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Literature, Manuscripts & Modern First Editions
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Literature, Manuscripts & Modern First Editions

Auction dates
28 Feb 2013 13:00 GMT
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26 Feb 2013 09:30 - 19:30 GMT
27 Feb 2013 09:30 - 17:30 GMT
28 Feb 2013 09:30 - 09:30 GMT
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Book of Hours, single leaf manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 18 lines, written in black ink in a
Lot 61
Book of Hours, single leaf manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 18 lines, written in black ink in a
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Book of Hours, single leaf illuminated manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 17 lines, written in black
Lot 62
Book of Hours, single leaf illuminated manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 17 lines, written in black
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Choirbooks, 2 leaves from a very large manuscript, 5 lines, with music on a 5-line red stave, 2
Lot 63
Choirbooks, 2 leaves from a very large manuscript, 5 lines, with music on a 5-line red stave, 2
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Augustine, Saint. Epistolae, 328 ff., double column in table, 52 lines and headline, Roman type,
Lot 64
Augustine, Saint. Epistolae, 328 ff., double column in table, 52 lines and headline, Roman type,
1,400 GBP
1,400 - 1,600 GBP
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[Schedel (Hartmann) Liber Chronicarum] c. 205 loose ff., only, of 326, most with woodcut
Lot 65
[Schedel (Hartmann) Liber Chronicarum] c. 205 loose ff., only, of 326, most with woodcut
3,600 GBP
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Incunabula.- collection of leaves from incunabula c. 35 ff., including Bible, Venice, Nicolaus
Lot 66
Incunabula.- collection of leaves from incunabula c. 35 ff., including Bible, Venice, Nicolaus
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Incunabula.- Collection of leaves from incunables and early printed books c. 45 ff., including
Lot 67
Incunabula.- Collection of leaves from incunables and early printed books c. 45 ff., including
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Terentius Afer (Publius) Comedie with commentary by Guido Juvenal & Jodocus Badius Ascensius,
Lot 68
Terentius Afer (Publius) Comedie with commentary by Guido Juvenal & Jodocus Badius Ascensius,
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Early Printing.- Book of Hours bifolium and single f, only, printed on vellum, full-page woodcut
Lot 69
Early Printing.- Book of Hours bifolium and single f, only, printed on vellum, full-page woodcut
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Du Bartas (Guillaume de Saluste) La Sepmaine ou Creation du Monde title with woodcut device, woodcut
Lot 70
Du Bartas (Guillaume de Saluste) La Sepmaine ou Creation du Monde title with woodcut device, woodcut
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Elzevier.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Scripta in Naturali et Universali Philosophia, engraved pictorial
Lot 71
Elzevier.- Bacon (Sir Francis) Scripta in Naturali et Universali Philosophia, engraved pictorial
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Rapin (René) Du Grand ou du Sublime dans les Moeurs et dans les Differentes Conditions des Hommes [
Lot 72
Rapin (René) Du Grand ou du Sublime dans les Moeurs et dans les Differentes Conditions des Hommes [
370 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Hebraica.- Lightfoot (John) Opera Omnia 2 vol., engraved additional pictorial title, 2 folding
Lot 73
Hebraica.- Lightfoot (John) Opera Omnia 2 vol., engraved additional pictorial title, 2 folding
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Binding.- L`Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque double column, engraved frontispiece, title with
Lot 74
Binding.- L`Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque double column, engraved frontispiece, title with
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Montesquieu (Charles de Secondat) Oeuvres 3 vol., engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding maps,
Lot 75
Montesquieu (Charles de Secondat) Oeuvres 3 vol., engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding maps,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Delandine (Antoine François) L`Enfer des Peuples Anciens ou Histoire des Dieux Infernaux 2 parts
Lot 76
Delandine (Antoine François) L`Enfer des Peuples Anciens ou Histoire des Dieux Infernaux 2 parts
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Early Printing.- collection of leaves from English books c. 25 ff. , including John Gerard,
Lot 77
Early Printing.- collection of leaves from English books c. 25 ff. , including John Gerard,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Classics.- Tacitus (Cornelius) The Annales engraved full-page plan, woodcut decorative initials,
Lot 78
Classics.- Tacitus (Cornelius) The Annales engraved full-page plan, woodcut decorative initials,
600 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum or a Naturall History in Ten Centuries, first edition, 2 parts
Lot 79
Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum or a Naturall History in Ten Centuries, first edition, 2 parts
