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Books, Manuscripts & Maps Sale - Timed Auction
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David Lays Auctioneers Alverton
Alverton
Penzance, Cornwall
TR184RE
United Kingdom
Books, Manuscripts & Maps Sale - Timed Auction

TIMED AUCTION

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Auction dates
Starts: 01 Oct 2021 17:00 BST
Ends from: 15 Oct 2021 14:00 BST
Auction currency
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There are 625 lots within this auction
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THOM GUNN. 'The Passages of Joy.' First edition, 1982, very good condition; HENRY SEWELL STOKES. '
Lot 121
THOM GUNN. 'The Passages of Joy.' First edition, 1982, very good condition; HENRY SEWELL STOKES. '
65 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ANNE PRATT. 'Wild Flowers.' Two volumes, 190 coloured plates complete, orig cloth, gilt, Society for
Lot 122
ANNE PRATT. 'Wild Flowers.' Two volumes, 190 coloured plates complete, orig cloth, gilt, Society for
80 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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HAZEL BERRIMAN. 'Crysede: The unique textile designs of Alec Walker.' Thirty-six plates of designs
Lot 123
HAZEL BERRIMAN. 'Crysede: The unique textile designs of Alec Walker.' Thirty-six plates of designs
95 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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BIRKET FOSTER ILLUSTRATIONS. Common Wayside Flowers by Thomas Miller. First Edition, colour
Lot 124
BIRKET FOSTER ILLUSTRATIONS. Common Wayside Flowers by Thomas Miller. First Edition, colour
70 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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EDWIN FRAY. Golden Recipes for use of all ages. William M'Call, 7, 9, & 11, Hunter Street,
Lot 125
EDWIN FRAY. Golden Recipes for use of all ages. William M'Call, 7, 9, & 11, Hunter Street,
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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SHAUN GREENHALGH AND WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK. A Forger's Tale. Second Edition before mass market
Lot 126
SHAUN GREENHALGH AND WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK. A Forger's Tale. Second Edition before mass market
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THE STORY OF THE BLUENOSE. Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet. Pictorial card covers. c 1933,
Lot 127
THE STORY OF THE BLUENOSE. Queen of the North Atlantic Fishing Fleet. Pictorial card covers. c 1933,
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MILLICENT AND GITHA SOWERBY Childhood, Original cloth-backed boards. Chatto and Windus.
Lot 128
MILLICENT AND GITHA SOWERBY Childhood, Original cloth-backed boards. Chatto and Windus.
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GEORGII WOLFFGANGI WEDELII, Hereditarii in Schwartza, Medicinae Doctoris, Comitis Palatini Caesarei,
Lot 129
GEORGII WOLFFGANGI WEDELII, Hereditarii in Schwartza, Medicinae Doctoris, Comitis Palatini Caesarei,
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KINGSLEY AMIS. The James Bond Dossier. orig cloth, dustjacket unclipped and in very good condition
Lot 130
KINGSLEY AMIS. The James Bond Dossier. orig cloth, dustjacket unclipped and in very good condition
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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THOMAS W F GANN The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras, Smithsonian
Lot 131
THOMAS W F GANN The Maya Indians of Southern Yucatan and Northern British Honduras, Smithsonian
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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GERRY ECKHARDT. Two Exhibition Catalogues. Lindnersplan, Stockholm, signed by artist in 1965.
Lot 132
GERRY ECKHARDT. Two Exhibition Catalogues. Lindnersplan, Stockholm, signed by artist in 1965.
