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Lot 100
Ponton (Mungo ). The Material Universe: Its Vastness and Durability, 1st edition, T. Nelson and Sons, 1863, 10 lithographed plates, mostly in colour, occasional marginal spotting, contemporary ownership signature of Alfred Brittan, dated 1863, to head of title, all edges gilt, original blind decorated blue cloth gilt, a little rubbed and spine slightly darkened, minor discolouration to head of rear joint, 8vo The Scottish inventor Mungo Ponton devised a method of permanent photography based on sodium dichromate in 1839. The present work, contra and Darwin, argues for "the evidences of intelligent design in the general structure of the material universe" (from the Preface). (1)
Lot 101
Seitz (Adalbert). Les Macrolepidopteres du Globe, Revision systematique des Macrolepidopteres connus a ce jour..., volumes 11, 13, 14, 15 & supplement to vol. 1 only, Stuttgart & Paris, 1909-1939, 306 chromolithograph plates of butterflies from Africa & Indo Australia (comprising plates from vols. 11-16 & vol. 1 supplement), includes some incomplete volume text, occasional light toning, text & plates loosely contained in matching portfolios, 4to Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. (5)
Lot 102
Smellie (William, editor). A Natural History, General and Particular; containing the history and theory of the earth..., translated from the French..., a new edition corrected and enlarged to which is added a History of Birds, Fishes, Reptiles and Insects..., 2 volumes, published Richard Evans, 1817, portrait frontispiece of the Count de Buffon, engraved title to each volume, fifty-two engraved plates with contemporary hand colouring, some offsetting, occasional spotting, contemporary marbled calf with gilt decorated spines with contrasting morocco labels, worn and rubbed at extremities, boards scarred, 4to (2)
Lot 103
Tull (Jethro). Horse-Hoeing Husbandry: Or, an Essay on the Principles of Vegetation and Tillage. Designed to introduce a New Method of Culture; whereby the Produce of the Land will be increased, and the usual Expence lessened, 3rd edition, 1751, seven folding engraved plates, some offsetting and light toning, hinges reinforced, bookplate, contemporary calf, joints cracking, light edgewear, 8vo Goldsmiths 8603. (1)
![Wright (John). The Fruit Grower's Guide, published J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, six volumes, [1891 - 1894], three volumes with](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/fa12dfe7-480b-47cc-946e-a815010dd53d/d83e2d44-4292-4856-d571-7627d05610d9/468x382.jpg)
Lot 104
Wright (John). The Fruit Grower's Guide, published J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, six volumes, [1891 - 1894], three volumes with additional decorative titles, forty-three (complete) colour lithographic plates, slight dust and finger soiling, hinges and joints weak, publisher's decorative cloth gilt, worn and rubbed, 4to (6)
![[Bazin, Gilles Augustin]. The Natural History of Bees. Containing an Account of their Production, their Oeconomy, the manner](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/fa12dfe7-480b-47cc-946e-a815010dd53d/23d91cd2-c3ee-483b-b034-cce454a76e75/468x382.jpg)
Lot 105
[Bazin, Gilles Augustin]. The Natural History of Bees. Containing an Account of their Production, their Oeconomy, the manner of their making Wax and Honey, and the best Methods for the Improvement and Preservation of them..., Translated from the French [by P, Vailant], 1744, twelve folding engraved plates at rear of volume (plate 9 with browning and tear to central fold), pencil page references to plate figures, light toning and scattered spotting, 19th century half calf gilt, joints cracked and short tear to upper compartment of spine, 8vo British Bee Books 96. (1)
Lot 107
Bevan (Edward). The Honey-Bee; its Natural History, Physiology and Management, 1st edition, 1827, half-title, wood engraved vignette frontispiece, few wood engraved illustrations to text, edges untrimmed, modern half calf gilt, 8vo, together with Miner (T.B.), The American Bee Keeper's Manual; Being a Practical Treatise on the History and Domestic Economy of the Honey-Bee..., 1st UK edition, John Wiley, 1849, wood engraved vignette frontispiece, wood engraved illustrations, spotting throughout mostly to margins, modern half calf gilt, 8vo, with Huish (Robert), A Treatise on the Nature, Economy, and Practical Manegement, of Bees..., 1st edition, 1815, six engraved plates (including folding frontispiece, bound without leaves C2, C5, C6 & D8 and provided in loosely inserted photocopy facsimile, spotting, toning and offsetting, modern marbled half sheep gilt, 8vo British Bee Books 201, 266 and 176 respectively. (3)
