WWI Archive Glass Slides of Geography & Terrain Norway c1925. A collection belonging to Dougall H Bird, Soldier & Explorer comprising of a set of approximately 100 Glass slides in their original boxes, each annotated and initialled by Bird showing Norwegian Terrain and Genre circa 1925, Personal effects include postcards to sweetheart, academic qualifications, certificates, photo-postcards of Military service and family life, references, ledgers national registration documents dated 1915 and other original documents all contained in a suitcase belonging to Bird. After the first world war Dougall Bird carried out an extensive exploration of Norway visiting Fjords, lakes and villages in the middle twenties. Bird through his knowledge of the geography and terrain of Norway supported British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the early part of the second world war following the German invasion of Norway (April 1940) in supporting sabotage operations by British and Norwegianforces to disrupt German operations*.*British forces launched a serious of operations in collaboration with Norwegian resistance codenamed Grouse, Freshman and Gunnerside in knocking out the Hydro-electric plant at Vemork to thwart the Nazi plan to obtain ‘heavy water’ requirement in the early stages for manufacturing a Hydrogen bomb.After death archive passed down through the family by descent.
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David Shepherd (1931-2017), 'The last load of summer', limited edition print, signed by the artist and numbered 406/850, 26cm x 42cm; also 'Captain and Sergeant - The first furrows of autumn', coloured print, signed by the artist, 40cm x 63cm (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).
Roberts Halls (Contemporary), What comes first, oil on canvas, 76cm x 50.5cmProvenance: Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2012, labelled verso, executed circa 1999 (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).
Liverpool printed creamware signal mug, circa 1793-1800, cylinder form with printed and hand coloured decoration, inscribed 'An East View of Liverpool Lighthouse and Signals on Bidfton Hill (sic)', height 12cmProvenance: Earle D. Vandekar, Knightsbridge.NB: The signal house on Bidston Hill was first mentioned in 1763. A telegraph service was set up to give early notice of the arrival of ships in the port of Liverpool. As a result over 100 signalling poles were erected, mostly belonging to the merchants of Liverpool. In 1771 the first Bidston lighthouse was erected and the government established a chain of stations using semaphore signals between Bidston and Holyhead in order to forewarn of the approach of any enemy. The flag no. 40 on this particular mug is inscribed 'Enemies' and this raised atop the Bidston lighthouse. (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing). Condition is good with just a spot of staining underneath the glaze on the handle. No further issues.
Chinese tankard, Qianlong (1736-95), cylinder form decorated with peony in terracotta and gilt colours, height 16.5cm; also another Chinese famille rose tankard decorated with floral sprays, the porcelain 18th Century, with a replaced metal strap handle, height 12cm; and a Chinese porcelain cabbage leaf flared bowl, early 19th Century, 14.5cm diameter; and a Chinese famille rose bowl, 18th Century, 14cm diameter (4) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing). First tankard: Cracked through the base extending 2cm into the body. Also a chip to the edge of the base. Frits to the handle.Second tankard: The handle is a replacement therefore the body is drilled. Some wear to the enamels. First bowl: In good condition but for some wear to the glaze on the interiorSecond bowl: Chipped, cracked and with losses.
