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![Ray (John). Methodus plantarum emendata et aucta, 2nd edition, 1st issue, London [i.e. Leiden]: Samuel Smith and Benjamin Wal](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/a55e7a67-fc3e-49b2-89c2-aa1f0109b0e2/64f817e9-4559-4d24-bb7d-aa1f012b93b6/468x382.jpg)
Lot 121
Ray (John). Methodus plantarum emendata et aucta, 2nd edition, 1st issue, London [i.e. Leiden]: Samuel Smith and Benjamin Walford [i.e. Waasberg], 1703, engraved portrait frontispiece, 2 folding tables (browned), contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, 8vo (19.1 x 11.5 cm), together with: Three Physico-Theological Discourses, concerning I. The Primitive Chaos, and Creation of the World. II. The General Deluge, its Causes and Effects. III. The Dissolution of the World, and Future Conflagration, 3rd edition ('much more Enlarged'), for WIlliam Innys, 1713, engraved portrait frontispiece, 4 engraved plates, browning, marginal spotting, contemporary panelled calf, front board detached, 8vo (20 x 11.8 cm), and A Compleat Collection of English Proverbs; also the most Celebrated Proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and Other Languages, 3rd edition ('augmented'), 3rd issue, for H. Slater [and others], 1742, title-page and section-title spotted, occasional faint spotting elsewhere, 19th-century ownership inscription of one Arthur Rawdon to title-page and p. 1, bookplate (with withdrawn stamp) of Oldham Free Public Library, associated faint blind-stamps to final quire, early-20th-century half sheep by Cedric Chivers of Bath, 8vo (19.8 x 11.2 cm)Keynes 42, 85, 14; Henrey 317 for the first item (recording 1100 copies printed). Ray's Methodus plantarum nova was first published in 1682; both the first edition and this second edition are uncommon. The second item ( Three Physico-Theological Discourses ) contains a description of 'two late remarkable' earthquakes in England and Jamaica.(Qty: 3)
Lot 499
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe Outstanding Collection of Medals to the Strange/Strang family, spanning six generations from the Battle of Waterloo to the Malayan EmergencyA History of the Strang FamilyThe Strang family is one of the oldest in Scotland, dating back to around 1100. The Strangs of Balkaskie are mentioned as, 'gentlemen of ancient lineage and fair estate in the eastern neuk or corner of Fife, holding also lands in Tweedale some four centuries ago'. King Robert II of Scotland granted to William Strang the right to pasture sixty oxen and cows, three hundred sheep, and four horses, belonging to his lands of Kynaldy and Petardy on the moor of Crail, and to cut there forty cart-loads of broom. The Balkaskie branch of the Strang familyIn 1362, John Strang, of Balkaskie married Cecilia Anstruther, of the little fishing harbour of Anstruther, her brother granting a charter of lands in Anstruther to the couple, likely as a wedding present; this was later confirmed by King David II. From William Strang of Balkaskie, in 1438, the line can be traced until the estate was sold in 1615. The title deeds of the original lairdship of the Strangs, now in possession of the Anstruther Baronets, confirm the alienation of the old barony under a weight of debt soon after the union of the crowns. Looking to the military and church as a focus for endeavour, John Strang of Balkaskie fell at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh on 10 September, 1547, a day of slaughter so fatal to Scottish chivalry, whilst another landless heir of the name, John Strang, rose during the German wars to be Lieutenant-Colonel of Cochran's Scotch Regiment. The parent stem around this time having been blighted, and probably cut short, the Lord Lyon accepted as its representative a branch transported to Orkney. At the Reformation, Sir Magnus and Sir George Strang were respectively prebendaries of St. Colme's and St. Andrews on the islands. Sir Magnus Strang also held the ecclesiastical dignity of subchantor, or 'succenter,' of Orkney, from about 1544 until his death in 1565.In 1615, the Balkaskie estate was sold by John the elder and his son, John the younger. The coheiresses of the line remained seated at Pitcorthy for many generations, and one son, Alexander, Provost of Forfar, sat in Parliament from 1645-48. In 1647, Alexander, a stout Royalist, made an unrestrained public protest against the Act for the delivery of King Charles I to the English and walked out of the Chamber. Thus, he set up, both for himself and for Forfar a score which was settled four years later, when one Captain Buchan, a Cromwellian informer, was seized and thrown into the local jail. The Parliamentarians, then in possession of Dundee, sent Colonel Orky and a troop of dragoons on a punitive expedition; they released the spy, harassed the town and burned all the writs and records. This pillage however was made good in 1665 - when Charles II, with a special word of gratitude for the "faithful