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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
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CHILDRENS BOOK INTEREST. 'Doll's House,' a spiral bound pop-up cardwrap book opening to 360
Lot 279
CHILDRENS BOOK INTEREST. 'Doll's House,' a spiral bound pop-up cardwrap book opening to 360
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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J. G. FRAZER 'The Golden Bough.' First three volumes, second edition, original blue cloth with
Lot 280
J. G. FRAZER 'The Golden Bough.' First three volumes, second edition, original blue cloth with
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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JANE AUSTEN. 'The Novels.' Five volumes, original burgundy cloth with gilt embossing, rubbed and
Lot 281
JANE AUSTEN. 'The Novels.' Five volumes, original burgundy cloth with gilt embossing, rubbed and
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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DANIEL DEFOE. 'The Fortunes and Misfortunesof the Famous Mol Flanders.' Two volumes, original
Lot 282
DANIEL DEFOE. 'The Fortunes and Misfortunesof the Famous Mol Flanders.' Two volumes, original
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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THOMAS HARDY. 'Tess of The D'Urbervilles.' Original burgundy cloth, MacMillian and Co, London, 1930;
Lot 283
THOMAS HARDY. 'Tess of The D'Urbervilles.' Original burgundy cloth, MacMillian and Co, London, 1930;
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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WINSTON GRAHAM. 'The Tumbled House.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Hodder &
Lot 284
WINSTON GRAHAM. 'The Tumbled House.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Hodder &
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Dogs of War.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates, London,
Lot 285
FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Dogs of War.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates, London,
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200 - 300 GBP
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JOHN LE CARRE. 'The Honourable Schoolboy.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates,
Lot 286
JOHN LE CARRE. 'The Honourable Schoolboy.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates,
50 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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PETER BENCHLEY. 'Jaws.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates, 1974; 'The Deep,' First
Lot 287
PETER BENCHLEY. 'Jaws.' First edition, unclipped dj, Book Club Associates, 1974; 'The Deep,' First
120 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
COLM TOIBIN. 'The Master.' Signed, first edition, unclipped dj, Picador, 2004; SIMON SCHAMA. '
Lot 288
COLM TOIBIN. 'The Master.' Signed, first edition, unclipped dj, Picador, 2004; SIMON SCHAMA. '
230 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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ART INTEREST. Twenty-five art books including 'The Evolution of an American Impressionist,' 'The
Lot 290
ART INTEREST. Twenty-five art books including 'The Evolution of an American Impressionist,' 'The
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ART INTEREST. 'Ravilious in Pictures,' four volumes, 'A Travelling Artist,' 'Sussex and the
Lot 291
ART INTEREST. 'Ravilious in Pictures,' four volumes, 'A Travelling Artist,' 'Sussex and the
90 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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PETER TAYLOR. 'A Long Fourth and Other Stories.' First published in 1948 owing to production
Lot 295
PETER TAYLOR. 'A Long Fourth and Other Stories.' First published in 1948 owing to production
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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CHARLES FRAZIER. 'Cold Mountain.' First edition, unclipped dj, first state with
Lot 296
CHARLES FRAZIER. 'Cold Mountain.' First edition, unclipped dj, first state with "man-woman"
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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ANNE TYLER. 'If Morning Ever Comes.' First edition, clipped dj, owner inscribed on endpaper,
Lot 298
ANNE TYLER. 'If Morning Ever Comes.' First edition, clipped dj, owner inscribed on endpaper,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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RICHARD FORD. 'A Piece of My Heart.' Signed, first UK edition, unclipped dj, Collins Harvill,
Lot 299
RICHARD FORD. 'A Piece of My Heart.' Signed, first UK edition, unclipped dj, Collins Harvill,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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LOREN EISELEY. 'The Night Country.' First edition, unclipped dj, Charles Scribner's Sons, New
Lot 300
LOREN EISELEY. 'The Night Country.' First edition, unclipped dj, Charles Scribner's Sons, New
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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MARGARET MITCHELL. 'Gone With the Wind.' Original cloth, sun bleached spine, MacMilian and Co,
Lot 301
MARGARET MITCHELL. 'Gone With the Wind.' Original cloth, sun bleached spine, MacMilian and Co,
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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MARJORIE KINNAN RWALINGS. 'When the Whippoorwill.' Original cloth, Charles Scribner's Sons, New
Lot 302
MARJORIE KINNAN RWALINGS. 'When the Whippoorwill.' Original cloth, Charles Scribner's Sons, New
0 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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ARTHUR SYMONS. 'Thomas Hardy.' 109/350, original cloth, fronticipiece image of author, spotting to
