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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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'VALHALLA', THE TRESCO SHIPS' FIGUREHEAD COLLECTION. National Maritime Museum, illusts, orig
Lot 61
'VALHALLA', THE TRESCO SHIPS' FIGUREHEAD COLLECTION. National Maritime Museum, illusts, orig
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30 - 60 GBP
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CHRISTOPHER WOOD. 'An Extract from the book "Adventure in Art".' By Lucy Carrington Wertheim, signed
Lot 62
CHRISTOPHER WOOD. 'An Extract from the book "Adventure in Art".' By Lucy Carrington Wertheim, signed
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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GOLDMARK GALLERY CATALOGUES. 'Dylan Waldron at Goldmark.' Fine; Graham Sutherland. 'Pembrokeshire
Lot 63
GOLDMARK GALLERY CATALOGUES. 'Dylan Waldron at Goldmark.' Fine; Graham Sutherland. 'Pembrokeshire
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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H. G. WELLS. 'Floor Games.' Photographic plates complete plus drawings by J R Sinclair, orig
Lot 64
H. G. WELLS. 'Floor Games.' Photographic plates complete plus drawings by J R Sinclair, orig
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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THE REV HOBART CAUNTER. 'The Eastern Legends and Romances.' Twenty-two engraved plates by William
Lot 65
THE REV HOBART CAUNTER. 'The Eastern Legends and Romances.' Twenty-two engraved plates by William
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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G. W. DASENT. 'Tales from the Fjeld.' A Second Series of Popular Tales, from the Norse of P.Chr.
Lot 66
G. W. DASENT. 'Tales from the Fjeld.' A Second Series of Popular Tales, from the Norse of P.Chr.
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RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Ogres and Trolls.' First edition, original illustrations by Robin
Lot 67
RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Ogres and Trolls.' First edition, original illustrations by Robin
80 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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GEOFFREY HOUSEHOLD. 'Xenophon's Adventure.' First edition, illustrations complete, orig cloth, dj
Lot 68
GEOFFREY HOUSEHOLD. 'Xenophon's Adventure.' First edition, illustrations complete, orig cloth, dj
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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SCARCE EARLY CHILDREN'S BOOK. 'Tales of Instruction and Amusement written for the use of Young
Lot 69
SCARCE EARLY CHILDREN'S BOOK. 'Tales of Instruction and Amusement written for the use of Young
710 GBP
400 - 800 GBP
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ROBERT ELLICE MACK. 'When All is Young.' Coloured illustrations complete with tissue guards by
Lot 70
ROBERT ELLICE MACK. 'When All is Young.' Coloured illustrations complete with tissue guards by
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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THOMAS CRANE and ELLEN HOUGHTON. 'Abroad.' Original chromo plates and illustrations, original
Lot 71
THOMAS CRANE and ELLEN HOUGHTON. 'Abroad.' Original chromo plates and illustrations, original
35 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Mermaids.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped dj, coloured
Lot 72
RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Mermaids.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped dj, coloured
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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RUTH MANNING SANDERS. 'A Book of Wizards.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped coloured dustjacket
Lot 73
RUTH MANNING SANDERS. 'A Book of Wizards.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped coloured dustjacket
65 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Charms and Changelings.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped
Lot 74
RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'A Book of Charms and Changelings.' First edition by Methuen, unclipped
55 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ELEANOR VERE BOYLE. 'A New Child's-Play.' Sixteen Drawings by EVB, first edition, photographed
Lot 75
ELEANOR VERE BOYLE. 'A New Child's-Play.' Sixteen Drawings by EVB, first edition, photographed
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KAY NIELSEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North.'
Lot 76
KAY NIELSEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North.'
