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LOT 2130
Natural History Books - Verschuur - At the Antipodes
PUBLISHED 1891 A.D.
7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. (5.7 kg total, 19.5 x 14 cm).
Verschuur, G., At the Antipodes Travels in Australia New Zealand Fiji Islands the New Hebrides New Caledonia and South America 1888-1889, Sampson, Low Marston, London, 1891; original pictorial cloth; ix pp. + 333 pp., coloured folding map frontis and illustrated; with detailed collector record card and inked manuscript 'Louisa ? / 5th March 1900' inscription to title and pencilled dealer notes to fep. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired J & S L Bonham, London, November 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.
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Natural History Books - (Anonymous) - Postojnska Jama Pecina
Published 1978 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
[Anonymous], Postojnska Jama Pecina, Postojna, 1978, 1st edition (5000 copies); marbled card; 32 pp. [preface in several languages including English + 16 pp. [being a facsimile of 'Aedelsberge und Kronprinz Ferdinands Grotte I' by von Hoenwart (1830)] + 9 pp. ['Aedelsberge und Kronprinz Ferdinands Grotte II' (1832)] + 14 pp. ['Aedelsberge und Kronprinz Ferdinands Grotte III' (1832)] + 18 pl. [plus a title page (1830)]. 1 kg, 44 x 28 cm
Fine condition.
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. -
Natural History Books - Watson - Strata of Derbyshire
Published 1811 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Watson, White, A Delineation of the Strata of Derbyshire forming the Surface from Bolsover in the East to Buxton in the West, Todd, Sheffield, 1811; original quarter bound with lettered boards; 76 pp., folding geological section and engraving of a vase in text; with detailed collector card with ink 'E SIMPSON' stamp to title and manuscript ink 'With Mr Grainger's Compliments / to E Simpson, Austwick 1937' presentation inscription to inside from board. 312 grams, 24 x 18.5 cm
Good condition; small tear to top of spine and boards soiled, some browning to pages. Very rare.
Ex libris Dr Eli Simpson (gift of M Grainger, 1937). Acquired by gift of Miss C M Rawdin. 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 - Verschuur - At the Antipodes
Published 1891 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Verschuur, G., At the Antipodes Travels in Australia New Zealand Fiji Islands the New Hebrides New Caledonia and South America 1888-1889, Sampson, Low Marston, London, 1891; original pictorial cloth; ix pp. + 333 pp., coloured folding map frontis and illustrated; with detailed collector record card and inked manuscript 'Louisa ? / 5th March 1900' inscription to title and pencilled dealer notes to fep. 5.7 kg total, 19.5 x 14 cm
Near fine condition; spine lightly sunned and small tear at map fold. Scarce.
Acquired J & S L Bonham, London, November 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.