Lot 303
ARTHUR SYMONS. 'Thomas Hardy.' 109/350, original cloth, fronticipiece image of author, spotting to
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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ALISTAIR MACLEAN. 'Bear Island.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, The Book Club Associates, 1971; '
Lot 304
ALISTAIR MACLEAN. 'Bear Island.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, The Book Club Associates, 1971; '
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WILLY POGANY ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,' limited edition of 525, signed by
Lot 305
WILLY POGANY ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,' limited edition of 525, signed by
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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18th CENTURY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS. Thirty-three Italian engravings. Two by 'Lorenzo Garbieri,
Lot 306
18th CENTURY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS. Thirty-three Italian engravings. Two by 'Lorenzo Garbieri,
90 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese art book, published Beijing 1954. Condition: please request a condition report if you
Lot 307
A Chinese art book, published Beijing 1954. Condition: please request a condition report if you
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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FLORENCE K. UPTON. 'The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls,' First edition, original pictorial boards,
Lot 308
FLORENCE K. UPTON. 'The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls,' First edition, original pictorial boards,
140 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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MARIA LUISA BOMBAL. 'La Amortajada.' A hundered and five uncut pages, original publishers limp
Lot 309
MARIA LUISA BOMBAL. 'La Amortajada.' A hundered and five uncut pages, original publishers limp
0 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ. 'Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories.' Uk first edition, unclipped dj, Jonathan
Lot 310
GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ. 'Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories.' Uk first edition, unclipped dj, Jonathan
15 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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AESOP'S FABLES. 'Fables of Aesop and Others, Translated into English with instructive
Lot 311
AESOP'S FABLES. 'Fables of Aesop and Others, Translated into English with instructive
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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PAUL GALLICO. 'The Snow Goose.' Signed and inscribed by author
Lot 312
PAUL GALLICO. 'The Snow Goose.' Signed and inscribed by author "To D. F. Doublet in appreciation
110 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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WALTER DE LA MARE. 'Lewis Carrol.' signed by author, 32nd of 65 copies, first edition, original
Lot 313
WALTER DE LA MARE. 'Lewis Carrol.' signed by author, 32nd of 65 copies, first edition, original
90 GBP
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V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Orchard and Vineyard.' Signed and inscribed by author
Lot 314
V. SACKVILLE-WEST. 'Orchard and Vineyard.' Signed and inscribed by author "This Book painted by Ms
440 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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WILLY POGANY ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Atta Troll.' Signed and inscribed by illustrator, original boards
Lot 315
WILLY POGANY ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Atta Troll.' Signed and inscribed by illustrator, original boards
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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LEWIS CARRO. 'The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony, in Eight fits.' Illustrated by Henry Holiday,
Lot 316
LEWIS CARRO. 'The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony, in Eight fits.' Illustrated by Henry Holiday,
250 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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ARTHUR MACHEN. 'The Great God Pan and the Inmost Light,' First edition, original cloth, bumped
Lot 317
ARTHUR MACHEN. 'The Great God Pan and the Inmost Light,' First edition, original cloth, bumped
1,220 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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SIR JOHN HILL. 'The Family Herbal, or an account of all those English Plants which are Remarkable
Lot 318
SIR JOHN HILL. 'The Family Herbal, or an account of all those English Plants which are Remarkable
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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WALTER CRANE ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Legends for Lionel.' Original pictorial boards, a very good clean copy,
Lot 319
WALTER CRANE ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Legends for Lionel.' Original pictorial boards, a very good clean copy,
85 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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AYERTON SENNA INTEREST. Fifteen books including a Mario Donnini by Giorgio Nada Editore (2014), a
Lot 320
AYERTON SENNA INTEREST. Fifteen books including a Mario Donnini by Giorgio Nada Editore (2014), a
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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T. SMOLLET. 'A Complete History of England from Julius Caesar to the Treaty of Aix La Chapelle.'