Lot 109
Bonner (James). A New Plan for Speedily Increasing the Number of Bee-Hives in Scotland; and which may be extended, with equal success to England, Ireland, America, or to any other part of the world capable of producing flowers, 1st ed., Edinburgh, 1795, lacking half title, final leaf of index and advert/errata leaf (provided in loosely inserted photocopy facsimile), light toning and occasional spotting, recent endpapers, edges untrimmed, contemporary marbled boards, modern reback, 8vo, together with Keys (John), A Treatise on the Breeding and Management of Bees, to the Greatest Advantage..., new edition, 1814, two engraved plates, without advert leaf, some toning and spotting, edges untrimmed, original boards, rebacked, 8vo, with Huber (Francis), New Observations on the Natural History of Bees, 3rd edition, Edinburgh, 1821, half-title, five folding engraved plates, verso of front free endpaper inscribed 'Thomas Burton Cotterill, January 13-1847', scattered spotting, near contemporary green half sheep, rubbed and some wear, typed paper label to spine, 8vo, plus Payne (J.H.), The Apiarian's Guide, containing Practical Directions for the Management of Bees upon the Depriving System, 1st edition, 1822, two engraved plates at rear, original cloth, paper title label to spine, extremities lightly rubbed, slim 8vo For first title see British Bee Books 151: "Bonner who was Bee-Master at Auchencrow, near Berwick-on-Tweed was the most able and best known of Scottish bee-men." (4)
Lot 112
Chylinski (Dobrogost). The Beekeeper's Manual: Founded on the Experience, during many Centuries, of the Apiarians in Poland. Dedicated to the Agriculturists of Great Britain, 1st edition, 1845, four lithograph plates including frontispiece, half-title with ink inscription 'To Dr Bachoffer with the authors sincere regards', 4pp. publisher's advertisements at rear, occasional light dampstaining at foot, scattered spotting, front pastedown with decorative bookplate of David Smith, all edges gilt, original blind-stamped cloth gilt, rebacked (preserving original spine), small 8vo, together with [Richardson, Mrs.], The Story of a Bee and Her Friends, told by Herself, 1867,half-title (with early ink inscription), hand-coloured lithographed frontispiece and six plates, additional title with hand-coloured vignette (listed as plate), rear hinge split before endpaper, all edges gilt, original green pictorial cloth gilt, small 8vo, plus [Brown, Mrs. Eliza], Children as They Are; or, Tales and Dialogues, for Young Readers..., 1st edition, 1830, engraved frontispiece with early neat colouring, five engraved plates (two with touches of early neat colouring), scattered spotting, occasional dampstaining to lower blank margins, modern cloth with spine label in red morocco gilt, 12mo, plus six others similar First two items: British Bee Books 251 & 301 respectively. Third item: Darton G139. (9)
Lot 115
Della Rocca (Abb‚). Trait‚ Complet sur les Abeilles, avec Une M‚thode nouvelle de les Gouverner, telle qu'elle se pratique … Syra, Œle de l'Archipel..., 3 volumes, 1st edition, Paris, 1790, five folding plates, final plate with light dampstain to blank margin, 3rd volume with half-title (not called for in 1st two volumes), scattered spotting, each front pastedown with decorative bookplate of David Smith, near contemporary quarter calf, marbled sides with insect damage and surface abrasion, 8vo (3)
Lot 116
Dzierzon (Johann). Dzierzon's Rational Bee-Keeping; Or, the Theory and Practice of Dr. Dzierzon, Edited and Revised by Charles Nash Abbott, 1st English edition, 1882, half-title, illustrations, 6pp. advertisement leaves at rear, scattered spotting, mainly affecting first and last few leaves, Bee Research Association Library label, and decorative bookplate of David Smith, contemporary green cloth (lifting in places), upper cover with large gilt bee, gilt-lettered spine (with library mark at tail), 8vo, together with Letters on Entomology, Intended for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Persons..., 1st edition, 1825, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, two hand-coloured engraved plates, spotting mainly to first two gatherings (plates minimally affected), contemporary half calf, rubbed, 12mo, plus Bagster (Samuel), The Management of Bees, with a Description of the "Ladies Safety Hive", 1st edition, 1834, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, black and white illustrations, occasional spotting and dust-soiling, contents loosening where sewing partially broken, Bee Research Association Library label, and decorative bookplate of David Smith, contemporary cloth, some wear, upper joint partially split and spine ends frayed, 8vo, plus four others similar First three items: British Bee Books 365, 198 & 222 respectively. (7)
