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Antiquarian Book Sale
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St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom

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Antiquarian Book Sale

Books, Maps and Prints

Auction dates
23 Mar 2016 10:00 GMT
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19 Mar 2016 09:00 - 12:00 GMT
21 Mar 2016 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
22 Mar 2016 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
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DICKENS, Charles : The Old Curiosity Shop - 22 colour plates by Frank Reynolds,
Lot 59
DICKENS, Charles : The Old Curiosity Shop - 22 colour plates by Frank Reynolds,
95 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge 'Lewis Carroll' - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,: Ill.
Lot 59A
DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge 'Lewis Carroll' - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,: Ill.
100 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge 'Lewis Carroll' - Rhyme? Reason?,: Illustrated by Arthur B.
Lot 60
DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge 'Lewis Carroll' - Rhyme? Reason?,: Illustrated by Arthur B.
28 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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DORE, Gustave (illustrator) - Les Contes de Perrault,: hf.
Lot 61
DORE, Gustave (illustrator) - Les Contes de Perrault,: hf.
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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DORE, Gustave [illust] - Thomas Hood : 8 full-page plates, org. decorative cloth, folio, 1870.
Lot 61A
DORE, Gustave [illust] - Thomas Hood : 8 full-page plates, org. decorative cloth, folio, 1870.
42 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von - Faust,: frontis.
Lot 62
GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von - Faust,: frontis.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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GOREY, Edward : a suitcase of books by him, and other children's books inc. Raymond Briggs.
Lot 63
GOREY, Edward : a suitcase of books by him, and other children's books inc. Raymond Briggs.
170 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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GRAHAME, Kenneth - The Wind in the Willows,: 12 tipped-in plates after Arthur Rackham, calf, s.-c.
Lot 63A
GRAHAME, Kenneth - The Wind in the Willows,: 12 tipped-in plates after Arthur Rackham, calf, s.-c.
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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HALE, Katherine : Orlando the marmalade cat, and a group of children's books etc.
Lot 64
HALE, Katherine : Orlando the marmalade cat, and a group of children's books etc.
50 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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HUMOUR IN WARTIME - 5 volumes bound in 1 with original paper covers: WOOD,
Lot 64A
HUMOUR IN WARTIME - 5 volumes bound in 1 with original paper covers: WOOD,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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JOHNS, Captain W.E - The Biggles Air Detective Omnibus : cloth in d/w, 8vo, 1956.
Lot 66
JOHNS, Captain W.E - The Biggles Air Detective Omnibus : cloth in d/w, 8vo, 1956.
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 67
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 68
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
95 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 69
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 70
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 71
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
55 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 72
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
95 GBP
60 - 40 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 73
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
55 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 74
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
32 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
Lot 75
LADYBIRD BOOKS : a large box.
95 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : Ladybird Archive Collection - 11 mugs depicting Ladybird books by Spode in
Lot 76
LADYBIRD BOOKS : Ladybird Archive Collection - 11 mugs depicting Ladybird books by Spode in
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LADYBIRD BOOKS : with Beatrix Potter, Alison Uttley, etc - a large box.
Lot 77
LADYBIRD BOOKS : with Beatrix Potter, Alison Uttley, etc - a large box.
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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LANG, Andrew - The Orange Fairy Book,: Illustrated by H.J.Ford, cloth gilt, 8vo.
Lot 78
LANG, Andrew - The Orange Fairy Book,: Illustrated by H.J.Ford, cloth gilt, 8vo.
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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LEIGHTON, Clare - The Farmer's Year : full-page woodcuts, org. cloth faded, oblong 4to, 1934.
Lot 79
LEIGHTON, Clare - The Farmer's Year : full-page woodcuts, org. cloth faded, oblong 4to, 1934.
180 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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MACLEOD, Mary - The Book of King Arthur and his Noble Knights, : Ill. by A.G. Walker, pict. cl.
