HARDY, THOMAS., TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES, 'A Pure Woman', 'In Three Volumes', volumes I-III, published1892, London, James R. Osgood, Mcilvaine and Co., and a collection of Thomas Hardy hardback editions (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
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A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKLETS, PAMPHLETS, JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES CONCERNING THE WORKS OF THOMAS HARDY, including a large number of works by 'Toucan Press' (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
A PREFACE HAND WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY THOMAS HARDY, Discussing the landscapes of village life and the customs of the village bodies, together with a 'How I Built Myself A House' signed by Thomas Hardy (2)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset Books Derek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.**Please note it has been suggested that this Lot may not be in Thomas Hardy's hand.**
A SIGNED LETTER FROM FLORENCE HARDY, Written to Mr Lea, in which she complains about her husband's debilitative heart condition, and how it is causing them to be unable to socialise, and another hand written letter from Florence Hardy (2)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY'S WESSEX' A LIMITED EDITION POOLE POTTERY CHARGER made for the Thomas Hardy Festival, Dorchester, July 1968, number 39 of the edition of 250, 41.25cm diameterProvenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., JUDE THE OBSCURE, Published 1896, London, Osgood, Mcilvaine and Co., part of 'The Wessex Novels', Volume VIII, and a collection of further Osgood, Mcilvaine & Co. Volumes (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY'S WESSEX' A LIMITED EDITION POOLE POTTERY CHARGER made for the Thomas Hardy Festival, Dorchester, July 1968, number 40 of the edition of 250, 41.25cm diameterProvenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
THOMAS HARDY INTEREST: A COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA including collectable ceramics by Poole Pottery for the Hardy Festival in 1968, further ceramics by Boncath Pottery, glassware, ephemera, photographs, vinyl records, bottles of Eldridge Pope's Hardy Ale and other similar items (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ANTIQUARIAN FIELD CLUB, 1898, and a large collection of further editions, also with a large collection of 'PROCEEDINGS OF THE DORSET NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY', the range spanning up to the 1990's (a collection)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
ATKINSON, C. T. THE DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT, VOLUMES I AND II, 'The thirty-Ninth and Fifty-Fourth Foot and The Dorset Militia and Volunteers', Published 1947 by Oxford University Press, with 'HISTORY OF THE DORSETHSIRE REGIMENT 1914-1919', and a collection of books relating to the Dorset military (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
PRATT, HARVEST-HOME, VOLUMES I-III, Published 1805, London, with 'NOTES & QUERIES FOR SOMERSET AND DORSET', 1890, Volumes I-III and some later editions, (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL PITT RIVERS, EXCAVATIONS IN CRANBORNE CHASE NEAR RUSHMORE ON THE BORDERS OF DORSET AND WILTS, VOLUMES I-II, Published 1887, and Lieut-General Pitt Rivers 'EXCAVATIONS IN CRANBORNE CHASE', Vol IV, Published 1898, and further Pitt Rivers Literature (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
ROWSON, J. W. BRIDPORT AND THE GREAT WAR, 'Its Record of Work at Home and in The Field', Published 1923, London, with a collection of further literature relating to Bridport, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Dorchester, The Isle of Purbeck and Sherborne (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HODDER, E. THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE SEVENTH EARL OF SHAFTESBURY, K. G., Published 1892 by Cassell & Company Limited, with 'THE WORLDS WORKERS', published 1890, and a collection of further literature pertaining to Lord Shaftesbury (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., DESPERATE REMEDIES, 'A Novel', published 1993, London, by The Folio Society, and a collection of further Thomas Hardy Folio Society works (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
WYNDHAM, HENRY PENRUDDOCKE., THE DIARY OF THE LATE GEORGE BUBB DODINGTON, 'Baron of Melcombe Regis: From March 8, 1748-9, to Feb 6, 1761.' Published 1784, London, with 'WHO'S WHO IN DORSET', printed 1934, and a collection of literature relating to notable persons of Dorset, including The Tolpuddle Martyrs and Jeffreys of The Bloody Assizes (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
POWYS, LLEWELYN., THE VERDICT OF BRIDLEGOOSE, Published 1926, New York, Harcourt , Brace and Company, with Powys, T. F., 'INNOCENT BIRDS', Published 1926, London, Chatto & Windus, and a collection of other Powys related literature (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
