LED ZEPPELIN - 'I' LP (FIRST UK 'TURQUOISE' COPY - ATLANTIC 588171 - UNCORRECTED 8s). A fantastic addition to any Led Zep collection with the must-have debut long player. First UK pressing with Superhype/Jewel credits on both labels, the iconic 'turquoise' lettering sleeve and 'uncorrected 8s' in the matrix). The record (Atlantic plum labels 588171) is in Ex condition with some light scuffs/ hairlines - clean and crisp centre labels. Matrix/runout (machine stamped) : 588171 A//1 1 1 5 & 588171 B//1 1 2(inverted) 1. The original turquoise lettering grey stripe sleeve is in strong Ex condition with light creasing to the bottom left corner of the cover and light creasing/ minor bubbling to the laminate. No rips or tears and the spine is fully legible."Bought, LATE 70S, in Greenwich upstairs in a commercial duplex that mainly sold old books and magazines. Long gone now. I didn’t have a copy of LZ at the time and had no clue about the colours on the cover. It was ten pounds and the man reiterated the price to me before putting it in a bag. It was ten times dearer than anything else in his racks. "
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FOLK/FOLK-ROCK/SINGER-SONGWRITERS - LPs. Another Lovely collection of around 74 x LPs. Artists/titles include Link Wray inc. Be What You Want To, Stuck In Gear and Beans And Fatback, Jackson Browne inc. On Stage, Late For The Sky, Where The Shadows Fall, Lawyers In Love, Lawyers In Love, Running On Empty and Rated X, Livingston Taylor, Chip Taylor, Dave Mason, Rick Danko, Jonathan Swift, James Taylor, Jesse Winchester, Danny O'Keefe, John Simon, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, Laura Nyro and Loudon Wainwright III. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+ (records) and VG to Ex+ (sleeves).
DAVID BOWIE - THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD LP (OG UK 'DRESS SLEEVE' COPY - 'TONNY' - MERCURY 6338 041). Fantastic to see extremely well kept very first UK pressing of the iconic 1971 LP from David Bowie. This copy features the controversial and quickly withdrawn 'dress' sleeve and contains the misspelling of Tony Visconti on the labels showing 'Tonny' on both sides. The record is in lovely Ex condition showing only a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks to the glossy and lustrous playing surfaces. Black/ silver text labels are in extremely bright and clean order. Matrix/runout: 6338041 1Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 4 & 2Y//1 ∇ 420 1 1 1. The iconic original textured 'dress' sleeve is in great Ex condition. Displaying some rather light general edgewear, there are absolutely no rips, tears or seam splits and with the spine very sharp and fully legible. Absolutley no need to upgrade on this copy.
THE BEATLES - OVERSEAS LPs (US/ EUROPE/ JAPAN). A super selection of 19 LPs by The Beatles, all overseas pressings. Titles include And NNow (73735 P15), The World's Best (27 408-4), The Beatles Story (AP-8676-7), Live At The Star-Club In Hamburg Germany 1962, 20 Golden Hits, The Beatles Special, The Beatles First, Magical Mystery Tour, 20 Golden Hits, The Beatles In Italy, Beatles Greatest, Hey Jude, Meet The Beatles, Beatles 65, The American Tour With Ed Rudy, Hear The Beatles Tell All, Twist An Shout, The Beatles Story, Birth Of The Beatles. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.
PROG/ART ROCK inc SPARKS FIRST RELEASE - ORIGINAL LP RARITIES. Killer bundle of 2 x sought after original pressing LPs. Titles are Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (Dawn, DNLH 1 original translucent vinyl - Ex+ extremely clean and glossy record/Ex a light bend to the original gatefold sleeve, nothing too heavy) and the debut release from Ron & Russell Mael (aka Sparks!) under the name Halfnelson - Halfnelson (Bearsville, BV 2048, original US promo copy - Ex a few light and minor surface hairline marks/with Ex condition lyric insert/VG+ some shelfwear, nothing heavier).
Steiff pair of teddy bears: (1) Steiff Paul the Growler Bear, white tag 037207, LE 3000, mohair, celebrating the 100th anniversary (1908-2008) of the first bear to be fitted with a growler, with swing label certificate, Excellent Plus, 11"/28cm; (2) Steiff Classic black mohair teddy bear, yellow tag 000584, mohair, chest tag, swing label, aged to resemble an old bear, Excellent, 11"/28cm; (2).
Teddy-Hermann trio of teddy bears, including: (1) UK Bear 2010, LE 4/300, with musical mechanism, swing label (detached), 11"/28cm; (2) Ida, first Teddy-Hermann club piece (2001), with swing label, 10"/25.5cm; and (3) 011030 (no name), with swing label, 10.5"/27cm; mohair, Excellent to Excellent Plus; (3).
Emma Bossons for Moorcroft, a twin handled bonbonniere and cover in the Symphony design, ©2003, MCC 887, signed E Bossons, all painted on base, pink and white flowers on a dark blue ground, dark blue interior, 22cm. with box and outer sleeve, first quality.Condition report:A little crazing to the lid, the vase and handles in good condition.
