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Lot 42

DOYLE, Arthur Conan. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' First edition, first impression, with blank street sign on front cover and misprint 'Miss Violent Hunter' for 'Miss Violet Hunter' on p317, original bevelled edge cloth, free endpaper, halftitle and titlepage debound, spotting throughout, George Newnws, London, 1892.Cloth has rubbing to extremities and some light finger soiling, graphite signature to debound front free endpaper and head of chapter one, the spotting throughout is significant with the worst of it being towards the front and rear, some sagging of textblock. Generally a fair to good copy.

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Lot 84

HEANEY, Seamus 'North' First edition, wrapper issue, very few hardbacks produced and these mostly went to libraries, Poetry Book Society Bulletin supplement with a contribution by Heaney is loosely inserted, fading to spine, Faber, 1975.

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Lot 19

Arthur Phillips and John Darlington 'Records of Mining and Metallurgy, or facts and memoranda for the use of the mine agent and smelter', published by E.& F.N. Spon, London. 8vo, 304pp. Original embossed boards, spine relaid gilt lettering to spine and front cover with the lion motif. First edition,1857.Based primarily on the Cornish mines and the problems faced in supplying air to the cornish boilers in mines in Tresavean, North Roskear, United Mines etc. A very good copy of a scarce work.

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Lot 130

Essays in Cornish History by Charles Henderson (edited by A. L. Rowse) First edirtion, original cloth, nibbles to original dj, six illustrations, some finger soiling, a vg copy, Clarendon Press, Oxford, first edition, 1935

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Lot 278

Spike Milligan collection Three first edition hardbacks SPIKE MILLIGAN: MILLIGAN’S ARK Edited by Spike Milligan and Jack Hobbs (1971) M & J Hobbs. Price clipped. Together with THE LOONEY. AN IRISH FANTASY (1987) Michael Joseph. Not price clipped and IT ENDS WITH MAGIC (1990) Michael Joseph. Price clipped. All first editions (3)

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Lot 129

William Maskell. 'Odds and Ends' First edition, original hardcover in very good condition, two signatures on front end paper, a scarce collection of miscellaneous reportedly true stories involving such topics as Bude Haven (53 pages) and the wreck of the Bencoolen, The Hell Fire Club etc, 122 pages in total, James Toovey, 177, Piccadilly, London, 1872.

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Lot 117

John Provis of Truro. 'Tables of the Most Useful Kind to Facilitate Business in Several Branches of the Copper Trade Never Before Printed and Which Will Apply to Almost Every Individual Concerned Therein from Original Calculations Made with the Greatest Circumspection,' first edition, with the subscriber's list at the front, limited to 176 copies, printed for the author by J. Tregoning at the Cornish Press, Truro, 1801.In original boards, a nearly fine copy.

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Lot 30

[Signed] FULLER, Leonard 'Cornish Pasty' First edition, signed by both author and illustrator Leonard Fuller (drawings by) Marjorie Mostyn, pagination runs true, some minor nibbles to unclipped dust jacket, St Ives Printing and Publishing Company, 1956.There is not a contents page for a photograph to be taken.Titlepage, dedication, nineteen leaves with 41 works of prose.Some very light spotting and finger soiling to unclipped dj (wrapped in glassine). Again some light spotting to the top of some leaves.This copy is in a vg to fine condition.

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Lot 328

China Clay interest. R. M. Barton. 'A History of the Cornish China-Clay Industry,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, ill;ustrated throughout, pp. 212, a very good copy, D. Bradford Barton, Truro, 1966; Kenneth Hudson. 'The History of English China Clays. Fifty Years of Pioneering Growth,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, plates and frontis, pp. 189, some light spotting to edge of textblock otherwise a vg copy, David & Charles, Newton Abbot, n.d; With a plethora of China Clay related booklets and two other books. (17)

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Lot 314

TANGYE, Derek. Eight first editions. 'The Way to Minack,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, vg, Michael Joseph, 1968; 'A Drake at the Door,' first edition, original cloth, tears and loss to dj, Michael Joseph, 1963; 'A Cat in the Window,' first edition, signed and inscribed by the author, original cloth, unclipped dj, Michael Joseph, 1962; 'Lama,' forst edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Michael Joseph, 1966; With another copy; Cottage on a Cliff,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Michael Joseph, 1972; 'A Cornish Smuggler,' first edition, unclipped dj, Michael Joseph, 1970; 'A Donkey in the Meadow,' first edition, lacks dj, original cloth, Michael Joseph, 1965. (8)

