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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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PERCEVAL LANDON. 'The Opening of Tibet. An Account of Lhasa and the Country and People of Central
Lot 181
PERCEVAL LANDON. 'The Opening of Tibet. An Account of Lhasa and the Country and People of Central
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
T. H. WILLIAMS. 'Picturesque Excursions in Devonshire and Cornwall.' First edition,engraved title
Lot 182
T. H. WILLIAMS. 'Picturesque Excursions in Devonshire and Cornwall.' First edition,engraved title
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities and Monuments of the County of Cornwall.' First
Lot 183
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities and Monuments of the County of Cornwall.' First
630 GBP
180 - 360 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn with vol
Lot 184
FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn with vol
40 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
VANITY FAIR. 1879-1880, one volume of the the full year, 204 full page illustrations with associated
Lot 185
VANITY FAIR. 1879-1880, one volume of the the full year, 204 full page illustrations with associated
160 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
VANITY FAIR. 1877-1878. 73 illustrations with accompanying text, bound in half red leather, hinges
Lot 186
VANITY FAIR. 1877-1878. 73 illustrations with accompanying text, bound in half red leather, hinges
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of Cornwall.' Facsimilie,
Lot 187
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of Cornwall.' Facsimilie,
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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LADY BIRD. Hundred and twenty-nine 1960's and 70's Lady Bird books, mostly all previous owner pen
Lot 188
LADY BIRD. Hundred and twenty-nine 1960's and 70's Lady Bird books, mostly all previous owner pen
210 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
RICHARD & BRIDGET LARN. 'Shipwreck Index of the British Isles.' Original cloth, unclipped dj's, vols
Lot 189
RICHARD & BRIDGET LARN. 'Shipwreck Index of the British Isles.' Original cloth, unclipped dj's, vols
65 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Life in Cornwall in the Early Nineteenth Century,' original cloth, clipped dj,
Lot 190
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Life in Cornwall in the Early Nineteenth Century,' original cloth, clipped dj,
60 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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D'ANVILLE. 'Compendium of Anvient Geography.' Translated from french, folding maps, half calf on
Lot 191
D'ANVILLE. 'Compendium of Anvient Geography.' Translated from french, folding maps, half calf on
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'The London Journal: A Weekly Record of Literature, Science, and Art.' Vol 29, illustrated
Lot 192
'The London Journal: A Weekly Record of Literature, Science, and Art.' Vol 29, illustrated
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
EDWARD GIBBON. 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' Six volumes (missing 7th), original
Lot 193
EDWARD GIBBON. 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' Six volumes (missing 7th), original
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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BINDINGS. 'Jane Austen: The Novels,' 6 works, bound in 5 volume, raised bands, ornate gilt
Lot 194
BINDINGS. 'Jane Austen: The Novels,' 6 works, bound in 5 volume, raised bands, ornate gilt
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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2000AD COMICS. Two large boxes full of approx 800, with some earlier programs 356-585 up to programs
Lot 195
2000AD COMICS. Two large boxes full of approx 800, with some earlier programs 356-585 up to programs
45 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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(GEORGE REMI) HERGE. 'The Adventures of Tintin.' Seven first British Methuen editions: 'King
Lot 196
(GEORGE REMI) HERGE. 'The Adventures of Tintin.' Seven first British Methuen editions: 'King
420 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
J. M. BARRIE. 'Peter and Wendy.' Illustrated by F. D. Bedford, first second and third editions,
Lot 197
J. M. BARRIE. 'Peter and Wendy.' Illustrated by F. D. Bedford, first second and third editions,
370 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Garden's.' By J. M. Barrie, original cloth, 50 tipped-in
Lot 198
ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Garden's.' By J. M. Barrie, original cloth, 50 tipped-in
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
MONICA JACKSON & ELIZABETH STARK. 'Tents in the Clouds: The First Women's Himalayan Expedition.'
Lot 199
MONICA JACKSON & ELIZABETH STARK. 'Tents in the Clouds: The First Women's Himalayan Expedition.'
