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Antiquarian Book Sale
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Okehampton Street
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EX4 1DU
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Antiquarian Book Sale

Books, Maps and Prints

Auction dates
26 Aug 2015 10:30 BST
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22 Aug 2015 09:00 - 12:00 BST
24 Aug 2015 09:00 - 17:15 BST
25 Aug 2015 09:00 - 17:15 BST
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UPTON, Florence - Golliwog in the African Jungle:, illust, org.
Lot 60
UPTON, Florence - Golliwog in the African Jungle:, illust, org.
150 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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WODEHOUSE, P. G : Mike a Public School Story - 12 plates, org.
Lot 61
WODEHOUSE, P. G : Mike a Public School Story - 12 plates, org.
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Chinese Thousand Character Classic: - a 'concertina-action' volume,
Lot 62
A Chinese Thousand Character Classic: - a 'concertina-action' volume,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of Folio Society books:.
Lot 63
A collection of Folio Society books:.
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A quantity of assorted volumes including: historical, periodical, medical etc.
Lot 64
A quantity of assorted volumes including: historical, periodical, medical etc.
35 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A quantity of volumes including Illustrated works, reference etc.
Lot 65
A quantity of volumes including Illustrated works, reference etc.
150 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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ALMANACK : Rider's British Merlin - cont. red morocco, small 8vo, 1787.
Lot 66
ALMANACK : Rider's British Merlin - cont. red morocco, small 8vo, 1787.
75 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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ALMANACKS : a collection seven almanacks for the year 1671, bound in one, small 8vo, 19th cent.
Lot 67
ALMANACKS : a collection seven almanacks for the year 1671, bound in one, small 8vo, 19th cent.
900 GBP
120 - 200 GBP
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AUCTION CATALOGUE - The Evelyn Library, 4 volumes, Christies, 22 June 1977 - 13 July 1978:,
Lot 68
AUCTION CATALOGUE - The Evelyn Library, 4 volumes, Christies, 22 June 1977 - 13 July 1978:,
5 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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AUSTEN, Jane - Emma,: frontis., vig title-p., hf. mor.,8vo., 1841.
Lot 69
AUSTEN, Jane - Emma,: frontis., vig title-p., hf. mor.,8vo., 1841.
160 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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AUSTEN, Jane: [Novels], 7 of 10 vols, org. cloth, 8vo, Harrap, 1925.
Lot 70
AUSTEN, Jane: [Novels], 7 of 10 vols, org. cloth, 8vo, Harrap, 1925.
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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BENTLEY,
Lot 70A
BENTLEY,
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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BIBLE : Erasmus, Desiderius - [Newe Testament] : cont.
Lot 71
BIBLE : Erasmus, Desiderius - [Newe Testament] : cont.
2,900 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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BIBLE : The Bible.
Lot 72
BIBLE : The Bible.
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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BIBLE : The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New - calf rubbed binding broken on the
Lot 73
BIBLE : The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the New - calf rubbed binding broken on the
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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BIBLE : The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, 1679.
Lot 73A
BIBLE : The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and the New, 1679.
200 GBP
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BIBLE : The New Testament - calf rubbed, 12mo, Cambridge, 1794.
Lot 74
BIBLE : The New Testament - calf rubbed, 12mo, Cambridge, 1794.
110 GBP
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BIBLE : The Bible : That is the Holy Scriptures Conteined in the Old and New Testament - two
Lot 74A
BIBLE : The Bible : That is the Holy Scriptures Conteined in the Old and New Testament - two
270 GBP
250 - 375 GBP
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BIBLES - The Practical and Devotional Family Bible, morocco, 1858; together with another volume.
Lot 75
BIBLES - The Practical and Devotional Family Bible, morocco, 1858; together with another volume.
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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BIBLE : The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments - cont. calf worn, 4to, Cambridge, n.
Lot 75A
BIBLE : The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments - cont. calf worn, 4to, Cambridge, n.
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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BIBLE : [Greek title] Novum Testamentum : John Gregory, calf worn, folio, Oxford, 1703.
Lot 75B
BIBLE : [Greek title] Novum Testamentum : John Gregory, calf worn, folio, Oxford, 1703.
160 GBP
100 - 180 GBP
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Bibliographical Society - The Library,: 64 parts (not a run), mainly 6th and 7th series, org.
