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BENTHAM (J.) The History and Antiquities of the Conventual & Cathedral Church of Ely . . . 2nd edition (by the Rev. James

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Lot 1451

BENTHAM (J.) The History and Antiquities of the Conventual & Cathedral Church of Ely . . . 2nd edition (by the Rev. James Bentham), 2 vols. (bound together). portrait frontis., folded table, 2 folded plans & 43 other plates, binder's note / errata slip; newly rebound green straight-grain half morocco & marbled boards, gilt-panelled spines, 4to. Norwich, 1812; continued as STEVENSON (Wm.) A Supplement to the Second Edition of Mr. Bentham's History and Antiquities . . . 16 plates, subscribers' list, plates list / errata; bound uniformly with first item. Norwich, 1817.

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COUCH (J.) A History of Fishes of the British Islands. First Edition, 4 vols. 252 hand-coloured plates; original gilt-picto

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Lot 1415

COUCH (J.) A History of Fishes of the British Islands. First Edition, 4 vols. 252 hand-coloured plates; original gilt-pictorial & blind decorated cloth, 4to. 1877-78

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TURNER (J.M.W.) Picturesque Views in England and Wales . . . First Edition, 2 vols. 96 copper-engraved plates, each with d

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Lot 1450

TURNER (J.M.W.) Picturesque Views in England and Wales . . . First Edition, 2 vols. 96 copper-engraved plates, each with descriptive letterpress leaf; late 19th cent. gilt-ruled red morocco with panelled spines, g.e. & marbled e/ps. (by Sotheran), folio. 1838.

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LIVINGSTONE (D.) Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa . . . First Edition. folded frontispiece, portrait, 23

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Lot 1414

LIVINGSTONE (D.) Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa . . . First Edition. folded frontispiece, portrait, 23 wood-engraved plates, 2 folded maps, & some text illus.; blind-decorated cloth (rebacked, preserving original spine). 1857. * with the 8pp. publisher's catalogue.

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[FLEETWOOD, Wm.] Chronicon Preciosum: or, an Account of English Money . . . First Edition. 5 advert. pages, old leather &

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Lot 1350

[FLEETWOOD, Wm.] Chronicon Preciosum: or, an Account of English Money . . . First Edition. 5 advert. pages, old leather & boards (distressed). 1707; [PRATT, S.] The Regulatory Silver Coin, made practicable and easie, to the government and subject . . . by a Lover of his Country. First Edition. old calf (distressed). 1696. * armorial bookplate of Magens Dorrien Magens, Esqr.

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POTTER (B.) The Tale of Peter Rabbit. First Trade Edition. coloured illus. & half title; original white-lettered brown boar

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Lot 1461

POTTER (B.) The Tale of Peter Rabbit. First Trade Edition. coloured illus. & half title; original white-lettered brown boards & rectangular cover illus. within ruled mount, grey 'leaf' e/ps. (Sep., Nov. or Dec. 1902). * these first 3 printings not distinguishable; . . . ' Xmas 1902' inscription at front.

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LAWRENCE (T.E.) The Mint . . . 'Limited' Edition'. publisher's quarter gilt morocco & buckram. 1955. * 2,000 numbered co

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Lot 1465

LAWRENCE (T.E.) The Mint . . . 'Limited' Edition'. publisher's quarter gilt morocco & buckram. 1955. * 2,000 numbered copies were printed; sold with (The Same), First Trade Edition (in d/wrapper), 1955.

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EARWALKER (J.P.) East Cheshire: past and present; or a History of the Hundred of Macclesfield. First Edition, 2 vols. compl

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Lot 1389

EARWALKER (J.P.) East Cheshire: past and present; or a History of the Hundred of Macclesfield. First Edition, 2 vols. complete with the numerous plates; gilt- cloth, thick roy. 4to. printed for the author, 1877-80; sold with Aikin's 'Description of the Country . . . round Manchester (1795); and Lysons's 'Topographical & Historical Account of Cheshire (ca.1810). * with the Ward (Peterhouse) & Hampton Lodge (Hurstpierpoint) bookplates.

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[BRONTE, C.] Villette. by Currer Bell . . . First Edition, 3 vols.; bound as previous. 1853; [BRONTE, C.] The Professor.

