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Lot 543
Smith, RobertA compleat system of opticks. Cambridge: for the author, 1738. First edition, 4to, 2 volumes, 83 folding plates, errata and advertisement leaf, contemporary calf, spotting or slight discolouration to plate margins, titles dust-soiled and with RCSI library stamp, worn, two covers detached, [Wellcome Library Record No: 2706279]
Lot 546
Tarin, PierreOstéo-graphie, ou description des os de l`adulte, du foetus &c. Paris: Briasson, 1753. First edition, 4to, complete with 61 engraved plates (1-9, 1-6 and 8-9, with 6 marked in ink "& VII", 1-40 with 27-28 on one folding leaf, and 24B, 25B, 26B and 35B), half calf, several RCSI library stamps to text, spine rubbed and textblock split, one plate repaired, slight discolouration to some inner margins, title slightly spotted; sold not subject to returnNote: Although there is no plate 7, it is clear from the plate list that plate 6 is plate 6 and 7 combined. Other copies have the same collation.
Lot 548
Thompson, ThomasAn historical, critical and practical treatise of the gout. London, 1740. 4to, contemporary half calf, cover detached; Rufus, of Ephesus De vesicae renumque morbis. London: J. Clarke, 1726. 4to, calf, text block split, covers detached; Douglas, G. An anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body. London, 1749. 2 volumes in one, 4to, 4 folding plates, crudely repaired, half calf, worn, cover detached; Harwood, B. A system of comparative anatomy and physiology. Cambridge, 1796. Volume 1, 4to, 15 plates, original wrappers, spotted, wrapper detached; Whytt, Robert The works. Edinburgh, 1768. 4to, contemporary half calf, lacks text after p.762, covers detached; Ramazzini, B. Opera omnia. London, 1717. 4to, 4 (of 5) plates, contemporary calf, cover detached, worn; White, Charles An account of the regular gradation in man. London: C. Dilly, 1799. First edition, 4to, 4 plates, 3 folding, later half calf; all with RCSI library stamp to titles, spotting and dust-soiling, bindings worn; sold not subject to return (8)
Lot 559
White, GilbertThe natural history and antiquities of Selborne. London: B. White & Son, 1789. First edition, 4to., folding frontispiece, 2 engraved title vignettes and 6 plates, errata leaf, twentieth century half calf, RCSI library stamp on title, frontispiece torn, repaired and soiled, plates dampstained or spotted, title dust-soiled
Lot 560
Withering, WilliamAn account of the foxglove. Birmingham: for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1785. First edition, 2nd issue, folding plate with largest leaf pointing to right and without the artist`s name, half-title, modern half calf, RCSI library stamps on title, plate torn, repaired and soiled, b3 margin torn, slight spotting and dust-soiling
Lot 562
Wolff, Christian FriedrichTheoria generationis.. editio nova aucta et emendata. Halle: C. Hendel, 1774. 8vo, 2 folding engraved plates, original wrappers, uncut, RCSI library stamp to title, some spottingNote: Second edition of Wolff`s important work on embryology, first published 1759 as the author`s inaugural dissertation.