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THOMAS STRUTH Strangers and Friends. Photographs 1986-1992. Orig wps, colour and black-and-white
Lot 133
THOMAS STRUTH Strangers and Friends. Photographs 1986-1992. Orig wps, colour and black-and-white
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Gustav Jahn, Ein Maler und Bergstreigerleben. Orig cloth-backed boards, colour and black-and-white
Lot 134
Gustav Jahn, Ein Maler und Bergstreigerleben. Orig cloth-backed boards, colour and black-and-white
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BRITAIN'S BEST TONIC. HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS. Tourist Guide for 1931/2. Plates, photographs and lots
Lot 135
BRITAIN'S BEST TONIC. HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS. Tourist Guide for 1931/2. Plates, photographs and lots
35 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A H CHURCHER , FRS. The Chemistry of Paints and Painting. Orig cloth, Seeley and Co, 1898. Top and
Lot 136
A H CHURCHER , FRS. The Chemistry of Paints and Painting. Orig cloth, Seeley and Co, 1898. Top and
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WORLD WAR II RAF PROPAGANDA. Guidance for Gusts. Being a few windy whimsies captured from the
Lot 137
WORLD WAR II RAF PROPAGANDA. Guidance for Gusts. Being a few windy whimsies captured from the
170 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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R TURNER An Easy Introduction to the Arts and Sciences: being a short but comprehensive system of
Lot 138
R TURNER An Easy Introduction to the Arts and Sciences: being a short but comprehensive system of
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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LONDON TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE. Twenty-four later miniature Underground posters in original wrappers
Lot 139
LONDON TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE. Twenty-four later miniature Underground posters in original wrappers
150 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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R D PENHALLURICK Birds of the Cornish Coast including the Isles of Scilly. Dustjacket, unclipped;
Lot 140
R D PENHALLURICK Birds of the Cornish Coast including the Isles of Scilly. Dustjacket, unclipped;
75 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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ARCHIBALD GEIKIE, F.R.S. President. The History of Volcanic Action in the Area of the British Isles,
Lot 141
ARCHIBALD GEIKIE, F.R.S. President. The History of Volcanic Action in the Area of the British Isles,
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WALKERS' TOY-BOOKS Series. The Book of Animals. Eight paged Chap-Book, woodcuts complete. Tan
Lot 142
WALKERS' TOY-BOOKS Series. The Book of Animals. Eight paged Chap-Book, woodcuts complete. Tan
60 GBP
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WILL KIDD Dickydidos. The story of two little people and a dog. Cloth-backed boards. Plates in
Lot 143
WILL KIDD Dickydidos. The story of two little people and a dog. Cloth-backed boards. Plates in
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Lot 144
"The Shrines of Tut-Ankh-Amon". Texts translated with introductions. Vol II. by Alexandre
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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ANDREW LANYON The Helping Hand. An Artists' and Collectors' Accessory. A Pocket Critic. Signed
Lot 145
ANDREW LANYON The Helping Hand. An Artists' and Collectors' Accessory. A Pocket Critic. Signed
110 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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LION AND UNICORN PRESS. A Newe Booke of Copies. 1574. A facsimile of a unique Elizabethan Writing
Lot 146
LION AND UNICORN PRESS. A Newe Booke of Copies. 1574. A facsimile of a unique Elizabethan Writing
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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W HEATON COOPER. The Tarns of Lakeland. Orig cloth in vg condition, pictorial dustjacket torn at
Lot 147
W HEATON COOPER. The Tarns of Lakeland. Orig cloth in vg condition, pictorial dustjacket torn at
0 GBP
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THE VALE PRESS. THE AMBER WITCH EDITED BY WILLIAM MEINHOLD AND TRANSLATED BY LADY DUFF GORDON.
Lot 148
THE VALE PRESS. THE AMBER WITCH EDITED BY WILLIAM MEINHOLD AND TRANSLATED BY LADY DUFF GORDON.
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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BRASSAI PHOTOGRAPHS. The Sculptures of Picasso by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler. Printed in France by Theo
Lot 149
BRASSAI PHOTOGRAPHS. The Sculptures of Picasso by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler. Printed in France by Theo
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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THE GRABHORN PRESS. The First Part of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare Illustrated by Mary
Lot 150
THE GRABHORN PRESS. The First Part of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare Illustrated by Mary
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder, A National Toy, with Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in
Lot 151
The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder, A National Toy, with Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in
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VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Arundel: A Tale of the French Revolution,' by Sir Francis Vincent, Bart,
Lot 152
VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Arundel: A Tale of the French Revolution,' by Sir Francis Vincent, Bart,
150 GBP
250 - 450 GBP
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Lot 153
"Struwwelhitler." 'A Nazi Story Book by Doktor Schrecklichkeit,' coloured plates complete,
65 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Martin french,' By John Bradshaw author of Dedham Park etc, first
Lot 154
VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Martin french,' By John Bradshaw author of Dedham Park etc, first
220 GBP
300 - 600 GBP
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LIEUT-COL HORT. 'Penelope Wedgebone: The Supposed Heiress.' First Edition, eight hand-coloured
Lot 155
LIEUT-COL HORT. 'Penelope Wedgebone: The Supposed Heiress.' First Edition, eight hand-coloured
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Bentley, G., E., Jr. 'Blake Books: Annotated Catalogues of William Blake's Writings in Illuminated
Lot 156
Bentley, G., E., Jr. 'Blake Books: Annotated Catalogues of William Blake's Writings in Illuminated
0 GBP
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GARSTANG, JOHN. 'The Burial Customs of Ancient Egypt: As Illustrated by Tombs of the Middle
Lot 157
