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Angas (George French) The New Zealanders Illustrated first edition hand-coloured lithographed additional pictorial title lith

Bloomsbury Auctions (London)

Lot 125

Angas (George French) The New Zealanders Illustrated first edition hand-coloured lithographed additional pictorial title lithographed dedication 60 hand-coloured lithographed plates (some also tinted) list of subscribers tissue guards (a few renewed) pictorial title lightly soiled and trimed at fore-edge with a few small tears repaired dedication trimmed and reinforced at edges some light foxing and damp-staining (mostly towards end) modern half dark green morocco spine gilt in compartments with red morocco label and five raised bands g.e. slight damp-staining to edge of lower board [Abbey Travel 589; Bagnall 114; Tooley 61] folio 1847.

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Bellasis (George Hutchins) Views of Saint Helena first edition dedication to the Duke of Wellington (contemporary ink inscrip

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Lot 129

Bellasis (George Hutchins) Views of Saint Helena first edition dedication to the Duke of Wellington (contemporary ink inscription to Eliza Chetwood at head) list of subscribers 6 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates by Robert Havell after Bellasis text lightly browned and with light marginal spotting or soiling but plates very clean apart from very slight water-staining to upper outer corner title and final leaf with small tears to lower edge repaired modern half burgundy morocco uncut gilt-stamped roan label on upper cover a little scuffed [Abbey Travel 309; Tooley 87] oblong folio 1815 [plates watermarked 1811].

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Lot 131

Browne (Edward) A Brief Account of some Travels in Hungaria Servia Bulgaria... first edition lacking initial blank and A4 but with advertisement leaf and errata leaf at end 8 engraved plates only (of 9) 3 folding woodcut illustration some light foxing and staining modern calf upper cover crudely ruled and stamped in gilt [Wing B5110] small 4to by T.R. for Benj.Tooke 1673.

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Lot 133

Cooper 1789 (Rev. W.D.) The History of South America... first edition engraved frontispiece and 5 plates some with pencil scribblings modern calf-backed marbled boards uncut E.Newbery 1789; and a facsimile of Ralegh`s Discoverie of Guiana of 1596 12mo & sm.4to (2)

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Gerning 1820 (Baron Johann Isaac von) A Picturesque Tour along the Rhine from Mentz to Cologne translated by John Black first

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Lot 135

Gerning 1820 (Baron Johann Isaac von) A Picturesque Tour along the Rhine from Mentz to Cologne translated by John Black first English edition list of subscribers 24 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates folding engraved map with partial hand-colouring modern tisuue guards but some light offsetting and marginal soiling small ink stain to plate of St.Goarshausen but not very obtrusive very slight worming to fore-edge of last couple of leaves later calf gilt red morocco label covers a little scratched and faded [Abbey Travel 217; Tooley 234] 4to R.Ackermann 1820. *** An attractive copy with plates in early state i.e. without plate numbers in top right corner and with good impressions and colouring.

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Lot 137

(Lt. Francis) Travels in Canada and the United States... first edition lacking folding map (supplied in facsimile) soiled modern half sheep 1818 § Prowse (D.W.) A History of Newfoundland... second edition folding map illustrations original cloth gilt 1896 § Pilling (J.C.) Bibliography of the Iroquoian Languages [and] ...Algonquian Languages together 2 vol. original cloth damp-stained Washington DC. 1888-91 § Gosse (P.H.) The Canadian Naturalist first edition lacking 4pp. advertisements at end illustrations soiled modern calf-backed boards 1840; and 8 others on North America v.s. (13) (Lt. Francis) Travels in Canada and the United States... first edition lacking folding map (supplied in facsimile) soiled modern half sheep 1818 § Prowse (D.W.) A History of Newfoundland... second edition folding map illustrations original cloth gilt 1896 § Pilling (J.C.) Bibliography of the Iroquoian Languages [and] ...Algonquian Languages together 2 vol. original cloth damp-stained Washington DC. 1888-91 § Gosse (P.H.) The Canadian Naturalist first edition lacking 4pp. advertisements at end illustrations soiled modern calf-backed boards 1840; and 8 others on North America v.s. (13)

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Lasso de la Vega (Garcia) The Royal Commentaries of Peru in Two Parts translated by Sir Paul Rycaut engraved portrait of Ryca