Lot 321
T. SMOLLET. 'A Complete History of England from Julius Caesar to the Treaty of Aix La Chapelle.'
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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THOMAS HARDY. 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'. One of 325 signed copies by the author, 41 wood-
Lot 322
THOMAS HARDY. 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'. One of 325 signed copies by the author, 41 wood-
1,260 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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COMICS. Sixty-seven issues of 'Captain America,' by Marvel, earliest issue being 168. Condition:
Lot 323
COMICS. Sixty-seven issues of 'Captain America,' by Marvel, earliest issue being 168. Condition:
110 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Five Wisden books. 1938, 1951, 1958, 1974 and 1989. (5) Condition: please request a condition report
Lot 325
Five Wisden books. 1938, 1951, 1958, 1974 and 1989. (5) Condition: please request a condition report
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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MARITIME. Including 16 vols of 'Seabreezes', two boxes Condition: please request a condition
Lot 326
MARITIME. Including 16 vols of 'Seabreezes', two boxes Condition: please request a condition
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100 - 200 GBP
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THE EASTON PRESS. 'Lighthouses.' Collector Edition, full leather, all edges gillt, The Easton Press,
Lot 327
THE EASTON PRESS. 'Lighthouses.' Collector Edition, full leather, all edges gillt, The Easton Press,
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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THE CUNARD LINE. 'The Cunard Turbine-Driven Quadruple-Screw Atlantic Line
Lot 328
THE CUNARD LINE. 'The Cunard Turbine-Driven Quadruple-Screw Atlantic Line "Lusitania".' Original
260 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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EARLY CHILDREN'S BOOK
Lot 330
EARLY CHILDREN'S BOOK "Sketches of Little Girls." by Solomon Lovechild. Fourth edn, seven hand-col
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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THE NEW NATURALIST. A complete run of the 'Monograph', volumes 1-22, from good to very good, plus
Lot 370
THE NEW NATURALIST. A complete run of the 'Monograph', volumes 1-22, from good to very good, plus
430 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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THE GUTENBERG BIBLE. 'A Commentary, Historical Background, Transcription, Translation,' by Jean-Mari
Lot 371
THE GUTENBERG BIBLE. 'A Commentary, Historical Background, Transcription, Translation,' by Jean-Mari
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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WILLIAM ROBINSON. 'Gravetye Manor, or Twenty Years' Work Round An Old Manor House, being an abstract
Lot 372
WILLIAM ROBINSON. 'Gravetye Manor, or Twenty Years' Work Round An Old Manor House, being an abstract
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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JOHN PATRICK ROURKE. 'Mimetes: An Illustrated Account of Mimetes Salisbury and Orothamnus Pappe. Two
Lot 373
JOHN PATRICK ROURKE. 'Mimetes: An Illustrated Account of Mimetes Salisbury and Orothamnus Pappe. Two
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of
Lot 374
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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RUDYARD KIPLING. 'Soldiers Three: A Collection of Stories.' six works in one volume comprising
Lot 375
RUDYARD KIPLING. 'Soldiers Three: A Collection of Stories.' six works in one volume comprising
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James Curtis: 'An authentic and faithful history of the mysterious murder of Maria Marten, with a
Lot 376
James Curtis: 'An authentic and faithful history of the mysterious murder of Maria Marten, with a
35 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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C. PLINII SECUNDI. 'Naturalis Historiae.' Woodcut engraving to title page, rebound half Morocco,
Lot 377
C. PLINII SECUNDI. 'Naturalis Historiae.' Woodcut engraving to title page, rebound half Morocco,
230 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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R. RENNIE. 'Essays on the Natural History and Origin of Peat Moss.' Mottled calf with gilt
Lot 378
R. RENNIE. 'Essays on the Natural History and Origin of Peat Moss.' Mottled calf with gilt
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WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the culture and management of fruit-trees.....' Rare first
Lot 379
WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the culture and management of fruit-trees.....' Rare first
150 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the Culture and Managet of Fruit Trees.' New and Improved edition,
Lot 380
WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the Culture and Managet of Fruit Trees.' New and Improved edition,
100 GBP
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WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the Culture and Management of Fruit Trees......To Which are Added,
Lot 381
WILLIAM FORSYTH. 'A Treatise on the Culture and Management of Fruit Trees......To Which are Added,
100 GBP
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WILLIAM COBBETT. 'The American Gardener.' Stereotype edition, re-bound quarter morocco,
Lot 382
WILLIAM COBBETT. 'The American Gardener.' Stereotype edition, re-bound quarter morocco,
140 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. 'Hortus Cantabrigiensis; or, A Catalogue of Plants, Indigenous and Exotic,' by James
Lot 383
HORTICULTURE. 'Hortus Cantabrigiensis; or, A Catalogue of Plants, Indigenous and Exotic,' by James
60 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. 'The Gardeners Kalendar....' by Phillip Miller, full calf leather, engraved
Lot 384
HORTICULTURE. 'The Gardeners Kalendar....' by Phillip Miller, full calf leather, engraved
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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