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Lot 63

Birds.- Africa.- Fennessy (Rena) Birds of the African Bush, first edition, number 11 of 295 copies signed by artist and author, illustrations, many colour and full-page, original morocco, housed in original morocco slipcase, 1975 § Finch-Davies (Claude Gibney) The Birds of Southern Africa, subscribers' list bound at front, previous owners ink signature to front free endpaper, dustjacket, top edge a little creased, 1982; The Bird Paintings of C. G. Finch-Davies, subscribers' list bound at end, 1984, standard subscribers' edition, colour frontispiece, full-page illustrations, original cloth, original slipcase, a little rubbed, Johannesburg, Winchester Press; and 3 others, birds, folio & 4to (6)

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Lot 7

Africa.- Big Game.- Blunt (Cdr. David Enderby) Elephant, first edition, half-title, frontispiece, plates, related advertisements at end, original pictorial cloth, gilt, a little rubbed, [Hosken p.20], 8vo, 1933.⁂ The author was an elephant control officer in Tanganyika. The American edition was published in the same year.

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Lot 70

NO RESERVE Lawrence (T.E.) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, first trade edition, plates and illustrations, 4 folding maps, occasional faint spotting, related newspaper clippings loosely inserted, cracked hinges, original buckram, gilt, rubbed, 1935; The Mint, first edition, limited edition, original morocco backed boards, a little rubbed, 1955; 8vo (2)

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Lot 72

Asia.- Gomes (Edwin H.) Seventeen Years Among the Sea Dyaks of Borneo, first edition, presentation copy signed by author, half-title, frontispiece, plates, folding map at end, small tear, 16pp. publisher's advertisements at end, spotting, original decorative cloth, gilt, slight bumping to corners, 1911 § Caley-Webster (H.) Through New Guinea and the Cannibal Countries, first edition, portrait frontispiece, illustrations, many full-page, folding map. cracked hinges, presentation bookplate, original cloth, gilt, a little rubbed, 1898, 8vo (2)

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Lot 73

Asia.- MacMahon (Major-General A. Ruxton) Far Cathay and Farther India, first edition, frontispiece, plates, cracked hinge, original decorative cloth, a little rubbed, lightly browned spine, 1893 § Goodman (Sir William Meigh) Reminiscences of a Colonial Judge, portrait frontispiece, plates, 3 maps, occasional spotting, original cloth, slight bumping to extremities, printed for private circulation, n.d. § Montbard (G.) Among the Moors: Sketches of Oriental Life, portrait frontispiece, plates and illustrations, occasional spotting, original decorative cloth, gilt, slight bumping to extremities, 1894; and 2 others, similar, 8vo (5)

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Lot 74

Europe.- Di Cesnola (General Louis Palma) Cyprus: its Ancient Cities, Tombs, and Temples, first edition, portrait frontispiece, plates and illustrations, 2 maps, original decorative cloth, rebacked with original spine laid down, slight bumping to corners, New York, 1878 § Ellison (Grace) An Englishwoman in Angora, first American edition, portrait frontispiece, plates and illustrations, partly unopened, occasional spotting, original cloth, spine a little faded, New York, [1923]; and another, similar, 8vo & 12mo (3)

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Lot 79

Polar.- Du Chaillu (Paul B.) The Land of the Long Night, first edition, signed and inscribed by author, original photographs pasted to endpapers and captioned by author, frontispiece, plates, newspaper clipping loosely inserted, original decorative cloth, 8vo, New York, 1899.

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Lot 8

NO RESERVE Africa.- Big Game.- Brocklehurst (Capt. H. C.) Game Animals of the Sudan: Their Habits and Distribution, first edition, colour frontispiece, 25 plates, 11 colour with tissue-guards, folding map at end, previous owner's ink inscription to front free endpaper, scattered spotting, original cloth, dust-jacket, a little rubbed, slight chipping to extremities, one or two small tears, repaired, [Czech p.22], 8vo, 1931.

