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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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CHARLES JOHNSON. 'The Ferns of Great Britain'. First edition, original brown cloth boards with
Lot 402
CHARLES JOHNSON. 'The Ferns of Great Britain'. First edition, original brown cloth boards with
70 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
MEA ALLAN. 'The Tradescants: Their Plants, Gardens, and Museum 1570-1662'. Uncorrected proof,
Lot 403
MEA ALLAN. 'The Tradescants: Their Plants, Gardens, and Museum 1570-1662'. Uncorrected proof,
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
ELSA FELSKO. 'Portraits of Wild Flowers'. Unclipped dj, original cloth, 140 plates after
Lot 404
ELSA FELSKO. 'Portraits of Wild Flowers'. Unclipped dj, original cloth, 140 plates after
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
ELEANOUR SINCLAIR ROHDE. 'The Old Gardening Books'. First edition, original boards, untrimmed edges,
Lot 405
ELEANOUR SINCLAIR ROHDE. 'The Old Gardening Books'. First edition, original boards, untrimmed edges,
60 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
MILES HADFIELD. 'Gardening in Britain.' First edition, original cloth, clipped dj, foxing to the
Lot 406
MILES HADFIELD. 'Gardening in Britain.' First edition, original cloth, clipped dj, foxing to the
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
W. ROBINSON. 'The Parks, Promenades & Gardens of Paris.' Original decorative gilt boards,
Lot 407
W. ROBINSON. 'The Parks, Promenades & Gardens of Paris.' Original decorative gilt boards,
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
NARAYAN P. MANANDHAR. 'Plants and People of Nepal.' 4to, unclipped dj, original cloth, Timber Press,
Lot 408
NARAYAN P. MANANDHAR. 'Plants and People of Nepal.' 4to, unclipped dj, original cloth, Timber Press,
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANICAL & HORTICULTURAL INTEREST. Ten hardbacks including the two volume 'Botanical Garden' by
Lot 409
BOTANICAL & HORTICULTURAL INTEREST. Ten hardbacks including the two volume 'Botanical Garden' by
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
GEORGE MACKAY BROWN. 'In the Margins of a Shakespeare'. Signed by author and illustrator, wood-
Lot 410
GEORGE MACKAY BROWN. 'In the Margins of a Shakespeare'. Signed by author and illustrator, wood-
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HERON BOOKS- 'The Greatest Masterpieces of Russian Literature'. Including Gogol, Dostoevsky, and
Lot 411
HERON BOOKS- 'The Greatest Masterpieces of Russian Literature'. Including Gogol, Dostoevsky, and
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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COLIN N. FRENCH et al. 'Flora of Cornwall: Atlas of the Flowering Plants and Ferns of Cornwall'. 1st
Lot 412
COLIN N. FRENCH et al. 'Flora of Cornwall: Atlas of the Flowering Plants and Ferns of Cornwall'. 1st
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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EMMET J. JUDZIEWICZ et al. 'American Bamboos'. 1st edition, original cloth, unclipped dj,
Lot 413
EMMET J. JUDZIEWICZ et al. 'American Bamboos'. 1st edition, original cloth, unclipped dj,
45 GBP
80 - 160 GBP
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A. B. FREEMAN-MITFORD. 'The Bamboo Garden'. 1st edition, original cloth with gilt decortation,
Lot 414
A. B. FREEMAN-MITFORD. 'The Bamboo Garden'. 1st edition, original cloth with gilt decortation,
40 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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WANG DAJUN and SHEN SHAP-JIN. 'Bamboos of China'. Original cloth, unclipped dj, iustrations
Lot 415
WANG DAJUN and SHEN SHAP-JIN. 'Bamboos of China'. Original cloth, unclipped dj, iustrations
40 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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E. J. LOWE. 'Our Native Ferns'. Two volumes, many coloured plates, original cloth, inscribed and
Lot 416
E. J. LOWE. 'Our Native Ferns'. Two volumes, many coloured plates, original cloth, inscribed and
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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DONALD R. HODEL. 'CHAMAEDOREA PALMS: The Species and Their Cultivation'. Original cloth, unclipped
Lot 417
DONALD R. HODEL. 'CHAMAEDOREA PALMS: The Species and Their Cultivation'. Original cloth, unclipped
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
JEROME K. JEROME. 'Three Men in a Boat'. First edition, original cloth, spine cloth loose, front
Lot 418
JEROME K. JEROME. 'Three Men in a Boat'. First edition, original cloth, spine cloth loose, front
55 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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SIR ROBERT SITWELL. 'On The Making of Gardens'. Number 822 of 100, original green cloth with gilt to
Lot 419
SIR ROBERT SITWELL. 'On The Making of Gardens'. Number 822 of 100, original green cloth with gilt to
55 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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GEORGE E. BIRD. 'Hangchow Holidays.' Half bound in leatherette with cream paper boards, paper
Lot 420
GEORGE E. BIRD. 'Hangchow Holidays.' Half bound in leatherette with cream paper boards, paper
