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Lot 45
Africa.- Peters (Dr Carl) New Light on Dark Africa, first edition, heliogravure portrait frontispiece, plates and illustrations, folding colour map in pocket at end (1 or 2 marginal tears), occasional soiling, scattered spotting, cracked hinges, original pictorial cloth, a little rubbed at edges, [Czech p.128, Hosken p.157], 8vo, 1891.
Lot 48
Africa.- Powell-Cotton (Maj. P.H.G.) A Sporting Trip through Abyssinia, first edition, half-title, frontispiece, illustrations, large folding colour map loosely inserted, 12pp. publisher's advertisements at end, original zebra endpapers, original variant plain red cloth, gilt spine lettering, slight bumping to spine extremities, [Czech p.133], 8vo, 1902.⁂ "Numerous hunting episodes dot this excellent narrative of sport and exploration in the Abyssinian hinterland." (Czech)
Lot 50
Africa.- Schulz (Aurel) & August Hammar, The New Africa: a Journey up the Chobe and Down the Okovanga Rivers, half-title, portrait frontispiece, 4 tinted plates, 1 folding map, illustrations, unopened, bookplate, original pictorial cloth, rubbed, small loss to spine head, New York, 1897 § Pitman (Captain C. R. S.) A Game Warden Takes Stock, first edition, frontispiece, plates, folding map at end, ex-W.H.Smith library with bookplate, abrasion mark to title, original cloth, a little rubbed, [Czech p.131], 1942 § Wardenburg (Fred A.) Operation Safari, first edition, one of 250 copies, ink inscription to title, privately printed, 1948; Safari Encore, first edition, one of 400 copies, privately printed, 1950, inscribed and signed by author, frontispiece, illustrations, illustrated endpapers, original cloth; and others, Africa, v.s. (sm.qty)
Lot 51
Africa.- Slavery.- Buxton (Thomas Fowell) The African Slave Trade and its Remedy, 14pp. prospectus bound at beginning, folding engraved map, ink signature to front free endpaper verso, original cloth, faded spine, a little rubbed, [Hosken p.36], 1840 § Cooper (Joseph) The Lost Continent; or Slavery and the Slave-trade in Africa, 1875, first edition, folding colour map, one or two faint scattered spots, ink inscription, original cloth, gilt, slight bumping to extremities, [Hosken p.50], 1875 § Newman (Henry Stanley) Banani: the Transition from Slavery to Freedom in Zanzibar and Pemba, folding colour map frontispiece, faint spotting to first few leaves, strengthened upper hinge, original decorative cloth, a little rubbed, Headley Brothers, n.d., 8vo (3)
Lot 55
Africa.- Stern (Rev. Henry A.) Wanderings among the Falashas in Abyssinia, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by author on title, tinted wood engraved frontispiece and 7 plates, illustrations, folding map, small marginal tear (repaired), 4pp. advertisements at end, bookplate, new endpapers, original cloth, rubbed, 8vo, 1862.
Lot 56
NO RESERVE Africa.- Stigand (Capt. C.H.) The Land of the Zinj being an Account of British East Africa, its Ancient History and Present Inhabitants, first edition, half-title, frontispiece, large folding colour map in pocket at end, plates and illustrations, original cloth, slight bumping to spine head, [Hosken p.192], 8vo, 1913.
