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Lot 17
Falconar (David). A Journey From Joppa to Jerusalem, in May, 1751, 1st ed., 1753, half title, 36pp., library stamps, one or two light spots, recent tan calf-backed boards, small 4to. Rare. The author`s less than impressed account of his visit to the Holy Land, with the notes drawn largely from Maundrel. (1)
Lot 108
Bakewell (Robert). To the Nobility, Gentry, and Others. The humble Petition of Robert Bakewell, of Dishley, in the County of Leicester [drop-title], December 23, 1780, two leaves with four folds, fore-edges and some folds neatly strengthened, first leaf with printed petition on recto and printed subscribers list on verso, second leaf with ms. list of subscribers on recto, and ms. signature of R. Bakewell on verso, sewn into modern cream wrappers, 4to. Robert Bakewell`s own copy of an extremely rare piece of ephemera: only one copy traced, that held by Leicestershire County Library. The signature on the final leaf is in Bakewell`s hand as are about half the entries listed as additional subscribers in manuscript; this was evidently Bakewell`s copy, which travelled with him, folded to fit into his pocket. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795), one of the most important figures in the British Agricultural Revolution, introduced selective stockbreeding methods which transformed the quality of Britain`s cattle, horses and sheep, without any knowledge of modern genetics. Selective breeding, which Charles Darwin described as artificial selection, was an inspiration for his theory of natural selection. In `On the Origin of Species` Darwin cited Bakewell`s work as demonstrating variation under domestication, in which methodical breeding during Bakewell`s lifetime led to considerable modification of the forms and qualities of his cattle and sheep. Prominent agriculturist, George Culley, whose name appears in the manuscript subscribers list, was a pupil on Bakewell`s farm in 1763, and he subsequently became a respected agricultural improver and author. Bakewell`s most generous patron was the Duke of Rutland, whose subscription of £200 is equivalent to approximately £12,500 today. Such generosity must have been invaluable to Bakewell who states in his petition that he has sustained "great and unavoidable Losses, to the Amount of many Thousand Pounds", adding that "if the Public should take his Case into their Consideration... he is fully persuaded he could be highly instrumental to the general Good of this Nation, by continuing in his late Line of the Breeding Business, and carrying it forward in such a Manner as will be most conducive to the public Service". (1)
Lot 122
Johnson (T.B.). The Gamekeeper`s Directory, and Complete Vermin Destroyer; Containing easy, but efficacious, Instructions for the Preservation of Game... Also for taking or killing all kinds of Vermin... Observations on Poaching... Man Traps, Dog Spears, &c. Directions for destroying Maggots and Ticks in Sheep; Ticks, Fleas, and Lice in Dogs; and Lice, &c. in Cattle..., Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, c.1835, five eng. plts., 12pp. pubs. cat. at rear, some soiling, several marginal tears, one or two blank corners torn away, untrimmed, hinges repaired, orig. boards, rubbed and sl. worn, with new cloth spine, large 12mo in 6s, together with Poachers versus Keepers, an Amusing and Instructive Treatise Concerning Poachers & their Artifices, dealing with the many Phases of Poaching directed against Game both Furred and Feathered, Gilbertson & Page, c.1891, 4pp. pubs. ads. at both front and rear, some light staining, orig. gilt lettered limp cloth, sm. 8vo, (rare), plus Barkley (H.C.), Studies in the Art of Rat-catching, popular ed., John Murray, 1896, early ms. name at head of title, edges foxed, free endpapers browned, orig. pictorial tan cloth gilt, a bright copy, 8vo, plus eleven other items relating to rabbiting, trapping, vermin control, agricultural implements, etc., mostly 19th and early 20th c. (14)
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Lot 125
Moore (Francis). A Description of the Plough, with Directions for the Conducting of it, n.p., [1773?], large single-leaf broadside, three folds, with copper engraving of `The Carriage or Four=Wheel=Plough` at head, with text below, some minor edge-fraying and light marks, small closed tear in blank margin, 607 x 489 mm (24 x 19.25 ins) Extremely rare. Goldsmiths` 10972; Higgs 5654. (1)
Lot 453
