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Click here to subscribe1840 Weller's Weekly Dispatch Atlas, maps of Ireland and Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Killarney and their environs. A coloured, lithograph map of Ireland in four, separate sheets and individual maps of Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Killarney and their environs. Each sheet 19.50 by 14in. (49.5 by 35.6cm)
1845 Illustrated map of America, by Victor Levasseur. A hand-coloured. engraved map of North America (Amerique Septentrionale), by Levasseur, Atlas Universel Illustre, Paris, ca. 1845. North America showing the United States` claims into present-day Canada reflecting the Oregon boundary dispute. The Republic of Texas is shown, and Mexico`s northern border is drawn according to the Treaty of 1819 (here misprinted as 1810). The map is surrounded by beautifully engraved scenes of North and Central America including wildlife, a ship stranded in the polar sea and a Mayan temple. 14.40 by 20.25in. (36.6 by 51.4cm)
1877 Map of North America by JP Morales. A hand-coloured printed map of America, America del Norte, with large decorative panorama showing Fur-traders, early farmers, native Americans, Conquistadors, English planters and buffalo, from Atlas Geográfico Universal. 23.50 by 32in. (59.7 by 81.3cm)
Various authors. National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904, Physical Observations and Discussions. London, The Royal Society, 1908, first edition; folio, v, [1], 192 pp., 21 plates with one folding and including six plates of aurora observations in muted grey, blue and brown, also a double page colour map of Laurie Island; original cloth,
Lyon, Capt. G F. A Brief Narrative Of An Unsuccessful Attempt To Reach Repulse Bay, Through Sir Thomas Rowe's "Welcome," In His Majesty's Ship Griper, In The Year MDCCCXXIV. London: John Murray, 1825, octavo, pp. xvi, 198, [2]. folding engraved map (frontis.), seven engraved plates and two text illustrations, rebound navy calf, gilt.
McClintock, Captain Francis L. A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin: Voyage of the Fox. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street. 1859; octavo, tan gilt morocco. A first edition of this important work on the fate of John Franklin's polar expedition. Complete with four maps and fifteen plates. With folding map now tipped in to rear.
Tolkien, J.R.R. Lord Of The Rings trilogy - The Fellowship Of The King, The Two Towers and Return Of The King, First Editions. Allen & Unwin, London 1954-1955. Three volumes, octavo (225 x 145mm). Finely bound in black leather, titles and decoration to spines gilt, "Eye of Sauron" to front boards gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Housed in a matching leather clamshell. An excellent set. Each volume has a map illustrated by the Author.With loosely inserted slip of paper inscribed 'If you would like a signature for 'The Lord of the Rings', you can stick this in with my good wishes. J.R.R.Tolkien 20/6/73'.Very Fine. A few minor flaws. A one-inch scuff to the the gilt edge of The Return of the King. A small area of very light clouding to the leather front cover of each book and to the clam-shell case.
1917. Small archive relating to Ambrose Kneafsey, 2nd Liutenant,1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers, later Captain, Tank Corps. Includes a trench map of Langemarck, 1917, inscribed by Lieutenant Kneafsey on reverse, two aerial photographs of trenches at Houthulet Forest 1917, photographs (6) of tanks 1917-1919, including three destroyed in battle, a couple inscribed by Kneafsey, also with this lot some postcards 1950s-1960s, mainly of Switzerland, also a box of glass plate photographs (25, 3 inches square), mainly by Mason, Dublin, mostly of old prints, and a 1952 Illustrated magazine for the death of King George VI. (40+)
STONEY (Capt. H.B.) A Residence in Tasmania: with a descriptive tour through the Island, from Macquarie Harbour to Circular Head. pictorial vignette title, d-page map, 8 tinted lithographed plates & some text illus., publisher's catalogue; original gilt-lettered & decorated cloth. * 1856. * family inscription (1862) at front; the original (Hobart, 1854) edition was published with a map, but without plates.
CAMPBELL (D.) A Journey Over Land to India, partly by a route never gone before by any European . . . First Edition. contemp. calf with panelled spine (defective), 4to., 1795. * included Aleppo, Mosul, Baghdad (etc.) & on to Bombay, Goa, & Madras; bound with GRIFFITHS (J.) Travels in Europe, Asia Minor, and Arabia. First Edition. portrait, folded map & 4 plates. 1805. * with shelf-marked Holland House bookplate.
HAMILTON (F.) An Account of the Kingdom of Nepal, and of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha. First Edition. 7 engraved plates (5 folded), a folded map & text illus., errata / advert. leaf; original grey boards (later rebacked), uncut, 4to. Edinburgh, 1819. * a leading surgeon-naturalist of the sub-continent during the earlier years of the 19th cent.; took part in the Symes's Ava Mission (see lot 929), later in the medical service of the Bengal Presidency, etc.; as might be expected this text includes a certain amount of natural history (including meteorological).