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Lot 138

Lasso de la Vega (Garcia) The Royal Commentaries of Peru in Two Parts translated by Sir Paul Rycaut engraved portrait of Rycaut after Lely title in red and black with order to print on verso with additional letterpress title and blank 3G3 at end of first part 10 engraved plates old ink signatures at head of title a little soiled and browned some staining one plate creased across plate where previously folded 2 index leaves torn with slight loss old unobtrusive embossed library stamp to title and final leaf modern calf-backed boards slight wear to edges of boards [Sabin 98760; Wing G215] folio by Miles Flesher for Samuel Heyrick 1688. *** One of four variant imprints of the first edition in English; the author was the son of a Spanish conquistador and an Inca princess

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Lot 141

Richardson 1851 (Sir John) Arctic Searching Expedition; A Journal of a Boat-Voyage...in search of...Sir John Franklin vol.2 only (of 2) first edition chromolithographed frontispiece folding hand-coloured map contemporary calf spine gilt rubbed 1851 § Nansen (Friidtjof) “Farthest North” 2 vol. folding colour map plates and illustrations some foxing contemporary half calf rubbed and faded 1898 8vo (3)

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[Windus (John)] A Journey to Mequinez; the Residence of the Present Emperor of Fez and Morocco on the Occasion of Commodore S

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Lot 147

[Windus (John)] A Journey to Mequinez; the Residence of the Present Emperor of Fez and Morocco on the Occasion of Commodore Stewart`s Embassy thither for the Redemption of the British Captives in the Year 1721 first edition list of subscribers 5 engraved views and engraved plan all folding title and final leaf stained A2 torn at inner margin just touching edge of ornament some foxing modern morocco 8vo 1725. *** One of the earliest works on Morocco to appear in the English language Windus`s work proved an immediate success going through several editions and being pirated in Dublin.

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Ackermann (Rudolph) The Microcosm of London 3 vol. first edition early issue with some of Abbey`s 12 “key plates”

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Lot 148

Ackermann (Rudolph) The Microcosm of London 3 vol. first edition early issue with some of Abbey`s 12 “key plates” in first state (nos. 4 5 & 7 and possibly 6 & 8) half-titles wood-engraved pictorial titles engraved dedication leaves 104 hand-coloured aquatint plates after Rowlandson and Pugin stab-holes plates with some light marginal soiling but generally clean a few with small marginal tears and repairs text a little browned (particularly in vol.1) and with offsetting from plates E gathering in vol.1 a little shorter but with uniform browning Henry Irving`s copy with his red and black bookplate on front free endpapers later half brown morocco gilt by Morrell spines gilt uncut slightly rubbed upper boards of vol.3 damp-stained [Abbey Scenery 212; Tooley 7] 4to [1808-10 plates watermarked 1807-09]. *** Early issue bound from the original parts with text and plates watermarked 1806-08 the 13 errata at end of vol.3 uncorrected (except that of “coustom” on p.218 of vol.1 as in the Abbey copy) and the Contents leaf in vol.1 headed “Contents”. However the imprint of the wood-engraved title to vol.2 does not have a comma after “Bensley” but that in vol.1 does.

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Ackermann (Rudolph) A History of the University of Oxford... 2 vol. first edition early issue large paper copy lacking half-t

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Lot 149

Ackermann (Rudolph) A History of the University of Oxford... 2 vol. first edition early issue large paper copy lacking half-titles with list of subscribers dedication to Lord Grenville with uncoloured engraved portrait on india paper (foxed) 114 plates including the 33 portraits of Founders and 17 costume plates all hand-coloured aquatints or stipple-engravings by Bluck Stadler Hill and others after Pugin Westall Mackenzie and others plates 1 15 50 78 84 & 94 in first state plates 39 & 74 second state light browning and offsetting mostly to text frontispiece to vol.2 a little spotted other occasional spotting and light damp-staining F1 in vol.2 with tear to fore-edge (repaired) Lord Grenville`s copy with A.L.s. from Edward Cardwell dated 1840 concerning the hanging of the Grenville portrait in the University Gallery tipped in at beginning of vol.1 handsome contemporary russia with elaborate borders and central Grenville arms in gilt rebacked with gilt spines in compartments g.e. endpapers lightly damp-stained and edges of boards rubbed and nibbled [Abbey Scenery 278; Tooley 5] 4to 1814 [plates watermarked 1811]. *** William Wyndham Grenville Baron Grenville (1759-1834) elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford in 1809. Edward Cardwell (1787-1861) ecclesiastical historian who became private secretary to Grenville in his role as chancellor (and successively the Duke of Wellington and Lord Derby).