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Lot 145

The history of Cornwall and its people. Five works by various authors Thurstan C. Peter. 'The History of Glasney Collegiate Church, Cornwall,' first edition, original cloth, frontis and plates, original cloth, some spotting to endpapers, pp.175, vg, Camborne Printing and Stationary Co, 1903; H. O'Neill Hencken. 'The Archaeology of Cornwall and Scilly,' first edition, original cloth, nibbles and tears to unclipped dj, illustrations throughout, vg, Methuen & Co, London, 1932; Thomas Taylor. 'The Celtic Christianity of Cornwall. Divers Sketches and Studies,' original green cloth, spotting throughout, Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1916; A. K. Hamilton Jenkin. 'News form Cornwall. With a Memoir of William Jenkin,' first edition, original cloth, plates and frontis, Westaway Books, London, 1951; With a copy of 'Cornwall and its People' by Jenkin. (5)

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Lot 300

HOLTBY, Winifred. 'South Riding. An English Landscape,' First trade edition, original quarter vellum with cloth boards, spotting to endpapers and titlepage, frontis photograph of the author, uncut fore edge to textblock, good, Collins, London, 1936.Winifred Holtby was a feminist and an active campaigner for women's rights. In "South Riding," she presents strong, independent female characters who challenge traditional gender roles and strive for equality. The novel tackles issues such as gender discrimination, women's education, and the limited opportunities available to women in the early 20th century. Holtby's exploration of feminist themes adds depth and relevance to the novel. Published posthumously in 1936, the novel explores various social, political, and economic issues of its time.

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Lot 318

A. K. Hamilton Jenkin ‘Wendron Tin,' First edition, pictorial thin card wraps, profusely illustrated throughout with large fold out map, references to rear, Wendron Forge Ltd, 1978.A detailed narrative of the alluvial and lode tin deposits of the Wendron area

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Lot 370

POTTER, Beatrix. 'The Tale of Tommy Tiptoes,' first edition, 1911, published by Frederick Warne & Co, London. With a short inscription in poor handwriting, spine relaid otherwise a nearly fine copy.'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck,' first edition, 1908. published by Frederick Warne & Co, London. Front cover detached, contents very clean and crisp and in very good condition. (2)

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Lot 128

NANCE. R. Morton. 'A Glossary of Cornish Sea Words' First edition with subscription flyer asking for more funds, original cloth, a near fine unclipped dj, a very good copy, Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, 1963; 'An English-Cornish Dictionary,' original cloth, vg, Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, 1952; W. Herbert Thomas (ed). 'Poems of Cornwall by Thirty Cornish Authors,' small nibbles to original cloth, frontis portraits of 18 of the authors, toning to leaves, F. Rodda, Penzance, 1892; With a reprint of Reg Watkins 'The West Cornwall Peninsula'.(4)

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Lot 154

William Philp. 'Itinerary of Launceston, Cornwall....A Glance at its Prospects and Commercial Advantages as Connected with the Opening of the Railway' First edition, 74 pages, illustrated, original full dark blue leather with gilt embossed title to front board, very good to fine, William Philp, Launceston, 1865.

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Lot 98

J. H. Collins F.G.S. 'The Western Chronicle of Science'. First edition, 208 pages, bound in blue half calf and matching marbled boards, with gilt letering and raised bands to spine, some foxing to endpapers, otherwise a nea fine copy, with the bookplate of John Blowey, published by W. Tregaskis, Falmouth,1872.

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Lot 149

Davies Gilbert. 'The Parochial History of Cornwall'. 'Founded on the Manuscript Histories of Mr Hals and Mr Tonkin,' first edition, large paper copy in four volumes, half calf with marbled boards, a near fine set, J. B. Nichols and Son, London, 1838. (4)

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Lot 359

Torpoint and Saltash interest Two booklets 'Bye–Laws Made by the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Saltash Acting as the Urban Sanitary Authority,' first edition, thin card wraps, staple bound with rust, a very good copy, printed by S. B. Williams, Saltash, 1889.Catalogue. 'Cornwall in the Town of Torpoint. Sale by Auction of Seventeen Freehold Cottages and Numerous Valuable Freehold Building and Boat House Sites July 23rd 1936,' 16 pages, thin card wraps, a good copy. (2)

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Lot 172

Jonathan Couch. 'A Cornish Fauna'. 'Being a Compendium of the Natural History of the County,' parts I, II, & III, bound with Thomas Couch’s handwritten notes, first edition, this was Thomas Couch’s personal copy, fine original binding rebacked, Gillet, Truro, 1838,1841 & 184.

