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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
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Così fan tutte o sia la scuola degli amanti… Weibertreue oder die Mædchen... Così fan tutte o sia
Lot 241
Così fan tutte o sia la scuola degli amanti… Weibertreue oder die Mædchen... Così fan tutte o sia
1,000 GBP
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Le Sage (Alain René) - Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane 4 vol., 24 engraved plates after R.
Lot 242
Le Sage (Alain René) - Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane 4 vol., 24 engraved plates after R.
260 GBP
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Recueils de voitures Françaises et de voitures Russes ] Recueils de voitures Françaises et de
Lot 243
Recueils de voitures Françaises et de voitures Russes ] Recueils de voitures Françaises et de
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Cookery.- [Spoerlin (Marguerite)] - La Cuisiniére du Haut-Rhin, 2 parts in 1 vol., second
Lot 244
Cookery.- [Spoerlin (Marguerite)] - La Cuisiniére du Haut-Rhin, 2 parts in 1 vol., second
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Jean Charles Léonard Simonde de) Études sur l Jean Charles Léonard Simonde de) Études sur l`
Lot 245
Jean Charles Léonard Simonde de) Études sur l Jean Charles Léonard Simonde de) Études sur l`
180 GBP
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Yung (Theodore) - Album de Vingt Batailles de la Révolution et de l`Empire , woodcut title
Lot 246
Yung (Theodore) - Album de Vingt Batailles de la Révolution et de l`Empire , woodcut title
240 GBP
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Solovyov (Sergey) - Istoriya Rossii s drevnejshikh vremen [Russian History from Ancient Times], a
Lot 247
Solovyov (Sergey) - Istoriya Rossii s drevnejshikh vremen [Russian History from Ancient Times], a
110 GBP
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[Musculus (Wolfgang) - Common Places of Christian Religion], translated by John May, black
Lot 248
[Musculus (Wolfgang) - Common Places of Christian Religion], translated by John May, black
160 GBP
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[Holland (Henry)] - A Treatise against Witchcraft, first edition , 2 parts in one, woodcut
Lot 249
[Holland (Henry)] - A Treatise against Witchcraft, first edition , 2 parts in one, woodcut
4,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Skene (John) - De Verborum Significatione, woodcut device and head-piece to title, woodcut initials
Lot 250
Skene (John) - De Verborum Significatione, woodcut device and head-piece to title, woodcut initials
190 GBP
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Moryson (Fynes) - An Itinerary...containing his Ten Yeeres Travell, 3 parts in one, first edition
Lot 251
Moryson (Fynes) - An Itinerary...containing his Ten Yeeres Travell, 3 parts in one, first edition
1,000 GBP
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Wadesworth (James) - The copies of Certaine Letters which have passed betweene Spain and England...,
Lot 252
Wadesworth (James) - The copies of Certaine Letters which have passed betweene Spain and England...,
220 GBP
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Godwin (Thomas) - Romanae Historiae anthologia: Recognita et Avcta..., later edition, Oxford, Henry
Lot 253
Godwin (Thomas) - Romanae Historiae anthologia: Recognita et Avcta..., later edition, Oxford, Henry
300 GBP
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Nash (Thomas) - Quaternio, or a Foure-fold way to a Happy Life, engraved initials and head- &
Lot 254
Nash (Thomas) - Quaternio, or a Foure-fold way to a Happy Life, engraved initials and head- &
320 GBP
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Eikon Basilike . The Pourtraicture of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes... ( King of England )
Lot 255
Eikon Basilike . The Pourtraicture of His Sacred Majestie in his solitudes... ( King of England )
200 GBP
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Cowley (Abraham) - The Works..., engraved portrait frontispiece, woodcut device to title &
Lot 256
Cowley (Abraham) - The Works..., engraved portrait frontispiece, woodcut device to title &
240 GBP
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Heylyn (Peter) - A Help to English History, advertisement leaf at end, woodcut coats-of-arms
Lot 257
Heylyn (Peter) - A Help to English History, advertisement leaf at end, woodcut coats-of-arms
70 GBP
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The Baronage of England, or An Historical Account of the Lives and Most... ( Sir William) The
Lot 258
The Baronage of England, or An Historical Account of the Lives and Most... ( Sir William) The
120 GBP
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Quaker pamphlets.- Penn(William) - To the Churches of Jesus throughout the World, 1677 ; To the
Lot 259
Quaker pamphlets.- Penn(William) - To the Churches of Jesus throughout the World, 1677 ; To the
1,100 GBP
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[Lee (Samuel)] - Ecclesia Gemens: or, Two Discourses on the mournful state of the Church...,
Lot 260
