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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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ORNITHOLOGY. 'Coloured Figures of the Eggs of the British Birds,' by Henry Seebohm, original cloth
Lot 592
ORNITHOLOGY. 'Coloured Figures of the Eggs of the British Birds,' by Henry Seebohm, original cloth
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
ORNITHOLOGY. 'The Hasndbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa: The Birds of
Lot 593
ORNITHOLOGY. 'The Hasndbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa: The Birds of
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
A. D. Hall. 'The Genus Tulipa.' First edition, original cloth, forty colour illustrations by H. C.
Lot 594
A. D. Hall. 'The Genus Tulipa.' First edition, original cloth, forty colour illustrations by H. C.
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
GILBERT WHITE. 'The Natural History of Selborne.' Second edition, original decorative gilt cloth,
Lot 595
GILBERT WHITE. 'The Natural History of Selborne.' Second edition, original decorative gilt cloth,
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'The Natural History of Cornwall.' New edition, facsimilie, inclipped dj,
Lot 596
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'The Natural History of Cornwall.' New edition, facsimilie, inclipped dj,
75 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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GEOFFREY GRIGSON. 'The Cornish Dancer.' First edition, unclipped dj, Secker & Warburg, London, 1982;
Lot 597
GEOFFREY GRIGSON. 'The Cornish Dancer.' First edition, unclipped dj, Secker & Warburg, London, 1982;
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'The Timeless Land,' by Deny's Val Baker, First edition, clipped dj, Adams &
Lot 598
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'The Timeless Land,' by Deny's Val Baker, First edition, clipped dj, Adams &
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Historical Atlas of West Penwith,' compiled by I. S. Maxwell, Department of
Lot 599
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Historical Atlas of West Penwith,' compiled by I. S. Maxwell, Department of
55 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'British and Foreign Trees and Shrubs in Cornwall,' by Edgar Thurston, first
Lot 600
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'British and Foreign Trees and Shrubs in Cornwall,' by Edgar Thurston, first
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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CORNWALL. 'The Birds of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,' signed by author R. D. Penhallurick,
Lot 601
CORNWALL. 'The Birds of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,' signed by author R. D. Penhallurick,
25 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. Books, leaflets and booklets covering natural history, the culture of, geology
Lot 602
CORNWALL INTEREST. Books, leaflets and booklets covering natural history, the culture of, geology
60 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'England's Riviera: The Land's End District and its Antiquities,' by J. Harris
Lot 603
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'England's Riviera: The Land's End District and its Antiquities,' by J. Harris
85 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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JOSEPH KNIGHT F.H.S, 'Horticultural Essays On The Natural Order Of Proteeae', hardback with
Lot 604
JOSEPH KNIGHT F.H.S, 'Horticultural Essays On The Natural Order Of Proteeae', hardback with
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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REGINALD FARRER. 'In Old Ceylon.' First edition, original decorative gilt cloth, leaves uncut with
Lot 605
REGINALD FARRER. 'In Old Ceylon.' First edition, original decorative gilt cloth, leaves uncut with
120 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Collected Poems.' Volume one, original cloth, published by Leonard and
Lot 606
V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Collected Poems.' Volume one, original cloth, published by Leonard and
0 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'The Garden.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Micheal Joseph Ltd,
Lot 607
V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'The Garden.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Micheal Joseph Ltd,
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Aphra Behn.' First edition, origina cloth, unclipped dj, stamp and price to
Lot 608
V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Aphra Behn.' First edition, origina cloth, unclipped dj, stamp and price to
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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YORKSHIRE INTEREST. 'Yorkshire Painted & Described,' by Gordon Home, original decorative cloth,
Lot 609
YORKSHIRE INTEREST. 'Yorkshire Painted & Described,' by Gordon Home, original decorative cloth,
15 GBP
20 - 50 GBP
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J. G. MILLAIS. 'Magnolia.' No 24/500, original cloth, unclipped dj, b+w illustrations, The Minerva
Lot 610
J. G. MILLAIS. 'Magnolia.' No 24/500, original cloth, unclipped dj, b+w illustrations, The Minerva
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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RHODODENDRON INTEREST. 'The Rhododendron Species,' by H. H. Davidian, four volumes, sun blached
