Auction No 422, Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT
240 Lots (displaying 61 - 80)
David Hume & Tobias Smollett "The History of England with a Continuation to the Present Time", James S. Virtue, [1860], 4to, 12 vols,
David Hume & Tobias Smollett "The History of England with a Continuation to the Present Time", James S. Virtue, [1860], 4to, 12 vols,
Lot 61
Lot: 61
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSDavid Hume & Tobias Smollett The History of England with a Continuation to the Present Time, James S. Virtue, [1860], 4to, 12 vols, publisher's gilt & blind-tooled cloth, a.e.g., wear to spine extremities, 11 (of 12) coloured maps,3 engraved titles, and 94 tissue-guarded steel-engraved plates. Browning to tissue-guards, occasionally with minor offset to plates, the plate of Queen Anne badly foxed, o/w very clean internally. (12)
"The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography", William Mackenzie, [1858-64], 4to, complete in 16 divisions, 94 (of 96) steel-engraved plates;
"The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography", William Mackenzie, [1858-64], 4to, complete in 16 divisions, 94 (of 96) steel-engraved plates;
Lot 62
Lot: 62
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £15 - £30
SOLD £15
MORE DETAILSThe Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography, William Mackenzie, [1858-64], 4to, complete in 16 divisions, 94 (of 96) steel-engraved plates; publisher's gilt cloth, worn at spine extremities, browning to tissue-guards and few pages with foxing, plates VG/VF. Ownership inscription to front endpaper of one volume. (16)
Nathaniel Hawthorne "Transformation: or, The Romance of Monte Beni, (The Marble Faun)", Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1860, 2 vols (bound as one),
Nathaniel Hawthorne "Transformation: or, The Romance of Monte Beni, (The Marble Faun)", Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1860, 2 vols (bound as one),
Lot 63
Lot: 63
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £54
MORE DETAILSNathaniel Hawthorne Transformation: or, The Romance of Monte Beni, (The Marble Faun), Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1860, 2 vols (bound as one), sm.8vo, full vellum, gilt, elaborate silver clasp, illustrated with 54 albumen photographs laid down; some foxing to page margins surrounding the photographs, the photos and text unaffected. Attractive item.
John Gadbury "[Genethlialogia] or, The Doctrine of Nativities".1658, quarto, fine modern rebind in half-leather, gilt, marbled boards;
John Gadbury "[Genethlialogia] or, The Doctrine of Nativities".1658, quarto, fine modern rebind in half-leather, gilt, marbled boards;
Lot 64
Lot: 64
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSJohn Gadbury [Genethlialogia] or, The Doctrine of Nativities.1658, quarto, fine modern rebind in half-leather, gilt, marbled boards; various faults internally; lacks title page, frontispiece and other prelims; commences at A2 with some marginal loss, and further marginal loss from G3 to I3 with some small loss of text; tear to M3 requires repair; all text absent after p.272; elsewhere complete including the Astrological Tables, though cropping to top edge occasionally eats into page numbers and the title “The Doctrine of Nativities” which appears at the head of each page of the main text. A few pages with contemporary marginal ink annotations. Largely good clean text, free of foxing. Bound in at each end are extensive manuscript notes covering the period 1760 to 1850s occupying 44pp in ink or pencil with comments on Astrology, cures for melancholia and hydrophobia, and other matters.
"The John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder, Volume 1", James Smith, London, 1824; contemp. half-leather, worn, gilt title,
"The John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder, Volume 1", James Smith, London, 1824; contemp. half-leather, worn, gilt title,
Lot 65
Lot: 65
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSThe John Bull Magazine, and Literary Recorder, Volume 1, James Smith, London, 1824; contemp. half-leather, worn, gilt title, front hinge weak (but still holding); spotting to title page, final leaf soiled, fine elsewhere; iv,218pp
"The Novels of R.S. Surtees", Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1929, ten volumes (of 12), limited edition, numbered 11 of 950; coloured plates by John Leech.
"The Novels of R.S. Surtees", Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1929, ten volumes (of 12), limited edition, numbered 11 of 950; coloured plates by John Leech.
Lot 66
Lot: 66
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSThe Novels of R.S. Surtees, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1929, ten volumes (of 12), limited edition, numbered 11 of 950; coloured plates by John Leech. Cloth bound with printed title labels, spines sunned; uncut two sides, top edge gilt. Very clean internally. [Lacks Analysis of the Hunting Field and Jorrock's Jaunts].
