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LOT 2069
Natural History Books - Buckland - Reliquae Diluvianae
PUBLISHED 1824 A.D.
11 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (1.53 kg, 29 x 23.5 cm).
Buckland, Rev. William, Reliquae Diluvianae or Observations on the Organic Remains Contained in Caves, Fissures and Diluvial Gravel and on Other Geological Phenomena, John Murray, London, 1824, 2nd edition; later half calf with marbled boards by Roberts of Chester, page edges uncut; pp.vii + pp.303 with 27 fine plates (some folding, some coloured) and index (lacking pp.299-302 of index); with collector record card providing full details; with inked inscription to fep for D Hay Fleming (dated 20 January 1921) and bookplate of Hay Fleming Reference Library, St Andrews (dated 1932) with later inked 'Withdrawn' stamp over. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx libris D Hay Fleming (1921) and Hay Fleming Reference Library (withdrawn).
Acquired Tony Oldham, Wales, January 2006.
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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Natural History Books - Baring-Gould - Deserts of Southern France
Published 1894 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Baring-Gould, S(abine), The Deserts of Southern France an Introduction to the Limestone and Chalk Plateaux of Ancient Aquitaine, Methuen, London, 1894, in 2 volumes; original pictorial cloth, illustrated; vol.1: xxii pp. + 296 pp.; vol.2: xii pp. + 303 pp. + 4 pp. [advertsiements]; with detailed collector record card 1.8 kg total, 23 x 16 cm each
Near fine condition; slight wear to hinges and spines darkened. Scarce.
Acquired Miton Books, Yorkshire, April 2005. Accompanied by a hand-written record card. 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 - Adam - Gem of the Peak
Published 1845 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Adam, W., The Gem of the Peak or Matlock Bath and its Vicinity, Longman, London, 1845; original blind cloth lettered; xviii pp., [pp.4], 438 pp., [4 pp. advertisements] with 2 folding maps (first with tear) and illustrated with plates and in text; with detailed collector card and inked 'MR CHARLES R PEASE JR' to fep and manuscript ink 'M Harrison' to title. 497 grams, 19.5 x 12.5 cm
Generally fine condition. Scarce.
Ex libris M Harrison and Charles R Pease Jnr. Acquired Tony Oldham, Wales, March 1983. 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 - Australia, New South Wales - Excursions Arranged for Members of BAAS
Published 1914 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Various authors, Excursions Arranged for Members of the British Association for Advancement of Science, Sydney, 20-26 August 1914; stapled lettered wraps; 78 pp., coloured folding map; with detailed collector record card. 154 grams, 18.5 x 12.2 cm
Near fine; small staple rust spots to covers. Rare.
Acquired Cambria Books, Australia, April 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.
