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Summer Book Sale - Day One
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Summer Book Sale - Day One

Auction dates
28 Aug 2014 13:00 BST
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[Ramee (Louise de la)] “Ouida”. - [Works], 12 vol., Tauchnitz edition, half titles, occasional
Lot 302
[Ramee (Louise de la)] “Ouida”. - [Works], 12 vol., Tauchnitz edition, half titles, occasional
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Evans (Marian),
Lot 303
Evans (Marian), "George Eliot". - Middlemarch. A Study of Provincial Life, 4 vol., first edition
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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[Ashbee (Henry Spencer
Lot 304
[Ashbee (Henry Spencer "Pisanus Fraxi") - Index Librorum Prohibitorum: Being Notes Bio-Biblio-
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Jefferies (Richard) - Hodge and his Masters, 2 vol., bookplate to upper pastedown and articles
Lot 305
Jefferies (Richard) - Hodge and his Masters, 2 vol., bookplate to upper pastedown and articles
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120 - 180 GBP
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana, 1p. advertisements at end, browning to endpapers ( Sir Richard
Lot 306
The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana, 1p. advertisements at end, browning to endpapers ( Sir Richard
100 GBP
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Prescott (William H.) - Works, 15 vol., number 7 of 25 copies , numerous engraved portraits, some
Lot 307
Prescott (William H.) - Works, 15 vol., number 7 of 25 copies , numerous engraved portraits, some
110 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Flaubert (Gustave) - Salammbô, translated by M.French Sheldon, first English edition, presentation
Lot 308
Flaubert (Gustave) - Salammbô, translated by M.French Sheldon, first English edition, presentation
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Campbell (Lord Archibald) - Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition, 5 vol., frontispieces and
Lot 309
Campbell (Lord Archibald) - Waifs and Strays of Celtic Tradition, 5 vol., frontispieces and
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Welch (Charles) - Modern History of the City of London, large paper copy, signed and numbered by
Lot 310
Welch (Charles) - Modern History of the City of London, large paper copy, signed and numbered by
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Browning (Robert) - The Poetical Works..., 2 vol. in one, half-titles, frontispiece portraits ,
Lot 311
Browning (Robert) - The Poetical Works..., 2 vol. in one, half-titles, frontispiece portraits ,
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Alphabet, colour device on title, 26 colour plates by Nicholson An Alphabet, colour device on
Lot 312
An Alphabet, colour device on title, 26 colour plates by Nicholson An Alphabet, colour device on
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Morris (William) - The Earthly Paradise: A Poem, 12 vol., photogravure portrait, some light
Lot 313
Morris (William) - The Earthly Paradise: A Poem, 12 vol., photogravure portrait, some light
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Kipling (Rudyard) - The Bombay Edition of The Works of Rudyard Kipling, 25 vol., author signed to
Lot 314
Kipling (Rudyard) - The Bombay Edition of The Works of Rudyard Kipling, 25 vol., author signed to
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Ernest Gimson: His Life & Work, number 246 of 500 copies Ernest Gimson: His Life & Work, number
Lot 315
Ernest Gimson: His Life & Work, number 246 of 500 copies Ernest Gimson: His Life & Work, number
150 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lambeth (Joseph A.) - Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries, second edition,
Lot 316
Lambeth (Joseph A.) - Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries, second edition,
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Queen Mary.- Gore King George V: A Personal Memoir, first edition Queen Mary.- Gore (John) King
Lot 317
Queen Mary.- Gore King George V: A Personal Memoir, first edition Queen Mary.- Gore (John) King
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Chadwick H. & H.F.D. Sparks, editors) - The Journal of Theological Studies, New Series, vol. 1-56
Lot 318
Chadwick H. & H.F.D. Sparks, editors) - The Journal of Theological Studies, New Series, vol. 1-56
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Banks (Iain) - The Wasp Factory, 1984; Walking on Glass, 1985; The Bridge, 1986; Espedair Street,
Lot 319
Banks (Iain) - The Wasp Factory, 1984; Walking on Glass, 1985; The Bridge, 1986; Espedair Street,
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Banks (Iain M.) - Consider Phlebas, 1987; The Player of Games, 1988; Use of Weapons, 1990; The State
Lot 320
Banks (Iain M.) - Consider Phlebas, 1987; The Player of Games, 1988; Use of Weapons, 1990; The State
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Christie Mallowan (Agatha) - Come Tell Me How You Live, first edition , map frontispiece,
Lot 321
