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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
Viewing dates
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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Waugh (Evelyn) - Vile Bodies,first edition,pictorial title, advertisement f., original cloth, 3
Lot 121
Waugh (Evelyn) - Vile Bodies,first edition,pictorial title, advertisement f., original cloth, 3
8,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Wells (H.G.) - The Time Machine. An Invention,first edition , 1p. advertisements facing title,
Lot 122
Wells (H.G.) - The Time Machine. An Invention,first edition , 1p. advertisements facing title,
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Wells (H.G.) - The War of the Worlds,first edition, first issue with 16pp. advertisements at end
Lot 123
Wells (H.G.) - The War of the Worlds,first edition, first issue with 16pp. advertisements at end
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Wells (H.G.) - The First Men in the Moon,first edition, first issue, 12 plates, original blue cloth,
Lot 124
Wells (H.G.) - The First Men in the Moon,first edition, first issue, 12 plates, original blue cloth,
1,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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.- Hobson English Binding before 1500, one of 500 copies, plates (James,binder , b.1946).- Hobson (
Lot 125
.- Hobson English Binding before 1500, one of 500 copies, plates (James,binder , b.1946).- Hobson (
850 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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.- Needham Twelve Centuries of Bookbindings 400-1600, colour plates (Fritz,binder, 1917-1997).-
Lot 126
.- Needham Twelve Centuries of Bookbindings 400-1600, colour plates (Fritz,binder, 1917-1997).-
1,900 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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.- Cox The Scallop: Studies of a Shell and its influences on humankind (Don,binder, born 1935).- Cox
Lot 127
.- Cox The Scallop: Studies of a Shell and its influences on humankind (Don,binder, born 1935).- Cox
350 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Don, binder , b.1935).- Roberts and Don Etherington Don,binder , b.1935).- Roberts (Matt T.) and Don
Lot 128
Don, binder , b.1935).- Roberts and Don Etherington Don,binder , b.1935).- Roberts (Matt T.) and Don
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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.- Wolfe and Paul McKenna. Louis Herman Kinder and Fine Bookbinding in America (Flora,binder, b.
Lot 129
.- Wolfe and Paul McKenna. Louis Herman Kinder and Fine Bookbinding in America (Flora,binder, b.
2,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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.- Lalande The Art of Papermaking , translated by Richard MacIntyre Atkinson (Arthur,binder, 1920-
Lot 130
.- Lalande The Art of Papermaking , translated by Richard MacIntyre Atkinson (Arthur,binder, 1920-
2,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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.- Album of blank leaves, mounted on stubs, interleaved with tissue (Monique,binder , b.1941).-
Lot 131
.- Album of blank leaves, mounted on stubs, interleaved with tissue (Monique,binder , b.1941).-
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Monique,binder, b.
Lot 132
.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Monique,binder, b.
1,300 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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.- Dudin The Art of the Bookbinder and Gilder…1772 (Bernard,binder, b.1924).- Dudin (M.) The Art
Lot 133
.- Dudin The Art of the Bookbinder and Gilder…1772 (Bernard,binder, b.1924).- Dudin (M.) The Art
1,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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.- Gill The Engravings…, one of 1350 copies, plates and illustrations (Bernard,binder, b.1924).-
Lot 134
.- Gill The Engravings…, one of 1350 copies, plates and illustrations (Bernard,binder, b.1924).-
6,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Middleton (Bernard) - Recollections: My Life in Bookbinding,out-of-series copy from an edition
Lot 135
Middleton (Bernard) - Recollections: My Life in Bookbinding,out-of-series copy from an edition
2,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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.- Swinburne Songs before Sunrise, number 240 of 650 copies on hand-made paper (Kerstin Tini,
Lot 136
.- Swinburne Songs before Sunrise, number 240 of 650 copies on hand-made paper (Kerstin Tini,
1,700 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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[My World of Bibliophile Binding], text in Japanese, illustrations (Kerstin Tini) [My World of
Lot 137
[My World of Bibliophile Binding], text in Japanese, illustrations (Kerstin Tini) [My World of
550 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Kerstin Tini,
Lot 138
.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Kerstin Tini,
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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. - Andersen The Fairy Tale of My Life, translated by W (Ole,binder ). - Andersen (Hans Christian)
Lot 139
. - Andersen The Fairy Tale of My Life, translated by W (Ole,binder ). - Andersen (Hans Christian)
1,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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.- Duncan and Georges de Bartha. Art Nouveau and Art Deco Bookbinding (Hugo,binder, 1917-2003).-
Lot 140
.- Duncan and Georges de Bartha. Art Nouveau and Art Deco Bookbinding (Hugo,binder, 1917-2003).-
2,300 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Schmied (François-Louis).- - Création (La): Les Trois Premiers Livres de la Genèse suivis de la
Lot 141
Schmied (François-Louis).- - Création (La): Les Trois Premiers Livres de la Genèse suivis de la
2,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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.- Hockney Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm (C.Philip,binder , b.1928).- Hockney (David)
Lot 142
.- Hockney Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm (C.Philip,binder , b.1928).- Hockney (David)
1,900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Sally Lou, binder , 1957-2007).- Tidcombe The Bookbindings of T.J Sally Lou,binder , 1957-2007).-
Lot 143
Sally Lou, binder , 1957-2007).- Tidcombe The Bookbindings of T.J Sally Lou,binder , 1957-2007).-
1,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Michael,binder , b.