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Ackermann (Rudolph) A History of the University of Cambridge 2 vol. first edition lacking half-titles with list of subscriber

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Lot 150

Ackermann (Rudolph) A History of the University of Cambridge 2 vol. first edition lacking half-titles with list of subscribers uncoloured engraved portrait of the Duke of Gloucester (foxed) 95 plates including the 16 portraits of Founders all hand-coloured aquatints or stipple-engravings by Stadler Havell Agar Bluck Hill and Reeve after Pugin Westall Mackenzie Uwins and Pyne light offsetting from plates but plates clean modern half dark blue morocco spines gilt in compartments g.e. slightly damp-stained preserved in modern cloth slip-case (a little marked) [Abbey Scenery 80; Tooley 4] 4to 1815 [plates watermarked 1812].

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Ackermann (Rudolph) The History of the Colleges of Winchester Eton and Westminster... first edition list of subscribers 48 ha

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Lot 152

Ackermann (Rudolph) The History of the Colleges of Winchester Eton and Westminster... first edition list of subscribers 48 hand-coloured plates mostly aquatint including 4 costume plates plate 23 in second state of masters with mortar boards and plate 26 in third state depicting cricket match text a little foxed and soiled with offsetting from plates plates with some light marginal soiling but generally clean slight staining to plate of `Head Master`s House Rugby` modern half burgundy morocco spine gilt in compartments with five raised bands t.e.g. others uncut one or two slight scratches [Abbey Scenery 440; Tooley 3] 4to 1816. ***Also including the Charter-house St.Paul`s Merchant Taylors Harrow Rugby and Christ`s Hospital.

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Camden (William) Britannia first edition of Gibson`s translation large paper copy engraved portrait frontispiece and 8 plates

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Lot 154

Camden (William) Britannia first edition of Gibson`s translation large paper copy engraved portrait frontispiece and 8 plates of coins 50 double-page and/or folding engraved maps most by Robert Morden all with contemporary hand-colouring including fully-coloured cartouches engraved and woodcut illustrations old ink signature and signature stamp at head of title (stamp also on verso of portrait) manuscript index to maps bound in at beginning some light soiling or browning but generally a good copy modern half burgundy morocco spine gilt in compartments with seven raised bands [Chubb CXIII; Wing C359] folio by F.Collins for A.Swalle...and A.& J.Churchil 1695. *** Copies in original colouring are very rare.

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Daniell (William) A Voyage Round Great Britain... 8 vol. first edition aquatint pictorial dedication leaf 308 hand-coloured a

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Lot 155

Daniell (William) A Voyage Round Great Britain... 8 vol. first edition aquatint pictorial dedication leaf 308 hand-coloured aquatint plates on thin card by and after Daniell each within grey wash border without the one uncoloured plate of Kemaes Head in vol.1 (as often) and the folding map but with the errata leaf in vol.1 vol.1 with 2 leaves (pp.123-126) on thicker paper some plates lightly foxed and browned light foxing to text old ink inscription on front free endpaper of vol.1 “Left to me by my father 1860 C.Kildare” John Hely-Hutchinson copy with his engraved book-label on front free endpaper contemporary half russia rebacked with gilt spines rubbed edges of boards a little worn and nibbled by insects [Abbey Scenery 16; Tooley 177] 4to 1814-25.

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Hasted (Edward) The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent first edition list of subscribers large folding en

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Lot 157

Hasted (Edward) The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent first edition list of subscribers large folding engraved county map hand-coloured in outline (linen-backed ) and 99 engraved maps plans and plates including the map of Worth in vol. III engraved illustrations in text browned extensively in some places vol. III some pp. extensively foxed Graingerised by the insertion of c. 25 manuscript ink notes of Exchequer Escheats in ?Hasted`s hand engravings and a pen and ink drawing of Hays Church (in vol. I) later endpapers twentieth century century half brown morocco gilt edges and joints rubbed [Upcott 1 p. 358] folio Canterbury Printed for the Author 1778-99. *** Extra items include: “Remarks on the Petition to Parliament for Paving Ramsgate” 4pp. [not in ESTC] 1785; and 2 prospectuses for Hasted`s “History of Kent” 1 dated 1794 and the other for the 8vo edition 1796.