SYDENHAM, JOHN., HISTORY OF THE TOWN AND COUNTY OF POOLE, Published 1986 by Poole Historical Trust, with a collection of literature relating to Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Christchurch and Cranbourne; including 'Cranbourne Chase' Published 1841, London (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
LAWRENCE, T. E., SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM, 'A Triumph', Published 1935, London, Jonathan Cape, with Lawrence, T. E., 'REVOLT IN THE DESERT', Published 1927, New York, Garden City Publishing Company, Inc, and a collection of further literature relating to Lawrence of Arabia and his exploits (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
THE DORSET DOMESDAY, AN ALECTO TELEGRAPH EDITION, to include an introduction and translation of the Dorset Domesday Book, Published 1991, London, a collection of Folios and Maps, and a reference to studies in the Domesday Book, to be sold with an anthology of books relating to the county of Dorset (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HEATH, S. AND PRIDEAUX, W. DE C., SOME DORSET MANOR HOUSES 'With Their Literary and Historical Associations.', Published 1907, London, Bemrose and Sons Limited, with a collection of books relating to the Manor Houses and Churches of Dorset (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
KING WARRY, C., THE SENTINEL OF WESSEX, Published 1904, London, and a collection of Dorset fiction; including ' Dearmer, P., 'THE DRAGON OF WESSEX', and Bevan, T., 'A LION OF WESSEX' (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., THE COLLECTED LETTERS OF THOMAS HARDY, Edited by Purdy, R. L. and Millgate, M., Volumes I-III, published 1978-1982, Oxford, Clarendon Press (3)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO DORSET, Including both fiction and non-fiction (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO DORSET, Largely non-fiction (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO DORSET, Largely non-fiction (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARPER, G. G. THE HARDY COUNTRY, 'Literary Landmarks of the Wessex Novels', published 1904, London, Adam and Charles Black, together with a large collection of modern criticism on Thomas Hardy (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
SEYMOUR-SMITH, MARTIN., HARDY, Published 1994, London, Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., and a large collection of literature by, and commenting on, Thomas Hardy (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
ABERCROMBIE, LASCELLES., THOMAS HARDY A CRITICAL STUDY, Published 1912, London, Martin Secker, with; Thurston Hopkins, R., 'THOMAS HARDY'S DORSET', published 1922, London, Cecil Palmer, and a large collection of early criticism on Thomas Hardy (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
D'EXIDEUIL, PIERRE., THE HUMAN PAIR IN THE WORK OF THOMAS HARDY, Translated from the French by Felix W. Crosse, published London, Humphrey Toulmin, and a large collection of modern criticism on Thomas Hardy (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES, 'A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented', published 1956, New York, The Heritage Press, Illustrated with wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker, and a further group of Thomas Hardy Heritage Edition works (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., TWO ON A TOWER, with original illustrations by Rosemary Honeybourne, published 1977, London, Heron Books, and a series of Thomas Hardy works published by Heron Books, all with gilt tooled green covers (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
MUSIC: BOOK OF MANUSCRIPT HYMN TUNES BY WILLIAM KNAPP, vellum bound, cover detached, with a collection of correspondence and articles, copies of similar compositions and 9 bookmarks.William Knapp (1698-1768) was parish clerk in Poole for 39 years and a prolific composer of anthems and hymns, such as world have been played by West Gallery bands in Dorset's churches including Stinsford. As described in Thomas Hardy's poem Afternoon Service at Mellstock or "The Mellstock Quire and its old established West Gallery Musicians" in Under the Greenwood Tree.Provenance: The Bartelot Family Collection, mostly the property of Rev. Richard Grosvenor Bartelot FSA, Rector of Fordington, Dorchester 1907-1939, or his son Major R St G G Bartelot.Grosvenor Bartelot was born in 1868 and went to Crewkerne Grammar School and Wadham College, Oxford, in the 1880s. In the next two decades he served as curate at Corfe Castle, Anglican chaplain in Turin, and as the Bishop of Salisbury's missioner covering duties of other clergy all over Dorset. He became a noted antiquarian and genealogist and was elected FSA. Having been born a Bartlett, in 1898 he changed his name to the original Norman form, Bartelot. In 1906 he became Vicar of Fordington St George, Dorchester, and next year he married Evelyn, daughter of Alfred Pope Esq of South Court and Wrackleford House, founder of the Eldridge Pope brewery. Having retired in 1936 to Timsbury, Somerset, he died in 1947.