Minton (First Period) porcelain cup and saucer, (saucer cracked) and a matching rose bowl, large exotic leaf and berry design with gilt outlines, plain white ground, blue painted mark, bowl 29cm.Condition report:There is loss of gilding to all three items. The saucer has hairline cracks and staining to the base. The bowl has crazing / fine surface scratches and staining to the centre and the outside and two chips to the foot. Please see additional uploaded images, including the maker's mark and numbers.
Silvered cornet, "The Conqueror", Thos. Dawkins, London no. 713, 33cm, cased.Condition report:The cornet is complete, there are two mouthpieces and four extensions/lead pipes, one lyre, first valve is ok, second and third valves are siezed and can't unscrew them, main, first and second tuning slides work well, water kay works well but corks are poor, finger loop has poor repair, one soldered joint is loose, one large dent and a few smaller insignificant ones. Needs some work to be playable. Probably 1920s/30s? Numbered 713.
Engineers Site Book for Peoria & Oquawka Railroad, c.1850, Undated manuscript note book, c.1850's, ahrd cover with marbled boards 15cm x 18cm, tan cloth spine, inside front cover pasted down is a blue printed paper titled 'Specification for Laying Track on the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad', the first 59 pages contain mainly engineering and surveying notes with some charts, tables and corrections, specific projects are mentioned including Connecticut and Passumpic Rivers Railroad which started in 1840, a private railroad for E. B. Kellog. The Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad, commonly known as the Connecticut and Passumpsic, is a vital transportation artery spanning across the picturesque landscape of Vermont. Stretching from White River Junction to the Vermont-Canada border at Beebe Junction, Province of Quebec, Canada, this single-track standard-gauge steam railroad covers a distance of 109.605 miles. In addition to its mainline, the Connecticut and Passumpsic also maintains ownership of 52.006 miles of yard tracks and sidings, resulting in a comprehensive network totaling 161.611 miles of all tracks. Notably, the Connecticut and Passumpsic holds a leasehold interest in the assets of the Massawippi Valley Railway Company, further expanding its operational footprint. The Massawippi Valley Railway, although not included in this report, spans approximately 31.95 miles from Beebe Junction to Lennoxville, Province of Quebec, Canada. Additionally, a branch line extends from Beebe Junction to Stanstead, Province of Quebec, covering a distance of around 3.51 miles. The Connecticut and Passumpsic effectively manages and operates both its owned and leased properties through a leasing arrangement with the Boston and Lowell. This strategic collaboration ensures seamless connectivity and efficient transportation services along the entirety of its route. As a vital link in the region's transportation infrastructure, the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad plays a crucial role in facilitating trade, commerce, and connectivity between Vermont and Canada. With its extensive network and commitment to operational excellence, the Connecticut and Passumpsic continues to serve as a lifeline for communities and industries reliant on reliable rail transportation in the Northeastern United States and beyond.
Lillie, Charles, The British Perfumer, The British perfumer: being a collection of choice receipts and observations made during an extensive practice of thirty years, by which any lady or gentleman may prepare their own articles of the best quality, whether of perfumery, snuffs, or colours. By the late Charles Lillie . Now first edited by Colin Mackenzie. 1822, later tan half calf with tan fabric boards
Woodville, William, Medical Botany, Woodville, William, Medical Botany, containing Systematic and General Descriptions, with Plates, of all the Medicinal Plants, Indigenous and Exotic, comprehended in the Catalogues of the Materia Medica, as published by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London and Edinburgh: Accompanied with a Circumstantial Detail of their Medicinal Effects, and of the Diseases in which they have been most Successfully Employed, in 3 vols plus a supplement or Part the Second, original full calf binding, boards separate, leather poor, light foxing throughout, Vol.III with water staining to page 377 (first 15 pages), owners inscription in pen to title pages,
Charles Darwins First Published Contribution, Stephens, James Francis, Illustrations of British Entomology, published 1828 - 1835, supplement, 1846, 12 vols, 8vo, quarter leather, marbled boards, complete set, fine hand-coloured, engraved plates by C.M. Curtis and J.O. Westwood, Mandibulata in 7 vols (39 plates), Haustellata in 4 vols (41 plates), plus the Supplement (17 plates) Condition: heavily scuffed, worn, spines fragile with some loss to head or foot; several joints partly split to top or bottom. James Francis Stephens (1792-1852) was a notable English entomologist. During his time as a student at the University of Cambridge, Charles Darwin shared with Stephens some of the insects he had collected. Darwin was pleasantly surprised to find that his contributions were acknowledged in 33 entries, with his words being quoted in all but two cases. One such instance can be found in Haustellata, Vol. II, page 200, where Stephens records the presence of the common noctuid moth Graphiphora plecta at Cambridge. This particular entry, dated June 1st, 1829, marks Darwin's first published contribution in a book, as indicated by Freeman (1977, pp. 19-20). In his autobiography, Darwin fondly recalled the moment, likening his joy to that of a poet witnessing their first poem in print: "No poet ever felt more delight at seeing his first poem published than I did at seeing in Stephen's Illustrations of British Insects the magic words, 'captured by C. Darwin, Esq.'"