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Lot 96

'Notes on the Sea Fisheries and Fishing Population of The United Kingdom,' 1883 Vice-Admiral H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, K.G, 'Notes on the Sea Fisheries and Fishing Population of The United Kingdom. Arising from Information and Experience Gained During Three Years Command of the Naval Reserves,' first edition, fold out map, original boards, loose front board, spotting throughout, good condition, William Cowes and Sons, London, 1883.

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Lot 102

HUGHES, Ted 'Meet my Folks!' A 38-page score A theme and relations, music by Gordon Crosse, poems by Ted Hughes, cover illustrated by George Adamson, folio, fine condition, first edition, Oxford University Press, 1965.

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Lot 327

[Signed] A. L. Rowse. Twenty two works. Including 'Poems Chiefly Cornish' (two copies one being a first edition), 'Jonathan Swift: major prophet', 'West Country Stories', 'All Souls and Appeasement', 'The Road to Oxford', 'Poems of Deliverance'; With fifteen others, all signed, all in vg condition. (20)

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Lot 369

RANSOME, Arthur. Two first editions 'Pidgeon Post,' first edition, llacks dj, original cloth, spotting to endpapers including titlepage, frontis and illustrations, Jonathan Cape, London, 1936; 'We Didn't Mean to go to Sea,' first edition, lacks dj, original cloth, ink inscription to half title, Jonathan Cape, London, 1937. (2)

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Lot 332

AUDUBON, John James. 'The Birds of America' First edition thus, original cloth, profuse with colour full pllate illustrations, MacMillan and Co, London, 1937; With two volumes of 'The Handbook of British Birds'. (3)

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Lot 20

GOLDSMITH, Oliver. 'The Deserted Village' First edition of Goldsmith's famous poem, with catchword on page 9 misprinted with 'Careless' for 'Thus', lacks titlepage and dedication, contemorary half leather with marbled boards, toning to page 1, pp. 23, [ W. Griffin, 1770].This significant work of literature reflects on the social and economic changes brought about by the enclosure movement and the subsequent depopulation of rural villages in 18th-century England. Goldsmith's poem provides a poignant portrayal of the decline of a fictional village called Auburn and explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and the impact of progress on rural communities."The Deserted Village" was Goldsmith's most celebrated work and gained widespread acclaim for its lyrical beauty and social commentary. The poem consists of 430 lines written in heroic couplets, a poetic form popular during the 18th century. While widely appreciated, it also faced criticism from some contemporary thinkers who saw Goldsmith's portrayal of rural life as overly sentimental and idealized. However, the poem's enduring relevance and its exploration of the human cost of progress have solidified its place in English literature (Griffin, Dustin. "Patriotism and Poetry in Eighteenth-Century Britain." Cambridge University Press, 2005).

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Lot 15

LEWIS, Samuel 'A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland,' First edition, two volumes of text and volume of bound maps, contemporary half black leather with burgundy morocco labels to spine, spotting to end papers, red ink speckled edge, good to very good.Engraved vignette title and 33 engraved maps including large folding general map as called for, toning and spotting to map of Ireland rebacked, front board debound, S. Lewis, London, 1837. (3)The dictionary is organized alphabetically, covering each county in Ireland individually, and providing detailed descriptions of the geographical features, historical background, architecture, economy, and local institutions of each location. It also includes information on population statistics, prominent individuals, and notable events. The work aimed to offer a comprehensive snapshot of Ireland during the early 19th century, providing valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural landscape of the time.Additionally, the publication of this dictionary coincided with a period of significant political and social change in Ireland. The Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland had been implemented in 1801, and the country was grappling with issues of land ownership, the effects of the industrial revolution, and increasing calls for political reform. Lewis's work provides valuable insights into the landscape of Ireland during this transformative era.

