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Lot 1481
A box of mixed miscellaneous including a bone/ivory gavel, 2 sherry decanter labels, a large amber bead, odd items of costume jewellery, 4 small carved ebony elephants, a yellow metal chain link brooch, a Royal Artillery badge, hat pins, a napkin ring etc. and a good quantity of Heart shaped Badges each with map of Wales
Lot 352
A SELECTION OF BOOKS BY TOLKIEN Lord of the Rings Trilogy, published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Comprising:- The Fellowship of the Ring, 5th Impression 1956, The Two Towers, 1st Edition 1954, The Return of the King, 1st Edition, 1955, all red cloth binding - no dust cover, all with a map attached
Lot 64
Gessi Pasha (Romolo) Seven Years in The Soudan first edition frontispiece Appendix coloured folding map at end plates and illustrations edges spotted original decorative cloth scuffing to upper cover head and foot of spine worn 1882 § Mackenzie (D.R.) The Spirit-Ridden Konde frontispiece illustrations folding map at end original cloth spine a little faded head and foot a little rubbed 1925 § Hutchinson (Edward) The Slave Trade in East Africa map occasional spotting original cloth 1874 8vo (3)
Lot 65
Schweinfurth (Dr. Georg) The Heart of Africa 2 vol. third edition frontispieces 14 plates folding map ownership inscription to front free endpaper original pictorial cloth spines a little faded [c.1880] § Portal (Sir Gerald) The British Misson to Uganda portrait frontispiece 31pp. publisher`s catalogue at end folding map The Earl of Portsmouth bookplate to paste-down original cloth gilt library sticker to upper cover slightly cocked head and foot of spine chipped 1894 8vo (3)(2)
Lot 67
Colomb (Philip Howard) Slave-Catching in the India first edition half-title frontispiece 7 plates folding map the Winterton copy with book label original cloth spine faded cocked 8vo 1873. *** A scarce work. Colomb captained the H.M.S. Dryad in the Persian Gulf where he made a study of the Arab slave trade centered around Zanzibar and Oman. "His book is by far the most interesting and informative of the accounts published by sundry officers who served on the East India station." Coupland The Exploitation of East Africa 1856-1890.
Lot 70
New Zealand.- Kerry-Nicholls (J.H.) The King Count first edition 32pp. advertisments at end large folding map portrait frontispiece portrait vignette on title 6 plates text-illustrations early ownership inscription on title original pictorial cloth little rubbed and marked front hinge tender 8vo 1884.
![[Alvarez de Colmenar (Juan)] Beschryving van Spanj 5 parts in 1 first edition engraved frontispiece title vignette dedication](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/1574/2809537/72-2011110133925_468x382.jpg)
Lot 72
[Alvarez de Colmenar (Juan)] Beschryving van Spanj 5 parts in 1 first edition engraved frontispiece title vignette dedication folding map 164 maps and views in the text half-title gathering * bound before half-title *1 & 4 tape-repaired the latter with margins defective & creased folding map foxed and with small tear at fold little marked elsewhere stamp on old fly-leaf modern brown half morocco folio Leiden Pieter van der Aa 1707.
Lot 73
[Castera (Jean-Henri de) The Life of Catharine II 3 vol. first English edition engraved frontispieces and a folding map of the Russian Empire 6pp. advertisements at end map foxed occasional spotting contemporary tree calf spines gilt and with red and green leather labels skilfully rebacked preserving original backstrips 8vo T.N. Longman nd J. Debrett 1798. *** With much on the geography climate and economics of Russia.
Lot 75
Dodwell (Edward) A Classical and Topographical Tou 2 vol. first edition 66 engraved plates 2 hand-coloured some folding wood-engraved illustrations in text lacks folding map foxing and browning ink inscription in Greek on title of vol. I ink signature on front free endpapers hinges weak contemporary morocco-backed cloth rubbed and faded vol. II spine repaired with tape [Weber 1 62; Atabey 356; Blackmer 492] 4to 1819; sold not subject to return.
