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Literature, Manuscripts & Modern First Editions
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Literature, Manuscripts & Modern First Editions

Auction dates
28 Feb 2013 13:00 GMT
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26 Feb 2013 09:30 - 19:30 GMT
27 Feb 2013 09:30 - 17:30 GMT
28 Feb 2013 09:30 - 09:30 GMT
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Cummings (Arthur S.M., 1919-1997) Sir Winston Churchill adorned with doves alongside Anthony Eden
Lot 31
Cummings (Arthur S.M., 1919-1997) Sir Winston Churchill adorned with doves alongside Anthony Eden
140 GBP
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Eng Politics.- `... Mrs Thatcher and her forty-eight revolting Tory backbenchers!` lithograph, by
Lot 34
Eng Politics.- `... Mrs Thatcher and her forty-eight revolting Tory backbenchers!` lithograph, by
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Hayes (Rutherford B. President of the United States, 1877-1881) Document, signed, approving of
Lot 40
Hayes (Rutherford B. President of the United States, 1877-1881) Document, signed, approving of
120 GBP
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Steadman (Ralph, b.1936) Winston Churchill with a rifle penetrating his head, the barrel
Lot 50
Steadman (Ralph, b.1936) Winston Churchill with a rifle penetrating his head, the barrel
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Webster (Daniel, United States Senator and Secretary of State, 1782-1852) Cut signature, a little
Lot 52
Webster (Daniel, United States Senator and Secretary of State, 1782-1852) Cut signature, a little
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Elzevier.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Scripta in Naturali et Universali Philosophia, engraved pictorial
Lot 71
Elzevier.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Scripta in Naturali et Universali Philosophia, engraved pictorial
270 GBP
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Bacon The two bookes of Sr Francis Bacon, of the proficience and advancement of learning, divine
Lot 80
Bacon The two bookes of Sr Francis Bacon, of the proficience and advancement of learning, divine
140 GBP
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Architecture.- Langley (Batty & Thomas) The Builder`s Jewel engraved frontispiece and 99 plates, 4
Lot 99
Architecture.- Langley (Batty & Thomas) The Builder`s Jewel engraved frontispiece and 99 plates, 4
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Cochin (Charles Nicolas) and Jérôme Charles. Observations upon the antiquities of the town of
Lot 101
Cochin (Charles Nicolas) and Jérôme Charles. Observations upon the antiquities of the town of
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Sherlock (William) A Poetical Discourse Concerning Death engraved vignettes, title trimmed at head
Lot 105
Sherlock (William) A Poetical Discourse Concerning Death engraved vignettes, title trimmed at head
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Encyclopaedia Britannica 20 vol., fourth edition, c. 500 engraved plates, maps and charts, a few
Lot 110
Encyclopaedia Britannica 20 vol., fourth edition, c. 500 engraved plates, maps and charts, a few
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Censorinus. De Die Natali... initial imprimatur f., folding astrological / astronomical plate,
Lot 117
Censorinus. De Die Natali... initial imprimatur f., folding astrological / astronomical plate,
380 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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[Guillemain de Saint-Victor (Louis) Origine de la Maçonnerie Adonhiramite, ou Nouvelles
Lot 124
[Guillemain de Saint-Victor (Louis) Origine de la Maçonnerie Adonhiramite, ou Nouvelles
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Jesuits.- Pascal (Blaise) 2 parts in 1, engraved frontispiece, 4pp. advertisements at end, inner
Lot 126
Jesuits.- Pascal (Blaise) 2 parts in 1, engraved frontispiece, 4pp. advertisements at end, inner
400 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Patuzzi (Joanne Vincentio) De Sede Inferni In Terris Quærenda Dissertatio first edition, double
Lot 133
Patuzzi (Joanne Vincentio) De Sede Inferni In Terris Quærenda Dissertatio first edition, double
150 GBP
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[Swedenborg (Emanuel)] De Coelo et ejius Mirabilibus, et de Inferno ex Auditis & Visis first
Lot 141
[Swedenborg (Emanuel)] De Coelo et ejius Mirabilibus, et de Inferno ex Auditis & Visis first
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Templars & Crusades.- Dupuis (Pierre) Traitez concernant l`Histoire de France: Sçavoir la
Lot 143
Templars & Crusades.- Dupuis (Pierre) Traitez concernant l`Histoire de France: Sçavoir la
400 GBP
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[Perau (l`Abbé Gabriel Louis Calabre)] L`Ordre des Francs-Maçons Trahi, et le Secret des Mopses
Lot 169
[Perau (l`Abbé Gabriel Louis Calabre)] L`Ordre des Francs-Maçons Trahi, et le Secret des Mopses
220 GBP
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[Perau (l`Abbé Gabriel Louis Calabre)] Le Secret des Francs-Maçons, title with woodcut device
Lot 170
[Perau (l`Abbé Gabriel Louis Calabre)] Le Secret des Francs-Maçons, title with woodcut device
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Provincial Imprints.- Hutchinson (William) The Spirit of Masonry, third edition, engraved
Lot 172
Provincial Imprints.- Hutchinson (William) The Spirit of Masonry, third edition, engraved
200 GBP
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[Wilson (Thomas)] Le Maçon Démasqué, ou le Vrai Secret des Francs Maçons first edition, title with
Lot 177
[Wilson (Thomas)] Le Maçon Démasqué, ou le Vrai Secret des Francs Maçons first edition, title with
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Women.- La Maconnerie des Femmes title with engraved vignette, wood-engraved tail-pieces, lightly
Lot 178
Women.- La Maconnerie des Femmes title with engraved vignette, wood-engraved tail-pieces, lightly
420 GBP
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Beroaldus (Philippus) Declamatio Lepidissima Ebriosi Scortatoris Aleatoris... 20ff., Roman type,
Lot 181
Beroaldus (Philippus) Declamatio Lepidissima Ebriosi Scortatoris Aleatoris... 20ff., Roman type,
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Basilius Magnus. E Mago Basilo Leonardi Arretini Traductio ad Colucium woodcut vignette depicting
Lot 183
Basilius Magnus. E Mago Basilo Leonardi Arretini Traductio ad Colucium woodcut vignette depicting
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Kimchi (David ben Joseph) Sefer Mikhol title within fine architectural woodcut border, some pencil
Lot 189
Kimchi (David ben Joseph) Sefer Mikhol title within fine architectural woodcut border, some pencil
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750 - 1,000 GBP
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Aron ibn Chaim. Korban Aron 2 parts in 1, first edition, title within woodcut architectural
Lot 201
Aron ibn Chaim. Korban Aron 2 parts in 1, first edition, title within woodcut architectural
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750 - 1,000 GBP
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Schiaparelli (G.V.) Osservazioni Astronomiche e Fisiche Sull`asse di Rotazione e Sulla Topografia
Lot 212
Schiaparelli (G.V.) Osservazioni Astronomiche e Fisiche Sull`asse di Rotazione e Sulla Topografia
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600 - 800 GBP
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Illuminated Manuscripts.- Li Livres dou Tresor facsimile edition, limited edition, most ff.
