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Printed Books & Manuscripts
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Printed Books & Manuscripts

Auction dates
17 Apr 2014 13:00 BST
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15 Apr 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
16 Apr 2014 09:30 - 19:30 BST
17 Apr 2014 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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A Philosophical Discourse of Earth, Relating to the Culture and Improvement... A Philosophical
Lot 362
A Philosophical Discourse of Earth, Relating to the Culture and Improvement... A Philosophical
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Gent. The Experienced Farrier, or, Farring Compleated Gent. The Experienced Farrier, or, Farring
Lot 363
Gent. The Experienced Farrier, or, Farring Compleated Gent. The Experienced Farrier, or, Farring
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Fungi.- Necker (Natalis Joseph) - Traite sur la Mycitologie ou discours historique sur les
Lot 364
Fungi.- Necker (Natalis Joseph) - Traite sur la Mycitologie ou discours historique sur les
220 GBP
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Hales (Stephen) - Vegetable Staticks: Or, An Account of some Statical Experiments on the Sap in
Lot 365
Hales (Stephen) - Vegetable Staticks: Or, An Account of some Statical Experiments on the Sap in
550 GBP
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Hogg (Robert) and Thomas Moore. - The Florist and Pomologist: A Pictorial Monthly Magazine of
Lot 366
Hogg (Robert) and Thomas Moore. - The Florist and Pomologist: A Pictorial Monthly Magazine of
150 GBP
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British Fresh-Water Fishes, first edition, 41 wood-engraved plates after A. F ( Rev. W.) British
Lot 367
British Fresh-Water Fishes, first edition, 41 wood-engraved plates after A. F ( Rev. W.) British
320 GBP
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Ingen-Housz (John) - Experiments upon Vegetables, discovering their great power of purifying the
Lot 368
Ingen-Housz (John) - Experiments upon Vegetables, discovering their great power of purifying the
950 GBP
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Lewin (William) - The Insects of Great Britain, vol.1 [all published], first edition , text in
Lot 369
Lewin (William) - The Insects of Great Britain, vol.1 [all published], first edition , text in
420 GBP
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[Marsili (Giovanni)] - Fungi Carraiensis Historia, engraved folding plate, [Padua], [apud Jo.
Lot 370
[Marsili (Giovanni)] - Fungi Carraiensis Historia, engraved folding plate, [Padua], [apud Jo.
200 GBP
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Martyn (Thomas) - Flora Rustica: Exhibiting...Figures...of such Plants as are EitherUseful or
Lot 371
Martyn (Thomas) - Flora Rustica: Exhibiting...Figures...of such Plants as are EitherUseful or
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Mascall (Leonard) - The Government of Cattel, 3 parts in 1, mostly black letter, small woodcut of
Lot 372
Mascall (Leonard) - The Government of Cattel, 3 parts in 1, mostly black letter, small woodcut of
350 GBP
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An Essay on Design in Gardening, First Published in MDCCLXVIII An Essay on Design in Gardening,
Lot 373
An Essay on Design in Gardening, First Published in MDCCLXVIII An Essay on Design in Gardening,
220 GBP
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Millais (John Guille) - British Deer and their Horns, number 47 of 100 copies signed by the artist ,
Lot 374
Millais (John Guille) - British Deer and their Horns, number 47 of 100 copies signed by the artist ,
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Miller (Philip) - The Gardener`s and Botanist`s Dictionary, 2 vol. in 4, 20 engraved plates, 1807;
Lot 375
Miller (Philip) - The Gardener`s and Botanist`s Dictionary, 2 vol. in 4, 20 engraved plates, 1807;
4,500 GBP
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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A History of British Birds , 6 vol., first edition ( Rev. Francis Orpen) A History of British
Lot 376
A History of British Birds , 6 vol., first edition ( Rev. Francis Orpen) A History of British
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Price (Sarah) - Illustrations of the Fungi of Our Fields and Woods, 2 vol., [first & second series],
Lot 377
Price (Sarah) - Illustrations of the Fungi of Our Fields and Woods, 2 vol., [first & second series],
280 GBP
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Idea agriculturæ. The principles of vegetation asserted and defended Idea agriculturæ. The
Lot 378
Idea agriculturæ. The principles of vegetation asserted and defended Idea agriculturæ. The
320 GBP
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Schmiedel (Casimir Christoph) - Fossilium Metalla et Res Metallicas concernentium Glebae, part only,
Lot 379
Schmiedel (Casimir Christoph) - Fossilium Metalla et Res Metallicas concernentium Glebae, part only,
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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[` British Marine Algæ`], 429 seaweed specimens pressed onto paper and... [` British Marine Algæ `],
Lot 380
[` British Marine Algæ`], 429 seaweed specimens pressed onto paper and... [` British Marine Algæ `],
