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LOT 2083
Natural History Books - Westall - Views of the Caves near Ingleton Gordale Scar and Malham Cove in Yorkshire
PUBLISHED 1818 A.D.
15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (1.01 kg, 39.5 x 27.5 cm).
Westall, William, Views of the Caves near Ingleton, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove, John Murray, London, 1818 (only edition); modern half calf with marbled boards by Period Binders, Bath (1985); 8 pp. text to accompany the 12 superb plates (modern tissue guards) captioned: Dovecote Gill Cave (south entrance), Entrance to Yordas Cave, Yordas Cave (looking towards entrance), Stalactites in Yordas Cave, Trees Above Weathercote Cave, Waterfall in Weathercote Cave, Weathercote Cave, Weathercoate Cave (from south side), Gatekirk Cave (looking from north entrance), Malham Cove, Approach to Gordale and Gordale Scar; most plates include human figures for scale; with collector record cards giving full details. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Tony Oldham, Wales, October 1984.
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.
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LOT 2083
Natural History Books - Westall - Views of the Caves near Ingleton Gordale Scar and Malham Cove in Yorkshire
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Natural History Books - Hughes / Thomas - Exploration of Cave Ha
Published 1874 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Hughes, Prof. T. McKenny and Thomas, Rev D. R., Exploration of Cave Ha near Giggleswick Settle Yorkshire, and On the Occurrence of Felstone Implements of the Moustier Type in Pontwnewydd Cave, Anthropological Institute, London, 1874; later red cloth with original wraps bound in; 10 pp., illustrated, with blank pages at back; with detailed collector record card and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamp to front wrap. 178 grams, 22 x 14.2 cm
Fine condition. Rare.
Offprint from Journal of the Anthropological Institute. Ex libris Dr Eli Simpson. Acquired 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, 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 - Sydney Speleological Society - Communications, Volumes 1-2
Published 1955-1956 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Various contributors, Communications, Sydney Speleological Society, Sydney, 1955 and 1956, issues 1 and 2; pictorial wraps, stapled roneo typescript text; 1st issue: 74 pp., illustrated; 2nd issue: 86 pp., illustrated BOUND WITH Orange Speleological Society 8 pp., illustrated; with detailed collector record card. 360 grams, 26.5 x 21 cm
Near fine condition. Very rare.
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 - 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.
