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Summer Book Sale - Day One
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24 Maddox Street
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United Kingdom

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Summer Book Sale - Day One

Auction dates
28 Aug 2014 13:00 BST
Auction currency
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America.- Willis (Nathaniel Parker) - American Scenery, 2 vol. in 1, engraved additional titles,
Lot 1
America.- Willis (Nathaniel Parker) - American Scenery, 2 vol. in 1, engraved additional titles,
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Asia.- Bouhours (Dominique) - The Life of St. Francis Xavier, of the Society of Jesus, Apostle of
Lot 2
Asia.- Bouhours (Dominique) - The Life of St. Francis Xavier, of the Society of Jesus, Apostle of
120 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Atlases.- Salmon (Thomas) - Modern History: or, the Present State of all Nations, vol III only, of
Lot 3
Atlases.- Salmon (Thomas) - Modern History: or, the Present State of all Nations, vol III only, of
750 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Australia.- Frankland (George) - Map of Van Diemen`s Land...Dedicated to the land-Holders of the
Lot 4
Australia.- Frankland (George) - Map of Van Diemen`s Land...Dedicated to the land-Holders of the
2,400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Central Asia.- Wolff (Joseph) - Narrative of a Mission to Bokhara, in the years 1843-1845, 2 vol.,
Lot 5
Central Asia.- Wolff (Joseph) - Narrative of a Mission to Bokhara, in the years 1843-1845, 2 vol.,
200 GBP
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Abel (Clarke) - Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, 24 illustrations, including 9
Lot 6
Abel (Clarke) - Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, 24 illustrations, including 9
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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China As She Is: A Comprehensive Album, second impression, 10 folding maps/tables near end,
Lot 7
China As She Is: A Comprehensive Album, second impression, 10 folding maps/tables near end,
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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mapmaker ).- Guy Service Géographique des Colonies mapmaker ).- Guy (Camille) Service
Lot 8
mapmaker ).- Guy Service Géographique des Colonies mapmaker ).- Guy (Camille) Service
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Egypt.- Albert Goodwin (1845-1932) - Sunrise, Cairo, watercolor, bodycolor and chalk, signed and
Lot 9
Egypt.- Albert Goodwin (1845-1932) - Sunrise, Cairo, watercolor, bodycolor and chalk, signed and
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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-. Petrie (W.M. Flinders) - Researches in Sinai, first edition, second impression, plates, maps
Lot 10
-. Petrie (W.M. Flinders) - Researches in Sinai, first edition, second impression, plates, maps
30 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Beattie (William) - Switzerland Illustrated, 2 vol., engraved additional vignette titles,
Lot 11
Beattie (William) - Switzerland Illustrated, 2 vol., engraved additional vignette titles,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Coxe (William) - Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Interspersed with Historical
Lot 12
Coxe (William) - Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Interspersed with Historical
450 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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James (J.T.) - Journal of a Tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814,
Lot 13
James (J.T.) - Journal of a Tour in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Poland, during the years 1813 and 1814,
200 GBP
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Major ) Narrative of a Journey Across the Balcan…, 2 vol Major ) Narrative of a Journey Across
Lot 14
Major ) Narrative of a Journey Across the Balcan…, 2 vol Major ) Narrative of a Journey Across
130 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Russia, Turkey and Austria, collection of 73 hand-coloured costume illustrations, most with
Lot 15
Russia, Turkey and Austria, collection of 73 hand-coloured costume illustrations, most with
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Spontone (Ciro) - Historia della Transilvania, half-title, engraved title with architectural
Lot 16
Spontone (Ciro) - Historia della Transilvania, half-title, engraved title with architectural
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Williams (John) - The Rise, Progress and Present State of the Northern Governments, 2 vol.,
Lot 17
Williams (John) - The Rise, Progress and Present State of the Northern Governments, 2 vol.,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie , atlas vol Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie , atlas vol. only, large
Lot 18
Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie , atlas vol Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie , atlas vol. only, large
300 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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India.- Grant (C.) - Lithographic Sketches of the Public Characters of Calcutta, published in the
Lot 19
India.- Grant (C.) - Lithographic Sketches of the Public Characters of Calcutta, published in the