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Lot 80

Polar.- Nansen ( Fridtjof) "Farthest North" Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96 ..., 2 vol., first English edition, half-titles, frontispieces, plates and illustrations, 4 folding colour maps, occasional spotting, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1897 § Chapman (F. Spencer) Northern Lights, frontispiece, plates and folding maps, modern cloth, 1932, 8vo (3)

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Lot 84

Lionardi (Alessandro) Rime, first edition, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut decorative initials, damp-spotted, 18th century vellum, [Adams L737; EDIT 16 CNCE 45607], Venice, Giovanni Griffo, 1547; and another, Gelli, Capricci, 1605, 8vo (2)

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Lot 88

Ruscelli (Girolamo) Indice degl'Uomini illustri, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, water-stained at head, 18th century vellum, [not in Adams], 4to, Venice, Comin da Trino, 1572.⁂ First edition of this biographical dictionary of classical times.

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Lot 9

Africa.- Big Game.- Bryden (H. Anderson) Great and Small Game of Africa, first edition, one of 500 copies signed by the publisher, 15 hand-coloured lithographed plates, captioned tissue-guards, illustrations, occasional faint spotting, small paper label to front pastedown, original cloth, a little rubbed, small tear to spine head, [Czech pp.25-26, Hosken p.30], 4to, Rowland Ward, 1899.

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Lot 97

Wit.- Peregrini (Matteo) Delle Actezzeche altrimenti spiriti, vivezze, e concetti, errata f. at end, a3 outer margin frayed, a few small stains to title, occasional spotting, contemporary limp vellum, foot of spine worn, a few nicks, stained, 8vo, Genoa, Maria Farroni, Nicolò Pesagni, & Pier Francesco Barbieri, 1639.⁂ Rare first edition of this work on the style of wit known as concettismo, which prized ingenuity, paradoxes and far-fetched comparisons in literature.

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Lot 10

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, Vikram and the Vampire, or Tales of Hindu Devilry, first edition, first issue [London, Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870] complete, half-title, frontispiece and 15 plates, plus further illustrations in the text by Ernest Griset, a few small scattered marks or spots, endpapers a little browned, original first issue black cloth, bevelled edges with gold lettering on front cover within ornamental frame of vampires in red, creases split along lower edge and head of upper edge, spine ends worn with slight loss, 8vo [Penzer, pp.81-82] Often misidentified as a translation, this work is in fact an adaptation of eleventh-century Sanskrit tales on the vampire. Penzer points out that the stories are greatly altered from the originals (that were more correctly translated in 1880-6 by Mr C.H. Tawney) and that the present publication only used 11 of the 25 tales. In the introduction to the text Burton himself notes It is not pretended that the words of these Hindu tales are preserved to the letter... I have ventured to remedy the consciousness of their language, and to clothe their skeleton with flesh and blood. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 11

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, Vikram and the Vampire, or Tales of Hindu Devilry, first edition, second issue [London, Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870] complete, half-title, frontispiece and 15 plates, plus further illustrations in the text by Ernest Griset, a few small scattered marks or spots, contemporary ink inscription to half-title, original second issue red cloth, bevelled edges with gold lettering on front cover within ornamental frame of vampires in black, crease split along lower edge, spine ends a little worn, 8vo [Penzer, pp.81-82] Often misidentified as a translation, this work is in fact an adaptation of eleventh-century Sanskrit tales on the vampire. Penzer points out that the stories are greatly altered from the originals (that were more correctly translated in 1880-6 by Mr C.H. Tawney) and that the present publication only used 11 of the 25 tales. In the introduction to the text Burton himself notes It is not pretended that the words of these Hindu tales are preserved to the letter... I have ventured to remedy the consciousness of their language, and to clothe their skeleton with flesh and blood. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 12

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton and Charles F. Tyrwhitt Drake, Unexplored Syria, Visits to the Libanus, the Tutûl el Safà, the Anti-Libanus, the Northern Libanus, and the 'Alàh, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Tinsley Brothers, 1872] half-titles, two frontispieces, one large folding map, 25 plates (11 of these folding) and illustrations in the text, complete, some very scattered spotting, endpapers a little foxed, third issue original mustard cloth, covers ruled in black (without lettering), spines lettered in black, a few light scuff marks and rubbing to cloth, spines slightly darkened, 8vo [Penzer pp.85-88] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 13