[Lee (Samuel)] - Ecclesia Gemens: or, Two Discourses on the mournful state of the Church...,
1,200 GBP
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The History of the Reformation, 2 vol. only , 2 additional engraved titles (Gilbert, Bishop )
Lot 261
The History of the Reformation, 2 vol. only , 2 additional engraved titles (Gilbert, Bishop )
500 GBP
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[Crouch (Nathaniel)] “R.B.” - The History of the Nine Worthies of the World, lacks A4, B5, E5 &
Lot 262
[Crouch (Nathaniel)] “R.B.” - The History of the Nine Worthies of the World, lacks A4, B5, E5 &
200 GBP
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Swearing.- Wake (William) - A Practical Discourse Concerning Swearing: Especially in the Two Great
Lot 263
Swearing.- Wake (William) - A Practical Discourse Concerning Swearing: Especially in the Two Great
150 GBP
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A Journey to Paris in the Year 1698, second edition, with initial blank ( Dr. Martin) A Journey
Lot 264
A Journey to Paris in the Year 1698, second edition, with initial blank ( Dr. Martin) A Journey
300 GBP
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Hooker (Richard) - The Works…In Eight Books of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity… prefix d before
Lot 265
Hooker (Richard) - The Works…In Eight Books of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity… prefix d before
100 GBP
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Hutchinson (Francis) - An Historical Essay concerning Witchcraft, second edition, half-title,
Lot 266
Hutchinson (Francis) - An Historical Essay concerning Witchcraft, second edition, half-title,
260 GBP
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Opera Omnia , 4 vol., edited by J. Blackbourne ( Sir Francis) Opera Omnia , 4 vol., edited
Lot 268
Opera Omnia , 4 vol., edited by J. Blackbourne ( Sir Francis) Opera Omnia , 4 vol., edited
200 GBP
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Bosc (Claude du) - The Military History of the Late Prince Eugene of Savoy, vol. 1 only (
Lot 269
Bosc (Claude du) - The Military History of the Late Prince Eugene of Savoy, vol. 1 only (
450 GBP
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The Earl of Strafforde`s Letters and Despatches , 2 vol ( Sir George) The Earl of Strafforde`
Lot 270
The Earl of Strafforde`s Letters and Despatches , 2 vol ( Sir George) The Earl of Strafforde`
150 GBP
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[Rolleston (Samuel)] - Oinos Krithinos [ graece ]. A Dissertation Concerning the Origin and
Lot 271
[Rolleston (Samuel)] - Oinos Krithinos [ graece ]. A Dissertation Concerning the Origin and
170 GBP
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Pope (Alexander).- Homer. - The Iliad [and] Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 10 vol.
Lot 272
Pope (Alexander).- Homer. - The Iliad [and] Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 10 vol.
100 GBP
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[Sheridan (Richard Brinsley)] - The Rivals, A Comedy, second edition with correctly numbered page
Lot 273
[Sheridan (Richard Brinsley)] - The Rivals, A Comedy, second edition with correctly numbered page
180 GBP
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Rowley (Thomas) and others. - Poems, supposed to have been written at Bristol in the fifteenth
Lot 274
Rowley (Thomas) and others. - Poems, supposed to have been written at Bristol in the fifteenth
90 GBP
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A Free Discussion of the Doctrine of Materialism, and Philosophical Necessity A Free Discussion
Lot 275
A Free Discussion of the Doctrine of Materialism, and Philosophical Necessity A Free Discussion
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Johnson (Samuel) - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 4 vol., first separate edition ,
Lot 276
Johnson (Samuel) - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 4 vol., first separate edition ,
70 GBP
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English . The Holy Bible , 2 parts in 1, title in red and black, inscribed English . The Holy
Lot 277
English . The Holy Bible , 2 parts in 1, title in red and black, inscribed English . The Holy
460 GBP
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Perrault (Charles) - The Histories of Passed Times, or the Tales of Mother Goose, vol.1 only (of 2),
Lot 278
Perrault (Charles) - The Histories of Passed Times, or the Tales of Mother Goose, vol.1 only (of 2),
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Burke (Edmund) - Reflections on the Revolution in France, firtst edition, ` M` in date below `D`
Lot 279
Burke (Edmund) - Reflections on the Revolution in France, firtst edition, ` M` in date below `D`
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Godwin (William) - An Enquiry concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on general Virtue and
Lot 280
Godwin (William) - An Enquiry concerning Political Justice, and its Influence on general Virtue and
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Johnson (Samuel).- Boswell (James) - The Life of Samuel Johnson, 3 vol., engraved portrait
Lot 281
