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| 187 | MACLEOD (Allan): 'Lackington's Confessions, Rendered into Narrative To Which are Added, Observations on the Bad Consequences of Educating Daughters at Boarding Schools'...London, Crosby and Co, 1804. 12mo, later printed wrappers, chipped. 2pp advertisements at rear. One leaf with closed tear, some light dampstaining and browning. (1) £30-£50. | Nil |
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| 188 | MOTLEY (J L): 'The Rise of the Dutch Republic' (3 vols) together with 'History of the United Netherlands' (4 vols). 7 vols in all. London, Bickers, 1875/67. Large 8vo, nr contemporary crushed half morocco gilt by Hatchards, vg, some spotting (7) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 189 | NUMISMATICS; LEAKE (S M): 'Nummi Britannici Historia: Or An Historical Account of English Money...'London, W Meadows, 1626 (but 1726). 8vo, contemporary panelled calf boards, rebacked. With 8 plates. With two other 18th century books on coins and medals, plus seven other volumes including other antiquarian. (10) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 190 | ORDER OF THE BATH: A ceremonial for the installation of the Knights Companions of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath on Wednesday 19th May 1779, 4pp, slightly cut down and leaves laid on separate leaf, holes slightly affecting text and repair. Together with lithograph copy of the Royal Warrant for the dispensation dated the 6th July 1821, signed by George IV together with two associated letters from the College of Art about the award of the Order of the Bath. Small collection £100-£200. | Nil |
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| 191 | OWEN (Robert, 1771-1858): 'The New Moral World'...;London, C Baker, Nov 1834-July 1835. 37 (of 38) original issues of this scarce weekly periodical, the chief organ of Owen's New Socialist thinking. 4to, recent plain buckram, remains of original title label to spine. Some light foxing and minor waterstains, a few leaves creased or slightly cut down. (1) £200-£300 | Nil |
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| 192 | PARR (Samuel): 'Characters of the Late Charles James Fox, selected, and in part written by Philopatris Varvicensis' (pseud.): London, J Mawman, 1809. First edition, 8vo, 2 volumes in 1, contemporary full polished calf, spine gilt, some slight wear, upper board detached. Rare (1) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 193 | PRIESTLEY (Joseph): 'Copies of Original Letters recently written by Persons in Paris to Dr Priestley in America. Taken on board a Neutral Vessel'. London, J Wright, 1798. First Edition, 8vo, recent old style boards, morocco label. The two letters, found aboard a Danish ship seized by a British Frigate were in a packet addressed to Joseph Priestley in America. The contents were highly radical in nature, relating to public affairs - 'deemed interesting to every man who has a stake in the welfare of his country.' The first and longest letter is signed 'J H Stone'. In it Stone invites Priestley at some future time to return to England - 'Such as England will be then'. Without the half title. (1) £60-£100. | Nil |
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| 194 | PRIVATELY PUBLISHED: FRASER (James): 'The Answer of James Fraser Esq; to the Charges made against him by Robert Stewart, Esq'. London, 1787. Sole edition, 4to, occasional minor foxing, original grey sugar paper wrappers, bound into recent boards, paper label, (original?). James Fraser applied to the Bengal Society for membership shortly after its foundation but Robert Stewart objected to his application alleging that Fraser owed a considerable sum of money to the executors of the estate of Colonel Hannay. In this publication which was privately published, Fraser refuted these accusations giving a detailed account of what occurred. (1) £80-£120. | Nil |
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| 195 | RAY (John, 1628-1705): 'A Collection of English Proverbs'...Cambridge, 1678. Second edition. 8vo, contemporary calf boards, rebacked (1) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 196 | ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES: 'Cured by an Incurable', By Crowquill & Pencilpoint, London, 1887. 8vo, original blue publishers cloth gilt. A scarce Crowquill item, seemingly fund raising/publicity for the Royal Hospital for Incurables, West Hill, Putney Heath (1) £30-£50. | Nil |
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| 197 | SCOTLAND: A collection of approx. 143 Acts of Parliament, 18th & 19th century, related to Scotland. Includes estate acts, fisheries etc. Folio, disbound, condition generally sound (143) £40-£60. | Nil |
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| 198 | SCOTLAND: Group of documents mainly manuscript, some printed dealing with properties and the building of a church mainly at Polinaise with some material relating to Pitlochie, late 18th-early 19th century. Quantity £40-£60. | Nil |
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| 199 | SEYER (Samuel): 'On the Syntax of the Latin Verb: designed for the use of students. Bristol, J Rudhall, 1798. Sole edition, 8vo, contemporary half calf, gilt. Samuel Seyer (1757-1831) historian of Bristol. (1) £50-£80. | Nil |
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| 200 | SILVERSMITH & PAWNBROKERS DOCUMENTS: Partnership and business documents between William Parker of Princes Street, Leicester Fields, London, Pawnbroker & Silversmith and William Birkett concerning the joint partnership of Parker & Birkett, one vellum and four paper deeds, 1795-1802, £60-£100. | Nil |
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| 201 | SMUGGLING/PIRACY: A group of 36 Acts of Parliament, 18th & 19th century, relating to smuggling. All folio, disbound, condition generally sound. (36) £30-£50. | Nil |