ƟRichard Francis Burton, Ultima Thule, or a Summer in Iceland, 2 volumes, first edition [London and Edinburgh, William P. Nimmo, 1875] complete, half-titles, 6 tinted lithographed plates (2 of these as frontispieces), 2 chromolithographed maps, one double-page facsimile of manuscript, plus additional engraved plates and illustrations in the text, 16pp. publisher's advertisements at the end of vol.I, some scattered marks and scuffs, ex-libris labels to pastedowns OBAN Scientific and Literary Association, original publisher's blue cloth, with double-black border on both covers, map of Iceland and arms centrally stamped in gold within additional ornamental designed in black and gold, spine lettered in gold, hinge worn, split along lower edge of vol.1, spine ends and extremities rubbed, covers a little scuffed, 8vo [Penzer pp.91-92] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 14

ƟRichard Francis Burton, Etruscan Bologna, first edition [London, Smith, Elder& co., 1876] complete, half-title, folding plate as frontispiece, errata slip, illustrations in the text, bookplate to pastedown and ink inscription to half-title belonging to Rudolph Howard Krause, some scattered spotting, original blue/grey cloth, black decorative border to top and bottom of front cover enclosing design of Temple of Misanello in gold, spine a little darkened, extremities slightly rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp.92-93]; together with another copy of the same, also a first edition The second volume mentioned here is an exact duplicate of the first, except that it is in a slightly larger format, unrecorded in Penzer. The second volume measures 215 by 145mm. while the first measures 208 by 140mm. as recorded in Penzer. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 15

ƟRichard Francis Burton, A New System of Sword Exercise, first edition [London, William Clowes and Sons, 1876] complete, engraved half-title, illustrations throughout, engraved 'Captain Sir Richard F. Burton' book label to front free endpaper, some leaves unopened, upper hinge split with a few gatherings becoming loose, original red cloth, covers ruled in blind, upper cover stamped in gilt, edges a little rubbed, small 8vo [Penzer p.93] Provenance: The author's personal copy with his engraved label 'Captain Sir Richard F. Burton' pasted to the front free endpaper. Penzer notes Kensington Library hold another Burton copy which includes many alterations, plans and diagrams indicating that he might have been preparing for a second edition of the work, which was never published. Only 500 of this first edition were published, making it one if his rarer titles, and only 5 copies (in varying condition) have appeared at auction in the last 30 years. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 16

ƟRichard Francis Burton, Sind revisited, 2 volumes, first and only edition [London, Richard Bentley and Son, 1877] complete, half-title to vol 1. only (as intended), a few small spots, else clean and bright copy, book label removed from lower pastedown of second volume, original grey mauve cloth, covers stamped with borders and floral designs in black, spines gilt, ex-libris shelf marks removed from spines, extremities a little rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp. 94-95] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 17

ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midinite Cities, A Fortnight's Tour in North-Western Arabia, first edition [London, C. Kegan Paul & co., 1878] large folding map of North-Western Arabia, dedication leaf, lacking half-title, illustrations in the text, small closed tear along outer edge of title, else good condition, contemporary green cloth, title gilt on spine, covers a little rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp.95-96] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 18

ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Land of Midan, revisited, vol. 1 only (of 2), first edition [London, C. Kegan Paul & co, 1879]chromolithograph frontispiece and 6 plates, some light soiling, contemporary (possibly original) red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, 8vo [Penzer pp. 96-97] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 2

ƟRichard Francis Burton, Falconry in the Valley of the Indus, first edition [London, John Van Voorst, 1852]complete, half-title, four tinted lithographed plates, Burton's personal copy with his label pasted to front free endpaper, ex-libris stamp to pp.1 of text, excellent copy, original dark purple cloth (discoloured to resemble dark brown), covers ruled in blind, spine gilt, head of spine chipped with some loss, 8vo [Penzer pp.41]One of the rarer Burton titles, and the fourth and final volume relaying his experiences in India and the surrounding areas. Penzer notes that the publisher John Van Voorst wrote to Burton in 1877 noting that 257 of the 500 copies first printed remained unsold, suggesting that they may have been scrapped altogether in preparation for a second edition. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 20