Lot 579
BRUICHLADDICH 20 YEAR OLD Single Islay malt whisky (first edition release). 70cl, 46% volume. In tin. BRUICHLADDICH LINKS `THE 18th GREEN, ROYAL TROON` Limited-edition single Islay malt whisky, aged for 14 years. Bottle number 1071 of 12000 released. 70cl, 46% volume. In tin. BRUICHLADDICH LINKS `THE OLD COURSE ST ANDREWS` Limited-edition single Islay malt whisky, aged for 14 years. Bottle number 6689 of 12000 released. 70cl, 46% volume. In tin. BRUICHLADDICH LINKS `THE 16th HOLE AUGUSTA` Limited-edition single Islay malt whisky, aged for 14 years. Bottle number 7788 of 18000 released. 70cl, 46% volume. In tin. 4 bottles
Lot 621
BOWMORE LEGEND Single Islay malt whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. In tin. ARRAN FIRST 1993 DISTILLATION Limited-edition single Island malt whisky, distilled in 1993. 70cl, 46% volume, NCF. In tube. ROYAL LOCHNAGAR 12 YEAR OLD Single Highland malt whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. In carton. THE GLENTURRET 10 YEAR OLD Single Highland malt whisky. 70cl, 40% volume. In tube. ARDMORE N.A.S. Single Highland malt whisky. 70cl, 46% volume, NCF. In tube. 5 bottles
Lot 639
GLENMORANGIE 1993 MOUNT EVEREST Limited-edition single Highland malt whisky, distilled in May 1993 and bottled in 2003 to celebrate both the 10th anniversary of Rebecca Stephens` ascent of Mount Everest and the 50th anniversary of the first ascent by Hillary and Tenzing. Bottle number 347 of 408, hand-numbered and signed by both the distillery manager and Rebecca Stephens. 70cl, 46% volume, NCF. GLENMORANGIE CELLAR 13 Single Highland malt whisky, matured in American mountain oak. 1 Litre, 43% volume. In carton. 2 bottles
Lot 682
GLENMORANGIE CONCORDE 1976 Limited-edition single Highland malt whisky, distilled on 21st January 1976 and bottled to commemorate the first scheduled passenger flight of the Concorde. Bottle number 531 of "less than 1000", hand-numbered and signed by the distillery manager. 75cl, 60.8% volume. In original box, with key.
Lot 732
GLENMORANGIE 1993 MOUNT EVEREST Limited-edition single Highland malt whisky, distilled in May 1993 and bottled in 2003 to celebrate both the 10th anniversary of Rebecca Stephens` ascent of Mount Everest and the 50th anniversary of the first ascent by Hillary and Tenzing. Bottle number 345 of 408, hand-numbered and signed by both the distillery manager and Rebecca Stephens. 70cl, 46% volume, NCF. Includes relevant newspaper cutting from 2003. GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD 100 PROOF Cask strength single Highland malt whisky. 1 Litre, 57.2% volume. In tube. 2 bottles
Lot 753
GLENDULLAN 16 YEAR OLD CENTENARY Limited-edition, cask strength single Speyside malt whisky, bottled for the staff of Glendullan Distillery in their centenary year, 1998. Bottle number 422. 70cl, 65.9% volume. ABERLOUR VINTAGE 1990 `ST. DROSTAN`S WELL` Limited-edition single Speyside malt whisky. 1 Litre, 40% volume. In tin. ABERLOUR A`BUNADH (NO BATCH NUMBER) Cask strength single Speyside malt whisky, from one of the first five batches. 70cl, 59.6% volume. In carton. 3 bottles
Lot 147
The Antiquities of Athens: James Stuart and Nicholas Revett, Volume the First; Publ. London, John Haberkorn, 1762. A large 18th century leather bound volume containing various black and white engravings, a rare and important first edition in original leather binding (sadly af), the book is a first accurate survey of the surviving classical buildings of Athens and was part one of a monumental series of volumes published over many decades.
Lot 427
Books: a quantity of books of organ music, and about organs, including W L Sumner: Father Henry Willis, Organ Builder, first edition, published by the Foundry Press 1955; Festival de Wiltz 1953-2002, dedicated to Carlo Curley; Edward Lemare: The Recital Series of Original Organ Compositions, vol 1; and three editions of Art of the Organ 1971-72. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Carlo Curley.
Lot 435
Books: Ernest Newman; The Life of Richard Wagner, 4 vols, published by Alfred Knopf, vols I-II, First American Edition, Vols III-IV, First Edition, together with seven further biographical volumes, Tristan und Isolde, Klavierauszug mit text, tooled red cloth, published by Breitkopf & Hartel, Lohengrin, half black morocco with marbled boards, published by C F Peters, Leipzig, and Tannhauser, Furstner Edition. (14). Provenance: The Estate of the Late Carlo Curley.
