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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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WALKERS' TOY-BOOKS Series. The Book of Animals. Eight paged Chap-Book, woodcuts complete. Tan
Lot 142
WALKERS' TOY-BOOKS Series. The Book of Animals. Eight paged Chap-Book, woodcuts complete. Tan
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WILL KIDD Dickydidos. The story of two little people and a dog. Cloth-backed boards. Plates in
Lot 143
WILL KIDD Dickydidos. The story of two little people and a dog. Cloth-backed boards. Plates in
0 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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"The Shrines of Tut-Ankh-Amon". Texts translated with introductions. Vol II. by Alexandre
Lot 144
"The Shrines of Tut-Ankh-Amon". Texts translated with introductions. Vol II. by Alexandre
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
ANDREW LANYON The Helping Hand. An Artists' and Collectors' Accessory. A Pocket Critic. Signed
Lot 145
ANDREW LANYON The Helping Hand. An Artists' and Collectors' Accessory. A Pocket Critic. Signed
110 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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LION AND UNICORN PRESS. A Newe Booke of Copies. 1574. A facsimile of a unique Elizabethan Writing
Lot 146
LION AND UNICORN PRESS. A Newe Booke of Copies. 1574. A facsimile of a unique Elizabethan Writing
80 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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W HEATON COOPER. The Tarns of Lakeland. Orig cloth in vg condition, pictorial dustjacket torn at
Lot 147
W HEATON COOPER. The Tarns of Lakeland. Orig cloth in vg condition, pictorial dustjacket torn at
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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THE VALE PRESS. THE AMBER WITCH EDITED BY WILLIAM MEINHOLD AND TRANSLATED BY LADY DUFF GORDON.
Lot 148
THE VALE PRESS. THE AMBER WITCH EDITED BY WILLIAM MEINHOLD AND TRANSLATED BY LADY DUFF GORDON.
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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BRASSAI PHOTOGRAPHS. The Sculptures of Picasso by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler. Printed in France by Theo
Lot 149
BRASSAI PHOTOGRAPHS. The Sculptures of Picasso by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler. Printed in France by Theo
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
THE GRABHORN PRESS. The First Part of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare Illustrated by Mary
Lot 150
THE GRABHORN PRESS. The First Part of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare Illustrated by Mary
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder, A National Toy, with Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in
Lot 151
The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder, A National Toy, with Fourteen Step Scenes; and Illustrations in
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Arundel: A Tale of the French Revolution,' by Sir Francis Vincent, Bart,
Lot 152
VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Arundel: A Tale of the French Revolution,' by Sir Francis Vincent, Bart,
150 GBP
250 - 450 GBP
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"Struwwelhitler." 'A Nazi Story Book by Doktor Schrecklichkeit,' coloured plates complete,
Lot 153
"Struwwelhitler." 'A Nazi Story Book by Doktor Schrecklichkeit,' coloured plates complete,
65 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Martin french,' By John Bradshaw author of Dedham Park etc, first
Lot 154
VICTORIAN THREE-DECKER. 'Martin french,' By John Bradshaw author of Dedham Park etc, first
220 GBP
300 - 600 GBP
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LIEUT-COL HORT. 'Penelope Wedgebone: The Supposed Heiress.' First Edition, eight hand-coloured
Lot 155
LIEUT-COL HORT. 'Penelope Wedgebone: The Supposed Heiress.' First Edition, eight hand-coloured
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Bentley, G., E., Jr. 'Blake Books: Annotated Catalogues of William Blake's Writings in Illuminated
Lot 156
Bentley, G., E., Jr. 'Blake Books: Annotated Catalogues of William Blake's Writings in Illuminated
0 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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GARSTANG, JOHN. 'The Burial Customs of Ancient Egypt: As Illustrated by Tombs of the Middle
Lot 157
GARSTANG, JOHN. 'The Burial Customs of Ancient Egypt: As Illustrated by Tombs of the Middle
180 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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VICTORIAN TWO-DECKER NOVEL. 'Richard Dare by Mrs Alfred Baldwin.' First Edition, two vols
Lot 158
VICTORIAN TWO-DECKER NOVEL. 'Richard Dare by Mrs Alfred Baldwin.' First Edition, two vols
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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MAURICE RICHARDSON. 'The Exploits of Engelbrecht.' First edition, orig cloth, pictorial dusthacket
Lot 159
MAURICE RICHARDSON. 'The Exploits of Engelbrecht.' First edition, orig cloth, pictorial dusthacket
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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EDWARD BAWDEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Adam and Evelyn at Kew, or, Revolt in the Gardens,' by Robert Herring,
Lot 160
EDWARD BAWDEN ILLUSTRATIONS. 'Adam and Evelyn at Kew, or, Revolt in the Gardens,' by Robert Herring,
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. 'Lord of the Jungle.' Grosset & Dunlap Publishers New York, 1928, original
Lot 161
EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. 'Lord of the Jungle.' Grosset & Dunlap Publishers New York, 1928, original