Lot 80
MACLEOD, Mary - The Book of King Arthur and his Noble Knights, : Ill. by A.G. Walker, pict. cl.
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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MARE, Walter de la & GIBBS, C. Armstrong - Crossings A Fairy play,: Illustrated, qtr. cl., 8vo., h.
Lot 81
MARE, Walter de la & GIBBS, C. Armstrong - Crossings A Fairy play,: Illustrated, qtr. cl., 8vo., h.
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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MILNE, Alan Alexander - Now We Are Six,: Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, cloth, d/w, 8vo.,1st edn.
Lot 82
MILNE, Alan Alexander - Now We Are Six,: Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, cloth, d/w, 8vo.,1st edn.
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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MILNE, Alan Alexander - The House at Pooh Corner,: Ill. E.H.Shepard, cl., 8vo.
Lot 83
MILNE, Alan Alexander - The House at Pooh Corner,: Ill. E.H.Shepard, cl., 8vo.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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MILNE, Alan Alexander - Winnie-The-Pooh,: Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, cloth, d/w, 8vo., 1st edn.
Lot 84
MILNE, Alan Alexander - Winnie-The-Pooh,: Illustrated by E.H. Shepard, cloth, d/w, 8vo., 1st edn.
380 GBP
175 - 250 GBP
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MORPURGO, Michael - War Horse,: glazed pict. bds., 8vo., 1st edn. 1982.
Lot 85
MORPURGO, Michael - War Horse,: glazed pict. bds., 8vo., 1st edn. 1982.
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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OBSERVER BOOKS : a collection of 80 titles nearly all in d/w.
Lot 86
OBSERVER BOOKS : a collection of 80 titles nearly all in d/w.
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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OBSERVER BOOKS : a large collection, over 200 titles + several published by Bloomsbury,
Lot 87
OBSERVER BOOKS : a large collection, over 200 titles + several published by Bloomsbury,
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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PARLEY, Peter - The Hatchups : col. plates, org. cloth 8vo, 1858. With ... Language of Flowers.
Lot 88
PARLEY, Peter - The Hatchups : col. plates, org. cloth 8vo, 1858. With ... Language of Flowers.
0 GBP
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POGANY, Willy - The Tale of Lohengrin : 8 mounted colour plates, and other illustrations,
Lot 89
POGANY, Willy - The Tale of Lohengrin : 8 mounted colour plates, and other illustrations,
580 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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POTTER, Beatrix: - A group of 16 works, various editions.
Lot 90
POTTER, Beatrix: - A group of 16 works, various editions.
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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QUILLER-COUCH, M & L : A Book of Children's Verse - 20 mounted colour plates by M.
Lot 91
QUILLER-COUCH, M & L : A Book of Children's Verse - 20 mounted colour plates by M.
160 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur - A Christmas Carol : 12 colour plates, org.cloth, small 4to, 1915.
Lot 92
RACKHAM, Arthur - A Christmas Carol : 12 colour plates, org.cloth, small 4to, 1915.
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens : 50 col, plates, org.
Lot 93
RACKHAM, Arthur - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens : 50 col, plates, org.
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur - Rip Van Winkle : mounted colour plates, org. pictorial cloth, 4to, 1909.
Lot 94
RACKHAM, Arthur - Rip Van Winkle : mounted colour plates, org. pictorial cloth, 4to, 1909.
160 GBP
100 - 180 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur - Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods : 30 mounted colour plates, org.
Lot 95
RACKHAM, Arthur - Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods : 30 mounted colour plates, org.
95 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods : colour plates, cloth in d/w, 4to,
Lot 96
RACKHAM, Arthur - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods : colour plates, cloth in d/w, 4to,
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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RANSOME, Arthur - Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp,: 12 tipped-in plates after T. Mackenzie, buckr.
Lot 97
RANSOME, Arthur - Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp,: 12 tipped-in plates after T. Mackenzie, buckr.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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RACKHAM, Arthur (Ill.) - Peter Pan in Kensignton Gardens,: Ill. 50 plts., cl. 4to., 1908.
