Loading, please wait...
LOT 2242
Observer Book Collection - 14 Titles
1951-1982 A.D.
5 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (2.36 kg total, 14.5 x 9.3 cm).
Comprising The Observer's books on: architecture, aircraft, dogs (2), soccer, horses and ponies, show jumping and eventing, flags, motorcycles, music, manned spaceflight and castles; all hardback, some with dustjackets, monochrome illustrations. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Lorna Doone - A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore
Circa 1920 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
R.D. Blackmore, London & Edinburgh, hardcover, 687 pp, colour and monochrome illustrations, awarded to Edith Evans for dressmaking, session 1919-1920 by Lancasterian Continuation School, Church Road, Tottenham. 324 grams, 17 x 11.5 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s. -
Kelly's Kent Directory - 1930
1930 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Kelly's Directory, Kent, with new map, London, 1930, hardback, 1109 pp, black and white illustrations; good condition. 2.08 kg, 26.7 x 18.1 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Books on Britain - 5 Titles
1955-1982 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Nicholas Witchell - The Loch Ness Story -London, 1979, hardback with dustjacket, 240 pp, monochrome images; The Essex Review. A Quarterly Journey for the County, July 1955, 208 pp, monochrome images; James Herriot's Yorkshire with photographs by Derry Brabbs, London, 1980, hardcover with dustjacket, 223 pp, colour images; The Best of James Herriot. Favourite Memories of a Country Vet, London, 1982, hardcover, 503 pp, monochrome and colour illustrations; Times Gone By - A photographic record of Great Britain 1856-1956, London, 1977, hardcover with dustjacket, 223 pp, monochrome images. 4.35 kg total, 21.7 x 14.2 - 29.2 x 22 cm
From the library of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