Victorian Domestic Medicine Chest, English, mahogany trunk-type chest with brass fittings, velvet lining to the interior, ruched plush-lining to the lid, the lifting lid to compartments for four larger, eight medium and five small glass bottles and stoppers (one replacement), some with printed paper content labels, the central section with two removable sections, the first housing a brass handheld balance, weights and a plated tongue depressor, the second larger removable section with glass mortar and pestle, four further small glass bottles and stoppers with various paper content labels, a plated funnel and treen caustic holder (possibly), and a further section beneath with a graduated glass measure, ‘LONDON’ impressed in small lettering near the hinges – 30.2cm. x 15.6cm. x 21cm. Note: some bottles contain original contents so cannot be posted by Flints Shipping department. Buyer to arrange collection or own courier/shipping company.
A Telford Premium Presentation Microscope, Carl Zeiss, German, c.1895, the microscope engraved to the bodytube 'Carl Zeiss Jena No26856' and to the rear of the foot 'AGENT C. BAKER 244 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON' the microscope on 'Y' shaped base with focusing Abbe condenser, simple stage, bodytube with single drawer tube, with Zeiss objectives, Eyepieces all in the original French polished case with brass presentation plaque engraved TELFORD PREMIUM, AWARDED TO, CHARLES FREWEN JENKIN B.A., Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., BY, The Institution of Civil Engineers, SESSION 1895-6. Note: Professor Charles Frewen Jenkin, C.B.E., F.R.S., was born in Claygate, Surrey, on September 24, 1865, and passed away in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, on August 23, 1940. His academic journey began at the Edinburgh Academy and University before continuing at Cambridge University. Following an apprenticeship at the London & North Western Railway in Crewe, he ascended to the role of assistant to the works manager. He then transitioned to various positions, including mechanical assistant superintendent at R.G.P.F. in Waltham Abbey, resident engineer at Nettlefold's Steelworks in Newport, Monmouthshire, and assistant works manager at Siemens Brothers, where he eventually became works manager and head of the railway department in Stafford, serving for a decade. In 1908, he embarked on a new chapter as he assumed the inaugural chair of Engineering Science at Oxford University. Professor Jenkin's adept management skills were instrumental in navigating the challenges of the early years, leading to the approval of the school buildings' construction, which concluded in 1910. His tenure at Oxford ended in 1929 when he chose to dedicate his efforts to vibrational fatigue research. During the First World War, Professor Jenkin played a pivotal role as the head of the branch overseeing aircraft materials, attaining the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. His endeavor to preserve extensive experimental data resulted in the publication of the comprehensive "Report on the Materials of Construction in Aircraft and Aircraft Engines" by H.M. Stationery Office in 1920. Another notable work authored by him was "Earth Pressure Tables," published by H.M. Stationery Office in 1934. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1919. Professor Jenkin's affiliation with The Institution spanned several decades. He was honored as a Miller Scholar during his student years. Elected as an Associate Member in February 1891, he later became a full Member in January 1912. Throughout his association, he presented numerous papers, earning accolades including the Telford Gold Medal, a Telford Premium, and a Watt Medal. Provenance: Originally part of the Maurice Gillet collection of microscopy, inventory ref. G3050,
A Mixed Selection of Cased Magic Lantern Slides, to include three cases, the first containing a range of commercial slides of landmarks & scenes, together with a smaller case labelled 'Scottish Tour', containing approx. 100 amateur slides of a tour of Scotland, 1920, also with a third, smaller case of slides,
La Cuisine Chinoise, LECOURT, Henri. 1925, La Cuisine Chinoise, LECOURT, Henri, Published by Pékin: Albert Nachbaur, 1925, the first book in French on Chinese Cooking, in original glassine wrapper, with recent owners bookplate 500 copies were released as the trade issue on papier pelure Chinois, with pagination errors from the earlier printing corrected, this is number 334 This comprehensive study of Chinese cuisine was authored by the French chef Henri Lecourt, who served as "head of the French post at Tianjin and a member of the Order of the Cloud of Jade Green", Lecourt, married to a Chinese chef, collaborated with her on the research for this groundbreaking book. He was a knowledgeable connoisseur of both French and Chinese cooking. The work features a chapter on smoking vegetables, appropriate spices and their substitutes, and numerous tofu recipes. It also provides detailed accounts of the origins of the recipes, as well as insights into Chinese table manners and dining etiquette. The publisher notes that "In the enormous bibliography devoted to cooking, one would seek in vain, written in a European language, a document on Chinese gastronomy. We must therefore praise Mr. Lecourt, one of our compatriots residing in China for many years, knowing Chinese and Chinese inside out, for having filled this gap."