Lot 97A
RACKHAM, Arthur (Ill.) - Peter Pan in Kensignton Gardens,: Ill. 50 plts., cl. 4to., 1908.
85 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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REYNOLDS, Frank : [1867-1953] Surprise - original signed pen & ink cartoon from Punch, 280 x 220 mm,
Lot 98
REYNOLDS, Frank : [1867-1953] Surprise - original signed pen & ink cartoon from Punch, 280 x 220 mm,
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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SHAKESPEARE, William : ... Merchant of Venice - 36 mounted colour plates by Sir James Linton, org.
Lot 99
SHAKESPEARE, William : ... Merchant of Venice - 36 mounted colour plates by Sir James Linton, org.
0 GBP
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SHAKESPEARE, William : As You Like It - 40 tipped-in colour plates by Hugh Thomson, org.
Lot 100
SHAKESPEARE, William : As You Like It - 40 tipped-in colour plates by Hugh Thomson, org.
110 GBP
120 - 200 GBP
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STUDDY, G.E. - Puppy Tales,: qtr. cl; Bonzo's Annual, Ill., qtr. cl., n.d.
Lot 101
STUDDY, G.E. - Puppy Tales,: qtr. cl; Bonzo's Annual, Ill., qtr. cl., n.d.
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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TAYLOR, Rev. Isaac - The Ship,: 16 steel engravings, qtr. mor. 8vo.
Lot 102
TAYLOR, Rev. Isaac - The Ship,: 16 steel engravings, qtr. mor. 8vo.
20 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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WAGNER, Richard - The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie,: frontis.
Lot 103
WAGNER, Richard - The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie,: frontis.
95 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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WILDE, Oscar - A House of Pomegranates,: Ill. by C.Ricketts & C.H. Shannon, cl., 1st edn. 1891.
Lot 104
WILDE, Oscar - A House of Pomegranates,: Ill. by C.Ricketts & C.H. Shannon, cl., 1st edn. 1891.
390 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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WILDE, Oscar - The Happy Prince:, Illustrated by Walter Crane & Jacomb Hood, vellum,
Lot 105
WILDE, Oscar - The Happy Prince:, Illustrated by Walter Crane & Jacomb Hood, vellum,
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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WILLIAM : eight first editions in d/ws - Moon Rocket, Space Animal, Treasure Trove (2), The Witch,
Lot 106
WILLIAM : eight first editions in d/ws - Moon Rocket, Space Animal, Treasure Trove (2), The Witch,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Japanese story book:.
Lot 107
A 19th century Japanese story book:.
110 GBP
25 - 30 GBP
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A full set of 25 'Banned Books' published by The Independent:, cl., d/ws.
Lot 109
A full set of 25 'Banned Books' published by The Independent:, cl., d/ws.
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A group of assorted 20th century works including children's, travel etc.
Lot 110
A group of assorted 20th century works including children's, travel etc.
0 GBP
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A leather-mounted vade-mecum with glazed lid:.
Lot 111
A leather-mounted vade-mecum with glazed lid:.
170 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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ALBUM : of newspaper extracts, calf worn, 4to, early 19th cent.
Lot 112
ALBUM : of newspaper extracts, calf worn, 4to, early 19th cent.
0 GBP
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ALISON, Archibald - Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste: 2 vols, con.
Lot 113
ALISON, Archibald - Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste: 2 vols, con.
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Anglia Sacra, sive collectio historiarum,: coat of arms frontis., vig. title-p., vell., fo., 1691.
Lot 114
Anglia Sacra, sive collectio historiarum,: coat of arms frontis., vig. title-p., vell., fo., 1691.
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ARNOLD, Gottfried - Kirchen und Ketzer-Historie,
Lot 115
ARNOLD, Gottfried - Kirchen und Ketzer-Historie,
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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