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BOOKS AND WORKS ON PAPER
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BOOKS AND WORKS ON PAPER

Sale No. 36174

Auction dates
18 Jun 2015 13:00 BST
Viewing dates
16 Jun 2015 09:30 - 17:30 BST
17 Jun 2015 09:30 - 19:30 BST
18 Jun 2015 09:30 - 13:00 BST
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Homer. - Iliad and Odyssey [in Greek], 4 vol., text in handsome Greek type, half-titles, occasional
Lot 61
Homer. - Iliad and Odyssey [in Greek], 4 vol., text in handsome Greek type, half-titles, occasional
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[Chandler (Richard)] - The History of Ilium or Troy: Including the Adjacent Country, and the
Lot 62
[Chandler (Richard)] - The History of Ilium or Troy: Including the Adjacent Country, and the
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The Geography and Antiquities of Ithaca, first edition, 2 engraved maps ( Sir William) The
Lot 63
The Geography and Antiquities of Ithaca, first edition, 2 engraved maps ( Sir William) The
450 GBP
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Small & Miniature Books.- Homer. - Iliad [and] Odyssey [in Greek], 2 vol. in 1, half-titles,
Lot 64
Small & Miniature Books.- Homer. - Iliad [and] Odyssey [in Greek], 2 vol. in 1, half-titles,
150 GBP
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artist ).- Homer. The Iliad and Odyssey, translated by William Sotheby, 4 vol artist ).-
Lot 65
artist ).- Homer. The Iliad and Odyssey, translated by William Sotheby, 4 vol artist ).-
220 GBP
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Ilios: The City and Country of the Trojans, first edition in English ( Dr. Henry) Ilios: The
Lot 66
Ilios: The City and Country of the Trojans, first edition in English ( Dr. Henry) Ilios: The
200 GBP
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Proctor (Robert).- Homer. - Odyssey [in Greek], one of 225 copies, printed in red and black in
Lot 67
Proctor (Robert).- Homer. - Odyssey [in Greek], one of 225 copies, printed in red and black in
450 GBP
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The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts, in his Iliads, and Odysses The Whole Works of Homer;
Lot 68
The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts, in his Iliads, and Odysses The Whole Works of Homer;
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Nonesuch Press.- Homer. - The Iliad [and] The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 2 vol., one
Lot 69
Nonesuch Press.- Homer. - The Iliad [and] The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 2 vol., one
200 GBP
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.- Homer. The Odyssey, one of 530 copies, designed by Bruce Rogers and... (T.E., translator ).-
Lot 70
.- Homer. The Odyssey, one of 530 copies, designed by Bruce Rogers and... (T.E., translator ).-
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Carpenter (Rhys) - Folk Tale, Fiction and Saga in the Homeric Epics, Berkeley and Los Angeles,
Lot 71
Carpenter (Rhys) - Folk Tale, Fiction and Saga in the Homeric Epics, Berkeley and Los Angeles,
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Odyssey.- Clay (Jenny Strauss) - The Wrath of Athena. Gods and Men in the Odyssey, Princeton, New
Lot 72
Odyssey.- Clay (Jenny Strauss) - The Wrath of Athena. Gods and Men in the Odyssey, Princeton, New
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Iliad.- Hammer (Dean) - The Iliad as Politics, Oklahoma, 2002 § Taplin (Oliver) Homeric
Lot 73
Iliad.- Hammer (Dean) - The Iliad as Politics, Oklahoma, 2002 § Taplin (Oliver) Homeric
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English. [The Bible and Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and Newe... English. [The Bible and
Lot 74
English. [The Bible and Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and Newe... English. [The Bible and
650 GBP
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A Modest and reasonable examination, of some things in use in the Church of... A Modest and
Lot 75
A Modest and reasonable examination, of some things in use in the Church of... A Modest and
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English. The Bible, Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke English. The Bible, Translated
Lot 76
English. The Bible, Translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke English. The Bible, Translated
280 GBP
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[Davies (John)] - A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely subdued...,
Lot 77
[Davies (John)] - A Discoverie of the True Causes why Ireland was never entirely subdued...,
800 GBP
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Seneca (Lucius Annaeus) - The Workes, translated by Thomas Lodge, first edition of Lodge's
Lot 78
Seneca (Lucius Annaeus) - The Workes, translated by Thomas Lodge, first edition of Lodge's
320 GBP
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Boccaccio (Giovanni) - The Modell of Wit, Mirth, Eloquence, and Conversation, [The Decameron], 2
Lot 79
Boccaccio (Giovanni) - The Modell of Wit, Mirth, Eloquence, and Conversation, [The Decameron], 2
2,200 GBP
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Allestree. 1635. A New Almanacke and Prognostication for…1635 Allestree. 1635. A New Almanacke
Lot 80
Allestree. 1635. A New Almanacke and Prognostication for…1635 Allestree. 1635. A New Almanacke
7,000 GBP
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Recreations with Muses, first edition, title within woodcut architectural... (William Alexander,
