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Click here to subscribeA collection of Victorian "Kings" pattern silver cutlery, comprising six tablespoons, twelve dessert spoons, nine teaspoons, twelve table forks, twelve dessert forks, two salt spoons, one sauce ladle, one sifter ladle, one jam spoon and two bread knives, (various date marks from 1848-1854 and various maker`s marks), 126.7 oz total (not including knives) (ILLUSTRATED) £2000-3000
An Asprey`s engine turned silver cigarette case inscribed "Womens Transport Service F.A.N.Y", bearing initials "HCT", another similar cigarette box by Asprey & Co. Ltd. inscribed with initials "EAMcL", a Dunhill engine turned silver cigarette box inscribed with initials "DCT", another cigarette box of slightly curved form with engine turned decoration, and a circular silver compact, 22.17 oz total
A quantity of Omani silver (unmarked) or white metal jewellery including three various belts (believed to have been made from M Theresa silver coins), various chain and bell pendants, bracelets, ankle chains and a similar child`s necklet, (thought to originally have come from Zanzibar), 52.77 oz total including beads, etc (ILLUSTRATED)
An early 20th Century miniature mother of pearl cased carriage timepiece with white metal angular handle, the engine turned dial with circular enamel Arabic numerals, the underside with wind mechanism, inscribed and numbered "Brevet 33817" raised on white metal feet and contained within original green leather carrying case, bearing retailer`s name "A Barretts & Sons, Piccadilly, London" (ILLUSTRATED)
A 9 carat gold gentlemen`s top wind half hunter pocket watch by J W Benson Limited, the circular enamelled dial with Roman numerals inscribed "J W Benson, London", subsidiary seconds with outer pushed button, with three quarter back plate movement inscribed "The Field, best London make, M5371", bearing personal inscription with associated gold bar chain with an Edward VII half gold sovereign pendant, and a 9 carat gold cruciform ball pendant, contained within original red and gilt tooled leather case inscribed "J W Benson Limited, 62 and 64 Ludgate Hill, EC4" (ILLUSTRATED)
A 19th Century Continental carved giltwood centre table, the circular top (formerly with marble) with acanthus carved rim supported on three carved monopodia supports, each depicting the horned and bearded head of Bacchus over scrolling acanthus to goat`s hoof feet united by a triangular undertier, 64 cm diameter (ILLUSTRATED)
A 1960`s Danish rosewood sideboard in the manner of Skovby, the top with centre rising compartment revealing a heat plate over four long graduated drawers with button type handles, flanked by two cupboard doors, one enclosing a shelf raised on turned supports, 214 cm wide x 51 cm deep (ILLUSTRATED)
Livingstone (David) Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa first edition presentation copy from the author folding wood-engraved frontispiece plates and illustrations folding cross-sectional plate lacking map from pocket (torn) at rear (replaced in facsimile) 8pp. advertisements at end later endpapers original cloth rubbed spine a little faded and cockled tear to lower joint 8vo 1857. *** The inscription which is not in the author`s hand reads “Presented to W.H.Wylde by the Author”.
(Capt. John Hanning) Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile first edition 2 engraved portraits wood-engraved plates and illustrations folding map in pocket at end 2pp. advertisements and 32pp. publisher`s catalogue at end new endpapers original pictorial cloth gilt corners rubbed foot of spine repaired 8vo Edinburgh & London 1863. (Capt. John Hanning) Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile first edition 2 engraved portraits wood-engraved plates and illustrations folding map in pocket at end 2pp. advertisements and 32pp. publisher`s catalogue at end new endpapers original pictorial cloth gilt corners rubbed foot of spine repaired 8vo Edinburgh & London 1863.
Canada.- Chappell (Lt. Edward) Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson`s Bay in His Majesty`s Ship Rosamond first edition folding engraved map 4 plates vignettes minor foxing and soiling modern calf-backed marbled boards uncut [Sabin 12005] 8vo 1817. *** Includes an account of the Eskimos of the region and at the end a vocabulary of the Cree or Knisteneaux Indians.
