Henry VIII's Primer.- Church of England. The Primer, set foorth by the Kynges maiestie and his clergie, to be taught lerned, & read: and none other to be vsed throughout all his dominions, first edition, black letter, printed in red and black, title and later ink ms. additions within woodcut ornamental border, woodcut historiated and decorative initials, some criblé, F3 blank, lacking H4, fragment only of final f. (2L2), title frayed at head, wormed and with repair verso, ⁂1 3 lines of text obliterated and with 17th century note next to them, L1 lower margin torn and with large repair, M1 lower margin torn away, affecting signature mark, M4 torn with loss of text, tears, occasional wormholes / small traces, some water-staining and soiling, occasional spotting, lightly browned, later endpapers, later mottled calf, spine in compartments, ?later blind-stamped decoration, rubbed, [STC 16034], small 4to, [VVithin the precinct of the late dissolued house of the] Gray friers by Richard Grafton printer to the Princes grace, [29th May, 1545]. sold not subject to return. ⁂ The first edition of the first Primer in English, which was authorised by the king and prepared under his supervision. Rare in any condition, with no copy of this first edition traced at auction. Indeed, we find only a handful of later issues of 1545 or 1546 sold since the beginning of the 20th century.
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Herbal.- [A lytel herball of the properties of herbes newly amended and corrected, with certayne addiciions at the ende of the boke [as] appoynted in the almanacke, made in M.D.L. the xii. day of February by A. Askham.], black letter, occasional early ink marginalia, early ink recipe for 'A medsin for ye tothe ache' to blank verso of K7, lacking A1-3 (including title), A8, and blank K8, A4 torn and repaired with loss of text to upper corner, A5 margins repaired on 3 sides, with loss of several letters, a few ff. with marginal repairs / mounted on stubs, closely trimmed at head, occasionally just touching text, water-stained, some spotting or soiling, mostly light browned, antique style calf, spine in compartments and with burgundy leather label, [Henrey 184; STC 13175.13], 8vo, [In Fletestrete at the signe of the George nexte to Saynte Dunstones Churche by Wyllyam Powell], [12th March, 1550].⁂ Exceedingly rare. We locate a BL copy, and ESTC records copies at the Royal College of Surgeons, the Wellcome (lacking title) and Yale (defective). Medieval in origin this herbal was first published by Richard Banckes in 1525, and as a result is sometimes referred to as 'Banckes' Herbal'. 'Askham's name on the title page refers to the almanac, and he may have had nothing to do with the editing of this edition' (ESTC).
Highwayman broadside.- A full and true account of the apprehending James Whitney, the notorious high-way-man; near Bishopsgate. With his examination and confession before Sir Thomas Cook, Sheriff, and the recorder of the city of London. This may be printed, Edmund Bohun, trimmed at foot, affecting imprint, lightly stained and browned, [Wing F2300], 299 x 189mm., [Printed, for Randal Taylor, near Stationers-Hall], [1692].⁂ Exceedingly rare, with ESTC and WorldCat recording a BL copy only.
Children's dialogues.- Gallus (Evaldus) Pueriles confabulatiunculæ, title and small woodcut ornament within woodcut typographic border, woodcut head-pieces, occasional contemporary ink signatures and pen trials of a James Longmire, B6&7 outer margin trimmed, affecting text, trimmed at head, affecting some headlines and pagination, some spotting or staining, lightly browned, binding using an early English manuscript on limp vellum, ink signatures of James Longmire, soiled, 8vo, S. Holt, 1705.⁂ Rare, with ESTC recording only three copies (BL, Folger & Cardiff), and WorldCat not adding to our tally. Indeed, all editions of this work have small holdings recorded by ESTC.
Bell (John, editor).- Bell's Edition. The Poets of Great Britain Complete from Chaucer to Churchill, 106 vol. only (of 109, lacking vol. 49 (Prior vol. 3), 52 (Swift vol. 1) and vol. 77 (Pope vol. 2), engraved titles and portraits, uniform contemporary polished calf, spines gilt in compartments with red and green morocco labels, some light rubbing to spines but a near-fine set generally, housed in two original travelling cases resembling tree calf folios volumes stacked dos-a-dos, interiors with marbled paper, felt and original printed labels, spines with lettered red morocco label and sliding compartments concealing hidden locking mechanism (one spine moving, the other fixed in place), one case lid chipped at lip, rubbing and surface wear to cases, folio, 1780-84.⁂ A remarkable set complete with the rare travelling cases that were offered for sale with the 1784 edition. We can trace only one other like example of these cases at auction.