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, A Glance at the Passion-play, first and only edition [London, W.H. Harrison, 1881] complete, half-title, frontispiece, title printed in red and black, ruled in black, original red cloth, upper cover ruled in gilt, upper cover and spine also lettered in gilt, spine darkened, a little rubbed, small 8vo [Penzer pp.106] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 22

ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Book of the Sword, first and only edition [London, Chatto and Windus, 1884] complete, half-title, illustrations throughout, some faint scattered foxing, Henry Leslie-Ellis bookplate to upper pastedown, original stamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt, cloth a little darkened, spine cockled, corners a little bumped, 4to [Penzer pp.107-108] A scarce work of Burton's, examining the history of the sword, originally intended to be published in three volumes but cut by the publishers after the printing of the first volume due to poor sales. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 24

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night..., together with the Supplemental Nights, 16 volumes, first edition Original Edition, privately printed [London, Benares for the Kamashastra Society, 1885-88] titles printed in red and black, bookplate of Johami K. Foster to upper pastedown of vol. 1 the Nights, supplemental volumes with leaves a little darkened, first gathering of supplements vol.1 loose, all with original pictorial cloth, spines faded (particularly to supplement volumes), spines of two volumes neatly rebacked preserving original cloth, head of spine to vol. 1 chipped with loss, outer edges and spine ends a little bumped, some light scuffs, 8vo [Penzer pp.114-116]; plus an additional vol. 1 of the supplements (in good condition) One of Burton's greatest achievements, and still the only complete western translation of this Middle Eastern classic. Ɵ  Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 26

ƟRichard Francis Burton, Il Pentamerone; or the Tale of Tales, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Henry & co., 1893] complete, half-titles, ownership stamp to end leaf and title of vol. II only, endleaves a little browned, a few pencil inscriptions, original black publisher's cloth, upper covers and spines lettered in gold, top edges of upper hinges split, spine ends a little worn, extremities slightly rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp.155-156] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 28

ƟRichard Francis Burton and Leonard C. Smithers, The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catallus, first and only edition, for private subscribers only [London, printed for the translators, 1894] complete, frontispiece, title printed in red and black, a few spots, endpapers a little browned, original vellum-backed boards, extremities a little rubbed, spine a little darkened, 8vo [Penzer pp.156-157]; together with Richard Francis Burton, Camoens: The Lyricks, two volumes, first edition (London, Bernard Quaritch, 1884) Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 29

ƟAlbert Letchford (Artist), A Series of Seventy Original Illustrations to Captain Sir R. F. Burton's Arabian Nights, first edition, D series [London, H. S. Nichols, 1897] complete, portrait of Richard Burton and 70 plates, each with original printed tissue guard, publisher's notice slip at the front of the volume, some faint scattered foxing, original black cloth, covers decorated in gold and spine lettered in gold, extremities a little rubbed, spine slightly faded, large 8vo (260 by 175mm.) Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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ƟRichard Francis Burton, Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah, 3 volumes, first edition [London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1855-56]complete, half-title to vol. III only (as issued), 1 large folding map from Yambu to El Medinah and Mecca, 3 plans (2 of these folding), 8 tinted lithographs, 5 chromolithographs and 1 wood-engraved plate, 24pp. publisher's catalogue at the end of volumes I and III, errata leaf in vol. 1, many leaves and gatherings unopened throughout, mint condition, Charles Thurburn engraved bookplates to pastedowns and inscriptions to titles in each volume, printed publishers endpapers, original blue cloth with black ornamental designs to covers, spines also stamped in black with lettering in gold, remarkably bright and clean covers, far extremities very slightly rubbed, spine ends and outer corners a little bumped, 8vo [Penzer pp.49-50]A remarkable clean and crisp copy of one of the greatest works of travel ever published (Penzer).Burton was the first recorded European to take an Eastern route to the Holy cities (through Cairo via the Suez and Yanbu) and was the also the first English Christian to enter the gates of Mecca. He remarked that the closing ceremony of his Pilgrimage to the holy land was one of the most moving and impressive spectacles he had ever witnessed in all of his travels. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 33

