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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. WAINWRIGHT. 'A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells.' 50th anniversary edition, seven vols,
Lot 517
A. WAINWRIGHT. 'A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells.' 50th anniversary edition, seven vols,
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
'The Island Series.' Twenty-eight volumes, including a a signed 'Shetland', David & Charles, most
Lot 518
'The Island Series.' Twenty-eight volumes, including a a signed 'Shetland', David & Charles, most
85 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANY. 'The Rhododendron.' Two vols, folio, original cloth, unclipped dj, tears and chips to vol
Lot 519
BOTANY. 'The Rhododendron.' Two vols, folio, original cloth, unclipped dj, tears and chips to vol
140 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
WINIFRED CURTIS. 'The Endemic Flora of Tasmania.' Six vols, folio, original cloth, unclipped dj,
Lot 520
WINIFRED CURTIS. 'The Endemic Flora of Tasmania.' Six vols, folio, original cloth, unclipped dj,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
Twenty-eight 'Natural History' catalogues from the antiquarian book dealer RAYMOND M. SUTTON, JR.
Lot 521
Twenty-eight 'Natural History' catalogues from the antiquarian book dealer RAYMOND M. SUTTON, JR.
20 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
BOTANY and HORTICULTURE. 'Genera Palmarum: A Classification of Palms based on th Work of Harold E.
Lot 522
BOTANY and HORTICULTURE. 'Genera Palmarum: A Classification of Palms based on th Work of Harold E.
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
F. C. STERN. 'A Study of the GENUS PAEONIA.' First edition, folio, original boards with gilt
Lot 523
F. C. STERN. 'A Study of the GENUS PAEONIA.' First edition, folio, original boards with gilt
190 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
CHIANG YEE.' The Silent Traveller in Boston.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, clipped dj,
Lot 524
CHIANG YEE.' The Silent Traveller in Boston.' Signed, first edition, original cloth, clipped dj,
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
NEVIL SHUTE. 'The Far Country.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, tear to dj top of spine
Lot 525
NEVIL SHUTE. 'The Far Country.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, tear to dj top of spine
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
REV W. TUCKWELL. 'Tongues in Trees and Sermons in Stones.' Original decorative gilt boards, George
Lot 526
REV W. TUCKWELL. 'Tongues in Trees and Sermons in Stones.' Original decorative gilt boards, George
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
RONALD SEARLE. 'The Terror of St Trinians.' Third impression, original cloth, unclipped dj, MAx
Lot 527
RONALD SEARLE. 'The Terror of St Trinians.' Third impression, original cloth, unclipped dj, MAx
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
E. H. M. COX. 'Plant-Hunting in China: A History of Botanical Exploration in China and the Tibetan
Lot 528
E. H. M. COX. 'Plant-Hunting in China: A History of Botanical Exploration in China and the Tibetan
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
DOUGLAS ELLORY PETT. 'The Parks and Gardens of Cornwall.' Signed and inscribed by author, first
Lot 529
DOUGLAS ELLORY PETT. 'The Parks and Gardens of Cornwall.' Signed and inscribed by author, first
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
SUKI URQUHART. 'The Scottish Gardener.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, colour photos
Lot 530
SUKI URQUHART. 'The Scottish Gardener.' First edition, original cloth, unclipped dj, colour photos
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
'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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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Lot location: Penzance, Cornwall
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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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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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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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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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
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