Christie Mallowan (Agatha) - Come Tell Me How You Live, first edition , map frontispiece,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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[Clemens (Samuel Langhorne)], “Mark Twain”. - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first American
Lot 322
[Clemens (Samuel Langhorne)], “Mark Twain”. - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first American
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Colfer (Eoin) - Artemis Fowl, 2001; Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, 2002; Artemis Fowl: The
Lot 323
Colfer (Eoin) - Artemis Fowl, 2001; Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, 2002; Artemis Fowl: The
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Cornwell (David) - Sharpe`s Eagle, 1981; Sharpe`s Gold, 1981; Sharpe`s Company, 1982; Sharpe`s
Lot 324
Cornwell (David) - Sharpe`s Eagle, 1981; Sharpe`s Gold, 1981; Sharpe`s Company, 1982; Sharpe`s
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Dahl (Roald) - James and the Giant Peach, first edition, first issue , illustrations and
Lot 325
Dahl (Roald) - James and the Giant Peach, first edition, first issue , illustrations and
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The Hound of the Baskervilles, first edition, 16 plates by Sidney Paget ( Sir Arthur Conan)
Lot 326
The Hound of the Baskervilles, first edition, 16 plates by Sidney Paget ( Sir Arthur Conan)
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Eliot (T.S.) - [Four Quartets], 4 vol ., comprising East Coker, wrappers price-clipped,
Lot 327
Eliot (T.S.) - [Four Quartets], 4 vol ., comprising East Coker, wrappers price-clipped,
110 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Farjeon (Eleanor) - All the Way to Alfriston, illustrated by Robin Guthrie, [1918] § Sonnets
Lot 328
Farjeon (Eleanor) - All the Way to Alfriston, illustrated by Robin Guthrie, [1918] § Sonnets
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Goldfinger, first edition, ink inscription to front endpaper, original cloth
Lot 329
Fleming (Ian) - Goldfinger, first edition, ink inscription to front endpaper, original cloth
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - For Your Eyes Only, first edition, original cloth with gilt lettering to spine,
Lot 330
Fleming (Ian) - For Your Eyes Only, first edition, original cloth with gilt lettering to spine,
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, jacket a little chipped and creased at head and foot, 1961; On Her
Lot 331
Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, jacket a little chipped and creased at head and foot, 1961; On Her
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, cloth a little bumped, jacket spine ends and corners a little chipped,
Lot 332
Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, cloth a little bumped, jacket spine ends and corners a little chipped,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, jacket price-clipped, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a
Lot 333
Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, jacket price-clipped, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, front free endpaper with ink inscription and light browning, jacket
Lot 334
Fleming (Ian) - Thunderball, front free endpaper with ink inscription and light browning, jacket
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Forester (C.S.) - A Pawn Among Kings, library labels to pastedown and upper cover, light wear to
Lot 335
Forester (C.S.) - A Pawn Among Kings, library labels to pastedown and upper cover, light wear to
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Gardner (John) - Goldeneye, first edition, first issue, usual light browning to margins,
Lot 336
Gardner (John) - Goldeneye, first edition, first issue, usual light browning to margins,
240 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Gardner (John) - Cold, 1996 § Benson (Raymond) Zero Minus Ten, signed by the author on title,
Lot 337
Gardner (John) - Cold, 1996 § Benson (Raymond) Zero Minus Ten, signed by the author on title,
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Greene (Graham) - The Third Man and the Fallen Idol, first edition, ink stamp and inscription,
Lot 338
Greene (Graham) - The Third Man and the Fallen Idol, first edition, ink stamp and inscription,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Greene (Graham) - Our Man in Havana, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped,
Lot 339
Greene (Graham) - Our Man in Havana, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped,
50 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Hamilton (Peter) - [The Night`s Dawn Trilogy], 3 vol., comprising The Reality Dysfunction, 1996;
Lot 340
Hamilton (Peter) - [The Night`s Dawn Trilogy], 3 vol., comprising The Reality Dysfunction, 1996;
90 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Heller (Joseph) - Catch-22, second issue jacket with reviews to lower panel, spine ends and corners
Lot 341
Heller (Joseph) - Catch-22, second issue jacket with reviews to lower panel, spine ends and corners
100 GBP
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Hemingway (Ernest) - The Green Hills of Africa, 1936 § Lawrence (D.H.) The Plumed Serpent, 1926 §