Fowler, W.W., The Coleoptera of the British Islands, The Coleoptera of the British Islands, published London 1887, hand coloured plates, Vols I-V: bound in red half leather, marbled endpapers, bookplate for Hanbury Barclay, with Vol. VI Supplement, published 1912 bound in tan fabric, with 180 plates in the first 5 vols and a further 20 plates in the supplement, 26cm x 18.5cm with 180 coloured plates and 5 uncoloured in the first 5 vols and a further 20 plates in the supplement, 26cm x 18.5cm
Hooke, Robert, Micrographia, Hooke, Robert, Micrographia, or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries thereupon. By R. Hooke, Fellow of the Royal Society, London printed for James Allestry, Printer to the Royal Society and are to be sold at his shop at the rose and crown in Duck Lane. MDCLXVII (1667) Condition: no boards or spine present, text block complete, old damp throughout, minimal to no foxing, edges of pages lightly oxidised, all stitching failed, end papers still present. Plate Count: Plate I – missing Plate II – opposite page 2 Plate III – opposite page 6 Plate IV – Missing Plate V – opposite page 47 Plate VI – opposite page 61 Plate VII – opposite page 82 (loss to edge) Plate VIII – opposite page 88 Plate IX – opposite page 93 (water stain to top and bottom) Plate X – opposite page 107 (water stain) Plate XI – opposite page 112 (water Stain) Plate XII – opposite page 123 (water stain to top) Plate XIII -opposite page 131 (water stain and loose from stitching) Plate XIIII – opposite 141 (water stain) Plate XV – opposite page 142 (water stain to top) Plate XVI – opposite page 163 (water stain) Plate XVII – opposite page 152 (water stain) Plate XVIII – opposite page 153 (water stain) Plate XIX – opposite page 154 (water stain) Plate XX – opposite 156 Plate XXI – opposite page 162 (water stain, chip to edge) Plate XXII – opposite page 167 (water stain) Plate XXIII – opposite page 196 (water stain) Plate XXIV – opposite page 182 (the famous fly’s eyes, no water stains) Plate XXV – opposite page 181 (water stain, tear from corner 7cm) Plate XXVI - opposite page 183 (water stain) Plate XXVII - Opposit page 185 (water stain) Plate XXVIII – opposite page 193 (loose from stitching) Plate XXIX – opposite page 193 (water stain to top, loose from stitching) Plate XXX – opposite page 196 (loose from stitching) Plate XXXI – opposite page 198 Plate XXXII – opposite page 203 (water mark to top left corner) Plate XXXIII – opposite page 204 (loose from stitching) Plate XXXIV – opposite page 210 (the famous flea, tear to fold on bottom right leg, no loss, no water stains) Plate XXXV - missing Plate XXXVI – opposite page 214 Plate XXXVIII – opposite page 245 (tear from top to centre, no loss) Hooke’s Micrographia: or Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses. With Observations and Inquiries Thereupon. Is an important work by Robert Hooke, delving into his observations through an array of lenses. This historically significant book stands as the first to feature illustrations of insects and plants as observed through microscopes. It marked the first major publication of the Royal Society and swiftly emerged as the pioneering scientific best-seller of its time, sparking widespread fascination with the burgeoning field of microscopy. One of Micrographia's enduring legacies lies in its introduction of the term "cell" to the biological lexicon, inspired by Hooke's examination of plant cells, which bore a resemblance to the compartments of a honeycomb. Through meticulous prose and vivid illustrations, Hooke unveiled the intricacies of nature on a miniature scale, offering captivating depictions of insects and plants as seen through the lens of his microscope. The book's captivating copperplate engravings, notably its fold-out plates showcasing insects, conveyed the awe-inspiring power of the microscope. These plates, extending beyond the dimensions of the large folio, magnified the minute creatures to an astonishing scale, with the engraving of a louse unfolding to four times the size of the book itself. Yet Micrographia goes further than its microscopic prowess; it ventures into diverse realms of inquiry, touching upon topics ranging from distant celestial bodies to the wave theory of light and the organic origins of fossils. Hooke's meticulous observations extended beyond the natural world, encompassing human artifacts such as the jagged edge of a razor and the seemingly blunt tip of a needle under the microscope. Through such juxtapositions, he subtly contrasted the imperfections of human craftsmanship with the innate perfection of nature, echoing prevailing notions of divine creation. Published under the patronage of The Royal Society, Micrographia not only elevated Hooke's stature as a scientist but also bolstered the society's reputation as England's foremost scientific institution. Its enchanting illustrations and illuminating narratives captivated the public imagination, earning accolades from luminaries such as Samuel Pepys, who hailed it as "the most ingenious book" of his lifetime. In its pages, Micrographia unfurls a wondrous panorama of the microscopic realm, forever altering humanity's perception of the infinitesimal world that lies beyond the naked eye. The difference between the 1665 & 1667 editions. Micrographia was first published in 1665, its rapid popularity prompted reprints. This particular edition is a 1667 printing, printed by John Martyn, the Royal Society’s appointed printer. Micrographia, an early cornerstone of the Royal Society’s publications, played a pivotal role in bolstering the Society's reputation, extending its influence beyond the scientific comunity. Although the years 1665 and 1667 might suggest distinct editions, they actually denote different issues of the same edition. A close examination reveals that both were produced from identical typesetting, with the text remaining unchanged across both printings. However, differences arise in the title page and certain particulars of the engraved plates, especially plate 5 which is in reverse in the 1667 print. In the 1665 edition, the title page features red and black printing, a technique not replicated in the 1667 issue, where all letterpress appears in black. Both versions include an image of the Royal Society’s arms, printed from an engraved copper plate. This method was somewhat unconventional, as engraved plates required a separate rolling press for printing. This necessitated a meticulous alignment process to ensure proper registration between the image and the text. Moreover, employing dual-color printing, as seen in the 1665 edition, posed additional challenges, demanding multiple printings. This technique, while capable of producing visually striking results, often struggled to maintain precise registration between the two colours. Consequently, advancements in typography, particularly the development of new "titling" typefaces, gradually rendered the need for dual-color printing obsolete by the eighteenth century. The intricate process involved in combining copperplate imagery with letterpress printing led to its gradual abandonment by the late seventeenth century. Despite its initial allure, the expense and technical limitations associated with this method ultimately contributed to its decline in favor of more efficient printing techniques.