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Harold Pinter. 'The Hothouse.' original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen, London; PHILLIP
Lot 200
Harold Pinter. 'The Hothouse.' original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen, London; PHILLIP
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
MICHAEL CHABON. 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.' Scarce UK first edition, limpback,
Lot 201
MICHAEL CHABON. 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.' Scarce UK first edition, limpback,
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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DAVID MITCHELL. 'number 9 dream.' Proof copy, limpback, no publishers logo, acknowledgment to be
Lot 202
DAVID MITCHELL. 'number 9 dream.' Proof copy, limpback, no publishers logo, acknowledgment to be
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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WILLIAM PLOMER. 'Celebrations.' Signed and inscibed by author, Jonathan Cape, 1972; DOUGLAS DUNN. '
Lot 203
WILLIAM PLOMER. 'Celebrations.' Signed and inscibed by author, Jonathan Cape, 1972; DOUGLAS DUNN. '
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
CHRISTOPHER REID. 'In the Echoey Tunnel.' Signed, Faber & Faber, 1991; 'A Scattering.' Arete
Lot 204
CHRISTOPHER REID. 'In the Echoey Tunnel.' Signed, Faber & Faber, 1991; 'A Scattering.' Arete
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
RON HANSEN. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.' Uk first edition,
Lot 205
RON HANSEN. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.' Uk first edition,
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
THE LATIN PRESS. 'Poems,' by Lewis Grahame, ex libris of John Blowey to pastedown, printed by
Lot 206
THE LATIN PRESS. 'Poems,' by Lewis Grahame, ex libris of John Blowey to pastedown, printed by
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'The Cornish Review,' first nine issues, edited by Denys Val Baker, illustrated boards, cellophane
Lot 207
'The Cornish Review,' first nine issues, edited by Denys Val Baker, illustrated boards, cellophane
70 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A. L. ROWSE. 'Poems of a Decade 1931-1941.' Signed, original cloth, unclipped dj, Faber & aber; '
Lot 208
A. L. ROWSE. 'Poems of a Decade 1931-1941.' Signed, original cloth, unclipped dj, Faber & aber; '
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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D. M THOMAS. 'In The Field.' Signed by author, 120 copies hand printed, Five Seasons Press, Hereford
Lot 209
D. M THOMAS. 'In The Field.' Signed by author, 120 copies hand printed, Five Seasons Press, Hereford
35 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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JACK CLEMO. 'Broad Autumn.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen,
Lot 210
JACK CLEMO. 'Broad Autumn.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen,
65 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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PETER REDGROVE. 'From the Virgil Caverns.' Signed and inscribed by author, Cape Poetry, 2002; 'The
Lot 211
PETER REDGROVE. 'From the Virgil Caverns.' Signed and inscribed by author, Cape Poetry, 2002; 'The
50 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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THE BEAT GENERATION. 'Big Table 1: The Complete contents of the Surpressed Winter 1959 Chicago
Lot 212
THE BEAT GENERATION. 'Big Table 1: The Complete contents of the Surpressed Winter 1959 Chicago
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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JOHN UPDIKE. 'Midpoint & Other Poems,' First edition (of this anthology), original cloth,
Lot 213
JOHN UPDIKE. 'Midpoint & Other Poems,' First edition (of this anthology), original cloth,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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SAMUEL BECKETT. 'Poems in English.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, John Calder, ondon,
Lot 214
SAMUEL BECKETT. 'Poems in English.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, John Calder, ondon,
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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DAVID FOSTER WALLACE. 'Girl with Curious Hair.' First UK edition, limpback, toning to pages, Abacus,
Lot 215
DAVID FOSTER WALLACE. 'Girl with Curious Hair.' First UK edition, limpback, toning to pages, Abacus,
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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DAPHNE DU MAURIER. 'Spring Picture.' Original pictoria cloth, cracking to hinge, Todd Publishing,
Lot 216
DAPHNE DU MAURIER. 'Spring Picture.' Original pictoria cloth, cracking to hinge, Todd Publishing,
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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ANDREW MILER. 'The Optimists.' Signed and inscribed by the author, unclipped dj, Sceptre, 2005; JAKE
Lot 217
ANDREW MILER. 'The Optimists.' Signed and inscribed by the author, unclipped dj, Sceptre, 2005; JAKE
75 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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TED HUGHES. 'Flowers and Insects.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 1986; 'Wolfwatching,'
Lot 218
TED HUGHES. 'Flowers and Insects.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 1986; 'Wolfwatching,'
40 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
SIMON ARMITAGE. 'All Points North.' Signed, first edition, unclipped dj, Viking, 1998; 'Kid,'
Lot 219
SIMON ARMITAGE. 'All Points North.' Signed, first edition, unclipped dj, Viking, 1998; 'Kid,'
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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C. S. LEWIS. 'Poems.' First edition, uncipped dj, Geoffey Bles, London, 1964; GEOFFREY HILL. '
Lot 220
C. S. LEWIS. 'Poems.' First edition, uncipped dj, Geoffey Bles, London, 1964; GEOFFREY HILL. '