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Lot 1353

[BRONTE, C.] Villette. by Currer Bell . . . First Edition, 3 vols.; bound as previous. 1853; [BRONTE, C.] The Professor. A Tale . . . First Edition, 2 vols. half titles, advert. leaves (vol. 2); bound as previous. 1857. * in both sets the original covers & spines are bound-in at end.

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BLIXEN (K.) Out of Africa. First Edition. half title; gilt-lettered red cloth & colour-pictorial d/wrapper. 1937.

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Lot 1420

BLIXEN (K.) Out of Africa. First Edition. half title; gilt-lettered red cloth & colour-pictorial d/wrapper. 1937.

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PHILLIPS (C.J.) History of the Sackville Family . . . together with a Description of Knole, Early Owners . . . and a Cat

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Lot 1402

PHILLIPS (C.J.) History of the Sackville Family . . . together with a Description of Knole, Early Owners . . . and a Catalogue Raisone of the Pictures and Drawings . . . First Edition, 2 vols. 134 photogravure portraits & plates, text illus., 2 tables, gilt buckram & d/wrappers, 4to. (ca. 1930) * a scarce & substantial account. Illustrated

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[CRUIKSHANK] George Cruikshank's Table-Book. Edited by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett. First Edition. pictorial engraved & printe

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Lot 1429

[CRUIKSHANK] George Cruikshank's Table-Book. Edited by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett. First Edition. pictorial engraved & printed titles, 12 steel-engraved & num. other illus.; later 19th cent. half morocco & marbled boards, gilt-decorated panelled spine, marbled e/ps. & g.e. (by Thomson, of Exeter). 1845; sold with 5 other Cruickshank items.

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WELLS (H.G.) Kipps: the story of a simple soul. First Edition. half title, 8pp. publisher's adverts.; later green half moro

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Lot 1425

WELLS (H.G.) Kipps: the story of a simple soul. First Edition. half title, 8pp. publisher's adverts.; later green half morocco & cloth, gilt-decorated & panelled spine, marbled e/ps. & gilt top (by Bayntun-Riviere). 1905; sold with a copy of Browning's Poems (early 20th cent., in an attractive red morocco unsigned binding)

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HAYES (J.G.) Antarctica: a treatise on the southern continent. First Edition. 16 photo. plates & 14 charts (some folded); g

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Lot 1431

HAYES (J.G.) Antarctica: a treatise on the southern continent. First Edition. 16 photo. plates & 14 charts (some folded); gilt cloth. 1928; with 6 other Polar titles.

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GREENE (G.) Our Man in Havanna. First Edition. d/wrapper, 1958; sold with 5 others by this author.

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Lot 1441

GREENE (G.) Our Man in Havanna. First Edition. d/wrapper, 1958; sold with 5 others by this author.

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POTTER (B.) The Tale of Peter Rabbit. First Edition (6th issue). coloured illus., white-lettered brown boards & the rectang

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Lot 1458

POTTER (B.) The Tale of Peter Rabbit. First Edition (6th issue). coloured illus., white-lettered brown boards & the rectangular illus. (within ruled-mount), coloured pictorial e/ps. Frederick Warne and Co. (Dec. 1903).

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WALLER (H.) editor. The Last Journals of David Livingstone in Central Africa, from 1865 to his death . . . First Edition,

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Lot 1426

WALLER (H.) editor. The Last Journals of David Livingstone in Central Africa, from 1865 to his death . . . First Edition, 2 vols. frontis., 17 engraved plates, 2 lithographed facsimilies (1 d-page), 2 folded & coloured maps, text illus.; earlier 20th cent. green half morocco & cloth, gilt-decorated panelled spines, marbled e/ps. & gilt tops (by Lewis & Harris, Bath). 1874

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BROUGHTON (U.H.R.) The Dress of the First Regiment of the Life Guards . . . Limited Edition. 40 coloured & 40 monochrome

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Lot 1436

BROUGHTON (U.H.R.) The Dress of the First Regiment of the Life Guards . . . Limited Edition. 40 coloured & 40 monochrome mounted plates; gilt-lettered morocco with gilt top, d/wrapper, contained in its original box (af.), roy. 4to. 1925. * limitation of 300 numbered copies; sold with Moore's Sailing Ships of War, 1800-1860 . . . coloured plates, 1926.

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HOUGHTON (Rev. W.) British Fresh-Water Fishes. First Edition. 41 Chrome lithographed plates, num. text engravings; contemp

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Lot 1411

HOUGHTON (Rev. W.) British Fresh-Water Fishes. First Edition. 41 Chrome lithographed plates, num. text engravings; contemp half calf & cloth, roy. 4to. (1879?)