10 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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POETRY, various titles and authors on poetry. (Box). Condition: please request a condition report if
Lot 162
POETRY, various titles and authors on poetry. (Box). Condition: please request a condition report if
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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POETRY, various titles and authors along with various other first editions and books. Condition:
Lot 163
POETRY, various titles and authors along with various other first editions and books. Condition:
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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GEORGE BRACKENBURY, The Campaign in the Crimea An Historical Sketch, accompanied by forty double
Lot 164
GEORGE BRACKENBURY, The Campaign in the Crimea An Historical Sketch, accompanied by forty double
15 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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WILLIAM BLAKE. 'Life of William Blake....by Alexander Gilchrist'. New and enlarged 2nd Edition, 2
Lot 165
WILLIAM BLAKE. 'Life of William Blake....by Alexander Gilchrist'. New and enlarged 2nd Edition, 2
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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IRVINE WELSH. Five signed copies inncluding 'Filth', 'Ecstasy,' 'Porno,' 'Glue,' and a hardback '
Lot 166
IRVINE WELSH. Five signed copies inncluding 'Filth', 'Ecstasy,' 'Porno,' 'Glue,' and a hardback '
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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JOHN MANSFIELD. 'Recent Prose.' First edition, origina cloth, Heinemann, 1924; With seventeen
Lot 168
JOHN MANSFIELD. 'Recent Prose.' First edition, origina cloth, Heinemann, 1924; With seventeen
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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YOZO KURIHAMA, Zen poetry Photobook, Publisher Ito Bungaku. Condition: please request a condition
Lot 169
YOZO KURIHAMA, Zen poetry Photobook, Publisher Ito Bungaku. Condition: please request a condition
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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MINING and CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Spassky Photo Album.' 18 photos of the smelter and works at the
Lot 170
MINING and CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Spassky Photo Album.' 18 photos of the smelter and works at the
160 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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ARTHUR RACKHAM ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Springtide of Life,' first edition, original cloth, cloth worn
Lot 171
ARTHUR RACKHAM ILLUSTRATIONS. 'The Springtide of Life,' first edition, original cloth, cloth worn
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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C. LEWIS HIND. ' 'Turner's Golden Visions,' Original gilt embossed cloth, fifty colour
Lot 172
C. LEWIS HIND. ' 'Turner's Golden Visions,' Original gilt embossed cloth, fifty colour
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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BINDINGS. 'English Lierature: An Illustrated Record,' four volumes, half red leather with gilt
Lot 175
BINDINGS. 'English Lierature: An Illustrated Record,' four volumes, half red leather with gilt
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Arthur Rackham - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods 1924, Arthur Rackham - Snowdrop and other
Lot 176
Arthur Rackham - Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods 1924, Arthur Rackham - Snowdrop and other
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.
Lot 177
HELEN ALLINGHAM. 'Happy England'. Col plates, original cloth, 1904; Plus four other books.
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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SEAMUS HEANEY. 'Human Chain.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 2010; RICHARD MURPHY. 'The
Lot 179
SEAMUS HEANEY. 'Human Chain.' First edition, unclipped dj, Faber & Faber, 2010; RICHARD MURPHY. 'The
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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GREAT DOMEDAY BOOK. The 'Penny Edition,' facsimilie in six volumes, wooden boards with quarter
Lot 180
GREAT DOMEDAY BOOK. The 'Penny Edition,' facsimilie in six volumes, wooden boards with quarter
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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PERCEVAL LANDON. 'The Opening of Tibet. An Account of Lhasa and the Country and People of Central
Lot 181
PERCEVAL LANDON. 'The Opening of Tibet. An Account of Lhasa and the Country and People of Central
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities and Monuments of the County of Cornwall.' First
Lot 183
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Observations on the Antiquities and Monuments of the County of Cornwall.' First
630 GBP
180 - 360 GBP
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FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn with vol
Lot 184
FORTESCUE HITCHINS and SAMUEL DREW. 'The History of Cornwall.' Two vols, half calf worn with vol
40 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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VANITY FAIR. 1879-1880, one volume of the the full year, 204 full page illustrations with associated
Lot 185
VANITY FAIR. 1879-1880, one volume of the the full year, 204 full page illustrations with associated
160 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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VANITY FAIR. 1877-1878. 73 illustrations with accompanying text, bound in half red leather, hinges
Lot 186
VANITY FAIR. 1877-1878. 73 illustrations with accompanying text, bound in half red leather, hinges