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Lot 280

Ted Hughes collection Poems and short stories TED HUGHES: RIVER. POEMS BY Ted Hughes (1983) Photographs by Peter Keen. Together with DIFFICULTIES OF A BRIDEGROOM By Ted Hughes (1995) First edition and WOLFWATCHING (1989) One library stamp to front end plate. First edition and MOON-BELLS AND OTHER POEMS (1986) Bodley Head and SELECTED POEMS 1957-1981 (1985) Second Edition. Together with BIRTHDAY LETTERS (1998) Third impression. All published by Faber and Faber unless stated (6)

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Lot 201

Faith JAQUES (1923-1997) Mixed media illustration for 'The Snow Queen' by Hans AndersenSigned25 x 38cmFaith Jaques was a children's book illustrator, best known for her drawings for the first edition of Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

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Lot 256

Arthur G. Langdon. 'Old Cornish Crosses'. First edition, signed by the author, folding map, numerous plates and illustrations in text from drawings, original gilt lettered green cloth, includes an index of crosses and an article on their ornament by J. Romilly, 54 copies of this work was published as a limited edition this is number 18, it is a large paper copy and is signed by the author, with the bookplate of Richard Carlyon Coode (1856-1931), Polapit Tamar, near Launceston, a scarce work,copy in near fine condition, published by Joseph Pollard, Truro, 1896.

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Lot 295

Ten works on travel and adventure. Leopold Ainsworth. 'A Merchant Venturer Among the Sea Gypsies: Being a Pioneer's account of life on an island in the Mergui Archipelago,' first edition, original cloth rubbed and bumped, ex libris, toning throughout, plates, pp.279, Nisbet & Co, London, 1930; James Mason (ed). 'Ice-World Adventures; Or, Voyages and Travels in the Artic Regions. From the Discovery of Iceland to the English Expedition of 1875,' original pictorial cloth with gilt decorations, tears to fold out map, some spotting, slackening of text block, plates, good, Ward, Lock & Tyler, London, [c.1875]; F. Hamilton Jackson. 'The Shores of the Adriatic. The Itlaian Side. An Architectural and Archaeological Pilgrimage,' original cloth rubbed and bumped, frotnis and plates, pp. 348, spotting to edge of text block, John Murray, London, 1906; H. Warington Smyth. 'Mast and Sail in Europe and Asia,' original cloth, spotting throughout, copious illustrations, John Murray, London, 1906; With six other works on travel and adventure. (10)

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Lot 316

Cornish history and topography. Seven works. C. C. James. 'History of Gwennap,' original cloth, nibble to unclipped dj, published by the author, Penzance, n.d; P. A. Boyan and G. R. Lamb. 'Francis Tregian Cornish Recusant,' first edition, original cloth, clipped dj, vg, Sheed and Ward, London, 1954; J. R. Fletcher. 'Short History of Saint Michael's Mount,' first edition, original cloth, nibbles to unclipped dj, frontis and plates, Published at St Michaels' Mount, Cornwall, 1951; Wilson MacArthur. 'The River Fowey,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, plates, vg, Cassell and Company, London, 1948; John Allen. 'The History of the Borough of Liskeard,' original cloth, unclipped dj, vg, Wordens of Cornwall, Marazion, [1967]; With two other works including 'Caroline Fox' by Wilson Harris. (7)

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Lot 275

Oliver Sacks. Six works. OLIVER SACKS: AWAKENINGS By Oliver Sacks (1973) First edition and A LEG TO STAND ON (1984) First edition and THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT (1985) Second impression. Both published by Duckworth. Together with SEEING VOICES (1989) University of California Press. First US edition and UNCLE TUNSTEN (2001) and ON THE MOVE both first editions by Picador. None price clipped (6)

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Lot 31

ALEXANDER, Cecil Frances. (1818-1895) 'The Siege of Derry' First edition, original thin card wraps, sewn, head and tailpiece, rare, no copy on WorldCat or COPAC, toning throughout, good to very good, printed ar Derry Sentinel Office, 1850.This is a scarce survivour from the famed hymologist.

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Lot 161

Edmund H. Sedding. 'Norman Architecture in Cornwall,' 1909. 'A Handbook to Old Cornish Ecclesesiastical Architecture, With Notes on Ancient Manor Houses with a Chapter on the Old Saints of Cornwall,' first edition, hard cover, 464 pages, white cloth spine with gilt lettering and architectural decoration to green boards, 162 b&w plates, large fold out map to rear, pages uncut, subscribers list showing 123 copies, this is large paper copy, fine condition, Ward & Co, Charing Cross, London, 1909.