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POTTER (B.) The Tailor of Gloucester. First Edition (2nd issue). coloured illus., white-lettered dark green boards with the

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Lot 1457

POTTER (B.) The Tailor of Gloucester. First Edition (2nd issue). coloured illus., white-lettered dark green boards with the triangular illus. (within ruled mount), coloured e/ps. Frederick Warne and Co., 1903; sold with 3 other First Editions in this series - Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs. Tittlemouse (see internet catalogue details).

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RACKHAM (A.), illustrator. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by J.M. Barrie. First Trade Edition. 50 coloured & mounted pla

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Lot 1339

RACKHAM (A.), illustrator. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by J.M. Barrie. First Trade Edition. 50 coloured & mounted plates (with captioned guards); gilt-pictorial cloth, e/p. plan, 4to. 1906. * with the Hampton Lodge (Hurstpierpoint) bookplate.

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[HEATH, Charles] Descriptive Accounts of the Kymin Pavilion and Naval Temple. First Edition. (50)pp.; printed wrappers. (ca

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Lot 1347

[HEATH, Charles] Descriptive Accounts of the Kymin Pavilion and Naval Temple. First Edition. (50)pp.; printed wrappers. (ca.1840 ). * 'with notices of Buckstone, a supposed druidical relique . . . ' (extended wrapper title);

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SHACKLETON (E.H.) The Heart of the Antarctic: being the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 . . . First Ed

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Lot 1439

SHACKLETON (E.H.) The Heart of the Antarctic: being the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 . . . First Edition, 2 vols. complete with the photogravure frontispieces, 12 coloured plates (with captioned guards), num. photo. plates, folded maps & folded panorama & text illus., with 3 folded maps & 2 folded panoramas (on 1 sheet) in end pocket, half titles & errata slip (vol. ii); original silver-gilt pictorial cloth, newly rebacked, roy. 8vo. 1909.

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PAIN (Wm.) The Practical Builder, or Workman's General Assistant . . . Rules of Carpentry . . . First Edition. 83 copper

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Lot 1427

PAIN (Wm.) The Practical Builder, or Workman's General Assistant . . . Rules of Carpentry . . . First Edition. 83 copper-engraved plates & the 5 letterpress plate description leaves, Taylor's advert. leaf at end; contemp. blind-panelled reversed calf, 4to. 1774. * 1793 Stranraer ownership inscription at front.

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SAXTON / KIP series. Montgomery Comitatus; Denbigh . . . Cardigan . . . copper-engraved, all three 28 x 33cms., with ca

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Lot 1495

SAXTON / KIP series. Montgomery Comitatus; Denbigh . . . Cardigan . . . copper-engraved, all three 28 x 33cms., with cartouche titles & scale bars. (1607) * all from Camden's Britannia (the book's first edition with county maps), or from the subsequent printings of 1610 & 1637. (3)

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FORSHAW (J.M.) & COOPER (W.T.) Parrots of the World. First Edition. num. coloured plates & other illus., d/wrapper, folio.

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Lot 1419

FORSHAW (J.M.) & COOPER (W.T.) Parrots of the World. First Edition. num. coloured plates & other illus., d/wrapper, folio. 1973. * the standard account.

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JAMES (M.R.) Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary. First Edition. 4 plates (by James McBryde), half title, 16pp. publisher's adver

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Lot 1369

JAMES (M.R.) Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary. First Edition. 4 plates (by James McBryde), half title, 16pp. publisher's adverts.; original black-lettered & red ruled holland cloth. 1904. * with the Hampton Lodge (Hurstpierpoint) bookplate. Illustrated

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JAMES (M.R.) More Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary. First Edition. half title, 2 advert. pages & 24pp. publisher's catalogue.