Lot 144
.- Kavin A Catalog of the Thirty-Three Miniature Designer Bindings of You... (Michael,binder , b.
5,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Cuala Press.- Yeats (Jack Butler) and others. - A Broadside, no.1-12 only (of 84), each 4 pp., one
Lot 145
Cuala Press.- Yeats (Jack Butler) and others. - A Broadside, no.1-12 only (of 84), each 4 pp., one
750 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Moser (Barry).- Melville (Herman) - Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale,one of 265 copies, wood-engraved
Lot 146
Moser (Barry).- Melville (Herman) - Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale,one of 265 copies, wood-engraved
2,800 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Bouchardon (Edme) - Etudes prises dans le bas Peuple où les Cris de Paris, Premiere [- Cinquieme]
Lot 147
Bouchardon (Edme) - Etudes prises dans le bas Peuple où les Cris de Paris, Premiere [- Cinquieme]
3,200 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Foucquet (Jehan) - Oeuvre...Heures de Maistre Estienne Chevalie..., 2 vol. (texte & appendice), [one
Lot 148
Foucquet (Jehan) - Oeuvre...Heures de Maistre Estienne Chevalie..., 2 vol. (texte & appendice), [one
450 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Fougasse [Bird (Cyril Kenneth)] - Careless Talk Costs Lives, Original cartoons,3 original pen, ink
Lot 149
Fougasse [Bird (Cyril Kenneth)] - Careless Talk Costs Lives, Original cartoons,3 original pen, ink
0 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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[Gelée (Claude)] "Claude Lorrain". - Liber Veritatis. Or, A Collection of Prints..., vol.1 and 2
Lot 150
[Gelée (Claude)] "Claude Lorrain". - Liber Veritatis. Or, A Collection of Prints..., vol.1 and 2
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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[Laroon (Marcellus)] - The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life, 2 vol. in 1,
Lot 151
[Laroon (Marcellus)] - The Cryes of the City of London Drawne after the Life, 2 vol. in 1,
1,900 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Leech (John).- à Beckett (Gilbert Abbott) - The Comic History of England, 2 vol.,first edition,
Lot 152
Leech (John).- à Beckett (Gilbert Abbott) - The Comic History of England, 2 vol.,first edition,
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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La Caricature Morale, Religieuse, Littéraire et Scénique, Nos.1-251 in 10 vol (Ch.,editor ) La
Lot 153
La Caricature Morale, Religieuse, Littéraire et Scénique, Nos.1-251 in 10 vol (Ch.,editor ) La
12,000 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Playing Cards - The Trial and Impeachment of Dr Sacheverell,part-pack of 26 etched and engraved
Lot 154
Playing Cards - The Trial and Impeachment of Dr Sacheverell,part-pack of 26 etched and engraved
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Rowlandson (Thomas).- Woodward (George Moutard) - Country Characters,the set of 12 hand-coloured
Lot 155
Rowlandson (Thomas).- Woodward (George Moutard) - Country Characters,the set of 12 hand-coloured
5,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Rowlandson (Thomas).- Woodward (George Moutard) - Matrimonial Comforts,the set of 8 hand-coloured
Lot 156
Rowlandson (Thomas).- Woodward (George Moutard) - Matrimonial Comforts,the set of 8 hand-coloured
12,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Barbault (Jean) - Vues des plus beaux Restes des Antiquites Romaines,title printed in red and
Lot 157
Barbault (Jean) - Vues des plus beaux Restes des Antiquites Romaines,title printed in red and
3,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Giolfi (Abbe Antonio) - [Vedute di Genova],a series of 19 etched views of Genoa, the views by
Lot 158
Giolfi (Abbe Antonio) - [Vedute di Genova],a series of 19 etched views of Genoa, the views by
3,800 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Halfpenny (William) - A New and Compleat System of Architecture delineated, in a variety of Plans
Lot 159
Halfpenny (William) - A New and Compleat System of Architecture delineated, in a variety of Plans
1,500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Japanese Hair Combs.- - Setsu Kushi Hinagata [Patterns of Miniature Combs], c.150pp., scrapbook of
Lot 160
Japanese Hair Combs.- - Setsu Kushi Hinagata [Patterns of Miniature Combs], c.150pp., scrapbook of
1,100 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Levinson (Andre) - Bakst: The Story of the Artist`s Life,number 127 of 315 copies,mounted plates,
Lot 161
Levinson (Andre) - Bakst: The Story of the Artist`s Life,number 127 of 315 copies,mounted plates,
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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[Major (Thomas)] - Die Ruinen von Paestum oder Posidonia,translated by Albrecht Heinrich
Lot 162
[Major (Thomas)] - Die Ruinen von Paestum oder Posidonia,translated by Albrecht Heinrich