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[Ward (Hon. Mrs.)] Sketches with the Microscope in a Letter to a Friend, first edition, 14 hand-coloured plates, lacks front blank, contemporary and later ink ownership or presentation markings to title, one or two light spots but very clean otherwise, original blind-stamped cloth, gilt, spine rather faded and frayed, 12mo, [F. H. Shields, Parsontown, County Offaly], 1857.⁂ The very rare provincially printed first edition of a volume that later ran to several editions.
Golf.- Prestwick Golf Club, Rules and Regulations, 30pp., includes list of 330 members, minor spotting otherwise fine in original limp cloth with printed paper label to upper cover, 8vo, Ayr, Printed by Hugh Henry, 1886.⁂ Rare. WorldCat locates a copy of the 1889 edition in the National Library of Scotland and an earlier 1873 edition sold in 2012 in the Jaime Ortiz-Patino Collection: Origins of Golf. But no traces of this edition.
Racing broadsides.- 17 broadsides advertising horse races, comprising Chesterfield Races, 1833-49 (12, including 2 duplicates, 1 with contemporary manuscript notes of the winners in each race, with additional notes on blank verso); Mansfield Races, 1837; Derby Races, 1845, 1846 and 1849; Rochester and Chatham Races, 1845 (loosely inserted, printed in red and black with image to head, neatly backed, lower portion separated along fold), chipped and tears to extremities, occasionally touching text, folding creases, all but the last tipped in, bookplate of Joel Spitz to front pastedown, 20th century morocco-backed cloth, light fading to spine, folio.⁂ An excellent group of rare broadsides. Includes the names of competitors in the races as well as the value of the plates and sweepstakes.
Film reel.- 16mm film reel of David Lloyd George's visit to Hitler at the Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden, contained within original film canister, housed along with a compact disc copy of the film in lidded box (box toned with some writing and wear), 190 x 190mm., 1936.⁂ A sad commemoration of Lloyd George's later appeasement of Hitler. Following the treaty of Versailles in 1919, Lloyd George remained convinced that Germany had been treated harshly. He was supporting of Germany throughout much of the 1920s and 30s, a sympathy that was readily exploited by Hitler. The present reel documents in colour a meeting between the two statesmen. It is seemingly rare, we can only trace a copy in the National Library of Wales.
Opening speeches of the Auschwitz Museum in 1947.- Opieka nad Oświęcimiem, only edition, 16pp., illustrations, including a view of the entrance to the camp and an aerial map of Auschwitz, original wrappers, corners and extremities very lightly rubbed, light fading to spine but overall a very excellent copy, 8vo, Kraków, 1948.⁂ A rare and important document, marking the transition from Auschwitz as a concentration camp to its status as a museum. The publication follows the opening ceremony of the Auschwitz museum on June 14, 1947, the official date on which the Government of the Republic of Poland recognized the Auschwitz camp as a museum site. The pamphlet includes transcripts of speeches and letters from senior Polish government officials and survivors on the opening day in a special ceremony held on the day. Among the people appearing are Ryszard Stankowski, a former prisoner in Auschwitz who was a survivor at the end of the war having been on the death row, Dr. Mazimilion Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of the Warsaw Handloby Bank, Dr. Boleslav Rozmarinowicz, President of the Polish Guilds, and Dr. Kazimierz Rudnicki, Prosecutor of the Court of Appeal in Krakow, amongst others.
Windsor (Edward, Duke of) A King's Story. The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor on half-title, plates, copy of letter from the Duke of Windsor to the recipient loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, spine ends and corners chipped, light creasing to head and foot, 8vo, New York, 1951.⁂ Rare to find signed by both Edward and Wallace Simpson.
Ballard (J. G.) The Terminal Beach, first edition, neat ink ownership inscription to endpaper, original boards, spine slightly faded, light marking to spine and covers, light bumping to spine tips and corners, dust-jacket, spine a little darkened, minor chipping to spine tip, light creasing to head, some faint surface soiling, an excellent example, 8vo, 1964.⁂ An early collection of Ballard's short stories, including the dystopian "Deep End" and "Billennium" as well as "The Drowned Giant", recently the subject of an animated adaptation. Rare in the dust-jacket in good condition.