Lot 123
Huber (Francis). New Observations on the Natural History of Bees, 2nd edition, Edinburgh, 1808, folding engraved plate (one short closed tear), scattered spotting, bookplate of David Smith, edges untrimmed, original boards, rubbed and marked, spine with original paper label, ends worn, 8vo, together with Bevan (Edward), The Honey-Bee; its Natural History, Physiology and Management, 1st edition, 1827, engraved frontispiece, scattered spotting, front free endpaper with early manuscript notes front and back, a slip of paper with early manuscript notes loosely inserted,bookplate of David Smith, original boards, soiled and extremities worn, joints split, spine with original paper label, worn, 8vo, plus Wildman (Thomas), A Treatise on the Management of Bees; Wherein is contained the Natural History of those Insects..., 1st edition, 1768, three engraved folding plates (one in facsimile loosely inserted), some dampstaining, increasing towards rear (plates barely affected), worming at rear affecting blank inner margin of plate 3, front free endpaper detached, contemporary calf, both boards detached, worn, 4to, plus four others similar First three items: British Bee Books 171, 201, 119, respectively. (7)
Lot 124
Huish (Robert). The Cottager's Manual for the Management of His Bees, For Every Month in the Year..., 1st edition, 1820, contemporary advertisement for "The Huish Hive" mounted on front free endpaper, lightly offsetting onto title, 4pp. publisher's advertisements at rear, early ink ownership annotations to front pastedown and free endpaper, edges untrimmed, original printed boards, a little marked, spine worn, 8vo, together with A Treatise on the Nature, Economy, and Practical Management, of Bees..., Containing also an Accurate Description, illustrated by Plates, of the Hives invented by Lombard... and other foreign Apiarians; and of a Newly Invented Hive..., 2nd edition, with additions, 1817, six engraved plates (one folding), scattered spotting, front pastedown with bookplate of Thomas John Marker, contemporary half calf gilt, somewhat rubbed and worn, spine browned, 8vo, plus Nutt (Thomas), Humanity to Honey-Bees; or, Practical Directions for the Management of Honey-Bees..., 2nd edition, Wisbech: H. and J. Leach, 1834, folding engraved frontispiece, a few spots, modern quarter green calf gilt, 8vo, plus another copy of the same, 7th edition, 1848, folding engraved frontispiece, folding engraved plate, publisher's catalogue at rear (toned), scattered spotting, ink library stamp to title and p.306, early ink ownership name to head of title, library label to front free endpaper, original decorative blind-stamped green cloth, slightly soiled and rubbed, spine a little toned, 8vo, plus five others similar, including The History and Management of Bees, with Notice of a Newly-Constructed Hive, by the Author, John Wighton, Gardener to Lord Stafford, London & Norwich, 1842, wood engraved frontispiece, original green cloth gilt, upper joint splitting, wear at head & foot of spine, slim 8voFirst three items: British Bee Books 184, 176, 215 respectively. (9)
![[Johnstone, Christian Isobel]. Scenes of Industry displayed in the Bee-Hive and the Ant-Hill. By the author of "Wars of the J](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/fa12dfe7-480b-47cc-946e-a815010dd53d/45acbe3e-72a1-4640-a95d-a3d2ed784f01/468x382.jpg)
Lot 125
