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Lot 153
England & Wales Cary (John), Cary's Pocket Companion to the Roads of Great Britian shewing all the post & market towns with the days prefixed on which they are held and the exact distances from the metropolis, 1791, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, inset map of Scotland, additional title in French above map, 560 x 460 mm, contained in a contemporary marbled card slipcase, slight wear to extremities, with, Rocque (John), The Traveller's Companion or the post roads of England and Wales with the distances in measured miles..., published Laurie & Whittle, 1794, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, 535 x 525 mm, contained in a contemporary marbled card slipcase with publisher's printed label to upper board, worn and frayed, plus Sayer (Robert), A new Map of the Roads of England and Scotland with the distances in measured miles from place to place..., 1789, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, inset map of 'Continuation of the roads of Scotland' 745 x 590 mm, contained in a contemporary marbled card slipcase with publisher's printed label to upper board, and Faden (William, publisher), A New Map of England, Wales & Scotland describing all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain with the distances measured between the market towns and from London to accompany Paterson's Book of the Roads, 1801, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, inset map of Scotland, slight overall toning, 730 x 610 mm, contained in a contemporary card slipcase, heavily worn and frayed, with Merian (Matthaus), Magnae Britanniae et Hibernia Tabulae, circa 1650, hand coloured engraved map, inset map of the Orkney Islands, some marginal repaired closed tears, the whole backed with archival paper, 270 x 355 mm, together with De Lisle (Guillaume), Cartes des Isles Britanniques..., circa 1720, hand coloured engraved map, old folds, trimmed to neatline along right hand vertical margin, 400 x 355 mm (6)
Lot 27
Livingstone (David). Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa, 1st edition, John Murray, 1857, wood-engraved folding frontispiece, engraved portrait, 23 plates (1 folding), 2 folding maps (1 in end-pocket), spotting to frontispiece, portrait, folding maps and edges, contemporary ownership inscription and bookseller's ticket to front pastedown, spine very slightly faded, corners of rear board bumped, 8vo, together with The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to his Death ... obtained from his Faithful Servants Chumah and Susi, by Horace Waller, 2 volumes, 1st edition, 10th thousand, John Murray, 1875, wood-engraved frontispieces (slightly spotted and offset), 17 similar plates, 1 tinted lithographic plate (browned and offset), 2 leaves of lithographic manuscript facsimile, 2 folding maps (1 in end pocket; short tear to pocket), original pictorial cloth gilt, slightly rubbed, spines sunned, volume 2 front board partially faded, 8vo, plus 3 further copies of Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa, all 1st editions, contemporary calf or half calf, worn, one rebacked, one with rear board detached, 8vo (6)
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Lot 564
[Fenn, Lady Ellenor (Frere)]. A Systematical Arrangement of the Animal Kingdom; Designed to Supply a Pocket Volume for Those Who Visit Museums, and to Enable Ladies to Introduce their Children to the Study of that Branch of Natural History, 1st edition, printed and sold by Darton and Harvey, 1806, nine copper engraved plates, one printed slightly askew with resultant faint impression to fore-margin, a few minor marks, B6 with lower blank corner torn away, front pastedown with an early ownership name obliterated, original blue paper boards (rubbed and scratched), with modern red roan spine, large 12mo Darton G335. Provenance: from the library of Lawrence Darton, a descendant of the publisher William Darton, bearing his book ticket. Scarce: not in Osborne or Gumuchian; not listed on COPAC. In the Preface the author sets out her reasons for writing the book: "In planning this little work, my first ambition is to supply mothers with a pocket volume, to assist them when they accompany their children to museums, or in their rambles in gardens and fields, to enable them to smooth the way for their young people, always reflecting on the importance of such pursuits to young men; particularly those who are destined to visit foreign lands, and peculiarly officers, in their future residence in various ciimes [sic], where such harmless relaxation for their hours of leisure may save them from the paths of vice and ruin. (1)
![Miniature book. Petit Souvenir Journalier 1870, Paris, [1870], almanack printed in blue, a number of leaves torn out, some m](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/99e29864-97e2-4325-a07f-a8f900e267c0/4b0e7117-4d69-443a-d1a4-cbade951121a/468x382.jpg)
Lot 575
Miniature book. Petit Souvenir Journalier 1870, Paris, [1870], almanack printed in blue, a number of leaves torn out, some manuscript notes in pencil at front and rear, mentioning Watersmeet and Lynton in Devon, burgundy moirÚ silk endpapers, incorporating pocket at front and pencil loop at rear, rear pastedown with gilt stamp of Auguste Klein, Rue des Capucines, original engraved brass-edged binding, lightly rubbed, front cover with silver-plated relief of a courting couple in 17th century dress, rear cover of brown morocco, brass clasp, 80 x 60mm (3.25 x 2.25ins) Auguste Klein of Vienna had a shop on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris, one of the Grand Boulevards which formed the Golden Triangle with Boulevard des Italiens and Rue de la Paix. This area of Paris, with its hotels and shops, was at the centre of fashionable society, and people flocked to shops such as Klein's prestigious establishment with its extraordinary array of wares. Apparently, in 1868, the Boulevard des Capucines was traversed by 23,000 horses daily. Auguste Klein was part of the Aesthetic Movement, and his pieces are both uncommon and sought after. (1)