Dahl (Roald) The BFG, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Dermot Love Roald Dahl" and additionally signed by the illustrator, dated "Dec. 1982" both to front free endpaper, illustrations by Quentin Blake, light marginal toning, original boards, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, minor chipping and light creasing to head of spine and corner tips, a sharp and excellent example overall, 8vo, 1982.⁂ An inscribed copy of one of Dahl's most popular and enduring works. Inscribed copies of Dahl's later works are rare, especially so signed by both author and illustrator.
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Annotated.- Bullein (William) Bulleins bulwarke of defe[n]ce againste all sicknes, sornes, and woundes, that dooe daily assaulte mankinde, whiche bulwarke is kepte with Hillarius the gardiner, Health the phisician, with their chyrurgian, to helpe the wounded soldiors, 4 parts in 1, first edition, black letter, woodcut illustrations and decorative initials, contemporary ink annotations throughout (some cropped by binder), part 1 lacking general title, list of authors f. and q1, p6 and q2 torn and repaired with loss to text and illustrations, part 2 title and final f. (with woodcut of skeleton) torn and repaired with loss to text and illustrations, part 4 sig. O at end repaired tears affecting text, all parts with some repairs, mostly marginal, affecting printed side-notes and /or annotations, and occasionally a little of main text, some water-staining, other staining and spotting, lightly browned, modern half calf, gilt spine in compartments and with brown leather label, little rubbed, [Durling 778; Wellcome I, 1149; STC 4033], folio, By Ihon Kyngston, 1562. sold not subject to return. ⁂ The first edition is rare at auction in any condition, and is found here with often extensive contemporary annotations.
Durrell (Gerald) My Family and Other Animals, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "With thanks for helping our bears" with a drawing of a bear below, ink ownership and gift inscription to endpaper "Elizabeth Maxtone Graham from Patrick Maxtone Graham who started me on all the Durrell Books 1957", original boards, spine sunned with a few splash marks, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light spotting extremities a little toned, a very good copy, 8vo, 1956.⁂ Durrell's classic memoir of his childhood in Greece, rare signed, especially so with such a charming inscription.
Eliot (T.S.) Murder in the Cathedral, first edition, signed by the author on title, light foxing to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, some light marking to panels, an excellent copy, [Gallup A29b], 8vo, 1935.⁂ Rare to find flat signed in this manner.
Huxley (Aldous) Crome Yellow, first edition, some scattered edge-spotting, browning to endpapers, original yellow cloth with paper label to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, head of spine and corners chipped, portion of loss to lower panel affecting advertisement text, a few short nicks with light creasing to head and foot, but a good, clean copy of a rare jacket overall, [Connolly 39], 8vo, 1921.⁂ Huxley's first novel and one of his best. Rare in the dust-jacket.
Isherwood (Christopher) Sally Bowles, first edition, signed by the author on title with score through his printed name, light spotting to endpapers, original cloth, light toning to spine, extremities a little rubbed, dust-jacket, light browning and rubbing to spine, spotting to panels, splitting to head of lower joint and upper fore-edge, minor chipping to spine tips and corners, closed tears to head of upper panel, but an excellent example overall of a scarce and delicate jacket, [Westby and Brown p.6; Woolmer 411], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1937.⁂ Rare signed. The first appearance of Isherwood's most famous character; part inspiration, along with I am a Camera, for the musical and film Cabaret. The creation of Sally Bowles gave Isherwood financial security for much of the rest of his life.
McKee (David) Elmer, first edition, colour illustrations by the author, light damp mottling to foot, causing some cockling and adhesion tearing, original boards, light damp staining to foot of covers, dust-jacket, light damp stain with some cockling to foot, spine ends and corners a little chipped, small patch of surface wear to foot of lower panel, portion of restoration to foot of upper flap, extremities a little rubbed, 4to, 1968.⁂ McKee's children's classic about the multi-coloured elephant Elmer. Rare.