Lot 611
RHODODENDRON INTEREST. 'The Rhododendron Species,' by H. H. Davidian, four volumes, sun blached
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
JOHN E. BRYAN. 'Bulbs.' Two volumes, unclipped dj, illustrations throughout, Christopher Helm,
Lot 612
JOHN E. BRYAN. 'Bulbs.' Two volumes, unclipped dj, illustrations throughout, Christopher Helm,
20 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANICAL INTEREST. Thirteen books published for The Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, of the seprate
Lot 613
BOTANICAL INTEREST. Thirteen books published for The Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, of the seprate
230 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WILLIAM TURNER, 'A New Herball, Part I, II and III', cardboard slip, facsimile, 1995; 'A Garden Of
Lot 614
WILLIAM TURNER, 'A New Herball, Part I, II and III', cardboard slip, facsimile, 1995; 'A Garden Of
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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GRAHAME STUART THOMAS. 'Perennial Garden Plants or The Modern Florilegium.' Signed, first edition,
Lot 615
GRAHAME STUART THOMAS. 'Perennial Garden Plants or The Modern Florilegium.' Signed, first edition,
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANICAL INTERTEST. 'Mesembs: The Titanopsis Group,' by Steven A Hammer, Little Sphaeroid Press,
Lot 616
BOTANICAL INTERTEST. 'Mesembs: The Titanopsis Group,' by Steven A Hammer, Little Sphaeroid Press,
55 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
R. C. CAMBIE & J. ASH, 'Fijian medicinal plants', 1994; DIETRICH FROHNE & HANS JURGEN PFANDER, '
Lot 617
R. C. CAMBIE & J. ASH, 'Fijian medicinal plants', 1994; DIETRICH FROHNE & HANS JURGEN PFANDER, '
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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PYEK et al, 'Endemic Plants Of The Altai Mountain Country', 2008; GEOFFREY HERKLOTS, 'Flowering
Lot 618
PYEK et al, 'Endemic Plants Of The Altai Mountain Country', 2008; GEOFFREY HERKLOTS, 'Flowering
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
Lepidopterology interest: IAN J. KITCHING & JEAN-MARIE CADIOU, 'Hawkmoths Of The World', first
Lot 619
Lepidopterology interest: IAN J. KITCHING & JEAN-MARIE CADIOU, 'Hawkmoths Of The World', first
110 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
GARDEN INTEREST: ROY STRONG, 'Successful Small Gardens', first edition, 1994; DEREK McCULLOCH '
Lot 620
GARDEN INTEREST: ROY STRONG, 'Successful Small Gardens', first edition, 1994; DEREK McCULLOCH '
75 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANY INTEREST: 'Furor Hortensis, Essays On The History of the English
Lot 621
HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANY INTEREST: 'Furor Hortensis, Essays On The History of the English
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
GERTRUDE JEKYLL & LAWRENCE WEAVER. 'Gardens for Small Country House.' Original cloth, colour
Lot 622
GERTRUDE JEKYLL & LAWRENCE WEAVER. 'Gardens for Small Country House.' Original cloth, colour
55 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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F. EDWARD HULME. 'Familiar Wild Flowers.' First edition, eight volumes, original decorative cloth,
Lot 623
F. EDWARD HULME. 'Familiar Wild Flowers.' First edition, eight volumes, original decorative cloth,
65 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
JOSEPH HARRISON. 'The Floricultural Magazine.' Four volumes I-IV, contemporary half morocco over
Lot 624
JOSEPH HARRISON. 'The Floricultural Magazine.' Four volumes I-IV, contemporary half morocco over
140 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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FLORENCE and ELLA DU CANE. 'The Flowers and Gardens of Japan.' First edition, original decorative
Lot 625
FLORENCE and ELLA DU CANE. 'The Flowers and Gardens of Japan.' First edition, original decorative
60 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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BOHNS CLASSICAL LIBRARY. 'The Natural History of Pliny,' six volumes, original embossed cloth,
Lot 626
BOHNS CLASSICAL LIBRARY. 'The Natural History of Pliny,' six volumes, original embossed cloth,
45 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
T. E. LAWRENCE - 'Seven Pillars Of Wisdom: A Triumph', 1st published for general circulation,
Lot 627
T. E. LAWRENCE - 'Seven Pillars Of Wisdom: A Triumph', 1st published for general circulation,
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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LAURA KNIGHT, 'Modern Masters Of Etching', foxing to the edges of leaves and original boards,
Lot 628
LAURA KNIGHT, 'Modern Masters Of Etching', foxing to the edges of leaves and original boards,
45 GBP
15 - 30 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'The Shining Sands: Artists in Newlyn and St Ives,' by Tom Cross, unclipped dj,
Lot 629
ART INTEREST. 'The Shining Sands: Artists in Newlyn and St Ives,' by Tom Cross, unclipped dj,
140 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Poets Of The Great War - six books of selected poetry, published in 2014, together with five other
Lot 630
Poets Of The Great War - six books of selected poetry, published in 2014, together with five other
55 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Montezuma's Daughter.' First edition, original boards, sun bleached spine.
Lot 631
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Montezuma's Daughter.' First edition, original boards, sun bleached spine.