Lot 76
Bibliographical Society - The Library,: 64 parts (not a run), mainly 6th and 7th series, org.
5 GBP
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BINDINGS - BACON - Essays,: cf. gt., 8vo., 1886; together with 15 other volumes.
Lot 77
BINDINGS - BACON - Essays,: cf. gt., 8vo., 1886; together with 15 other volumes.
65 GBP
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BINDINGS - Shakespeare, William - Complete Works,: tree calf, gilt edges, sm. 4to., O.U.
Lot 78
BINDINGS - Shakespeare, William - Complete Works,: tree calf, gilt edges, sm. 4to., O.U.
95 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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BINDINGS : The Intellectual Observer - 12 vols, half tan calf extra gilt on the spines, illust inc.
Lot 79
BINDINGS : The Intellectual Observer - 12 vols, half tan calf extra gilt on the spines, illust inc.
200 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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BINDINGS : various 18/19th century leather bound volumes in variable condition,
Lot 80
BINDINGS : various 18/19th century leather bound volumes in variable condition,
120 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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BINGLEY, William - Useful Knowledge,: 3 vols., contemp. cf., worn, 8vo.
Lot 81
BINGLEY, William - Useful Knowledge,: 3 vols., contemp. cf., worn, 8vo.
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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BLOOMFIELD, Robert - The Farmer's Boy : cont. calf, small 8vo, 1803.
Lot 82
BLOOMFIELD, Robert - The Farmer's Boy : cont. calf, small 8vo, 1803.
120 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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BRONTE : Novels [ Thornton Edition ] 12 vols,org.
Lot 83
BRONTE : Novels [ Thornton Edition ] 12 vols,org.
60 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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BUNYAN, John -Pilgrim's Progress,: Illustrated by Seloue and Priolo, hf. cf., 4to., n.d.
Lot 84
BUNYAN, John -Pilgrim's Progress,: Illustrated by Seloue and Priolo, hf. cf., 4to., n.d.
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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COMMON PRAYER - The Book of Common Prayer, , velvet with embroidered mounts, brass mounts and clasp,
Lot 84A
COMMON PRAYER - The Book of Common Prayer, , velvet with embroidered mounts, brass mounts and clasp,
40 GBP
25 - 35 GBP
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CUNDALL, Joseph (pblr.
Lot 85
CUNDALL, Joseph (pblr.
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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CHARLES I - Apophthegmata Aurea, Regia, Carolina,: later full calf, 8vo., 1649.
Lot 85A
CHARLES I - Apophthegmata Aurea, Regia, Carolina,: later full calf, 8vo., 1649.
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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COWPER, William - The Task, Minor Poems, Table Talk,: Illustrated, 3 vols, fine mor.gt., 12mo.
Lot 86
COWPER, William - The Task, Minor Poems, Table Talk,: Illustrated, 3 vols, fine mor.gt., 12mo.
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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CURTIUS, Q. R - Q. Curtii Rufi Historiarum libri : engraved title-page [trimmed], folding map, cont.
Lot 86A
CURTIUS, Q. R - Q. Curtii Rufi Historiarum libri : engraved title-page [trimmed], folding map, cont.
95 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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CUNNINGHAM, John William - The Proverbialist,: org. publs. bds., 8vo.
Lot 86B
CUNNINGHAM, John William - The Proverbialist,: org. publs. bds., 8vo.
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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DE FOE, Daniel - Works,: ed. William Hazlitt, portrait, 3 vols., hf. cf., 4to., cover of Vol.
Lot 87
DE FOE, Daniel - Works,: ed. William Hazlitt, portrait, 3 vols., hf. cf., 4to., cover of Vol.
5 GBP
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DEIGHTON, Len - The Ipcress File,: cl. in complete d.-w., 8vo.
Lot 88
DEIGHTON, Len - The Ipcress File,: cl. in complete d.-w., 8vo.
320 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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DICKENS, Charles - Dombey and Son : frontis, vig. title, 38 plates, cont.
Lot 89
DICKENS, Charles - Dombey and Son : frontis, vig. title, 38 plates, cont.
230 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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DICKENS, Charles - The Personal History of David Copperfield : frontis, vig.
Lot 90
DICKENS, Charles - The Personal History of David Copperfield : frontis, vig.