A rectangular box with VR initials and royal cypher in gilt containing two illuminated licences on vellum: the first dated 1836 authorising George Mason of Necton to use the name Blomefield in lieu of Mason and to bear and use the arms of Blomefield, the licence with the wax seals in brass cases of Sir Ralph Bigland, Garter Knight and William Woods, Knight Clarenceaux. The second licence authorising Robert Harvey Blake-Humfrey to discontinue the use of the Blake name and to take the surname Mason and to bear the arms of Mason with those of Humfrey and Blake, the licence with the wax seals in brass cases of Sir William Woods Knight Garter and Robert Laurie Knight Clarenceaux (2) Provenance the Mason family archive - the Mason family lived at Necton Hall from the mid 19th Century to the early 20th Century, the Hall was eventually demolishd after WWIIsome wear to box
Two 19th century micro mosaic stick pins, the first with an oval head with dove of peace and green and white border micro mosaic, with rope twist decorated border, 20mm long, with closed back of unmarked yellow metal, 6.8g, cased, together with a round micro mosaic beetle and red, white and blue border, 16mm diameter, all set in unmarked yellow metal, 4.6g, (2)
Three cased horseshoe stick pins, the first a coral and split pearl stick pin in unmarked yellow metal, 18mm wide, 3.2g; a studded horseshoe stick pin with buckle and stirrup suspended below, all in unmarked yellow metal, 17mm wide, 3.4g; and a seed pearl stick pin stamped 15ct, 13mm wide, 1.6g, (3)
An important Victorian photograph album of historical and topographical interest with photos from the Zulu War of 1879 each photo with handwritten title comprising; photographs of Zulu men and woment including "Cetewayo- King of Zululand", " Zulu refugees from Cetewayo's army, " " Rorkes Drift after the Battle," First Sight of Ulundi - Zulu War," " The Queen's Cross, erected on spot where the Prince Imperial was killed - Zulu Land," Dance in honour of Major Stabb in command of party sent to erect Cross," (NB; The Prince Imperial refers to Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, only son of Napoleon III, who was serving with British forces and killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus) also included are various photographs of Natal Government Railways structures including; "Lower Umbilo Bridge," "Tunnnel under High Road," Wallacetown - Inchanga," "Bridge No8 Inchanga," "Inchanga Viaduct," No2 Bridge Inchanga," Umklatuzan Bridge," No1 Bridge Inchanga, also view of "The Station and Customs House Cape Town and views of "Adderley and Darling Streets Cape Town. Album also includes views of James Town, St Helena and St Thomas from French Wharf. Other photographs include various views of the Bolan Pass, Baluchistan, Pakistan including "Kirta Dak bungalow- Bolan Pass," "Kundalani Gorge - Bolan Pass," "Machi Railiway Station Bolan Pass," Fairlie Engine - Meter Gauge Upper Bolan Pass," ( NB the Fairlie Engine was built by the Avonside Engine Company, Bristol and a number were used on the Bolan Pass Railway), " Wreck of train - Bolan Pass 1886," "Railway Accident at Machi Dec 1885," "Nundicanama Tunnel" and "Broad Gauge Brake Van being mounted on narrow gauge Bogies - Bolan Pass. Over 70 photographs mainly 15x20cms, album in distressed condition with spine broken and soem pages loose, photos generally good condition with some spotting and staining to mounts. Provenance many taken by a family member serving with the British Army, Royal Engineers and thence by family descent ( see also lot no: 163 ) Album in distressed condition with spine broken and some pages loose, photos good with spotting and staining to mounts
Americana Interest: two lettters from Rt.Rev Robert Smith (1732- 1801), first Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina. The first dated 1758 from Charlestown to Dr. Mason describes "the town in which I live as large as Yarmouth, well fortified, spacious streets, good size buildings inhabited by wealthy merchants. The letter refers to the country as "pleasant though flat with a great quantity of game and stock of deer." He refers to his stipend of £200pa as "better than strarving in England. Letter goes on to note "one thing which I find disagreeable and great confinement is excessive caution in regard to my behaviour: no assembly, no card playing and no shooting but shoot I do and shoot I will. Letter goes on suggest that a reply can be delivered to the Carolina Coffee House, Birching Lane, London.The second letter dated 1761 addressed to "Most Noble Captain" informs the recipient of the arrival of Lieut Charles Brown " who arrived from Jersey in December 1760, sent to humble the Indians, who have committed most unheard of cruelty upon our settlers." he goes on " Poor Devil, I know not how this fightiing scheme will agree with him. He marches 60 miles a wild wilderness presents itself ever after - Pine Trees his only meditation and fear of being scalped his olny dread - an enemy destitute of all humanity continually alarming and contributing to make it disagreeable. Provenance; the Mason family archive. creases and some wear both letters with small holes
A rare and important WW1 photograph album with over 400 photograph (mainly size ranging from 9x10cms to 9x14cms) chronicling the operations of the Royal Naval Air Service B squadron based at Mitylene, Greece against Turkey and Bulgaria. The photographs mostly with pencilled captions below include " Savory and Dickenson who first bombed Constantinople," " Hangar wrecked by Huns in night Raid," Gallipoli Peninsula from the Air," "Bombs Bursting on railway station," Turkish Prisoners at Imbros," "Just off on a Bombing Stunt," "Sopwith Bombers Thasos," " Hun Bus brought down at Salonica," Submarine staff E.21 (built by Vickers 1915), " RNAS v Sub E.21 football," "Seaplane being hoisted aboard," " Seaplane carrier Ark Royal, " Nieuport crashed on landing," Hun Bombs dropped on Mitylene failed to explode," "Nieuport Fighter photo taken from Henri Farman at 5000 feet," " Scouts ready for action," E.21 on surface," Bomb bursting on bridge in Turkey," Gas Bag off on Patrol Imbros," " Short Seaplane getting off," " Bombs bursting on bridge in Bulgaria," " Bulgarian POWs given matches," " Wounded from Gallipoli," " HMS Lowestoft," " Crash Blue lagoon Imbros," " RNAS No2 Wing POs" and many more. Note; RNAS B Squadron became 223 squadron RAF on 1st April 1918.
