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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

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Auction dates
Starts: 01 Oct 2021 17:00 BST
Ends from: 15 Oct 2021 14:00 BST
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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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Mullyon: Its History, Scenery and Antiquities,' by E. G. Harvey, original boards
Lot 241
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Mullyon: Its History, Scenery and Antiquities,' by E. G. Harvey, original boards
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'Matisse in Morocco: The Paintings and Drawings, 1912-1913.' limpback, tide marks to
Lot 244
ART INTEREST. 'Matisse in Morocco: The Paintings and Drawings, 1912-1913.' limpback, tide marks to
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'Chaim Soutine (1893-1943): Catolgue Raisonne,' in two volumes, unlcipped dj, carboard
Lot 245
ART INTEREST. 'Chaim Soutine (1893-1943): Catolgue Raisonne,' in two volumes, unlcipped dj, carboard
65 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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'The St Ives Times,' print run from Jan 6th-Dec 29th, tight text block with toning to leaves,
Lot 246
'The St Ives Times,' print run from Jan 6th-Dec 29th, tight text block with toning to leaves,
25 GBP
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FELINE INTEREST. Approx thirty books and booklets of mainly poetry and fiction. Condition: please
Lot 247
FELINE INTEREST. Approx thirty books and booklets of mainly poetry and fiction. Condition: please
15 GBP
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RICHARD and SAMUEL IZACKE. 'Remarkable Antiquities of the City of Exeter: Giving an Account of the
Lot 248
RICHARD and SAMUEL IZACKE. 'Remarkable Antiquities of the City of Exeter: Giving an Account of the
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'A Life of Picasso,' by John Richardson, two vols, unclipped dj's, Jonathan Cape,
Lot 249
ART INTEREST. 'A Life of Picasso,' by John Richardson, two vols, unclipped dj's, Jonathan Cape,
35 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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C. D. GIBSON. 'The Education of Mr Pipp,' riginal cloth, binding loose, b+w illustrations
Lot 252
C. D. GIBSON. 'The Education of Mr Pipp,' riginal cloth, binding loose, b+w illustrations
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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CAROL BECKWITH & ANGELA FISHER. 'African Ceremonies.' Two volumes in carboard slip case, origianl
Lot 253
CAROL BECKWITH & ANGELA FISHER. 'African Ceremonies.' Two volumes in carboard slip case, origianl
15 GBP
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'Topolski's Chronicle 1953,' vol one, water damage and tide mark to cardboard case and first and
Lot 254
'Topolski's Chronicle 1953,' vol one, water damage and tide mark to cardboard case and first and
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30 - 50 GBP
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FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn, craked
Lot 255
FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn, craked
85 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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W. A. COPINGER. 'The County of Suffolk, Its History as Disclosed by Existing Records and other
Lot 256
W. A. COPINGER. 'The County of Suffolk, Its History as Disclosed by Existing Records and other
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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BROWNE WILLIS. 'History of the Mitred Parliamentary Abbies and Conventual Cathedral Churches.' Two
Lot 257
BROWNE WILLIS. 'History of the Mitred Parliamentary Abbies and Conventual Cathedral Churches.' Two
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HUGH GRAY. 'Letters from Canada, Written During a Residence There in the Wars 1806, 1807, 1808...'
Lot 258
HUGH GRAY. 'Letters from Canada, Written During a Residence There in the Wars 1806, 1807, 1808...'