160 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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DICKENS, Charles : a collection of eleven volumes of Dicken's novels,
Lot 91
DICKENS, Charles : a collection of eleven volumes of Dicken's novels,
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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ELIOT, George - Middlemarch : EIGHT PARTS IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, lacking rear wrapper in Book two,
Lot 92
ELIOT, George - Middlemarch : EIGHT PARTS IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, lacking rear wrapper in Book two,
15,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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ERASMUS, Desiderius - Moriae Encomium : calf boards detached, 8vo, title page and engravings inc.
Lot 93
ERASMUS, Desiderius - Moriae Encomium : calf boards detached, 8vo, title page and engravings inc.
0 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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FLEURY, Claude - The Manners of the Antient Israelites,:portrait, org. publs.bds., 8vo., 4th edn.
Lot 94
FLEURY, Claude - The Manners of the Antient Israelites,:portrait, org. publs.bds., 8vo., 4th edn.
0 GBP
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HELVICUS, Christopher : The Historical and Chronological Theatre - old calf worn, folio, 1687.
Lot 95
HELVICUS, Christopher : The Historical and Chronological Theatre - old calf worn, folio, 1687.
140 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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HOLY BIBLE : reverse calf worn, large 4to, Oxford, 1808.
Lot 96
HOLY BIBLE : reverse calf worn, large 4to, Oxford, 1808.
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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JOHNSON, Samuel - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, frontis, cont.
Lot 97
JOHNSON, Samuel - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, frontis, cont.
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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JOHNSON, Samuel - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets,: 4 vols., cf. (one later), 8vo.
Lot 98
JOHNSON, Samuel - The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets,: 4 vols., cf. (one later), 8vo.
75 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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JOHNSON,Samuel The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope,: contemp. cf. bds. (detached), 8vo.
Lot 99
JOHNSON,Samuel The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope,: contemp. cf. bds. (detached), 8vo.
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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KORAN : illuminated manuscript in filigree gold box - leather backed floral covers, 89 x 57 mm, A.
Lot 100
KORAN : illuminated manuscript in filigree gold box - leather backed floral covers, 89 x 57 mm, A.
18,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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KORAN : Illuminated manuscript, 410 pages, 221 x 141 mm, cont.
Lot 101
KORAN : Illuminated manuscript, 410 pages, 221 x 141 mm, cont.
230,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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LANSDOWNE, Marquiss of - Speeches 1888-1894,: 2 vols., tooled morocco gilt, 8vo.
Lot 102
LANSDOWNE, Marquiss of - Speeches 1888-1894,: 2 vols., tooled morocco gilt, 8vo.
45 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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LESLIE, Robert C. - Old Sea Wings, Ways, and Words, in the Days of Oakmand Hemp,: Illustrated, cl.
Lot 103
LESLIE, Robert C. - Old Sea Wings, Ways, and Words, in the Days of Oakmand Hemp,: Illustrated, cl.
85 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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MILLER, Philip - The Gardeners Kalendar : frontis, cont calf, 8vo, 1737.
Lot 104
MILLER, Philip - The Gardeners Kalendar : frontis, cont calf, 8vo, 1737.
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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MINATURE BOOK: Les Pseaumes de David, mis en rime Francoise par Clement Marot et T.
Lot 105
MINATURE BOOK: Les Pseaumes de David, mis en rime Francoise par Clement Marot et T.
640 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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MITFORD, Mary Russell - Recollections of a Literary Life,: 3 vols., cl., 8vo.
Lot 106
MITFORD, Mary Russell - Recollections of a Literary Life,: 3 vols., cl., 8vo.
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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MURRAY, L - The Young Man's Best Companion : plates, calf, 8vo, 1821.
Lot 106A
MURRAY, L - The Young Man's Best Companion : plates, calf, 8vo, 1821.
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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NONESUCH PRESS : X Sermons Preached by That Late Learned and Divine John Donne - buckram backed
Lot 107
NONESUCH PRESS : X Sermons Preached by That Late Learned and Divine John Donne - buckram backed
55 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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REED, Henry - Lessons of The War,: qtr. cloth, sm. fo., no.
Lot 108
REED, Henry - Lessons of The War,: qtr. cloth, sm. fo., no.
5 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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RICKETTS, Charles - Unrecorded Histories : org.
Lot 109
RICKETTS, Charles - Unrecorded Histories : org.
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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