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Bacon The two bookes of Sr Francis Bacon, of the proficience and advancement of learning, divine
Lot 80
Bacon The two bookes of Sr Francis Bacon, of the proficience and advancement of learning, divine
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Civil War.- The Charge Voted Against Bishop Wren on Munday, 5 of July, 1641 title with large woodcut
Lot 81
Civil War.- The Charge Voted Against Bishop Wren on Munday, 5 of July, 1641 title with large woodcut
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Swan (John) The Standard of Time. Or the Measuring-Reed 2 parts in 1, first title with woodcut
Lot 82
Swan (John) The Standard of Time. Or the Measuring-Reed 2 parts in 1, first title with woodcut
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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[Allestree (Richard)] The Gentlemans Calling first edition, 2 engraved pictorial titles, 2
Lot 83
[Allestree (Richard)] The Gentlemans Calling first edition, 2 engraved pictorial titles, 2
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Heraldry.- Carter (Matthew) Honor Rediviuus or an Analysis of Honor and Armory engraved
Lot 84
Heraldry.- Carter (Matthew) Honor Rediviuus or an Analysis of Honor and Armory engraved
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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17th Century Religion.- Ross (Alexander) Pansebeia or, A view of all religions in the vvorld:
Lot 85
17th Century Religion.- Ross (Alexander) Pansebeia or, A view of all religions in the vvorld:
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Butler (Samuel).- [D`Urfey (Thomas)] Butler`s Ghost: or Hudibras. The Fourth Part. With
Lot 86
Butler (Samuel).- [D`Urfey (Thomas)] Butler`s Ghost: or Hudibras. The Fourth Part. With
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Coke (Sir Edward) Argumentum anti-Normannicum: or An argument proving, from ancient histories and
Lot 87
Coke (Sir Edward) Argumentum anti-Normannicum: or An argument proving, from ancient histories and
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Vesey (Elizabeth).- Maimbourg (Louis) The History of the League translated by John Dryden, first
Lot 88
Vesey (Elizabeth).- Maimbourg (Louis) The History of the League translated by John Dryden, first
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Prideaux (Humphrey) The true Nature of Imposture fully displayed in the Life of Mahomet 2 parts in
Lot 89
Prideaux (Humphrey) The true Nature of Imposture fully displayed in the Life of Mahomet 2 parts in
150 GBP
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Raleigh (Sir Walter) An Abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh`s History of the World, edited by Laurence
Lot 90
Raleigh (Sir Walter) An Abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh`s History of the World, edited by Laurence
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Josephus (Flavius) The Works engraved additional pictorial title, double-page map and plan and 2
Lot 91
Josephus (Flavius) The Works engraved additional pictorial title, double-page map and plan and 2
460 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Steele (Sir Richard) and Joseph Addison. The Tatler. The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaffe,
Lot 92
Steele (Sir Richard) and Joseph Addison. The Tatler. The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaffe,
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Sprat (Thomas) The History of the Royal Society of London third edition, title in red and black,
Lot 93
Sprat (Thomas) The History of the Royal Society of London third edition, title in red and black,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ramsay (Andrew Michael, Chevalier) The Travels of Cyrus...to which is annex`d A Discourse upon
Lot 94
Ramsay (Andrew Michael, Chevalier) The Travels of Cyrus...to which is annex`d A Discourse upon
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Limborch (Philippus van) The History of the Inquisition translated by Samuel Chandler, 2 vol. in
Lot 95
Limborch (Philippus van) The History of the Inquisition translated by Samuel Chandler, 2 vol. in
200 GBP
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Gentleman`s Magazine (The): or, Monthly Intelligencer vol.1, 25 (2 copies), 30, 38, 47, 60 (2
Lot 96
Gentleman`s Magazine (The): or, Monthly Intelligencer vol.1, 25 (2 copies), 30, 38, 47, 60 (2
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Declaration of Independence.- Gentleman`s Magazine (The): or, Monthly Intelligencer vol.46 (for
Lot 97
Declaration of Independence.- Gentleman`s Magazine (The): or, Monthly Intelligencer vol.46 (for
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Steele (Sir Richard) and Joseph Addison. The Spectator, 8 vol., engraved frontispieces and
Lot 98
Steele (Sir Richard) and Joseph Addison. The Spectator, 8 vol., engraved frontispieces and
200 GBP
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Architecture.- Langley (Batty & Thomas) The Builder`s Jewel engraved frontispiece and 99 plates, 4
Lot 99
Architecture.- Langley (Batty & Thomas) The Builder`s Jewel engraved frontispiece and 99 plates, 4
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Böhme (Jakob) The Way to Christ Discovered initial publisher`s f., occasional spotting, a few
Lot 100
Böhme (Jakob) The Way to Christ Discovered initial publisher`s f., occasional spotting, a few
