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LOT 2139
Natural History Books - Green - Memoirs of the Geological Survey
PUBLISHED 1887 A.D.
9 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (550 grams, 24.6 x 16 cm).
Green, A.H., Memoirs of the Geological Survey of England and Wales - Geology of the Carboniferous Limestone, Yordale Rocks and Millstone Grit of North Derbyshire, HMSO, London, 1887; half calf with marbled boards by Tom Taylor, Old School House Bindery, West Keel, 2005; vii pp., 212 pp.; illustrated and with fold outs for geological sections; with detailed collector record card and ink stamp for 'E Simpson' to title with some pencilled annotations by him. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx libris Dr Eli Simpson (gifted to him Rotherham Caving and Climbing Club, 1941).
Acquired by git 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 2139
Natural History Books - Green - Memoirs of the Geological Survey
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
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Natural History Books - Dymock - Australia, Guide to Sydney & N.S.W.
Published 1901 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Dymock, W., Dymock's Illustrated Guide to Sydney, 1901, 3rd edition (10,000); pictorial wraps; 16 pp. [advertisements, title and contents], + 210 pp., illustrated, folding maps; with detailed collector record card. 263 grams, 18 x 12.2 cm
Good condition; covers worn and soiled, spine slightly torn. Rare.
Acquired Haynes & Sons, Australia, November 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. -
Natural History Books - Martell - Les Abimes
Published 1894 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Martell, E. A., Les Abimes les Eaux Souterraines les Cavernes les Sources la Spélaeologie, Paris 1894; original quarter calf with cloth boards; viii pp. + 580 pp., French text, illustrated, some folding plates and with frontis; with detailed collector record card. 2.75 kg, 31.3 x 23 cm
Fine condition; spine slightly sunned and minimal light browning to page edges. Rare and a lovely copy.
Acquired Tony Oldham, Wales, December 2982. 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 - Dawkins - Cave Hunting
Published 1874 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Dawkins, W. Boyd, Cave Hunting Researches on the Evidence of Caves Respecting the Early Inhabitants of Europe, MacMillan, London, 1874; later cloth; xxiv pp. + 455 pp., illustrated, coloured frontis; with detailed collector record card 1.3 kg, 23 x 16 cm
Near fine condition; light soiling to half title. Scarce.
Acquired Anne and Tony Oldham, Wales, September 1984. 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.