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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SYLVANUS GRISWOLD MORLEY. 'An Introduction to the Study of the Maya Hieroglyphics.' First edition,
Lot 77
SYLVANUS GRISWOLD MORLEY. 'An Introduction to the Study of the Maya Hieroglyphics.' First edition,
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MARION M WINGRAVE. 'The May Blossom; or The Princess and her People.' Col plates and illustrations
Lot 78
MARION M WINGRAVE. 'The May Blossom; or The Princess and her People.' Col plates and illustrations
50 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ATHANASII KIRCHERI. E. SOC. JESU. Mundus Subterraneus in XII Libros digeotus quo Divinum
Lot 79
ATHANASII KIRCHERI. E. SOC. JESU. Mundus Subterraneus in XII Libros digeotus quo Divinum
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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies
Lot 80
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies
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COLONEL GEORGE GREENWOOD. 'Hints on Horsemanship.' New Edition, engraved plates complete, half-
Lot 81
COLONEL GEORGE GREENWOOD. 'Hints on Horsemanship.' New Edition, engraved plates complete, half-
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30 - 50 GBP
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DAVID COWLEY. 'Moulded and Slip Cast Pottery and Ceramics.' Paperback, Batsford, 1984, vg; NEAL
Lot 82
DAVID COWLEY. 'Moulded and Slip Cast Pottery and Ceramics.' Paperback, Batsford, 1984, vg; NEAL
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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GEORGE FREDERICK ARDON. 'Hoyle's Games Modernized.' Numerous original engravings, original cloth,
Lot 83
GEORGE FREDERICK ARDON. 'Hoyle's Games Modernized.' Numerous original engravings, original cloth,
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40 - 80 GBP
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THE ROYAL KALENDAR; OR COMPLETE AND CORRECT ANNUAL REGISTER FOR England, Scotland, Ireland and
Lot 84
THE ROYAL KALENDAR; OR COMPLETE AND CORRECT ANNUAL REGISTER FOR England, Scotland, Ireland and
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BOZENA NEMCOVA. 'The Disobedient Kids and Other Czecho-Slovak Fairy Tales.' Col and other plates
Lot 85
BOZENA NEMCOVA. 'The Disobedient Kids and Other Czecho-Slovak Fairy Tales.' Col and other plates
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100 - 200 GBP
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THE BUNKUM BOOK, A TOPSY TURVEY TALE. Written by Audrey Hopwood. Illustrated by Maud Trelawny.Good
Lot 86
THE BUNKUM BOOK, A TOPSY TURVEY TALE. Written by Audrey Hopwood. Illustrated by Maud Trelawny.Good
55 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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CHARLES ROBINSON ILLUSTRATIONS. 'A Book of Days for Little Ones,' by Clare Bridgman, col plates
Lot 87
CHARLES ROBINSON ILLUSTRATIONS. 'A Book of Days for Little Ones,' by Clare Bridgman, col plates
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JOHN BANCKS. 'The History of John Duke of Marlborough....' Second corrected edition, later half
Lot 88
JOHN BANCKS. 'The History of John Duke of Marlborough....' Second corrected edition, later half
25 GBP
25 - 50 GBP
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J MORDAUNT CROOK. 'William Burges and the High Victorian Dream.' First edition, coloured and black
Lot 89
J MORDAUNT CROOK. 'William Burges and the High Victorian Dream.' First edition, coloured and black
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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JOHN STUART MILL. 'Autobiography.' First edition, orig half calf, gilt, chip to top of spine else vg
Lot 90
JOHN STUART MILL. 'Autobiography.' First edition, orig half calf, gilt, chip to top of spine else vg
85 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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MICHAEL UNDERWOOD M.D. 'A Treatise on the Diseases of Children, with Directions for the Management
Lot 91
MICHAEL UNDERWOOD M.D. 'A Treatise on the Diseases of Children, with Directions for the Management
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T GWYN ELGER FRAS. 'The Moon: A Full Description and Map of its Principal Features.' First
Lot 92
T GWYN ELGER FRAS. 'The Moon: A Full Description and Map of its Principal Features.' First
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PH. AUG. ALBRECHT. 'Astronomical Doctrines Presented in New Aspects.' Second edition, orig wps,
Lot 93
PH. AUG. ALBRECHT. 'Astronomical Doctrines Presented in New Aspects.' Second edition, orig wps,
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ARABELLA B BUCKLEY. 'Through Magic Glasses and other Lectures: A Sequel to 'The Fairyland of
Lot 94
ARABELLA B BUCKLEY. 'Through Magic Glasses and other Lectures: A Sequel to 'The Fairyland of
90 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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DR ANTONIO PENAFIEL. Nomenclature Geografica de Mexico. Etimologias de los nombres de Lugar
Lot 95
DR ANTONIO PENAFIEL. Nomenclature Geografica de Mexico. Etimologias de los nombres de Lugar
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WILHELM SLOMANN. 'Bizarre Designs in Silk: Trade and Traditions.' Published for the NY Carlsberg
Lot 96
WILHELM SLOMANN. 'Bizarre Designs in Silk: Trade and Traditions.' Published for the NY Carlsberg
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J. MANTON SMITH. 'Lecture Jottings: Jottings on My Journeys in Switzerland.' Illustrated and
Lot 97
J. MANTON SMITH. 'Lecture Jottings: Jottings on My Journeys in Switzerland.' Illustrated and
30 GBP
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FRANK AND JANET HAMER. 'The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques.' Fourth edition, orig
Lot 98
FRANK AND JANET HAMER. 'The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques.' Fourth edition, orig
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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LIZA GARDNER. 'The Handmade Tile Book.' First edition, orig boards, dj, 1999, vg; Plus two others on
Lot 99
LIZA GARDNER. 'The Handmade Tile Book.' First edition, orig boards, dj, 1999, vg; Plus two others on
