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LOT 2075
Natural History Books - Roberts - History of Wetton Thor's Cave and Ecton Mines
PUBLISHED 1900 A.D.
7 3/8 x 5 1/4 in. (262 grams, 18.6 x 13 cm).
Roberts, James, History of Wetton, Thor's Cave and Ecton Mines in the Neighbourhood of Dovedale, Manifold Valley and Beresford Dale, Osbourne, Ashbourne, 1900; original cloth lettered; 184 pp., with detailed collector record card and inked manuscript 'Multo in Parvo / A small token to / Mr Edwd Bowerman / from the Author / James Roberts / Holcombe Rogus / Ascension Day 1911' presentation inscription in seven lines to inside front cover. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx libris Edward Bowerman (gift of author, 1911).
Acquired Heartland Old Books, Devon, October 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 2075
Natural History Books - Roberts - History of Wetton Thor's Cave and Ecton Mines
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Natural History Books - Lloyd / King - Description of Elden Hole in Derbyshire
Published 1771 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
LLoyd, J. and King, Edward, An Account of Elden Hole in Derbyshire with some Observations upon it, extract from Philosophical Transactions, vol.LXI, 1771; disbound; pp.250-265 (p.265 in photocopy), 2 folding plates; with detailed collector record card. 52 grams, 22 x 17 cm
Fine condition. Rare.
Acquired Booksets, Shropshire, March 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 - Dept of Mines - Records of the Geological Survey of NSW, Volume IX (part 1)
Published 1909 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Department of Mines, Records of the Geological Survey of New South Wales, Sydney, 1909; original printed papered boards (spine broken); 54 pp., illustrated (some folding); with detailed collector record card and printed 'Franklin Institute Library, Philadelphia' label to inside front cover and same perforated to title. 476 grams, 24 x 18 cm
Fair condition; needs rebinding. Rare.
Ex libris Franklin Institute Library, Philadelphia, USA (1911). 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 - Siffre - Dans les Abimes de la Terre
Published 1975 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Siffre, Michel, Dans les Abimes de la Terre, Flammarion, France, 1975; cloth with dustwrapper; 303 pp., French text, illustrated (some colour). 1 kg, 26.7 x 18.7 cm
Near fine condition; small tear to dw.
The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
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.