Lot 94
Voyages.- Cook (Capt. James) A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean 4 vol. first octavo edition engraved portrait frontispiece to vol.1 folding map and 49 plates a few folding one loose half-titles to vol.2-4 list of subscribers and list of plates at end of vol.4 some offsetting later blue half calf spines gilt joints a little rubbed vol.1 lower cover almost detached and backstrip loose otherwise an attractive set 8vo 1784.
Lot 99
Sayer (R.) and J. Bennett. The American Militar being an Approved Collection of Correct Maps...of the British Colonies; especially...the Theatre of War first edition variant without colon after `London` on title 6 folding engraved maps on thick paper coloured in outline map 1 small tear at head map 2 tear at fold at head map 5 small tears at head map 6 tears at fold repairs on verso inner margins of title and text reinforced title browned offsetting and light browning to maps later calf-backed marbled boards covers scuffed corners worn new end-papers 8vo R. Sayer and J. Bennet [1776?]. *** The so-called `Holster Atlas` `calculated in its Bulk and Price to suit the Pockets of Officers of all Ranks` (from the Advertisment).
Lot 100
Atkyns (Robert) The Ancient and Present State of G first edition engraved portrait frontispiece with tape repair to outer edge 8 engrvaed plates of coats-of-arms all trimmed to lower edge 62 double-page engraved plates by and after Kip only (of 64) also lacking map plates generally clean some water-stining to text several repairs and margins or corners of text leaves replaced contemporary calf worn rebacked preserving old gilt spine and corners renewed folio by W.Bowyer for Robert Gosling 1712.
Lot 101
Ireland.- Willis (Nathaniel Parker) & Joseph Stirling Coyne. The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland 6 original parts 2 engraved additional vignette titles map and 118 plates after W.H.Bartlett lacking portrait some foxing original roan-backed glazed viridian boards title and vignette printed on upper covers spines gilt one slightly faded rubbed particularly at edges 4to [1841].
Lot 102
Willis (Nathaniel Parker) & Joseph Stirling Coyne. The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland 2 vol. engraved portrait additional vignette titles map and 118 plates after W.H.Bartlett tissue guards plates very clean contemporary morocco gilt g.e. worn spines defective vol.2 lacking lower cover upper detached 4to [1841].
Lot 105
Robson (George Fennell) Scenery of the Grampian Mo first edition list of subscribers errata slip folding engraved map and 41 soft-ground etched plates by Henry Morton after the author title torn and repaired some light foxing staining at end affecting map endpapers and margins of last few leaves and plates engraved bookplate of Ironside of Tennochside on front pastedown modern buckram-backed boards a little rubbed [Abbey Scenery 504] folio by the Author 1814.
Lot 687
KELLY’S DIRECTORY OF NORFOLK, 1937, with fdg map, orig cl gt worn and soiled, inner jnts split, some contents loose + KELLY’S DIRECTORY OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK, 1929, lacks Norfolk and Suffolk maps, orig cl gt, v worn and soiled, inner jnts split, some contents loose + REPORTS OF THE COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED IN PURSUANCE OF ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ……. CHARITIES AND EDUCATION OF THE POOR IN ENGLAND AND WALES ……, 1815-1835, orig ptd paper wraps, v worn and soiled (3)
![* Blaeu, Johannes Sterlin-shyr. [Amsterdam, 1654]. Approx. 56 by 65cm, hand coloured, previous fold, framed and glazed; and a](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10121/2805759/26-20101223123850_468x382.jpg)
![Münster, Sebastian Typus orbis a Ptol descriptus. [c.1545-70], double-page engraved map, new margins supplied, part of title](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10121/2805759/37-20101223124535_468x382.jpg)
Lot 37