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Lot 1370

JAMES (M.R.) More Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary. First Edition. half title, 2 advert. pages & 24pp. publisher's catalogue. original black pictorial & lettered grey cloth. 1911. * with the Hampton Lodge (Hurstpierpoint) bookplate. Illustrated

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MALCOLM (J.P.) Londinium Redivivum; or, an Antient History and Modern Description of London . . . First Edition, 4 vols. 4

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Lot 1345

MALCOLM (J.P.) Londinium Redivivum; or, an Antient History and Modern Description of London . . . First Edition, 4 vols. 46 engraved plates; early 20th cent. half calf & cloth, gilt spine, 4to. 1802-07. * EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with addition of some 380 plates, num. folded & a few hand-coloured (see internet details); also Stockdale's large-scale 'A New Map of the Country Round London' (1796), hand-coloured & folded.Add 255

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AUDUBON (J.J.) The Birds of America, from drawings made in the United States and their territories. First American Edition,

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Lot 1410

AUDUBON (J.J.) The Birds of America, from drawings made in the United States and their territories. First American Edition, vols. ii & iii only (ex 7). 140 hand-coloured & tissue guarded lithographed plates, a few text engravings; later 19th cent. elaborate gilt red morocco, panelled spines, inner dentelles, g.e. roy. 8vo. New York: J.J. Audubon; Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1841. * following the original elephant folio (4 vols. London, 1827-38) & its text (reproduced here) the 5 vol. 'Ornithological Biography' (Edinburgh, 1831-39), this (royal octavo) edition was published 1840-44. Described are warblers, thrushes, wagtails, larks & finches; the 'to kill a mocking bird' plate is no. 141 (vol iii). Illustrated

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BURTON (R.F.) Vikram and the Vampire or Tales of Hindu Devilry . . . First Edition. 16 plates & some text illus. (by Ernes

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Lot 1433

BURTON (R.F.) Vikram and the Vampire or Tales of Hindu Devilry . . . First Edition. 16 plates & some text illus. (by Ernest Griset), half title; newly rebound gilt-ruled black morocco, gilt-panelled spine, g.e. & marbled e/ps. (by Bayntum-Riviere). 1870.

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[BRONTE, C] Shirley. A Tale. By Currer Bell . . . First Edition, 3 vols. advert. leaves (vols. 1 & 3), mid 20th cent. turq

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Lot 1352

[BRONTE, C] Shirley. A Tale. By Currer Bell . . . First Edition, 3 vols. advert. leaves (vols. 1 & 3), mid 20th cent. turquoise half morocco & marbled cloth, gilt-lettered & panelled spines, marbled e/ps. & gilt tops (by Zaehnesdorf). 1849. * the original spine & one cover bound-in at end of each volume.

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RACKHAM (A.), illustrator. Mother Goose: the old nursery rhymes. First Edition. 13 coloured plates with captioned guards, a

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Lot 1428

RACKHAM (A.), illustrator. Mother Goose: the old nursery rhymes. First Edition. 13 coloured plates with captioned guards, a monochrome plate & num. text illus./decorations; coloured pictorial cloth (1913).

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Beswick - Budgerigar, 1261a, 1951/67, first edition, Kestrel, 2639, 1979/86, whisky flask, Lapwing, 2416, 1972/75, first edit

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Lot 93

Beswick - Budgerigar, 1261a, 1951/67, first edition, Kestrel, 2639, 1979/86, whisky flask, Lapwing, 2416, 1972/75, first edition, Blue Jay, 2188, 1968/73.(4)

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Early 18th Century coloured engravings after Harris's History of Kent - "The Isle of Thanet in Kent", and "Mappa Thaneti Insu

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Lot 315

Early 18th Century coloured engravings after Harris's History of Kent - "The Isle of Thanet in Kent", and "Mappa Thaneti Insule", 14ins x 18ins and 15.5ins x 13.5ins, framed and glazed Note: The first edition to this work was published in 1719 and both prints are taken from volume one of that work.

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Books: Jules Cloquet - 'Anatome de L'Homme', published by C. de Lasteyrie, three volumes (of five), 'Nevrologie', 'Angiologi

Reeman Dansie

Lot 521

Books: Jules Cloquet - 'Anatome de L'Homme', published by C. de Lasteyrie, three volumes (of five), 'Nevrologie', 'Angiologie', 'Splanchnologie et Embyotomie', the first with title plate, dated 1828, Bruxelles edition, cloth binding with tooled leather spine, Royal folio, 56cm x 32cm (3)

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A set of four A.J Dent Limited Edition Equestrian prints, comprising 'Road Work: A Lambourn Morning', 'Lambourn Mist: Fulke W

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Lot 472

A set of four A.J Dent Limited Edition Equestrian prints, comprising 'Road Work: A Lambourn Morning', 'Lambourn Mist: Fulke Walwyn's String', 'Lambourn Morning' (pastel), and 'First Lot: Lambourn Gallops', all framed and glazed, together with a selection of other print (parcel)