[Johnstone, Christian Isobel]. Scenes of Industry displayed in the Bee-Hive and the Ant-Hill. By the author of "Wars of the Jews"..., 1st edition, [1829], six engraved plates, scattered spotting, half-title with early ink presentation inscription dated 1829, publisher's advertisements at rear, bookplate of David Smith, original quarter morocco, printed boards, soiled and extremities worn, sunned spine rubbed and a little worn at head, 12mo, together with Kirby (William, and Spence, Wiliam), An Introduction to Entomology: or Elements of the Natural History of Insects, 4 volumes, mixed editions, 1816-26, volumes 1 and 2 each with portrait frontispiece (offsetting), 26 plates, including six hand-coloured (offsetting), occasional spotting, contemporary straight-grained brown morocco, a few marks, several joints cracked, some boards loose, volume 4 rebacked with original spine relaid, some losses to spine ends, spines rubbed, 8vo, plus seven others similar First two items: British Bee Books, 203, 177 respectively. (12)
Lot 128
Keys (John). The Antient Bee-Master's Farewell; or, Full and Plain Directions for the Management of Bees to the Greatest Advantage; Disclosing Further Improvements of the Hives, Boxes, and Other Instruments, to Facilitate the Operations..., 1st ed., 1796, half title (with contemporary manuscript notes to both sides), two engraved plates, previous owner signature to title and occasional manuscript annotations and markings, dampstain to upper outer corners of plates, edges untrimmed, original boards, red wax seal stamp to centre of each board, modern reback, 8vo British Bee Books 154. (1)
Lot 129
Kirby (William). Monographia Apum Angliae; or, an Attempt to Divide into their Natural Genera and Families, such Species of the Linnean Genus Apis as have been Discovered in England..., 2 volumes, 1st edition, Ipswich: Printed for the Author by J. Row, 1802, half-titles present, eighteen engraved plates, ink stamp to half-title, title and front free endpapers of the Darlington & Teesdale Field Club, with cancelled bookplates, pages edges partly uncut, original boards, some wear and slight splitting to joints, 8vo British Bee Books 165 (which incorrectly calls for 32 plates instead of 18). (2)
Lot 13
Denon (Vivant). Egypt Delineated in a Series of Engravings, Exhibiting the Scenery, Antiquities, Architecture, Hieroglyphics, Costume, Inhabitants, Animals, &c. of that Country, selected from the Celebrated Work of Vivant Denon, Robert Thurston, 1826, engraved portrait frontispiece, 110 engraved plates, maps and plans, several folding, plate XXXIV with medium closed tear, occasional light spotting and soiling, hinges reinforced, contemporary marbled boards, paper label to upper cover, rebacked, one corner lacking, a little rubbed with some edge wear, folio (1)
Lot 134
Rusden (Moses). A Full Discovery of Bees. Treating of the Nature, Government, Generation & Preservation of the Bee. With the Experiments and Improvements, arising from the keeping them in transparent Boxes, instead of Straw-hives. Alson proper Directions (to all such as keep Bees) as well to prevent their robbing in Straw-hives, as their killing in the Colonies, 2nd edition, London: H. Million, 1685, [24],143,[1]pp., three folding engraved plates only of 4 (lacking frontispiece, provided in loosely inserted photocopy), title torn at foot with partial loss of imprint, catchword on I4 torn with slight loss and upper outer blank corner of I5 slightly torn, occasional light dampstaining, dust-soiling and marginal browning, lacking front endpaper and rear endpaper partially torn away, sewing partly broken and few leaves loose, contemporary calf, joints split at head, worn at head & foot of spine, covers loose, 8vo, contained in purpose-made book box Wing R2312, British Bee Books 55. A reissue, with title page reset, of "A further discover of bees" (Wing R2313). (1)
Lot 135
Rusden (Moses). A Further Discovery of Bees. Treating of the Nature, Government, Generation & Preservation of the Bee. With the Experiments and Improvements arising from the keeping them in transparent Boxes, instead of Straw-hives. Also proper Directions (to all such as keep Bees) as well to prevent their robbing in Straw-hives, as their killing in the Colonies..., 1st edition, Printed for the Author, 1679, engraved frontispiece (cropped to fore-edge with loss to caption at foot of image), three engraved plates (all folding except first plate with right half lacking), title with date provided and overwritten in ball point pen to imprint, scattered spotting, few marks and some browning, late 19th century half calf gilt by Grieve of Edinburgh, upper joint slightly cracked at head, small 8vo Wing R2313, British Bee Books 55. (1)
Lot 138
