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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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'The Aerial Atlas of Ancient Crete.' Original boards, large format, colour photos throughout,
Lot 531
'The Aerial Atlas of Ancient Crete.' Original boards, large format, colour photos throughout,
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
TOM SLACK. 'Happy is the Day,' 'Thody Bros,' 'Interesting Things About Birds.' All signed and
Lot 532
TOM SLACK. 'Happy is the Day,' 'Thody Bros,' 'Interesting Things About Birds.' All signed and
0 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
'Penzance: A Natural History and Antiquarian Society: Report and Transactions.' 1880-1898,
Lot 533
'Penzance: A Natural History and Antiquarian Society: Report and Transactions.' 1880-1898,
85 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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SETON GORDON. 'Afoot in the Hebrides.' First edition, original cloth, owner signature on end leaf,
Lot 534
SETON GORDON. 'Afoot in the Hebrides.' First edition, original cloth, owner signature on end leaf,
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Devil's Alternative.' Signed by author, first edition, original cloth,
Lot 535
FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Devil's Alternative.' Signed by author, first edition, original cloth,
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Day of the Jackal.' Reprinted before publication, original cloth, unlipped
Lot 536
FREDERICK FORSYTH. 'The Day of the Jackal.' Reprinted before publication, original cloth, unlipped
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANY. 'Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants.' Nine vols plus supplement to, original cloth,
Lot 537
BOTANY. 'Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants.' Nine vols plus supplement to, original cloth,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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BOTANY. 'Flora and Sylva: A Monthly Review for Lovers of Garden.......' Three Vols, 1903-05, 66
Lot 538
BOTANY. 'Flora and Sylva: A Monthly Review for Lovers of Garden.......' Three Vols, 1903-05, 66
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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D. D. C. POCHIN MOULD. 'Roads From the Isles.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, holes to
Lot 539
D. D. C. POCHIN MOULD. 'Roads From the Isles.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, holes to
40 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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RUSSELL BRADDON. 'Cheshire V. C.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Evans Brothers Ltd,
Lot 540
RUSSELL BRADDON. 'Cheshire V. C.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, Evans Brothers Ltd,
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
MARY RENAULT. 'The Bull from the Sea.' First UK edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, oxing to edge
Lot 541
MARY RENAULT. 'The Bull from the Sea.' First UK edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, oxing to edge
120 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
DETLEF HABERLAND. 'Engelbert Kaempfer 1651-1716 A biography.' First English edition, original cloth,
Lot 542
DETLEF HABERLAND. 'Engelbert Kaempfer 1651-1716 A biography.' First English edition, original cloth,
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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J. R. R. TOLKIEN. 'Lord of the Rings.' Folio Society, cardboard slip case, illustrations by Ingahild
Lot 543
J. R. R. TOLKIEN. 'Lord of the Rings.' Folio Society, cardboard slip case, illustrations by Ingahild
230 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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GRAHAM STUART THOMAS. 'The Old Shrub Roses.' Original cloth, clipped dj, Phoenix House, London,
Lot 544
GRAHAM STUART THOMAS. 'The Old Shrub Roses.' Original cloth, clipped dj, Phoenix House, London,
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. 'Great Flower Books 1700-1900,' by Sacheverell Sitwell, H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd, 1990,
Lot 545
HORTICULTURE. 'Great Flower Books 1700-1900,' by Sacheverell Sitwell, H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd, 1990,
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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LEN BURGE. 'Cornish Church Sundials.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, ex-libris stamp, spotting to
Lot 546
LEN BURGE. 'Cornish Church Sundials.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, ex-libris stamp, spotting to
25 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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NATHANIEL LORD BRITTON and JOSEPH NELSON ROSE. 'The Cactaceae.' 1937
Lot 547
NATHANIEL LORD BRITTON and JOSEPH NELSON ROSE. 'The Cactaceae.' 1937
40 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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PETER R. O. BALLY. 'The Genus Monadenium.' Signed and inscribed by author, original cloth, unclipped
Lot 548
PETER R. O. BALLY. 'The Genus Monadenium.' Signed and inscribed by author, original cloth, unclipped
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'The Land of the Blue Poppy,' by Frank Kingdon Ward, first edition,
Lot 549
HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'The Land of the Blue Poppy,' by Frank Kingdon Ward, first edition,
35 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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HORTICULCTURE and BOTANY. 'Orchids from Curtis's Botanical Magazine.' First edition, original cloth,