KEPPEL (Capt. the Hon. H.) A Visit to the Indian Archipelago, in the H.M. Ship Meander. With portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke . . . First Edition, 2 vols., 8 tinted lithographed plates, folded pocket map, half titles & 2 advert. leaves; gilt-pictorial & blind-decorated cloth, roy. 8vo. 1853. * mostly engaged against Borneo pirates, on the East Indies & China Stations
A silver rectangular cigarette case, gilt within and presentation inscribed, the exterior with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1934, gross weight 173 gms and a gilt metal rectangular cigarette case, the front engraved with a map, principally showing Africa and Western Europe and a shipping line flag, the interior detailed with a map of the The London Underground, with a slip case, (2).
Reginald Hine of Hitchin : Natural History of the Hitchin region, 1934. 1st. Ed. Royal 8vo Hb. with folding map & chart in rear pocket; Hitchin Worthies, 1974 ( Limited Ed. reprint ); Confessions of an Un-Common Attorney, 1945. 1st. Ed; Relics of An Un-Common Attorney, 1952; Charles Lamb and His Hertfordshire, 1949. 1st. Ed. Together with a mounted, framed & glazed photo portrait of the author. CONDITION REPORT: Vg
Paperwork & Documentary Ephemera. A miscellaneous collection of mainly early 20th. C. material including : Bedford School Board Handbook, 1902; Ration Books 1939,1944-45 & 1953-54; Bedford Regatta Ticket 1919; Clothing Coupon Book 1946/47; Motor Car Licence 1903; Identity Card 1943; Petrol Ration Book & Coupons 1950; National Insurance Stamp Card; Traveller's Ration Book; Highway Code 1931; Land & Housing Tax Certificate Receipt 1887; London Underground Map 1938; Certificate of Transfer to Reserve Forces, Tank Corp, 1915 & A Discharge Cert. 1917; Northampton Daily Echo May 6th. 1926 General Strike typed emergency issue; Motor Coach Tour Handbook C.1930s; Ouse & Cam Fishing Licence, 1928; LMS Railway Season Ticket 1929 ( 8/9d! ); Marshall's Almanack 1829; Gun Licence 1915; Various Union Membership Cards; Midland Counties ABC Railway Timetable Booklet, 1925; Manuscript Note book featuring Bedford Town Council membership 1802 - 1877. Together with various other items and 19th.C. personal correspondence.
Tallis, John : British America, C. 1850. The area mapped covers all of today`s Canada and Alaska, identified here as Russian America. At least 23 Canadian Districts are outlined. The map is enhanced by hand-coloured vignettes featuring, Esquimaux, Parry's Arctic Expedition, Polar Bears, Whaling & Montreal. The illustrations are by H. Warren and engraved by Robert Wallis; the map is drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Together with a similarly illustrated map of East Canada & New Brunswick. Both maps professionally mounted.
Bedfordshire Cartography : A collection of smaller format, framed & glazed engraved maps ( some hand-coloured ) featuring examples by Grose, Dalton, Badeslade, Cole, Hall, Lewis, Bowen, Moule, Cary, Kitchin & Morden. Together with a similar selection of 'loose' maps including a linen-backed folding map by Greenwod.
Bedfordshire Miscellaneous Cartography : Speed J. : Bedfordshire, dated 1610. Decorative cartouche, inset plan, hand coloured; Bowles T. : New Medium Map of Bedford shire, 1767; Lodge J. : Map of Bedfordshire from the best Authorities, 1787. Teesdale H. ( Pub. ) Bedfordshire, Nd. C.1830; Cadell & Davies ( Pub. ) : Bedfordshire, 1806; Walker J. & C. : Bedfordshire; Murray T. ( Pub ) : Bedford shire, 1830; Duncan J. ( Pub. ) : Bedfordshire, 1825; British Gazetteer, Nd. C.1850; George Humble : Bedfordshire, 1619. Miniature map published for the pocket version of John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine between 1619 - 1627. Text to verso. Very scarce. Carey J. : A New Map of Bedford shire Divided into Hundreds Exhibiting its Roads, Rivers, Parks etc as engraved features 1811. Hand coloured. Together with Borough of Bedford (UK), Town plan/map, nd. C.1930. Original fldg map with cover. Together with various other urban maps, including Luton, some original, others in facsimile.