Pratchett (Terry) and Neil Gaiman. Good Omens, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscriptions from the authors "To Neil, Burn this book* Terry Pratchett" "*Despite the fact it's a rare collectible wossname. Neil Gaiman. p.s. Apply the match here" and additionally signed by jacket artist Chris Moore all on title, original stapled wrappers, proof dust-jacket, 1990; Good Omens, first edition, signed presentation inscriptions from the author and Chris Moore on title, original boards, dust-jacket, 1990, near-fine copies, 8vo (2)⁂ The proof is rare and only runs to p.34, the proof jacket has a few printed differences to that on the first as well as being shorter. We can trace no like example.
Pratchett (Terry) Mort, 1987; Sourcery, signed by Josh Kirby, 1988; Pyramids, 1989; Moving Pictures, 1990, uncorrected proof copies, all with signed presentation inscriptions from the author, original wrappers, some light sunning to spine, light surface soiling to covers, but near-fine generally; and 6 others, signed uncorrected proofs by the same, 8vo (10)⁂ A good group of rare proofs.
Pratchett (Terry) The Carpet People, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on title over author's earlier tippexed inscription on title, illustrations by the author, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, neat reinforcing backing strip to head and foot verso, light rubbing but still a near-fine example overall, 8vo, 1971.⁂ Pratchett's first novel, written when he was a teenager, rare signed.
Pratchett (Terry) The Dark Side of the Sun, author's tippexed signature on title, light rubbing to extremities, 1976; Strata, light marginal toning, jacket with light toning to spine, light creasing to spine tips and corners, 1981, first editions, signed presentation inscriptions from the author on titles, original boards, dust-jackets, near-fine generally, 8vo (2)⁂ Two early science fiction works by Pratchett, rare together and signed.
Wells (H.G.) The World Set Free. A Story of Mankind, first edition, 10pp. advertisements at rear, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light rubbing to spine and corners tips, else fine, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, portion of browning and creasing to upper panel, upper fore-edge with tape repairs to verso and some resultant show-through, some slight chipping and fraying to head and foot, 8vo, 1914.⁂ Wells' science fiction future war novel that famously envisaged the creation and use of atomic bombs, rare in the dust-jacket.
Wodehouse (P.G.) Young Men in Spats, first edition, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine, splash mark to lower cover, sunning to head and foot, dust-jacket, neat and expert repairs and restoration to head and foot, rubbing to fore-edge, light creasing to head and foot, an excellent example, original printed "The Drones Club Book of the Month" wraparound band, [McIlvaine A55a], 8vo, 1936.⁂ Rare in such attractive condition and with the amusing wraparound band.
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[Wyndham (John)] "John Beynon". The Secret People, first edition, foxing, marginal abrasion to pp. 124-5, p. 129 with toning to margin, light browning to half title and final text p., original first issue red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, slight shelf-lean, rubbed, light finger-soiling, dust-jacket priced at 2/6, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light spotting and surface soiling, short nick with creasing to head and foot of lower panel, but overall an excellent example of a rare jacket, 8vo, [1935].⁂ Wyndham's second novel and his first attempt at science fiction. Exceptionally rare in the dust-jacket, we can trace no other example at auction.
Arcadia Press.- Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, number 9 of 110 copies signed by the artist, calligrapher and paper-maker, calligraphic text by David Howells printed in green and black on hand-made 'Seaweed' paper by Philip Rowson, 10 tipped-in colour plates by Errol Le Cain, prospectus loosely inserted, original full vellum by Zaehnsdorf, slight fading to spine, t.e.g., others uncut, slip-case, Arcadia Press, 1972; and the suite of 10 plates in larger format, signed and numbered by the artist, mounted and housed in cloth portfolio, folio (2)⁂ An excellent copy, including the rare portfolio of this lavish, modernist interpretation of Coleridge's poem.
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Zhar-Ptitsa/Jar-Ptitza [The Firebird], nos. 1-14 (all published) in 2 vol., Paris and Berlin, Russkoe Iskusstvo, illustrations, numerous colour mounted plates, light finger-soiling, the odd repaired tear, ink stamp of Russian double-headed eagle to first page of issue 1 and a few elsewhere including to some upper wrappers, modern cloth, original wrappers (with some creasing and repairs) bound in, 4to, August 1921-January 1926.⁂ A complete set of this rare Russian émigré literary and artistic journal. Includes contributions by Somov, Benois, Grigor'ev, Bakst, Goncharova, Bilibin, Lukomskii, Chagall, Diaghilev, Shukaev, Makovskii, and all the members of Mir Iskusstva as well as a young Vladimir Nabokov (as "V. Sirin").