-. James (Edwin) Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains 3 vol. first English edition folding engraved map 8 aquatint plates (3 hand-coloured) one folding engraved cross-section some foxing and offsetting contemporary half calf a little rubbed [Sabin 35683; Wagner-Camp 25; Howes J41; Abbey Travel 650] 8vo 1823. *** Major Stephen Long`s expedition originally called the “Yellowstone Expedition” was the first to be accompanied by artists and the work includes views of the Great Plains as well as depicting Native American scenes. Long`s was the third major American expedition into the trans-Mississippi West following Lewis and Clark and Pike.
Avril (Philippe) Travels into divers Parts of Europe and Asia Undertaken by the French King`s Order to Discover a New Way by Land into China 2 parts in 1 first English edition 2 pp. advertisments at end title in red and black A2 torn without loss name at head of title title marked some light staining and marking elsewhere modern half calf [Wing A4275] 8vo for Tim. Goodwin 1693. *** Avril set out on his mission to find an overland route to China in 1685. He visited Cyprus Syria Asia Minor and Persia before being turned back at Astrakhan. He returned to France via Constantinople Moldavia and Poland.
Lal (Mohan) Travels in the Panjab Afghanistan & Turkistan to Balk Bokhara and Herat first edition lithograph portrait frontispiece on india paper lightly offset onto title folding engraved map with route hand-coloured in red 8pp. publisher`s catalogue at end original pictorial cloth gilt rebacked 8vo 1846. *** Mohan Lal the first Indian player of the Great Game accompanied Alexander Burnes to Bokhara and Kabul where the latter ignoring Lal`s warning was hacked to death by an Afghan mob.
Oliphant (Laurence) Narrative of the Earl of Elgin`s Mission to China and Japan 2 vol. second edition 20 tinted lithograph or chromolithograph plates 5 folding maps wood-engraved illustrations some foxing mostly to endpapers contemporary calf gilt prize binding g.e. 8vo Edinburgh & London 1860.
(Sir Thomas Livingstone) Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia 2 vol. second edition wood-engraved vignette titles folding map hand-coloured in outline 51 lithograph plates including 2 frontispieces some hand-coloured some folding some foxing 8pp. “Opinions of the Press” at beginning of vol.1 and 16pp. publisher`s catalogue at end new endpapers original cloth spines gilt rebacked preserving original spines a little rubbed and marked [Ferguson 2811] 8vo 1839. *** Mitchell was the Surveyor General of New South Wales and his expeditions are amongst the most important in opening up the interior of Australia. (Sir Thomas Livingstone) Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia 2 vol. second edition wood-engraved vignette titles folding map hand-coloured in outline 51 lithograph plates including 2 frontispieces some hand-coloured some folding some foxing 8pp. “Opinions of the Press” at beginning of vol.1 and 16pp. publisher`s catalogue at end new endpapers original cloth spines gilt rebacked preserving original spines a little rubbed and marked [Ferguson 2811] 8vo 1839. *** Mitchell was the Surveyor General of New South Wales and his expeditions are amongst the most important in opening up the interior of Australia.
Shillibeer (Lt. J.) A Narrative of The Briton`s Voyage to Pitcairn`s Island first edition 16 etched illustrations on 12 plates some folding one printed in red offsetting contemporary half calf spine gilt a little rubbed [Ferguson 696; Hill p.274; Sabin 80483] 8vo Taunton for the author 1817. *** The Briton set sail from England on New Year`s Eve 1813 visiting Rio da Janeiro St. Helena and the Cape of Good Hope before arriving at Pitcairn in September 1814. “A very interesting narrative including some curious details regarding the mutiny of the Bounty and the meeting with the last survivor John Adams...” Hill.