Autographed Rugby Shirts (i) England signed by Jason Leonard,Steve Thompson,Martin Corry,Ben Cohen,Mike Tindall & Lewis Moody. (ii) Newcastle Falcons away (iii) Newcastle Falcons home signed by first team squad including Johnny Wilkinson, the latter two with letter from Neewcastle Falcons (3)
Dorothy Margaret Tyas Colles (British 1917 - 2003), portrait of a woman in evening dress with shawl, signed. Oils on canvas. 75x64cm approx. Framed. Together with single volume by Dorothy Colles, 'Portraying Children', published by Studio Publications First Edition 1956. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT)
DUTCH SONG BOOK. Oblong 8vo, Amsterdam, dated 1621 at end of prelims. With music. First section is headed 'Tot de Ionge Frouwen van Friesland' (To the young women of Friesland). Lacks title.With Manuale Ecclesiasticum Pro Archidioecesi Moguntina, 4to, Moguntiae (Mainz), Joannis Mayers, 1741. Musical notation throughout. Remains of vellum binding. Some leaves loose and defective.With GIBBENS, Nicholas, Questions and Disputations Concerning the Holy Scripture, wherein are contained breife, faithfull and sound expositions of the most difficult and hardest places. Small 4to, 1st edition, Felix Kingston, 1601. Map loosely inserted at p68. Title page with damage at foot, staining affecting last 150pp or so, boards detached. Sold with all faults, not subject to return (3)
ALLWOOD, Montagu C, Carnations, Pinks and all Dianthus. 2nd edition, 1935; 3rd edition 1947; 4th edition 1954. All in dust wrappers. The first two copies signed and inscribed by the author.With The Rose Annual, 17 issues, 1926-47, all bound in red morocco. With other gardening books (2 boxes)
ROBLEY, Augusta J, A Selection of Madeira Flowers, Drawn and Coloured From Nature. Folio 1845. 8 hand-coloured plates. Lacks page of text to first plate. With circa 36 leaves of pressed flowers loosely inserted at the end, most identified and dated 1881. Original green blind-stamped cloth gilt, cloth marked. Gutta-percha binding has perished.
KING POLE (circus magazine). A broken run of 54 quarterly issues from no 27 (Sept 1974) to no 208 (June 2016), including a 10-year run from June 2006 to June 2016. Nos 27, 28, 148, 156, 158-208. All except the first two in A4 format in full colour. The magazine contains excellent articles on circuses and circus performers. With a box of books and booklets on the circus, including programmes and newspaper cuttings (2 boxes)
NORDEN, Frederick Lewis, Captain of the Danish Navy, Travels in Egypt and Nubia. 2 vols, folio, 1757. 1st edition in English. With two frontispieces and 164 plates on 162 sheets (plates are numbered 1-159, but there are 5 additional unnumbered plates following plates 16, 22, 27, 65 & 107. Plates 140 & 141 are on one sheet, as are plates 142 & 143). Lacking covers. Edge fraying to last plate in each volume. 'Norden is the first writer who published a picturesque description of Egypt, and every subsequent traveller has borned evidence of the accuracy and fidelity of his researches and descriptions' (Lowndes p 1697) (2)
Great Britain 1972-approx 2020s a large accumulation of First Day covers and stamps filling 11 A4 binders plus 1 small binder plus a quantity in a box file plus framed limited edition of Queen pop group FDCs. Also includes the Mr Benn 50th Anniversary coin cover set and a further 13 coin covers. Face value of mint decimal commemorative stamps is £1,000+.