America.- Crockett (David) A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to front free endpaper, staining where tape is removed to pastedown and front free endpaper, occasional light foxing, later blue ink staining to pp.25-60 top margin (not affecting text body), tape staining pp.106-109, 22pp. advertisements at end, original cloth, rebacked preserving original spine with paper label (worn), corners bumped, covers marked and scuffed, discoloured, 8vo, Philadelphia, E. L. Carey and A. Hart, 1834.⁂ A rare inscribed copy with Crockett's authorial certification: "Being Called on by Mr William Allen to certify whether this book is or is not the true history of my life written by myself - I certify with pleasure that this is the true history written by myself and that this other is a counterfeit and was written without any authority from me, David Crockett of Tennessee, new Member of Congress". We cannot trace any other copy of this work inscribed by the author at auction. David "Davy" Crockett (1786-1836) was a frontiersman, soldier, later congressman, and prolific story-teller. Known as the 'King of the Wild Frontier', his exploits remain a legacy of the all-American frontiersman of 18th century America. Growing up in East Tennessee, he was later elected to U.S. Congress where he vehemently opposed the policies of Present Andrew Jackson, especially in the Indian Removal Act, and after his death he was continually credited with acts of fabled proportion. His adventures - both mythical and real - have since awarded him the status of an American folk hero.
America.- Encounters with Native Americans.- Ashe (Captain Thomas) Travels in America, Performed in 1806, 3 vol., first edition, without half-titles, some light even browning, contemporary calf, red and green morocco spine labels, 'Pakenham Hall' blind stamped in gilt to upper covers, joints weak and splitting though holding firm, together in custom-made morocco-backed box, (lightly rubbed), 8vo, 1808.⁂ Rare set of Ashe's musings and observations on his travels around eastern states of America. His route took him overland to Pittsburgh and thence down to Ohio, where he made many stops to open Indian mounds and collect fossil bones. On landing back England he unsuccessfully attempted to sell to the British Museum with issues at customs on arrival in Bristol, and was forced to sell his extensive collection cheaply to a local small museum.
South America.- Conquest of Peru.- Cieza De León (Pedro de) Parte primera de la chronica del Peru. Que tracta la demarcacion de sus provincias: la descripcion dellas. Las fundaciones de las nuevas ciudades. Los ritos y costumbres de los indios, y otras cosas estrañas dignas de ser sabidas, first edition, collation: ✠6 2✠4 a-q8 r6, largely double-column, title with large woodcut royal arms within woodcut border, 42 woodcuts in the text (some repetitions), and woodcut initials, author's signature to r6 verso, the odd ink note to margin in an early hand, title upper and inner margins restored and repaired tear to foot, title and first 2 gathering with repair and restorations to fore-margins and upper corner, a few other small marginal repairs and 1 or 2 neat repairs to text, light foxing and marginal damp-staining towards end, the odd patch of light staining and some light soiling or browning, but a crisp copy generally, contemporary vellum with manuscript lettering to spine, remains of ink inscriptions to lower cover, endpapers renewed, folio (292 x 200mm.), Seville, Martín de Montesdoca, 1553.⁂ The first edition of this excessively rare chronicle. We can trace only three copies offered either at auction or in dealer's catalogues, and no copy other than this since 1951."One of the most remarkable literary productions of the age of the Spanish Conquest in America. It is, in fact, the only book which exhibits the 'physical aspect of the country as it existed under the elaborate culture of the Incas'." - Sabin.The author of this history was one of the greatest authorities on Peru, where he spent 16 years. He started the work at Popayan in 1541 and finished it in Lima in 1550; the full chronicle consisted of four volumes, of which only the first was published, and deals with the geography, history and ethnology of Peru. Apart from the famous woodcut and description of the silver mines of Potosi, engraved after an original drawing made by the author, the woodcuts depict the everyday life of the conquistadors with the Indians, boats on Lake Titicaca, the building of a city, Quechua Indians dealing with the devil, a human sacrifice, a Spanish and an Indian in front of the city of Cuzco etc... It also contains the first extended description of the Peruvian guanaco, or llama, and of the pepper-tree, or mollé, and the commercial and medicinal uses of its fruits.Literature: Sabin, 13044; Medina (BHA), 157; Escudero (Séville), 555; Streit, II, 644; JCB (3) I:175; Field, 314;Johnson, The Book in the Americas, 32; Delgado-Gomez, Spanish Historical Writing about the New World, 26;Alden, 553/20; Maggs, Bibliotheca Americana (1926), p. 59, n° 3967; Quoted by Salvá, n° 3293, but never seen by him.