Lot 347
DEUX FASCICULES D’ABRÉGÉS DE LEXIQUES BOUDDHIQUES, ÉDITION IMPÉRIALE DU STUDIO DU CHARME ANTIQUE GUXIANGZHAI ??? Ces ouvrages sont imprimés sur papier, recouverts de soie bleu nuit et agrémentés d`une bande de titre jaune laissé vierge. L`ensemble réuni dans une très belle reliure, à découpes en forme de ruyi et d`enroulements, gainée de soie à semis de fleurs sur fond jaune. Un cachet rouge "Grand sceau [pour les œuvres] contemplées par Sa Majesté durant l`ère Qianlong" ?????? est apposé en début et fin des deux fascicules. Ex-libris héraldique imprimé portant la devise "Sapere aude" (XIXe siècle) sur la reliure. Une feuille volante pliée en huit d’invocations à Avalokitesvara, illustrée d’une Guanyin à l’enfant, complète l’ensemble. (Traces d`humidité et petites usures). Chine, dynastie Qing, période Qianlong (1736-1795). TWO FASCICLES OF ABRIDGED BUDDHIST LEXICONS, QIANLONG PERIOD IMPERIAL EDITION FROM THE STUDIO OF ANTIQUE CHARM GUXIANGZHAI ??? The fascicles are printed on paper and bound in night blue silk with a yellow un-inscribed title label. Both are wrapped in a very fine case with ruyi and cloud shaped cut-outs, covered in brocade with scattered flowers on a yellow ground. A red seal “Great seal [for works] examined by His Majesty during the Qianlong era” ?????? is printed on the first and last page of each fascicle. A 19th century ex libris with a coat of arms and the motto “Sapere aude” is pasted on the book case. A loose sheet folded eight times with invocations to Avalokitesvara and a picture of Guanyin with child has been slipped in the book case. (Slight wear and a few damp spots). China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Dim. (fascicules) 15 x 10 cm - Dim. (totale) 16 x 11 x 2,7 cm / Dim. (each fascicle) 5 15/16 x 3 15/16 in. - Dim. (total) 6 ¼ x 4 5/16 x 1 in. Note : Le studio du Charme antique était le domicile du prince héritier, futur Qianlong, avant sa montée sur le trône. Ledit studio est connu pour des éditions en petit format des Classiques, d`histoire et de traités de gouvernement, dans une collection "Éditions de manche [c. à d. de poche], supervisées au Studio du Charme antique"????????. D’après le Répertoire général des ex-libris français, pièce n°A0570, l’ex-libris serait celui de Joseph Aude (1755-1841) chevalier de Malte, auteur dramatique, connu comme créateur de Cadet Roussel et de madame Angot. Mesurant 58 x 40 mm, l’ex-libris aurait été gravé sur cuivre par Frank Lefort au XIXe siècle. Son descendant, André-Félix Aude (1867-1945), auteur d`ouvrages sur le Berry et de généalogie, collectionneur de musique imprimée, en aurait gardé l’usage. The Studio of Antique Charm was Qianlong’s living quarters in the Forbidden City when he was Heir apparent. This studio was well known for printing a collection of small format editions of the Classics, books on History and Government: “Sleeve [i.e. pocket] editions supervised at the Studio of Antique Charm” ????????. According to the Répertoire général des ex-libris français, document n°A0570, the ex-libris would have been that of Joseph Aude (1755-1841), Knight of Malta, playwright, known for creating Cadet Roussel and Madame Angot. Measuring 58 x 40 mm, the ex-libris would have been engraved on copper by Frank Lefort in the 19th century. His descendant, André-Félix Aude (1867-1945), author of works about Le Berry [a French Province] and Genealogy, also collector of printed music, would have kept the use of this ex-libris.