testimony" of Provost Strang, restored the Burgh's charter. In the meantime however, Strang's son, Hercules, had fled to Stockholm where he became a successful merchant and married a Swede, Anna Schrymfier.The Burnhouse branch of the Strang familyOwing to the wholesale destruction of church records in the disastrous Scottish wars of religion, it has been impossible to trace the Burnhouse branch of the Strang family before 1600, however it is interesting to note the appearance in the nearby County of Lanarkshire, of Robert, the first of the Burnhouse Strangs, already a man of some substance, at about the time when the Balkaskie estates were sold. Born circa 1600, of Meikle Ernock, East Kilbride, in 1666 he passed the title of Laird of Burnhouse on to his son, Matthew Strang, who in turn passed it on to his son, Captain James Strang; in the rebellion of 1715 he raised a company for the King among his tenants, and served with it, as did many others of the Strang name.Denistoun's memoirs of the family of Strang offers letters and details of his descendant, Sir Robert, the celebrated artist engraver, who fought at Culloden in 1746, in the Jacobite bodyguard of Prince Charles. He clandestinely married Isabella Lumsden the next year, and owed his life to concealment under her ample skirts and hoops as worn during the period when he was attained for rebellion, and searched for by the King's troopers.The title Laird of Burnhouse subsequently transferred to Captain Alexander Strange. Commissioned into the Army, he was the first to take the final 'e' of the surname, which was finally removed by deed poll on 16 April, 1916, by his great-great-grandson, Captain H. St. J. B. Strang. An illustrious soldier who served at Waterloo, his descendants would serve the Crown for the next 150 years, as exhibited by this fine collection of family Medals.I hope that collectors enjoy reading the following stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them up. Iain Goodman.The Waterloo Medal awarded to Captain A. Strange, 13th Light Dragoons, late 51st Foot, who had the misfortune to be taken prisoner of war at the Battle of Maya, but then went on to serve at Waterloo and with the Army of OccupationWaterloo 1815 (Paymaster A. Strange, 13th Reg. Light Dragoons), initial privately corrected, fitted with original steel clip and replacement bar suspension, toned, nearly extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 17
One bottle Glen Deveron 1983 12 years old Single Malt Whisky, Macduff Distillery, Banff, 70cl, 40% by volume, In original tube box and one opened bottle of Laphroiag Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Glen Deveron - Slight marks to box, otherwise good. Level mid shoulder. Laphroiag - Level base of shoulder as opened.
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GLENMORANGIE 10YO - 100 PROOF A rare and well-presented bottle of the Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 100 Proof. 1 Litre. 57.2% abv. This bottle is intended to hark back to the days when all whisky was sold at "Full" Strength and only had water added by the consumer to their own taste. Level low/ bottom neck. With original carton. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
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HIGHLAND PARK 21YO - FIRST EDITIONS A nice bottle of Highland Park 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in September 1996. 70cl. 52.7% abv. Bottled as part of The First Editions Authors' Series. Bottle no. 216 of 230. Bottled October 2017. Label with an image of George Sand (real name Amantine Lucile Dupin) author of "Consuelo". Level bottom neck. In original fitted leather covered presentation case. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
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CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE LXX A rare bottling of the Royal Salute LXX Blended Scotch Whisky. 700ml. 40% abv. Blended from whiskies at least 21 Years of Age and bottled in a Rare Black Wade decanter. Level mid-shoulder (using shoogle method). In original carton with velvet bag. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
Lot 37
SPRINGBANK 1968 CHIEFTAN'S A nice presentation of the Springbank 35 Year Old 1968 Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 54.2% abv. Bottled by Ian MacLeod Distillers under their Chieftan's Choice range. Distilled in October 1968. Bottled November 2003. 1 of 498 bottles from Sherry Butt 1413. In original presentation box. Level mid-low neck. 1 bottle.
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MANNOCHMORE 22YO RARE MALTS An example of the Mannochmore 22 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Rare Malts Series in very good condition. 70cl. 60.1% abv. Distilled 1974. Bottled September 1997. Limited Edition Bottle no. 2756. In original carton. Level mid-low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
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