140 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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BOTANY. 'Flora of Nealand'. Five volumes, original cloth, unclipped dj's, P. D. Hasselberg,
Lot 421
BOTANY. 'Flora of Nealand'. Five volumes, original cloth, unclipped dj's, P. D. Hasselberg,
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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MAPS- 'The Oarsman & Anglers Map of the River Thames from the source to London Bridge.' Scale 1
Lot 422
MAPS- 'The Oarsman & Anglers Map of the River Thames from the source to London Bridge.' Scale 1"
35 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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LEWIS CARROLL. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' Original green pictorial cloth, spine chipped
Lot 424
LEWIS CARROLL. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' Original green pictorial cloth, spine chipped
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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F. HAMILTON DAVEY. 'Flora of Cornwall Being an Account of the Flowering Plants and Ferns Found in
Lot 425
F. HAMILTON DAVEY. 'Flora of Cornwall Being an Account of the Flowering Plants and Ferns Found in
110 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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SUE LEWINGTON. Five signed and eleven unsigned books. (16) Dr Rob Senior arrived in West Cornwall
Lot 426
SUE LEWINGTON. Five signed and eleven unsigned books. (16) Dr Rob Senior arrived in West Cornwall
45 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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JASON HILL. 'The Contemplative Gardener.' First edition, original cloth, clipped dj, spine dj
Lot 427
JASON HILL. 'The Contemplative Gardener.' First edition, original cloth, clipped dj, spine dj
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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GRAHAME GREENE. 'Loser Takes All.' Firts edition, unclipped dj, original cloth, cloth chipped,
Lot 428
GRAHAME GREENE. 'Loser Takes All.' Firts edition, unclipped dj, original cloth, cloth chipped,
190 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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SHIRLEY HIBBERD. 'The Ivy, Its History, Uses, and Characteristics.' Higley decorative original
Lot 429
SHIRLEY HIBBERD. 'The Ivy, Its History, Uses, and Characteristics.' Higley decorative original
150 GBP
80 - 160 GBP
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'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.' Original cloth with gilt title and spine, fading to top of front board
Lot 430
'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.' Original cloth with gilt title and spine, fading to top of front board
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ADOLPHUS H. KENT. 'Veitch's Manuak of The Coniferae.' Original gilt embosed boards, illustrations
Lot 431
ADOLPHUS H. KENT. 'Veitch's Manuak of The Coniferae.' Original gilt embosed boards, illustrations
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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JESSIE M KING. 'Corners of Grey Old Gardens.' First Edition, coloured illustrations by Margaret
Lot 432
JESSIE M KING. 'Corners of Grey Old Gardens.' First Edition, coloured illustrations by Margaret
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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SIMON MILLS et al. 'Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine.' Churchill
Lot 433
SIMON MILLS et al. 'Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine.' Churchill
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HORTICULTURE INTEREST. Eighteen volumes on the cultivation and growing of particular plants, all
Lot 434
HORTICULTURE INTEREST. Eighteen volumes on the cultivation and growing of particular plants, all
70 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
E. H. Wilson. 'Plantae Wilsonae.....' Reprint edited by Charles Sprague Sargent, three volumes,
Lot 435
E. H. Wilson. 'Plantae Wilsonae.....' Reprint edited by Charles Sprague Sargent, three volumes,
20 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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AGNES ARBER. 'Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution: A Chapter In The Hiftory Of Botany 1470-1670.'
Lot 436
AGNES ARBER. 'Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution: A Chapter In The Hiftory Of Botany 1470-1670.'
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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WARREN R. DAWSON. 'A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century.' First
Lot 437
WARREN R. DAWSON. 'A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century.' First
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Tales From Shakespeare.' First edition, written by Charles & Mary Lamb, original
Lot 438
ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Tales From Shakespeare.' First edition, written by Charles & Mary Lamb, original
55 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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G. W. SEPTIMUS PIESSE. 'The Art of Perfumery, and the Methods of Obtaining the Odours of Plants.'