Brydone (Patrick) A Tour through Sicily and Malta 2 vol. folding engraved map with short tear 3pp. advertisements at end of vol.1 and 16pp. publisher`s catalogue at end of vol.2 some light foxing and browning contemporary tree calf spines gilt a little rubbed 1776; and another copy lacking map 8vo (4)(4)
Lear (Edward) Views in the Seven Ionian Islands first edition tinted lithograph vignette title and 20 plates some foxing and light staining mostly marginal list of subscribers at end one text leaf torn gutta percha perished and all leaves and plates loose original cloth lettered in gilt a little soiled and stained [Blackmer 987] folio 1863. *** “The finest of Lear`s productions as a traveller...the most desirable of all of his books.” (Levi Edward Lear: A Biography).
Hamilton (Charles) An Historical Relation of the...Rohilla Afghans first edition modern boards 8vo 1787. *** A first-hand account of the annexation of Rohilkind in 1774 by Shuja-ud-daula with the assistance of a brigade of the East India Company`s troops provided by Warren Hastings. Hafiz Rahmat the leader of the Rohillas was killed; this action was included in the charges against Hastings during his later trial for impeachment. Hamilton an orientalist was an early member of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta.
(William Henry army officer in the East India Company and naturalist 1790-1872) 7 Autograph Letters signed to George Matcham 31pp. 8vo East India House 27th April 1819 - 16th July 1849 on Buddhism his writings on India antiquities etc. “Colonel Sykes is very glad to have it in his power to meet Mr. Matcham`s wishes respecting the “Notes on Ancient India” and transmits for his acceptance (through Mr. Calder) almost the last disposable copy in his possession” loosely inserted in a copy of Sykes`s Notes on the Religious Moral and Political State of India Before the Mahomedan Invasion signed presentation copy from the author to George Matcham upper hinge broken original cloth faded joints split 8vo 1841; and 4 pages of manuscript notes (1 from the Asiatic Society 3 February 1844) v.s. v.d. (12). *** George Matcham Nelson`s brother-in-law. George Matcham (1753-1833) traveller; married Catherine (`Kitty` 1767-1842) daughter of Rev. Edmund and Catherine Nelson and sister of Horatio. (William Henry army officer in the East India Company and naturalist 1790-1872) 7 Autograph Letters signed to George Matcham 31pp. 8vo East India House 27th April 1819 - 16th July 1849 on Buddhism his writings on India antiquities etc. “Colonel Sykes is very glad to have it in his power to meet Mr. Matcham`s wishes respecting the “Notes on Ancient India” and transmits for his acceptance (through Mr. Calder) almost the last disposable copy in his possession” loosely inserted in a copy of Sykes`s Notes on the Religious Moral and Political State of India Before the Mahomedan Invasion signed presentation copy from the author to George Matcham upper hinge broken original cloth faded joints split 8vo 1841; and 4 pages of manuscript notes (1 from the Asiatic Society 3 February 1844) v.s. v.d. (12). *** George Matcham Nelson`s brother-in-law. George Matcham (1753-1833) traveller; married Catherine (`Kitty` 1767-1842) daughter of Rev. Edmund and Catherine Nelson and sister of Horatio.
Ockley (Simon) The Conquest of Syria Persia and Aegypt by the Saracens first edition copy with 2 versions of the dedication name on title contemporary panelled calf spine gilt rubbed ends of spine worn joints tender 8vo [Blackmer 1216] for R. Knaplock [and 4 others] 1708. *** This copy includes 2 sligthly different versions of the dedication to Henry Aldrich the second ommitting his designation as `One of Her Majesty`s Chaplain in Ordinary` and with other changes inserted in the preface.
Pardoe (Julia) The Beauties of the Bosphorus [with] Beattie`s The Danube 8 divisional vol. 2 additional engraved vignette titles 2 portraits 3 maps and 165 plates generally very clean with tissue guards original pictorial cloth gilt spine ends a little frayed 4to [c.1840]. *** Unusual to find in this original divisional format and in such clean condition.