Wood, W, Index Testaceologicus; or A Catalogue of Shells, British and Foreign.. Wood, W, Index Testaceologicus; or A Catalogue of Shells, British and Foreign.. First Edition, published 1825, with double plates one plane and the other hand coloured, half calf with marbled boards, rebound by Broadbere Southampton
Fee, A., Essai Sur Les Cryptogames des Ecorces Exotiques Officinales, Essai Sur Les Cryptogames des Ecorces Exotiques Officinales, Precede D'Une Methode Lichenographique, et D'Un Genera, Avec des Considerations Sur la Reproduction des Agames,, the first book bound in velum, with applied paper label to top board, with hand coloured plates, with matching 1872/73 Supplement & Revision with original papers in recent binding with red leather spine and marbled boards, with plates to rear.
Greville, Robert Kaye, Scottish Cryptogamic Flora, or Coloured Figures and Descriptions of Cryptogamic Plants, Greville, Robert Kaye, Scottish Cryptogamic Flora, or Coloured Figures and Descriptions of Cryptogamic Plants belonging chiefly to the Order Fungi; and Intended to Serve as a Continuation of English Botany, Printed for Maclachlan & Stewart, Edinburgh; and Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London, 1823, 6Vol. in 3 books, late 19th century(?) half calf binding in green with gilt lettering to spine, with 360 hand-coloured plates, Robert Kaye Greville, a prominent figure in 19th-century botany, left an indelible mark on the scientific world with his groundbreaking work in cryptogamic flora. Born in Bishop Auckland, Durham, Greville's early years were shaped by his parents, Dorothy and Robert Greville, the latter being the rector of the parish church in Edlaston, Derbyshire. His childhood fascination with natural history evolved into a lifelong commitment, although his path initially led him to the study of medicine. However, realizing that his passion for botany outweighed the pursuit of a medical career, Greville made a bold decision to abandon four years of medical education in London and Edinburgh, focusing instead on his true calling. In 1816, Greville married Charlotte Eden, the niece of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland. Greville's dedication to botany became more apparent in 1823 when he embarked on the ambitious project of illustrating and publishing the "Scottish Cryptogamic Flora." This monumental work was released in monthly parts and aimed to complement the catalog of flora found in Smith and Sowerby's "English Botany." Greville meticulously drew each specimen himself, accompanied by detailed text, creating a comprehensive depiction of the Scottish cryptogamic flora during the early 19th century. The following year, in 1824, Greville expanded his botanical contributions with the publication of "Flora Edinensis," a guide to the flora of Edinburgh. His dedication and scholarly contributions did not go unnoticed, as evidenced by the University of Glasgow awarding him a doctorate in 1826. Greville's influence extended beyond publications; he delivered numerous lectures in the natural sciences and amassed collections that were later acquired by the University of Edinburgh, preserving his specimens of plants and fungi in the Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Notable among Greville's adventures was a boat trip to the Isle of May in late 1826 or early 1827, accompanied by students William Ainsworth and Charles Darwin. Despite his eminence as a cryptogamist, Greville's contagious laughter at seabirds led him to lie down on the greensward, creating a memorable moment for his companions. In 1828, Greville received a significant honor when Mount Greville in Queensland was named in his honor by fellow botanist Allan Cunningham. This mountain, now part of Moogerah Peaks National Park, stands as a testament to Greville's global impact on botany. Beyond his botanical pursuits, Greville showcased his diverse interests. In 1835, he published piano music for a sacred melody, and in 1839–40, he served as president of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh for the first time. Greville's engagement in political causes, such as abolitionism, capital punishment, Sunday observance, and the temperance movement, reflected his commitment to social issues. In 1840, Greville played a key role as one of the vice-presidents at the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London, illustrating his dedication to humanitarian causes. His involvement in various learned societies, including the Biological Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, showcased his standing as a respected figure in the scientific community. Greville's impact extended internationally, as he held honorary memberships in the Royal Irish Academy and the Howard Society, along with corresponding memberships in natural history societies in Brussels, Paris, Leipzig, and Philadelphia. Notably, he served as the secretary of the Sabbath Alliance and contributed to the compilation of the Church of England's 1838 hymn book. Towards the end of his life, Greville faced financial challenges, prompting him to transition to professional artistry, creating landscape paintings that were exhibited. Despite financial hardships, he remained dedicated to his botanical work. In 1865–66, Greville served as President of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh for the second and final time. He continued to be actively involved in his research until his passing on June 4, 1866, at his home in Murrayfield, Edinburgh. Greville's legacy endures through his contributions to botany, his dedication to social causes, and his impact on the scientific community. His burial in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh marks the final resting place of a man whose passion for nature and humanity left an everlasting imprint on the world of science and beyond.
