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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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5 Autograph Letters signed to Professor Wilhelm Forster ( Sir George Biddell, astronomer,
Lot 240
5 Autograph Letters signed to Professor Wilhelm Forster ( Sir George Biddell, astronomer,
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Reminiscences of my Summer vacation 1873 (A.E., American tourists in Europe ) Reminiscences
Lot 241
Reminiscences of my Summer vacation 1873 (A.E., American tourists in Europe ) Reminiscences
380 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Album of invitations to dinners and menus, including (Jabez Spencer, company promoter and
Lot 242
Album of invitations to dinners and menus, including (Jabez Spencer, company promoter and
1,000 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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.- Loyd The Birthday Scripture Text Book, revised edition, signatures (Alice Pleasance, married
Lot 243
.- Loyd The Birthday Scripture Text Book, revised edition, signatures (Alice Pleasance, married
450 GBP
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Jour après Jour [Birthday Book], signatures, including ( Princess, Chiefess of Haapiti, later Mrs
Lot 244
Jour après Jour [Birthday Book], signatures, including ( Princess, Chiefess of Haapiti, later Mrs
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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.- [Keble ] The Christian Year, signed presentation copy from William Bonny... ( Sir Henry
Lot 245
.- [Keble ] The Christian Year, signed presentation copy from William Bonny... ( Sir Henry
200 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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& Mary
Lot 246
& Mary "May" Longman Mein, wife of F.B. Mein, d. 1947 (Frederick Blundell, Lt.-Col., Indian
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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& St. John`s College, Oxford.- Baker Day Book [Diary], autograph manuscript & St. John`s College,
Lot 247
& St. John`s College, Oxford.- Baker Day Book [Diary], autograph manuscript & St. John`s College,
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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[Siege of O` Okiep]. Shelton [Papers relating to the siege of O` Okiep] [Siege of O` Okiep].
Lot 248
[Siege of O` Okiep]. Shelton [Papers relating to the siege of O` Okiep] [Siege of O` Okiep].
500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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.- Browning Pauline, second edition, limited edition of 400 copies (T.J., editor ).- Browning (
Lot 249
.- Browning Pauline, second edition, limited edition of 400 copies (T.J., editor ).- Browning (
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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.- The Interlude of Youth: A Morality, signed by Barry Jackson, John Drinkwater ( Sir Barry
Lot 250
.- The Interlude of Youth: A Morality, signed by Barry Jackson, John Drinkwater ( Sir Barry
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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The Pied Piper: A Tale of Hamelin City, original pictorial wrappers The Pied Piper: A Tale of
Lot 251
The Pied Piper: A Tale of Hamelin City, original pictorial wrappers The Pied Piper: A Tale of
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Puss in Boots, inscribed by the author
Lot 252
Puss in Boots, inscribed by the author "This Edition is Cancelled" Puss in Boots, inscribed by
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Rupert Brooke: An Essay, number 115 of 150 copies signed, John Drinkwater Rupert Brooke: An
Lot 253
Rupert Brooke: An Essay, number 115 of 150 copies signed, John Drinkwater Rupert Brooke: An
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Abraham Lincoln A Play, first edition, Drinkwater Abraham Lincoln A Play, first edition,
Lot 254
Abraham Lincoln A Play, first edition, Drinkwater Abraham Lincoln A Play, first edition,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Noah, autograph manuscript, 85pp. excluding blanks, ff (John, poet and playwright, 1882-
Lot 255
Noah, autograph manuscript, 85pp. excluding blanks, ff (John, poet and playwright, 1882-
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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The Sun Calendar 1920…, signed presentation copy from Paul Nash to John and... The Sun Calendar
Lot 256
The Sun Calendar 1920…, signed presentation copy from Paul Nash to John and... The Sun Calendar
2,400 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Lake Winter, autograph manuscript signed, 24pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Lake
Lot 257
Lake Winter, autograph manuscript signed, 24pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Lake
110 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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David and Jonathan, autograph manuscript signed, 17pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937)
Lot 258
David and Jonathan, autograph manuscript signed, 17pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937)