Asia.- Polo (Marco) In cui si tratta le meravigliose cose del mondo per lui vedute, collation: A-G8, woodcut device to title, a few minor marginal brown crayon markings, some light marginal staining, modern vellum, yapp edges, preserved in fleece-lined blue calf drop-back box, box a little scratched, 8vo (149 x 96mm.), Venice, [Matteo Pagano], [1555].⁂ Rare edition of Marco Polo's great travel account, one of surprisingly few early versions published in his native tongue and in his native city. Marco Polo's book is undoubtedly the single greatest travel account of the medieval world. Its descriptions governed the majority of the Western world's perceptions of the Middle East and Asia until quite modern times.Marco Polo (c.1254-1324) joined his father and uncle on a journey to China, travelling along the Silk Road and reaching the court of Kublai Khan c.1274. The Polos remained in China for about 17 years, and the Mongol emperor sent Marco on several fact-finding missions to distant lands. Marco may also have governed the city of Yangzhou (1282-87). The Polos returned to Venice in 1295 after sailing from eastern China to Persia and then journeying overland through Turkey. Captured by the Genoese soon after his return, Marco Polo was imprisoned along with a writer, Rusticiano (or Rustichello) da Pisa, to whom he dictated the story of his travels, describing places he had visited and heard of and recounting the local customs. He covers much of Asia, including the Arab world, Persia, Japan, Sumatra, and the Andaman Islands, and also East Africa as far south as Zanzibar. He describes paper currency, asbestos, coal, and other phenomena virtually unknown in Europe as well as the precious stones of Asia. "The travels of Marco Polo in the East claim a place in an American collection in consequence of the remarks of distinguished geographers that they were perused by Columbus, and that the revelations made by him of the wonders of Cathay and Zipanga stimulated the great navigator to accomplish through the sea, what the Venetian traveller had by land" (Sabin). This is one of two issues or editions printed by Matteo Pagano, this containing the imprint with date in the colophon: 'In Venetia per Matthio Pagan, in Frezaria, al segno della Fede, 1555'. This is the fifth edition in the Italian (Venetian) vernacular, preceding editions appeared 1496, 1500, 1508 and 1533. All these editions, including the present and the undated edition by Matteo Pagano, are extremely rare, each surviving in only a few copies and seldom appearing on the antiquarian market. According to Worldcat, there are only 8 copies of this edition in European and American Public Libraries.Literature: Adams P1792; Sabin 44498; Cordier, Bibliotheca Sinica, online, Second edition, vol. III, col. 1970; Yule-Cordier, 18; PMM 39. EDIT 16 CNCE 66667.
Atlases.- Lizars (Daniel) Lizars' Edinburgh Geographical General Atlas, 68 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, with 1 double-page 'Tables of Mountain Chains' map, all mounted on stubs, many with small tears at central fold, some with paper repairs (of which 1 affecting map), c.15 with staining at fold head (a few affecting map), gutter reinforced with tape at title, some light off-setting and spotting, contemporary cloth, rebacked in rexine, soiled and rubbed, folio, 1842.⁂ Including the two rare maps depicting the Republic of Texas between its secession from Mexico in 1836 and its annexation in 1845.
China.- Morrison (John Robert) A Chinese Commercial Guide. Consisting of a Collection of Details Respecting Foreign Trade with China, second edition, lacking folding plate, title with light soiling and 2 repairs to head, occasional light toning and the odd pencil note to margin, ink ownership inscription "C. Ryder, Canton" to head of title along with gift inscription in another hand "C. Francis Ryder in remembrance of Charles Ryder - August 1930", 19th century half calf, rubbed, [Goldsmiths 33727], 8vo, Macao, S. Williams, 1844.⁂ Rare, we can trace no examples of any edition at auction. Library Hub lists three copies of the first edition and four of the much-expanded second (Leeds, Manchester, Senate House and Warwick). Includes a lengthy section on the costal navigation on China followed by a discussion of the best articles of import and export for China. The section on opium provides a figure of $14 million for the annual trade with China at the point of publication, this figure has been updated by a pencil note to margin date 1856 to $30 million. Names are given in Chinese characters and even full import forms are supplied to be copied out.