Gorter, Joannes de Gorter, Joannes de, Chirurgia Repurgata...editio altera italica accuratissima, published Padua, Typis Seminarii, Apud Joannem Manfrè, 3rd Itallian Edition, Latin, 1742, 517 pp. (8vo) ,bound in period soft velum, classic text on surgery by Dutch physician Jan Van Gorter. Van Gorter studied at Leyden under Boerhaave, and in 1754 was invited to Russia by the Empress Elizabeth, who made him her first physician
FLEMING, Ian. You Only Live Twice, first edition, 8vo, publisher's black imitation cloth, unclipped dust-jacket designed by Richard Chopping (priced 16s.), internally near-fine, some faint spotting & marks to outer edges of text-block, a couple of light bumps to boards, slight shelf-lean, near-fine/fine wrappers, loosely-inserted catalogue entry from Jonkers Rare Books, protective mylar covers, London: Jonathan Cape, 1964
DOYLE, Arthur Conan. The Lost World, first De Luxe large paper edition, tall 8vo (24cm), publisher's embossed tan cloth, illustrated with 12 tipped-in plates including colour frontispiece [lacking "The Monster" plate to face p.50], two maps, pp. 319, some handling marks & edge-wear, contents a little shaken, a few plates loose, cloth tired & worn, sold with all faults, London: Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, [1912]
FLEMING, Ian. The Man with the Golden Gun, first edition, 8vo, publisher's black imitation cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped dust-jacket designed by Richard Chopping (priced 18s), internally clean & bright, no inscriptions, discolouration to edges of text block, wrappers well-preserved, bold & vibrant, one very faint vertical crease at front, shelf-lean, London: Jonathan Cape, 1965
***RE-OFFER BISHTON JUNE £20-40***A miscellaneous collection to include three greetings cards bearing printed cartoons after Edmund Blampied, inscribed & signed by Jack Blampied, plus one with a design after "Bloom"; a Shelley pottery catalogue, [c. 1938]; Tittle-Tattle, by Sir Charles Higham, privately printed, n.d.; Manual of Military Engineering, 1905; German Banks, War Vade-Mecum, 1943; the first new format issue of The Times newspaper, Royal Edition, 3 May 1966, with accompanying note, and an original painting of Connaught Waters [Chingford], by H. C. Heffer, signed l.r., gouache, mounted
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[DISRAELI, Benjamin] Earl of Beaconsfield. The Works, Hughenden Edition in 11 volumes, 8vo, half-calf with morocco title labels lettered in gilt, marbled boards/edges/endpapers, vignette titles, engraved frontispieces to first & last volumes, internally very good & bright, spotting to endleaves, some wear to bindings & labels, sold with all faults, London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1882 (11)
JOHNS, Captain W. E. Biggles - Charter Pilot, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, publisher's red cloth in worn but unclipped wrappers (priced 5/-), pp. 157, Oxford University Press, London: Humphrey Milford, 1943; Biggles Flies West, publisher's tan cloth in worn but unclipped dust-jacket (priced 4/-), pp. 255, Oxford University Press, London: Humphrey Milford, [c. 1942]; Biggles Sweeps the Desert, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth in worn but unclipped wrappers (priced 5/-), pp. 208, London: Hodder & Stoughton, reprinted 1942 [one month after the first printing]. The books are internally good & bright, complete with all illustrations as called for, including colour frontispiece to each title, some pale spotting in places, mostly confined to endpapers & titles, neat contemporary ownership label on front pastedown of each, discolouration to edges of cloth with bumping to corners, sold with all faults (3)
FLEMING, Ian. Octopussy and the Living Daylights, first edition, 8vo, publisher's dark brown imitation cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped dust-jacket designed by Richard Chopping (priced 10s. 6d.), internally very clean & bright, no inscriptions, binding tight & square, wrappers very well-preserved, bold & vibrant, a couple of very small surface knocks, London: Jonathan Cape, 1966
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AUTOGRAPHS. An autograph album featuring Steve Donoghue [10-time Champion Jockey, 1914-23]; Horace Lindrum [Australian snooker & billiards player, winner of the 1952 World Snooker Championship]; Walter Lindrum [Australian billiards player, winner of the World Professional Billiards Championship, 1933-50]; Ted "Kid" Lewis [English boxer, two-time winner of the World Welterweight Championship, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time]; Joe Davis [English snooker & billiards player, winner of the first 15 world championships, 1927-46, the only undefeated player in World Snooker Championship history, and scorer of the championship's first century break]; Jimmy Wilde [Welsh boxer, winner of several flyweight titles], and others, including speedway stars