Prisse D`Avennes (A.C.T.E.) Oriental Album. Characters Costumes and Modes of Life in the Valley of the Nile second edition 31 tinted lithograph plates all partially hand-coloured 2 laid down some foxing contemporary red half morocco gilt rubbed upper joint cracked [Blackmer 1357] folio 1851. *** The frontispiece portrait of the artist`s friend George Lloyd is misbound in the middle of the book (and is one of the plates laid down). The portrait shows Lloyd reclining dressed in the robes of a sheikh with a hookah and camels in the background. Lloyd a botanist accompanying the expedition accidentally shot himself whilst cleaning a rifle.
-. Whymper (Edward) Travels amongst the Great Andes of the Equator 2 vol. (including Appendix) in 3 first edition presentation copy signed by the author to Charles Edward Mathews 3 maps in separate slip-case plates and illustrations green half morocco by Zaehnsdorf gilt t.e.g. [Neate W66; Perret 4559] 4to 1892-91. *** Superb association copy of one of the great South American mountaineering books. The warm inscription reads “To Charles Edward Mathews in grateful remembrance of kindly assistance rendered towards the journey described in this volume. Edward Whymper. May 28 1892.” Mathews is mentioned with warm gratitude for his assistance in Whymper`s preface p.xii. Both vol. also with bookplate of C.E.Mathews mountaineer and author of The Annals of Mont Blanc 1898.
(Rev. Thomas) The Baltic...with a Notice of the White Sea folding map with short tear occasional foxing 24pp. publisher`s catalogue at end original cloth spine faded 1854 § Dennett (Capt. John Frederick) The Voyages and Travels of Captains Ross Parry Franklin and Mr.Belzoni engraved frontispiece additional engraved vignette title and 9 plates only (of 10 lacking Captain Ross in Polar Dress) some foxing to plates contemporary half calf rubbed 1837 8vo (2) (Rev. Thomas) The Baltic...with a Notice of the White Sea folding map with short tear occasional foxing 24pp. publisher`s catalogue at end original cloth spine faded 1854 § Dennett (Capt. John Frederick) The Voyages and Travels of Captains Ross Parry Franklin and Mr.Belzoni engraved frontispiece additional engraved vignette title and 9 plates only (of 10 lacking Captain Ross in Polar Dress) some foxing to plates contemporary half calf rubbed 1837 8vo (2)(2)
Delano (Amasa) A Narrative of Voyages and Travels...comprising Three Voyages round the World second edition engraved portrait frontispiece one plate folding map foxed and browned throughout as usual contemporary sheep worn new spine label [Ferguson 673; Sabin 19349] 8vo Boston for the author 1818. *** The book is best known as the sourcebook for Melville`s Benito Cerino. The author recounts his travels between 1790 and 1810; he visited the Pelew Hawaiian and Galapagos Islands; Manila Canton and Macao; New Guinea Australia and the East Indies; and Chile and Peru. Also includes accounts of whaling and seal-hunting.
Funnell (William) A Voyage round the World containing an Account of Captain Dampier`s Expedition first edition 5 folding engraved maps 10 plates contemporary panelled calf paper repairs to spine ends rubbed [Sabin 26213; Hill 665] 8vo by W.Botham for James Knapton 1707. *** According to Hill it was “Funnell not Dampier who really circumnavigated the glove on this voyage as Dampier proceeded only as far as the South Seas. The purpose of the expedition was to harass the Spaniards and take plunder from vessels and towns in South America. Its failure was due to differences that arose between the two men. Funnell arrived in England before Dampier and seized the opportunity to compose a relation of his voyage a task for which he was poorly qualified. His narrative contained much that was objectionable to Dampier who immediately afterwards published a “Vindication” of his voyage pointing out Funnell`s misrepresentations.”