Lot 81
Recreations with Muses, first edition, title within woodcut architectural... (William Alexander,
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Ovid. - Metamorphosis. Englished, Mythologiz'd and Represented in Figures by G[oerge] S[andys],
Lot 82
Ovid. - Metamorphosis. Englished, Mythologiz'd and Represented in Figures by G[oerge] S[andys],
450 GBP
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Binding.- - The Book of Common Prayer, 1673; bound with The New Testament, 1673; bound with
Lot 83
Binding.- - The Book of Common Prayer, 1673; bound with The New Testament, 1673; bound with
2,200 GBP
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Plot (Robert) - The Natural History of Oxford-shire..., first edition , imprimatur leaf,
Lot 84
Plot (Robert) - The Natural History of Oxford-shire..., first edition , imprimatur leaf,
450 GBP
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Miniature Book.-[Taylor (John) - Verbum Sempiternum; Salvator Mundi, 2 parts in 1, first part with
Lot 85
Miniature Book.-[Taylor (John) - Verbum Sempiternum; Salvator Mundi, 2 parts in 1, first part with
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Milton (John) - The Poetical Works, engraved frontispiece portrait and 13 plates, portrait a little
Lot 86
Milton (John) - The Poetical Works, engraved frontispiece portrait and 13 plates, portrait a little
350 GBP
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Dictionary.- - A New Canting Dictionary: Comprehending All the Terms, Antient and Modern, Used in
Lot 87
Dictionary.- - A New Canting Dictionary: Comprehending All the Terms, Antient and Modern, Used in
1,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Observations upon the prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St ( Sir Isaac)
Lot 88
Observations upon the prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St ( Sir Isaac)
700 GBP
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[Briscoe (C.W.)] - Clerimont, contemporary calf, spine with red morocco label, some light scuffing,
Lot 89
[Briscoe (C.W.)] - Clerimont, contemporary calf, spine with red morocco label, some light scuffing,
1,000 GBP
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The Life and Memoirs of Mr.Ephraim Tristram Bates The Life and Memoirs of Mr.Ephraim Tristram
Lot 90
The Life and Memoirs of Mr.Ephraim Tristram Bates The Life and Memoirs of Mr.Ephraim Tristram
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Bowles (Carington) Publisher. - Twelve Prints of Pamela, representing the principal Actions of her
Lot 90A
Bowles (Carington) Publisher. - Twelve Prints of Pamela, representing the principal Actions of her
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[Mackenzie (Henry)], - Julia de Roubigne, A Tale. In a Series of Letters, 2 vol., first edition,
Lot 91
[Mackenzie (Henry)], - Julia de Roubigne, A Tale. In a Series of Letters, 2 vol., first edition,
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Turner (Charles) - Admiral Lord Nelson, full length portrait after J. Hoppner, mezzotint,
Lot 92
Turner (Charles) - Admiral Lord Nelson, full length portrait after J. Hoppner, mezzotint,
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Napoleon.- Kerr (John) - [Series of Views in the Island of St Helena], 5 plates from the set of 6,
Lot 93
Napoleon.- Kerr (John) - [Series of Views in the Island of St Helena], 5 plates from the set of 6,
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Aedes Althorpianae; or An Account of the Mansion, Books, and Pictures ( Rev. Thomas Frognall)
Lot 94
Aedes Althorpianae; or An Account of the Mansion, Books, and Pictures ( Rev. Thomas Frognall)
600 GBP
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The Fortunes of Nigel, 3 vol., 4pp. advertisements at start of vol ( Sir Walter) The
Lot 95
The Fortunes of Nigel, 3 vol., 4pp. advertisements at start of vol ( Sir Walter) The
180 GBP
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[Upham (Edward)] - Rameses, an Egyptian Tale, 3 vol., first edition, half-titles, bookplate of
Lot 96
[Upham (Edward)] - Rameses, an Egyptian Tale, 3 vol., first edition, half-titles, bookplate of
480 GBP
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Dickens (Charles) - Oliver Twist, 3 vol., first edition , first issue , half-titles to vol.1 and
Lot 97
Dickens (Charles) - Oliver Twist, 3 vol., first edition , first issue , half-titles to vol.1 and
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Dickens (Charles) - Master Humphrey’s Clock, 3 vol., first edition, 3 engraved frontispieces, 2
Lot 98
Dickens (Charles) - Master Humphrey’s Clock, 3 vol., first edition, 3 engraved frontispieces, 2
950 GBP
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Dickens (Charles) - Little Dorrit, first edition in book form, etched additional title and 39
Lot 99
Dickens (Charles) - Little Dorrit, first edition in book form, etched additional title and 39
500 GBP
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Thackeray (William Makepeace) - The Adventures of Philip, 3 vol., vol.2 upper hinge starting,
Lot 100
Thackeray (William Makepeace) - The Adventures of Philip, 3 vol., vol.2 upper hinge starting,
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The Channings, 3 vol., light spotting to prelims ( Mrs Henry) The Channings, 3 vol., light
Lot 101
The Channings, 3 vol., light spotting to prelims ( Mrs Henry) The Channings, 3 vol., light
450 GBP
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Blackmore (R. D.) - Cradock Nowell. A Tale of the New Forest, 3 vol., first editions, 2 A.N.s.