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A book, Batty's Copper Tokens 1868 First Edition, Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles & Colonies

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Lot 564

A book, Batty's Copper Tokens 1868 First Edition, Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles & Colonies

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A quantity of graphic novels, including Marvel collectors edition of Daredevil and The Incredible Hulk; Valiant, First and ot

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Lot 169

A quantity of graphic novels, including Marvel collectors edition of Daredevil and The Incredible Hulk; Valiant, First and other publishers (qty)

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First Edition Wedgwood large planter Philadelphia made exclusively for John Wanamaker

Potteries Auctions

Lot 232

First Edition Wedgwood large planter Philadelphia made exclusively for John Wanamaker

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1978 first edition volume of 'Tisnikar-Painter of Death' by N.Tomasevic

TW Gaze

Lot 5554

1978 first edition volume of 'Tisnikar-Painter of Death' by N.Tomasevic

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A hardbacked volume - "Pottery In Britain Today", Michael Casson first edition by Tiranti 1967

TW Gaze

Lot 5051

A hardbacked volume - "Pottery In Britain Today", Michael Casson first edition by Tiranti 1967

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After BILL WAUGH; a signed limited edition print "St. Andrews, The First Tee", no. 615/850, 80 x 64cm, framed and glazed.

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Lot 930

After BILL WAUGH; a signed limited edition print "St. Andrews, The First Tee", no. 615/850, 80 x 64cm, framed and glazed.

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Two complete sets of Wills Association Footballers cigarette cards for 1935 (first edition) and 1939 (second edition), also o

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Lot 69

Two complete sets of Wills Association Footballers cigarette cards for 1935 (first edition) and 1939 (second edition), also other cards for Players Cricketers 1930, and other miscellaneous.

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A boxed Spalding Sportsman Wizard 600 limited edition putter, produced in commemoration of Ram Golf’s 50 years in the golf in

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Lot 834

A boxed Spalding Sportsman Wizard 600 limited edition putter, produced in commemoration of Ram Golf’s 50 years in the golf industry, the putter first being introduced in 1959.

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PALMER, Colin; The Frederick Guthrie Tait Golf Diaries, 2009, first edition, 150 pp, with list of subscribers, proof copy sig

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Lot 928

PALMER, Colin; The Frederick Guthrie Tait Golf Diaries, 2009, first edition, 150 pp, with list of subscribers, proof copy signed by the author, loose leaf folio version with original illustrated covers (each subscriber was given the option to purchase a bound copy or loose leaf copy), unnumbered. This was printed as a limited edition run of 125 and sold out almost immediately, hence scarce.

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A first edition of The Hound of Death and other Stories by Agatha Christie published by Odhams Press Limited, London W.C.2, 1

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Lot 769

A first edition of The Hound of Death and other Stories by Agatha Christie published by Odhams Press Limited, London W.C.2, 1933.

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RARE STAR WARS FIRST 12 FIGURES CONCEPT ART: A rare limited edition (No. 6/100) Star Wars Kenner ' First 12 ' action figure c

East Bristol Auctions

Lot 69

RARE STAR WARS FIRST 12 FIGURES CONCEPT ART: A rare limited edition (No. 6/100) Star Wars Kenner ' First 12 ' action figure concept art print by Jim Swearingen, Kim DM Simmons and Bob Rahe. Original Artist Proof edition. Made by TMWSLS (the man who shot Luke Skywalker ) Editions. Professionally framed and glazed in UV resistant glass. With full certification. Large size, 51cm x 123cm. Stunning original artist proof edition piece, showing the conceptual artwork for the first 12 action figures. Beautiful.

