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Important Books, Manuscripts & Works on Paper
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Important Books, Manuscripts & Works on Paper

Auction dates
19 May 2014 13:00 BST
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14 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
15 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
16 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
18 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
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[Swift (Jonathan)] - Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. By Captain Lemuel Gulliver, 2
Lot 61
[Swift (Jonathan)] - Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. By Captain Lemuel Gulliver, 2
2,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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imitation )] The Life of Napoleon , a Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos imitation )] The Life of
Lot 62
imitation )] The Life of Napoleon , a Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos imitation )] The Life of
700 GBP
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Napoleon.- Siborne - History of the War in France and Belgium, in 1815, 3 vol., second edition,
Lot 63
Napoleon.- Siborne - History of the War in France and Belgium, in 1815, 3 vol., second edition,
240 GBP
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[Defoe (Daniel)] - The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, 2 vol., 20 engraved plates by C.
Lot 64
[Defoe (Daniel)] - The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, 2 vol., 20 engraved plates by C.
420 GBP
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Ivanhoe; a Romance , 3 vol., first edition , half-titles ( Sir Walter) Ivanhoe; a Romance , 3
Lot 65
Ivanhoe; a Romance , 3 vol., first edition , half-titles ( Sir Walter) Ivanhoe; a Romance , 3
420 GBP
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editor ) The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte , 4 vol., first edition , vol editor ) The Life of
Lot 66
editor ) The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte , 4 vol., first edition , vol editor ) The Life of
480 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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[The Brontë sisters]. A collection of first edition novels [The Brontë sisters]. A collection of
Lot 67
[The Brontë sisters]. A collection of first edition novels [The Brontë sisters]. A collection of
90,000 GBP
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Trollope (Anthony) - A collection of first edition works, comprising 69 complete works and one
Lot 68
Trollope (Anthony) - A collection of first edition works, comprising 69 complete works and one
13,000 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Meredith (George) - A collection of first edition works,comprising Poems, errata, 1851, The
Lot 69
Meredith (George) - A collection of first edition works,comprising Poems, errata, 1851, The
1,500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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[Evans (Marian)], "George Eliot". - [The Works],comprising Scenes of Clerical Life, 2 vol., 1858;
Lot 70
[Evans (Marian)], "George Eliot". - [The Works],comprising Scenes of Clerical Life, 2 vol., 1858;
5,800 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Swinburne (Algernon Charles) - A collection of first edition works,comprising The Queen-Mother
Lot 71
Swinburne (Algernon Charles) - A collection of first edition works,comprising The Queen-Mother
1,300 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Mill (John Stuart) - The Subjection of Women,first edition , ink name to head of half-title,
Lot 72
Mill (John Stuart) - The Subjection of Women,first edition , ink name to head of half-title,
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Hardy (Thomas) - A collection of first edition works,comprising Desperate Remedies, 3 vol., the
Lot 73
Hardy (Thomas) - A collection of first edition works,comprising Desperate Remedies, 3 vol., the
10,000 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Stevenson (Robert Louis) - A collection of first edition works,comprising An Inland Voyage,
Lot 74
Stevenson (Robert Louis) - A collection of first edition works,comprising An Inland Voyage,
2,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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and William Ernest Henley. [ Plays ], 4 plays in one vol and William Ernest Henley. [ Plays ], 4
Lot 75
and William Ernest Henley. [ Plays ], 4 plays in one vol and William Ernest Henley. [ Plays ], 4
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Gissing (George) - Demos, 3 vol., 2 half-titles , 1886; A Life`s Morning, 3 vol., 3 half-titles ,
Lot 76
Gissing (George) - Demos, 3 vol., 2 half-titles , 1886; A Life`s Morning, 3 vol., 3 half-titles ,
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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English. [The Newe Testament in Englyshe and Latyn accordyng to the... English. [ The Newe Testament
Lot 77
English. [The Newe Testament in Englyshe and Latyn accordyng to the... English. [ The Newe Testament
18,000 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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English, [The Douay-Rheims New Testament], first edition English, [The Douay-Rheims New
Lot 78
English, [The Douay-Rheims New Testament], first edition English, [The Douay-Rheims New