Swammerdam (Jan). The Book of Nature; Or, the History of Insects: Reduced to Distinct Classes, confimed by Particular Instances, Displayed in the Anatomical Analysis of many Species... Translated from the Dutch and Latin Original Edition by Thomas Flloyd, Revised and improved with Notes from Reaumur and others, by John Hill, 1st edition in English, London: printed for C.G. Seyffert, 1758, title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, fifty-two engraved plates only (of 53, final plate provided in loosely inserted photocopy), list of suscribers, index leaves at rear detached, small area of worming to lower blank margins of plates & index leaves, occasional spotting and marginal water stains, bookplate removed, contemporary calf, gilt decorated spine lacking title label, boards detached, some wear, folio Dibner, Heralds of Science, 191; Nissen 4057; Norman 2037. With a section specifically regarding the history of bees (Part I, pp.159-195). (1)
![Thorley (Rev John). [Melisselogia]. Or, the Female Monarchy. Being an Enquiry into the Nature, Order and Government of Bees,](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/fa12dfe7-480b-47cc-946e-a815010dd53d/ae7c2423-1249-4e15-9c3e-ef8701e9d914/468x382.jpg)
Lot 139
Thorley (Rev John). [Melisselogia]. Or, the Female Monarchy. Being an Enquiry into the Nature, Order and Government of Bees, those Admirable, Instructive and Useful Insects, 1st ed., 1744, engraved frontispiece and four engraved plates (including one folding linen backed plate), first word of title transliterated from Greek (with small whole to lower blank margin), general toning, occasional light dust-soiling, scattered spotting and marks mostly to title and initial few leaves, modern half calf, hinges repaired, contemporary half calf, rebacked and recornered, 8vo ESTC T98162, British Bee Books 97. The final leaf has an explanation of the plates. The frontispiece was taken from Cesi's Apiarium, 1625, the first drawings of bees as seen through a compound microscope. "Thorley's secret was the puffball narcotic, which he used when uniting colonies; it's use was mentioned in 1597 by Gerard and had been long practised in the Netherlands." (1)
Lot 141
Thorley (John). An Enquiry in to the Nature, Order, and Government of Bees, those Instructive and Useful Insects, 4th ed., 1774, engraved frontispiece (slight close trimming at fore-edge, with contemporary inscription to verso) and one plate, some scattered spotting, contemporary marbled calf, gilt decorated spine lacking title label, joints cracked and spine rubbed, 8vo, together with Warder (Joseph), The True Amazons: Or, the Monarchy of Bees. Being a new Discovery and Improvement of those Wonderful Creatures..., Also, How to make the English Wine or Mead, equal, if not superior, to the best of other Wines, 7th edition, 1742, engraved portrait frontispiece, contemporary speckled calf, joints a little cracked, 12mo, with Wildman (Daniel), A Complete Guide for the Management of Bees, thoughout the Year, 19th edition, with additions, 1812, two folding engraved plates with some offsetting, modern sheep, 8vo, and Keys (John), A Treatise on the Breeding and Management of Bees..., new edition, 1814, one engraved plate only (of 2, lacking plate 2, provided in loosely inserted photocopy), ink stamp to title and final leaf, sewing partly broken and some leaves loose, edge untrimmed, endpapers renewed, contemporary marbled boards, later cloth spine strip, worn, 12mo British Bee Books 97, 74, 125 and 154 respectively. (4)
Lot 144
Warder (Joseph). The True Amazons: or, the Monarchy of Bees. Being a New Discovery and Improvement of those Wonderful Creatures..., 4th edition, corrected, 1720, lacking half-title, some spotting and browning, sewing partially broken and some leaves loose, contemporary sheep, lacking spine, upper board detached and lower board loose, 8vo, together with Wildman (Thomas), A Treatise on the Management of Bees..., to which are added, the Natural History of Wasps and Hornets, and the Means of destroying them, 2nd edition, 1770, three folding engraved plates, occasional scattered spotting, late 19th century inscription to front free endpaper, contemporary sheep, joints cracked and some wear, stain at foot of boards, 8vo, with Huish (Robert), A Treatise on the Nature, Economy, and Practical Management, of Bees..., 1815, faint inscription at head of title, six engraved plates (one folding, outer blank corners torn & gnawed, final plate lined to verso), adhesive tape residue to first two leaves, repaired closed tear to fore-margin of final leaf of index, edges untrimmed, modern half calf gilt, 8vo, and Cotton (William Charles), My Bee Book, 1842, additional wood engraved decorative title, wood engraved vignette illustrations, occasional scattered spotting, original cloth gilt, joints cracked, 8vo, plus Taylor (Henry), The Bee-Keeper's Manual, or Practical Hints on the Management and Complete Preservation of the Honey Bee..., 5th edition, 1855, wood engraved frontispiece and vignette illustrations, 30pp. publisher's book list at rear, all edges gilt, original cloth, gilt decorated spine, 8vo British Bee Books 74, 119, 176, 238 & 227 respectively. (5)