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Prelude, Interlude [&] To My Son, autograph manuscripts initialled (John, poet and playwright,
Lot 259
Prelude, Interlude [&] To My Son, autograph manuscripts initialled (John, poet and playwright,
100 GBP
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The Lyric: What is Poetry?, autograph manuscript signed, title and 45pp (John, poet and
Lot 260
The Lyric: What is Poetry?, autograph manuscript signed, title and 45pp (John, poet and
100 GBP
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The Maid of Naaman`s Wife, autograph manuscript, 10pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937)
Lot 261
The Maid of Naaman`s Wife, autograph manuscript, 10pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937)
120 GBP
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Preludes 1921-1922, number 1 of 25 signed presentation copies (John) Preludes 1921-1922, number 1
Lot 262
Preludes 1921-1922, number 1 of 25 signed presentation copies (John) Preludes 1921-1922, number 1
50 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Burning Bush, autograph manuscript poem signed, 6pp., in pencil, first 2ff (John, poet and
Lot 263
Burning Bush, autograph manuscript poem signed, 6pp., in pencil, first 2ff (John, poet and
70 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Gold, autograph manuscript initialled, 6pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Gold,
Lot 264
Gold, autograph manuscript initialled, 6pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Gold,
50 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Robert Burns [A Play], autograph manuscript initialled, 97pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-
Lot 265
Robert Burns [A Play], autograph manuscript initialled, 97pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Man`s House: A Play in Three Acts, autograph manuscript signed (John, poet and playwright,
Lot 266
A Man`s House: A Play in Three Acts, autograph manuscript signed (John, poet and playwright,
150 GBP
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Drinkwater Records of My Visit to Greece for the Byron Centenary... Drinkwater (John, poet and
Lot 267
Drinkwater Records of My Visit to Greece for the Byron Centenary... Drinkwater (John, poet and
1,200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Robert Burns: An Address Delivered to the Ninety Burns Club of Edinburgh... (John, poet and
Lot 268
Robert Burns: An Address Delivered to the Ninety Burns Club of Edinburgh... (John, poet and
100 GBP
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Fox [Charles James Fox], autograph manuscript, 31pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Fox
Lot 269
Fox [Charles James Fox], autograph manuscript, 31pp (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) Fox
90 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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& John Drinkwater. Song for the City of Oxford School, manuscript music score (Frederic, singer,
Lot 270
& John Drinkwater. Song for the City of Oxford School, manuscript music score (Frederic, singer,
200 GBP
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The World in our Time. Columbia University Lectures (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) The
Lot 271
The World in our Time. Columbia University Lectures (John, poet and playwright, 1882-1937) The
100 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Discovery Being the Second Book of an Autobiography by John Drinkwater, 2 vol (John, poet and
Lot 272
Discovery Being the Second Book of an Autobiography by John Drinkwater, 2 vol (John, poet and
300 GBP
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27 Autograph Letters signed & 16 Autograph Postcards signed
Lot 273
27 Autograph Letters signed & 16 Autograph Postcards signed "Forrest Reid" & (Forrest, novelist
1,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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British Empire Exhibition.- - History and Photographs of the British Empire Exhibition, at
Lot 274
British Empire Exhibition.- - History and Photographs of the British Empire Exhibition, at
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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.- James Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales signed by the artist below image ( King of Great
Lot 275
.- James Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales signed by the artist below image ( King of Great
200 GBP
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Poster advertising Elizabeth A. Allen`s book
Lot 276
Poster advertising Elizabeth A. Allen`s book "It shall not happen here Poster advertising Elizabeth
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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] [War Prophecy] Programme for the Next 3 Months (A.A., writer, 1882-1956)] [War Prophecy]
Lot 277
] [War Prophecy] Programme for the Next 3 Months (A.A., writer, 1882-1956)] [War Prophecy]
300 GBP
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] [War Prophecy], autograph manuscript in pencil, signed (A.A., writer, 1882-1956)] [War
Lot 278
] [War Prophecy], autograph manuscript in pencil, signed (A.A., writer, 1882-1956)] [War
300 GBP
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] ?