Lot 439
G. W. SEPTIMUS PIESSE. 'The Art of Perfumery, and the Methods of Obtaining the Odours of Plants.'
160 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. 'Sonnets of the Portuguese.' Limited to one thousand copies, original
Lot 440
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. 'Sonnets of the Portuguese.' Limited to one thousand copies, original
170 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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HORTICULTURE INTEREST. Thirty-four books including Charles Elliot, Melrose, Andrew Young etc. Almost
Lot 441
HORTICULTURE INTEREST. Thirty-four books including Charles Elliot, Melrose, Andrew Young etc. Almost
55 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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GEORGE SCHNEIDER. 'The Book of Choice Ferns.' Five vols, original pictorial cloth, rubbed ends to
Lot 442
GEORGE SCHNEIDER. 'The Book of Choice Ferns.' Five vols, original pictorial cloth, rubbed ends to
170 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'I Walked By Night: Being the Life and History of the King of the Norfolk Poachers.' Cheap
Lot 443
'I Walked By Night: Being the Life and History of the King of the Norfolk Poachers.' Cheap
0 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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R. D. Meikle. 'The Flora of Cyprus'. First edition, two volumes, original cloth, Robert Maclehose
Lot 444
R. D. Meikle. 'The Flora of Cyprus'. First edition, two volumes, original cloth, Robert Maclehose
30 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Dr ELSPETH BECKETT. 'Illustrated Flora of Mallorca.' Hardcover, coour illustrations throughout,
Lot 445
Dr ELSPETH BECKETT. 'Illustrated Flora of Mallorca.' Hardcover, coour illustrations throughout,
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'A Gardener's Year.' First edition, original cloth, slight fading to cloth,
Lot 446
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'A Gardener's Year.' First edition, original cloth, slight fading to cloth,
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Joan Haste.' First edition, original boards, insription on endpapers, some toning
Lot 447
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Joan Haste.' First edition, original boards, insription on endpapers, some toning
0 GBP
180 - 250 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Cleopatra.' First edition, original dark blue cloth with gilt embossed title,
Lot 448
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Cleopatra.' First edition, original dark blue cloth with gilt embossed title,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Rural England.' Two voumes, original cloth, spine ends rubbed, watermarks to
Lot 449
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Rural England.' Two voumes, original cloth, spine ends rubbed, watermarks to
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'The Days of My Life'. Signed and inscribed by author, first edition, two vols,
Lot 450
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'The Days of My Life'. Signed and inscribed by author, first edition, two vols,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Jess.' First edition (?), half leather, marbled boards, chips and rubbing to
Lot 451
H. RIDER HAGGARD. 'Jess.' First edition (?), half leather, marbled boards, chips and rubbing to
0 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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JOHN HUNT. 'The Acsent of Everest.' Original cloth, uncipped dj, toning on title page, toning to the
Lot 452
JOHN HUNT. 'The Acsent of Everest.' Original cloth, uncipped dj, toning on title page, toning to the
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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JOHN BETJEMAN. 'Ghastly Good Taste or, a depressing story of the rise and fall of English
Lot 453
JOHN BETJEMAN. 'Ghastly Good Taste or, a depressing story of the rise and fall of English
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A. E. Housman. 'A Shropshire Lad.' Wood Engravings by Agnes Miller Parker, original cloth, clipped
Lot 454
A. E. Housman. 'A Shropshire Lad.' Wood Engravings by Agnes Miller Parker, original cloth, clipped
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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GEORGE MACKAY BROWN. 'Epiphany Tales.' 94/145, signed by illustrator Rosemary Roberts, printed
Lot 455
GEORGE MACKAY BROWN. 'Epiphany Tales.' 94/145, signed by illustrator Rosemary Roberts, printed
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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KAREL CAPEK. 'Krakatit.' First edition in English, original cloth, unclipped dj, slight tear and
Lot 456
KAREL CAPEK. 'Krakatit.' First edition in English, original cloth, unclipped dj, slight tear and
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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'Shire Discovering Series'. Twenty-three booklets, mostly fine; With five 'Dichfield's Litlle Wonder
Lot 457
'Shire Discovering Series'. Twenty-three booklets, mostly fine; With five 'Dichfield's Litlle Wonder
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Cassell's 'Flora: The Gardener's Bible.' An A-Z in two volumes, colour illustrations throughout,
Lot 458
Cassell's 'Flora: The Gardener's Bible.' An A-Z in two volumes, colour illustrations throughout,
35 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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'Wheldon and Wesley' book catologues mostly Natural History; With other catalogues including 'Mike
Lot 459
'Wheldon and Wesley' book catologues mostly Natural History; With other catalogues including 'Mike
0 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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R. A. Lidstone. 'A Practical Manual for Foil Epee and Sabre.' First edition, original cloth, cloth
Lot 460
R. A. Lidstone. 'A Practical Manual for Foil Epee and Sabre.' First edition, original cloth, cloth
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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J. H. FABRE. 'The Works of.....' Thirteen works, all in original green cloth, all early 20th
Lot 461
J. H. FABRE. 'The Works of.....' Thirteen works, all in original green cloth, all early 20th
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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JOHN SQUIRE. 'A Book of English Cheeses.' Signed by editor and illustrater, first edition, 158/
Lot 462
JOHN SQUIRE. 'A Book of English Cheeses.' Signed by editor and illustrater, first edition, 158/
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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