Lot 58
Africa.- Swayne (Capt. H.G.C.) Seventeen Trips through Somáliland: a Record of Exploration & Big Game Shooting, 1885 to 1893, first edition, frontispiece, plates and illustrations, folding map bound at end, ink signatures, fore-edges discreetly strengthened (pp.125-128), contemporary cloth, slightly bumped, [Czech pp.161-162], 1895 § Drake-Brockman (R. E.) The Mammals of Somaliland, first edition, frontispiece, plates and illustrations, original cloth, [Czech p.52], 1910 § Collins (Douglas) A Tear for Somalia, signed and inscribed by Collins, original cloth, dust-jacket, slight chipping to extremities, 1960; and 2 others, Somaliland, 8vo (5)
Lot 66
Birds.- Meinertzhagen (Colonel R.) Nicoll's Birds of Egypt, 2 vol., portrait frontispiece, 3 folding colour maps, original cloth, gilt, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1930; Birds of Arabia, lacking folding map, later half morocco, gilt, Oliver and Boyd, 1954; Pirates and Predators: the Piratical and Predatory Habits of Birds, frontispiece, original cloth, gilt, faint spotting to upper cover, price-clipped dust-jacket, slight chipping to extremities, Oliver and Boyd, 1959, first editions, plates and illustrations; and 5 others on or by the same, 4to & 8vo (9)
Lot 72
Asia.- Gomes (Edwin H.) Seventeen Years Among the Sea Dyaks of Borneo, first edition, presentation copy signed by author, half-title, frontispiece, plates, folding map at end, small tear, 16pp. publisher's advertisements at end, spotting, original decorative cloth, gilt, slight bumping to corners, 1911 § Caley-Webster (H.) Through New Guinea and the Cannibal Countries, first edition, portrait frontispiece, illustrations, many full-page, folding map. cracked hinges, presentation bookplate, original cloth, gilt, a little rubbed, 1898, 8vo (2)
Lot 8
NO RESERVE Africa.- Big Game.- Brocklehurst (Capt. H. C.) Game Animals of the Sudan: Their Habits and Distribution, first edition, colour frontispiece, 25 plates, 11 colour with tissue-guards, folding map at end, previous owner's ink inscription to front free endpaper, scattered spotting, original cloth, dust-jacket, a little rubbed, slight chipping to extremities, one or two small tears, repaired, [Czech p.22], 8vo, 1931.
Lot 138
Thrace, Maroneia AR Tetradrachm. After 146 BC. Head of young Dionysos right, wearing band across the forehead and ivy wreath / ?IONY?OY ??THPO?, naked figure of Dionysos standing left, holding bunch of grapes, two spears and cloak; monograms in left and right fields, MAP?NIT?N in exergue. Schönert-Geiss 1136. 16.34g, 31mm, 12h. Good Very Fine; scrape to cheek on obv., slight flatness to rev. Old collection tone.
Lot 210
Cilicia, Mallos AR Stater. Circa 440-400 BC. Bearded male deity with two pairs of wings in kneeling-running stance to left, holding solar disc with both hands / Swan standing to right, eagle upon its back; MAP?O before, all within incuse circle. BMC -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG France -, cf. 375-6 (same obverse die?); SNG Levante -; Traité 1394, pl. CXXXVII, 20; Casabonne -; MIMAA -. 10.97g, 20mm, 12h. Very Fine. Extremely Rare - the fourth known example. From the collection of P.R., United Kingdom.
Lot 434
Caracalla Æ29 of Capitolias, Decapolis. Dated CY 108 = 205/6 CE. MAP AV ANT?N?INOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / I?P AC AY, Tyche standing left within tetrastyle temple, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; H-P (date) across arched pediment, KA?IT in exergue. Spijkerman 19; Sofaer 11; Rosenberger 13; Meshorer, City-Coins -. 12.98g, 29mm, 1h. Good Fine.
