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LOT 2162
Natural History Books - Shikama - Japanese Speleological Titles
20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 x 6 n- 10 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (434 grams total, 22 x 15.2 - 26.5 x 19.5 cm).
Group comprising: three publications or offprints by T. Shikama with Japanese text (some with parts English), two illustrated; all in lettered wraps; each with inked manuscript 'To Dr Simpson / with the Compliments of / the author' presentation inscription to front covers. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAuthor's presentation copies.
Ex libris Dr Eli Simpson.
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.
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LOT 2162
Natural History Books - Shikama - Japanese Speleological Titles
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
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Natural History Books - Casteret - Ce Que J'ai Vu Sous Terre
Published 1953 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Casteret, Norbert, Ce Que J'ai vu Sous Terre, Paris, 1949; original pictorial wraps with later clear acetate sleeve; 148 pp., French text, illustrated. with detailed collector record card and small ink manuscript 'le 25-4-50 / Marc Gauvity' inscription to half title and pencilled reference number to title. 507 grams, 23 x 17 cm
Good condition; spine slightly torn, stitching weak in places.
Ex libris Marc Gauvity. Acquired Libraire Guinard, France, July 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 - Farrer - Further Explorations in the Dowkerbottom Caves
Published circa 1865 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Farrer, James, Further Explorations in the Dowkerbottom Caves in Craven, privately published, nd (believed circa 1865); near contemporary half leather with lettered cloth boards with original back wrap bound in;12 pp., folding frontis; with detailed collector record card and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamp to title. 92 grams, 21 x 13.7 cm
Near fine condition; old bookplate scar inside front cover
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 - Vanderhecht - Guide-Album du Voyageur a la Grotte de Han-sur-Lesse
Published 1868 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Vanderhecht, G., Guide-Album de Voyageur a la Grotte du Han sur Lesse, Brussels, 1868; pictorial wraps with acetate cover; 50 pp. + erratum, text in French, illustrated and with folding map (detached); with detailed collector record card, pencilled inscription to half title. 140 grams, 19 x 15.5 cm
Good condition; front cover and half title near detached, map loose. Rare.
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.