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Loutherbourg 1805 (Philipp Jakob de) The Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales first edition first issue with

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Lot 160

Loutherbourg 1805 (Philipp Jakob de) The Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales first edition first issue without the frontispiece found in later issues 18 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates engraved by William Pickett and coloured by John Clark titles and text in English and French occasional light marginal soiling or spotting but a very good copy modern half burgundy morocco by Bickers & Son spine gilt in compartments with five raised bands very slightly rubbed [Abbey Scenery 9; Tooley 305] T.Bensley for Robert Bowyer 1805 [watermarked 1801 & 1805]; and a copy of the 1979 facsimile reprint together in modern calf-edged cloth slip-case folio (2) *** The beautiful plates in this work depict picturesque scenery in a highly romantic style. Loutherbourg (1740-1812) worked as a stage designer under David Garrick was a member of the Royal Academy and the French equivalent and befriended Gainsborough each painting the other`s portrait in 1778.

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Lot 166

[Pugh (Edward) Cambria Depicta: A Tour through North Wales first edition hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece and 70 hand-coloured aquatint plates lacking 2 advertisment leaves at end with portraits of `The Infant Hercules` and `Bella the Fortune Teller` on different and smaller paper (foxed) some offsetting from plates but themselves clean bookplate of Philip Saltmarshe contemporary calf borders in gilt and blind edges and corners a little worn rebacked with gilt spine red morocco label [Abbey Scenery 521; Tooley 386] 4to 1816.

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Lot 167

Salmon (Nathaniel) The History of Hertfordshire first edition list of subscribers folding engraved map Appendix leaf at end title slightly defective at upper outer margin (?where signature torn away) lightly browned contemporary panelled calf rubbed rebacked corners repaired folio 1729.

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Anthony Brandt, artist signed First Edition proof print No. 12 ‘Ecstasy’, study of a reclining nude female

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 1505

Anthony Brandt, artist signed First Edition proof print No. 12 ‘Ecstasy’, study of a reclining nude female

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Ian Fleming 1958 First Edition volume ‘Dr. No’ with dust jacket

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 452

Ian Fleming 1958 First Edition volume ‘Dr. No’ with dust jacket

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First edition book - Tunnicliffes Birds View on staceyauction.com

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Lot 1443

First edition book - Tunnicliffes Birds View on staceyauction.com

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Spencer Roberts First Retrieve Limited Edition Print Signed in pencil, 431/500 62 x 45cm

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Lot 357

Spencer Roberts First Retrieve Limited Edition Print Signed in pencil, 431/500 62 x 45cm

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DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE) `LEWIS CARROLL` EIGHT OR NINE WISE WORDS ABOUT LETTER-WRITING first edition, presentation copy, in

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 598

DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE) `LEWIS CARROLL` EIGHT OR NINE WISE WORDS ABOUT LETTER-WRITING first edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the contents leaf Florence Burton from the Author July 10, 1890, 16mo, original wrappers, Oxford: Emberlin and Son, 1890 Mabel Burton`s copy, presented on the same day as this, to her sister Florence, was sold, Bonhams, 29 June 2004, lot 456.

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DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE) `LEWIS CARROLL` THE WONDERLAND POSTAGE-STAMP CASE first edition, first issue, presentation copy, t

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 599

DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE) `LEWIS CARROLL` THE WONDERLAND POSTAGE-STAMP CASE first edition, first issue, presentation copy, the interior of the case inscribed in the author`s purple ink M.B. from C.L.D. Ap. 4. 1890., with original cotton lined pictorial paper slip-case, 1889 [1890] The example presented to Mabel Burton`s sister Florence on the same day was sold, Bonhams, 29 June 2004, lot 458. The first issue of this well known postage stamp wallet is particularly scarce. The present example brings to a total of four those known to have been presented prior to publication in July 1890. Other than that sold in 2004, two inscribed copies are recorded in The Lewis Carroll Handbook, one inscribed to his sister Louisa in March, and the other to Dodgson`s Christ Church Colleague, T B Strong, later Bishop of Ripon and subsequently in the Madan-Schiller Collection (Christie`s, New York, 9 December 1998, lot 20).