Lot 147
Wildman (Thomas). A Treatise on the Management of Bees; Wherein is Contained Natural History of those Insects..., to which are added, The Natural History of Wasps and Hornets, and the Means of Destroying them, 1st edition, London: Printed for the Author, 1768, three folding engraved plates (final plate torn to upper outer blank corner and with repaired closed tear at gutter), contemporary ownership of Matthew Pepper Manbys at head of title and two other leaves (title also torn to lower outer blank corner), contemporary marbled half calf gilt, morocco title label to spine, light wear at head of spine, 4to British Bee Books 119. (1)
Lot 148
Wildman (Thomas). A Treatise on the Management of Bees; wherein in contained the Natural History of those Insects..., To which are added, the Natural History of Wasps and Hornets, and the Means of destroying them, 3rd edition, 1778, three folding engraved plates (worm trails at head of each, closed teat at head of plate 2, plate 3 strengthened to verso), advert leaf at rear, spotting and some browning, modern boards, 8vo, together with Wildman (Daniel), A Complete Guide for the Management of Bees throughout the Year..., 2nd edition, with additions, 1779, two folding engraved plates, browning and staining throughout, modern quarter calf, 8vo, and Bromwich (Bryan J'anson), The Experienced Bee-Keeper, containing an Essay on the Management of Bees..., together with an improved Method of making Mead, and other Wines, with Honey, 2nd edition, 1783, half-title, engraved frontispiece, closed tear to fore-margin of title (library stamp and label to verso), scattered spotting, modern quarter morocco gilt, 8vo British Bee Books 119, 125 and 138 respectively. (3)
Lot 149
Wildman (Daniel). A Complete Guide for the Management of Bees, throughout the Year..., 5th edition, with additions, 1785, two folding engraved plates, endpapers renewed, modern half sheep retaining contemporary marbled boards, slim 8vo, together with Wildman (Thomas), A Treatise on the Management of Bees; wherein is contained the Natural History of those Insects..., 3rd edition, 1778, three folding engraved plates, small hole to fore-margin of title, scattered spotting, modern half calf retaining 19th century marbled boards, gilt decorated spine, 8vo, with Keys (John), A Treatise on the Breeding and Management of Bees, to the Greatest Advantage..., new edition, 1814, two engraved plates (one re-attached with adhesive tape at gutter), edges untrimmed, modern boards, 12mo, plus an incomplete copy of The True Amazons, or, the Monarchy of Bees, by Joseph Warder, 8th edition, 1749, modern half morocco gilt, 12mo British Bee Books 125, 119, 154 & 74 respectively. (4)
Lot 154
Huber (Reaumur Francois). Huber's Natural History of the Honey Bee, a new edition with a memoir of the author and appendix, printed for Thomas Tegg, 1841, original patterned cloth with paper label to spine, rubbed and some marks and minor fraying, together with Nutt (Thomas), Humanity to Honeybees; Or, Practical Directions for the Management of Honeybees Upon an Improved Humane Plan..., 6th edition, revised, enlarged, and edited by the Rev. Thomas Clark, Wisbech, 1845, folding wood engraved frontispiece and several plates, original blindstamped green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, rubbed, plus other 19th and early 20th century books on bees and beekeeping, all cloth-bound, generally in good condition, mostly 8vo (approximately 250 volumes) (5 shelves)
Lot 16
Gerning (Johann Isaac von). A Picturesque Tour Along the Rhine, from Mentz to Cologne: With Illustrations of the Scenes of Remarkable Events and of Popular Traditions, Ackermann, 1820, slight staining to title page, dedication and list of subscribers, 24 aquatint plates with contemporary hand colouring (complete as list) folding engraved map with contemporary outline colouring bound at rear, slight staining to gutter, occasional light offsetting, early 20th century half sheep, scuffed and bumped at extremities, folio Abbey Travel 217. (1)