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Lot 112

[Signed] LEE, Laurie [Signed] Two poetry books 'The Sun My Monument', 1961 reissue, signed on the title page by Lee and some additions to poem 'Seafront' p32 in Lee's hand, hardback, unclipped dust jacket, with 'My Many-coated Man' first edition 1955, poet Rona Murray's/Haddon's copy with both her maiden and married name on fly leaves, unclipped dustjacket.

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Lot 305

Cornwall interest. Ten works Rev W. S. Lach-Szyrma. 'A Church History of Cornwall and of the Diocese of Truro,' original piblishers boards, rubbed with sun bleaching, owner signatures to front free endpaper, some graphite notes, pp.142, advertisements, Netherton & Worth, Truro, [1887]; Edward Hearle Rodd. 'The Birds of Cornwall and The Scilly Islands,' first edition, original cloth, frontis and fold out map, inscription to titlepage, Trubner & Co, London, 1880; With eight other works on Cornwall including Vyvyan and A. L. Rowse. (10) Ten works on Cornweall including 'Birds of Cornwall', Church History of Cornwall', A. L. Rowse, Vyvyan etc. (10)

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Lot 127

[Signed] Jack Penhale (Raymond Harry) 'The Mine Under the Sea' First book edition, flat signed to title page, original card wraps, a small amount of spotting otherwise a vg copy, plates, J. H. Lake & Co, Falmouth, 1962; A. K. Hamilton Jenkin. 'The Cornish Miner,' third edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, a vg copy, George Allen & Unwin, London, 1962; Robert Hunt. 'Popular Romances of the West of England,' original decorative cloth, biggest defect is that the titlepage is debound, otherwise vg, Chatto & Windus, London, London, 1908; P. A. S. Pool. 'The History of the Town and Borough of Penzance,' first ediotion, original cloth, lacks dj, vg, published by the Corporation of Penzance, 1974; With one other work and two reprint Thomas Spargo 'The Mines of Cornwall'. (7)

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Lot 4

Three first editions. Charles Webb. 'The Graduate,' first edition, original cloth, nibbles to unclipped dj, small amount of spotting to edge of textblock, New American Library, 1963; Ian Fleming. 'For Your Eyes Only,' first edition, original cloth, lacks dj, some spotting to edge of textblock, Jonathan Cape, London, 1960; Grahame Green. 'Our Man in Havana,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, spotting to edge of textblock, Heineman, London, 1958. (3)

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Lot 63

POTTER, Beatrix 'The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse' First edition, 1910. Published by Frederick Warne & Co, London. In nearly Fine Condition.

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Lot 94

COTMAN, John Sell. 'Engravings of the most remarkable of the sepulchral brasses in Norfolk,' 'Tending to illustrate the ecclesiastical, military, and civil costume of former ages, as well as to preserve memorials of the most ancient families in that county,' first edition, rebound, uncut edges to textblock, numerous plates including foldouts, mostly hand-coloured with a green wash, a vg copy, John and Arthur Arch et al, London, 1819.Some light finger soiling to titlepage, dedication, preface, introduction B-B xx, list of plates xxi-li, there are 108 plates listed of which only plate 53 is missing. Some small incidences of finger soiling and toning to edges of leaves, otherwise this copy is in a vg to near fine condtition. The plates and descriptions have been numbered in graphite. Index to rear.

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Lot 59

ELIOT, T.S. [Signed by illustrator] 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' Full page illustrations by Edward Gorey, mounted on front endpaper is an illustrated bookplate bearing his ink signature, first edition thus, fine condition including the dust jacket, Harcourt Brace, New York, 1982.The musical 'Cat's' by Andrew Lloyd Webber is apparently based on this work.

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Lot 320

Mining interest. Eleven works. J. A. Buckley (Ed). 'The Bailiff of Blackmoor, 1586, An examination the history, laws and customs of medieval and sixteenth century tinners,' first edition, pp. 138, original blue cloth, Penhellick Publications, Camborne, 1994; D. B. Barton. 'Essays in Cornish Mining History,' vols I and II, first editions, original cloths, clipped dj's, D. Bradford Barton, Truro, 1968-1971; Charles E. Harvey. 'The Rio Tinto Company. An Economic History of a Leading International Mining Concern 1873-1954,' first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, pp. 390, some staining to dj otherwise vg to fine, Alison Hodge, Penzance, 1982; T. A. Morrison. 'Cornwalls Central Mines. The Northern District,' and 'The Southern District 1810-1895,' first editions, original cloth, unclipped dj's, vg, Alison Hodge, Penzance, 1980 and 1983 respectively; With five other works on mining. (11)

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Lot 134

HENDERSON, Charles. 'A History of the Parish of Constantine in Cornwall' Edited by the Rev G. H. Doble, first edition, original cloth, niibbles to unclipped dj, 23 illustrations, light spotting to edge of text block, pp.255, bibliography, The King's Stone Press, printed for the Royal Institution of Cornwall, 1937.