ƟIsabel Burton, The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine and the Holy Land, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Henry S. King & co., 1875] complete, half-titles, mounted photographic portrait frontispieces in each volume, 2 chromolithographed plates, 1 large folding map, publisher's errata slip to vol. 2, a few small pencil inscriptions, engraved armorial bookplate of Caroli Weld de Chideock to pastedowns, original publisher's decorated cloth, spine lettered in gilt, upper outer corners of covers a little mottled, spine ends a little cracked and worn, 8vo Provenance: Charles Weld was an architect and prominent English Catholic in the 19th century, his armorial bookplate to upper pastedown The first edition of Lady Burton's first book, detailing events as they occurred in her journal whilst traveling through Alexandria, Beirut, Damascus and includes a description of haj. Many wrongly accredited her husband Richard Burton for contributing vast sections of this text, and in the preface she explains that this book was an experiment of writing as if it were talking with friends instead of being an address for the Royal Geographical Society; perhaps trying to establish her own authorial voice as a female travel writer. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 34

ƟIsabel Burton, AEI, Arabia Egypt India, A Narrative of Travel, first edition, presentation copy from the author [London, William Mullan and Son, 1879] complete, half-title, 1 chromolithographed map, 1 large folding map and 12 engraved plates, presentation inscription form the author to half-title reading The Duchess of Somerset with affecti[onate] love from Isabel Burton 21 Feb 1879], original dark grey decorated cloth with bevelled edges, ruled and lettered in silver and gold, lower hinge partially split, spine ends worn with some slight loss to cloth, covers generally clean and bright overall, 8vo Provenance: Presentation copy from the author Lady Isabel Burton to her friend Susan Margaret Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, who was also an avid traveller and author of travel literature. Publishing Impressions of a Tenderfoot during a Journey in Search of Sport in the Far West (London, John Murray) in 1890, which detailed the account of a trip made across several months to Canada. Isabel Burton's second book that details a journey made with her husband to India, via Arabia and Egypt between 1875 and 1876. Although the work is predominantly focused on India, there is a chapter devoted to Jeddah and some notes on Triste, where this particular voyage began. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Lake Regions of Central Africa, a Picture of Exploration, 2 volumes, first edition, first issue [London, Longman, Green, Longman and Roberts, 1860]  complete, half-titles, folding map and plates, some faint browning, generally clean and bright copies, engraved bookplates to pastedowns, original purple cloth, covers stamped in blind, spines gilt, corners lightly bumped and covers a little rubbed, spines rather faded and spine heads worn with slight loss, 8vo [Penzer pp.65] This is the first issue of this title, distinguishable by the violet cloth, which was changed to a brick-red cloth for the second issue. Penzer notes this issue was rather a failure, very few copies being sold. Hence it is very rare, and fetches a large price when it turns up, which is very seldom. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 6

Ɵ  Richard Francis Burton Frank Baker, D.O.N., Stone Talk (Lithofonema); being, Some of the Marvellous Savings of a Petral Portion of Fleet Street,..., first and only edition [London, Robert Hardwicke, 1865] complete with errata leaf, contemporary ink inscription at head of title reading from a friend and engraved book label of the author Captain Sir Richard F. Burton to front free endpaper, a few small pencil markings, generally very clean copy, original violet publisher's cloth, upper cover gilt with title framed by an ouroboros, lettering to spine also gilt, covers ruled in blind, outer edge of upper cover a little stained, spine and upper cover a little darkened, extremities a little rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp.77-78; Farwell pp.244-245] One of the rarest Burton titles, written in blank verse, that was published under a pseudonym. The work is a bitter satire that enumerates England for the crimes it has committed and openly reprimands its political hypocrisy. Farwell notes that only 200 copies were printed, and of these only 128 were sent to the author and publisher and 33 to newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, Penzer states that at first Burton kept his identity as author secret from Lady Burton (his wife), but when she found out that the satire was written by her husband she went about buying as many copies as she could find (and destroying any he had been sent) for fear that he would get into trouble with the authorities. Provenance: The present copy is probably one of the few copies Burton received from the printers, that survived his wife's depredations by being gifted to a close friend (note his card enclosed and the inscription from a friend probably in Burton's hand). Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 7