Johnson (Samuel).- Boswell (James) - The Life of Samuel Johnson, 3 vol., engraved portrait
320 GBP
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Cavalry.- [Le Marchant (John Gaspard)] - Sword Exercises of the Cavalry, half-title, dedication, 29
Lot 282
Cavalry.- [Le Marchant (John Gaspard)] - Sword Exercises of the Cavalry, half-title, dedication, 29
350 GBP
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[Colquhoun (Patrick)] - A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis, explaining the various Crimes
Lot 283
[Colquhoun (Patrick)] - A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis, explaining the various Crimes
260 GBP
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Godwin (William) - The Enquirer, Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature..., first
Lot 284
Godwin (William) - The Enquirer, Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature..., first
200 GBP
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Clerk (John) - An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical with Explanatory Plates,
Lot 285
Clerk (John) - An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical with Explanatory Plates,
300 GBP
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Ireland.- Raymond (James Grant) - The Life of Thomas Dermody..., 2 vol., first edition , half-
Lot 286
Ireland.- Raymond (James Grant) - The Life of Thomas Dermody..., 2 vol., first edition , half-
150 GBP
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The Lay of the Last Minstrel, a Poem , sixth edition, half-title ( Sir Walter) The Lay of the
Lot 287
The Lay of the Last Minstrel, a Poem , sixth edition, half-title ( Sir Walter) The Lay of the
720 GBP
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Malory (Thomas) - The Most Ancient and Famous History of the Renowned Prince Arthur, King of
Lot 288
Malory (Thomas) - The Most Ancient and Famous History of the Renowned Prince Arthur, King of
180 GBP
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[Key (Francis Scott) and John Stafford Smith]. - Star Spangled Banner, first New York
Lot 289
[Key (Francis Scott) and John Stafford Smith]. - Star Spangled Banner, first New York
800 GBP
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Sir Walter] Tales of my Landlord, First to Third series in 12 vol Sir Walter] Tales of my
Lot 290
Sir Walter] Tales of my Landlord, First to Third series in 12 vol Sir Walter] Tales of my
100 GBP
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Sir Walter] Waverley: or, `tis Sixty Years Since, 3 vol Sir Walter] Waverley: or, `tis Sixty
Lot 291
Sir Walter] Waverley: or, `tis Sixty Years Since, 3 vol Sir Walter] Waverley: or, `tis Sixty
120 GBP
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Dickens (Charles) - Sketches by
Lot 292
Dickens (Charles) - Sketches by "Boz," Illustrative of Every-Day Life, and Every-Day People, 2 vol.,
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Dickens (Charles) - American Notes, 2 vol., first edition, first issue, occasional light
Lot 293
Dickens (Charles) - American Notes, 2 vol., first edition, first issue, occasional light
280 GBP
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The Daily News, No.1, broadsheet, c.610 x 460 mm., 8pp (Charles, editor ) The Daily News, No.1,
Lot 294
The Daily News, No.1, broadsheet, c.610 x 460 mm., 8pp (Charles, editor ) The Daily News, No.1,
380 GBP
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Armistead (Wilson) - A Tribute for the Negro: being a vindication of the Moral, Intellectual, and
Lot 295
Armistead (Wilson) - A Tribute for the Negro: being a vindication of the Moral, Intellectual, and
950 GBP
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Thackeray (William Makepeace) - The History of Pendennis, 2 vol., first edition , 2 engraved
Lot 296
Thackeray (William Makepeace) - The History of Pendennis, 2 vol., first edition , 2 engraved
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Stowe (Harriet Beecher) - Uncle Tom`s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, 2 vol., first edition,
Lot 297
Stowe (Harriet Beecher) - Uncle Tom`s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, 2 vol., first edition,
500 GBP
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Cormack (J.S.) - The Two Sydneys: Or an Episode of The French Revolution of 1830, some spotting,
Lot 298
Cormack (J.S.) - The Two Sydneys: Or an Episode of The French Revolution of 1830, some spotting,
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Fore-edge Painting.- Shelley (Percy Bysshe) - The Poetical Works..., half-title, bookplate of S.
Lot 299
Fore-edge Painting.- Shelley (Percy Bysshe) - The Poetical Works..., half-title, bookplate of S.
300 GBP
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Trollope (Anthony) - The Warden, first edition , lacking 24pp. publisher`s catalogue at the end,
Lot 300
Trollope (Anthony) - The Warden, first edition , lacking 24pp. publisher`s catalogue at the end,
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The Book of Household Management , bound in 2 vol ( Mrs Isabella) The Book of Household
Lot 301
The Book of Household Management , bound in 2 vol ( Mrs Isabella) The Book of Household
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