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| 202 | SUFFRAGETTE MOVEMENT: TLS 1p 4to, WSPU 20th October 1914 by Mabel Barton to Miss MacCall of New York. Thanking her for the loan of a cap and gown. Mabel Barton was the organiser of the WSPU in USA. Creased and a little dust marked. £50-£80. | Nil |
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| 203 | SWIFTIANA (Poyntz, Stephen - attrib.). 'The Barrier-Treaty Vindicated'. London, A Baldwin, 1712. First edition, 8vo, (10) 200pp, without half title, recent old style marbled boards, label. The Author supports the Barrier Treaty between Breton and Holland and writes in answer to Jonathan Swift's 'Some Remarks on the Barrier Treaty' (1) £70-£100. | Nil |
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| 204 | TREASON: 'An Historical Account of all the Tryals and Attainders of High-Treason, from the Beginning of the Reign of King Charles the First, chronologically digested. With many Material Occurences, for the better illustrating thereof. The Acts of Attainder at large. To which are added the Dying Speeches, or Papers left by the suffering persons'. London, H Meere, 1716. Sole edition, 12mo, inner joint slightly sprung, contemporary panelled calf, light wear to extremities. (1) £100-£150.` | Nil |
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| 205 | VICTORIA CROSS DINNER: House of Lords, November 9th 1929, menu and list of attendees, small folio with coloured cover and image of the Victoria Cross held together with ribbon. An uncommon item. £100-£200. | Nil |
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| 206 | WILKESIANA Grenville (George): 'The Speech of a Right Honourable Gentleman, on the Motion for Expelling Mr Wilkes, Friday, February 3, 1769; London for J Almon 1769. First edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, later reback, some light wear. £60-£100. | Nil |
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| 207 | WINE LICENCES, BARKING ESSEX: 1656-1657, group of manuscript wine licences stitched together received by virtue of a commission from the agents for granting wine licences for the use of his Highness and the Commonwealth for one year's rent, the licence for retailing wines there respectively March 1656 and 1657 referring as the beneficiary to the hospital at Tothill Fields. Tothill Fields a charity for schoolboys was also known as the Green Coat School, was founded in 1633. It was not an uncommon practice at this period of time for charities revenue to be financed by the grant of such licences, we've encountered similar situations. Very uncommon for the period. £80-£120. | Nil |
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| 208 | WIT AND JESTING: MEIER (George Frederick): 'The Merry Philosopher; or Thoughts on Jesting. Containing Rules by which a proper Judgement of Jests may be formed; and the Criterion for distinguishing True and Genuine Wit from that which is False and Spurious. Together with Instructions for improving the Taste of those, who have a natural Turn for Pleasantry and Good Humour. London, J Newbery and W Nicoll, 1765. First English translation, second issue, 8vo, contemporary calf. Lacks free endpapers. Translated from the German original of George Frederick Meier £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 211 | AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1858-1863, the majority 1861-63, substantial American Civil War content, folding plates etc. Issues appear complete although may not be a consecutive run. £200-£300. | Nil |
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| 212 | BAIRNSFATHER (Bruce, Captain): 'Fragments From France'. Set of 8 parts, consisting of parts 1-6 and second volume nos 7 & 8. 4to, all in original printed paper wrappers, staples rusted, a few vols rubbed to extremities (8) £50-£80. | Nil |
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| 213 | BENTHAM, Jeremy: Letter to Count Toreno on the proposed penal code...first edition printed by R & A Taylor Shoe Lane, rebound in green half calf, marble boards, a nice copy. £300-£400. | Nil |
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| 214 | BOER WAR: 24 letters of Trooper Harry Wilcox, 66 Coy. Yorkshire 1899-1901. Usual frustrations of war, sees action in South Africa, mention of Baden Powell, he's injured when his horse is shot from under him and ends up in hospital in South Africa before being shipped back to the UK somewhat disillusioned. Letters appear to be to his girlfriend, may have been dated in a different hand when someone had access to the envelopes. Together with two photographs presumably of him and a family group. (Quantity) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 215 | CARLET de la ROXIERE (Louis Francois): 'Les Strategemes de Guerre, dont se sont Servis les plus grands Capitaines du Monde, depuis plusieurs siecles jusqu'a la paix derniere. Ouvrage tire de L'Histoire & des Memoires particuliers. Paris, J Baptiste Bauche, 1756. First edition, 12mo, small burn hole in blank portion at foot of title page, one minor marginal paper fault again only affecting blank portion, contemporary mottled calf, some wear to leading joint, but sound, full gilt spine, dull. Louis Francois Carlet de la Roziere, Captain of Dragoons, and Aide de Campe to Marshal Broglie in 1766. (1) £100-£150. | Nil |
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| 216 | CRIMEA WAR: Hart's Army List 1858 inscribed with the name of Lieutenant Brogidan 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment. Brogidan served in the Crimean war and was severely wounded. Cover somewhat distressed. £40-£60. | Nil |
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| 217 | CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD: ALS 'HMS Asia' September 22nd 1808 to William Longford Consul General at Tripoli acknowledging letters, a little browned with print of Collingwood. £150-£250. | Nil |
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