85 GBP
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BINDINGS. 'Cassell's History of the War between France and Germany 1870-1871.' Two volumes, half red
Lot 259
BINDINGS. 'Cassell's History of the War between France and Germany 1870-1871.' Two volumes, half red
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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JOHN VOWELL (alias HOKER). 'The Description of the Citie of Ercester.' Volumes II and III, loose
Lot 260
JOHN VOWELL (alias HOKER). 'The Description of the Citie of Ercester.' Volumes II and III, loose
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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JOHN WALKER. 'An Attempt Toward's Recovering an Account of the Numbers and Sufferings of the
Lot 261
JOHN WALKER. 'An Attempt Toward's Recovering an Account of the Numbers and Sufferings of the
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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CHARLES WICKES. 'Illustrations of the Spires and Towerts of the Medieval Churches of England.' In
Lot 263
CHARLES WICKES. 'Illustrations of the Spires and Towerts of the Medieval Churches of England.' In
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100 - 200 GBP
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EDWARD LEAR. 'A Book of Nonsense.' Eighteenth edition, publishers pictorial boards, coloured but
Lot 264
EDWARD LEAR. 'A Book of Nonsense.' Eighteenth edition, publishers pictorial boards, coloured but
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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WALTER CRANE. '1, 2, buckle my shoe.' Mounted on linen, re-stiched binding, inscribed by previous
Lot 265
WALTER CRANE. '1, 2, buckle my shoe.' Mounted on linen, re-stiched binding, inscribed by previous
80 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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HENRY MAYER. 'The Adventures of a Japanese Doll.' Original pictorial boards, rebound with new
Lot 266
HENRY MAYER. 'The Adventures of a Japanese Doll.' Original pictorial boards, rebound with new
30 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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ROBERT HUNTER 'A Box of Rain Lyrics: 1965-1993' Penguin books 1993; inscription on endpaper reads
Lot 268
ROBERT HUNTER 'A Box of Rain Lyrics: 1965-1993' Penguin books 1993; inscription on endpaper reads "
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SIR PHILIP SIDNAY KNIGHT. 'The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia.....Now the ninth time published...'
Lot 269
SIR PHILIP SIDNAY KNIGHT. 'The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia.....Now the ninth time published...'
360 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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JAMES GEORGE FRAZER, F.R.S., F.B.A
Lot 270
JAMES GEORGE FRAZER, F.R.S., F.B.A "The Golden Bough A Study in Magic and Religion" MacMillian and
15 GBP
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DENYS VAL BAKER, FIRST EDITIONS, William Kimber LONDON, various titles. (13) Condition: please
Lot 271
DENYS VAL BAKER, FIRST EDITIONS, William Kimber LONDON, various titles. (13) Condition: please
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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MARY WILLIAMS, Little Black Pigling; Wordens of Cornwall Limited Marazion and Penzance, signed and
Lot 272
MARY WILLIAMS, Little Black Pigling; Wordens of Cornwall Limited Marazion and Penzance, signed and
20 GBP
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BERNARD SHAW, The Adventure of the Black Girl in Her Search for God; R & R. Clark, Limited,
Lot 273
BERNARD SHAW, The Adventure of the Black Girl in Her Search for God; R & R. Clark, Limited,
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BOB DYLAN INTEREST, various titles and dates, biographies, illustrated histories, in a box.
Lot 274
BOB DYLAN INTEREST, various titles and dates, biographies, illustrated histories, in a box.
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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PENGUIN BOOKS, PELICAN BOOKS, SIGNET CLASSICS, paperbacks various titles, two boxes. Condition:
Lot 275
PENGUIN BOOKS, PELICAN BOOKS, SIGNET CLASSICS, paperbacks various titles, two boxes. Condition:
45 GBP
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BEATLES, JOHN LENNON INTEREST, various titles and publishers. (18). Condition: please request a
Lot 276
BEATLES, JOHN LENNON INTEREST, various titles and publishers. (18). Condition: please request a
10 GBP
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ROBERT GRAVES, Poems 1968-1970, Cassell & Company PROOF ONLY, from Mrs F Trueman, A. P. W WATT &
Lot 277
ROBERT GRAVES, Poems 1968-1970, Cassell & Company PROOF ONLY, from Mrs F Trueman, A. P. W WATT &
15 GBP
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G. E. STUDDY. 'Bonzo Alpiniste.' Pictorial limpback boards, Hachette, 1937; 'The Sea Hare,' a
Lot 278
G. E. STUDDY. 'Bonzo Alpiniste.' Pictorial limpback boards, Hachette, 1937; 'The Sea Hare,' a
25 GBP
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