Mackenzie ( Sir Alexander) Voyages from Montreal on the River St. Laurence through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans; In the Years 1789 and 1793. With a preliminary account of the Rise Progress and Present State of the Fur Trade of that Country first edition half-title engraved portrait frontispiece and 3 folding maps 1 hand-coloured in outline errata f. at end later ink or pencil marginalia offsetting to title preliminaries foxed maps with offsetting a few short or very short splits in folds and a little spotting the other 2 with a short tear mostly marginal occasional spotting or foxing mostly marginal contemporary calf rebacked in later gilt morocco corners repaired rubbed [Hill 1063; Howes M133; Sabin 43414] 4to for T.Cadell Jun. and W. Davies 1801. *** The first known transcontinental crossing. Mackenzie worked for the North West Company rivals of the Hudson`s Bay Company. The expedition followed the Mackenzie River from the Great Slave Lake on to the river`s delta on the Arctic Ocean. It crossed the Rocky Mountains in 1793 travelling from Fort Chipewyan to the Pacific Coast. The work includes vocabularies of a number of Indian languages.
(Sir George Leonard) An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China 3 vol. including Atlas first edition text vol. with 2 engraved portrait frontispieces of The Earl of Macartney and the Emperor Tchien Lung an engraved plate of Camellia Sesanqua and illustrations an advertisement f. to vol.1 atlas vol. with 44 maps and plates a few folding or double-page text vol. with some light foxing plates and maps with some mostly marginal light foxing and with a narrow mostly light water-stain to outer margin occasional offsetting but generally in good condition text vol. contemporary calf gilt sympathetically rebacked spines faded corners repaired atlas vol. original boards with original printed label to upper cover sympathetically rebacked corners a little worn some soiling [Cox I:344; Cordier Sinica 2382] a good set 4to & folio W. Bulmer and Co. 1797. *** The official account of Lord Macartney`s voyage and embassy to the Qianlong emperor in 1792-94. Includes calls at Madeira Tenerife Rio de Janeiro Java and Sumatra. (Sir George Leonard) An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China 3 vol. including Atlas first edition text vol. with 2 engraved portrait frontispieces of The Earl of Macartney and the Emperor Tchien Lung an engraved plate of Camellia Sesanqua and illustrations an advertisement f. to vol.1 atlas vol. with 44 maps and plates a few folding or double-page text vol. with some light foxing plates and maps with some mostly marginal light foxing and with a narrow mostly light water-stain to outer margin occasional offsetting but generally in good condition text vol. contemporary calf gilt sympathetically rebacked spines faded corners repaired atlas vol. original boards with original printed label to upper cover sympathetically rebacked corners a little worn some soiling [Cox I:344; Cordier Sinica 2382] a good set 4to & folio W. Bulmer and Co. 1797. *** The official account of Lord Macartney`s voyage and embassy to the Qianlong emperor in 1792-94. Includes calls at Madeira Tenerife Rio de Janeiro Java and Sumatra.
(Captain Samuel) An Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Thibet first edition ?large paper copy engraved folding map 13 plates all but one engraved the other an aquatint after George Stubbs including a double-page plate of Tibetan characters a few small stains but generally internally crisp and clean new endpapers modern calf gilt spine faded [Cox I 346; Yakushi T277a] 4to W. Bulmer and Co. 1800. *** The first eye-witness report of Tibet and Bhutan to be published in English. Turner an army officer in the East India Company led Warren Hasting`s mission to the countries in 1783 and 1784. His “account of carefully observed conditions in Tibet and Bhutan their forms of government religious customs trade and topography has stood the test of time and remained a source of great value” (ODNB). The plates include an image of the Bhutanese yak that Turner succeeded shipping alive to Hastings in England where it was painted by George Stubbs. (Captain Samuel) An Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Thibet first edition ?large paper copy engraved folding map 13 plates all but one engraved the other an aquatint after George Stubbs including a double-page plate of Tibetan characters a few small stains but generally internally crisp and clean new endpapers modern calf gilt spine faded [Cox I 346; Yakushi T277a] 4to W. Bulmer and Co. 1800. *** The first eye-witness report of Tibet and Bhutan to be published in English. Turner an army officer in the East India Company led Warren Hasting`s mission to the countries in 1783 and 1784. His “account of carefully observed conditions in Tibet and Bhutan their forms of government religious customs trade and topography has stood the test of time and remained a source of great value” (ODNB). The plates include an image of the Bhutanese yak that Turner succeeded shipping alive to Hastings in England where it was painted by George Stubbs.
