BORLASE. 'The Natural History of Cornwall'. First edition, engraved plates including map

1478WILLIAM BORLASE. 'The Natural History of Cornwall'. First edition, engraved plates including map
David Lay FRICS

WILLIAM BORLASE. 'The Natural History of Cornwall'. First edition, engraved plates including map complete, old boards re-backed, folio, oxford, 17...

Lot 1479

2 small vols, Love letters and Officiis.

14792 small vols, Love letters and Officiis.
David Lay FRICS

2 small vols, Love letters and Officiis. ...[more]

Lot 1480

JOHN T. BOSWELL SYME. "English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants." Eleven Vols

1480JOHN T. BOSWELL SYME. "English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants." Eleven Vols
David Lay FRICS

JOHN T. BOSWELL SYME. "English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants." Eleven Vols complete, 1824 hand coloured plates complete by John S...

Lot 1481

WWI Zeppelin raids over eastern England. St Alban's Fire Brigade Record Book, Air Raids. 140 page

1481WWI Zeppelin raids over eastern England. St Alban's Fire Brigade Record Book, Air Raids. 140 page
David Lay FRICS

WWI Zeppelin raids over eastern England. St Alban's Fire Brigade Record Book, Air Raids. 140 page manuscript note book regarding activities of zep...

Lot 1482

BERNARD HOLLOWOOD. 'Cornish Engineers'. Coloured plates by Terence Cuneo, original cloth stained,

1482BERNARD HOLLOWOOD. 'Cornish Engineers'. Coloured plates by Terence Cuneo, original cloth stained,
David Lay FRICS

BERNARD HOLLOWOOD. 'Cornish Engineers'. Coloured plates by Terence Cuneo, original cloth stained, 1951; Other Cornish books; Plus Books on shippin...

Lot 1483

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. 1848 Jan to June; 1854 Jan to June; 1855-1859 complete; 1860 July-Sept;

1483THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. 1848 Jan to June; 1854 Jan to June; 1855-1859 complete; 1860 July-Sept;
David Lay FRICS

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. 1848 Jan to June; 1854 Jan to June; 1855-1859 complete; 1860 July-Sept; 1861 Jan-June. All original cloth, ...[more]

Lot 1484

PETER LANYON. 'His Painting by Andrew Causey. With an Introduction by Naum Gabo'. Colour and other

1484PETER LANYON. 'His Painting by Andrew Causey. With an Introduction by Naum Gabo'. Colour and other
David Lay FRICS

PETER LANYON. 'His Painting by Andrew Causey. With an Introduction by Naum Gabo'. Colour and other plates complete, original cloth, 1971, g. ...[...

Lot 1485

KAZUO ISHIGURO. 'An Artist of the Floating World.' A signed first edition, original cloth, clipped

1485KAZUO ISHIGURO. 'An Artist of the Floating World.' A signed first edition, original cloth, clipped
David Lay FRICS

KAZUO ISHIGURO. 'An Artist of the Floating World.' A signed first edition, original cloth, clipped dj. ...[more]

Lot 1486

VIRGINIA WOOLF. 'The Letters'. Six vols complete, first edition, edited by Nigel Nicolson,

1486VIRGINIA WOOLF. 'The Letters'. Six vols complete, first edition, edited by Nigel Nicolson,
David Lay FRICS

VIRGINIA WOOLF. 'The Letters'. Six vols complete, first edition, edited by Nigel Nicolson, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1976-1980, vg; QUENTIN BE...

Lot 1487

T. E. LAWRENCE. 'The Mint'. First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1955.

1487T. E. LAWRENCE. 'The Mint'. First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1955.
David Lay FRICS

T. E. LAWRENCE. 'The Mint'. First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1955. ...[more]

Lot 1488

JOHN BYNG. 'The Torrington Diaries'. Four vols complete, original cloth gilt, unclipped dj, 1934,

1488JOHN BYNG. 'The Torrington Diaries'. Four vols complete, original cloth gilt, unclipped dj, 1934,
David Lay FRICS

JOHN BYNG. 'The Torrington Diaries'. Four vols complete, original cloth gilt, unclipped dj, 1934, vg. ...[more]

Lot 1489

ARTHUR CHARLES FOX-DAViES. 'Amorial Families'. 5th dition, coloured plates complete, original cloth,

1489ARTHUR CHARLES FOX-DAViES. 'Amorial Families'. 5th dition, coloured plates complete, original cloth,
David Lay FRICS

ARTHUR CHARLES FOX-DAViES. 'Amorial Families'. 5th dition, coloured plates complete, original cloth, 1905, g; Plus two others. ...[more]