Ɵ  Richard Francis Burton, A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Tinsley Brothers, 1864] lacking half-titles, two wood-engraved frontispieces, small stain to upper edge of plate in second volume, endleaves browned, contemporary half morocco, spines worn with some loss to leather, covers rubbed, 8vo [Penzer, pp.72-73] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 8

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, The Guide-Book. A Pictorial Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, first and only edition, printed for the author [London, Clowes & Sons, 1865] complete, wood-cut portrait frontispiece of the author, Camberwell Public library ex-libris stamps to title and verso of final leaf, otherwise in excellent condition internally, original green printed covers, upper cover ruled and printed in black, spine ends worn, card split along length of spine, some light staining to covers, small 8vo [Penzer p.76] Exceedingly rare work printed as a pamphlet for the Pictorial Representations exhibition arranged by the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1865. The exhibition included paintings, taken from original drawings from Burton's voyage. The text includes a description of the life, death and burial of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as the main rites connected with hajj. The last copy to appear at auction made £11,250 at Christie's in 2012, and before then $16,800 in 2005 (also at Christie's). Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Lot 9

Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, The Lands of Cazembe, Lacerda's Journey to Cazembe in 1798..., first edition [London, Royal Geographical Society, John Murray, 1873] large folding map, closed tear along fold otherwise clean and crisp copy, original publisher's cloth, covers ruled in blind, spine stamped and lettered in gilt, spine ends and extremities slightly rubbed, overall excellent condition, 8vo [Penzer 89-90] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).  

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Amersham Auction Rooms
Lot 83

Books: to include 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' First Edition by JK Rowling OS1

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British Bespoke Auctions
Lot 115

First Edition John Lennon Book entitled 'His Own Write'. The book also contains drawings by John Lennon, complete with Ringo Starr's signature, published by Jonathan Cape 1964.

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David Lay FRICS
Lot 320

W ROBERTSThe Cries of LondonThe Connoisseur series of books for collectors: Thirteen etched plates in colour and one illustration in half toneThe Connoisseur, first edition, 1924 Condition report: Good condition.

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Lot 1429

Binns (W. Moore), The First Century of English Porcelain, Illustrated, Hurst and Blackett, Limited, London 1906, pictorial buckram as issued, 4to; Godden (Geoffrey A., F.R.S.A.): English Blue and White Porcelain, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2004, h/b, d/j, 4to & Eighteenth-Century English Porcelain: A Selection from the Godden Reference Collection, Granada, London 1985, h/b, d/j, square 8vo, (2); Watney (Bernard), English Blue & White Porcelain of the 18th Century, second revised edition, Faber and Faber Limited, London 1973, h/b, d/j, slim & tall 4to; Hillis (Maurice), Liverpool Porcelain 1756 - 1804, Gomer Press, Llandysul 2011, h/b, d/j, small folio; Boney (Knowles), Liverpool Porcelain of the eighteenth century and its makers, Portman Press, London 1989, h/b, d/j, 8vo; Hackenbroch (Yvonne), Chelsea and Other English Porcelain, Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection, Thames and Hudson, London 1957, h/b, d/j, card sleeve as issued, small folio; 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels: The Joseph M. Handley Collection, Mulberry Press, California 1991, h/b, d/j, 4to; Girton (Dr Chris), The Two Quail Pattern, 300 Years of Design on Porcelain: A History of the Pattern and a Catalogue of Porcelain Factories from the East and West, Louvic Publications, 2004, floppy 4to, [9]

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Lot 269

A collection of First Edition diecast buses, boxed, to include a BA Routemaster C15610 and a Bristol LS bus 16301

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Lot 270

Four Corgi Original Omnibus diecast models of buses, an Exclusive First Edition bus, two other Corgi buses to include a Burlingham Seagull, a boxed Onyx 5017 Renault FW16 racing car and an unmade model of a Ford racing car

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Lot 307

First Edition boxed buses to include London Transport SRD 20201, Bristol MW Coach 16202, Bradford SB Duple Vega Orange 18701, Routemaster and AEC Regal

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Golding Young & Mawer
Lot 50

Susan and Asa Briggs (Editor). Cap and Bell, Punch's Chronicle of English History in the Making, 1841-1861, first edition, with dust wrapper, published by MacDonald & Company, London 1972.