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An exceedingly rare New York Taxi by Harvey Hutter & Co, New York produced for Nestle - Special Edition with ONLY 20 PRODUCED

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Lot 30

An exceedingly rare New York Taxi by Harvey Hutter & Co, New York produced for Nestle - Special Edition with ONLY 20 PRODUCED with this advertising livery to celebrate the launch of the first and only Crosse and Blackwell products at the 'New York Take Out', mint in transparent display box. These are packaging samples (ie the first boxes to come off the production printing line)

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A VOLUME OF THE GENEVA OR 'BREECHES' BIBLE, DATED 1599 'IMPRINTED AT LONDON BY THE DEPUTIES OF CHRISTOPHER BARKER' with woodb

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 247

A VOLUME OF THE GENEVA OR 'BREECHES' BIBLE, DATED 1599 'IMPRINTED AT LONDON BY THE DEPUTIES OF CHRISTOPHER BARKER' with woodblock illustrations. The Geneva Bible (sometimes known as the 'Breeches Bible' for its reference to Adam and Eve clothing themselves in 'breeches' made from fig leaves). It was the first English edition of the Bible to be translated from the Greek and Hebrew texts TOGETHER WITH FOXE'S 'THE BOOK OF MARTYRS' printed by John G Murdoch

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Retzsch's Outlines to Shakespeare, One Volume of MacBeth dated 1833 together with one volume Cross Trails by Victor Waite dat

Jacobs & Hunt

Lot 101

Retzsch's Outlines to Shakespeare, One Volume of MacBeth dated 1833 together with one volume Cross Trails by Victor Waite dated 1898 and one volume How To Be Top by Geoffrey Willams and Ronald Searle, First Edition 1953

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2016

Byron, John. The Narrative of the Honorable John Byron (Commodore in a Late Expedition round the World) containing An Account of the Great Distresses Suffered by Himself and His Companions on the Coast of Patagonia, from the Year 1740, till their arrival in England, 1746, first edition, half-title, engraved frontispiece, contemporary calf, joints cracked, rubbed, bookplate of John Walker Heneage, 8vo, London: S. Baker and G. Leigh, 1768

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1897

Greenaway, Kate. A Day in A Child's Life, first edition, coloured illustrations, some soiling, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, joints cracked, 4to, London: George Routledge, [n.d.]; The Pied Piper of Hamelin, first edition, coloured illustrations, some spotting, original cloth-backed boards, 4to, London: George Routledge, [n.d.]; and 3 others (5)

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2140

Willmott, Ellen. The Genus Rosa, 2 volumes, first edition, 132 chromo-lithographed plates after Alfred Parsons and 15 uncoloured, tissue guards, later full buckram, bookplate of Bath Municipal Reference Library, folio, London: John Murray, 1910-1914

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2033

Lister, Martin. A Journey to Paris in the year 1698, first edition, 6 engraved plates, 2 folding, one with short tear, rather spotted, contemporary ink annotations throughout, D5 with section of margin neatly removed, modern cloth, bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library, occasional blindstamps throughout, 8vo, London: Jacob Tonson, 1699; [Lucas, William] A Five Weeks Tour of Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c., third edition, half-title, advertisement leaf at end, contemporary calf-backed boards, bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library, blindstamps throughout, 8vo, London: T. Waller, 1754 (2)

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2310

Pontis, Louis de. Memoirs of the Sieur De Pontis... Faithfully Englished by Charles Cotton, Esq.,, first edition in English, some browning, contemporary half calf, worn, folio, London: F. Leach, 1694 Sold with this lot is a small engraved portrait of Louis De Pontis, framed and glazed.

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1875

Wilson, Horace Hayman. Ariana Antiqua. A Descriptive Account of the Antiquities and Coins of Afghanistan, first edition, 36 lithographed plates, large folding engraved map, some light spotting, later plates waterstained, lower left, 4pp. list of subscribers, 3pp. list of author's works at end, original cloth, neatly rebacked, bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library, occasional blindstamps throughout, 4to, London: East India Company, 1841

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2282

Battely, John. Antiquitates Rutupinae, first edition, engraved title vignette, 4 folding engraved plates, engraved tail-piece, some browning, contemporary mottled calf, joints cracked, somewhat worn, bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library, blindstamps throughout, 8vo, Oxford, 1711

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2024A

Erman, George Aldoph. Travels in Siberia, 2 volumes, first edition, half-titles, folding engraved map, contemporary polished calf, spines gilt, 8vo, London: Longmans. et al., 1848

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Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 2297

Fuller, William. A Brief Discovery of the True Mother of the Pretended Prince of Wales, known by the name of Mary Grey, first edition, running title cropped with occasional loss, title repaired, modern cloth, London: Printed for the Author, 1696; Walpole, Horace. Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third, second edition, engraved frontispiece, engraved plate, some spotting, modern cloth, 4to, London: J. Dodsley, 1768; and 2 others, similar, all with the bookplate of Bath Public Reference Library, v.s. (4)

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