Egypt.- Hieroglyphs.- Champollion (Jean Francois) Grammaire Égyptienne, first edition, lithographed hieroglyphs throughout, some printed in red, a few in colours, occasional offsetting, original printed wrappers, upper and lower covers backed with a few repairs and some restoration to extremities, rebacked, some marking and toning to covers, folio, Paris, Firmin Didot Fréres, 1836[-1841].⁂ This monumental work of Champollion (1790-1832), known above all as the decipherer of the Rosetta stone, is the grand summation of his work in cracking Egyptian hieroglyphs and laid the foundations for all subsequent discoveries in Egyptology. It contains the first printed list of hieroglyphs; 260 in all. The printing, from Champollion's meticulous manuscript, was a complex process. It required a special combination of all the standard alphabetic languages (French, Latin, Greek, Coptic, etc.) to be set in the usual way in type, leaving blank spaces for the hieroglyphs. The typesetting was then transferred to lithographic plates where the hieroglyphs were engraved and then each page, including type and hieroglyphs, was reprinted lithographically. This was the first time such a technique was used in France. Rare in the original printed wrappers.
India.- Briggs (Henry George) The Cities of Gujarashtra: their Topography and History. Illustrated in the Journal of a Recent Tour, first edition, title with fore-edge repaired, occasional light spotting or damp-staining, some slight browning, small marginal worm holes throughout, heavier worming at beginning and end, affecting only a letter of the imprint "Bombay", final few leaves chipped and torn with repairs and restoration, affecting text with loss to a few words, later half calf, spine gilt, rubbed, lower joint starting, lge 4to, Bombay, for the Author, [1849].⁂ A rare account of "Gujarashtra" or present day Gujarat, covering the major cities of Surat, Ahmedabad, Bharuch etc, as well as the history of the Western colonial presence in the area.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album. This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG. Team Rocket Complete Full Set. This lot features a complete set of the Team rocket expansion, the fifth expansion in the trading card game released in 2000. This set features every card, every holo and non-holo and includes the very first 'secret' rare Dark Raichu. The set comes in numerical order and in a brand new Ultra Pro folder ready to be safely added to any collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this set is between Near Mint to Good, with the vast majority of the cards being Excellent.
Pokémon TCG Base Set Collection. This lot contains a collection of over 120 cards primarily from the Base set, the first Pokémon set released in 1999. It features a partial complete set in numerical order and contains a number of holo cards, most notably a holo Charizard. The set features a holo Charizard, Gyarados, machamp and Ninetales alongside numerous rares and Holos from the Jungle and Fossil expansion. The collection comes in two vintage binders, one of them being the A5 size blue Wizards of the Coast 4-pocket binder. This is a perfect way for someone to start their Pokémon TCG collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is 'Excellent' with many of the commons, uncommons and rare being 'Excellent to Near Mint'. The Charizard is in Good to Light Played condition with slight edgeware, a small imperfection on the top left hand corner and minor scratches to the front. The remaining holos are in similar condition.
Pokémon TCG - Complete Team Rocket Expansion - Unlimited. This lot contains a complete Team Rocket expansion, the fourth Pokémon trading card set released early 2000. The set comes complete in the official Team Rocket vintage ring binder and includes the games first ever 'secret rare' Dark Raichu. This is a complete unlimited collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is Near Mint to Excellent.
Pokémon TCG - Complete Team Rocket Expansion 1st Edition & Unlimited. This lot contains a complete Team Rocket expansion, the fourth Pokémon trading card set released early 2000. This collection has a number of 1st edition cards including Dark Dragonite, Dark Gyarados & Rainbow Energy. The set comes complete in the official Pokémon TCG vintage ring binder and includes the games first ever 'secret rare' Dark Raichu. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is Excellent to Good.