Lot 223
CATS: A small collection of programmes etc. relating to the musical Cats comprising two printed folio souvenir programmes for The Last Night of The First Life of Cats, commemorating the final performance of the musical on the occasion of its 21st birthday, at the New London Theatre, 11th May 2002, one of the brochures boldly signed in black ink by both Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn individually to an inside page, two standard programmes for the final performance of Cats, both with the Theatregoer magazine of May 2002 inserted, a printed 8vo invitation to a champagne reception, performance and aftershow party at Le Meridien Waldorf, honouring he last performance of Cats, and two limited edition commemorative coins, each contained in their original presentation cases. VG to EX, 7
Lot 298
BETJEMAN JOHN: (1906-1984) British Poet Laureate 1972-84. T.L.S., John Betjeman, with a slightly infirm hand, one page, oblong 8vo, Radnor Walk, London, 14th February 1983, to Iris Bryce. Betjeman thanks his correspondent for her book on canals, commenting 'it was well worth writing and I am looking forward to reading it' and continuing 'You must know deep peace, it must be a refreshment to you. The photographs are spectacular and make me feel better.' Accompanied by a hardback edition of Canals are my Life by Iris Bryce, First Edition published by Kenneth Mason, Hampshire, 1982, with the dust jacket. VG, 2
Lot 329
TERESA MOTHER: (1910-1997) Albanian Roman Catholic Nun, Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1979. Book signed, a hardback edition of For the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God - Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Her Missionaries of Charity and Her Co-Workers by Kathryn Spink, First Edition published by Colour Library International Ltd., Surrey, 1981. Signed ('God bless you, M Teresa MC') in black ink to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by the dust jacket (minor faults). About VG Sold on behalf of the charity Oxfam.
Lot 394
ALDRIN BUZZ: (1930- ) American Astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon. Book signed, a hardback edition of Encounter with Tiber by Buzz Aldrin and John Barnes, First Edition published by Warner Books, New York, July 1996, signed by Aldrin with his name alone in bold blue ink to the title page. Accompanied by the dust jacket. EX
Lot 494
MITFORD UNITY: (1914-1948) British Aristocrat, a prominent and public supporter of Nazism and Fascism from 1936, and a part of Adolf Hitler's inner circle and confidants. Mitford's sister, Diana, was married to Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists. Rare book signed, a hardback edition of Germany Reborn by Hermann Goering, Prime Minister of Prussia, First Edition published by Elkin Mathews & Marrot Ltd., London, March 1934. The English edition bears the ownership signature of Mitford to the front free endpaper, in black fountain pen ink. Mitford has also added the date, 29th March 1934, and the words HEIL HITLER! alongside two swastikas, in her hand beneath her signature. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some tears and small areas of paper loss). Autographs of Mitford are rare in any form following her early death at the age of 33. G to about VG
Lot 516
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. Books signed, being a five volume set of The Life of His Royal Highness The Prince Consort by Theodore Martin, published by Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1875 (Vol. I, First Edition), 1876 (Vol. II, Second Edition), 1877 (Vol. III, First Edition), 1879 (Vol. IV, First Edition) and 1880 (Vol. V, First Edition), each individually signed and inscribed by Queen Victoria to the front free endpapers, 'To Viscount Torrington, In recollection of the beloved Prince from Victoria R I' and dated Windsor Castle, 14th December 1874 in her hand (Vol. I), 'To Viscount Torrington from Victoria R I' and dated 27th November 1876 in her hand (Vol. II, with a loosely inserted A.L.S. by Jane Ely, one page, 8vo, Windsor Castle, 27th November 1876, to Lord Torrington, hastily sending the book on the orders of the Queen), 'To Viscount Torrington from V.R.I.' and dated 17th December 1877 in her hand (Vol. III), 'To Viscount Torrington from V.R.I.' and dated Windsor Castle, 15th May 1879 in her hand (Vol. IV) and 'To Viscount Torrington from V.R.I.' and dated Windsor Castle, 7th May 1880 in her hand (Vol. V). In brown publisher's cloth with gilt titles to spines. Torrington's bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Inner hinges splitting and with some dampstaining to the covers and with a few other minor faults and age wear to the spines etc. The first two volumes with small circular stickers affixed at the edges of the signed front free endpapers, not affecting the text or signatures. Generally G, 5 George Byng, 7th Viscount Torrington (1812-1884) British Colonial Adminstrator & Courtier, Permanent Lord-in-Waiting to the Prince Consort 1853-59 and to Queen Victoria 1859-84.