8,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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English. The Newe Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ English. The Newe Testament of Our Lord Jesus
Lot 79
English. The Newe Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ English. The Newe Testament of Our Lord Jesus
1,200 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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English. Bible , that is, the Holy Scriptures Conteined in the Olde and Newe... English. Bible (
Lot 80
English. Bible , that is, the Holy Scriptures Conteined in the Olde and Newe... English. Bible (
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Montaigne (Michel de) - The Essayes Or Morall, Politike and Millitarie Discourses of Lo: Michaell de
Lot 81
Montaigne (Michel de) - The Essayes Or Morall, Politike and Millitarie Discourses of Lo: Michaell de
7,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Machiavelli (Niccolo) - The Works,first English edition,lacks engraved frontispiece, some
Lot 82
Machiavelli (Niccolo) - The Works,first English edition,lacks engraved frontispiece, some
800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Machiavelli (Nicholas) - The Works of the Famous Nicholas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of
Lot 83
Machiavelli (Nicholas) - The Works of the Famous Nicholas Machiavel, Citizen and Secretary of
500 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Bill of Rights.- - An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, and Settling the
Lot 84
Bill of Rights.- - An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, and Settling the
3,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Harris (John) - Lexicon Technicum: or an Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2
Lot 85
Harris (John) - Lexicon Technicum: or an Universal English Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2
240 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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[Hume (David)] - A Treatise of Human Nature, being an Attempt to introduce the experimental Method
Lot 86
[Hume (David)] - A Treatise of Human Nature, being an Attempt to introduce the experimental Method
3,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Bacon (Francis) - The Works, 5 vol., all with signed presentation inscriptions from John Ruskin `
Lot 87
Bacon (Francis) - The Works, 5 vol., all with signed presentation inscriptions from John Ruskin `
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chess.- Vida (Marco Girolamo) - The Game of Chess; A Poem,title with woodcut ornament, 1p.
Lot 88
Chess.- Vida (Marco Girolamo) - The Game of Chess; A Poem,title with woodcut ornament, 1p.
380 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Smith (Adam) - An Inquiry into the Nature and causes of the Wealth of Nations, 3 vol., first
Lot 89
Smith (Adam) - An Inquiry into the Nature and causes of the Wealth of Nations, 3 vol., first
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Burke (Edmund) - Reflections on the Revolution in France,firtst edition, ` M` in date below `D` of
Lot 90
Burke (Edmund) - Reflections on the Revolution in France,firtst edition, ` M` in date below `D` of
320 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Hartley (David) - Observations on Man, 2 parts in 1, first edition, engraved portrait
Lot 91
Hartley (David) - Observations on Man, 2 parts in 1, first edition, engraved portrait
650 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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English. The Old Testament [&] New Testament, 7 vol English. The Old Testament [ & ] New Testament,7
Lot 92
English. The Old Testament [&] New Testament, 7 vol English. The Old Testament [ & ] New Testament,7
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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[Wood (Sally Saywood Barrell Keating)] - Julia and the Illuminated Baron, A Novel, 2 vol., vol.1
Lot 93
[Wood (Sally Saywood Barrell Keating)] - Julia and the Illuminated Baron, A Novel, 2 vol., vol.1
600 GBP
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) Some Account of the Life and Writings of Lope Felix de Vega Carpio ) Some Account of the Life
Lot 94
) Some Account of the Life and Writings of Lope Felix de Vega Carpio ) Some Account of the Life
5,800 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) - The Friend;,a literary, moral and political weekly paper , 21 parts in 1
Lot 95
Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) - The Friend;,a literary, moral and political weekly paper , 21 parts in 1
1,300 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Brown (Thomas) - Brighton; or, The Steyne, a Satirical Novel, 3 vol., first edition,lacking half-
Lot 96
Brown (Thomas) - Brighton; or, The Steyne, a Satirical Novel, 3 vol., first edition,lacking half-
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, 9 vol (Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of ) The
Lot 97
The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England, 9 vol (Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of ) The
2,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Wordsworth (William) - Yarrow Revisited, and other Poems,first edition, Wordsworth`s copy with his
Lot 98
Wordsworth (William) - Yarrow Revisited, and other Poems,first edition, Wordsworth`s copy with his
2,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Blake (William) - Songs of Innocence and Experience, shewing the two contrary states of the human
Lot 99
Blake (William) - Songs of Innocence and Experience, shewing the two contrary states of the human
