BINDING - Soren SORENSEN (dates unknown). Diderich Buxtehudes Vokale Kirkemusik, Copenhagen, 1958, large 8vo, FINELY BOUND in an abstract modernist design of red, green, black and tan morocco onlays on the upper cover [unsigned], slipcase.
BINDING - Soren SORENSEN (dates unknown). Diderich Buxtehudes vokale…
BINDING - Soren SORENSEN (dates unknown).  Diderich Buxtehudes vokale kirkemusik. Studier til den evangeliske kirkekantates udviklingshistorie. Copenhagen: Ejnar Munksgaard, 1958. Large 8vo (246 x…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BINDING - William BEATTIE (1793-1875).  Scotland Illustrated, London, 1842, 2 volumes, 4to, additional engraved titles with vignettes, 118 engraved plates, attractively bound in contemporary elaborate red morocco gilt. (2)
BINDING - William BEATTIE (1793-1875). Scotland Illustrated, London, 1842…
BINDING - William BEATTIE (1793-1875).  Scotland Illustrated in a Series of Views Taken Expressly for this Work. London: George Virtue, 1842. 2 volumes, 4to (263 x 208mm). Additional engraved title…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty ... Including an Account of the Mutiny, London, 1792, 4to, 7 plates and charts (lacks portrait of Bligh), contemporary paper-backed boards. FIRST EDITION.
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's…
BLIGH, William (1754-1817).  A Voyage to the South Sea, Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for the Purpose of Conveying the Bread-Fruit Tree to the West Indies, in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty,…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BLISS, Arthur (1891-1975, composer). Conversations, London, 1922, 4to, original wrappers. Provenance: Edward Wadsworth. FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 2 OF 5 COPIES SIGNED BY THE COMPOSER "RESERVED FROM SALE", and further signed by the publisher. VERY RARE.
BLISS, Arthur (1891-1975, composer). Conversations, London, 1922, 4to,…
BLISS, Arthur (1891-1975, composer).  Conversations for Flute (and Bass Flute), Oboe (and Cor Anglais), Violin, Viola, and Violoncello. London: Goodwin & Tabb, Ltd., 1922. 4to (260 x 175mm). Printed…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857). Sketches of the Country, Character, and Costume, in Portugal and Spain, London, [1809], 4to, text in English and French, 55 hand-coloured aquatint plates, FINE contemporary plum morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION.
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857). Sketches of the Country, Character, and…
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857).  Sketches of the Country, Character, and Costume, in Portugal and Spain, made during the Campaign, and on the Route of the British Army, in 1808 and 1809. London:…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BURNS, Robert (1759-96). The Poetical Works, Glasgow, 1821, 8vo, engraved portrait frontispiece and 3 plates,  attractively bound in 19th-century red morocco gilt. Please see provenance note below.
BURNS, Robert (1759-96). The Poetical Works, Glasgow, 1821, 8vo, engraved…
BURNS, Robert (1759-96).  The Poetical Works ... including All the Poetry Contained in Dr. Currie's Edition, and Many other Pieces not Printed in the Copy-right Edition. To which is Prefixed a Highly…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
[?EGAN, Pierce (1772-1849), and others]. Real Life in London, London, 1821-22, 2 vols., 8vo, hand-coloured aquatint frontispieces, titles and 28 plates, FINELY BOUND in 19th-century red morocco. And another related book. Sold not subject to return. (3)
[?EGAN, Pierce (1772-1849), and others]. Real Life in London, London, 1821…
[?EGAN, Pierce (1772-1849), and others].  Real Life in London; or, the Rambles and Adventures of Bib Tallyho, Esq. and his Cousin the Hon. Tom. Dashall, through the Metropolis; Exhibiting a Living…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
FARJEON, Eleanor (1881-1965). Mrs Malone. London: Oxford University Press, 1962, 12mo, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR. With 2 other illustrated books. (3)
FARJEON, Eleanor (1881-1965). Mrs Malone. London: Oxford University Press,…
FARJEON, Eleanor (1881-1965) & Edward ARDIZZONE (1900-79, illustrator).  Mrs Malone. London: Oxford University Press, 1962. 12mo (140 x 110mm). Half title, illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Original…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio, additional lithographed title, 30 lithographed views on 29 plates (one plate heavily spotted, some other spotting and staining), contemporary roan-backed boards (worn). FIRST EDITION.
HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio,…
HAY, Robert (1799-1863).  Illustrations of Cairo ... Drawn on Stone by J. C. Bourne, under the Superintendence of Owen B. Carter, Architect. London: Printed by Tilt and Bogue, 1840. Folio (545 x…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
[HAZLITT, William (1778-1830)]. Liber Amoris; Or, the New Pygmalion, London, 1823, 12mo, engraved title with portrait (some very light staining), contemporary red half morocco. FIRST EDITION. Provenance: ANTHONY EDEN (1897-1977, 1st Earl of Avon).
[HAZLITT, William (1778-1830)]. Liber Amoris; Or, the New Pygmalion,…
[HAZLITT, William (1778-1830)].  Liber Amoris; Or, the New Pygmalion. London: "Printed for John Hunt ... by C. H. Reynell," 1823. 12mo (172 x 195mm). Engraved title with a small oval portrait of…
Hammer price: £45
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865). Pomona Londinensis, London, [1813]-18. Volume one only [all published], 4to, 49 exceptionally fine hand-coloured aquatint plates of fruit, contemporary half morocco (rubbed). FIRST EDITION.
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865). Pomona Londinensis, London, [1813]-18…
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865).  Pomona Londinensis: Containing Colored [sic] Engravings of the Most Esteemed Fruits in the British Gardens with a Description of Each Variety. By William Hooker,…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
[HUMPHREYS, Henry Noel (1810-79), chromolithographer)]. The Parables of our Lord, London, 1847, 8vo, chromolithographed throughout, FINELY BOUND in original elaborately embossed morocco on bevelled boards. FIRST EDITION. A FINE COPY.
[HUMPHREYS, Henry Noel (1810-79), chromolithographer)]. The Parables of…
[HUMPHREYS, Henry Noel (1810-79), chromolithographer)].  The Parables of our Lord. London: Longman & Co., 1847. 8vo (162 x 115mm). Chromolithographed throughout by Henry Noel Humphreys and printed on…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator). An Almanac of Twelve Sports, London, 1898 [but 1897], 4to, 12 full-page coloured woodblock illustrations by Nicholson, original pictorial boards. FIRST EDITION.
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator).…
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator).  An Almanac of Twelve Sports. London: William Heinemann, 1898 [but November 1897]. 4to (311 x 255mm). Woodcut publisher's …
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963). The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, London, 1950, 8vo, coloured frontispiece and illustrations by Pauline Baynes, original cloth, grey dust-jacket (torn with some loss). THE FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST "NARNIA" NOVEL. RARE.
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963). The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, London,…
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963).  The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. A Story for Children. London: Geoffrey Bles, 1950. 8vo (198 x 135mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and monochrome illustrations,…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963). The Silver Chair, London, 1950, 8vo, frontispiece and illustrations by Pauline Baynes, original cloth, green dust-jacket (torn without significant loss). THE FIRST EDITION OF THE FOURTH "NARNIA" NOVEL. RARE.
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963). The Silver Chair, London, 1950, 8vo,…
LEWIS, C. S. (1898-1963).  The Silver Chair. London: Geoffrey Bles, 1953. 8vo (198 x 135mm). Half title, monochrome frontispiece and illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Original dark blue cloth, the…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
LOUDON, Jane Webb (1807-58). The Ladies' Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals, London, [1849], 4to, 50 fine hand-coloured lithographed botanical plates by Loudon (some spotting and staining), contemporary green half morocco (worn). Second edition.