Lot 598
FORD GERALD: (1913-2006) American President 1974-77. Ford was a member of the Warren Commission that investigated the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It was Ford's responsibility to prepare a biography of Lee Harvey Oswald. Book signed, a hardback edition of Assassination Report of the Warren Commission, First American Edition published by The Flat Signed Press, Tennessee, 2004. Signed by Ford to the limitations page. The book, featuring exclusive new material and a foreword by Ford, is bound in dark burgundy leather with gilt lettering and decoration, four raised bands to spine, and all edges gilt. Limited Edition number 2892 of 2948. Accompanied by a colour photograph of Ford signing the book. About EX
Lot 138
BERGMAN INGRID: (1915-1982) Swedish Actress, Academy Award winner. Book signed, a hardback edition of My Story, First Edition published by Michael Joseph Ltd., London, 1980. Signed by Bergman in bold black ink with her name alone to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by the dust jacket. Together with Gloria Swanson (1899-1983) American Actress, Academy Award winner. Book signed and inscribed, a hardback edition of her autobiography Swanson on Swanson, First Edition published by Michael Joseph Ltd., London, 1981. Signed in bold black ink by Swanson to the half title page, 'To Eileen and Phil, Congratulations! - many!!- Gloria Swanson' and dated 1981 in her hand. Accompanied by the dust jacket. Also including Dirk Bogarde (1921-1999) English Actor & Author. Book signed and inscribed, a hardback edition of Backcloth, the final volume of Bogarde's autobiography, First Edition published by Viking, 1986. Signed by Bogarde in black ink to a clear area of the title page. Accompanied by the dust jacket. The latter two books also have presentation inscriptions to a previous owner from a relative. Generally VG, 3
Lot 50
FOOTBALL: Selection of signed hardback (6) and paperback (4) books by various footballers including Puskas on Puskas - The Life and Times of a Footballing Legend by Ferenc Puskas (First Edition 1997, signed to bookplate), A Man For All Seasons by Steve Perryman (First Edition 1985, signed photograph laid down to front free endpaper), An Englishman Abroad by Bobby Robson (First Edition, 1998), My Autobiography by Teddy Sheringham, The Hamlyn A-Z of British Football Records, 1981, signed to a blank page at the back by fourteen Tottenham Hotspur players including Steve Perryman, Ray Clemence, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Hughton, Garth Crooks, Ricky Villa etc., King John by John Charles, My 1998 World Cup Story by Glenn Hoddle (First Edition 1998), Addicted by Tony Adams etc. G to VG, 10
Lot 11
Mother Shipton`s Legacy. Or, A Favourite Fortune-Book. In which is given, A Pleasing Interpretation of Dreams: and A Collection of Prophetic Verses, Moral and Entertaining, York: printed by T. Wilson and R. Spence, 1806, two alphabets (upper and lower case), each letter with woodcut illust. and verse below, two fortune-telling tables on letterpress (one with alphabet, the other with letters and numbers), both with pin-pricks, some minor corner-creasing, first and last pages form pastedowns (as issued), orig. Dutch floral boards, rubbed, and sl. loss to spine, 16mo (101 x 67mm). The first edition was published in 1797. All editions are rare: there is no edition listed in Osborne or Gumuchian. We have been unable to trace another copy of this 1806 edition. The book`s rarity is no doubt in part due to the means of discovering one`s fortune by pricking the printed tables with a pin; our copy is intact and in good overall condition despite the tiny puncture holes which show it has been used. (1)
![[Smart, Christopher]. Hymns for the Amusement of Children. Embellished with Cuts, printed for T. Carnan, 1st ed., 1771, numer](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10729/2864356/14-20121129151732_468x382.jpg)
Lot 14