South America.- Darwin (Charles) Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty`s Ships Adventure and Beagle vol. 1 & 2 and Appendix to vol. 2 only first edition 8 folding engraved maps and 48 illustrations browning foxing and some damp-staining to plates lacking half-title to vol.1 and advertisements to end of appendix contemporary dark blue half morocco gilt rubbed bookplate to front pastedowns [Freeman 10] 8vo 1839.
Australia.- Burney (Capt. James) A Chronological History of the Discoveries in the South Sea or Pacific Ocean 5 vol first edition 41 engraved maps and plates most folding some slight browning and spotting dusty at edges otherwise very clean original paper covered boards uncut some boards detached and lacking spines in most cases worn bookplates to front endpapers of Doncaster Library and William Chadwick of Arksey author who presented this set [Sabin 9387] 4to 1803-17. *** James Burney was the brother of the novelist Fanny Burney a Lieutenant on Cook`s second and third voyages giving his name to Burney`s Beach in Queen Charlotte Sound New Zealand; he was also a FRS from 1809.
Matheson (James) The Present Position and Prospects of the British Trade with China first edition presentation copy from the author half-title original cloth printed paper label to upper cover upper joint starting but holding firm spine ends and corners slightly frayed rubbed a few scratches [Cordier 2178; Lust 647] 8vo 1836. *** The Scot Matheson was a founder of the Canton based trading firm Jardine Matheson and Company. In 1827 he provided a small hand press for the printing of the Canton Register; the first English language newspaper in China. He returned to Scotland in the early 1840s and bought the Isle of Lewis for over half a million pounds and built Lews Castle near Stornoway. The presentation inscription reads `?Col. Oswald with the author`s compts.`
Egypt.- [Poole (Sophia)] The Englishwoman in Egypt: Letters from Cairo Written during a residence there in 1842 3 & 4 3 vol. first edition (including second series vol.3) wood-engraved frontispiece 20 plates and a plan with a key 8pp. advertisements at end of vol.2 some spotting or light foxing near fine original green cloth spine gilt [Blackmer 1329] 8vo 1844-1846. *** The third volume which appeared in 1846 contains letters written in 1845 and 1846. Mrs. Poole accompanied her brother Edward Lane to Egypt in 1842 and remained there for seven years. The historical notices of Cairo were from notes by Lane. In 1860 Mrs. Poole with her son Reginald provided the descriptions for Francis Frith`s Egypt Sinai and Jerusalem and for his Cairo Sinai Jerusalem and the Pyramids of Egypt.
La Touche (Thomas Henry Digges 1865-1938) A collection of 250 glass positive slides comprising 214 landscape architectural and figure subjects and 36 drawings maps and diagrams each 8 x 8cm. edges paper-taped all but a few with individual printed titles several rather tarnished otherwise in good condition preserved in a four-drawer fitted wooden box with the label of the Manchester slide-makers Flatters & Garnett c.1882-1897 (250) *** La Touche was appointed to the Geological Survey of India based in Calcutta in 1881. His first expeditions covered here were in search of coal deposits in the little-known hills of Khasi Garo and Singpho along the Brahmaputra in Assam. Photographs of the terrain are supplemented by an interesting group of studies of the region`s villagers. Later journeys took him further afield along the Himalayas to Sikkim Nepal Tibet Jamma and Kashmir where he photographed rock formations mountain valleys glaciers and other geological features. Many of the present subjects document La Touche`s important contribution to the study of the Great Assam Earthquake of 1897 published two years later for which he surveyed landslips and damaged buildings at the epicentre the hill station of Shillong. His correspondence is preserved in the British Library (Mss Eur C258) and includes frequent references to his photography. The archives of the Geological Survey of India include some dozens of his glass plates but this collection appears to be the most extensive to have survived. See: Roger Bilham Tom La Touche and the Great Assam Earthquake of 12 June 1897: Letters from the Epicenter Historical Seismologist 2008 (online version consulted) with grateful acknowledgement.