HARDY, THOMAS., DESPERATE REMEDIES, 'A Novel', published 1903, London, Macmillan and Co., Limited, with a collection of other various editions of Thomas Hardy works, all published by Macmillan and Co. Ltd (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
HARDY, THOMAS., THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE, One of 1500 limited editions with illustrations from woodcuts by Clare Leighton and signed by the artist, published 1929, London, Macmillan and Co., Ltd., together with a collection of further Thomas Hardy works published by Macmillan, to include; Hardy, Thomas., 'TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES', with forty-one wood engravings by Vivien Gribble, published 1926, London, Macmillan and Co., Ltd., (a lot)Provenance: The Derek Mills Library, A Collection of Thomas Hardy and Dorset BooksDerek C Mills (7th November 1930 – 13th October 2019). Born in Poole in 1930, Derek’s interest in Thomas Hardy was evident in his later schoolwork, and formed a significant part of his higher education at Westminster College. His final dissertation was based on Hardy’s life and works, and contributed to Derek attaining the qualifications that saw him follow his father into the teaching profession. In 1963 Derek was appointed as an English teacher at the newly built Secondary Modern School in Cranborne, Dorset. He and his family settled in Cranborne, and it remained his home for the rest of his life. In 1971 he took the position of librarian at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne, Dorset. Derek served as Publications Manager for The Hardy Society for a number of years in the 1980’s. He provided Hardy enthusiasts throughout the world with publications, information and advice. Upon retirement from teaching he entered local politics, serving as Parish Councillor, District Councillor, and as Chairman of East Dorset District Council in the 1990’s. Derek’s other passion was for the county of Dorset. He was a life member of The Society of Dorset Men, a member of the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society, and a founding member of the Cranborne History Society. He collected a large library of books on all aspects of Dorset. His family are delighted and grateful that Dukes Auctioneers are providing the opportunity for others to own and enjoy their father’s cherished books.
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Architecture reference. A collection of architecture reference relating to historic British building construction techniques and restoration etc., mostly 20th century publications, including, Hammond (Adam), The Art of Practical Brickcutting and Setting, London: Crosby Lockwood & Son, 1889; Beard (Geoffrey), Craftsmen and Interior Decoration in England 1660-1820, Edinburgh: John Bartholomew & Son Ltd., 1981; Crossley (Fred H.), Timber Building in England from early times to the end of the Seventeenth Century, London: B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1951; Welannder (David), The History, Art and Architecture of Gloucester Cathedral, Stroud: Alan Sutton, 1991, together with a small selection of ceramics reference including, Hayward (Leslie & Atterbury, Paul), Poole Pottery, Carter & Company and their successors 1873-1998, Shepton Beauchamp: Richard Dennis, 1998; Pugh (P.D. Gordon), Staffordshire Portrait Figures and allied subjects of the Victorian Era, reprinted, Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 1988; Eyles (Desmond; Dennis, Richard & Irvine, Louise), Royal Doulton Figures produced at Burslem Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent: Royal Doulton Ltd., & London: Richard Dennis, 1987Qty: (3 shelves)
The Poignant, Historically Important Manuscript Journal, Peking Siege Commemoration Medal and Archive of Doctor Wordsworth Poole, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his devoted and gallant services as Physician to the British Legation during the Siege at Peking, having previously served as Principal Medical Officer in Central Africa and Southern Nigeria. Poole’s Journal, lavishly illustrated by sketches, diagrams, and tables, is a fascinating account of the rising tension between the foreign Legations and the Qing Court, the appearance of anti-foreigner ‘Boxers’, and the daily struggles of the defenders of the International Legations, all from the perspective of ‘the fighting doctor’ who set up and ran the improvised International Hospital and was a close confidante of, and advisor to, Sir Claude Macdonald, British Minister to the Qing Emperor, and his wife Ethel, Lady Macdonald. i) Peking Siege Commemoration Medal, 57mm, bronze, the obverse featuring the Ch’ien Men engulfed in flames, in the exergue a cannon, ‘junii xx - augusti xiv’, the reverse featuring Britannia and Germania standing facing, clasping hands, a Chinese female standing behind; below a dragon, ‘mene. mene. tekel. upharsin. ichabod!’ impressed on the edge (Dr Wordsworth Poole C.M.G.) ii) Dr Poole’s Personal handwritten Journal (marked ‘Private’) in two volumes, the first (rebound) running from January 1896 to May 1901, the second covering the period May 1901 up to November 1901, when he fell ill prior to his death in January 1902, the several hundred pages of acute observation and commentary contain much of historical, medical and mental health interest iii) Dr Poole’s personal photograph album, covering the period 1895-1901, a fascinating companion to the Journal, 26 pages with hundreds of images in excellent condition, annotated and covering many of the personalities and places mentioned in his Journal and letters, including the Siege of the Legations iv) Dr Poole’s personal letters to his family, mostly typed transcripts but some of the later ones from 1900 onwards are handwritten originals v) Two framed original portrait photographs of the recipient vi) Obituaries, notices, and much other ephemera relating to Wordsworth Poole, generally very good condition and an important and rare archive (lot) £12,000-£15,000 --- Dr Poole’s medal group, comprising The Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion’s