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Lot 104

SKELTON, Robin [Inscribed by the author and W.S Graham] The Poetic Pattern First edition, inscribed on front endpaper 'For Michael (Snow) who has shown us so many poetic patterns Robin Skelton 1956', also inscribed by W.S Graham in his distinctive hand on rear endpaper 'Lent to me and enjoyed by me and returned to Michael Snow W.S. Graham Gurnards Head Cornwall 17th April 1959, endpapers mildly foxed but otherwise very good condition including the unclipped dust jacket, Routledge and Kegan Paul,1956

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Lot 57

'The Lawrences of Cornwall,' By Edith Durning-Lawrence, first edition, scarce family history, original cloth with embossed coat of arms to front board, 45 illustrations of which many are family photographs and there are 7 fold out pedigrees in the rear of the book, a very good copy, privately printed by Truelove & Bray Ltd, West Norwood, London, 1915.

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Lot 115

[Signed] ARMITAGE, Simon Three signed works 'Xanadu', second collection of poems, first edition (no hardback edition), signed on the title page, wrappers, Bloodaxe 1992 with 'Walking Away', first edition, hardback, signed on the title page, unclipped dustjacket, 2015 with 'Paper Aeroplane' first edition, signed on the title page, 2014.

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Lot 99

James Normington (steam ship agent) and William Bant (miner) 'Rule and Bant's Entombment in Drake Well Mine', published by J.H Harris & son, Treville St, Plymouth. 48 pages with 2 woodcut portraits, 12mo, original cloth gilt embossed lettering to front cover, first edition 1889.

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Lot 361

Twenty works on the colonial history on the continent of Africa. H. A. MacMichael. 'A History of the Arabs in the Sudan,' first edition, two vols, original cloth, pressed leaves and flowers throughout, plates and maps, At the University Press, Cambridge, 1922; William Charles Baldwin. 'African Hunting and Adventure from Natal to the Zambesi, Including Lake Ngami, the Kalahari Desert &c from 1852 to 1860,' secind edition, debound original cloth with issues, a poor copy although complete, spotting throughout, Richard Bentley, London, 1863; Sir Samuel W. Baker. 'The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran Arabs,' first edition, original cloth slacking witt split hinges and large chips to head of spine panel, heavy spotting to frontis engraving and titlepage, fold out maps and plates, MacMillan and Co, London, 1867; William J. W. Roome. 'Tramping Through Africa. A Dozen Crossings of the Continent,' original cloth, frontis and plates b+w photographs, slight spotting to edge of text block, A & C black, London, 1930; Lord Cranworth. 'A Coloney in the Making. Or Sport and Profit in British East Africa,' original cloth, nibbles to ends of spine panel, slacking of text block, b+w photographs, MacMillan and Co, London, 1912; With thirteen other works on colonial history on the continent of Africa including 'The Congo Rovers', 'Knight in Afica' and 'Digging Up the Pasy' by C. Leonard Woolley. (20)

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Lot 179

Slavery. CLARKSON, Thomas. Two volumes the History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of The Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament Two volumes, first edition, contemporary half leather with marbled boards, rubbed and bumped with some loss to rear board of vol I, contemporary ink signature to title page of vol II, head of titlepage missing where one assumes ink signature was once written, 3 engraved plates, 2 folding, with spotting and small tears on folds of map, toning and spotting to 'restraints' plate, tears to foldout illustrations of 'Slave placement' but easily restored, collated complete, sporadic spotting throughout both vols with evidence of worm on pp378-376 to vol I, this is a got set of a very important work, Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London, 1808. (2)Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846) was a prominent British abolitionist and a key figure in the movement to abolish the transatlantic slave trade. Clarkson's journey as an abolitionist began in 1785 when he entered an essay competition at the University of Cambridge. The topic of the competition was "Is it lawful to enslave the unconsenting?" His research for the essay exposed him to the realities of the slave trade, and he became deeply committed to its abolition. Clarkson's essay won first prize, and this marked the beginning of his lifelong dedication to the abolitionist cause.One of Clarkson's most significant achievements was his collaboration with William Wilberforce, a Member of Parliament who spearheaded the parliamentary campaign for the abolition of the slave trade. Clarkson provided Wilberforce with evidence and support, and together, they worked tirelessly to rally support within Parliament and the general public. Their efforts culminated in the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which abolished the slave trade in the British Empire. (Hochschild, A. (2006). Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves)Rubbed and bumped with some loss to rear board of vol I, contemporary ink signature to title page of vol II, head of titlepage missing where one assumes ink signature was once written, spotting and small tears on folds of map, toning and spotting to 'restraints' plate, tears to foldout illustrations of 'Slave placement' but easily restored, evidence of some small worm trails to foot of vol I pp.363-451 and to head of vol II pp.111-145.There are some condition issues, but generally speaking this work is in a fair to good condition, tipping towards good.Please see photos uploaded.

