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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 - Australia, New South Wales - The Railway Guide
Published 1879 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Various contributors, The Railway Guide of New South Wales, Potter, Sydney, 1886, 3rd edition; original blind stamped and lettered faux leather; 148 pp. + advertisements, illustrated, folding map; with two detailed collector record cards and ink manuscript 'NSW Railway Guide 1886' to title. 545 grams, 24.7 x 19 cm
Very good condition; minor binding wear and browning to pages. 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 - Gleave - Yorkshire Caves
Published 1900 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Gleave, J. J., Yorkshire Caves - Victoria Cave Settle Ingleborough Cave Clapham Yordas Cave Ingleton, Sowler, Manchester, 1900; later buckram with original wraps bound in; 19 pp. + 17 blanks at back, woodcut frontis; with detailed collector record card and ink 'E SIMPSON' stamps inside front cover and title. 200 grams, 21.5 x 14 cm
Fine condition. Rare.
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 - Casteret - Dix Ans Sous Terre
Published 1933 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Casteret, Norbert, Dix Ans Sous Terre Campagnes d'un Explorateur Solitaire, LAP, Paris, 1933, pictorial paperback; 313 pp., French text; illustrated; with detailed collector card. 302 grams, 19 x 12 cm
Near fine condition; slight wear at spine.
Acquired Bouquinerie de la Reade, France, February 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.