(Major L.A.) Among the Himalayas first edition the author`s own copy with his signature to title and with his pencil corrections throughout plates and illustrations folding colour map at end original pictorial cloth spine a little faded spine ends frayed t.e.g. rubbed [Marshall 1094; Yakushi W03a] 8vo 1899. *** A pencil note reads `this appears to be the author`s copy which he was using preparatory to the issuing of the second edition`. His pencil notes are found on over 40 pp. (Major L.A.) Among the Himalayas first edition the author`s own copy with his signature to title and with his pencil corrections throughout plates and illustrations folding colour map at end original pictorial cloth spine a little faded spine ends frayed t.e.g. rubbed [Marshall 1094; Yakushi W03a] 8vo 1899. *** A pencil note reads `this appears to be the author`s copy which he was using preparatory to the issuing of the second edition`. His pencil notes are found on over 40 pp.
-. [Walker (George)] The Costume of Yorkshire first edition titles and text in English and French 40 hand-coloured aquatint plates by R. and D.Havell after George Walker tissue guards some foxing to guards but plates very clean contemporary calf gilt green morocco label a little rubbed at edges [Abbey Life 433; Colas 3044; Tooley 498] folio 1814 [plates watermarked 1811]. *** Depicting a variety of workers` occupations as well as sports such as nor and spell hawking and racing sea-bathing and the militia. “Plate 3 [`The Collier`] is of particular interest in being the first representation of a steam-engine on rails; built by Murray & Blenkinsop Leeds in 1812 about two years before Stephenson`s engine it was used from 1812 until 1833.” Abbey.
Castell (Robert) The Villas of the Ancients Illustrated first edition subscriber`s edition list of subscribers 13 engraved plates including 9 double-page by P.Fourdrinier engraved head- and tail-pieces some by G.King 1 folding plate and 2K1-2 with marginal tears repaired bookplate of Charles Edward Lefroy to endpaper contemporary reversed calf joints splitting at head and base of spine water-staining to base of upper cover scuffing and peeling to corners rubbed [Fowler 81] folio for the author 1728. *** One of a small number of de luxe copies for subscribers this copy has a variant title with a rule above the date. “This work is considered the first attempt at the theoretical restoration of ancient buildings and is said to have helped in the transition from the formal to the landscape garden.” Fowler.
Herculaneum.- Le Antichita di Ercolano Esposte 5 vol. only (of 9 lacking vol. 2 3 6 & 9) half-titles titles in red and black with engraved vignettes additional engraved title 2 portraits (only of 5) double-page map and 288 plates 5 double-page or folding numerous engraved head-pieces vignettes and initials map torn and repaired some offsetting a few endpapers creased vol.1 front endpaper detached some hinges a little weak Viscount Palmerston`s copy with his bookplate to pastedowns vol. 1 in contemporary mottled calf gilt front cover detached spine ends and label chipped corners bumped the rest in original decorative wrappers some spine ends worn with loss folio Naples 1757-92.