Douglas Adams "The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy", Arthur Barker,1979, First h/bk edition in the second state d/jkt, the jacket complete,
Douglas Adams "The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy", Arthur Barker,1979, First h/bk edition in the second state d/jkt, the jacket complete,
Lot 67
Lot: 67
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £450 - £550
SOLD £390
MORE DETAILSDouglas Adams The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Barker, 1979, First h/bk edition in the second state d/jkt, the jacket complete, the spine sunned, the book fine, no inscription
"Chatterbox" annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates.
"Chatterbox" annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates.
Lot 68
Lot: 68
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
SOLD £46
MORE DETAILSChatterbox annuals for 1902, 1903, 1904 and 1905, all in the scarcer gilt cloth bindings and complete with the chromo-litho plates. Contemporary ownership signatures to front pastedown of two volumes; some foxing to endpapers, very clean internally. One gathering in 1903 volume a little loose. VG (4)
Arnold Bennett selection with 19 first editions including "Anna of the Five Towns", 1902, and "The Gates of Wrath", 1903.
Arnold Bennett selection with 19 first editions including "Anna of the Five Towns", 1902, and "The Gates of Wrath", 1903.
Lot 69
Lot: 69
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £54
MORE DETAILSArnold Bennett selection with 19 first editions including Anna of the Five Towns, 1902, and The Gates of Wrath, 1903. Mixed condition, a first edition of A Great Man ex-library with some heavy foxing. Also Rudyard Kipling The Five Nations, 1903. (30)
Arnold Bennett selection with 17 first editions including "Whom God Hath Joined", 1906, "The Card", 1911, "The Glimpse", 1909, "Hugo",1906,
Arnold Bennett selection with 17 first editions including "Whom God Hath Joined", 1906, "The Card", 1911, "The Glimpse", 1909, "Hugo",1906,
Lot 70
Lot: 70
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £64
MORE DETAILSArnold Bennett selection with 17 first editions including Whom God Hath Joined, 1906, The Card, 1911, The Glimpse, 1909, Hugo, 1906, and Mediterranean Scenes, 1928 (in d/jkt, limited. edn.). Varied condition. Also biographical works by Marguerite Bennett and Reginald Pound both in d/jkts.; together with an historical work on Staffordshire. (29)
C.S. Evans "The Sleeping Beauty illustrated by Arthur Rackham", Heinemann, 1920, 1st Edn., binding a little slack, tipped-in colour plate
C.S. Evans "The Sleeping Beauty illustrated by Arthur Rackham", Heinemann, 1920, 1st Edn., binding a little slack, tipped-in colour plate
Lot 71
Lot: 71
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSC.S. Evans The Sleeping Beauty illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Heinemann, 1920, 1st Edn., binding a little slack, tipped-in colour plate with crnr. crease; Genesis, The First Book of Moses, Wood Engravings by Hermann Fechenbach, Mowbrays, 1969, 1st Edn., signed & inscribed by the artist, in VG d/jkt; plus bound volumes of Girl's Own Annual for 1890 and 1907. (4)
Mary Tourtel "Rupert and the Magic Toy Man", [Sampson Low, 1927], second printing with plain endpapers; printed boards with pictorial onlay,
Mary Tourtel "Rupert and the Magic Toy Man", [Sampson Low, 1927], second printing with plain endpapers; printed boards with pictorial onlay,
Lot 72
Lot: 72
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £46
MORE DETAILSMary Tourtel Rupert and the Magic Toy Man, [Sampson Low, 1927], second printing with plain endpapers; printed boards with pictorial onlay, original cloth backstrip with printed title; ownership & gift inscriptions in pencil; the pictorial onlay creased, marked and chipped at one corner; rear board stained and marked; corners of boards worn; generally clean internally but pages B1 & B2 with crayon scribble.
[Alfred Bestall] "The Adventures of Rupert", Daily Express [1939], pictorial boards showing slight wear at periphery o/w fine,
[Alfred Bestall] "The Adventures of Rupert", Daily Express [1939], pictorial boards showing slight wear at periphery o/w fine,
Lot 73
Lot: 73
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £105
MORE DETAILS[Alfred Bestall] The Adventures of Rupert, Daily Express [1939], pictorial boards showing slight wear at periphery o/w fine, cloth backstrip complete, without fading; ownership panel neatly completed in ink; very clean internally, hinging a little weak; slight foxing to rear pastedown and the facing page; overall a near fine copy.