Golden Cockerel Press.- Flinders (Matthew) Narrative of his Voyage in the Schooner Francis 1798..., number 216 of 750 copies, printed in green and black on pale grey paper, map, wood-engraved illustrations, original pictorial cloth, gilt, 1946 § Musaeus. Hero & Leander, translated by F.L.Lucas, one of 500 copies, 1949 § Swinburne (Algernon Charles) Pasiphaë, one of 500 copies, 1950, all illustrated by John Buckland Wright, the last two with engraved pictorial title & plates and bound in original two-tone buckram, frayed glacine wrappers, all t.e.g., others uncut, small folio & 8vo, Golden Cockerel Press (3)
Baldwyn (George Augustus). A New, Royal, Authentic, Complete, and Universal System of Geography 1st edition, London: sold by Alex Hogg, [1794], engraved frontispiece, 88 plates, including 17 maps of which 12 folding (complete), most signed Kitchin or Conder, list of subscribers to rear, near-contemporary ownership inscriptions to initial blank and rear free endpaper, light browning, occasional spotting or soiling, free endpapers and initial blank coming loose, the folding world map (facing p. cxii) torn in three parts and stained, the folding maps of Africa, Europe, France, Italy and South America with variable splitting or fraying but all intact, Africa rather rumpled, the remaining maps including the 2 of North America (facing pp. 708 & 778) in good condition, short fore-edge chips and tears to a few plates, contemporary mottled calf by Lambert of Chepstow (his ticket), rubbed, front joint partially split, headcap chipped, corners worn, folio The first part concerns the discoveries of Cook and includes the Death of Cook plate. Binder not in Ramsden, Outside London. (1)
British Isles. Jansson (Jan), Insularum Britannicarum accurata delineatio ex Geographicis Conatibus Abrahami Ortelii, published Amsterdam, [1646], engraved map by Pieter van den Keere, contemporary outline colouring, large decorative cartouche, slight spotting to margins, slight creasing, slight overall toning, 390 x 520 mm, French text on verso (1)
British Isles. Mercator (Gerard & Hondius Henricus), Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia, [1609 or later], engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, central fold skillfully repaired on verso, 330 x 410 mm, French text on verso R. W. Shirley. Early Printed Maps of the British Isles 1477 - 1650, no.180. (1)
British Isles. Porcacchi (Tomaso), Inghilterra, [1572 or later], hand coloured engraved map orientated to the east, Italian text below and on verso, map size 105 x 140 mm, together with Munster (Sebastian), Anglia, published Basle [1550 or later], hand coloured woodcut map, German text below and on verso of map, map size 80 x 135 mm, with Mercator (Gerard), Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia [and] Anglia, circa 1610, two hand coloured engraved maps, some toning, each approximately 135 x 180 mm, Anglia Scotia..., with French text on verso, Anglia with Latin text on verso, plus Ortelius (Abraham), Anglia [and] Anglia Mill Anglicana, circa 1600, two hand coloured miniature maps of England & Wales, both orientated to the west, some staining and finger soiling to margins of Anglia, each approximately 85 x 115 mm, Anglia Mill Anglicana with Latin text on verso, Anglia with Dutch text on verso, and Van den Keere (Pieter), The Kingdome of Irland, circa 1627, hand coloured engraved map, toned overall, 85 x 125 mm, English text on verso From the collection of the late Rodney Shirley. Two of the maps with his collectors stamp to verso. (7)
British Isles. Blaeu (Willem J.), Magnae Britanniae et Hiberniae tabula, published Amsterdam, circa 1630, hand coloured carte-a-figures map with vertical margins of costumed figures and six oval vignettes of the principal cities along the upper horizontal margin, trimmed with slight loss to vertical strapwork margins, skillfully extended and replaced in facsimile, 460 x 545 mm, no text to verso R. W. Shirley. Early Printed Maps of the British Isles 1477 - 1650, no. 411. A re-issue of Jodocus Hondius's 1625 plate, who in turn had copied a Visscher prototype from a few years earlier. The only alteration to the plate seems to be the replacement of the Hondius imprint with that of Willem Blaeu. Somewhat anachronistically even the protrait of James I (who died in 1625) remains in the upper left corner. Uncommon. (1)
British Isles. Kipferling (Karl Joseph), Charte der vereinigten konigreiche Grossbritannien und Irland..., published Vienna, 1805, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, inset map of the Shetland Islands, 600 x 500 mm An uncommon Austrian map of the British Isles based on the cartography of Kitchin, Dorret and Beaufort. (1)
British Isles. Allard (Carel), Regnorum Magnae Britanniae sive Angliae Scotiae op nec non Hiberniae, published Amsterdam, circa 1695, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, inset map of the Orkney Islands, some staining and dust soiling, central fold split, some marginal fraying and closed tears, 510 x 595 mm, together with Homann (Johann Baptist), Magna Britannia complectens Anglise, Scotiae et Hiberniae Regna..., published Nuremberg, circa 1720, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, some staining and dust soiling, central fold partially split, 485 x 580 mm, with De Wit (Frederick), Nova totius Anglia, Scotiae et Hiberniae..., circa 1675, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, toned overall 485 x 570 mm, with another six maps of the British Isles and England & Wales, including examples by Pigot, Wyld, Bowen, Jaillot and Enouy, various sizes and condition The first described map. R. W. Shirley, Printed Maps of the British Isles 1650 - 1750, Allard. 4 state 2. (8)
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