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Golding Young & Mawer
Lot 130

A Moorcroft Pottery Year Plate 1992 decorated in the Passion Flower pattern, second series, first edition, 276/500, boxed with certificate.

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Chaucer Auctions
Lot 16

Concorde Limited edition signed print A New Age Begins. Depicting the first scheduled flight, 21st January 1976 as Concorde takes off from Heathrow, with the old iconic control tower in the background. Size 16 x 12 inches. Limited edition of 250. Autographed by John a Flight Engineer and numbered/ signed by the artist Ivan Berryman. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.95.

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Chaucer Auctions
Lot 17

Concorde Limited Edition Match Numbered Pair of signed prints. We can also offer a match numbered pair of signed prints. This means both prints will have an identical edition number for instance 5/250. The first is signed by Bannister and Berryman, and the second is signed by Lidiard and Berryman. See LOTS494, 495 for examples. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.95.

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James & Sons Auctioneers
Lot 262

Reprint of the first edition of the one-inch Ordnance Survey of England and Wales, Daventry and Coventry. Sheet No. 52

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Warrington Auction Ltd
Lot 347

Adult interest magazines and UK first edition of the Happy Hooker CONDITION REPORT: Seven magazines altogether.

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Lacy Scott & Knight
Lot 2244

Mixed lot of British and world silver and other coins and coin sets, to include limited first edition folder 'Coins of 100 Nations', 100 Years of Peter Rabbit six-crown set, 1992 Canadian silver dollar, 1954 Australian silver florin etc (approx 200)

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Barbara Kirk Auctions
Lot 195

POSTAGE STAMPS: CHANNEL ISLANDS.Five albums & two stock books well-filled with Jersey & Guernsey 1960's & later first day covers & lose commemorative issues. Also a 2017 framed, limited edition imperforate press sheet (270/500) commemorating the 25th Anniversary of The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. Please note: Detailed condition & content reports or multiple images are not available for this lot due to the size of content.

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Barbara Kirk Auctions
Lot 529

JOHN MILLER. John Miller: 'Leave Tomorrow Behind. A first edition, signed by the artist & No.1350/1500. Pub. 1989.

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Barbara Kirk Auctions
Lot 537

SIMEON STAFFORD. A book: 'Simeon Stafford' by Jonathan Riley. Signed & inscribed by the artist & No.78/100. Complete with the signed limited edition print 'St. Michael's Mount', signed in pencil & also No.78/100. A first edition, 2010, in slip case. The title page also includes a hand drawn illustration.

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Barbara Kirk Auctions
Lot 540

ANDREW LANYON.Three publications: 'The Rooks of Trelawne', first edition, 1976; 'The Vanishing Cabinet', first edition 1980 & 'Snap!-A Family Album', first edition 1974.

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Lawrences of Bletchingley
Lot 1006

Alan Fearnley, group of six various Limited Edition colour prints, signed by the artist, ' World Champion ' (Niki Lauda 1984) ' Goodwood Victory ', ' Last Pit Stop Before Victory ', ' Winners First Time Out ', ' Miami ', ' Winning Combination '

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Lawrences of Bletchingley
Lot 352

Two boxes containing a quantity of various 20th Century books including Woodhouse, Stephen Leacock, James Hanley, First Edition John Masefield ' Daffodil Fields '

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Wotton Auction Rooms
Lot 1948

A quantity of classic literature and poetry books, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam in two volumes published by Elsie Page Company Boston, 1898, three W H Davies poetry books, first edition of Fresh Woods by Ian Niall etc

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Astons Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 156

OO gauge. Bachmann 30-325 First World War Ambulance Train No. 40 Special Commemorative Edition set, comprising: GWR City Class 3711 'City of Birmingham'; three Midland Railway Ambulance coaches; WWI Medical Staff and Soldier figures. Boxed and E.

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Astons Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 157

OO gauge. Bachmann 30-325 First World War Ambulance Train No. 40 Special Commemorative Edition set, comprising: GWR City Class 3711 'City of Birmingham'; three Midland Railway Ambulance coaches; WWI Medical Staff and Soldier figures. Boxed and E.

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