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Printed Books, Maps & Manuscripts, including Bookbinding Books & Equipment - Part 1
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Printed Books, Maps & Manuscripts, including Bookbinding Books & Equipment - Part 1

Auction dates
17 Jul 2014 11:00 BST
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Cobden-Sanderson (Thomas James) - Ecce Mundus: Industrial Ideals and the Book Beautiful,
Lot 61
Cobden-Sanderson (Thomas James) - Ecce Mundus: Industrial Ideals and the Book Beautiful,
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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[Cowie (George)] - The Bookbinder`s Manual: containing a Full Description of Leather and Vellum
Lot 62
[Cowie (George)] - The Bookbinder`s Manual: containing a Full Description of Leather and Vellum
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Crauzat (E. de) - La Reliure Française de 1900a 1925, 2 vol., one of 500 copies, plates, some
Lot 63
Crauzat (E. de) - La Reliure Française de 1900a 1925, 2 vol., one of 500 copies, plates, some
260 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Davenport (Cyril) - Roger Payne: English Bookbinder of the Eighteenth Century, one of 250
Lot 64
Davenport (Cyril) - Roger Payne: English Bookbinder of the Eighteenth Century, one of 250
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Fletcher (Willam Younger) - English Bookbindings in the British Museum, 1895; Foreign Bookbindings
Lot 65
Fletcher (Willam Younger) - English Bookbindings in the British Museum, 1895; Foreign Bookbindings
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Fletcher (Willam Younger) - English Bookbindings in the British Museum, one of 500 copies, 1895 §
Lot 66
Fletcher (Willam Younger) - English Bookbindings in the British Museum, one of 500 copies, 1895 §
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Goldschmidt (E.P.) - Gothic & Renaissance Bookbindings, 2 vol., 1928 § Oldham (J.B.) English Blind-
Lot 67
Goldschmidt (E.P.) - Gothic & Renaissance Bookbindings, 2 vol., 1928 § Oldham (J.B.) English Blind-
240 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Hannett (John) - Bibliopegia; or, the Art of Bookbinding, fourth edition, contemporary cloth, spine
Lot 68
Hannett (John) - Bibliopegia; or, the Art of Bookbinding, fourth edition, contemporary cloth, spine
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Larsen (S.) and Anker Kyster. - Danish Eighteenth Century Bindings 1730-1780, original cloth-backed
Lot 69
Larsen (S.) and Anker Kyster. - Danish Eighteenth Century Bindings 1730-1780, original cloth-backed
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lydenberg (H.M.) & John Archer. - The Care and Repair of Books, limited edition, original cloth-
Lot 70
Lydenberg (H.M.) & John Archer. - The Care and Repair of Books, limited edition, original cloth-
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Maggs Bros. Ltd. - Bookbinding in the British Isles, Catalogue 1075, 2 vol., one of 850 copies,
Lot 71
Maggs Bros. Ltd. - Bookbinding in the British Isles, Catalogue 1075, 2 vol., one of 850 copies,
190 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Middleton (Bernard C.) - A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique, inscribed by the
Lot 72
Middleton (Bernard C.) - A History of English Craft Bookbinding Technique, inscribed by the
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Miura (Kerstin Tini) - Beautiful Bindings, number 50 of 200 copies signed by the author, text in
Lot 73
Miura (Kerstin Tini) - Beautiful Bindings, number 50 of 200 copies signed by the author, text in
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Nicholson (James B.) - A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding also, The Art of Marbling Book-Edges and
Lot 74
Nicholson (James B.) - A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding also, The Art of Marbling Book-Edges and
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Researches concerning Jean Grolier: His Life and Library, one of 300 copies ( Baron Roger,
Lot 75
Researches concerning Jean Grolier: His Life and Library, one of 300 copies ( Baron Roger,
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Prideaux (S.T.) - An Historical Sketch of Bookbinding, original cloth, small stain to upper
Lot 76
Prideaux (S.T.) - An Historical Sketch of Bookbinding, original cloth, small stain to upper
110 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Schmidt (Adolf) - Bucheinbände aus dem XIV. -XIXe Jahrhundert in der Landesbibliothek zu Darmstadt,
Lot 77
Schmidt (Adolf) - Bucheinbände aus dem XIV. -XIXe Jahrhundert in der Landesbibliothek zu Darmstadt,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Turner (D.), Colin Franklin & others. - The Mystique of Vellum, number 30 of 225 copies, specimen
Lot 78
Turner (D.), Colin Franklin & others. - The Mystique of Vellum, number 30 of 225 copies, specimen
650 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Valuable Secrets in Arts and Trades: or, Approved Directions from the best Artists, damp-stained
Lot 79
Valuable Secrets in Arts and Trades: or, Approved Directions from the best Artists, damp-stained
50 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Wakeman (Geoffrey) - Nineteenth Century Trade Binding, 2 vol. including folder, one of 150 copies,
Lot 80
Wakeman (Geoffrey) - Nineteenth Century Trade Binding, 2 vol. including folder, one of 150 copies,
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Weber (Carl J.) - Fore-Edge Painting, New York, 1966 § Dudin (M.) The Art of the Bookbinder and
Lot 81
Weber (Carl J.) - Fore-Edge Painting, New York, 1966 § Dudin (M.) The Art of the Bookbinder and
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Wilcox (Michael) - Twelve Bindings, number 22 of 225 copies, prospectus loosely inserted,
Lot 82
Wilcox (Michael) - Twelve Bindings, number 22 of 225 copies, prospectus loosely inserted,