FERNYHOUGH, W. H. A Series of Twelve Profile Portraits of Aborigines of New South Wales, a facsimile of the first edition [Sydney: J. G. Austin & Co., 1836], oblong folio (31 x 43cm), 13 hand-coloured lithographic plates, one lithographic text page, housed in a captioned yellow card portfolio, contents very well-preserved, clean & bright, folder with splash-marks, no publisher or edition remarks [20th century]
ROWLING, J. K. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition, first edition, bound in full crushed morocco with metal clasps and decorations to upper board, protective red velvet bag bearing embroidered signature, ten prints in original envelope, the whole housed within a solander box in the form of a leather-bound book lettered in gilt with raised bands, complete with publisher's white card slipcase, some light surface marks to box & slipcase, otherwise appears excellent & unread, London: Children's High Level Group, December, 2008
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of five novels comprising: SAXON, John A. Half-Past Mortem, first edition, London: W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., 1951; SIMENON, Georges. Aunt Jeanne, first UK edition, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 1953; MARSHALL, Raymond. The Sucker Punch, second impression, London: Jarrolds Ltd., 1954; WEBB, Jack. The Deadly Sex, first edition, London: T. V. Boardman & Co. Ltd., 1960; TREVOR, Elleston. The Mind of Max Duvine, first edition, London: Gerald G. Swan, 1960. All in publisher's cloth with wrappers, 8vo, all but the last title in protective cellophane covers. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (5)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of four novels comprising: HALLIDAY, Michael. Quarrel with Murder, first edition, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth with unclipped but worn wrappers in protective cellophane covers, London: Evans Brothers Ltd., 1951; EBERHART, M. G. Escape the Night, 8vo, blue cloth with very good unclipped wrappers in cellophane, London: Collins (The Crime Club), 1952; BROWNE, Douglas G. Sergeant Death, first edition, 8vo, black cloth with worn wrappers in cellophane, London: Macdonald, 1955; SMITH, York. The Banana Murders, first edition, 8vo, black cloth with unclipped but worn wrappers in cellophane, London: Macdonald, 1958. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (4)
Abram Kroll (Polish, 1919-2001). Marcel Sautier/André Gide exhibition poster, SIGNED, 59.5 x 42cm; Untitled, artist proof, SIGNED, dedicated to Walter J. Strachan, numbered 1/31, 65 x 47cm. Together with four miscellaneous art exhibition posters, 1960s-1970s, including Tal Coat, and a first state monochrome lithograph by Georges Rohner (French, 1913-2000), rolled (7)
CRIME & DETECTIVE FICTION. A collection of three books comprising: SHARP, Willoughby. Murder in Bermuda, first edition, London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1935; ADAMS, Herbert. The Case of the Stolen Bridegroom, first edition, London: Collins (Crime Club), n.d.; MCKENNA, Marthe. A Spy Was Born, first thus, Beacon Library, 1938. All 8vo, publisher's cloth, owner inscriptions dated 1941-42, condition varied, sold with all faults (3)
![BESTALL, Alfred. Rupert Bear. A collection of Daily Express annuals comprising: Rupert in More Adventures, softcover [1945];](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/2e23b881-7e6a-4980-a733-b17e00953ce5/dd35fb16-596e-4301-95cb-b17f00dfc565/468x382.jpg)
BESTALL, Alfred. Rupert Bear. A collection of Daily Express annuals comprising: Rupert in More Adventures, softcover [1945]; The New Rupert Book, softcover [1947]; More Adventures of Rupert, softcover [1948]; The Rupert Book, softcover [1949]; Rupert, softcover [1950]; Adventures of Rupert, hardcover [1951]; The New Rupert Book, hardcover [1952]; More Rupert Adventures, hardcover [1953]; More Adventures of Rupert, hardcover [1954]. Internally good & bright with contemporary gift/owner inscriptions, slight wear to covers/wrappers, though some are much better, the first three with clipped prices. Together with two badly worn softcover annuals for 1943 & 1944, and Rupert, by Mary Tourtel, published by Marks & Spencer, [1948], which is well-preserved with a contemporary inscription and wear to corners/edges of boards. Sold as one collection with all faults (12)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of 11 novels comprising: YORK, Andrew. Appointment in Kiltone, first edition, ex-library, Victoria: Hutchinson of Australia, 1972; GILBERT, Michael. The Crack in the Teacup, first thus, London: Hamish Hamilton, 1973; FRANCIS, Dick. High Stakes, first edition, London: Michael Joseph, 1975; INNES, Michael. The Gay Phoenix, first edition, London: Victor Gollancz, 1976; LE CARRE, John. The Honourable Schoolboy, first edition, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1977; PAGE, Emma. Every Second Thursday, first edition, London: Collins (The Crime Club), 1981; EKSTROM, Jan. The Ancestral Precipice, first thus, London: Macmillan, 1983; NASH, Padder. Grass in Idleness, first edition, London: Robert Hale, 1983; SHEPHERD, Stella. Murderous Remedy, first edition, London: Constable, 1989; COHEN, Anthea. Recording Angel, first edition, London: Constable, 1991; HELEY, Veronica. Murder by Committee, first edition, New York: Severn House, 2005. All in publisher's cloth with wrappers, 8vo, many with protective cellophane covers. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults. Together with Photo Crime, "The Crime Club Party Game", by Pepys, boxed, containing 12 cards & instructions (12)