Lot 213
Illuminated Manuscripts.- Li Livres dou Tresor facsimile edition, limited edition, most ff.
800 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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[Frankland (Thomas)] The Annals of King James and King Charles the First first edition, initial
Lot 217
[Frankland (Thomas)] The Annals of King James and King Charles the First first edition, initial
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Bacon (Sir Francis) The Works, edited by Basil Montague, 16 vol., engraved plates, occasional
Lot 228
Bacon (Sir Francis) The Works, edited by Basil Montague, 16 vol., engraved plates, occasional
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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-. Chaucer (Geoffrey) The Works edited by A.W.Pollard, 8 vol., number 11 of 375 copies, printed in
Lot 240
-. Chaucer (Geoffrey) The Works edited by A.W.Pollard, 8 vol., number 11 of 375 copies, printed in
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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-. Malory (Sir Thomas) The Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled Le Morte Darthur..., 2 vol., number 81 of
Lot 247
-. Malory (Sir Thomas) The Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled Le Morte Darthur..., 2 vol., number 81 of
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Theatre Bills.- Album of 77 theatre bills, including: Twelfth Time. Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden...
Lot 261
Theatre Bills.- Album of 77 theatre bills, including: Twelfth Time. Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden...
350 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Jenkins (James) The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, engraved vignette title (uncoloured as
Lot 304
Jenkins (James) The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, engraved vignette title (uncoloured as
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 4,500 GBP
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Shaw (George Bernard).- Anonymous. Portrait of George Bernard Shaw silver gelatin print, mounted,
Lot 316
Shaw (George Bernard).- Anonymous. Portrait of George Bernard Shaw silver gelatin print, mounted,
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Hockney (David).- Spender (Stephen) China Diary number 65 of 100 Artist`s Proofs, from an edition
Lot 362
Hockney (David).- Spender (Stephen) China Diary number 65 of 100 Artist`s Proofs, from an edition
700 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Piper (John).- Cunard (Nancy) and others. Salvo for Russia one of 100 copies, 4pp. letterpress
Lot 363
Piper (John).- Cunard (Nancy) and others. Salvo for Russia one of 100 copies, 4pp. letterpress
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Ravilious (Eric).- Richards (J.M.) High Street first edition, 24 colour lithograph plates and
Lot 364
Ravilious (Eric).- Richards (J.M.) High Street first edition, 24 colour lithograph plates and
1,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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[Atkinson (John Augustus)] Sixteen Scenes taken from The Miseries of Human Life. By one of the
Lot 365
[Atkinson (John Augustus)] Sixteen Scenes taken from The Miseries of Human Life. By one of the
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450 - 550 GBP
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Beardsley (Aubrey).- Malory (Sir Thomas) Le Mort Darthur, 3 vol., number 114 of 300 of the superior
Lot 366
Beardsley (Aubrey).- Malory (Sir Thomas) Le Mort Darthur, 3 vol., number 114 of 300 of the superior
1,600 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Brangwyn (Frank) The British Empire Panels Designed for the House of Lords one of 200 copies
Lot 367
Brangwyn (Frank) The British Empire Panels Designed for the House of Lords one of 200 copies
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Etching Club. Etchings for the Art-Union of London 30 etchings on laid india or china paper
Lot 368
Etching Club. Etchings for the Art-Union of London 30 etchings on laid india or china paper
3,500 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Etching Club. Etchings for the Art-Union of London 20 on laid india or china paper, including `The
Lot 369
Etching Club. Etchings for the Art-Union of London 20 on laid india or china paper, including `The
500 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Hope (Mrs) Flowers from an Indian Garden second series, lithograph title, 11 chromolithograph
Lot 377
Hope (Mrs) Flowers from an Indian Garden second series, lithograph title, 11 chromolithograph
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Rowlandson (Thomas).- [Combe (William)] The Grand Master, or adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan ...
Lot 382
Rowlandson (Thomas).- [Combe (William)] The Grand Master, or adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan ...
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