380 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, 3 vol ( Sir Samuel Rush) A Critical Inquiry into Antient
Lot 163
A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, 3 vol ( Sir Samuel Rush) A Critical Inquiry into Antient
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Antichita Romane de Tempi della Repubblica, e de primi imperatori…
Lot 164
Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Antichita Romane de Tempi della Repubblica, e de primi imperatori…
3,200 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Le Antichita Romane, vol 2 (of 4) only, first edition , etched
Lot 165
Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Le Antichita Romane, vol 2 (of 4) only, first edition , etched
4,500 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Le Antichita Romane, vol 4 (of 4) only, first edition, etched title
Lot 166
Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Le Antichita Romane, vol 4 (of 4) only, first edition, etched title
3,800 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Antichita di Cora descritte ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi,half-
Lot 167
Piranesi (Giovanni Battista) - Antichita di Cora descritte ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi,half-
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Rossi (Domenico de) - Raccolta di Statue Antiche e Moderne,half-title, engraved title, engraved
Lot 168
Rossi (Domenico de) - Raccolta di Statue Antiche e Moderne,half-title, engraved title, engraved
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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[Brassfounder’s Trade Catalogue],310 engraved plates on 163 leaves, all but 16 printed on both
Lot 169
[Brassfounder’s Trade Catalogue],310 engraved plates on 163 leaves, all but 16 printed on both
5,500 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Vinci (Leonardo da) - Trattato dell Pittura... tre libri della Pittura, ed il trattato della
Lot 170
Vinci (Leonardo da) - Trattato dell Pittura... tre libri della Pittura, ed il trattato della
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Central Asia.- Krafft (Hugues) - A Travers le Turkestan Russe,first edition,folding map, 70 full-
Lot 171
Central Asia.- Krafft (Hugues) - A Travers le Turkestan Russe,first edition,folding map, 70 full-
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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China.- - A good photograph album,2 salt prints and 102 albumen prints, landscapes, buildings, river
Lot 172
China.- - A good photograph album,2 salt prints and 102 albumen prints, landscapes, buildings, river
30,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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The Costume of China, sepia aquatint frontispiece and 48 hand-coloured... The Costume of China,sepia
Lot 173
The Costume of China, sepia aquatint frontispiece and 48 hand-coloured... The Costume of China,sepia
1,900 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Joseph Grozer - Euhun Sang Lum Akao, the Chinese arrived at London in 1793,mezzotint after Henri
Lot 174
Joseph Grozer - Euhun Sang Lum Akao, the Chinese arrived at London in 1793,mezzotint after Henri
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Mason (George Henry) - The Costume of China,first edition , 60 hand-coloured aquatint plates, [Abbey
Lot 175
Mason (George Henry) - The Costume of China,first edition , 60 hand-coloured aquatint plates, [Abbey
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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8th Fusiliers ) Trip to Kashmir [Hyderabad etc.], 3 vol 8th Fusiliers ) Trip to Kashmir [Hyderabad
Lot 176
8th Fusiliers ) Trip to Kashmir [Hyderabad etc.], 3 vol 8th Fusiliers ) Trip to Kashmir [Hyderabad
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Malcolm - Sketch of the Sikhs; a Singluar Nation, who Inhabit the Provinces of the Penjab,3 pp.
Lot 177
Malcolm - Sketch of the Sikhs; a Singluar Nation, who Inhabit the Provinces of the Penjab,3 pp.
1,100 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Historical Records of the Survey of India, 4 vol ( Colonel R.H.) Historical Records of the Survey of
Lot 178
Historical Records of the Survey of India, 4 vol ( Colonel R.H.) Historical Records of the Survey of
1,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Schottus (Franciscus) - Italy, in its Original Glory, Ruine and Revival..., translated by Edmund
Lot 179
Schottus (Franciscus) - Italy, in its Original Glory, Ruine and Revival..., translated by Edmund
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Zeiller (Martin) - Itinerarium Italiae nov-antiquae : Oder, Raiss-Beschreibung durch Italien,
Lot 180
Zeiller (Martin) - Itinerarium Italiae nov-antiquae : Oder, Raiss-Beschreibung durch Italien,
3,800 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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