Thomas Jones "The Aquarian Naturalist. A Manual for the Sea- Side", John van Voorst, 1858; bound in full leather, gilt,
Thomas Jones "The Aquarian Naturalist. A Manual for the Sea- Side", John van Voorst, 1858; bound in full leather, gilt,
Lot 74
Lot: 74
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £76
MORE DETAILSThomas Jones The Aquarian Naturalist. A Manual for the Sea-Side, John van Voorst, 1858; bound in full leather, gilt, eight hand-tinted lithograph plates; Goldsmith A History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Blackie, 1862, 2 vols, half-leather, gilt, engraved plates, hand-coloured titles, some light foxing; and Lewis Wright The Book of Poultry, Cassell, 1893, half-leather, gilt, b/w plates. Good to fine. (4)
Anne Pratt "The Flowering Plants of Great Britain", London, c.1855, Vols 1 to 3, internally fine & complete with the many hand-coloured plates;
Anne Pratt "The Flowering Plants of Great Britain", London, c.1855, Vols 1 to 3, internally fine & complete with the many hand-coloured plates;
Lot 75
Lot: 75
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSAnne Pratt The Flowering Plants of Great Britain, London, c.1855, Vols 1 to 3, internally fine & complete with the many hand-coloured plates; bindings very poor, lacking backstrips, boards detached. (3)
Thomas Rymer Jones "Cassell’s Book of Birds", c.1900, four vols in two, pictorial gilt cloth, worn, a.e.g., complete with the colour plates,
Thomas Rymer Jones "Cassell’s Book of Birds", c.1900, four vols in two, pictorial gilt cloth, worn, a.e.g., complete with the colour plates,
Lot 76
Lot: 76
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £42
MORE DETAILSThomas Rymer Jones Cassell's Book of Birds, c.1900, four vols in two, pictorial gilt cloth, worn, a.e.g., complete with the colour plates, bindings a little slack. Variable foxing. (2)
A Salford Dispensing Chemist's Dangerous Drugs Registers (3) covering the periods 1927-1932 and 1951-1980, plus a related trade catalogue
A Salford Dispensing Chemist's Dangerous Drugs Registers (3) covering the periods 1927-1932 and 1951-1980, plus a related trade catalogue
Lot 77
Lot: 77
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSA Salford Dispensing Chemist's Dangerous Drugs Registers (3) covering the periods 1927-1932 and 1951-1980, plus a related trade catalogue dated May 1939, and a notebook. 100s of entries. Mixed condition.
"Potter and Clarke General Price List of Drugs, Chemicals, Galenicals and Pharmaceutical Preparations", July 1939; printed boards, 225pp.
"Potter and Clarke General Price List of Drugs, Chemicals, Galenicals and Pharmaceutical Preparations", July 1939; printed boards, 225pp.
Lot 78
Lot: 78
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSPotter and Clarke General Price List of Drugs, Chemicals, Galenicals and Pharmaceutical Preparations, July 1939; printed boards, 225pp. Filing hole drilled through at top left o/w VG.
C.W. Vincent (Ed.) "Chemistry. Theoretical, Practical, and Analytical, as applied to the Arts and Manufactures". William Mackenzie, [1877-79],
C.W. Vincent (Ed.) "Chemistry. Theoretical, Practical, and Analytical, as applied to the Arts and Manufactures". William Mackenzie, [1877-79],
Lot 79
Lot: 79
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £80
SOLD £58
MORE DETAILSC.W. Vincent (Ed.) Chemistry. Theoretical, Practical, and Analytical, as applied to the Arts and Manufactures. William Mackenzie, [1877-79], quarto, bound into eight volumes; decorated gilt cloth, complete with 53 engraved plates and further illustrations in text. Slight wear at periphery, fine internally. (8)
"Retrospect of Philosophical, Mechanical, Chemical and Agricultural Discoveries", J. Wyatt, London, 1806-1812, eight volume set,
"Retrospect of Philosophical, Mechanical, Chemical and Agricultural Discoveries", J. Wyatt, London, 1806-1812, eight volume set,
Lot 80
Lot: 80
- Auction Date: Wed 6th Dec 2023 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £250 - £300
SOLD £120
MORE DETAILSRetrospect of Philosophical, Mechanical, Chemical and Agricultural Discoveries, J. Wyatt, London, 1806-1812, eight volume set, half-leather, gilt, worn, marbled boards; occasional foxing, largely confined to title pages and endpapers. A good set. (8)