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Abbey (Major J.R.) and others. - A large collection of auction catalogues for the libraries of
Lot 83
Abbey (Major J.R.) and others. - A large collection of auction catalogues for the libraries of
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Alivon (J.B.) - Fers a Dorer pour la Dorure a la Main, specimen book for numerous palettes,
Lot 84
Alivon (J.B.) - Fers a Dorer pour la Dorure a la Main, specimen book for numerous palettes,
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Johnston (Edward) - Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, first edition , illustrations, original
Lot 85
Johnston (Edward) - Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, first edition , illustrations, original
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Meunier (Charles).- - Reliures d`Art executées par Charles Meunier, et provenant de sa
Lot 86
Meunier (Charles).- - Reliures d`Art executées par Charles Meunier, et provenant de sa
170 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Papermaking.- Turner (S.) and Birgit Skiold. - Handmade Paper Today, 2 vol., one of 200 copies
Lot 87
Papermaking.- Turner (S.) and Birgit Skiold. - Handmade Paper Today, 2 vol., one of 200 copies
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Rudbeck (Johannes) - Svenska Bokband under Nyare Tiden, 3 vol., numerous illustrations, upper cover
Lot 88
Rudbeck (Johannes) - Svenska Bokband under Nyare Tiden, 3 vol., numerous illustrations, upper cover
140 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Armorial tools, a collection of armorial designs, monograms, etc., for Lord Carnarvon, R.J. Balston,
Lot 89
Armorial tools, a collection of armorial designs, monograms, etc., for Lord Carnarvon, R.J. Balston,
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Collection of old covers, 2 boxes of cloth and leather covered boards from various old bindings,
Lot 90
Collection of old covers, 2 boxes of cloth and leather covered boards from various old bindings,
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Collection of tools, complete alphabet in 14 point `Times`, plus 17 others, brass and original
Lot 91
Collection of tools, complete alphabet in 14 point `Times`, plus 17 others, brass and original
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Corner pieces, an extensive collection of 180 tools including 77 pairs, the majority for corners,
Lot 92
Corner pieces, an extensive collection of 180 tools including 77 pairs, the majority for corners,
1,700 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Decorative tools, a collection of 215 pieces in brass, including 27 pallets and a wide range of
Lot 93
Decorative tools, a collection of 215 pieces in brass, including 27 pallets and a wide range of
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Decorative tools, a varied collection of 67 tools including five foliate or stylised pallets, two
Lot 94
Decorative tools, a varied collection of 67 tools including five foliate or stylised pallets, two
850 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Decorative tools, 35 ornamental tools including five large roundels, a set of four quadrants,
Lot 95
Decorative tools, 35 ornamental tools including five large roundels, a set of four quadrants,
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Floral Sprays, a collection comprising various leaves, buds, flowers and stems, arranged in six sets
Lot 96
Floral Sprays, a collection comprising various leaves, buds, flowers and stems, arranged in six sets
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Foliate and other tools, an extensive collection of ornamental tools, approximately 1200 in all,
Lot 97
Foliate and other tools, an extensive collection of ornamental tools, approximately 1200 in all,
7,000 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Marbled paper, collection of 90 sheets of red, blue, green and brown Spanish printed marbled paper,
Lot 98
Marbled paper, collection of 90 sheets of red, blue, green and brown Spanish printed marbled paper,
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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12 in all, including three ornamental rolls, one w 12 in all, including three ornamental rolls, one
Lot 99
12 in all, including three ornamental rolls, one w 12 in all, including three ornamental rolls, one
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Letters and numerals, a collection including sets labelled Thurston (no numerals); Camberwell, 10,
Lot 100
Letters and numerals, a collection including sets labelled Thurston (no numerals); Camberwell, 10,
1,300 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Letters and lettering tools, a collection including a set of Scripta incised letters, in original
Lot 101
Letters and lettering tools, a collection including a set of Scripta incised letters, in original
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Arion Press.- Heath-Stubbs (John) - [The Twelve Labours of Hercules], 12 etched sheets by Michael
Lot 102
Arion Press.- Heath-Stubbs (John) - [The Twelve Labours of Hercules], 12 etched sheets by Michael
170 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Buckland Wright (John).- Poe (Edgar Allan) - The Masque of the Red Death and other tales, number 31
Lot 103
Buckland Wright (John).- Poe (Edgar Allan) - The Masque of the Red Death and other tales, number 31
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Cuala Press.- Yeats (William Butler) - Broadsides, 38 parts (comprising nos.1-5, 11 & 12 first
Lot 104
Cuala Press.- Yeats (William Butler) - Broadsides, 38 parts (comprising nos.1-5, 11 & 12 first
2,800 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Doves Press.- - Credo, [one of 250 copies], 1908; Laudes Creaturarum, [one of 250 copies],
Lot 105
Doves Press.- - Credo, [one of 250 copies], 1908; Laudes Creaturarum, [one of 250 copies],
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Dropmore Press.- Cubbin (Thomas) - The Wreck of the Serica: A Narrative of 1868, Foreword by H.M.