650 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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, William Wordsworth , Leigh Hunt & Robert Bell (Elizabeth Barrett,poet, 1806-61), William
Lot 100
, William Wordsworth , Leigh Hunt & Robert Bell (Elizabeth Barrett,poet, 1806-61), William
6,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Hardy (Thomas) - The Return of the Native, 3 vol., first edition , half-titles, without
Lot 101
Hardy (Thomas) - The Return of the Native, 3 vol., first edition , half-titles, without
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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War and Peace , 3 vol., first edition in English, vol ( Count Leo) War and Peace , 3 vol., first
Lot 102
War and Peace , 3 vol., first edition in English, vol ( Count Leo) War and Peace , 3 vol., first
2,400 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Hardy (Thomas) - The Woodlanders, 3 vol.,first edition ,half-titles, 2pp. advertisements, small
Lot 103
Hardy (Thomas) - The Woodlanders, 3 vol.,first edition ,half-titles, 2pp. advertisements, small
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The River War, second edition, portrait frontispiece, maps and plans, 40pp ( Sir Winston Spencer)
Lot 104
The River War, second edition, portrait frontispiece, maps and plans, 40pp ( Sir Winston Spencer)
750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Hardy (Thomas) - Tess of the D`Urbervilles,one of 325 large paper copies signed by the author,
Lot 105
Hardy (Thomas) - Tess of the D`Urbervilles,one of 325 large paper copies signed by the author,
950 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Keynes (John Maynard) - The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money,first edition , name on
Lot 106
Keynes (John Maynard) - The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money,first edition , name on
2,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Bond (Michael) - A Bear Called Paddington,advance uncorrected proof copy , illustrations by Peggy
Lot 107
Bond (Michael) - A Bear Called Paddington,advance uncorrected proof copy , illustrations by Peggy
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, first issue with `Miss Violent Hunter ( Sir Arthur Conan) The
Lot 108
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, first issue with `Miss Violent Hunter ( Sir Arthur Conan) The
700 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Du Maurier (Daphne) - Jamaica Inn,first edition,original cloth, spine very slightly faded, dust-
Lot 109
Du Maurier (Daphne) - Jamaica Inn,first edition,original cloth, spine very slightly faded, dust-
550 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Eliot (T.S.) - The Cocktail Party,first edition, first issue with error on p.29 , signed by the
Lot 110
Eliot (T.S.) - The Cocktail Party,first edition, first issue with error on p.29 , signed by the
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Faulkner (William) - Light in August,first English edition,very light browning to endpapers,
Lot 111
Faulkner (William) - Light in August,first English edition,very light browning to endpapers,
200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Fleming (Ian) - Moonraker,first edition,issue with `shoot` on p.10, light browning to endpapers,
Lot 112
Fleming (Ian) - Moonraker,first edition,issue with `shoot` on p.10, light browning to endpapers,
1,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Hilton (James) - Contango,first edition, signed presentation copy from the author to Dennis
Lot 113
Hilton (James) - Contango,first edition, signed presentation copy from the author to Dennis
700 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Milne (A.A.) - When We Were Very Young,tenth edition, illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, uniform
Lot 114
Milne (A.A.) - When We Were Very Young,tenth edition, illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, uniform
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Nabokov (Vladimir) - Pnin,first edition ,signed presentation inscription from the author to Joan and
Lot 115
Nabokov (Vladimir) - Pnin,first edition ,signed presentation inscription from the author to Joan and
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Peake (Mervyn) - [Gormenghast trilogy], 3 vol., comprising Titus Groan, a little light spotting,
Lot 116
Peake (Mervyn) - [Gormenghast trilogy], 3 vol., comprising Titus Groan, a little light spotting,
1,400 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Ransome (Arthur) - Swallowdale,first edition, frontispiece and illustrations, some full-page, by
Lot 117
Ransome (Arthur) - Swallowdale,first edition, frontispiece and illustrations, some full-page, by
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Steinbeck (John) - East of Eden,first edition, first issue with `bite` for `bight` on p.281 line 38,
Lot 118
Steinbeck (John) - East of Eden,first edition, first issue with `bite` for `bight` on p.281 line 38,
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Stoker (Bram) - Dracula,first edition,second or third issue on thicker paper stock, with `Shoulder
Lot 119
Stoker (Bram) - Dracula,first edition,second or third issue on thicker paper stock, with `Shoulder
1,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Verne (Jules) - Foundling Mick (P`tit Bonhomme),first edition, first issue , half-title, 72 plates
Lot 120
Verne (Jules) - Foundling Mick (P`tit Bonhomme),first edition, first issue , half-title, 72 plates
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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