Münster, Sebastian Typus orbis a Ptol descriptus. [c.1545-70], double-page engraved map, new margins supplied, part of title supplied in manuscript facsimile, some loss of neatline, wear to centre fold with some loss (repaired on verso), double glazed; Blaeu, J. Hantonia sive Southantonensis comitatus. [c.1646], double-page engraved map hand-coloured in outline with inset coat-of arms, 48.5 by 58.5cm., double-glazed; and a small collection of miscellaneous maps and prints
Lot 38
Orkney and Shetland Islands -- Brodie, J. A chart of that part of the North Sea from the Texel to the Naze of Norway. W. Faden, 1798, 61 by 89cm., folding map, edged in green cloth, offsetting; [Bellin] Cartes des isles de Hetland ou Schetland. [1764], 23 by 18.5cm; Norie, J.W. Heather`s new and improved chart of the Orkney Isles... revised and corrected by J.W. Norie, 1831. Folding engraved map, 67 by 97cm.; Sanson, Nicolas Les Isles Orcadney, ou Orkney, Schetland, ou Hetland & de Fero, ou Farre. Paris: P. Mariette, 1685. Double-page engraved map hand-coloured in outline, 47 by 60cm.; Collins, Greenvile The chief harbours in the islands of Orkney. [?1781]. Double-page engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, 53 by 63cm., Briet, Father Les isles de Scheetland. [1649], 9 by 11cm., Latin text on verso; Keer, Petrus Cathanes and Orknay Ins., [1599], 8.5 by 12cm., engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, English text on verso; Kitchin, T. A map of Orkney Shire. 16 by 18cm., stuck down on board; and 1 other, laid down (9)
Lot 43
Scotland -- Speed, John The kingdome of Scotland. London: John Sudbury and George Humbell, 1610. Engraved map, borders with King James I and other royal personages, hand-coloured in outline, text on verso, centre fold strengthened on verso, double glazed, slightly browned, slight loss at fold in lower margin, repaired on verso; Blaeu, Jan Extima Scotiae septentrionalis ora. Double-page engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, 52.5 by 64.5cm., Spanish text on verso, 11cm. split at centre fold, repaired on verso, double glazed; Petermann, A. Grossbrittanien. Gotha, 1869, map of Scotland [from Stieler`s Hand-Atlas], 35 by 42cm., framed and glazed (3)
![Speed, John 17TH CENTURY Stafford countie and town. London: Thomas Bassett and Ric. Chiswell, [1676]. 42 by 52cm., hand-colou](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10121/2805759/44-20101223124642_468x382.jpg)
Lot 44
Speed, John 17TH CENTURY Stafford countie and town. London: Thomas Bassett and Ric. Chiswell, [1676]. 42 by 52cm., hand-coloured engraved map, inset view of Stafford and Lichfield, left and right margins slightly trimmed, slight dampstain in lower left corner, framed and glazed; [Idem] The countie of Nottingham. London: John Sudbury and George Humble, 1611. 42 by 53.5cm., hand-coloured engraved map, inset view of Nottingham, framed and glazed; [Idem] Wilshire. London: Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell, [1676, or later]. 40.6 by 53cm., engraved map, inset view of Salisbury, double glazed, strengthened at centre fold on verso, some discolouration along centre fold (3)53cm wide, 43cm high Provenance: From the library of Springkell House.
![Sylvanus, Bernardus Prima Europae Tabula. [Venice, 1511]. Map on two engraved sheets, printed in red and black, margins worn](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10121/2805759/46-20101223124649_468x382.jpg)
Lot 46
Sylvanus, Bernardus Prima Europae Tabula. [Venice, 1511]. Map on two engraved sheets, printed in red and black, margins worn and repaired with some loss of marginal text and scale at base, 42 by 50cm., world map on verso, some discolouration along inner edge of maps Note: From "Claudi Ptholemaei Alexandrini liber geographicae cum tabulis..." [Colophon] "Venetus per Jacobum Pentium... MDXI". The earliest Venetian edition of Ptolemy is of significance because of the innovative approach of its editor, Bernard Sylvanus of Eboli, who extensively re-drew some of the Ptolemaic maps according to more up-to-date information. The map of the British Isles shows, for the first time, a more correct north-south orientation, Scotland and Ireland become recognisable and the outlines of the south coast of England and Cornwall are much improved.
