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Books, Medals, Militaria and Collectable
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Chapel Walk Saleroom
Chapel Walk
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL50 3DS
United Kingdom

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Books, Medals, Militaria and Collectable

Auction dates
24 Sep 2013 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
21 Sep 2013 10:00 - 13:00 BST
23 Sep 2013 10:00 - 18:00 BST
24 Sep 2013 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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Fine bindings , including poetical works of R. Browning, two volumes "The Novels of Jane Austen",
Lot 1
Fine bindings , including poetical works of R. Browning, two volumes "The Novels of Jane Austen",
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Fine bindings Scott, Sir Walter "The Waverley Novels", 13 volumes, marbled boards and all edges,
Lot 2
Fine bindings Scott, Sir Walter "The Waverley Novels", 13 volumes, marbled boards and all edges,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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"Fores's Sporting Notes and Sketches", 12 of 29, "A Quarterly Magazine Descriptive of British,
Lot 3
"Fores's Sporting Notes and Sketches", 12 of 29, "A Quarterly Magazine Descriptive of British,
22 GBP
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Large quantity of poetry books, Trollope, Gallsworthy and "Morgan, A Hundred Years...The Official
Lot 4
Large quantity of poetry books, Trollope, Gallsworthy and "Morgan, A Hundred Years...The Official
50 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Rackham, Arthur (ills.) "The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie", William Heinemann, 1928, colour frontis,
Lot 5
Rackham, Arthur (ills.) "The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie", William Heinemann, 1928, colour frontis,
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Venice Art and Architectural, 2 volumes and other titles (6)
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Venice Art and Architectural, 2 volumes and other titles (6)
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Various books relating to art, including "Picturing Nantucket", Rothenstein, Sir John "The Tate
Lot 7
Various books relating to art, including "Picturing Nantucket", Rothenstein, Sir John "The Tate
8 GBP
15 - 25 GBP
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Halfpenny, Pat "English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840", The Antique Collector's Club 1991 Harris,
Lot 8
Halfpenny, Pat "English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840", The Antique Collector's Club 1991 Harris,
12 GBP
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Kjellberg, Pierre "Le Mobilier Francais Du XVIII Siecle, Dictionaire Des Ebenistes Et Des
Lot 9
Kjellberg, Pierre "Le Mobilier Francais Du XVIII Siecle, Dictionaire Des Ebenistes Et Des
150 GBP
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"Imperial place of Russia" and other titles (5)
Lot 10
"Imperial place of Russia" and other titles (5)
15 GBP
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Thackeray, W. M. "The works of..." 28 vols, green cloth, Smith, Elder (1 box)
Lot 11
Thackeray, W. M. "The works of..." 28 vols, green cloth, Smith, Elder (1 box)
10 GBP
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Large quantity of books relating to mountaineering including Lunn, Arnold "Mountain Jubilee", Eyre &
Lot 12
Large quantity of books relating to mountaineering including Lunn, Arnold "Mountain Jubilee", Eyre &
75 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Scott, Sir Walter "The Waverley Novels...", The Caxton Publishing Company, 27 vols., red cloth
Lot 13
Scott, Sir Walter "The Waverley Novels...", The Caxton Publishing Company, 27 vols., red cloth
6 GBP
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Quantity of antiquarian books, leather bindings, half leather and marbled boards, and Verne,
Lot 14
Quantity of antiquarian books, leather bindings, half leather and marbled boards, and Verne,
45 GBP
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Ball, Charles "The History of The Indian Mutiny..." in 2 vols., The London Printing & Publishing
Lot 15
Ball, Charles "The History of The Indian Mutiny..." in 2 vols., The London Printing & Publishing
40 GBP
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Rosselet, Louis "Indian and Its Native Princes...", Bickers & Son 1878, six maps, numerous illus.,
Lot 16
Rosselet, Louis "Indian and Its Native Princes...", Bickers & Son 1878, six maps, numerous illus.,
100 GBP
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Fine binding Morley, Henry "Library of English Literature...", Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., five
Lot 17
Fine binding Morley, Henry "Library of English Literature...", Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., five
20 GBP
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Ruskin, John "The Seven Lamps of Architecture", sixth edition, George Allen 1889, half leather,
Lot 18
Ruskin, John "The Seven Lamps of Architecture", sixth edition, George Allen 1889, half leather,
25 GBP
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The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Chronicle, compiled and edited by Lt. Colonel A.
Lot 19
The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Chronicle, compiled and edited by Lt. Colonel A.
