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LOT 2120
Natural History Books - Thornycroft - The Story of Cheddar
PUBLISHED 1949 A.D.
7 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (188 grams, 18.2 x 12.5 cm).
Thornycroft, L. B., The Story of Cheddar its Gorge Caves and Ancient History, Barnicotts, Taunton, 1949, 2st edition; original pictorial wraps; 150 pp., illustrated (some folding); with detailed collector record card. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Tony Oldham, Wales, May 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 2120
Natural History Books - Thornycroft - The Story of Cheddar
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
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Natural History Books - Ramaciotti - The Wonderful Caves of Western Australia - 1902
Published 1902 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Ramaciotti, L., The Wonderful Caves of Western Australia, Perth, 1902; original lettered wraps; 22 pp. + 5 pl., illustrated; with detailed collector record card. 140 grams, 29 x 22 cm
Near fine condition; water splash-mark to front cover. Rare.
Acquired Pioneer Books, Australia, June 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 - Mitchell - Yorkshire Caves and Potholes, Volumes 1 and 2
Published 1948 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Mitchell, Albert, Yorkshire Caves and Potholes 1 - North Ribblesdale, Skipton, nd (believed 1948); xv pp. + 81 pp. + 18 pp. [advertisements], illustrated; WITH Yorkshire Caves and Potholes 2 - Under Ingleborough, Skipton , nd (believed 1948); xi pp. + 140 pp., illustrated; both in lettered card covers; with detailed collector record cards. 411 grams total, 19 x 13 cm each
First near fine; second with tear to upper spine. Both scarce.
The property of Mr and Mrs PR of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members. Accompanied by hand-written record cards 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 - Victoria Cave - Reports and Pamphlets
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A mixed group of reports and pamphlets on Victoria cave, Settle including a 1908 typescript exploration report by G.H. Brown; five subsequent reports and 1925 printed guide pamphlet on its history and exploration. 225 grams total,18.5 x 12.5 - 27 x 21 cm
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.