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of Cornwall.' Facsimilie,
Lot 187
WILLIAM BORLASE. 'Antiquities Historical and Monumental of the County of Cornwall.' Facsimilie,
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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LADY BIRD. Hundred and twenty-nine 1960's and 70's Lady Bird books, mostly all previous owner pen
Lot 188
LADY BIRD. Hundred and twenty-nine 1960's and 70's Lady Bird books, mostly all previous owner pen
210 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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RICHARD & BRIDGET LARN. 'Shipwreck Index of the British Isles.' Original cloth, unclipped dj's, vols
Lot 189
RICHARD & BRIDGET LARN. 'Shipwreck Index of the British Isles.' Original cloth, unclipped dj's, vols
65 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Life in Cornwall in the Early Nineteenth Century,' original cloth, clipped dj,
Lot 190
CORNWALL INTEREST. 'Life in Cornwall in the Early Nineteenth Century,' original cloth, clipped dj,
60 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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D'ANVILLE. 'Compendium of Anvient Geography.' Translated from french, folding maps, half calf on
Lot 191
D'ANVILLE. 'Compendium of Anvient Geography.' Translated from french, folding maps, half calf on
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'The London Journal: A Weekly Record of Literature, Science, and Art.' Vol 29, illustrated
Lot 192
'The London Journal: A Weekly Record of Literature, Science, and Art.' Vol 29, illustrated
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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EDWARD GIBBON. 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' Six volumes (missing 7th), original
Lot 193
EDWARD GIBBON. 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' Six volumes (missing 7th), original
25 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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BINDINGS. 'Jane Austen: The Novels,' 6 works, bound in 5 volume, raised bands, ornate gilt
Lot 194
BINDINGS. 'Jane Austen: The Novels,' 6 works, bound in 5 volume, raised bands, ornate gilt
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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2000AD COMICS. Two large boxes full of approx 800, with some earlier programs 356-585 up to programs
Lot 195
2000AD COMICS. Two large boxes full of approx 800, with some earlier programs 356-585 up to programs
45 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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(GEORGE REMI) HERGE. 'The Adventures of Tintin.' Seven first British Methuen editions: 'King
Lot 196
(GEORGE REMI) HERGE. 'The Adventures of Tintin.' Seven first British Methuen editions: 'King
420 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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J. M. BARRIE. 'Peter and Wendy.' Illustrated by F. D. Bedford, first second and third editions,
Lot 197
J. M. BARRIE. 'Peter and Wendy.' Illustrated by F. D. Bedford, first second and third editions,
370 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Garden's.' By J. M. Barrie, original cloth, 50 tipped-in
Lot 198
ARTHUR RACKHAM. 'Peter Pan in Kensington Garden's.' By J. M. Barrie, original cloth, 50 tipped-in
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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MONICA JACKSON & ELIZABETH STARK. 'Tents in the Clouds: The First Women's Himalayan Expedition.'
Lot 199
MONICA JACKSON & ELIZABETH STARK. 'Tents in the Clouds: The First Women's Himalayan Expedition.'
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Harold Pinter. 'The Hothouse.' original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen, London; PHILLIP
Lot 200
Harold Pinter. 'The Hothouse.' original cloth, unclipped dj, Eyre Methuen, London; PHILLIP
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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MICHAEL CHABON. 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.' Scarce UK first edition, limpback,
Lot 201
MICHAEL CHABON. 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.' Scarce UK first edition, limpback,
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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WILLIAM PLOMER. 'Celebrations.' Signed and inscibed by author, Jonathan Cape, 1972; DOUGLAS DUNN. '
Lot 203
WILLIAM PLOMER. 'Celebrations.' Signed and inscibed by author, Jonathan Cape, 1972; DOUGLAS DUNN. '
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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CHRISTOPHER REID. 'In the Echoey Tunnel.' Signed, Faber & Faber, 1991; 'A Scattering.' Arete
Lot 204
CHRISTOPHER REID. 'In the Echoey Tunnel.' Signed, Faber & Faber, 1991; 'A Scattering.' Arete
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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RON HANSEN. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.' Uk first edition,
Lot 205
RON HANSEN. 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.' Uk first edition,
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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THE LATIN PRESS. 'Poems,' by Lewis Grahame, ex libris of John Blowey to pastedown, printed by
Lot 206
THE LATIN PRESS. 'Poems,' by Lewis Grahame, ex libris of John Blowey to pastedown, printed by
30 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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'The Cornish Review,' first nine issues, edited by Denys Val Baker, illustrated boards, cellophane
Lot 207
'The Cornish Review,' first nine issues, edited by Denys Val Baker, illustrated boards, cellophane
70 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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