200 GBP
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Cochin (Charles Nicolas) and Jérôme Charles. Observations upon the antiquities of the town of
Lot 101
Cochin (Charles Nicolas) and Jérôme Charles. Observations upon the antiquities of the town of
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Military.- Regulations for the Prussian Infantry first edition in English, 6 folding plans and 7
Lot 102
Military.- Regulations for the Prussian Infantry first edition in English, 6 folding plans and 7
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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[Sterne (Rev. Laurence)] The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman., first edition, (with
Lot 103
[Sterne (Rev. Laurence)] The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman., first edition, (with
2,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Antiquities.- Ducarel (Andrew Coltee) Anglo-Norman Antiquities Considered, in a Tour through Part of
Lot 104
Antiquities.- Ducarel (Andrew Coltee) Anglo-Norman Antiquities Considered, in a Tour through Part of
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Sherlock (William) A Poetical Discourse Concerning Death engraved vignettes, title trimmed at head
Lot 105
Sherlock (William) A Poetical Discourse Concerning Death engraved vignettes, title trimmed at head
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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[Sterne (Rev. Laurence)] A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick, 2 vol.,
Lot 106
[Sterne (Rev. Laurence)] A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy. By Mr. Yorick, 2 vol.,
300 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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[Defoe (Daniel)] The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe lacks half-title, E1 and
Lot 107
[Defoe (Daniel)] The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe lacks half-title, E1 and
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Dodd (William) Thoughts in Prison first Dublin edition, occasional spotting and finger-marking,
Lot 108
Dodd (William) Thoughts in Prison first Dublin edition, occasional spotting and finger-marking,
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Military Finance.- A Collection of Regulations Orders and Instructions Formed and Issued for the
Lot 109
Military Finance.- A Collection of Regulations Orders and Instructions Formed and Issued for the
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Encyclopaedia Britannica 20 vol., fourth edition, c. 500 engraved plates, maps and charts, a few
Lot 110
Encyclopaedia Britannica 20 vol., fourth edition, c. 500 engraved plates, maps and charts, a few
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Napoleon.- The Corsican`s Downfall. The Rise, Name, reign, and final Downfall of Napolean [
Lot 111
Napoleon.- The Corsican`s Downfall. The Rise, Name, reign, and final Downfall of Napolean [
460 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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[De Quincey (Thomas)] Confessions of an English Opium-eater first edition, half-title, lacking
Lot 112
[De Quincey (Thomas)] Confessions of an English Opium-eater first edition, half-title, lacking
350 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Barrie (J.M.) A Window in Thrums A.L.s. from the author to Lord Esher tipped-in, a little rubbed
Lot 113
Barrie (J.M.) A Window in Thrums A.L.s. from the author to Lord Esher tipped-in, a little rubbed
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Albertus Magnus. De secretis mulierum. Item de virtutibus herbarum lapidam et animalium [and
Lot 114
Albertus Magnus. De secretis mulierum. Item de virtutibus herbarum lapidam et animalium [and
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Alliette. Philosophie des hautes Sciences, ou la Clef donnée aux Enfants de l`Art de la Science & de
Lot 115
Alliette. Philosophie des hautes Sciences, ou la Clef donnée aux Enfants de l`Art de la Science & de
150 GBP
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Brown (J.H.) Spectropia: Or, Surprising Spectral Illusions Showing Ghosts Everywhere and of any
Lot 116
Brown (J.H.) Spectropia: Or, Surprising Spectral Illusions Showing Ghosts Everywhere and of any
100 GBP
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Censorinus. De Die Natali... initial imprimatur f., folding astrological / astronomical plate,
Lot 117
Censorinus. De Die Natali... initial imprimatur f., folding astrological / astronomical plate,
380 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Comet.- [Tonge (Ezerel)] The Northern Star: The British Monarchy:...being a Collection of...
Lot 118
Comet.- [Tonge (Ezerel)] The Northern Star: The British Monarchy:...being a Collection of...
280 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Dulaure (J.A.) Histoire Abrégée de Différens Cultes 2 vol., second edition, half-titles, a few
Lot 119
Dulaure (J.A.) Histoire Abrégée de Différens Cultes 2 vol., second edition, half-titles, a few
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[Encausse (Gerard)], "Papus". La Cabbale Tradition Secrète de l`Occident number 42 of 100 copies,
Lot 120
[Encausse (Gerard)], "Papus". La Cabbale Tradition Secrète de l`Occident number 42 of 100 copies,
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