Lot 106
Dropmore Press.- Cubbin (Thomas) - The Wreck of the Serica: A Narrative of 1868, Foreword by H.M.
150 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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France (Anatole) - Histoire de doña Maria d’Avalos et de don Fabricio, duc d’Andria, unique copy
Lot 107
France (Anatole) - Histoire de doña Maria d’Avalos et de don Fabricio, duc d’Andria, unique copy
1,700 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Gill (Eric) - Engravings... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal , out-of-series copy
Lot 108
Gill (Eric) - Engravings... A Selection of Engravings on Wood and Metal , out-of-series copy
2,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Gill (Eric) - Clothes, number 66 of 160 copies signed by the author/artist on colophon leaf at end,
Lot 109
Gill (Eric) - Clothes, number 66 of 160 copies signed by the author/artist on colophon leaf at end,
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Song of Songs (The), called by many the Canticle of Canticles, number 591 of 750 copies, printed
Lot 110
Song of Songs (The), called by many the Canticle of Canticles, number 591 of 750 copies, printed
900 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Swift (Jonathan) - Directions to Servants, number 15 of 30 specially-bound copies signed by the
Lot 111
Swift (Jonathan) - Directions to Servants, number 15 of 30 specially-bound copies signed by the
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Breton (Nicholas) - The Twelve Moneths, edited by Brian Rhys, number 280 of 500 copies, printed in
Lot 112
Breton (Nicholas) - The Twelve Moneths, edited by Brian Rhys, number 280 of 500 copies, printed in
350 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Gibbings (Robert) - The 7th Man: A True Cannibal Tale of the South Sea Islands, one of 500 copies,
Lot 113
Gibbings (Robert) - The 7th Man: A True Cannibal Tale of the South Sea Islands, one of 500 copies,
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ (The), according to the Authorized Version of King James I ,
Lot 114
Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ (The), according to the Authorized Version of King James I ,
4,400 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Shakespeare (William) - Twelfth Night or, What You Will, number 216 of 275 copies, wood-engraved
Lot 115
Shakespeare (William) - Twelfth Night or, What You Will, number 216 of 275 copies, wood-engraved
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Lascaris (Evadne) - The Golden Bed of Kydno, translated by P.Mathers, number 84 of 200 copies,
Lot 116
Lascaris (Evadne) - The Golden Bed of Kydno, translated by P.Mathers, number 84 of 200 copies,
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Chair (Somerset de) - The Golden Carpet, number 93 of 500 copies, this copy inscribed by the
Lot 117
Chair (Somerset de) - The Golden Carpet, number 93 of 500 copies, this copy inscribed by the
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Keats (John) - Endymion, number 299 of 500 copies, foxing to a few leaves as often, original
Lot 118
Keats (John) - Endymion, number 299 of 500 copies, foxing to a few leaves as often, original
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Greenwood (Jeremy) - Edward Bawden: Editioned Prints, one of 450 copies from an edition limited to
Lot 119
Greenwood (Jeremy) - Edward Bawden: Editioned Prints, one of 450 copies from an edition limited to
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A.J.Wyatt, translators . The Tale of Beowulf, one of 300 copies on Perch paper A.J.Wyatt,
Lot 120
A.J.Wyatt, translators . The Tale of Beowulf, one of 300 copies on Perch paper A.J.Wyatt,
1,600 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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