Lot 342
Hemingway (Ernest) - The Green Hills of Africa, 1936 § Lawrence (D.H.) The Plumed Serpent, 1926 §
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Innes (Michael) - Death at the President`s Lodging first edition, folding map, spotting, mostly to
Lot 343
Innes (Michael) - Death at the President`s Lodging first edition, folding map, spotting, mostly to
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Innes (Michael) - Hamlet, Revenge!, browning to front endpapers, jacket with loss to foot of spine,
Lot 344
Innes (Michael) - Hamlet, Revenge!, browning to front endpapers, jacket with loss to foot of spine,
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Innes (Michael) - Lament for a Maker, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine slightly
Lot 345
Innes (Michael) - Lament for a Maker, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine slightly
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Innes (Michael) - Stop Press, lower cover with chip to head, jacket spine browned, loss to head
Lot 346
Innes (Michael) - Stop Press, lower cover with chip to head, jacket spine browned, loss to head
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Innes (Michael) - There Came Both Mist and Snow, first edition, light browning to margin, original
Lot 347
Innes (Michael) - There Came Both Mist and Snow, first edition, light browning to margin, original
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Joyce (James) - Finnegans Wake, first edition , ink annotations and notes to free endpapers
Lot 348
Joyce (James) - Finnegans Wake, first edition , ink annotations and notes to free endpapers
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Kerr (Philip) - March Violets, 1989; The Pale Criminal, 1990; Dead Meat, 1993; Gridiron, 1995,
Lot 349
Kerr (Philip) - March Violets, 1989; The Pale Criminal, 1990; Dead Meat, 1993; Gridiron, 1995,
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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King (Stephen) - Carrie, first edition, code
Lot 350
King (Stephen) - Carrie, first edition, code "P6" in gutter of p.199, original boards, dust-
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Sons and Lovers, first edition, issue with dated cancel title mounted on stub Sons and Lovers,
Lot 351
Sons and Lovers, first edition, issue with dated cancel title mounted on stub Sons and Lovers,
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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London (Jack) - A Daughter of the Snows, foxing to endpapers, spine slightly faded, 1904; The
Lot 352
London (Jack) - A Daughter of the Snows, foxing to endpapers, spine slightly faded, 1904; The
650 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lowry (Malcolm) - Under the Volcano, frontispiece, jacket spine ends and corners a little
Lot 353
Lowry (Malcolm) - Under the Volcano, frontispiece, jacket spine ends and corners a little
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Machen (Arthur) - The Great God Pan, and inmost light, 1894; The Three Imposters, 1895; The House of
Lot 354
Machen (Arthur) - The Great God Pan, and inmost light, 1894; The Three Imposters, 1895; The House of
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Mallinson (Alan) - [The Matthew Hervey Novels], 11 vol., first editions, all signed by the author
Lot 355
Mallinson (Alan) - [The Matthew Hervey Novels], 11 vol., first editions, all signed by the author
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Mark Gerson (b.1921) - Twenty photographs of Literary Figures Twenty large format gelatin silver
Lot 356
Mark Gerson (b.1921) - Twenty photographs of Literary Figures Twenty large format gelatin silver
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Maugham (W.Somerset) - Of Human Bondage, second issue, some light soiling, endpapers browned,
Lot 357
Maugham (W.Somerset) - Of Human Bondage, second issue, some light soiling, endpapers browned,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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McDermid (Val) - Report for Murder, 1987; Common Murder, ink inscription, 1989; Final Edition,
Lot 358
McDermid (Val) - Report for Murder, 1987; Common Murder, ink inscription, 1989; Final Edition,
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Morgan (Richard) - Altered Carbon, 2002; Broken Angels, 2003; Market Forces, 2004; Woken Furies,
Lot 359
Morgan (Richard) - Altered Carbon, 2002; Broken Angels, 2003; Market Forces, 2004; Woken Furies,
50 GBP
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Pound (Ezra).- Campbell (Roy) - The Flaming Terrapin, signed presentation copy from Ezra Pound (
Lot 360
Pound (Ezra).- Campbell (Roy) - The Flaming Terrapin, signed presentation copy from Ezra Pound ("
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Rowling (J.K.) - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition, first state with line
Lot 361
Rowling (J.K.) - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition, first state with line
750 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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