[Smart, Christopher]. Hymns for the Amusement of Children. Embellished with Cuts, printed for T. Carnan, 1st ed., 1771, numerous oval woodcuts, some with early hand-colouring, lacking frontis. and ad. leaf, as well as F1-F5 (pp.49-58), G1 (pp.61-62), H2 (pp.75-76), and H6 (pp.83-84), early ms. ownership name on title-page, stitching broken and page block loose, with some fraying and creasing, occn. soiling, early ms. names and notes on front endpapers, orig. Dutch floral boards, edges rubbed, lacking spine, 12mo in 6s. Roscoe J338(2) - in Roscoe`s opinion this is the first edition which was advertised at the end of 1770. Extremely rare: only two copies are listed on Copac (Oxford and Cambridge) and there has been no copy sold at auction since 1977. Sold with all faults, not subject to return. (1)
Lot 348
Potter (Beatrix, and Sendak, Maurice). Beatrix Potter`s The Tale of Peter Rabbit. A new printing from the original line-blocks made for the first Private Edition of 1901, introduced by Maurice Sendak, Kingston, New York: Battledore Ltd., 1995, thirty-four separate prints of the original Beatrix Potter illustrations, on deckle-edged Arches paper, each numbered on verso, sheet size 135 x 102mm (5.25 x 4ins), each with tissue guard and enclosed in printed grey wrappers, together with 25pp. booklet in loose printed wrappers, sm. 8vo, housed in orig. grey cloth solander box, gilt titled on spine and with inset illust. on upper cover. Limited edition, 154/250 copies, signed by Maurice Sendak and the printer Iain Bain. (1)
![Webb (W.S.K., i.e. Gilbert Lawford Dalton). The Truth About Wilson, D.C. Thomson and John Leng, 1st ed., [1962], edges foxed,](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10729/2864356/399-20121129152647_468x382.jpg)
Lot 399
Webb (W.S.K., i.e. Gilbert Lawford Dalton). The Truth About Wilson, D.C. Thomson and John Leng, 1st ed., [1962], edges foxed, paperback, 8vo. Scarce first collected edition of stories by Gilbert Dalton about fictional character William Wilson or Wilson the Wonder Athlete. The character first appeared in issue 1029 of Wizard (24th July 1943) in a story entitled `The Truth About Wilson`. The first adventure introduced Wilson as a supreme athlete, who joined a race from out of the crowd and managed to record a three-minute mile. The rear cover reads: `Who was this Wilson? A slight, wiry figure in an old-fashioned, black running costume, he appeared out of the mists of the Yorkshire moors to shatter athletic records like cheap crockery, all over the world. He was an enigma, a mystery - but he was news! And now, at last, his astounding story can be revealed. Now the incredible truth can be told.`. (1)
Lot 422
Golden Cockerel Press. Julius Caesar`s Commentaries. A Modern Rendering by Somerset De Chair, 1951, b&w wood engs. by Clifford Webb, untrimmed, orig. two-tone cloth gilt, 4to, limited edition 71/320, signed by Christopher Sandford, together with The House with the Apricot and Two Other Tales, by H. E. Bates, 1933, engs. to text by Agnes Miller Parker, untrimmed, orig. qtr. green morocco gilt, 8vo, limited edition 97/300, signed by H. E. Bates, plus Clorinda Walks in Heaven, Tales by A. E. Coppard, 1922, spotting to first and last few leaves, author`s signed presentation copy inscribed to Owen Rutter, orig. cloth-backed boards with paper label to spine, 8vo, plus nineteen other Golden Cockerel Press publications, incl. thirteen prospectuses. (22)
Lot 438
Gunn (Victor). Ironsides` Lone Hand, 1st ed., Collins, 1941, orig. cloth in 2nd issue d.j., (4/-), some creasing, soiling and sellotape repairs with a little loss, together with nine other Ironsides` 1st edition, The Dead Man Laughs, 1944, orig. cloth in sl. creased and soiled and price-clipped d.j. (1st?), Ironside Smells Blood, 1946, Death on Shivering Sand, 1946, Alias The Hangman, 1950, all orig. cloth in slightly rubbed d.j.s, first issues, plus Madhatter`s Rock, 1942, Nice Day for a Murder, 1945, Three Dates with Death, 1947, and Ironside`s On the Spot, 1948, all orig. cloth in 2nd issue d.j.s, the first dampstained on spine, the third with tear with some loss at head of upper cover, plus Dead Man`s Warning, 1st ed., 1949, signed presentation inscription from the author, signed and dated as Victor Gunn October 49 and with this real name Edwy also, orig. cloth, spine dulled, and upper joint a little frayed, all 8vo. Victor Gunn was the pseudonym of Edwy Searles Brooks.. (10)
Lot 445
