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LOT 2182
Natural History Books - [Anonymous] - Horrock's Handy Guide to the Blue Mountains and Caves of NSW
PUBLISHED 1890 A.D.
8 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. (187 grams, 22 x 14 cm).
[anonymous], Horrock's Handy Guide to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves of NSW, Sydney, nd (1898), 2nd edition; later plain wraps with inked title with original printed wraps bound in; 120 pp., folding map (torn); with detailed collector record card and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamp to front cover. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx libris Dr Eli Simpson.
Acquired Miss C M Rawdin,1982.
The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
Accompanied by a hand-written record card from Mr and Mrs PR.
This lot is from the collection assembled by a man who pursued a lifelong interest in speleology - the study of natural cave systems and he sought out important books on the subject ranging from 18th century classic works to rare pamphlets and offprints. The first book apparently acquired, by way of a gift from a family friend in 1955, when he was living as a young man in Australia and exploring the famed Jenolan Caves in New South Wales. For over fifty years, as he moved around the world, his interest expanded into USA cave systems and those in the United Kingdom and Europe. Many of the books have a pedigree of previous ownership and almost all are accompanied by meticulous index cards that record not only the full bibliographic information for each book but also when, where and from whom it was acquired, together with the price paid; the cards are often punctuated with pithy personal comments that show clearly the depth of interest in the subject. The collection represents an unrivalled opportunity today for collectors and others to acquire rare and important works.
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LOT 2182
Natural History Books - [Anonymous] - Horrock's Handy Guide to the Blue Mountains and Caves of NSW
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Natural History Books - Various - Narracoorte Caves Guides
Published 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Group comprising: Bevilaqua, Harry G., Views of the Narracoorte Caves, privately published, nd; card wraps, stapled; series of photographic views; WITH Davidge, C. W., Narracoorte Caves and Town, Osboldstone, Melbourne, privately published, nd; card wraps, stapled; series of photographic views; WITH Gurry, L. J. Views of the Naracoorte Caves and Township, Gurry, Naracoorte, nd; card wraps, laced; series of photographic views. 266 grams total, 25 x 15.3 - 25.6 x 20.3 cm
Generally fine condition. All scarce.
The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
This lot is from the collection assembled by a man who pursued a lifelong interest in speleology - the study of natural cave systems and he sought out important books on the subject ranging from 18th century classic works to rare pamphlets and offprints. The first book apparently acquired, by way of a gift from a family friend in 1955, when he was living as a young man in Australia and exploring the famed Jenolan Caves in New South Wales. For over fifty years, as he moved around the world, his interest expanded into USA cave systems and those in the United Kingdom and Europe. Many of the books have a pedigree of previous ownership and almost all are accompanied by meticulous index cards that record not only the full bibliographic information for each book but also when, where and from whom it was acquired, together with the price paid; the cards are often punctuated with pithy personal comments that show clearly the depth of interest in the subject. The collection represents an unrivalled opportunity today for collectors and others to acquire rare and important works. -
Natural History Books - Barrett - Australian Caves, Cliffs and Waterfalls
Published 1944 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Barrett, Charles, Australian Caves Cliffs and Waterfalls, Melbourne, 1944; original cloth with papered boards and dustwrapper; 127 pp., illustrated; with detailed collector record card. 473 grams, 23.5 x 18.2 cm
Book fine condition; dw rubbed with small tears, some very minor foxing.
Acquired Hartley's Books, New Zealand, June 2005. The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. Accompanied by a hand-written record card from Mr and Mrs PR.
This lot is from the collection assembled by a man who pursued a lifelong interest in speleology - the study of natural cave systems and he sought out important books on the subject ranging from 18th century classic works to rare pamphlets and offprints. The first book apparently acquired, by way of a gift from a family friend in 1955, when he was living as a young man in Australia and exploring the famed Jenolan Caves in New South Wales. For over fifty years, as he moved around the world, his interest expanded into USA cave systems and those in the United Kingdom and Europe. Many of the books have a pedigree of previous ownership and almost all are accompanied by meticulous index cards that record not only the full bibliographic information for each book but also when, where and from whom it was acquired, together with the price paid; the cards are often punctuated with pithy personal comments that show clearly the depth of interest in the subject. The collection represents an unrivalled opportunity today for collectors and others to acquire rare and important works. -
Natural History Books - Davis - Excursion from Lancaster up the Vale of Lune
Published 1849 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Davis, Henry Harrison, An Excursion from Lancaster up the Vale of Lune and from Kirby Lonsdale to the Caves of Yorkshire, Simpkin Marshall, 1849; lettered red cloth; 44 pp., illustrated; with detailed collector card, ink stamp 'E SIMPSON' to title and remnant of old bookplate to inside cover. 87 grams, 17.5 x 10.7 cm
Fine condition, near pristine; slight soiling to fep. Very rare.
Ex libris Dr Eli Simpson. Acquired Miss C M Rawdin, 1982. The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. Accompanied by a hand-written record card from Mr and Mrs PR.
This lot is from the collection assembled by a man who pursued a lifelong interest in speleology - the study of natural cave systems and he sought out important books on the subject ranging from 18th century classic works to rare pamphlets and offprints. The first book apparently acquired, by way of a gift from a family friend in 1955, when he was living as a young man in Australia and exploring the famed Jenolan Caves in New South Wales. For over fifty years, as he moved around the world, his interest expanded into USA cave systems and those in the United Kingdom and Europe. Many of the books have a pedigree of previous ownership and almost all are accompanied by meticulous index cards that record not only the full bibliographic information for each book but also when, where and from whom it was acquired, together with the price paid; the cards are often punctuated with pithy personal comments that show clearly the depth of interest in the subject. The collection represents an unrivalled opportunity today for collectors and others to acquire rare and important works.