LOUDON, Jane Webb (1807-58). The Ladies' Flower-Garden of Ornamental…
LOUDON, Jane Webb (1807-58).  The Ladies' Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals ... Second Edition. London: William S. Orr and Co., [n.d. but preface dated 1849]. 4to (288 x 232mm). Half title, 50 fine…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
LYSONS, Daniel (1762-1834) & Samuel (1763-1819). Magna Britannia ... Berkshire. London, 1806], 4to, plates, copious contemporary annotation, original drawings, calf (worn). A GRANGERISED COPY, POSSIBLY THE AUTHORS' OWN. With a related work in 2 vols. (3)
LYSONS, Daniel (1762-1834) & Samuel (1763-1819). Magna Britannia ...…
LYSONS, Daniel (1762-1834) & Samuel LYSONS (1763-1819).  Magna Britannia: Being a Concise Topographical Account of the Several Accounts of Great Britain ... Berkshire. London: Thomas Cadell, 1806].…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
MACKAY, Robert William (1803-82). The Progress of the Intellect, as Exemplified in the Religious Development of the Greeks and the Hebrews, London, 1850, 8vo, contemporary half vellum gilt. FIRST EDITION. Please see provenance notes below. (2)
MACKAY, Robert William (1803-82). The Progress of the Intellect, as…
MACKAY, Robert William (1803-82).  The Progress of the Intellect, as Exemplified in the Religious Development of the Greeks and the Hebrews. London: John Chapman, 1850. 2 volumes, 8vo (214 x 135mm).…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
MAVOR, William (1758-1837). Historical Accounts of the most Celebrated Voyages, Travels and Discoveries, London, 1796-1801, 25 vols., 12mo, 75 engraved plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards. With a work in 4 vols. only (of 6), uniformly bound. (29)
MAVOR, William (1758-1837). Historical Accounts of the most Celebrated…
MAVOR, William Fordyce (1758-1837).  Historical Accounts of the most Celebrated Voyages, Travels and Discoveries, from the Time of Columbus to the Present Period. London: Printed for E. Newbery, 1796…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810). The Genealogy of the English Race Horse, London,  1810, 8vo, engraved frontispiece,  contmporary or original paper-backed boards. Provenance: "GLOUCESTER" (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION.
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810). The Genealogy of the English Race Horse,…
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810).  The Genealogy of the English Race Horse; with the Natural History of his Progenitors, from the Earliest Times down to the Period when Foreign Blood was First…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910). Florence Nightingale to her Nurses, London, 1914, 8vo, frontispiece, original tan buckram (rebacked preserving original spine, new endpapers). FIRST EDITION.
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910). Florence Nightingale to her Nurses,…
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910).  Florence Nightingale to her Nurses. A Selection from Miss Nightingale's Addresses to Probationers and Nurses of the Nightingale School at St. Thomas's Hospital.…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804). Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever, London, 1787, 2 volumes, 8vo, contemporary half plum morocco gilt. Provenance: SIR JOHN C. HOBHOUSE (armorial bookplate). Mixed editions.
PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804). Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever,…
PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804).  Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever. Part I. Containing An Examination of the Principal Objections to the Doctrines of Natural Religion, and especially those…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
Puck's Yule Faggot. A Selection from Puck's Post-Bag for 1873 & 1874, Winchester, "James Pamplin, High Street," 1875, 8vo, hand-coloured title and 5 plates, contemporary cloth. RARE. Please see footnote below.
Puck's Yule Faggot. A Selection from Puck's Post-Bag for 1873 & 1874,…
Puck's Yule Faggot. A Selection from Puck's Post-Bag for 1873 & 1874. Winchester: "James Pamplin, High Street," 1875. 8vo (180 x 121mm). 8vo (180 x 120mm). Additional hand-coloured title [?partly…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ROBERTS, James (1753-c.1809). Introductory Lessons, with Familiar Examples in Landscape, London, 1800, 4to, 8 lithographed plates, 5 of which hand-coloured, contemporary half calf. FIRST EDITION. RARE.
ROBERTS, James (1753-c.1809). Introductory Lessons, with Familiar Examples…
ROBERTS, James (1753-c.1809).  Introductory Lessons, with Familiar Examples in Landscape, for the Use of those who are Desirous of Gaining some Knowledge of the Pleasing Art of Painting in Water…
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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