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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GREG DALY. 'Glazes and Glazing Techniques: A Glaze Journey.' Reprint 1998, glazed boards, A & C
Lot 100
GREG DALY. 'Glazes and Glazing Techniques: A Glaze Journey.' Reprint 1998, glazed boards, A & C
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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OLIVER WATSON. 'British Studio Pottery: The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection.' First edition,
Lot 101
OLIVER WATSON. 'British Studio Pottery: The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection.' First edition,
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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KATE MALONE. 'The Allotment, New Ceramics.' Card covers, 1998, as new. Condition: please request a
Lot 102
KATE MALONE. 'The Allotment, New Ceramics.' Card covers, 1998, as new. Condition: please request a
0 GBP
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ROBERT LEE YELLIN. 'Ode to Japanese Pottery: Saki Cups and Flasks.' Signed author: To Tim, With best
Lot 103
ROBERT LEE YELLIN. 'Ode to Japanese Pottery: Saki Cups and Flasks.' Signed author: To Tim, With best
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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TONY BIRKS AND CORNELIA WINGFIELD DIGBY BERNARD LEACH. 'Hamada and their Circle from the Wingfield
Lot 104
TONY BIRKS AND CORNELIA WINGFIELD DIGBY BERNARD LEACH. 'Hamada and their Circle from the Wingfield
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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PAUL RICE, CHRISTOPHER GOWING. 'British Studio Ceramics in the 20th Century.' Orig cloth, dj price
Lot 105
PAUL RICE, CHRISTOPHER GOWING. 'British Studio Ceramics in the 20th Century.' Orig cloth, dj price
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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North Carolina and Southern Folk Pottery. 11th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival, Friends of North
Lot 106
North Carolina and Southern Folk Pottery. 11th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival, Friends of North
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ALEX GIBSON & ANN WOODS. 'Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist.' Orig card covers, second
Lot 107
ALEX GIBSON & ANN WOODS. 'Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist.' Orig card covers, second
15 GBP
25 - 50 GBP
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LESLIE HAYWARD. 'Poole Pottery. Carter & Company and their Successors. 1873-1995.' Orig cloth, di,
Lot 108
LESLIE HAYWARD. 'Poole Pottery. Carter & Company and their Successors. 1873-1995.' Orig cloth, di,
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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PETER BRANNAM. 'A Family Business: The Story of a Pottery.' Signed by Author, paperback, vg.
Lot 109
PETER BRANNAM. 'A Family Business: The Story of a Pottery.' Signed by Author, paperback, vg.
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TERRY FROST. 'The Waddington Galleries.' June 1961, damp-marked; BASIL BEATTIE. 'New Paintings.'
Lot 110
TERRY FROST. 'The Waddington Galleries.' June 1961, damp-marked; BASIL BEATTIE. 'New Paintings.'
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'Our Rapid Run through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & France. How we did them in seventeen days: To
Lot 111
'Our Rapid Run through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & France. How we did them in seventeen days: To
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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JOHN HASSALL ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Twins.' Verses by Edward Shirley, cloth-backed illustrated
Lot 112
JOHN HASSALL ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Twins.' Verses by Edward Shirley, cloth-backed illustrated
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GEO F MUNFORD. Munford's Old-Fashioned Visitors' Guide and Companion. Bright and Bracing Seaton
Lot 113
GEO F MUNFORD. Munford's Old-Fashioned Visitors' Guide and Companion. Bright and Bracing Seaton
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250 - 300 GBP
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JAMES M'CABE. 'Directions for Drinking the CHELTENHAM WATERS with a Selection of Cases, Illustrating
Lot 114
JAMES M'CABE. 'Directions for Drinking the CHELTENHAM WATERS with a Selection of Cases, Illustrating
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250 - 300 GBP
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G. MUIR MCKENZIE & A. P. IRBY. 'Travels in the Slavonic Provinces of Turkey-in-Europe.' With
Lot 115
G. MUIR MCKENZIE & A. P. IRBY. 'Travels in the Slavonic Provinces of Turkey-in-Europe.' With
240 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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WILFRED BROWN. 'From Ottery to Highgate: The Story of the Childhood and Later Years of Samuel Taylor
Lot 116
WILFRED BROWN. 'From Ottery to Highgate: The Story of the Childhood and Later Years of Samuel Taylor
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RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'Jonnikins and the Flying Basket.' First edition, colour and other
Lot 117
RUTH MANNING-SANDERS. 'Jonnikins and the Flying Basket.' First edition, colour and other
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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DONALD MCDONALD. 'Percival Norton Johnson.' First edition, orig half morocco, dj, signed author "For
Lot 118
DONALD MCDONALD. 'Percival Norton Johnson.' First edition, orig half morocco, dj, signed author "For
20 GBP
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MANMATHA NATH DUTT, M A. 'The Ramayama, Translated into English Prose from the original Sanskrit
Lot 119
MANMATHA NATH DUTT, M A. 'The Ramayama, Translated into English Prose from the original Sanskrit
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VERNON L S CHARLEY. The Principles and Practice of Cider-Making. assisted by Pamela Munford. With 16
Lot 120
VERNON L S CHARLEY. The Principles and Practice of Cider-Making. assisted by Pamela Munford. With 16
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