Smith (Michael). Twelve Sermons, Preached Upon Several Occasions, by Michael Smith, A.B. Rector of the Parish of Portland in the Island of Jamaica, and Chaplain of His Majesty`s Garrison in the Island of St Vincent, pub. London: printed for the author, by J. and W. Oliver in Bartholomew Close, 1764, viii + 256pp., author`s presentation ink inscription to title "In Testimony of sincere friendship and esteem, this volume is presented to the Revd. Mr. Joseph Cookson by the Author Mich Smith", marbled endpapers with slightly cracked hinges, contemp. calf, gilt dec. spine with loose & worn title label, joints cracked at head & foot of spine, rubbed and some wear, 8vo. The edition of 1764 is rare and no locations have been found. Another privately printed edition of this work was published in 1770. Michael Smith was graduated M.A. of Trinity College Dublin; ordained deacon in 1740, and priest in 1747. He served as a Curate for five years in Hertfordshire and was then sent to America as a missionary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, located at Prince Frederick`s Parish in South Carolina from 1753 to 1756. In 1756 his appointment was revoked on account of complaints about his conduct. He removed to Portsmouth, North Calolina, where he was still residing in 1760. He returned to England in 1771, becoming vicar of South Mimms, in Hertfordshire. Refer to Sabin 83614 for the 1770 edition. (1)
Lot 457
[Stewart, Sir James]. An Accompt of Scotlands Grievances by Reason of the D. of Lauderdales Ministrie, Humbly Tendred to his Sacred Majesty, [?Edinburgh, 1675], 52pp., title creased, B2 with short repaired tear, a few lower corners torn away, light soiling, bookplates, 19th c. green half morocco, lightly rubbed, small 4to. One of several anonymous undated editions. Sir James Stewart (1635-1713), a devout Covenanter here attacks Lauderdale`s administration of Scotland, accusing him of corruption of the mint and coinage, and that monopolies of salt and brandy-wine with the tax on imported tobacco put money into private pockets instead of public coffers. Charles II ordered the privy council to apprehend Stewart on charges of treason and sedition, but escaped arrest and lived under the alias Lawson in England. Provenance: bookplate of antiquary Robert Pitcairn, with his manuscript note: `This copy of a very curious & rare Scottish tract formed part of a vol. collected by Mylne of Balquharg (No. 32) & was purchased by me along with sev[eral] other similar tracts`. Wing S5532A. (1)
Lot 490
Boyle (Robert). Experiments, Notes, &c. about the Mechanical Origine or Production of Divers Particular Qualities: among which is inserted a discourse of the imperfection of the Chymist`s Doctrine of Qualities; together with some Reflections upon the Hypothesis of Alcali and Acidum, 1st ed., 1st issue, 1675, leaf following title containing Directions for the Book-binder & Errata supplied in facsimile, 1st Tract (on Heat and Cold) with B7 supplied in facsimile and B8 (blank) lacking, 6th Tract (Origine and Production of Volitility) with 7 pp. Advertisements about the Experiments and Notes relating to Chymical Qualities bound in at end, one or two leaves towards front of vol. with paper repairs to blank fore-margin, not affecting text, contemp. sheep, rubbed and some wear to corners, modern reback, small 8vo. Fulton 123 `This collection of eleven tracts is rare, usually imperfect, and contains two of the most important of Boyle`s contributions to physical science`. The final tract is the first work on electricity in the English language. (1)
Lot 504
Ferriar (John). An Essay Towards a Theory of Apparations, 1st ed., 1813, half-title, ink lib. stamp to title and lower margin of last page erased but impressions still visible, some spotting, contemp. marbled boards with morocco reback, small 8vo. Hunter and McAlpine page 543. The first attempt to explain apparations on an entirely physio-pathological basis. Rare. (1)
Lot 505
Flourens (Pierre). Recherches Experimentales sur les porprietes et les fonctions du systeme nerveux, dans les animaux vertebres, 1st ed., Paris, 1824, some spotting, ex-lib. with a few old light ink stamps, lacks half title, bookplate of Dr. Michael Jefferson, recent half morocco, 8vo. Garrison Morton 1493. The first experimental proof that vision depends upon the integrity of the cerebal cortex. He also analysed the functions of the cerebellum and described cerebellar ataxia. Rare. (1)
Lot 512
