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Signed1962 Hawk Moths of Central and Southern AfricaCape Town: 1962A first edition copy of Elliot Pinhey's fascinating study on hawk moths native to Central and Southern Africa, with a letter from the author, extensive coloured plates and original unclipped dust wrapper.
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2003 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets OrganiserLondon: 2003A delightful organiser based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, containing a notepad, ruler, stickers and organiser pages.
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1929 Jane Austen: A BibliographyLondon: 1929A limited edition copy of this illustrated bibliography of Jane Austen's works.
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1989 Treasures of ChildhoodNew York: 1989The U.S first edition of this work showcasing the Opie collection of toys and games with full colour illustrations.
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1973 Modern Collector's DollsNew York: 1973A very smart first edition of this thoroughly illustrated work on collecting modern dolls, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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[1925] Die Sammlung Fritz Buckardt Berlin Deutsches und Auslandisches PorzellanBerlin: [1925]This scarce German auction catalogue lists and depicts the interesting porcelain and earthenware up for sale.
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1900 Sotheby's Catalogue of Illuminated and other Manuscripts and Early Printed BooksLondon: 1900A very scarce copy of this Sotheby's catalogue, with seventeen plates portraying the illuminated manuscripts up for sale.
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1909 Lace Making and CollectingLondon: 1909A scarce illustrated work on lace making and collections of lace, first edition.
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1975-1976 The Magnificent Botanical Library of the Stiftung Fur BotanikLondon: 1975-1976Three volumes of auction catalogue for Arpad Plesch's celebrated botanical collection.
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1894 Catalogue of the Renowned Collection of Pictures by Old Masters formed by the late Adrian HopeLondon: 1894A scarce catalogue of Adrian Hope's collection of Old Master pictures, for the auction in 1894.
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2002 Spheres, The Art of the Celestial MechanicParis: 2002The uncommon first edition of this catalogue of antique globes and spheres in the original dust wrapper.
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1909 Notes from a Collector's CatalogueLondon: 1909The first edition of this book documenting an antique collectors catalogue.
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1897 Portrait MiniaturesLondon : 1897First edition guide to collecting portrait miniatures, Illustrated with 111 plates
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1895 Ladies' Book-PlatesLondon: 1895A scarce first edition copy of this interesting guide to the design and history of ladies' book-plates.
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1886 The Book FancierLondon: 1886The scarce first edition of this nineteenth century book about book collecting by Percy Fitzgerald.
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1984 Deliciae LeonisMainz Am Rhein: 1984The first edition, first printing of this German book on antique stones and rings from a private collection, in the original dust wrapper.
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2004 Antique Tools and Instruments from the Nessi CollectionMilan: 2004A lovely first edition of this history of antique tools and instruments from the Nessi Collection, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1908 Sheffield Plate: its History, Manufacture and ArtLondon: 1908A signed first edition of Veitch's work on Sheffield plate.
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1970 2vols American Silver in the Yale University Art GalleryNew Haven: 1970A lovely first edition of this work on the American silver collection in Yale University Art Gallery, with original slipcase.
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1879 Catalogue of the Library of a GentlemanNot Stated: 1879A very scarce pamphlet of a Sotheby's auction catalogue from the nineteenth century.
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1978 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Lithographs from the Collection of Ludwig and Erick CharellLondon : 1978A fascinating catalogue of lithographs by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec that were up for auction by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co in 1978.
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1875 The Secret Societies Vol. IILondon: 1875A scarce first edition second volume of this interesting study of societies.
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1896 The Stamps of Barbados with a History and Description of the Star-watermarked Papers of Messrs. Perkings Bacon & CoLondon : 1896A scarce first edition copy of The Stamps of Barbados, with illustrations throughout.
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c1940 An Album of Railway EnginesLondon: c1940A rebound complete collection of fifty of Wills' cigarette cards illustrating railway engines.
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A Catalogue of Illuminated and Other Manuscripts Together With Some Works on PalaeographyLondon: 1931A fascinating catalogue of illuminated manuscripts, with an additional study of ancient and historical handwriting.
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1927 2vols English Books 1475-1900 Charles J Sawyer and F J Harvey DartonLondon: 1927The first edition of this useful work by Charles J Sawyer and F J Harvey Darton.
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Signed1934 Sir Harry Kottingham Newton Your Books, My Son Signed Limited First EditionOxford: 1934A uncommon limited first edition of this collection of letters by Sir Harry Kottingham Newton.
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1976 Art MEDAL Plaquettes MOLINARI Antiques FIRSTMaine : 1976An excellent copy of this extensively illustrated catalogue of the Molinari collection of medals and plaquettes, given to Bowdoin College in 1966 by Amanda Marchesa Molinari.
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1980 The Ryohei Ishikawa Collection Postal Stamps Hong Kong DustwrapperLondon: 1980The hardback edition of this highly illustrated auction catalogue detailing postage ephemera of Hong Kong.
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1903 Handbook of Information on Pewter and Sheffield Plate William RedmanBradford: 1903An insightful work on pewter and Sheffield plate, to assist the collector in identifying certain makers and forms of this art form. The first edition, in the original publisher's binding.
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1951 Guide to Old and Rare BOOKS ed. R.HORROXBracknell: 1951The first edition of this excellent reference for book collectors.
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1934 Carter And Pollard An Enquiry First Edition With Original DustwrapperLondon: 1934A lovely first edition copy of this groundbreaking expose of literary forgery.
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1902 William Younger Fletcher English Book Collectors English Bookman's LibraryLondon: 1902A volume on the book collectors' of England.
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c1881 The Bibliographer Journal Of Book-Lore Volume I First EditionLondon: 1881A scarce first volume, first edition of The Bibliographer.
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1950 Catalogue Newton Grace K. Babson Collection Webber First Edition Limited Edition IllustratedNew York: 1950A first edition, limited edition copy 'Catalogue of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton' from the Grace K. Babson Collection.