GARSTANG, JOHN. 'The Burial Customs of Ancient Egypt: As Illustrated by Tombs of the Middle
180 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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VICTORIAN TWO-DECKER NOVEL. 'Richard Dare by Mrs Alfred Baldwin.' First Edition, two vols
Lot 158
VICTORIAN TWO-DECKER NOVEL. 'Richard Dare by Mrs Alfred Baldwin.' First Edition, two vols
90 GBP
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MAURICE RICHARDSON. 'The Exploits of Engelbrecht.' First edition, orig cloth, pictorial dusthacket
Lot 159
MAURICE RICHARDSON. 'The Exploits of Engelbrecht.' First edition, orig cloth, pictorial dusthacket
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EDWARD BAWDEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Adam and Evelyn at Kew, or, Revolt in the Gardens,' by Robert Herring,
Lot 160
EDWARD BAWDEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Adam and Evelyn at Kew, or, Revolt in the Gardens,' by Robert Herring,
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200 - 400 GBP
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. 'Lord of the Jungle.' Grosset & Dunlap Publishers New York, 1928, original
Lot 161
EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. 'Lord of the Jungle.' Grosset & Dunlap Publishers New York, 1928, original
10 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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POETRY, various titles and authors on poetry. (Box). Condition: please request a condition report if
Lot 162
POETRY, various titles and authors on poetry. (Box). Condition: please request a condition report if
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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POETRY, various titles and authors along with various other first editions and books. Condition:
Lot 163
POETRY, various titles and authors along with various other first editions and books. Condition:
30 GBP
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GEORGE BRACKENBURY, The Campaign in the Crimea An Historical Sketch, accompanied by forty double
Lot 164
GEORGE BRACKENBURY, The Campaign in the Crimea An Historical Sketch, accompanied by forty double
15 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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WILLIAM BLAKE. 'Life of William Blake....by Alexander Gilchrist'. New and enlarged 2nd Edition, 2
Lot 165
WILLIAM BLAKE. 'Life of William Blake....by Alexander Gilchrist'. New and enlarged 2nd Edition, 2
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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IRVINE WELSH. Five signed copies inncluding 'Filth', 'Ecstasy,' 'Porno,' 'Glue,' and a hardback '
Lot 166
IRVINE WELSH. Five signed copies inncluding 'Filth', 'Ecstasy,' 'Porno,' 'Glue,' and a hardback '
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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FOLIO Society, various titles, six in original cellophane packaging. (11). Condition: please request
Lot 167
FOLIO Society, various titles, six in original cellophane packaging. (11). Condition: please request
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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JOHN MANSFIELD. 'Recent Prose.' First edition, origina cloth, Heinemann, 1924; With seventeen
Lot 168
JOHN MANSFIELD. 'Recent Prose.' First edition, origina cloth, Heinemann, 1924; With seventeen
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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YOZO KURIHAMA, Zen poetry Photobook, Publisher Ito Bungaku. Condition: please request a condition
Lot 169
YOZO KURIHAMA, Zen poetry Photobook, Publisher Ito Bungaku. Condition: please request a condition
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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MINING and CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Spassky Photo Album.' 18 photos of the smelter and works at the
Lot 170
MINING and CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Spassky Photo Album.' 18 photos of the smelter and works at the
160 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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ARTHUR RACKHAM ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Springtide of Life,' first edition, original cloth, cloth worn
Lot 171
ARTHUR RACKHAM ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Springtide of Life,' first edition, original cloth, cloth worn
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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C. LEWIS HIND. ' 'Turner's Golden Visions,' Original gilt embossed cloth, fifty colour
Lot 172
C. LEWIS HIND. ' 'Turner's Golden Visions,' Original gilt embossed cloth, fifty colour
20 GBP
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MIROSLAV SASEK. 'This is London,' 1970; 'This is Ireland,' 1970; 'This is Edinburgh,' 1972; 'This is
Lot 173
MIROSLAV SASEK. 'This is London,' 1970; 'This is Ireland,' 1970; 'This is Edinburgh,' 1972; 'This is
50 GBP
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REX WHISTLER ILLUSTRATIONS. '!Oho!. Written by Laurence Whistler, original pictorial coth,
Lot 174
REX WHISTLER ILLUSTRATIONS. '!Oho!. Written by Laurence Whistler, original pictorial coth,
20 GBP
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BINDINGS. 'English Lierature: An Illustrated Record,' four volumes, half red leather with gilt
Lot 175
BINDINGS. 'English Lierature: An Illustrated Record,' four volumes, half red leather with gilt
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Arthur Rackham - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods 1924, Arthur Rackham - Snowdrop and other
Lot 176
Arthur Rackham - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods 1924, Arthur Rackham - Snowdrop and other
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.
Lot 177
HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.
20 GBP
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John MILLER (1931-2002) 'Another Shade Of Blue', hand-signed, together with other John Miller
Lot 178
John MILLER (1931-2002) 'Another Shade Of Blue', hand-signed, together with other John Miller
35 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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SEAMUS HEANEY. 'Human Chain.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 2010; RICHARD MURPHY. 'The
Lot 179
SEAMUS HEANEY. 'Human Chain.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 2010; RICHARD MURPHY. 'The
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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GREAT DOMEDAY BOOK. The 'Penny Edition,' facsimilie in six volumes, wooden boards with quarter
Lot 180
GREAT DOMEDAY BOOK. The 'Penny Edition,' facsimilie in six volumes, wooden boards with quarter
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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