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[DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE)] `LEWIS CARROLL` ALICE`S ADVENTURES UNDER GROUND first edition, presentation copy, inscribed on t

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Lot 602

[DODGSON (CHARLES LUTWIDGE)] `LEWIS CARROLL` ALICE`S ADVENTURES UNDER GROUND first edition, presentation copy, inscribed on the half title in purple ink Mabel Burton from the Author Jan 1887, illustrated, scarlet cloth gilt, aeg, London: Macmillian & Co 1886, a fine copy

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JOHN SPEED DORSETSHYRE double page engraved map from the first edition of the Theatre..., irregular margins and some faults,

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Lot 620

JOHN SPEED DORSETSHYRE double page engraved map from the first edition of the Theatre..., irregular margins and some faults, light browning, peripheral tears and repairs, 1611, 41 x 54cm, unframed

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SKUES (G E M) MINOR TACTICS OF THE CHALK STREAM first edition, illustrated, original cloth, London 1910, five others, by the

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Lot 628

SKUES (G E M) MINOR TACTICS OF THE CHALK STREAM first edition, illustrated, original cloth, London 1910, five others, by the same, various editions and the Essential G E M Skues, ed Kenneth Robson (7)

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ANON THE NORTH COUNTRY ANGLER OR THE ART OF ANGLING AS PRACTISED IN THE NORTHERN COUNTIES OF ENGLAND fourth edition with addi

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 632

ANON THE NORTH COUNTRY ANGLER OR THE ART OF ANGLING AS PRACTISED IN THE NORTHERN COUNTIES OF ENGLAND fourth edition with additional wood cut angler device and first initial, later half calf, 16mo, London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown 1817

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FRANCIS (FRANCIS) A BOOK ON ANGLING BEING A COMPLETE TREATISE ON THE ART OF ANGLING IN EVERY BRANCH WITH EXPLANATORY PLATES E

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Lot 633

FRANCIS (FRANCIS) A BOOK ON ANGLING BEING A COMPLETE TREATISE ON THE ART OF ANGLING IN EVERY BRANCH WITH EXPLANATORY PLATES ETC first edition, plates (frontispiece hand coloured) half title, later red half morocco gilt with raised bands and red and green tickets, London: Longmans Green & Co 1867

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Mellors & Kirk

Lot 643

HALFORD (F M) THE DRY-FLY MAN`S HANDBOOK A COMPLETE MANUAL INCLUDING THE FISHERMAN`S ENTOMOLOGY... first edition, illustrated, half title, black cloth gilt, teg, London 1913, - Modern Development of the Dry Fly, 1910, - Dry-Fly Fishing, 1902, R C Bridgett - By Loch & Stream Angling Sketches, nd [c1910] and twenty-eight others, angling, 19th-mid 20th c (32)

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Brightwells

Lot 107

Volume `The Hunting and Sport of Central African Game` by Dennis Lyell, 1929 first edition, published by Seeley Service and Co. Contains 38 plates, `Small Game Shooting` by G. P. Evans, 1951, and `The History of Steeplechasing`

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Peter Francis

Lot 237

Beatrix Potter, "The Tail of Mr Tod" 1912 first edition.

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Peter Francis

Lot 238

Beatrix Potter "The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit" first edition 1906.

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`Stalky and Co` - Rudyard Kipling first edition 1899.

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Lot 371

`Stalky and Co` - Rudyard Kipling first edition 1899.

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Border Fine Arts "Cheetah", model No. L132 by Richard Roberts, Ltd. edition No. 55/750, 25.4cm high on wood base wi

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Lot 1004

Border Fine Arts "Cheetah", model No. L132 by Richard Roberts, Ltd. edition No. 55/750, 25.4cm high on wood base with certificate and a Country Artists group of Wolves with Cubs "First Ice of Winter" by Keith Sherwin, Ltd. edition No. 2554/3500, 20.5cm high on wood base with certificate (2)

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9 Signed First Edition Cricketing Books

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Lot 769

9 Signed First Edition Cricketing Books

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9 Signed First Edition Footballing Books

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Lot 770

9 Signed First Edition Footballing Books

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Books: The Hums of Pooh by A.A. Milne music by H. Fraser-Simpson decorations by E.H. Shepard, First Edition, 1929, pub. Methu

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Lot 363

Books: The Hums of Pooh by A.A. Milne music by H. Fraser-Simpson decorations by E.H. Shepard, First Edition, 1929, pub. Methuen & Co. Ltd. London, inscription on page 1 dated 1930.