Lot 12
Ɵ Richard Francis Burton and Charles F. Tyrwhitt Drake, Unexplored Syria, Visits to the Libanus, the Tutûl el Safà, the Anti-Libanus, the Northern Libanus, and the 'Alàh, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Tinsley Brothers, 1872] half-titles, two frontispieces, one large folding map, 25 plates (11 of these folding) and illustrations in the text, complete, some very scattered spotting, endpapers a little foxed, third issue original mustard cloth, covers ruled in black (without lettering), spines lettered in black, a few light scuff marks and rubbing to cloth, spines slightly darkened, 8vo [Penzer pp.85-88] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 13
ƟRichard Francis Burton, Ultima Thule, or a Summer in Iceland, 2 volumes, first edition [London and Edinburgh, William P. Nimmo, 1875] complete, half-titles, 6 tinted lithographed plates (2 of these as frontispieces), 2 chromolithographed maps, one double-page facsimile of manuscript, plus additional engraved plates and illustrations in the text, 16pp. publisher's advertisements at the end of vol.I, some scattered marks and scuffs, ex-libris labels to pastedowns OBAN Scientific and Literary Association, original publisher's blue cloth, with double-black border on both covers, map of Iceland and arms centrally stamped in gold within additional ornamental designed in black and gold, spine lettered in gold, hinge worn, split along lower edge of vol.1, spine ends and extremities rubbed, covers a little scuffed, 8vo [Penzer pp.91-92] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 17
ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Gold-Mines of Midian and the Ruined Midinite Cities, A Fortnight's Tour in North-Western Arabia, first edition [London, C. Kegan Paul & co., 1878] large folding map of North-Western Arabia, dedication leaf, lacking half-title, illustrations in the text, small closed tear along outer edge of title, else good condition, contemporary green cloth, title gilt on spine, covers a little rubbed, 8vo [Penzer pp.95-96] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 3
ƟRichard Francis Burton, Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah, 3 volumes, first edition [London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1855-56]complete, half-title to vol. III only (as issued), 1 large folding map from Yambu to El Medinah and Mecca, 3 plans (2 of these folding), 8 tinted lithographs, 5 chromolithographs and 1 wood-engraved plate, 24pp. publisher's catalogue at the end of volumes I and III, errata leaf in vol. 1, many leaves and gatherings unopened throughout, mint condition, Charles Thurburn engraved bookplates to pastedowns and inscriptions to titles in each volume, printed publishers endpapers, original blue cloth with black ornamental designs to covers, spines also stamped in black with lettering in gold, remarkably bright and clean covers, far extremities very slightly rubbed, spine ends and outer corners a little bumped, 8vo [Penzer pp.49-50]A remarkable clean and crisp copy of one of the greatest works of travel ever published (Penzer).Burton was the first recorded European to take an Eastern route to the Holy cities (through Cairo via the Suez and Yanbu) and was the also the first English Christian to enter the gates of Mecca. He remarked that the closing ceremony of his Pilgrimage to the holy land was one of the most moving and impressive spectacles he had ever witnessed in all of his travels. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 33
ƟIsabel Burton, The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine and the Holy Land, 2 volumes, first edition [London, Henry S. King & co., 1875] complete, half-titles, mounted photographic portrait frontispieces in each volume, 2 chromolithographed plates, 1 large folding map, publisher's errata slip to vol. 2, a few small pencil inscriptions, engraved armorial bookplate of Caroli Weld de Chideock to pastedowns, original publisher's decorated cloth, spine lettered in gilt, upper outer corners of covers a little mottled, spine ends a little cracked and worn, 8vo Provenance: Charles Weld was an architect and prominent English Catholic in the 19th century, his armorial bookplate to upper pastedown The first edition of Lady Burton's first book, detailing events as they occurred in her journal whilst traveling through Alexandria, Beirut, Damascus and includes a description of haj. Many wrongly accredited her husband Richard Burton for contributing vast sections of this text, and in the preface she explains that this book was an experiment of writing as if it were talking with friends instead of being an address for the Royal Geographical Society; perhaps trying to establish her own authorial voice as a female travel writer. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 34