Lot 102
Blackmore (R. D.) - Cradock Nowell. A Tale of the New Forest, 3 vol., first editions, 2 A.N.s.
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Dickens (Charles) - The Mystery of Edwin Drood, first edition in 6 original monthly parts , 14
Lot 103
Dickens (Charles) - The Mystery of Edwin Drood, first edition in 6 original monthly parts , 14
1,100 GBP
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Verne (Jules) - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, first English edition , half-title,
Lot 104
Verne (Jules) - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, first English edition , half-title,
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Hugo (Victor) - The History of a Crime, 4 vol., bookplate of Florence & Edward Kaye, 1877-78 §
Lot 105
Hugo (Victor) - The History of a Crime, 4 vol., bookplate of Florence & Edward Kaye, 1877-78 §
650 GBP
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Blackmore (R. D.) - Christowell. A Dartmoor Tale, 3 vol., first editions, 2 A.L.s. from the author
Lot 106
Blackmore (R. D.) - Christowell. A Dartmoor Tale, 3 vol., first editions, 2 A.L.s. from the author
450 GBP
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Oliphant (Laurence) - Masollam, 3 vol., spines a little browned, 1886 § Yonge (Charlotte M.)
Lot 107
Oliphant (Laurence) - Masollam, 3 vol., spines a little browned, 1886 § Yonge (Charlotte M.)
600 GBP
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Barrie (J.M.) - Better Dead, first edition, original stiff pictorial wrappers, skilfully
Lot 108
Barrie (J.M.) - Better Dead, first edition, original stiff pictorial wrappers, skilfully
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Robert Elsmere, 3 vol., first edition, Michael Sadleir copy (Augusta Mary, Mrs. Humphrey Ward )
Lot 109
Robert Elsmere, 3 vol., first edition, Michael Sadleir copy (Augusta Mary, Mrs. Humphrey Ward )
200 GBP
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Weyman (Stanley J.) - A Gentleman of France, 3 vol., presentation inscription 'From the author'
Lot 110
Weyman (Stanley J.) - A Gentleman of France, 3 vol., presentation inscription 'From the author'
850 GBP
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James (Henry) - The Spoils of Poynton, contemporary ink ownership inscription, first issue iris
Lot 111
James (Henry) - The Spoils of Poynton, contemporary ink ownership inscription, first issue iris
650 GBP
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Aemilianus) La vill a.... nella quale si contiene il modo di cultiuar la... Aemilianus) La vill
Lot 112
Aemilianus) La vill a.... nella quale si contiene il modo di cultiuar la... Aemilianus) La vill
200 GBP
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Royal Cookery, or the Compleat Court-Book Royal Cookery, or the Compleat Court-Book, containing the
Lot 113
Royal Cookery, or the Compleat Court-Book Royal Cookery, or the Compleat Court-Book, containing the
750 GBP
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Hall (T.) - The Queen's Royal Cookery: or, Expert and Ready Way for the Dressing of all Sorts of
Lot 114
Hall (T.) - The Queen's Royal Cookery: or, Expert and Ready Way for the Dressing of all Sorts of
350 GBP
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[Kettilby (Mary)] - A Collection of Above Three Hundred Receipts in Cookery, Physick, and Surgery, 2
Lot 115
[Kettilby (Mary)] - A Collection of Above Three Hundred Receipts in Cookery, Physick, and Surgery, 2
320 GBP
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[Marin (François)] - Suite des Dons de Comus, ou l'Art de la Cusine, 3 vol., engraved
Lot 116
[Marin (François)] - Suite des Dons de Comus, ou l'Art de la Cusine, 3 vol., engraved
520 GBP
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Bradshaw (Penelope) - Bradshaw's Valuable Family Jewel. Being a Store-house of such Curious
Lot 117
Bradshaw (Penelope) - Bradshaw's Valuable Family Jewel. Being a Store-house of such Curious
500 GBP
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Verral (William) - A Complete System of Cookery, first edition , later ink ownership to head
Lot 118
Verral (William) - A Complete System of Cookery, first edition , later ink ownership to head
260 GBP
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[Menon]. - Le Manuel des Officiers de Bouche, first edition , title with small woodcut ornament,
Lot 119
[Menon]. - Le Manuel des Officiers de Bouche, first edition , title with small woodcut ornament,
480 GBP
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