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Symon Gunton: The History of the Church of Peterburg, printed by Richard Chiswell of London 1686, First Edition, folio, full

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Lot 364

Symon Gunton: The History of the Church of Peterburg, printed by Richard Chiswell of London 1686, First Edition, folio, full calf, 348pp.

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Nigel Ward & Company

Lot 1651

A Beswick model of a Welsh Mountain pony - First edition - model 1643, a/f

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India A fine copy of Adventures of an Officer in the Punjab: Political Agent in Charge of Relations with Lahore (&) Adven

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Lot 258

India A fine copy of Adventures of an Officer in the Punjab: Political Agent in Charge of Relations with Lahore (&) Adventures of an Officer in the Service of Runjeet Singh Volume I First Edition 1846 287pp frontis litho of the Sikh of the Punjab Ranjit Singh. Volume II First Edition 1845 262pp with litho of Maharaja Sher Singh. A fine set bound together in contemporary half calf.

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India A rare first Edition of The Court And Camp Of Runjeet Sing With An Introductory Sketch Of The Origin And Rise Of The Si

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Lot 259

India A rare first Edition of The Court And Camp Of Runjeet Sing With An Introductory Sketch Of The Origin And Rise Of The Sihk State by The Hon W.G. Osborne Henry Colburn London 8vo. Bound in contemporary half calf with marbled boards. Modern calf spine with twin morocco labels. pp. xliv (Introduction) 45-236; with 16 lithographs including of Ranjit Singh and his sons. Captain W.G. Osborne was a nephew of Lord Auckland and Emily Eden and a member of the mission sent to the court of Ranjit Singh in May 1838. This work is a vivid account of the court life of the Punjab. He also had a high regard for the Sikh soldiers and their artillery. His work stands with Cunningham as one of the most positive of British responses to the Sikhs and their charismatic leader. The fine lithographs are taken from Osborne`s own drawings.

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Autograph – James Cook a 1749 edition of The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding 4th volume covering books 10-12 app

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Lot 288

Autograph – James Cook a 1749 edition of The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding 4th volume covering books 10-12 apparently complete original calf boards detached but present. The title page bears the signature ‘James Cook’ as well as the signature of William Norton with the address 19 Fishermans Hospital. While it is inconclusive as to whether the Cook signature is of the discoverer of Australia we have compared it with known examples and it certainly bears a considerable affinity. If Cook had signed this book when it first was published he would have been 20 years old. The second signature is intriguing in that a William Norton was known to have been associated with Captain King who continued Cook’s voyage after the latter’s death.

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[Lawrence of Arabia] small group of letters concerning the publication of the cancelled first chapter of the Seven Pillars of

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Lot 291

[Lawrence of Arabia] small group of letters concerning the publication of the cancelled first chapter of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom 1937 – the strictly limited edition of the letters from Lawrence to one of his friends. The chapter was to be issued on hand made paper limited to 1000 copies worldwide.

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Napoleonic Wars edition of the Morning Chronicle for November 3rd 1813 carrying an extensive report on Wellington’s inv

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Lot 310

Napoleonic Wars edition of the Morning Chronicle for November 3rd 1813 carrying an extensive report on Wellington’s invasion of France – the first blow which was finally to lead to Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in the following year. An interesting aspect of this report is that it debates the wisdom of the action and whether it would prove counter productive by giving Napoleon a reason to rally his people against the threat of invasion.

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WWII – Adolf Hitler – Mein Kampf 1st edition 1925 laminated covers library label of Der Deutschen Technischen Hoc

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Lot 345

WWII – Adolf Hitler – Mein Kampf 1st edition 1925 laminated covers library label of Der Deutschen Technischen Hochschule in Brunn to inside cover (access number 32.283/VI) further label affixed to title page with a Russian stamp and another card affixed to reverse of title page indicating a Swiss collector dated 1929. Indistinct ownership signature to title page dated 1925 otherwise interior pages appear good. Hitler’s book ran into many editions and is still being produced today. However the first edition produced in 1925 is one of the rarest books on the market as only 500 copies were produced. This edition contained only the first part of Hitler’s epic. Sales were reasonable so the publishers agreed to a second edition which appeared in 1926. This carried a second part marking its first appearance.

