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LOT 2055
Natural History Books - Clarke - Remarks on the Sedimentary Formations of NSW
PUBLISHED 1878 A.D.
8 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (247 grams, 22 x 13.5 cm).
Clarke, Rev W. B., Remarks on the Sedimentary Formations of New South Wales, Richards, Sydney, 1878, 4th edition; lettered wraps; 165 pp., coloured folding map frontis, charts (some folding); with detailed collector record card and brief pencilled dealer not to title. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Camberwell Books & Collectibles, Australia, 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.
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LOT 2055
Natural History Books - Clarke - Remarks on the Sedimentary Formations of NSW
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History Books - Palmer - The Complete Hill Walker
Published 1934 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Palmer, W. T., The Complete Hill Walker Rock Climber and Cave Explorer, Pitman, London, 1934; original lettered cloth; xi pp. + 219 pp. + 32 pp [advertisements], illustrated; with a detailed collector record card. 599 grams, 22 x 14.5 cm
Near pristine condition. Scarce.
Acquired John L Capes, Cleveland, September 2007. 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 - Howson - Illustrated Guide to the Curiosities of Craven
Published 1850 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Howson, William, An Illustrated Guide to the Curiosities of Craven, Whittaker, London, 1850; original blind cloth lettered; xxiv pp. + 134 pp., folding map (loose) and illustrated; with detailed collector record card and ink manuscript 'Nicholas Reckert 1974' inscription to fep. 202 grams, 18.5 x 11 cm
Near fine condition; slightly loose. Rare.
Ex libris Nicholas Reckert, 1974. Acquired Tony Oldham by exchange, 1986. 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 - Willoughby - Australian Pictures
Published 1886 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Willoughby, Howard, Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil, Religious Tract Society, London, 1886; original pictorial cloth, aeg; 224 pp., coloured folding map, illustrated; with detailed collector record card and small ink 'HARRY HARGREAVE FAWCETT' stamp to inside front cover and reverse of frontis. 944 grams, 28.5 x 20.5 cm
Near fine condition; covers lightly soiled.
Ex libris Harry Hargreave Fawcett. Acquired Roz Hulse Ltd, Wales, July 2008. 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.