Walsh (J. M.). The Purple Stain, n.d., together with The Crimes of Cleopatra`s Needle, n.d., both Sundial Edition reprints, c. early 1930s, orig. cloth in sl. soiled d.j.s, with paper repairs to verso, plus other crime and mystery fiction by J.M. Walsh, Maurice B. Dix, Rufus King, Roland Daniel, Hugh Desmond and Edgar Wallace, a mixture of first editions and reprints, all orig. cloth, some in d.j.s, occ. ex-library with stamps and marks, 8vo. (85)
Lot 450
Amis (Martin). Success, 1978; Money, 1984; Time`s Arrow, 1991, 1st eds., previous owner signatures to first two, original cloth, d.j.s, 8vo, with twelve others by Amis including Two Stories, 1994 (limited edition of 326 copies), The Moronic Inferno and Other Visits to America, 1986, Einstein`s Monsters, 1987 and Visiting Mrs Nabokov, 1993. (16)
Lot 519
Lytton (Edward Bulwer, Lord). The Haunted and the Haunters; or, The House and the Brain, 1st separate ed., Gowans & Gray, 1905, pp.57+[1](blank)+[1](ads.), half-title present, pubs. ad. leaf at rear ink-stamped `these prices are now increased`, early ms. name on inside front wrapper, page block near-detached in orig. wrappers, with chromo. parchment dustjacket, torn and frayed with sl. loss to rear panel, printed with illust. on front panel and lettered `Gowans`s International Library No.1. 6d net`, sm. 8vo (148 x 100mm/5.75 x 4ins). The rare first separate edition of Lytton`s famous horror story, which H.P. Lovecraft considered `one of the best short haunted-house tales ever written`, and which had a major influence on many subsequent writers. Lytton`s ghost story was first published in Blackwood`s Magazine in 1859 and then appeared in book form in volume 10 of `Tales from Blackwood` in 1860. The Gowans text is the long version of the story, which is usually reprinted in its short form as `The House and the Brain`. The shortened form of the story has been said to lack coherence and conclusion, but the unabridged version is both a chilling ghost story and a carefully-wrought example of the author`s theory of the supernatural. Indeed, the story developed from Lytton`s study of spiritualism and of mesmerism, and represents nearly twenty years` study of paranormal phenomena. (1)
![Mansfield (Katherine). In a German Pension, 1st ed., Stephen Swift & Co. Ltd., [1911], 4 + 22 pp. pubs. ads. at rear, a l](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10729/2864356/520-2012112915309_468x382.jpg)
Lot 520
Mansfield (Katherine). In a German Pension, 1st ed., Stephen Swift & Co. Ltd., [1911], 4 + 22 pp. pubs. ads. at rear, a little spotting, presentation copy blindstamped to title, ownership signature of Isaac Dewing to front pastedown, orig. green cloth gilt, a little rubbed and marked, nicked at head of upper joint and a little loss to lower outer corner of upper board, 8vo. Kirkpatrick A1a. One of approx. 500 copies only of the first edition of Katherine Mansfield`s first book, and one which disappeared rapidly from the market. Uncommon.. (1)
Lot 521
Milne (A.A.). When We Were Very Young, 1st ed., 1st issue, pub. Methuen, 1924, half-title, illusts. and decs. by Ernest H. Shepard, a few minor marks to text leaves, early ownership signature of Dorothy Shotton to front endpaper, t.e.g., orig. gilt dec. blue cloth, very sl. rubbed to joints and extrems., 8vo . The first state of the first edition, with the ninth contents page unnumbered. (1)
Lot 391
Bible [Greek. New Testament]. Novum Testamentum Graecum, cum lectionibus variantibus... , edited Ludolf Kuster, Rotterdam: Caspar Fritsch & Michel Bohn, 1710, title printed in red and black with eng. vign., eng. historiated head-pieces, text in Greek with (separately paginated) preliminaries and notes in Latin, some spotting, contemp. panelled calf, joints cracked, worn with some leather loss, folio. In this first edition Kuster supplements the readings in Mill’s edition, published at Oxford in 1707. (1)
Lot 489
Le Loyer (Pierre). Discours des Spectres, ou Visions et Apparitions d’Esprits, Comme Anges, Demons, et Ames, se Monstrans Visibles aux hommes, ou sont rapportez..., Seconde edition, reveue et aumentee, Paris: Nicolas Buon, 1608, title in red & black, few woodcut initials, title slightly dust-soiled and spotted with partly erased early signature & few later minor ink marks (with consequent slight paper thinning), occasional spotting and some dampstaining to few leaves, endpapers renewed, hinges cracked, 20th c. antique style mottled calf, gilt dec. spine with red morocco title label to spine, 4to. Caillet 6457. The first edition of this title as above, was published in 1605. This work was originally published under the title “IIII liures des spectres ou apparitions et visions d’esprits” in Angers 1586. (1)