Vinyl Records – LP’s - Blondie – Parallel Lines – Chrysalis – CHP 5001, limited edition picture disc, black rim; another, The Best Of Blondie – CDL TV1, French pressing; Sparks – No. 1 In Heaven – V2115; Dickies – The Incredible Shrinking Dickies – AMLE 64742, yellow vinyl; The Dickies – Dawn Of The Dickies – AMLE 68510, blue vinyl; Skids – The Absolute Game – V 2174, first edition, contains free second album; others, Wide Open in red vinyl, Scared To Dance, Days In Europa (yellow cover), Days In Europa (black cover), Fields (12” single); others, Abba, The Police, Ultravox (17)
A Royal Crown Derby miniature model, The Wedding Florist Shop - ‘Love Blossoms’, this is number 301 of a limited edition of 500, exclusive to Goviers of Sidmouth, celebrating the marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton 29th April 2011, 8cm, ceramic stopper with gold Royal Crown Derby stamp, gold printed marks on the base, first quality, boxed
An assortment of ceramics including a Royal Crown Derby 1128 Imari patter bon Bon dish, 21cm wide, first quality; a Royal Crown Derby Pinxton pattern soup bowl and saucer; an Olde Avesbury pattern side plate; a Royal Crown Derby limited edition St Werburgh’s, Spondon plate, 12.5cm wide; a Beswick song thrush bird, etc
Classical world – Smith (William, DCL, ed.), A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, London, John Murray 2nd edn., 1882 8vo., woodcut illus., xii + 1293pp, cover loosening, spine wear; Smith (William, DCL, ed.) A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, 2 vols., London, John Murray 1878, 8vo, woodcut illus and maps, Vol I: Abacaenum to Hytanis, xi +1108pp, front board cracking; Vol II: Iabadius to Zynothus, viii + 1383pp; Smith (William DCL, ed.) Dictionary of Greek and Roman Mythology,, 3 vols., London, James Walton & John Murray, 1870 8vo, Vol. I: Abaeus to Dysponteus, xii + 1093pp, front board loosening; Vol. II: Eurinus to Nyx, xii + 1219pp, front board almost detached; Vol. III: Oarses to Zygia, viii + 1406pp, front board detached; all the above with marbled edges and endpapers bound en-suite brown calf, front boards gilt embossed with arms and motto of Christ Church, Oxford, five raised bands gilt titles and lines to spines, all with presentation bookplate on ins. cover from the college to Randle Fynes Wilson Holme, 1887 (6)****These books originated from the library of Sir Randle Holme FRGS. He was born July 4, 1864, in Beckenham, Kent, England, the son of Caroline Fynes Clinton and James Wilson Holme. He was educated at Sherborne, going to Corpus Christi where he took a first in law, 1887. He qualified as a solicitor, and in 1891 was called to the bar but is most notable as an explorer, in Brazil and Labrador. He was President of the Law Society 1939-1940 and knighted in 1941. In 1892 he married Evelyn Frances d'Egville, but they had no children and he died Dec. 23, 1957.
Cork (Richard). Vorticism and Abstract Art in the First Machine Age, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: Gordon Fraser, 1976, numerous colour and monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jackets with slipcase, large 4to, together with: Hirst (Damien), I Want to Spend the Rest of My Life Everywhere, with Everyone, One to One, Always, Forever, Now., London: Booth- Clibborn, 1997, illustrated with photographs, graphic design, pop-ups, transparencies, moveable plates, fold-outs, rear gutter split, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, plus, Bowness (Alan), Victor Pasmore: With a Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Constructions and Graphics, 1926-79, 1st edition, London: Thames and Hudson, 1980, 249 plates, 51 colour and 606 catalogue illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers and spine lightly rubbed and marked, large 4to, and 23 other British art reference and related mostly original cloth in dust jackets, 4to/ large 4to, GQTY: (27)
Bickerdyke (John). The Book of the All-Round Angler. A comprehensive treatise on angling in both fresh and salt water, limited issue, London: L. Upcott Gill, 1888, plates on India paper and illustrations, one or two light spots, top edge gilt, publisher's morocco-backed cloth boards, small repair at head of spine, some fading to spine, 8vo, together with another copy of the same work QTY: (2)NOTE:Limited editions 115 & 141 respectively of 201 copies, signed by author and publisher. Provenance: G. E. M. Skues (1858-1949), fly fishing author and inventor of modern-day nymph fishing, notably for trout, his signature to the first copy.