Lot 279
] ?"Just so she was unknown to me," [first line] (A.A., writer, 1882-1956)] ?"Just so she
200 GBP
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Typed Letter signed
Lot 280
Typed Letter signed "Winston S. Churchill" to John E. Harvey, 2pp., sm ( Sir Winston Leonard
500 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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& Sir John Betjeman, poet, writer and broadcaster, 1906-84 (Philip, poet, writer and
Lot 281
& Sir John Betjeman, poet, writer and broadcaster, 1906-84 (Philip, poet, writer and
240 GBP
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Guillermus Parisiensis. - Postilla super evangelia de tempore et de sanctis, 279ff only (of 281,
Lot 282
Guillermus Parisiensis. - Postilla super evangelia de tempore et de sanctis, 279ff only (of 281,
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Latin. double column, 439 ff. , 51 lines and headline, Gothic type Latin. double column, 439
Lot 283
Latin. double column, 439 ff. , 51 lines and headline, Gothic type Latin. double column, 439
5,000 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Politianus (Angelus) - Silva cui titulus Rusticus, first edition, with a few ink corrections to the
Lot 284
Politianus (Angelus) - Silva cui titulus Rusticus, first edition, with a few ink corrections to the
1,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Summa Theologicae, 216ff. including first and last blank, 58 lines ( Saint ) Summa Theologicae ,
Lot 285
Summa Theologicae, 216ff. including first and last blank, 58 lines ( Saint ) Summa Theologicae ,
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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of the Carthusians. Statuta ordinis Cartusiensis a domno of the Carthusians. Statuta ordinis
Lot 286
of the Carthusians. Statuta ordinis Cartusiensis a domno of the Carthusians. Statuta ordinis
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Rossetus (Petrus) - Laurentias, woodcut device on title, 2 fine criblé initials, final blank leaf
Lot 287
Rossetus (Petrus) - Laurentias, woodcut device on title, 2 fine criblé initials, final blank leaf
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Livius (Titus) - [Historiarum ab urbe condita], edited by M.Antonius Sabellicus, second Badius
Lot 288
Livius (Titus) - [Historiarum ab urbe condita], edited by M.Antonius Sabellicus, second Badius
800 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Ravisius (Johannes) - De memorabilibus et claris mulieribus, woodcut device on title, numerous
Lot 289
Ravisius (Johannes) - De memorabilibus et claris mulieribus, woodcut device on title, numerous
450 GBP
600 - 600 GBP
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Ludolphus de Saxonia. - Vita Jesu Christi, title in red and black in architectural woodcut
Lot 290
Ludolphus de Saxonia. - Vita Jesu Christi, title in red and black in architectural woodcut
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Agricola (Georgius) - Bermannus, sive de re metallica, second edition, title with woodcut printer`s
Lot 291
Agricola (Georgius) - Bermannus, sive de re metallica, second edition, title with woodcut printer`s
2,200 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Latin. Novi Testamenti Vulgata, edited by Isidorus Clarius, some water-staining Latin. Novi
Lot 292
Latin. Novi Testamenti Vulgata, edited by Isidorus Clarius, some water-staining Latin. Novi
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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[Luther (Martin)] - [Enchiridion. Der Kleine Catechismus : Für die gemeine Pfarrherrn vnnd
Lot 293
[Luther (Martin)] - [Enchiridion. Der Kleine Catechismus : Für die gemeine Pfarrherrn vnnd
500 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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Suetonius Tranquillius (Caius) - XII Caesares, Maurice Johnson`s copy with his fine large bookplate
Lot 294
Suetonius Tranquillius (Caius) - XII Caesares, Maurice Johnson`s copy with his fine large bookplate
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Goltzius (Hubert) - Sive Historiae Imperatorum Caesarumque Romanorum, engraved title with lower
Lot 295
Goltzius (Hubert) - Sive Historiae Imperatorum Caesarumque Romanorum, engraved title with lower
700 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Cartari (Vincenzo) - Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi, first illustrated edition, woodcut
Lot 296
Cartari (Vincenzo) - Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi, first illustrated edition, woodcut
1,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Emblemata.- Freitag (Arnold) - Mythologica Ethica, lacks F2, engraved title, 124 only, of 125,
Lot 297
Emblemata.- Freitag (Arnold) - Mythologica Ethica, lacks F2, engraved title, 124 only, of 125,
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Platina (Bartolomeo). - Costo (Tomaso) - Le Vite di Tutti i Pontefici da S. Piero in qua, Ridotte in
Lot 298
Platina (Bartolomeo). - Costo (Tomaso) - Le Vite di Tutti i Pontefici da S. Piero in qua, Ridotte in
280 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Gryphius (Otto) - Virgiliocentones continentes Vitam Salvatoris Nostri, first edition, presentation
Lot 299
Gryphius (Otto) - Virgiliocentones continentes Vitam Salvatoris Nostri, first edition, presentation
750 GBP
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