Guildford Surrey.- [History of Guildford] 2 vol. only of ?3 collection of prints watercolours and ephemera illustrative of the history of Guildford comprising: c. 180 prints including: The South West Prospect of Guildford... Saml: & Nath:l Buck 1738; c. 390 watercolours and drawings including: c. 130 watercolours or monochrome wash watercolours (many of church monuments) and drawings by Edward and John Hassell and Henry Prosser some signed or initialled many unsigned; a monochrome wash watercolour of a view in Guildford by Henry James Sage; others by William Crouch Jonathan Wisambert and Mary Anne Kemp; c. 30 broadsides & ephemera including: Morgan (Thomas) Moral Truths: Humble inscribed To... Lord Onslow [not in ESTC] Guildford 1800; Guildford Institute... William Bovill... on Steam Power... George Dawson... on Alfred the Great... 1857; Guildford Institute... Mrs. Clara Lucas Balfour will deliver a Lecture on Charlotte Brontë (Currer Bell)... 1858; Cricket. A Match will be Played on the Ground Woodbridge Road Guildford... 1858; Grand Set-To for the Guildford Belt! Between Young Onslow The Guildford Pet and Billy John The Wotton Potter [c. 1858]; Advertisement Whereas on Sunday... Afternoon; some Person took out of a Bureau... in the Shop of Mr John Howard... in Guildford... seven Portugal peices of Gold... John Howard [not in ESTC] Guildford J. Ware [eighteenth century]; all of views of Guildford and the surrounding area including: Stoke Lane Guildford Castle Castle Arch St. Mary`s Church Quarry Street The Corn Exchange High Street Abbot`s Hospital (exterior and interior) all in Guildford and the surrounding area including: Merrow Wonersh Clandon Albury Losely etc. engravings lithographs watercolors drawings brass rubbings manuscript notes (on heraldry) tipped-in or laid down in 2 vol. in modern half red morocco gilt t.e.g. by Bayntun folio.
Buckland (Frank) Log-Book of a Fisherman and Zoologist first edition signed presentation copy from the author to Henry Lee half-title wood-engraved frontispiece 3 plates and illustrations half-title browned and with offsetting from presentation inscription on front free endpaper upper hinge broken original green cloth spine gilt chipped at spine ends corners a little worn [W&S p.45] 8vo 1875. *** A good association copy. Lee was an adviser and friend to Buckland. The presentation inscription reads `To his friend Henry Lee with Frank Buckland`s Very Kindest Regards 37 Albany St Aug 12 1875`. Loosely inserted is an advertisement card for a “Preserved Indian`s Head” dated 1868. Provenance: Dr. Emile Louis Bruno Clement (1844-1928) explorer and ethnographer and by descent through the family.
Darwin (Charles) The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex 2 vol. first edition second issue (with list of works by author on verso of title instead of errata and with p.297 of vol.1 reset with first word `When`) wood-engraved illustrations 16pp. advertisements at end of both vol. occasional spotting and some foxing (the latter mostly to endpapers) a little finger-soiling upper hinges broken lower hinges weak original green cloth gilt crease to spine of vol.2 rubbed at extremities [Freeman 938] 8vo 1871. *** `The Descent understood by Darwin as a sequel to the Origin was written with a maturity and depth of learning that marked Darwin`s status as an élite gentleman of science.....the Descent of Man brought the full force of evolutionary proposals directly into the heart of ordinary Victorian life....` (Adrian Desmond James Moore and Janet Browne Oxford DNB) Provenance: Dr. Emile Louis Bruno Clement (1844-1928) explorer and ethnographer and by descent through the family.
Wallace (Alfred Russel) The Malay Archipelago 2 vol. first edition 2 folding maps 8 wood-engraved plates numerous illustrations lacking half-titles light foxing at beginnings and ends contemporary half calf spines worn 1869; and a first edition of Tennent`s History of Ceylon in contemporary half calf 8vo (3) *** Provenance: Dr. Emile Louis Bruno Clement (1844-1928) explorer and ethnographer and by descent through the family.
Album of botanical watercolours decorative title page inscribed “Drawings from Nature by A.D.D. begining April 1821” with 31 skillfully executed botanical studies most captioned and dated in pen and ink with one drawn from the “Chief Justice`s Garden at Merville 1821” 30 watercolours over pencil with 1 pencil drawing including 5 later watercolours dated 1853-1864 possibly by a different hand 2 loosely inserted with one on wove paper watermarked 1852 occasional minor spotting and finger-soiling a collector`s ink stamp of indistinct intials surmounted by a gold crown [not in Lugt] pasted on back cover contemporary half morocco over marbled boards worn upper corner of spine damaged oblong 4to c.1821-1864. *** The drawing of a passion flower in this album is from the garden of William Downes 1st Baron Downes (1751-1826). He was one of the leading Irish judges of his day and resided at Merville House Dublin for several years. He was the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland from 1803 to 1822.
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