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Lot 512
[Charpentier, Francois, Jean Racine, Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux, Jean-Paul Bignon, and others]. Medailles sur les principaux evenements du regne entier de Louis le Grand, avec des explications historiques, Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1723, engraved frontis. by Simonneau after A. Coypel, title with engraved vign. by Sebastien Le Clerc, and engraved border by Simonneau, 12 pp. table of contents, with engraved border to each page, and 318 single-page engraved plates, each with two medals engraved by Cochin pere, and most with an engraved tail-piece by Le Clerc, all with engraved borders by Simonneau, some leaves with very light toning, a.e.g., marbled endpapers, contemp. French red full morocco gilt, with three-line border and French royal coat of arms to centre of each cover, spine elaborately gilt in compartments with fleur-de-lys and crowned royal cypher, rubbed and scuffed with some marks and light waterstain to lower edges, folio (45.5 x 30cm) Cohen-de Ricci 695. A handsome copy of the 1723 re-issue, containing 318 plates instead of 289 present in the first edition of 1702. (1)
Lot 577
Stanley (Henry M.). In Darkest Africa or the Quest Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria, 2 vols., 1890, three folding maps (one with large handling tear), num. b&w plts. and illusts., occ. spotting, orig. pict. cloth gilt, rubbed and wear, 8vo, together with Chaucer (Geoffrey), The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and Others, Being a Reproduction in Facsimile of the First Collected Edition 1532 from the Copy in the British Museum, n.d., c. 1905, num. b&w illusts., orig. two-tone cloth with worn label to spine, rubbed, folio, limited edition of 1000 copies, together with Hamilton (William), Campi Phlegraei. Osservazioni sui Vulcani del Regnodelle Due Sicilie comunicate alla Societa Reale di Londra, pub. Banco di Napoli, 1985, col. plts. throughout, orig. qtr. morocco gilt, folio, together with other miscellaneous, mostly antiquarian (a carton)
Lot 73
Murland (Lieutenant-Colonel H.F.). Baillie-Ki-Paltan being a History of the 2nd Battalion, Madras Pioneers (Formerly the IV Madras Pioneers) 1759-1930, 2nd edition, revised & expanded, Madras: Higginbothams, 1932, maps and plans including some folding, original 4 pp. printed prospectus loosely inserted, related newspaper clippings to front pastedown, original reeded cloth, gilt regimental armorial to upper cover, faded to spine, 4to, together with Chaldecott (O.A). The First Battalion Duchess of Connaught’s Own (Late 124th D.C.O. Baluchistan Infantry) and The Tenth Battalion (Late 2/124th Baluchistan Infantry) The Tenth Baluch Regiment, [Karachi: Lt. Col. J.N. Soden, 1935], two photo. portraits, eleven folding maps contained in rear pocket, oval libray stamp to verso of frontis., new front endpapers, orig. maroon cloth gilt, rubbed to extrems, 8vo, and India. Leaves from a Soldier’s Pocket Book, being Thoughts Suggested during the Looshai Campaign. A Rejected Contribution to the Journal of the United Service Institution of India by S.N.S., Allahabad: Printed by G.A. Savielle at the Pioneer Press, 1873, modern boards, 8vo (3)
Lot 102
Army Lists. A List of the General and Field-Officers, as they Rank in the Army; of the Officers in the Several Regiments of Horse, Dragoons, and Foot, on the British and Irish Establishments, 4 vols, 1773, 1775-1777, 1773 edition with some contemp. ink annotations and two leaves with marginal tape repairs, contemp. speckled calf, rebacked with new endpapers, 1775 edition a large paper copy bound in contemp. gilt dec. crimson morocco, 1776 edition bound in full calf, the lower board near-detached, 1777 edition bound in modern sheep, all 8vo. Covers the first two years of the American Revolutionary War. (4)
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