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Lot 326

Three works related to Cornish places Sir Alexander Cardew (Indian Civil Service retired). 'A Memoir of the Reverend Cornelius Cardew D.D. Master of the Truro Grammar School and Rector of St Erme, Cornwall,' first edition, being the family history from the mid 18th century to the late 19th century, 161 pages plus index, in original boards, covers slightly foxed, good tight binding, very clean contents, overall a good copy, scarce, Netherton and Worth, Truro, 1926.The Rev. Aug. B. Donaldson M.A. The Bishopric of Truro - the first twenty five years 1877-1902, (with a poem ‘’in memoriam’’ by A. T. Quiller-Couch), published by Rivington’s, London, first edition,1902. 8vo, 420 pages engraved frontispiece and 5 plates all with tissue guards. A good copy.June Palmer, Truro in the Seventeenth Century, ‘a pattern of place and people’, 81 pages, 1988 first edition. .Stuart Ludlum, Exploring Cornwall 100 years ago, 1981 first edition, pub by Thames and Hudson Ltd, London. 32 pages in good condition.

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Lot 298

James Watt interest. MEMORIALS OF THE LINEAGE, EARLY LIFE, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GENIUS OF JAMES WATT By George Williamson. (1856) Printed for the Watt Club by Thomas Constable, Printer to Her Majesty. First edition. Orig green cloth. Pp262. Three engraved portraits, 6 plates (1 double page, 3 tinted, 2 folding) with 7 facsimiles of James Watt’s letters and a large folding engraved map. With intact folding plates (1)

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Lay's Auctioneers
Lot 103

LARKIN, Philip 'High Windows' First edition, fine condition including unclipped dustjacket, Faber, 1974.There is some spotting to the inner flaps of the dj and to the top edge of the textblock.

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Lot 40

Nicholas James. 'Poems on Several Occasions,' 1742, first edition, published by Andrew Brice (born in Exeter and apprenticed to Joseph Bliss, and only seems to have been in Truro for a brief period with the vast majority of his output in Exeter), 16mo, hardback, good, 148 pages, gilt lettering to spine.E.S.T.C. shows six locations in the uk, ten in the U.S. and one other, not in Johnson, though he did have a copy in the three volume catalogue 'English Verse' 1701-1750, subscribers list at the back, a good copy.

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Lot 101

LARKIN, Philip 'The Whitsun Weddings' First edition, loosely inserted is a Poetry Book Society supplement with a contribution from Larkin, fine condition including unclipped dust jacket, Faber, 1964.Some very light sun bleaching to front panel of dj, a small amount of spotting to the top fore edge and spotting to the supplement.

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Noonans Mayfair
Lot 48

Magical Digest, a large format promotional note for £1 (2), ND (c.1950’s), serial number S/R 876520, signed by Garpinta the Office Rabbit, and specifying that ‘this currency note is not legal tender of any amount’, first example very fine, second fine, scarce and amusing (2 notes) Outing unlisted £100-£150 --- Magical Digest was a monthly magazine published by Oscar Oswald in the 1950s, in London. This ‘note’ was given out with a Christmas edition of the publication, but the exact year is not known.

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Mitchells
Lot 395

Copy of Wainwright's Book One The Eastern Fells, first edition published 1955

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Lot 243

A J K ROWLING FIRST EDITION HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX BOOK

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Lot 244

A J K ROWLING FIRST EDITION HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS BOOK

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Lot 245

A J K ROWLING FIRST EDITION HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE BOOK

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