ROWLING, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, First Edition, SIGNED by the author in bold blue ink on dedication page, loosely-inserted "golden ticket" for the Perth Station signing on 11 July [2000], hardback with unclipped dust-jacket, internally very good, clean & bright, a few light marks to endpapers, boards shaken from text-block with some bumping, shelf-lean, wrappers bold but creased, London: Bloomsbury, 2000
HUTTON, William. The History of Derby, first edition, complete with all 19 plates as called for, including the folding engraved frontispiece (East Prospect of Derby) and folding Plan of Derby, pp. xiii, [3], 320, bearing armorial bookplate for Charles Hurt, very well-preserved, clean & bright, frontispiece expertly rebacked with marginal wear at gutters, endpapers with slight spotting & wear, 8vo, contemporary marbled calf, rebacked to style with morocco title label lettered in gilt, London: J. Nichols, 1791
A small group of miscellaneous books comprising: WHARTON, Michael. Sheldrake, first edition, London: Anthony Blond & Allan Wingate, 1958; NYE, Nelson C. Horses is Fine People, first UK edition, London: J. Coker & Co. Ltd., 1950; JORDAN, Bryn. Guns Flame in Arcady, no edition remarks, London: J. Coker, n.d.; WODEHOUSE, P. G. Bachelors Anonymous, first edition, London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1973; MOSLEY, Leonard. Gideon Goes to War, reprinted, London: Arthur Barker Ltd., 1955. All in publisher's cloth with wrappers, 8vo, condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (5)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of nine novels comprising: MONIG, Christopher. The Lonely Graves, first UK edition, ex-library, London: T. V. Boardman, 1961; CREASEY, John. The Depths, first edition, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1963; SIONS, Roger. Dead Reckoning, London: Geoffrey Bles, 1965; ALLEN, Johannes. Data for Death, first thus, London: Hogarth Press, 1971; GEDDES, Paul. The High Game, first edition, London: Michael Joseph, 1968; RICHARDS, Francis. A Plate of Red Herrings, first thus, London: John Long, 1969; SPILLANE, Mickey. The Delta Factor, first UK edition, London: Transworld, 1969; ENEFER, Douglas. The Deadline Dolly, first edition, London: Robert Hale, 1970; HALLIDAY, Michael. Two Meet Trouble, ex-library, Bath: Lythway Press, 1970. All in publisher's cloth with wrappers, 8vo, protective cellophane covers. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (9)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of four very scarce novels comprising: CREASEY, John. The Enemy Within, first edition, 8vo, publisher's maroon cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped but worn wrappers in protective cellophane covers, spotting and shelf-lean, London: Evans Brothers Limited, 1950; TRENT, Guy. Do You Know Carole Brown?, first edition, 8vo, grey cloth with unclipped but taped wrappers in cellophane, internally good & bright, dent to upper board, London: Hurst & Blackett, [1946]; MORLAND, Nigel. The Concrete Maze, first edition, 8vo, blue cloth with unclipped wrappers in cellophane, ex-Stuttafords Library with marks and stamps, London: Cassell, 1960; SPILLER, Andrew. And Thereby Hangs, first edition, 8vo, scarlet cloth with unclipped but worn wrappers in cellophane, internally good, London: Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., [1949]. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (4)
Crime & Detective Fiction. A collection of four novels comprising: LISTER, Stephen. Hungarian Roulette, first edition, 8vo, publisher's black cloth lettered in gilt with unclipped wrappers in protective cellophane covers, London: Peter Davies, 1972; CRONIN, Michael. A Pair of Knaves, first edition, 8vo, black cloth with unclipped wrappers in cellophane, London: Robert Hale & Co., 1977; BABSON, Marian. Queue Here for Murder, first edition, 8vo, scarlet cloth with unclipped wrappers in cellophane, London: Collins (The Crime Club), 1980; BARSTOW, Phyllida. Night is for Hunting, first edition, 8vo, burgundy cloth with unclipped wrappers in cellophane, London: Century Publishing Co., 1982. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults (4)
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