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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HENRY MOORE. 'Henry Spencer Moore.' Photographed and edited by John Hedgecoe, original pictoria
Lot 221
HENRY MOORE. 'Henry Spencer Moore.' Photographed and edited by John Hedgecoe, original pictoria
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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JOHN WHITAKER. 'The Ancient Cathedral of Cornwall Historically Surveyed.' Two volumes, rebound in
Lot 222
JOHN WHITAKER. 'The Ancient Cathedral of Cornwall Historically Surveyed.' Two volumes, rebound in
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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WALTER H. TREGELLAS. 'Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families.' Two
Lot 223
WALTER H. TREGELLAS. 'Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families.' Two
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A. L. ROWSE 'A Cornishman at Oxford: The Education of a Cornishman.' Signed and inscribed by the
Lot 224
A. L. ROWSE 'A Cornishman at Oxford: The Education of a Cornishman.' Signed and inscribed by the
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'The Granit Kingdom: Poems of Cornwall,' edited by D. M. Thomas, first edition,
Lot 225
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'The Granit Kingdom: Poems of Cornwall,' edited by D. M. Thomas, first edition,
40 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for October 1808....January 1809.' Second edition, vol
Lot 226
'The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for October 1808....January 1809.' Second edition, vol
0 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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JACK KEROUAC. 'The Subterraneans.' First UK edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, tears and chips
Lot 227
JACK KEROUAC. 'The Subterraneans.' First UK edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, tears and chips
55 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
VIRGINIA WOOLF. 'the London Scene: Five Essays by Virginia Woolf, Howgarth Press, London, 1982.
Lot 228
VIRGINIA WOOLF. 'the London Scene: Five Essays by Virginia Woolf, Howgarth Press, London, 1982.
10 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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SVEN BERLIN. 'I AM LAZARUS.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, The Gallery Press,
Lot 229
SVEN BERLIN. 'I AM LAZARUS.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, The Gallery Press,
35 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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L. T. C. ROLT. 'Narrow Boat.' Fitst edition, illustrated by D. J. Watkins-Pichford, original
Lot 230
L. T. C. ROLT. 'Narrow Boat.' Fitst edition, illustrated by D. J. Watkins-Pichford, original
75 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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R. S. HAWKER. 'Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall.' Original embossed cloth, fronticpiece,
Lot 231
R. S. HAWKER. 'Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall.' Original embossed cloth, fronticpiece,
70 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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SIR HUMPHREY DAVY. 'Elements of Agricultural Chemistry, In a Course of Lectures for The Board of
Lot 232
SIR HUMPHREY DAVY. 'Elements of Agricultural Chemistry, In a Course of Lectures for The Board of
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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PABLO PICASSO INTEREST. 'The Italian Journey 1917-1924,' edited by Jean Clair, unclipped dj,
Lot 233
PABLO PICASSO INTEREST. 'The Italian Journey 1917-1924,' edited by Jean Clair, unclipped dj,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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T. E. LAWRENCE 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom.' First public edition, original cloth, frontispiece,
Lot 234
T. E. LAWRENCE 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom.' First public edition, original cloth, frontispiece,
220 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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JAMES JOYCE. 'Ulysses.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, The Bodley Head, 1958. Condition: please
Lot 235
JAMES JOYCE. 'Ulysses.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, The Bodley Head, 1958. Condition: please
35 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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DEREK TANGYE. 'A Quiet Year.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Michael Jospeh,
Lot 236
DEREK TANGYE. 'A Quiet Year.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Michael Jospeh,
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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SYLVIA PLATH. 'Fiesta Meons.' Introduced by Ted Hughes, first edition, origianal cloth, soiled to
Lot 237
SYLVIA PLATH. 'Fiesta Meons.' Introduced by Ted Hughes, first edition, origianal cloth, soiled to
80 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'John Hoyland: The Trajectory of a Fallen Angle.' Signed postcard, colour illustration
Lot 238
ART INTEREST. 'John Hoyland: The Trajectory of a Fallen Angle.' Signed postcard, colour illustration
45 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'Raffaello: The Paintings, The Drawings,' unclipped dj, Grange Books, Itay, 1998; '
Lot 239
ART INTEREST. 'Raffaello: The Paintings, The Drawings,' unclipped dj, Grange Books, Itay, 1998; '
95 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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KURT JACKSON. 'Enesow: An exploration of the islands.' Signed, Lemon Street Gallery, Truro, 2009; '
Lot 240
KURT JACKSON. 'Enesow: An exploration of the islands.' Signed, Lemon Street Gallery, Truro, 2009; '
55 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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