![Ireland. The State-Tinker to all His Fellow Politicians in Ireland. Letter I, Dublin: [S.N.], 1759, 8 pp., contemporary owner](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/69b81347-ed36-42b1-a009-b17f00aaeca9/54bde16b-cc4c-4d38-8054-b1b6011331a8/468x382.jpg)
Ireland. The State-Tinker to all His Fellow Politicians in Ireland. Letter I, Dublin: [S.N.], 1759, 8 pp., contemporary ownership inscription of J. S. Cooper to title, (ESTC T188608), bound with Letter II. Dublin: [S.N.], 1760, 8, [2] pp. including publisher's advert leaf at rear, text leaves close-trimmed at foremargin, (not in ESTC), bound with [Brooke, Henry], Liberty and Common-Sense to the People of Ireland, Greeting, Dublin: [S.N.], 1759, 16 pp., 2 leaves close trimmed and pp. 9/10 torn with some loss of blank outer margin, (ESTC T109139), bound with Letter II[-V], all Dublin: [S.N.], 1760, a few foremargins closely trimmed or torn with blank loss, some textual loss to foremargin of pp. 5/6 of Letter II, bound with 15 others related by Brooke, occasional ink or pencil markings, some browning, some foremargins closely trimmed or torn with scattered minor loss, contemporary speckled calf, rebacked with remains of original spine relaid, heavily rubbed with some wear, 8vo, together with another 2 Brooke pamphlets stitched as one, soiling and wear, plus Brooke (Charlotte). The School for Christians, in Dialogues, for the Use of Children, by Miss Brooke, 1st edition, Dublin: Bernard Dornin, 1791, subscribers' list leaf after title, some spotting and browning, contemporary ink ownership signature of Anna Maria Cooper at head of title, contemporary sheep, joints cracked, some wear, 12mo, and Brooke (Charlotte), Reliques of Irish Poetry, Consisting of Heroic Poems, Odes, Elegies, and Songs, Translated into English Verse... , 1st edition, Dublin: George Bonham, 1789, subscribers' list, some letterpress in Gaelic, occasional spotting and heavy at front and rear, armorial bookplate of Richard Sinclair Brooke, DD, Wyton Rectory, Huntingdon to front pastedown, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, heavily rubbed, 4to, plus an octavo Dublin 1816 edition of the same work, contemporary tree calf gilt, cracked on joints and spine with some loss, and Brooke (Charlotte, editor), The Poetical Works of Henry Brooke... , 4 volumes bound in 2, 3rd edition, Dublin: printed for the Editor, 1792, some occasional heavy spotting or browning, signed presentation inscription written vertically to first title, from William Brooke to Sarah Kirchhoffer, first volume rebound in modern calf gilt, second volume contemporary tree calf, cracked on joints and spine, some wear, 8voQTY: (7)
Brookes (Richard). The Art of Angling, Roack and Sea-Fishing: with the natural history of river, pond, and sea-fish, 1st edition, London: [printed by and for John Watts, 1740, title printed in red and black with woodcut vignette, woodcut illustrations, 5 pp. publisher's catalogue at end, a few light stains, later blindstamped calf, spine a little rubbed, 8vo, together with The Art of Angling, now improved with additions, and formed into a dictionary, [by Richard Brookes] London: T. Lowndes, 1766, engraved frontispiece, woodcut illustrations, advertisements at rear, light offsetting to title, modern tan morocco, 8vo, plus A Concise Treatise on the Art of Angling, by Thomas Best, 4th edition, 1798 QTY: (3)NOTE:Westwood & Satchell p. 42 for first two works.
Scotland. Carte de la Mer d'Ecosse contenant les Ilses et Costes Septentrionales et Occidentales d'Ecosse et les Costes Septentrionales d'Irlande, published in Paris and Amsterdam, circa 1693, large engraved chart orientated to the west, contemporary outline colouring, old folds, 615 x 875 mm QTY: (1)NOTE:The first state, published by Hubert Jaillot and Pierre Mortier in Le Neptune Francois.