ƟIsabel Burton, AEI, Arabia Egypt India, A Narrative of Travel, first edition, presentation copy from the author [London, William Mullan and Son, 1879] complete, half-title, 1 chromolithographed map, 1 large folding map and 12 engraved plates, presentation inscription form the author to half-title reading The Duchess of Somerset with affecti[onate] love from Isabel Burton 21 Feb 1879], original dark grey decorated cloth with bevelled edges, ruled and lettered in silver and gold, lower hinge partially split, spine ends worn with some slight loss to cloth, covers generally clean and bright overall, 8vo Provenance: Presentation copy from the author Lady Isabel Burton to her friend Susan Margaret Seymour, Duchess of Somerset, who was also an avid traveller and author of travel literature. Publishing Impressions of a Tenderfoot during a Journey in Search of Sport in the Far West (London, John Murray) in 1890, which detailed the account of a trip made across several months to Canada. Isabel Burton's second book that details a journey made with her husband to India, via Arabia and Egypt between 1875 and 1876. Although the work is predominantly focused on India, there is a chapter devoted to Jeddah and some notes on Triste, where this particular voyage began. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 4
ƟRichard Francis Burton, The Lake Regions of Central Africa, a Picture of Exploration, 2 volumes, first edition, first issue [London, Longman, Green, Longman and Roberts, 1860] complete, half-titles, folding map and plates, some faint browning, generally clean and bright copies, engraved bookplates to pastedowns, original purple cloth, covers stamped in blind, spines gilt, corners lightly bumped and covers a little rubbed, spines rather faded and spine heads worn with slight loss, 8vo [Penzer pp.65] This is the first issue of this title, distinguishable by the violet cloth, which was changed to a brick-red cloth for the second issue. Penzer notes this issue was rather a failure, very few copies being sold. Hence it is very rare, and fetches a large price when it turns up, which is very seldom. Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 9
Ɵ Richard Francis Burton, The Lands of Cazembe, Lacerda's Journey to Cazembe in 1798..., first edition [London, Royal Geographical Society, John Murray, 1873] large folding map, closed tear along fold otherwise clean and crisp copy, original publisher's cloth, covers ruled in blind, spine stamped and lettered in gilt, spine ends and extremities slightly rubbed, overall excellent condition, 8vo [Penzer 89-90] Ɵ Indicates that the lot is subject to buyer’s premium of 24% exclusive of VAT (0% VAT).
Lot 116
Three Antique Maps. The first being a circa 1912 Ordnance Survey 'Cotswold Hunt Map" Part 216,217,234 and 235, lower margin reads 'Printed Especially for Cotswold Hunt', approx 50 x 56 cms, glazed and framed, an early aerial view of Cheltenham High Street, published 1824 by G.A. Williams Librarian Cheltenham, approx 61 x 34 cms, glazed and framed and "Town of Cheltenham" by Edward Mitchell, approx 60 x 44 cms, glazed and framed. (3)
Lot 386
J Ellis, an Antique Map of Shropshire. The map described as 'A Modern Map of Shropshire' drawn from the latest surveys, corrected and improved by the best authorities, approx 19 x 24 cms together with a copy of 'The Gentleman's Diary' or 'The Mathematical Repository', An Almanack for the year of our Lord 1791, being the 'Third after Bissextile'. Printed for the Company of Stationers and sold by Robert Horsfield at their hall in Ludgate Street, 1791". (3)
Lot 339
1937 / 1940 Pattern Battle Dress Trousers, with 1937 pattern belt loops to the waist and ankle tabs. Button exposed front shell dressing pocket and map pocket with concealed flap. Rear pocket also with concealed flap. Label has been removed but WD stamp has date letter “O” for 1942. Some light areas of moth but generally good condition.
Lot 648
Rev. R. POLWHELE. 'History of Cornwall'. 4 Vols. Vol. 4 lacks pt.2 (pp97-147) 1803-6. Also, Vol. 5, 'Language, Literature and Literary Characters' (1806); Vol. 6, 'A Cornish-English Vocabulary' , lacks pt. 2 as usual (1808); Vol. 7 'Population and the Health, Strength etc.' (1806) is bound in Vol. 4. Map, plates (43 of 46) and pedigrees (15 of 17) not all bound in correct volumes & an additional Vol. 6. Most vols. rebound. Good condition.
Lot 681
C. HENDERSON. 'Mabe Church and Parish'. Map and plates complete. nd; Can. H.R. Jennings 'Notes on the history of Madron, Morvah and Penzance', (signed) 1st Edn. Complete. 1936; G.B. Millett, 'The Parish registers of Madron'. All plates present. 1877 & B. Fraser, 'The Book of Lostwithiel' 1993. All VGC.
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