Lot 579
Manuscript paper doll book. The History of Little Fanny exemplified in a series of figures, A new Edition, circa 1860s, 14pp. manuscript, including title-page, paper watermarked 1856, with seven cut-out watercolour paper doll figures loosely inserted (no interchangeable head present), front free endpaper with ownership name of J.M. Hobart on verso, front pastedown with paper pocket for figures composed of three flaps decorated with pen & ink border, original card wrappers, with red border to covers, upper cover decorated in watercolour with calligraphic title within floral border, toned, dust-soiled, and a little rubbed, 13.5 x 10.5cm (5.25 x 4ins) 'The History of Little Fanny' was first published by S. & J. Fuller in 1810. This manuscript copy is charmingly executed, with all seven figures present. An accompanying later manuscript note states: 'Hobart family stayed at Hythe were [sic] this book came from. (Note) Edward VII was a personal friend of the Hobart family.' (1)
Lot 72
Schwiebert (Ernest). Salmon of the World, New York: Winchester Press, 1970, 30 colour plates in front pocket, black & white illustrations to text, original cloth-backed boards, folio, contained in original slipcase, includes original corrugated card packaging Limited edition 344/750 signed by Schwiebett. (1)
Lot 770
Christie (Agatha). A Murder is Announced, 1950; They Came to Baghdad, 1951; They Do It With Mirrors, 1952; After the Funeral, 1953; A Pocket Full of Rye, 1953, 1st editions, a couple of previous owner inscriptions, original cloth (a few spine ends faded or toned), dust jackets, Pocket Full of Rye price-clipped, After the Funeral repaired to verso, a few chips and tears, 8vo, with others by Christie, some duplicates, including Mrs McGinty's Dead, 1952, Destination Unknown, 1954, Hickory Dickory Dock, 1955, 4.50 From Paddington, 1957, Ordeal by Innocence, 1958, Cat Among the Pigeons, 1959 and The Pale Horse, 1961 (approx 60)
Lot 115
AN 18CT GOLD OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, 18ct dust cover, white enamel with secondary dial, numbered 154 561, London 1913, dial approximately 4.5cm, approximate weight 133 grams (please note: the dust cover is inscribed and presented to George Scoby Smith for his service to the Nation and The Iron & Steel Manufactures, Mr Scoby Smith 1848-1929 was an important figure in British Industrial History and the first person in Middlesborough to own a car)
Lot 118
A GUN METAL SWISS POCKET WATCH, moon phase to centre of enamel dial, blue steel hands, subsidiary seconds, reverse shows calendar beneath glass inset in case back, dials show day, date, month with blue steel hand, with lever and wheel setting, rear glass chipped , movement in need of service, otherwise good
Lot 120
A SWISS MARKED 18CT GOLD POCKET WATCH, minute repeating Patek & Co Geneve, No.13498, top quality movement jewelled to the hammers, wolf tooth winding, compensated balance with Breguet overcoil spring, original hands, case with replacement bow (not gold), pin set, approximate weight 116 grams
Lot 124
AN 18CT GOLD FULL HUNTER 3/4 PLATE POCKET WATCH BY L.H. ARONSON, BANGOR, minute repeating movement, numbered 11940, temperature compensated balance with blue Breguet hair spring, dial good, Hunter glass intact, 18ct dust cover, hands out of synchronous, repeat operated by case slide at 6 o'clock, generally good condition, needs overhaul, monogram to case lid, approximate weight 120 grams
Lot 125
AN 18CT ENGLISH OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, with gold dial polished Roman numerals and moon hands with subsidiary seconds, keywind movement, full plate fusee, diamond end stone to balance, blued screws, 18ct dust cover, temperature compensated balance with flat hair spring, signed 'French Royal Exchange, London 2090', London 1899, approximate weight 198 grams
Lot 130
A SILVER VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH, with silvered dial by 'Gorsuch Salop' the plain polished inner case in good condition, well pierced movement, cock gilded, signed, fusee chain off, repousse dial with Roman numerals, inside Arabic minutes, minute hand original, hour hand missing, glass chipped and loose, outer case with dings as evidence of use
Lot 137
A 18CT GOLD HALLMARKED ENGLISH LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH, unsigned, with diamond end stone, top plate engraved '3741', large balance and Boseley style regulator, 18ct half Hunter case showing wear but good condition, gold dial with sunray engine turning and raised and polished Roman numerals, dial wind with non original hands, approximate weight 75.6 grams
Lot 139
AN 18CT GOLD HALLMARKED 3/4 PLATE ENGLISH LEVER FUSEE POCKET WATCH, with copper/Beryllium annulaire balance and diamond end stone, movement signed 'F. Simmons, St Annes Square, Manchester 7485', London 1869, good condition, needs chain, movement with flip up dust cover, good dial with sunray engine turning, raised polished Roman numerals, edging of gold, silver flowers engine turned case bands, engraved bow and pendant, approximate weight 72.6 grams
Lot 141
AN 18K FRENCH VERGE POCKET WATCH, (no hallmark), movement signed Cnt Morichand A Geneve No.2455, the dial white enamel signed, front wind dial very good, hour hand broken, minute hand original, the case with seed pearls set to both bezels and the case back with polychrome enamel scene of a young couple seated, the outer case with engine turned edges and back with glass to show enamel work
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