Elzevir Press. Donati Iannotii Florentini Dialogi de repub. Venetorum cum Notis et lib. Singulari de Forma eiusdem Reip..., 2 parts in one, Leiden, 1631 [i.e. 1642], engraved general title, seven folding plates, letterpress title to 2nd part with imprint dated 1642, continuous pagination throughout, 20th-century ‘JE’ bookplate to upper pastedown (John Evelyn), contemporary vellum, 24mo in 8s (Willems 353), together with:Danielis Heinsii Orationum editio nova; Auctior, atque vita emendata, ut alia videri possit. Accedunt dissertationes aliquot, nec unius argumenti, 5th edition, Leiden: Ex Officina Elseviriana, 1642, damp-staining mostly to first and last few leaves, lacking front free endpaper, near contemporary calf gilt, joints cracked,worn at head of spine, 12mo (Willems 539),Medulla oratoria. Continens omnium transitionum formulas quibus ornari possit oratio rhetorica..., by Ivarus Adolphus, Amsterdam: Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1656, additional engraved title with early 18th-century ownership inscription, manuscript ownership also to verso of final leaf, some damp-staining at front and rear, front free endpaper laid down, contemporary vellum, 12mo (Willems 1205),Q. Curtii Rufi Historiarum libri, accuratissime editi., Leiden: Ex Officina Elseviriana, 1633, engraved title, later endpapers, early 19th-century calf, modern morocco reback with gilt decorated spine and morocco title label, 12mo (Willems 381), and five other Elzevir Press, including Pub. Terentii comoediae sex ex recensione Heinsiana, Leiden, 1633; M. Tullii Ciceronis Epistolae ad Atticum..., Leiden, 1642; Operum P. Ovidii Nasonis edition nova accurate Nicolao Heinsiodan, volumes 1 & 2 only (of 3), Amsterdam, 1652; and L. Senecae Philosophi , volume 2 only, Leiden, 1649QTY: (9)NOTE:The first work is listed as part of lot 1634A, Evelyn Library sale, Christie’s, July 13, 1978.
Rackham (Arthur, illustrated). The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth & Marvels, by Thomas Ingoldsby, reprinted, London: William Heinemann, 1913, tipped-in colour plates with tissue guards & numerous monochrome in-text illustrations, some minor spotting & light toning, original gilt decorated blue cloth, spine slightly faded & rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, large 8voA Dish of Apples, by Eden Phillpotts, London: Hodder & Stoughton, circa 1905, 3 tipped-in colour plates with tissue guards & 7 monochrome illustrations, front pastedown partially detached, some light water marks to the front & rear endpapers, some minor toning, original plum cloth, spine slightly faded, water damage to the front & rear boards, 4toPeter Pan in Kensington Gardens, by J. M. Barrie, reprinted, London: Hodder and Stoughton, circa 1920, 24 colour illustrations, some light spotting & toning, original gilt decorated green cloth, boards & spine lightly rubbed to head & foot, 4to, together with:Duncan (James), British Butterflies, a complete description of the larvae and full-grown insects of our native species, London: David Bogue, circa 1850[?], 34 hand-coloured plates, advertisements to the rear, some light toning & minor spotting, top edge gilt, original embossed blue cloth, boards & spine slightly rubbed, 8vo, plusEncyclopaedia Britannica, 3 volumes, reissued, Illinois: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 1979, an authentic facsimile replica of the First Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, original uniform leatherette, large 4to, and other 19th Century & modern miscellaneous literature & reference, some original cloth, many contemporary leather bindings, overall condition is generally good to very good, 8vo/4toQTY: (6 shelves & a carton)
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[Blome, Richard]. The Gentleman's Recreations: in three parts. The first part contains a short and easie introduction to all the liberal arts and sciences..., The second treats of Horsemanship, Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, Fishing, Agriculture, &c. ..., The third is a compleat body of all our Forest, Chace, and Game-Laws, as they are at this time..., 2nd edition, corrected, London: R. Bonwicke, J. Walthoe, W. Freeman, T. Goodwin [et al.], 1710, without additional engraved title, 70 engraved plates only (of 80), including 3 double-sided and 2 folding (lower outer corner of one plate 'Flora' torn with loss and repaired, one folding plate torn with loss and repaired, the other with half sheet torn away and lacking), numerous woodcut illustrations and diagrams to text, final 2 leaves torn and frayed at gutter margin and crease to final leaf, later endpapers, early 19th-century calf, rebacked with loss at head and foot, boards detached, worn, folioQTY: (1)
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