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LOT 2175
Natural History Books - Trickett - Limestone Caverns of NSW
PUBLISHED CIRCA 1909 A.D.
10 x 7 1/2 in. (605 grams, 25.5 x 19 cm).
Trickett, O., Guide to the Jenolan Caves New South Wales, nd (believed circa 1906), 2nd edition; 76 pp., coloured cave plan, illustrated; BOUND WITH Guide to the Wombeyan Caves New South Wales, Geological Survey of NSW, nd (believed 1906), 1st edition; 34 pp., coloured cave plan, illustrated; BOUND WITH Guide to Yarrangobilly Caves New South Wales, Geological Survey of NSW, nd (believed 1905), 1st edition; 28 pp., coloured cave plan, illustrated; together in original lettered cloth; with detailed collector record card and small printed 'BERKELOUW BOOKDEALERS SYDNEY' label to inside front cover. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Berkelouw of Bennima, Australia, May 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 2175
Natural History Books - Trickett - Limestone Caverns of NSW
Sold for (Inc. bp): £163
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Natural History Books - Baring-Gould - Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe
Published 1911 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Baring-Gould, S., Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe, Seeley, London, 1911; original pictorial cloth; 324 pp., illustrated; with a detailed collector record card; 770 grams, 23 x 15 cm
Fine condition; few small spots and light paper browning.
Acquired Chevin Books, Yorkshire, September 2008. 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 - Carne / Jones - The Limestone Deposits of NSW (Mineral Resources No.25)
Published 1919 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Carne, J. E. and Jones, L. J., The Limestone Deposits of New South Wales, Mineral Resources No.25, Department of Mines Geological Survey, Sydney, 1919; original quarter cloth with lettered papered boards; xii pp. + 411 pp., illustrated, with folding plates and map; with detailed collector record card and inked manuscript 'V H Butterley / Beaumaris / Cullen Bullen' to inside front cover and 'R H Buckley' to title. 1.04 kg, 24.5 x 15.5 cm
Generally good condition; binding loose with some pages detached; folding map with repaired tear.
Ex libris V H Butterley and R H Buckley. Acquired Haymes & Sons, Australia, 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. -
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.