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Mosley and the fascists – Arnold Leese The Jewish War of Survival – first edition 1945 produced as a cyclostyled

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Lot 379

Mosley and the fascists – Arnold Leese The Jewish War of Survival – first edition 1945 produced as a cyclostyled copy with card covers. This is by far the rarest edition of Leese’s book.

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-. Fryer (John) A New Account of East-India and Persia first edition half-title with engraved portrait on verso 7 engraved ma

Bloomsbury Auctions (Godalming)

Lot 175

-. Fryer (John) A New Account of East-India and Persia first edition half-title with engraved portrait on verso 7 engraved maps and plates (3 double-page and one folding) one full-page engraved map in text with printed slip pasted below few engravings/woodcuts in text portrait with light offsetting from title a little spotting and soiling tear to upper margin of U4 repaired modern calf ruled in blind [Wing F2257] folio R.R. for Ri. Chiswell 1698. *** In 1672 Fryer embarked on a 10-year tour to India the Arabian Gulf and Persia then returned to England. The work includes a detailed account of Surat and Muscat and mentions pirates in the Gulf and the natural history of the region.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (Godalming)

Lot 180

Stanley (Arthur Penrhyn) Sinai and Palestine in Connection with Their History first edition chromolithographed folding frontispiece and 11 maps 6 folding ocasioanl spotting or offsetting contemporary diced calf spine gilt rubbed 8vo 1856.

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Lot 181

(Lt.-Col. Sir Mark) The Caliphs` Last Heritage. A Short History of the Turkish Empire 2 frontispieces 1 colour 19 maps 15 folding 3 in pocket at end many colour and 23 plates very slightly rubbed at extremities 1915 § Philby (H. St. J. B.) Arabian Highlands maps & illustrations dust-jacket torn with loss Ithaca N.Y. 1952 § Guerin (V.) La Terre Sainte 2 vol. vol. 1 second edition vol. 2 first edition plates and illustrations cloth rebacked preserving old spine rubbed and faded new endpapers Paris 1884 § Post (G. E.) Flora of Syria Palestine and Sinai 2 vol. illustrations some browning original printed wrappers slightly chipped and repaired with tape `Made in Lebanon` stamped in ink on upper wrappers American Press Beirut 1932-33 the first two first editions some foxing all but the last original cloth some pictorial gilt; and 33 others Near & Middle East v.s. (39) (Lt.-Col. Sir Mark) The Caliphs` Last Heritage. A Short History of the Turkish Empire 2 frontispieces 1 colour 19 maps 15 folding 3 in pocket at end many colour and 23 plates very slightly rubbed at extremities 1915 § Philby (H. St. J. B.) Arabian Highlands maps & illustrations dust-jacket torn with loss Ithaca N.Y. 1952 § Guerin (V.) La Terre Sainte 2 vol. vol. 1 second edition vol. 2 first edition plates and illustrations cloth rebacked preserving old spine rubbed and faded new endpapers Paris 1884 § Post (G. E.) Flora of Syria Palestine and Sinai 2 vol. illustrations some browning original printed wrappers slightly chipped and repaired with tape `Made in Lebanon` stamped in ink on upper wrappers American Press Beirut 1932-33 the first two first editions some foxing all but the last original cloth some pictorial gilt; and 33 others Near & Middle East v.s. (39)(39)

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Buckinghamshire.- Lipscomb (George) The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham 4 vol. first edition 38 lithograp

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Lot 184

Buckinghamshire.- Lipscomb (George) The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham 4 vol. first edition 38 lithographed or engraved plates 9 engraved maps one double-page one loose with badly frayed margins wood-engraved illustrations in text some foxing mainly affecting maps dark green morocco wide multiple roll borders to covers compartments of spines fully decorated g.e. by Heyday bookplate removed from each vol. affecting paste-downs of 3 vol. folio J. & W. Robins 1847.