Lot 67
Le Chevalier, Jean-Baptiste Description of the Plain of Troy: with a map of that region, delineated from an actual survey. Edinburgh: Printed for T. Cadell, 1791. First edition, 4to., 4 folding engraved maps/plans, half-title discarded [bound after] Gwynne, John Military memoirs of the Great Civil War. Being the Military Memoirs of John Gwynne; and an Account of the Earl of Glencairn`s Expedition, as General of His Majesty`s Forces, in the Highlands of Scotland, in the Years 1653 & 1654. Edinburgh: Printed for Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London, 1822. First edition, 4to., half-title discarded, contemporary half roan, green morocco label (for Gwynne) and paper label (for the other) Provenance: Gladstone library at Fasque, bookplate.
Lot 72
Sammes, Aylett Britannia antiqua illustrata or the antiquities of ancient Britain. London: printed by Thomas Roycroft, 1676. First edition, folio, first volume, title in red and black, double page map of Europe, heavy worm damage to outer margin up to page 15 [no text loss], section of title lacking and repaired at corners, later morocco gilt, worn and dampstained, later endpapers. Sold not subject to return. Note: Wing S535
![Elwes, Henry John A monograph of the genus lilium. London: printed by Taylor & Francis, [1877]- 1880. Folio, illustrated](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10121/2805759/92-20101223124920_468x382.jpg)
Lot 92
Elwes, Henry John A monograph of the genus lilium. London: printed by Taylor & Francis, [1877]- 1880. Folio, illustrated by W.H. Fitch, map, photographic plate by Bourne, 48 hand coloured plates, contemporary half morocco gilt, some very slight rubbing to edges, interior very clean and bright throughout; Grove, Arthur & Cotton, A.D. A supplement to Elwes` Monograph of the genus lilium. London: Dulau & Co, 1933-1937. Folio, 5 [of 9] parts, 20 hand coloured plates, original wrappers, some foxing to text leaves of parts 3-5 (6) Note: Great Flower Books, p.56 Provenance: Arthur Twisden Playne, bookplate.
Lot 102
Martin, John An account of the natives of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific ocean. London: John Murray, 1818. Second edition, 8vo, 2 volumes, folding map, frontispiece [browned], contemporary calf gilt, section of backstrip to volume I lacking, some rubbing to edges; Chateaubriand, Viscount de Travels in America and Italy. London: Henry Colburn, 1828. 8vo, 2 volumes, contemporary calf gilt, some light spotting to endpapers, bookplates (4)
Lot 103
Maw, George A monograph of the genus crocus. London: Dulau and Co., 1886. First edition, 4to, half-title, 81 hand-coloured lithographed plates after Maw, double-page map, 2 double-page tables, contemporary green morocco gilt, a.e.g., some slight rubbing to edges and fading to backstrip, some foxing to early leaves Note: Great Flower Books, p.67; Nissen BBI 1316 George Maw dedicated his book Monograph of the genus Crocus (London, 1886) to Mr and Mrs Charles Danford, whose journeys he states "throughout the length and breadth of Asia Minor in the years 1876, 1878 and 1879, added much to the knowledge of Crocuses in that district. Many of the Vignettes appearing in the present book have been engraved from original sketches made by Mr Danford in the remote mountain region of the Taurus and other parts of Asia Minor, and to Mrs Danford I am indebted for the roots of several new species of Crocus discovered by her, and also for much valuable information respecting the habitats of Crocuses throughout Asia Minor." Crocus Danfordiae is illustrated on plate 63 and was discovered by Mrs Danford in 1879.