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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-. Workman (William Hunter and Fanny Bullock) - Through Town and Jungle) first edition , folding
Lot 20
-. Workman (William Hunter and Fanny Bullock) - Through Town and Jungle) first edition , folding
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Italy.- Menpes (Dorothy & Mortimer) - Venice, one of 500 copies signed by the artist, one plate
Lot 21
Italy.- Menpes (Dorothy & Mortimer) - Venice, one of 500 copies signed by the artist, one plate
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Kæmpfer The History of Japan , translated by J.G. Scheuchzer, 2 vol Kæmpfer (Engelbert) The
Lot 22
Kæmpfer The History of Japan , translated by J.G. Scheuchzer, 2 vol Kæmpfer (Engelbert) The
900 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Mediterranean.- - Cruise (The) of the Celtic Around the Mediterranean. 1902. Souvenir Volume,
Lot 23
Mediterranean.- - Cruise (The) of the Celtic Around the Mediterranean. 1902. Souvenir Volume,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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-. Wright (G.N.) - The Shores and Islands of The Mediterranean, engraved additional pictorial
Lot 24
-. Wright (G.N.) - The Shores and Islands of The Mediterranean, engraved additional pictorial
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Braun (Georg) and Franz Hogenberg. - Cairus Quae Olim Babylon Aegypti Maxima Urbs, bird`s-eye view
Lot 25
Braun (Georg) and Franz Hogenberg. - Cairus Quae Olim Babylon Aegypti Maxima Urbs, bird`s-eye view
200 GBP
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Jansson (Jan) - Iudææ Seu Terræ Israelis Tabula geographica, the Holy Land with title cartouche
Lot 26
Jansson (Jan) - Iudææ Seu Terræ Israelis Tabula geographica, the Holy Land with title cartouche
150 GBP
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Mercator (Gerard) and Jodocus Hondius. - Terra Sancta quæ in Sacris Terra Promissionis ol.
Lot 27
Mercator (Gerard) and Jodocus Hondius. - Terra Sancta quæ in Sacris Terra Promissionis ol.
150 GBP
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Ortelius (Abraham) - Tyous Chorographicus Celebrium Locorum in Regno Iudae et Israhel, the Holy
Lot 28
Ortelius (Abraham) - Tyous Chorographicus Celebrium Locorum in Regno Iudae et Israhel, the Holy
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ortelius (Abraham) - Palaestinae sive totius Terræ Promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno
Lot 29
Ortelius (Abraham) - Palaestinae sive totius Terræ Promissionis Nova Descriptio Auctore Tilemanno
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Plancius (Petrus) - A group of 6 Dutch Bible maps, second state bearing the name of D.R.M. Mathes,
Lot 30
Plancius (Petrus) - A group of 6 Dutch Bible maps, second state bearing the name of D.R.M. Mathes,
280 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Wilson (Sir Charles) - Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt, 5 vol. (including Supplement),
Lot 31
Wilson (Sir Charles) - Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt, 5 vol. (including Supplement),
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ascent of K2. Second Highest Peak in the World, first English edition ( Professor Ardito)
Lot 32
Ascent of K2. Second Highest Peak in the World, first English edition ( Professor Ardito)
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Oceania.- Findlay (Alexander George) - A Directory for the Navigation of the South Pacific Ocean,
Lot 33
Oceania.- Findlay (Alexander George) - A Directory for the Navigation of the South Pacific Ocean,
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Poland.- Speed (John) - A Newe Mape of Poland Done into English, bordered with 6 city views and a
Lot 34
Poland.- Speed (John) - A Newe Mape of Poland Done into English, bordered with 6 city views and a
800 GBP
500 - 750 GBP
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Polar.- Antarctica.- British Museum. - Report on the Collections of Natural History made in the
Lot 35
Polar.- Antarctica.- British Museum. - Report on the Collections of Natural History made in the
220 GBP
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[Alexander (William)] - Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians, first
Lot 36
[Alexander (William)] - Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians, first
320 GBP
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Chappe D`Auteroche (Jean) - A Journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France,
Lot 37
Chappe D`Auteroche (Jean) - A Journey into Siberia, made by order of the King of France,
450 GBP
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Holderness (Mary) - New Russia. Journey from Riga to the Crimea, 3 hand-coloured lithographed
Lot 38
Holderness (Mary) - New Russia. Journey from Riga to the Crimea, 3 hand-coloured lithographed
300 GBP
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King (John Glen) - The Rites and Ceremonies of the Greek Church, in Russia, first edition, half-
Lot 39
King (John Glen) - The Rites and Ceremonies of the Greek Church, in Russia, first edition, half-
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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McPherson (Duncan) - Antiquities of Kertch, and Researches in the Cimmerian Bosphorus; with
Lot 40
