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LOT 2152
Natural History Books - MacLean - Historical Archaeological and Geological Examination of Fingal's Cave
PUBLISHED 1894 A.D.
8 7/8 x 6 3/8 in. (310 grams, 22.5 x 16.5 cm).
MacLean, J. P., An Historical Archaeological and Geological Examination of Fingal's Cave in the Island of Staffa, Clarke, USA, 1890, subscriber's edition; original pictorial cloth; 49 pp., illustrated; with detailed collector record card and Haverhill Public Library bookplate to front inside cover with embossed library stamp to title and associated adhesions to bep and back inside cover. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx libris Haverhill Public Library (1891).
Acquired Tony Oldham, Wales, 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.
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LOT 2152
Natural History Books - MacLean - Historical Archaeological and Geological Examination of Fingal's Cave
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Natural History Books - Pennington - Barrows and Bone-Caves of Derbyshire
Published 1877 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Pennington, Rooke, Notes on the Barrows and Bone-Caves of Derbyshire with an Account of a Descent into Eldon Hole, MacMillan, London, 1877; original buckram with lettered spine; 124 pp. + 36 pp. [advertisements]; with detailed collector record card and inked manuscript 'with the author's compliments' to title and 'Nicholas Reckert 29/4/1975' to half title. 473 grams, 22.7 x 15 cm
Near fine condition; spine slightly rubbed and soiled, hinges a little worn. Scarce.
Ex libris Nicholas Reckert, 1975. Acquired Anne Oldham, Wales, January 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, was when 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 - Casteret - E-A Martel
Published 1943 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Casteret, Norbert, E-A Martel Explorateur du Monde Souterrain, Gallimard, 1943, 1st edition; pictorial paperback, pages uncut at top; 234 pp., illustrated; with detailed collector record card. 272 grams, 21 x 14.2 cm
Fair condition; spine torn, covers and paper browned and fragile; typical for the era. Rare.
Acquired Tony Oldham, 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. -
Natural History Books - Hutton - Tour to the Caves -bound with Smith - Limestone Caves of Craven
Published 1781 and 1866 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
H(utton), J., A Tour of the Caves in the Environs of Ingleborough and Settle in the West-Riding of Yorkshire, London, 1781, 2nd edition; 100 pp. BOUND WITH: Smith, Henry Ecroyd, The Limestone Caves of Craven and their Ancient Inhabitants, Liverpool, 1866; 34 pp., frontis and 1 plate (coloured); 19th century quarter calf with marbled boards and lettered spine; with detailed collector record card and manuscript inked 'this Book belongs to / John Matthews / Kendal / 1840 in four lines and a florid hand to first work and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamps to titles of both. 270 grams, 21.5 x 14.5 cm
Near fine condition; hinges a little worn. Both works rare.
Ex libris John Matthews (Kendal 1840) and Dr Eli Simpson. Acquired Miss C M Rawdin, 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.