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-. Cussans (John Edwin) History of Hertfordshire 3 vol. in the original 16 parts all but the first two issued in pairs first

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Lot 190

-. Cussans (John Edwin) History of Hertfordshire 3 vol. in the original 16 parts all but the first two issued in pairs first edition folding map engraved portrait 23 lithographed plates 2 coloured 14 tinted and illustrations in text a few leaves spotted original cloth-backed limp boards uncut partly unopened the first two parts lacking spines stitching defective folio John Camden Hotten 1870-1881.

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Lot 193

Lincolnshire.- Illingworth (Rev. Cayley ) A Topographical Account of the Parish of Scampton in the county of Lincoln and othe the Roman Antiquities lately discovered there first edition engraved vignette title 2 maps one folding both coloured by hand and 12 plates one folding and coloured by hand two in text title slightly soiled and stained lacking folding letterpress pedigree calf-backed buckram uncut 4to T. Cadell and W. Davies 1810.(5)

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Lot 198

Warwickshire.- Wheler (R.B.) History and Antiquities of Stratford-upon-Avon first edition 8 aquatint plates by F. Eginton Birn after the author printed in sepia contemporary marbled calf gilt rebacked 8vo Stratford on Avon J. Ward [1806].(6)

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Lot 212

Swansea.- John (W.D.) Nantgarw Porcelain plates some colour original pictorial calf gilt spine faded 1948; Swansea Porcelain first edition plates some colour original buckram gilt 1942 § Nance (E. Morton) The Pottery & Porcelain of Swansea and Nantgarw one of 500 copies illustrations original cloth dust-jacket creased London and Malvern Wells 1985; and 2 others about the same v.s. (5)

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Grahame (Kenneth) The Wind in the Willows first edition half-title frontispiece by Graham Robertson original pictorial cloth

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Lot 219

Grahame (Kenneth) The Wind in the Willows first edition half-title frontispiece by Graham Robertson original pictorial cloth gilt rebacked preserving original backstrip extremities coloured and restored 8vo 1908.

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Lot 233

Edwards (Lionel) My Hunting Sketchbook volume 1 & 2 tipped-in colour plates foxed dust-jackets chipped with loss vol. 1 reprint 1928 vol. 2 first edition 1930; and 3 others illustrated by Edwards 4to (5)

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Erotica.- [Louÿs (Pierre)] Douze douzains de Dialogues ou Petites scènes amoureuses first edition number VIII of 100 copies o

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Lot 235

Erotica.- [Louÿs (Pierre)] Douze douzains de Dialogues ou Petites scènes amoureuses first edition number VIII of 100 copies on Japon supernacré pictorial title and 11 plates by André Collot or Berthommé Saint-André all hand-coloured and of explicit nature one or two small marks loose as issued in contemporary morocco-backed marbled board folder and slip-case slightly rubbed [Pia `Les Livres de l`Enfer` 358-9] 4to [Paris Robert Télin] [1927]. *** Scrace work on erotic conversations of young girls inspired by Lucian`s dialogues of courtesans.

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Lot 236

Gill (Eric) Clothes first trade edition presentation copy from the author inscribed To Detmar Blow from E.G. 24.6.`31 on front free endpaper wood-engraved illustrations by Gill original cloth 1931; Songs Without Clothes [one of 240 copies] original cloth-backed boards spine foxed Ditchling 1921; Art-Nonsense and other Essays first edition wood-engraved title-vignette by Gill original buckram uncut 1929 § Venture (The): An Annual of Art and Literature edited by Laurence Housman and W.Somerset Maugham 2 vol. [all published] contains James Joyce`s `Two Songs` plates and illustrations by Charles Ricketts Lucien Pissarro E.Gordon Craig Frank Brangwyn and others original cloth-backed boards or original cloth both pictorial vol.1 with corners worn 1903-05 § Hubbard (T.O`B.) To-morrow is a New Day: A Fantasy wood-engraved illustrations by Blair Hughes-Stanton light foxing at beginning and end original cloth-backed boards uncut 1934 § Shakespeare (W.) The Complete Works 4 vol. decorations by Reynolds Stone original buckram-backed marbled cloth Nonesuch Press 1953 all a little rubbed most spines browned or faded; and c.35 others illustrated 8vo & 4to (c.45) *** Detmar Blow (1867-1939) architect in the arts and crafts style follower of Ruskin Morris and Philip Webb.

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