McPherson (Duncan) - Antiquities of Kertch, and Researches in the Cimmerian Bosphorus; with
280 GBP
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The State of Russia, Under the Present Czar , first edition ( Captain John) The State of
Lot 41
The State of Russia, Under the Present Czar , first edition ( Captain John) The State of
450 GBP
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Stæhlin Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, first edition in English Stæhlin ([Jacob von])
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Stæhlin Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, first edition in English Stæhlin ([Jacob von])
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Trevor (George) - Russia, Ancient and Modern, 2 folding partly hand-coloured maps,
Lot 43
Trevor (George) - Russia, Ancient and Modern, 2 folding partly hand-coloured maps,
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Wagner (Moritz) - Travels in Persia, Georgia and Koordistan; with Sketches of the Cossacks and the
Lot 44
Wagner (Moritz) - Travels in Persia, Georgia and Koordistan; with Sketches of the Cossacks and the
170 GBP
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South America.- Cockburn (John) - A Journey over Land from the Gulf of Honduras to the Great South-
Lot 45
South America.- Cockburn (John) - A Journey over Land from the Gulf of Honduras to the Great South-
200 GBP
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-. Valk (Gerard) & Pieter Schenk - Terra Firma et Novum Regnum Granatense et Popayan, map showing
Lot 46
-. Valk (Gerard) & Pieter Schenk - Terra Firma et Novum Regnum Granatense et Popayan, map showing
150 GBP
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Voyages.- Beaglehole (J.C.) - The Journals of Captain James Cook, 4 vol. in 5 and portfolio of
Lot 47
Voyages.- Beaglehole (J.C.) - The Journals of Captain James Cook, 4 vol. in 5 and portfolio of
280 GBP
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-. Hayes (Walter) - The Captain from Nantucket and The Mutiny on the Bounty, one of 500 copies,
Lot 48
-. Hayes (Walter) - The Captain from Nantucket and The Mutiny on the Bounty, one of 500 copies,
240 GBP
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West Indies.- Edwards (Bryan) - The History Civil and Commercial, of The British Colonies in the
Lot 49
West Indies.- Edwards (Bryan) - The History Civil and Commercial, of The British Colonies in the
550 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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[Hindley (Anne)] - Life in the Tent; or Travels in the Desert and Syria in 1850, lacking front
Lot 50
[Hindley (Anne)] - Life in the Tent; or Travels in the Desert and Syria in 1850, lacking front
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Knox (John) - A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, 7 vol., 48 engraved maps and
Lot 51
Knox (John) - A New Collection of Voyages, Discoveries and Travels, 7 vol., 48 engraved maps and
800 GBP
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Vecellio (Cesare) - Costumes Ancien et Modernes..., 2 vol., half-titles, titles within elaborate
Lot 52
Vecellio (Cesare) - Costumes Ancien et Modernes..., 2 vol., half-titles, titles within elaborate
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Avon.- English School (19th century) - Two views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge unnder
Lot 53
Avon.- English School (19th century) - Two views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge unnder
240 GBP
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Cambridgeshire.- Richardson (J.) - A New and accurate Map of the Country for Twenty five Miles round
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Cambridgeshire.- Richardson (J.) - A New and accurate Map of the Country for Twenty five Miles round
120 GBP
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Copper Plate Magazine (The)... Consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and
Lot 55
Copper Plate Magazine (The)... Consisting of Sublime and Interesting Views in Great Britain and
1,000 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Dorsetshire.- Speed (John) - Dorsetshyre, inset plan of Dorchester, upper left, strapwork title
Lot 56
Dorsetshire.- Speed (John) - Dorsetshyre, inset plan of Dorchester, upper left, strapwork title
450 GBP
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Gloucestershire.- Marshall (William) - The Rural Economy of Glocestershire; including its Dairy:
Lot 57
Gloucestershire.- Marshall (William) - The Rural Economy of Glocestershire; including its Dairy:
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Finden (William and Edward) - The Ports, Harbours, Watering-Places... of Great Britain, 2 vol. in 1,
Lot 58
Finden (William and Edward) - The Ports, Harbours, Watering-Places... of Great Britain, 2 vol. in 1,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Kent.- Andrews (John Andrew Dury and W. Herbert) - A Topographical-Map of the County of Kent, 25-
Lot 59
Kent.- Andrews (John Andrew Dury and W. Herbert) - A Topographical-Map of the County of Kent, 25-
1,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Lancashire.- Leigh (Charles) - The Natural History of Lancashire, Cheshire, and the Peak, in
Lot 60
Lancashire.- Leigh (Charles) - The Natural History of Lancashire, Cheshire, and the Peak, in
280 GBP
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