Lot 1490

LEATHER BOUND and OTHER BOOKS. Small bag

1490LEATHER BOUND and OTHER BOOKS. Small bag
David Lay FRICS

LEATHER BOUND and OTHER BOOKS. Small bag ...[more]

Lot 1491

SHERLOCK HOLMES. 'A Collection Strand Magazines'. 1891 - 1912, Vol I - XLIV; 1913 - 1925, 1926,

1491SHERLOCK HOLMES. 'A Collection Strand Magazines'. 1891 - 1912, Vol I - XLIV; 1913 - 1925, 1926,
David Lay FRICS

SHERLOCK HOLMES. 'A Collection Strand Magazines'. 1891 - 1912, Vol I - XLIV; 1913 - 1925, 1926, Vol LXII; 1927 - 1933, 1934, Vol LXXXVII; 1935 - 1...

Lot 1492

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK. 'The Journals'. Vols 1, 2, 3 (parts 1 and 2 edited by J. C. Beaglehole). 1955-

1492CAPTAIN JAMES COOK. 'The Journals'. Vols 1, 2, 3 (parts 1 and 2 edited by J. C. Beaglehole). 1955-
David Lay FRICS

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK. 'The Journals'. Vols 1, 2, 3 (parts 1 and 2 edited by J. C. Beaglehole). 1955-1967 plus one other.Condition report: Volume one...

Lot 1493

C. S. Gilbert. 'An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall: To Whichis Added, A Complete

1493C. S. Gilbert. 'An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall: To Whichis Added, A Complete
David Lay FRICS

C. S. Gilbert. 'An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall: To Whichis Added, A Complete Heraldry of the Same; With Numerous Engravings'. Two ...

Lot 1494

JOSEPH POLSUE. 'Lake's Parochial History of the County of Cornwall'. Four vols, original cloth,

1494JOSEPH POLSUE. 'Lake's Parochial History of the County of Cornwall'. Four vols, original cloth,
David Lay FRICS

JOSEPH POLSUE. 'Lake's Parochial History of the County of Cornwall'. Four vols, original cloth, unclipped dj, 1974, vg. ...[more]

Lot 1495

PHILIP JACKSON. 'Waterways and Wetlands'. Signed, limited edition of 500, ALS inserted, orignial

1495PHILIP JACKSON. 'Waterways and Wetlands'. Signed, limited edition of 500, ALS inserted, orignial
David Lay FRICS

PHILIP JACKSON. 'Waterways and Wetlands'. Signed, limited edition of 500, ALS inserted, orignial half morroco gilt, 1987, fine. ...[more]

Lot 1496

RANDOLPH. S. CHURCHILL and MARTIN GILBERT. 'Biography of Winston S Churchill'. 8 vols complete.,

1496RANDOLPH. S. CHURCHILL and MARTIN GILBERT. 'Biography of Winston S Churchill'. 8 vols complete.,
David Lay FRICS

RANDOLPH. S. CHURCHILL and MARTIN GILBERT. 'Biography of Winston S Churchill'. 8 vols complete., original cloth, unclipped dj, 1966-1988, vg; Plus...

Lot 1497

MARTIN HARDIE. 'Water-colour Painting in Britain'. Three vols, one with dj, 1967-1971; IOLO

1497MARTIN HARDIE. 'Water-colour Painting in Britain'. Three vols, one with dj, 1967-1971; IOLO
David Lay FRICS

MARTIN HARDIE. 'Water-colour Painting in Britain'. Three vols, one with dj, 1967-1971; IOLO WILLIAMS. 'Early English Watercolours'. 1970, dj. BOX ...

Lot 1498

S. SIDNEY. 'The Book of Horses'. Col plates complete, original cloth gilt, worn, c1880; 'Figaro

1498S. SIDNEY. 'The Book of Horses'. Col plates complete, original cloth gilt, worn, c1880; 'Figaro
David Lay FRICS

S. SIDNEY. 'The Book of Horses'. Col plates complete, original cloth gilt, worn, c1880; 'Figaro Illustre'. Two vols, 1894-1895, col plates, origin...

Lot 1499

HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.

1499HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.
David Lay FRICS

HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books. ...[more]

Lot 1500

MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK. Compiled by Fanny Goodwin, 1860. 150 pages, original wraps, g; A. A. MILNE.

1500MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK. Compiled by Fanny Goodwin, 1860. 150 pages, original wraps, g; A. A. MILNE.
David Lay FRICS

MANUSCRIPT COOKERY BOOK. Compiled by Fanny Goodwin, 1860. 150 pages, original wraps, g; A. A. MILNE. 'When We Were Very Young'. 7th edition, origi...

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