Pokémon TCG & Topps Collection. This lot contains a mixture of official trading cards, mainly comprising of recent sets, the official Topps series one and Movie cards, The official McDonald's promos and the cards that came with the Burger King 'golden cards'. Cards of note, Dodrio Reverse holo from the Legendary Collection, Korrina's Focus in Rainbow rare, Inteleon Vmax and various V's. The Topps cards have foil and non-foil cards. Condition Report: The conditions of the cards range from Near Mint to Poor. The Topps cards are on the lower end and range from Played to Poor whereas the newer cards are Near mint to Good.
Pokémon TCG Vintage & Modern Collection. This lot contains a mixture of cards from across the history of the game. It features a number of expensive and highly collectable cards including: Charizard Holo from Evolutions (Near Mint to Excellent condition) MCharizard EX Secret rare From Evolutions (Good) Mewtwo & Mew GX TagTeam (Near Mint) Dark Charizard Holo From Team Rocket (Heavy played) Rayquaza GX Black Star Promo from Hidden Fates (Near Mint Condition) MBlastoise EX Secret rare from Evolutions (Near Mint) MGyarados EX from Breakpoint (Excellent) A sealed Shining Ho-Oh Alongside various rainbow rares, a Nidoking holo from Base Set 2, promos, cards from the celebrations set and over 200 commons and uncommons from Base Set to Team Rocket in 1st Edition and unlimited and 4th prints. All cards come in an official Ultra Pro 9-Pocket binder and official Pokémon TCG tin
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG The Duelist Genesis Special Edition Sealed . This lot contains one sealed Duelist Genesis Special Edition. The Special Edition contains three unlimited Yu-Gi-Oh sealed booster packs of The Duelist Genesis and a random Ultra rare promo card. Provenance: The item comes from a former games company based in the north of England
Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG 'YuGi' Booster Pack Collectors Tin 2004. This is an extremely rare tin only released in Japan. The item is sealed and features several Japanese packs that make up the English sets of Pharaoh's Servant, Magician's Force, Dark Crisis and Invasion of Chaos. It also contains a rare promo card: Chaos Emperor Dragon Envoy of the End in Ultimate Rare.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Starter Deck YuGi Evolution 1st Edition. This lot features a sealed 1st Edition English edition of the second series of Yu-Gi-Oh! structure decks. This deck improves upon the original and comes with an ultra rare Black Luster Soldier. The box is sealed Condition Report: In Excellent condition
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Starter Deck Kaiba Evolution 1st Edition. This lot features a sealed 1st Edition English edition of the second series of Yu-Gi-Oh! structure decks. This deck improves upon the original and comes with an ultra rare Kaiser Sea Horse and super rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon. The box is sealed Condition Report: Has a very small indent on the left hand side.
Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG 'YuGi' Booster Pack Collectors Tin 2004. This is an extremely rare tin only released in Japan. The item is sealed and features several Japanese packs that make up the English sets of Pharaoh's Servant, Magician's Force, Dark Crisis and Invasion of Chaos. It also contains a rare promo card: Chaos Emperor Dragon Envoy of the End in Ultimate Rare.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1300+ Cards. This lot contains over 1300 cards ranging from sets such as LOB, MRD, POTD to Battle Pack and more. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find Super rare, Shatter Foil and other. This lot also comes with a four-pocket binder to store your cards in. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. This lot also features a tin from the first ever wave of collectible tins. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1800+ Cards. This lot contains five official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1800 cards ranging from the very first set up to the current year. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find Super rare, Shatter Foil, Secret rares and others. This lot also comes with an official Yu-Gi-Oh! 9-pocket binder to store your cards in. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage & Modern Collection 2200+ Cards. This lot contains six official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 2200 cards ranging from cards from very first sets all the way up to the current year. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find other rarities such as regular Rare. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1600+ Cards. This lot contains four official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1600 cards ranging from the very first set up to the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era. This lot primarily contains commons but there is a possibility you will find Super rare or regular rare cards. This lot also comes with an official Yu-Gi-Oh! 9-pocket binder to store your cards in. One tin in particular has a bunch of cards in 1st edition from Ancient Sanctuary, Invasion of Chaos and other sets from that year. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1900+ Cards. This lot contains four official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1900 cards ranging from cards from very first sets of the game. This lot also contains an open box of Ancient Sanctuary filled with cards from Legend of Blue-eyes White Dragon, the first set released in 2001. This lot primarily contains commons but you may find other rarities such as regular Rare. This lot also contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder also full of cards. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. This lot contains a mixture of 1st edition and unlimited cards. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
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