Guegan (Bertrand). Le Cuisinier Francais ou les Meilleures Recettes d`Autrefois et d`Aujourd`hui Recueillies, 1st ed., Paris, 1934, half-title, title-page printed in blue and black, letterpress illusts., some full-page, sprinkled polished edges, modern dark green crushed morocco, gilt lozenge roll decorated raised bands, gilt lettered direct in second and fourth compartments, first and fifth compartments with onlaid red quatrefoil decoration, third compartment with wide pelmet roll, covers with gilt double fillet border and inner scrolling floral roll panel, dotted line roll on edges, gilt dec. turn-ins, large 8vo, together with [Lemery, Nicolas], Nouveau Recueil de Curiositez Rares & Nouvelles, dans les Plus Admirables Effets de la Nature & de l`Art [drop-title], new ed., c.1700, seven eng. plts., lacking all before Avertissement (. * 3), some staining and marks, lacking front free endpaper, later ms. ownership name on front pastedown, contemp. vellum, soiled, remains of leather spine label, with ms. title above, 12mo in 6s. Second item rare; sometimes attributed to Antoine d`Emery. Contains a mixture of recipes, including those for medicines, perfumes, cosmetics and fireworks. There are also some white magic recipes such as an ointment for horses legs made up of vipers heads and tails, mixed with wine and olive oil, and cooked with a small dog. (2)
Lot 521
Lamb (Patrick). Royal Cookery; or, the Complete Court-Cook. Containing the Choicest Receipts in all the particular Branches of Cookery, Now in Use in the Queen`s Palaces of St. James`s, Kensington, Hampton-Court, and Windsor. With near Forty Figures (curiously engraven on Copper) of the Magnificent Entertainments at Coronations, Instalment, Balls, Weddings, &c. at Court; Also Receipts for making the Soupes, Jellies, Bisques, Ragoo`s, Pattys, Tanzies, Forc`d-Meats, Cakes, Puddings, &c... To which are added, Bills of Fare for every Season in the Year, 1st ed., printed for Abel Roper, and sold by John Morphew, 1710, half-title present, thirty-five eng. bills of fare, twenty-eight folding, complete as list, one single-leaf plt. trimmed at fore-edge just clipping text, 4pp. pubs. ads. at rear, hinges sometime repaired, upper hinge split, later book ticket of Charles J. Bewlay, Carleton Hall, with contemp. ms. ownership name above, contemp. Cambridge pane calf, extrems. a little rubbed, expertly rebacked and recornered, orig. spine relaid, gilt lettered label renewed, 8vo. Bitting, p.271; Cagle 809; Oxford, p.52; Vicaire, p.490. A clean copy of a rare book in a pleasing contemporary binding. (1)
Lot 553
Werlhof (Paul Gottlieb). Disquisitio medica et philologica de variolis et anthracibus... , accedit R.A. Behrens, Dissertatio epistolaris de affectionibus a comestis mitulis, 2 works in 1 vol., Hanover, 1735, separate title to second work, old ink inscription to title, some browning, modern holland-backed boards, a little rubbed, 4to. Garrison Morton 3051 and 3052. The classical descriptions of thromocytopenic purpera (Werlhof`s disease). Rare. (1)
Lot 40
ROSEBANK-20 YEAR-OLD Distilled 1979, bottled October 1999. Part of the Rare Malts Selection. Limited edition, bottle no. 0936. In original box. Single malt, 70cl, 60.3% volume. GLEN ORD-23 YEAR-OLD Distilled 1973, bottled September 1997. As above. Limited edition, bottle no. 2759. In original box. Single malt, 75cl, 59.8% volume. 2 Bottles.
Lot 54
MACALLAN-30 YEAR-OLD Distilled May 1977, bottled September 2007. Bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd. Part of the Platinum Rare & Old Selection. Limited edition, bottle no. 138 of 175 bottles released. Selected for sale exclusively in Great Britain. In original wooden presentation box. Single malt, 70cl, 47.3% volume.
Lot 209
GLEN ORD-23 YEAR-OLD Distilled in 1974, bottled October 1998. Part of the Rare Malts Selection. Limited edition, bottle no. 5370. In original box. Single malt, 70cl, 60.80% volume. GLENNDULLAN-23 YEAR-OLD Distilled 1974, bottled May 1998. As above. Limited edition, bottle no. 5338. In original box. Single malt, 70cl, 63.1% volume. 2 Bottles.
Lot 416
INCHGOWER-22 YEAR-OLD Distilled 1974, bottled September 1997. Part of the Rare Malts Selection range. Limited edition, bottle no. 1967. In original box. Single malt, 70cl, 55.7% volume. JOHNNIE WALKER SWING Blended and bottled by John Walker & Sons Kilmarnock. Singapore Duty Free Bottle. In original box. Blended, 75cl, 43% volume. 2 Bottles.
Lot 470
MORTLACH-15 YEAR-OLD A Rare Old Highland Whisky. Proprietors George Cowie & Sons Ltd. Matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin. Level: In the neck. Single malt, 75cl, 40% volume. MACDUFF-14 YEAR-OLD Distilled March 1978, bottled March 1992. Bottled by Wm. Cadenhead. part of the Authentic Collection. Single malt, 70cl, 57.8% volume. 2 Bottles.
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