Lot 550
HORTICULCTURE and BOTANY. 'Orchids from Curtis's Botanical Magazine.' First edition, original cloth,
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ROBERT SOUTHEY. 'The Life of Nelson.'; Original gilt decorative boards, illustrations complete by
Lot 551
ROBERT SOUTHEY. 'The Life of Nelson.'; Original gilt decorative boards, illustrations complete by
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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DRENDOLOGY. 'Ancient Woodland: its history, vegetation and uses in England.' New edition, original
Lot 552
DRENDOLOGY. 'Ancient Woodland: its history, vegetation and uses in England.' New edition, original
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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'Britain in Pictures.' Seventeen copies including medicine, English country houses, cartoonists,
Lot 553
'Britain in Pictures.' Seventeen copies including medicine, English country houses, cartoonists,
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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GABRIEL HEMERY and SARAH SIMBLET. 'The New Sylva: A Discourse of Forest & Orchard Trees for the
Lot 554
GABRIEL HEMERY and SARAH SIMBLET. 'The New Sylva: A Discourse of Forest & Orchard Trees for the
35 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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C. C. VYVYAN. 'On Timeless Shores: Journeys in Ireland.' Signe by author, original cloth,
Lot 555
C. C. VYVYAN. 'On Timeless Shores: Journeys in Ireland.' Signe by author, original cloth,
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. 'The Garden Plants of China,' and 'Gardens in China,' by Peter Valder; 'Trillium
Lot 556
HORTICULTURE. 'The Garden Plants of China,' and 'Gardens in China,' by Peter Valder; 'Trillium
70 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. Nine books authored by H. L. V. Fletcher and eight by Margery Fish; With nine other
Lot 557
HORTICULTURE. Nine books authored by H. L. V. Fletcher and eight by Margery Fish; With nine other
0 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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SIR HERBERT MAXWELL. 'British Fresh-Water Fishes.' First edition, original green cloth with gile
Lot 558
SIR HERBERT MAXWELL. 'British Fresh-Water Fishes.' First edition, original green cloth with gile
0 GBP
80 - 160 GBP
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JOHN GERARD. 'The Herbal or General History of Plants.' 1975 facsimile of the complete 1633 edition,
Lot 559
JOHN GERARD. 'The Herbal or General History of Plants.' 1975 facsimile of the complete 1633 edition,
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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L. R. PRAEGER. 'The Genus Sedum.' 'An Account of the Sempervivum Group,' Repints, Verlag J. Cramer
Lot 560
L. R. PRAEGER. 'The Genus Sedum.' 'An Account of the Sempervivum Group,' Repints, Verlag J. Cramer
60 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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BOTANY. 'A Handbook of Succulent Plants,' by Hermann Jacobs, signed (?), first Engish edition, three
Lot 561
BOTANY. 'A Handbook of Succulent Plants,' by Hermann Jacobs, signed (?), first Engish edition, three
50 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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BOTANY. 'Excelsa Taxonomic Series: The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Rhodesia.' A complete
Lot 562
BOTANY. 'Excelsa Taxonomic Series: The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Rhodesia.' A complete
10 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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RICHARD ST BARBE BAKER. 'Among The Trees.' Signed by author, two vols, vol I 90/1000, vol II 435/
Lot 563
RICHARD ST BARBE BAKER. 'Among The Trees.' Signed by author, two vols, vol I 90/1000, vol II 435/
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
H. J. Elwes and A. H. Henry. 'The Trees of Great Britain.' Facsimile in seven volumes, original
Lot 564
H. J. Elwes and A. H. Henry. 'The Trees of Great Britain.' Facsimile in seven volumes, original
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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C. H. GREY. 'Hardy Bulbs.' Three vols, first editions, original cloth, vol II having unclipped dj
Lot 565
C. H. GREY. 'Hardy Bulbs.' Three vols, first editions, original cloth, vol II having unclipped dj
0 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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CHRISTOPHER LLOYD. Nine books including 'Garden Flowers,' 'Meadows,' and 'Exoctic planting for
Lot 566
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD. Nine books including 'Garden Flowers,' 'Meadows,' and 'Exoctic planting for
25 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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CHARLES DARWIN. 'The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms with Observations on
Lot 567
CHARLES DARWIN. 'The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms with Observations on
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
NEVIL SHUTE. 'A Town Like Alice.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, dj torn and creased, foxing to
Lot 568
NEVIL SHUTE. 'A Town Like Alice.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, dj torn and creased, foxing to
30 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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ALISTAIR MACLEAN. 'The Guns of Navarone,' 1957; 'South by Java Head,' 1958; 'The Last Frontier,'
Lot 569
ALISTAIR MACLEAN. 'The Guns of Navarone,' 1957; 'South by Java Head,' 1958; 'The Last Frontier,'