1,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Seaweeds.- - An album of actual seaweed samples, 29 sheets of mounted specimens (many with several
Lot 381
Seaweeds.- - An album of actual seaweed samples, 29 sheets of mounted specimens (many with several
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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` Jersey Algæ `, 15 pressed seaweed specimens ` Jersey Algæ `, 15 pressed seaweed specimens, mounted
Lot 382
` Jersey Algæ `, 15 pressed seaweed specimens ` Jersey Algæ `, 15 pressed seaweed specimens, mounted
420 GBP
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S[peed] (A[dolphus]) - The Husbandman`s Instructor or Countryman`s Guide, first and only edition ,
Lot 383
S[peed] (A[dolphus]) - The Husbandman`s Instructor or Countryman`s Guide, first and only edition ,
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Sweet (Robert) - Cistinae. The Natural Order of Cistus..., first edition , 112 hand-coloured
Lot 384
Sweet (Robert) - Cistinae. The Natural Order of Cistus..., first edition , 112 hand-coloured
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Sweet (Robert) - Flora Australasica; or, a Selection of Handsome, or Curious Plants, Natives of
Lot 385
Sweet (Robert) - Flora Australasica; or, a Selection of Handsome, or Curious Plants, Natives of
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Thorburn (Archibald) - Game Birds and Wild-Fowl of Great Britain and Ireland, first edition , half-
Lot 386
Thorburn (Archibald) - Game Birds and Wild-Fowl of Great Britain and Ireland, first edition , half-
400 GBP
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Wright (John) - The Fruit Grower`s Guide, 3 vol., 46 chromolithographed plates (including titles),
Lot 387
Wright (John) - The Fruit Grower`s Guide, 3 vol., 46 chromolithographed plates (including titles),
420 GBP
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Wright (Lewis) - The Illustrated Book of Poultry, 50 chromolithographed plates, 13 black and white
Lot 388
Wright (Lewis) - The Illustrated Book of Poultry, 50 chromolithographed plates, 13 black and white
260 GBP
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Armstrong (James) - Wanny Blossoms: a new book of Border Songs and Ballads. With a Brief Treatise on
Lot 389
Armstrong (James) - Wanny Blossoms: a new book of Border Songs and Ballads. With a Brief Treatise on
300 GBP
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[Brookes (Richard)] - The Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing, first edition , title in red and
Lot 390
[Brookes (Richard)] - The Art of Angling, Rock and Sea-Fishing, first edition , title in red and
130 GBP
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[Chetham (James)] - The Angler`s Vade Mecum, first edition , rather browned, a few small stains,
Lot 391
[Chetham (James)] - The Angler`s Vade Mecum, first edition , rather browned, a few small stains,
750 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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[Chetham (James)] - The Angler`s Vade Mecum, third edition, first issue, 2 engraved plates, one
Lot 392
[Chetham (James)] - The Angler`s Vade Mecum, third edition, first issue, 2 engraved plates, one
300 GBP
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[Clarke (R.M.)] - The Angler`s Desideratum, first edition, 46pp., wood-engraved illustrations,
Lot 393
[Clarke (R.M.)] - The Angler`s Desideratum, first edition, 46pp., wood-engraved illustrations,
320 GBP
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Crawhall (Joseph) - The Compleatest Angling Booke that ever was writ, second edition, one of 100
Lot 394
Crawhall (Joseph) - The Compleatest Angling Booke that ever was writ, second edition, one of 100
220 GBP
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Franck (Richard) - Northern Memoirs...the Contemplative and Practical Angler, later buckram,
Lot 395
Franck (Richard) - Northern Memoirs...the Contemplative and Practical Angler, later buckram,
150 GBP
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Halford (Frederic M.) - Modern Development of the Dry Fly, 2 vol., number 34 of 75 deluxe large
Lot 396
Halford (Frederic M.) - Modern Development of the Dry Fly, 2 vol., number 34 of 75 deluxe large
800 GBP
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Heddon (Jack) - John Henderson`s Hackle Book, number 101 of 185 copies signed by the editor , this
Lot 397
Heddon (Jack) - John Henderson`s Hackle Book, number 101 of 185 copies signed by the editor , this
400 GBP
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[Hodge (Davies)]
Lot 398
[Hodge (Davies)] "Yellow Body". - Angling Days on Scotch Lochs, first edition, half-title,
60 GBP
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Hofland (T.C.) - The British Angler`s Manual, engraved plates, wood-engraved illustrations, 2 plates
Lot 399
Hofland (T.C.) - The British Angler`s Manual, engraved plates, wood-engraved illustrations, 2 plates
30 GBP
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Kirkbride (John) - The Northern Angler, first edition , engraved frontispiece and plate, slightly
Lot 400
Kirkbride (John) - The Northern Angler, first edition , engraved frontispiece and plate, slightly