breast badge; Central Africa Medal 1891-98 with clasp Central Africa 1894-98; East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, with clasp 1897-98; and China Medal 1900 with clasp Defence of Legations, was sold in these rooms in March 2021. Wordsworth Poole was born at St. Paul’s Cray, Kent, on 7 December 1867, the son of Samuel Wordsworth Poole, an M.D. of Aberdeen and Vicar of St. Mark’s, Cambridge, and the grandson of Richard Poole, an eminent physician, psychiatrist and phrenologist, who practised in Edinburgh. He was educated at St. Olave’s School, London, where he won several scholarships, and St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. Completing his medical training at Guy’s Hospital, an organisation to which he developed a lifelong loyalty, qualifying as an M.B. and B.C.H. and serving time as house surgeon, he went overseas in search of adventure, first to Africa, then to China. Africa Poole kept a private Journal and wrote many letters to members of his family, providing a rare insight into an important period of British rule in the interior of Africa, dealing with the final overthrow of the armed forces of the African and Arab leaders who conducted a huge traffic in slaves. They also contain much of interest from a medical and mental health perspective and many references to the life led by the early Europeans in the interior of Africa (and subsequently, China). One of Poole’s first tasks was to make and fit a prosthetic for an African whose leg had been bitten off by a crocodile. Poole found his work with the indigenous peoples highly rewarding; he considered many of the European missionaries and soldiers less likeable as patients and companions. The sickness and mortality rate amongst the Europeans must have been one of the highest in the world, an overall annual death rate of around 10%. The death rate among officials was particularly high. In 1897-98 out of the total of 65 in the country around Lake Nyasa there were 12 deaths (18%), practically all in the prime of life. Kinetic injuries abounded, especially in rural areas. Dr Poole joined Major C. E. Edwards on his campaign against Zirafi, a powerful slaver chief based on a steep, easily defended hill covered with boulders, which was tough to approach ‘with people potting at you from good cover.’ The skirmishing en-route was described by Poole in a letter to his mother: ‘I and my hospital carriers were passing a clearing when about 70 yards away from us two guns blazed off from behind rocks. The porters threw down their loads and hooked. My boy ran up to me with my rifle, and I was trying to catch sight of someone to fire at (I’m fairly steady with the rifle now) when I saw a flash and some smoke, followed by another, and a bullet fell near my feet, knocking up dust into my face.’ Poole performed several operations in the field: ‘Last Saturday I took off a man’s hand. He had been shot through the wrist by one of Zirafi’s men about six weeks ago. Since then he has had Tetanus… He is doing well now and it has all healed up by primary union.’ On 24 November 1895, Poole accompanied Major Edwards, Smith and Bradshaw of 35th Sikhs on the German Steamer S.S. Hermann von Wissman on their way up to subdue the Arab slaver strongholds of Mloze, Kopa Kopa and Kapandanser; their force of 400 soldiers arriving in detachments. Stopping on the way at Likoma, a missionary station, Poole reflected on the psychology of Europeans who came to Africa: ‘There is a peculiarity about the men who have been in Africa some time. You get into a groove of your own and can’t bear anyone else to be running the show with you. Look at Livingstone and his fearful temper and quarrels with other white men. Kirk, Stanley and all of them the same. One’s temper must become ruined. It is so noticeable with every head of out-stations; they are all bears in one way and brook no interference. I see that one must make enormous allowances for people out here. The circumstances are so adverse. There is no public opinion and such a fierce light of criticism beats upon the actions of a handful of white men out here.’ Poole described in his letters the appalling outbreaks of severe dysentery, malaria and blackwater fever and the difficulties he had in dealing with them single-handed: ‘Just now there is a great deal of sickness about. In the last fortnight I have had about 40 cases of very acute dysentery, some cases of pneumonia and other minor ones.’ He too succumbed to recurrent bouts of fever in the Nyasa region and in Nigeria, to extent that he had to return to England as a convalescent. He recorded his options in his Journal on 6 June 1899: ‘1. Another billet from Colonial Office in a healthy climate. Such a billet as would be worth my while accepting would probably be a long time turning up. 2. Stay at home and try and get on Tropical School of Medicine - but pay poor. 3. Foreign Office said there was a possibility of post of physician to Legation at Peking falling vacant. Worth about £700 a year. Climate good. Drawbacks to this appointment not allowed private practice… and no further advancement. But an easy well-paid billet. My prospects in Nigeria were good...
A Poole pottery black model of a Cat, 16.5cm high; a Linda Jane Smith Comic & Curious Cat Outside Privy resin sculpture, Limited Edition No.0109 of 2,000 with certificate; a Franklin Mint Heirloom Catnap Lodge Limited Edition oval shaped display plate; a rectangular shaped pewter jewellery casket and a Lulu Guinness red nose day Cat tote bag (5)
A Poole Carter Stabler Adams ovoid two handled vase, painted with floral sprays, 19cm, impressed mark, monogrammed, c.1930; a Carter Stabler Adams ovoid vase, painted with a continuous band of bright flowers, 13.5cm, impressed mark; a tall cylindrical vase, the neck painted with a band of geometric shapes in black and yellow, 19cm; an ovoid vase painted with a band of brown leafy motifs, 11cm; a bowl and cover, painted with feather shapes in shades of blue, green and lilac, 19cm diameter; others similar (12)
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