Lot 19
James (William). A Full and Correct Account of the Chief Naval Occurrences of the Late War between Great Britain and the United States of America; preceded by a Cursory Examination of the American Accounts of their Naval Actions fought previous to that period, 1817, three engraved plates, contemporary signature of Graham Hamond 1818 at head of title and few other contemporary marginal notes, scattered spotting, bookplate sometime removed, contemporary half calf gilt, morocco title label to spine, joints slightly cracked, 8vo, contained in oversized book box with morocco spine and title labels Howes J53. (1)
Lot 2
Baker (Samuel White). Ismailia. A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade, 2 volumes, 1st edition, 1874, portrait frontispieces, folding map (with closed tear), maps and illustrations, some light spotting, armorial bookplates of Sir W.G. Gordon Cumming, top edge gilt, contemporary brown morocco, edges a little rubbed, 8vo, together with Wilkinson (Sir J. Gardner), Dalmatia and Montenegro: With a Journey to Mostar in Herzegovina, and Remarks on the Slavic Nation; the History of Dalmatia and Ragusa, 2 volumes, 1st edition, 1848, seven tinted lithographed plates (volume I folding frontispiece detached), folding map, two folding tables, wood-engravings, a few leaves detaching, bookplates, volume I front hinge breaking, original cloth, lacking most of volume I spine, volume II spine with tears, some clear tape residue, 8vo, with two others: David Livingstone's Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa, 1857 (rebound in later cloth with press cuttings front and rear) and Mary H. Kingsley's Travels in West Africa. Congo Francais, Corisco and Cameroons, 1897 (6)
![[Josenhans, Joseph. Illustrations of Missionary Scenes, An Offering to Youth, 2 volumes in one, Mainz: Joseph Scholz, 1856],](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/fa12dfe7-480b-47cc-946e-a815010dd53d/c95c7df0-a140-4451-b9a3-36f04945fe06/468x382.jpg)
Lot 22
[Josenhans, Joseph. Illustrations of Missionary Scenes, An Offering to Youth, 2 volumes in one, Mainz: Joseph Scholz, 1856], 31 (of 40) hand-coloured lithographed plates, some dust-soiling, some printed numbers corrected neatly in manuscript, first plate with neat manuscript caption on paper strip to lower margin, plates linen-backed and guarded, text leaves to both parts bound at rear, some manuscript renumbering of pages and plates, closed tear to final leaf, lacks both titles, neat contemporary manuscript contents leaf bound at front, arranging the prints by geographical region, near-contemporary half morocco, upper cover titled in gilt, rebacked with remains of original spine relaid, somewhat worn, oblong folio The plates in this collection begin with 'A missionary preaching to the ancient Britons' and then continues with seven plates of Western Africa, nine of India, six of New Zealand and eight of North-West America. Rare. Abbey Travel 10. (1)
Lot 23
Keppel (Captain the Hon. Henry). The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido for the Suppression of Piracy: With extracts from the Journal of James Brooke, esq. of Sarawak, 2 volumes, 2nd edition, 1846, portrait frontispiece to volume I, 10 tinted lithographed plates, six folding maps, some light offsetting and spotting, presentation inscription, hinges reinforced, contemporary calf, rebaced with most of original spines relaid, labels renewed, a little rubbed with some wear to corners, 8vo (2)
Lot 24
Le Roy (Jacques). Le Grand Theatre Profane du Duche de Brabant, La Haye: Chretien van Lom, 1730, title in red & black with engraved vignette, 188 engraved views and plans of towns, palaces and castles on 67 plates, also with four engraved plates of armorials (one as key for armorial colours) and one of seals, lacking map as often, general light toning, contemporary blind panelled vellum, blind embossed arabesque to centre of each boards, upper joint split and spine torn, some marks and soiling, folio (1)
Lot 245
Yorkshire Jansson (Jan), Ducatus Eboracensis pars Occidentalis, The West Riding of Yorke Shire, published Amsterdam, circa 1710, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, slight staining to margins, 415 x 500 mm, no text on verso An uncommon late edition with no text which just pre-dates Schenck and Valks' aquisition of the plates. (1)
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