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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E. A. Bowles. 'My Garden in Spring.' First edition, original decorative cloth, illustrations
Lot 632
E. A. Bowles. 'My Garden in Spring.' First edition, original decorative cloth, illustrations
55 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
TASCHEN. 'The Garden at Eichstatt,' and 'The Lilies,' folio, colour illustrations throughout, both
Lot 633
TASCHEN. 'The Garden at Eichstatt,' and 'The Lilies,' folio, colour illustrations throughout, both
130 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
THOMAS BEWICK. 'Bookplates by Beilby & Bewick,' Britiush Libray & Oak Knol Press, first edition,
Lot 634
THOMAS BEWICK. 'Bookplates by Beilby & Bewick,' Britiush Libray & Oak Knol Press, first edition,
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WILLIAM BOLITHO. 'Nugae. A Rhyming Medley.' Original boards with gilt family coat of arms on front
Lot 635
WILLIAM BOLITHO. 'Nugae. A Rhyming Medley.' Original boards with gilt family coat of arms on front
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Approximately forty Giles Annuals, together with a Giles Puzzle and other Giles books. Condition:
Lot 653
Approximately forty Giles Annuals, together with a Giles Puzzle and other Giles books. Condition:
20 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FOLIO SOCIETY - P. G. WODEHOUSE 'Jeeves & Wodehouse', two cardboard cases containing eleven books in
Lot 654
FOLIO SOCIETY - P. G. WODEHOUSE 'Jeeves & Wodehouse', two cardboard cases containing eleven books in
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - EVELYN WAUGH, 'Sword Of Honour, 1990; 'From The Strand', CHARLES DARWIN, 'The Voyage
Lot 655
FOLIO SOCIETY - EVELYN WAUGH, 'Sword Of Honour, 1990; 'From The Strand', CHARLES DARWIN, 'The Voyage
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FOLIO SOCIETY - MERVYN PEAKE, The Titus Books Trilogy, 1970, vg. Condition: please request a
Lot 656
FOLIO SOCIETY - MERVYN PEAKE, The Titus Books Trilogy, 1970, vg. Condition: please request a
80 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FOLIO SOCIETY - KENNETH GRAHAME, 'The Wind In The Willows' 1995, AXEL MUNTHE, 'The Story Of San
Lot 657
FOLIO SOCIETY - KENNETH GRAHAME, 'The Wind In The Willows' 1995, AXEL MUNTHE, 'The Story Of San
70 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FOLIO SOCIETY. Sixteen volumes of Thomas Hardy including Tess d'Urbervilles, The Woodlanders, and
Lot 657A
FOLIO SOCIETY. Sixteen volumes of Thomas Hardy including Tess d'Urbervilles, The Woodlanders, and
160 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - HARPER LEE, 'To Kill A Mockingbird', 1996; ALBERT CAMUS, 'The Plague' 1987; T. E
Lot 658
FOLIO SOCIETY - HARPER LEE, 'To Kill A Mockingbird', 1996; ALBERT CAMUS, 'The Plague' 1987; T. E
65 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - CHARLES DICKENS, 'My Early Times', 1988; RICHARD HAKLUYT 'The Tudor Venturers'
Lot 659
FOLIO SOCIETY - CHARLES DICKENS, 'My Early Times', 1988; RICHARD HAKLUYT 'The Tudor Venturers'
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY WITCHCRAFT INTEREST - 'The Witches Of Salem', 1982; JACOBUS SPRENGER & HEINRICH KRAMER
Lot 660
FOLIO SOCIETY WITCHCRAFT INTEREST - 'The Witches Of Salem', 1982; JACOBUS SPRENGER & HEINRICH KRAMER
55 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - ANTHONY TROLLOPE, Forty Seven titles, vg. Condition: please request a condition
Lot 661
FOLIO SOCIETY - ANTHONY TROLLOPE, Forty Seven titles, vg. Condition: please request a condition
140 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - HERMAN MELVILLE 'Moby Dick' 1974; 'Beowulf', 1974, and nineteen other folio books,
Lot 663
FOLIO SOCIETY - HERMAN MELVILLE 'Moby Dick' 1974; 'Beowulf', 1974, and nineteen other folio books,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - H. RIDER HAGGARD, 'African Adventures' Trilogy, 1995; ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, 'The
Lot 664
FOLIO SOCIETY - H. RIDER HAGGARD, 'African Adventures' Trilogy, 1995; ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, 'The
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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FOLIO SOCIETY - 'East Of The Sun West Of The Moon', illustrated by KAY NIELSEN, 2000; Five other
Lot 665
FOLIO SOCIETY - 'East Of The Sun West Of The Moon', illustrated by KAY NIELSEN, 2000; Five other
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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JOHANNES BLAEU. 'Glamorganensis comitatus vulgo Glamorganshire,' engraved, hand coloured, two
Lot 666
JOHANNES BLAEU. 'Glamorganensis comitatus vulgo Glamorganshire,' engraved, hand coloured, two
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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MAPS. Plymouth. 'Report of the Commissioners…upon the boundaries and Wards of certain Boroughs and
Lot 667
MAPS. Plymouth. 'Report of the Commissioners…upon the boundaries and Wards of certain Boroughs and
90 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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JOHN SPEED. 'Merionethshire Described 1610.' Hand coloured copper engraved, Englisg text to verso,
Lot 668
JOHN SPEED. 'Merionethshire Described 1610.' Hand coloured copper engraved, Englisg text to verso,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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