Lot 146
Macculloch, J.R. A descriptive and statistical account of the British empire. London: Longmans &c., 1847. Third edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, original cloth, slightly spotted; [Francklin, Thomas] Matilda, a tragedy. London: T. Cadell, 1775. 8vo, modern boards; Jameson, Robert A treatise on the external characters of minerals. Edinburgh: Bell & Bradfute, [1805]. 8vo, original boards, uncut, lacking the plates, neatly rebacked, boards slightly soiled; Prescott, W.H. The complete works. London: Gibbings, 1896. 12 volumes, 8vo, original blue cloth gilt; Lawrence, T.E. Seven pillars of wisdom. 1935. First trade edition, 4to, original buckram, spine faded; D`Alton, E.A. History of Ireland. 1910. 6 volumes, large 8vo, original cloth gilt; Hawarde, John Les reportes del cases in camera stellata 1593 to 1609. 4to, Privately Printed, 1894, plates, original buckram gilt; Whymper, Edward Travels amongst the great Andes of the Equator. 1892. 8vo, lacking the supplementary volume, folding map in pocket, original cloth, binding spotted; Archaeological exhibition. Aberdeen. Catalogue of historical portraits. Aberdeen 1859. 4 copies, 8vo, original cloth, paper label on cover; Edmond, J.P. The Aberdeen printers. Edward Raban to James Nicol. Aberdeen: J. & J.P. Edmond & Spark, 1884-86. 4 volumes, 8vo, original boards, 2 spines slightly chipped; Constable, Thomas Archibald Constable and his literary correspondents. Edinburgh, 1873. 3 volumes, 8vo, mezzotint frontispiece, original cloth, volume 3 joint split and hinges repaired; and 3 others (39)
Lot 171
Stevenson, Robert Louis Kidnapped. 1886, map loose and split at one fold, some spotting, early inscription on endpaper "Euan Baillie, Filleigh, Chudleigh, Devon. Gr. Grd.son of the Colin Campbell of this story"; Idem The merry men. 1887. A few pages loose; Idem The master of Ballantrae. 1889. ?Library label removed from upper cover; [& Fanny van de Grift Stevenson] The dynamiter. 1885. 4 leaves at end torn without loss, some spotting; Idem A footnote to history. Map, Idem, and Lloyd Osbourne The wrecker. 1892; Idem The black arrow. 1888. Spine very faded; [Idem & Lloyd Osbourne] The wrong box. 1889. One leaf soiled; Idem Islands nights` entertainments. 1893. Plates, all first editions, many with advertisements, all original cloth, some spotting, most rubbed or slightly rubbed; and 18 others by R.L.S., mostly later first editions, and 2 about R.L.S. (29)
Lot 172
Alison, A. History of Europe. 1860-61. 24 volumes including atlas and index volume, contemporary calf, rubbed; Bewick, Thomas History of British birds. Newcastle: E. Walker for T. Bewick, 1799-1804. 2 volumes, 8vo, woodcuts, contemporary calf, worn, one volume rebacked, one volume worn, covers detached; Archer, T. The war in Egypt and the Soudan. 1886. 4 volumes, 8vo, original cloth gilt; Groome, F.H. Ordnance gazetteer of Scotland. 1884. 6 volumes, 8vo, plates, folding maps, original cloth gilt; Churchill, Sir W. The second world war. 1948-1954. First editions, 6 volumes, 8vo, dust-jackets; Dulac, Edmund Fairy book. [N.d.], 4to, 15 mounted coloured plates, original cloth; Ordnance Survey Index to the Ordnance Survey of Peebleshire. Undated, hand-coloured engraved map, dissected and backed on linen, folding into cloth covers; Gibbon, Edward The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. London, 1817. 12 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, rebacked, some spotting; Clarendon, E. Hyde, Earl of The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England. Oxford, 1707. 3 volumes bound in 6, 8vo, engraved portraits, rebacked, boards somewhat wormed; Potter, Beatrix The tale of little pig Robinson. 1930, reprinted. 4to, coloured plates, dust-jacket (quantity); sold not subject to return
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