660 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HUGH LOFTING. 'Dr Doolittle's Garden.' First edition, original cloth, endpaper slightly loose with
Lot 570
HUGH LOFTING. 'Dr Doolittle's Garden.' First edition, original cloth, endpaper slightly loose with
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
EDGAR LAMB. 'The Illustrated Reference on Cacti & Other Succulents.' Five volumes, original cloth,
Lot 571
EDGAR LAMB. 'The Illustrated Reference on Cacti & Other Succulents.' Five volumes, original cloth,
25 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of
Lot 572
HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'Florilegium Imperiale: Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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HORTICULTURE. 'The New Flora and Silva,' E. H. M. Cox, 12 volumes, original cloth, some faded to
Lot 573
HORTICULTURE. 'The New Flora and Silva,' E. H. M. Cox, 12 volumes, original cloth, some faded to
40 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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E. A. BOWLES. 'A Handbook of Narcissus.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, Martin Hopkinson, London,
Lot 574
E. A. BOWLES. 'A Handbook of Narcissus.' Original cloth, unclipped dj, Martin Hopkinson, London,
55 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANY. 'Agaves of Continental North America,' Howard Scott Gentry, original cloth, unclipped dj,
Lot 575
BOTANY. 'Agaves of Continental North America,' Howard Scott Gentry, original cloth, unclipped dj,
40 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
S. REYNOLDS HOLE. 'A Book About Roses.' Original decorative cloth, ex libris, snd edition, William
Lot 576
S. REYNOLDS HOLE. 'A Book About Roses.' Original decorative cloth, ex libris, snd edition, William
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'A garden Potpourri from The Garden Club of Virginia Journal,' original
Lot 577
HORTICULTURE and BOTANY. 'A garden Potpourri from The Garden Club of Virginia Journal,' original
0 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
L. HUXLEY. 'Life & Letters of Sir J. D. Hooker.' Two vols, original cloth, Library stamp on title
Lot 578
L. HUXLEY. 'Life & Letters of Sir J. D. Hooker.' Two vols, original cloth, Library stamp on title
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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BOTANY. 'The Flora of British India,' by J. D. Hooker, seven volumes, original cloth, Bishen Singh
Lot 579
BOTANY. 'The Flora of British India,' by J. D. Hooker, seven volumes, original cloth, Bishen Singh
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANY. 'The Euphorbia Journal,' ten vols, original cloth, unclipped dj's, colour illustrations
Lot 580
BOTANY. 'The Euphorbia Journal,' ten vols, original cloth, unclipped dj's, colour illustrations
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BERNARD WALKE. 'Twenty Years at St. Hilary.' First edition, Methuen & Co, London, 1935. Dr Rob
Lot 581
BERNARD WALKE. 'Twenty Years at St. Hilary.' First edition, Methuen & Co, London, 1935. Dr Rob
25 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HERBAL. 'The Great Herbal of Leonhart Fuchs,' edited by Frederick G. Meyer, Emily Emmart Trueblood &
Lot 582
HERBAL. 'The Great Herbal of Leonhart Fuchs,' edited by Frederick G. Meyer, Emily Emmart Trueblood &
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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B. O. COVENTRY. 'Wild Flowers of Kashmir.' Three vols, original cloth with gilt embossed title,
Lot 583
B. O. COVENTRY. 'Wild Flowers of Kashmir.' Three vols, original cloth with gilt embossed title,
35 GBP
20 - 50 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
HAZEL BERRIMAN. 'Crysede: The Unique Textile Designs of Alec Walker.' Royal Instituion of
Lot 584
HAZEL BERRIMAN. 'Crysede: The Unique Textile Designs of Alec Walker.' Royal Instituion of
150 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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BRYAN PEARCE. 'The Path of the Sun: A Biography,' by Ruth Jones, signed by Brian Pearce and dated
Lot 585
BRYAN PEARCE. 'The Path of the Sun: A Biography,' by Ruth Jones, signed by Brian Pearce and dated
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
H. WALTER LACK. 'Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas.' Folio,
Lot 586
H. WALTER LACK. 'Alexander von Humboldt and the Botanical Exploration of the Americas.' Folio,
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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G. BRAMWELL EVENS. 'Romany an Raq.' Eight various titles. (8) Dr Rob Senior arrived in West Cornwall
Lot 587
G. BRAMWELL EVENS. 'Romany an Raq.' Eight various titles. (8) Dr Rob Senior arrived in West Cornwall
0 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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DENDROLOGY. Seventeen books including 'Shrubs & Trees for Australian Gardens', 'Flowering Trees &
Lot 588
DENDROLOGY. Seventeen books including 'Shrubs & Trees for Australian Gardens', 'Flowering Trees &
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
FRANCES A. BARDSWELL. 'Sea-Coast and Gardening.' Original cloth, b+w illustrations, spotting
Lot 590
FRANCES A. BARDSWELL. 'Sea-Coast and Gardening.' Original cloth, b+w illustrations, spotting
0 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
ORNITHOLOGY. 'The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs,' by T. A. COWARD, three vols,
Lot 591
ORNITHOLOGY. 'The Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs,' by T. A. COWARD, three vols,
90 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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