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Labranche (George M.L.) - The Salmon and the Dry Fly, one of 775 copies, colour frontispiece,
Lot 401
Labranche (George M.L.) - The Salmon and the Dry Fly, one of 775 copies, colour frontispiece,
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Mackintosh (Alexander) - The Driffield Angler, first edition , lacks half-title, frontispiece
Lot 402
Mackintosh (Alexander) - The Driffield Angler, first edition , lacks half-title, frontispiece
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Rhead (Louis) - The Speckled Brook Trout, first trade edition , plates and illustrations, original
Lot 403
Rhead (Louis) - The Speckled Brook Trout, first trade edition , plates and illustrations, original
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Ronalds (Alfred) - The Fly-Fisher`s Entomology, 2 vol., number 136 of 250 copies signed by the
Lot 404
Ronalds (Alfred) - The Fly-Fisher`s Entomology, 2 vol., number 136 of 250 copies signed by the
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Saunders (James) - The Compleat Fisherman, first edition, folding engraved frontispiece, woodcut
Lot 405
Saunders (James) - The Compleat Fisherman, first edition, folding engraved frontispiece, woodcut
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Scrope (William) - Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed, first edition , additional tinted
Lot 406
Scrope (William) - Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed, first edition , additional tinted
200 GBP
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Shirley (Thomas) - The Angler`s Museum, first edition, engraved frontispiece offset onto woodcut
Lot 407
Shirley (Thomas) - The Angler`s Museum, first edition, engraved frontispiece offset onto woodcut
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Taverner (Eric) - Trout Fishing from All Angles, number 207 of 375 copies signed by the author,
Lot 408
Taverner (Eric) - Trout Fishing from All Angles, number 207 of 375 copies signed by the author,
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Taylor (Samuel) - Angling in all its Branches, lacking half-title but with 6pp. advertisements at
Lot 409
Taylor (Samuel) - Angling in all its Branches, lacking half-title but with 6pp. advertisements at
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Walton (Izaak) and Charles Cotton. - [Compleat Angler] The Universal Angler, 3 parts in 1,
Lot 410
Walton (Izaak) and Charles Cotton. - [Compleat Angler] The Universal Angler, 3 parts in 1,
600 GBP
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Walton (Izaak) and Charles Cotton. - The Complete Angler, 2 parts in 1, first Bagster edition ,
Lot 411
Walton (Izaak) and Charles Cotton. - The Complete Angler, 2 parts in 1, first Bagster edition ,
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Williamson (John) - The British Angler, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 3 folding plates,
Lot 412
Williamson (John) - The British Angler, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 3 folding plates,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The Complete Angler`s Vade-Mecum, first edition , 10 etched plates at end ( Capt. Thomas) The
Lot 413
The Complete Angler`s Vade-Mecum, first edition , 10 etched plates at end ( Capt. Thomas) The
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Geddie (John) - Illustrations of the Scenery of the River Tay, photogravure plates, hinges broken
Lot 414
Geddie (John) - Illustrations of the Scenery of the River Tay, photogravure plates, hinges broken
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Lesier (Eric) - The Dettes: A Catskill Legend, letter B of 26 copies signed by Walt, Winnie and Mary
Lot 415
Lesier (Eric) - The Dettes: A Catskill Legend, letter B of 26 copies signed by Walt, Winnie and Mary
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Murray (David) - A Treatise on Angling for Trout, first edition , 38pp., minor spotting, original
Lot 416
Murray (David) - A Treatise on Angling for Trout, first edition , 38pp., minor spotting, original
900 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Younger (John) - On River Angling for Salmon and Trout, first edition , second issue with 94pp.
Lot 417
Younger (John) - On River Angling for Salmon and Trout, first edition , second issue with 94pp.
400 GBP
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Commissioners of National Education in Ireland. - Simple Directions in Needle-Work and Cutting
Lot 418
Commissioners of National Education in Ireland. - Simple Directions in Needle-Work and Cutting
2,400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Edwards (Lionel) - A Sportsman`s Bag, number 97 of 100 autographed copies from an edition limited to
Lot 419
Edwards (Lionel) - A Sportsman`s Bag, number 97 of 100 autographed copies from an edition limited to
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Osbaldiston (William Augustus) - The British Sportsman, or, Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer`s
Lot 420
Osbaldiston (William Augustus) - The British Sportsman, or, Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer`s
0 GBP
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Playing Cards.- - [
Lot 421
Playing Cards.- - ["Astronomia"], group of 46 playing cards [of 52], engraved with astronomical
280 GBP
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