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LOT 2089
Natural History Books - Hughes / Thomas - Exploration of Cave Ha
PUBLISHED 1874 A.D.
8 5/8 X 5 1/2 in. (178 grams, 22 x 14.2 cm).
Hughes, Prof. T. McKenny and Thomas, Rev D. R., Exploration of Cave Ha near Giggleswick Settle Yorkshire, and On the Occurrence of Felstone Implements of the Moustier Type in Pontwnewydd Cave, Anthropological Institute, London, 1874; later red cloth with original wraps bound in; 10 pp., illustrated, with blank pages at back; with detailed collector record card and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamp to front wrap. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceOffprint from Journal of the Anthropological Institute.
Ex libris Dr Eli Simpson.
Acquired Miss C M Rawdin.
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 2089
Natural History Books - Hughes / Thomas - Exploration of Cave Ha
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History Books - Taylor - Our Island Continent
Published 1886 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Taylor, Dr J. E., Our Island Continent a Naturalist's Holiday in Australia, SPCK, 1886; original pictorial cloth; 256 pp. + 4 pp. [advertisements], folding coloured map; with detailed collector record car and printed 'St Edmund's School Sarum' prize label for May 1898 to fep. 325 grams, 17.2 x 12 cm
Good condition; map torn at folds and with piece detached. Scarce.
Ex libris Alfred Barwell (St Edmund's School, Sarum prize, May 1898). Acquired Krokodile Books, Australia, February 2010. 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. -
Natural History Books - Speight - Craven and North-West Yorkshire Highlands
Published 1892 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Speight, H. (Johnnie Gray), The Craven and North-West Yorkshire Highlands, Stock, London, 1892; original pictorial cloth; 470 pp. +1 p. [advertisement], illustrated, some folding; with detailed collector record card and inked 'W Scott / Beansley' to fep and 'J H Robb / Beansley 1897 / WS' to title. 1 kg, 23.2 x 15.2 cm
Good condition; minor wear to binding, hinges slightly weak.
Ex libris W Scott and J H Robb (by gift 1897). Acquired Martin's Books, Wales. 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.