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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"The Motor Manual - all about Motors in simple Language," 17th edition, green cloth, red titles, "
Lot 20
"The Motor Manual - all about Motors in simple Language," 17th edition, green cloth, red titles, "
85 GBP
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Stanley, Henry M. "In Darkest Africa, all the Quest, Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Guvenor of
Lot 21
Stanley, Henry M. "In Darkest Africa, all the Quest, Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Guvenor of
100 GBP
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A large quantity of books relating to India, Indian History, The Indian Wars, including:-
Lot 22
A large quantity of books relating to India, Indian History, The Indian Wars, including:-
170 GBP
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Raffald, Elizabeth "The Experienced English Housekeeper...dedicated to the Hon. Lady Elizabeth
Lot 23
Raffald, Elizabeth "The Experienced English Housekeeper...dedicated to the Hon. Lady Elizabeth
130 GBP
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Fine bindings - The Holy Bible...Oxford University Press, (1851), cream leather, gilt tooled
Lot 24
Fine bindings - The Holy Bible...Oxford University Press, (1851), cream leather, gilt tooled
90 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A collection of miniature Shakespeares, published by David Brice and Son, all leather bound with
Lot 25
A collection of miniature Shakespeares, published by David Brice and Son, all leather bound with
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Rusden, (Moses) "A Further Discovery of Bees..", London, printed for the author 1679, frontis
Lot 26
Rusden, (Moses) "A Further Discovery of Bees..", London, printed for the author 1679, frontis
60 GBP
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Two early 20th century travel journals, written by Sidney Samuel Carslake, "A Tour in North
Lot 27
Two early 20th century travel journals, written by Sidney Samuel Carslake, "A Tour in North
85 GBP
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Pitman, Stuart "2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, Libya to Egypt 1941 to 1942", St Catherine Press,
Lot 28
Pitman, Stuart "2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, Libya to Egypt 1941 to 1942", St Catherine Press,
12 GBP
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Dulac, Edmund (ills.) "Shakespeare's Comedy of the Tempest", Hodder & Stoughton, frontis, all plates
Lot 29
Dulac, Edmund (ills.) "Shakespeare's Comedy of the Tempest", Hodder & Stoughton, frontis, all plates
28 GBP
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Banks, Iain "The Wasp Factory", signed and dated by the author on the title page, Iain Banks 2/9/89,
Lot 30
Banks, Iain "The Wasp Factory", signed and dated by the author on the title page, Iain Banks 2/9/89,
150 GBP
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Large quantity of books published by La Haule Books Ltd., West Lodge, Jersey, Channel Islands,
Lot 31
Large quantity of books published by La Haule Books Ltd., West Lodge, Jersey, Channel Islands,
300 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Quarles, Francis (1634-35 ?) "Emblems and Hieroglyphs", title pages missing, dedication to Mary,
Lot 32
Quarles, Francis (1634-35 ?) "Emblems and Hieroglyphs", title pages missing, dedication to Mary,
0 GBP
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Large quantity of books relating to China and the Chinese, including volumes by Lin Yutang, books on
Lot 33
Large quantity of books relating to China and the Chinese, including volumes by Lin Yutang, books on
20 GBP
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Moore, A. J. "The Clockmakers of Bristol", published by the author 1999, numerous illus.
Lot 34
Moore, A. J. "The Clockmakers of Bristol", published by the author 1999, numerous illus.
75 GBP
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Large quantity of books relating to Wales, including a bible in Welsh, and a large quantity of Welsh
Lot 35
Large quantity of books relating to Wales, including a bible in Welsh, and a large quantity of Welsh
22 GBP
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Three Rupert annuals, limp covers, 1946/1948/1949, backstrips chipped and worn, owner's names
Lot 36
Three Rupert annuals, limp covers, 1946/1948/1949, backstrips chipped and worn, owner's names
28 GBP
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Two Beano annuals 1953 and 1955 , both covers rather worn and bumped, owner name inscribed (2)
Lot 37
Two Beano annuals 1953 and 1955 , both covers rather worn and bumped, owner name inscribed (2)
110 GBP
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Three Mickey Mouse annuals, one with limp covers, the other recovered with original front cover
Lot 38
Three Mickey Mouse annuals, one with limp covers, the other recovered with original front cover
70 GBP
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"The Book of the Morris Eight and the Morris Minor", Pitmans Motorists Library "Ford Autobook Three,
Lot 39
"The Book of the Morris Eight and the Morris Minor", Pitmans Motorists Library "Ford Autobook Three,
12 GBP
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Large quantity of hardback books on history and biography, including Kessler, Ronald "The Sins of
Lot 40
Large quantity of hardback books on history and biography, including Kessler, Ronald "The Sins of
10 GBP
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Africana-A Presentation Copy of Treasure Island, the full leather binding with "Government of
Lot 41
Africana-A Presentation Copy of Treasure Island, the full leather binding with "Government of
35 GBP
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Aldridge, Alan "Phantasia of Dockland, Rockland and Dodos", illus. in collaboration with Harry
Lot 42
Aldridge, Alan "Phantasia of Dockland, Rockland and Dodos", illus. in collaboration with Harry
10 GBP
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Various bindings including full leather, pictorial cloth, etc, and Blanch, William Harnett "The
Lot 43
Various bindings including full leather, pictorial cloth, etc, and Blanch, William Harnett "The
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A large quantity of books on pottery and porcelain, including:- Godden, Jeffrey A. "Encyclopaedia
Lot 44
A large quantity of books on pottery and porcelain, including:- Godden, Jeffrey A. "Encyclopaedia
20 GBP
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Grownow, Rees Howell (1794-1865) (Captain, Gronow) "The Reminiscences and Recollections of
Lot 45
Grownow, Rees Howell (1794-1865) (Captain, Gronow) "The Reminiscences and Recollections of
12 GBP
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(Knapp, John Leonard) "The Journal of a Naturalist", John Murray 1829 second edition, vignette on
Lot 46
(Knapp, John Leonard) "The Journal of a Naturalist", John Murray 1829 second edition, vignette on
18 GBP
15 - 25 GBP
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Large quantity of modern books on militaria, including books on WWII, aircraft carriers etc. (2
Lot 47
Large quantity of modern books on militaria, including books on WWII, aircraft carriers etc. (2
10 GBP
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Milne, A. A. A collection, including "The Sunny Side" 1922, dust jacket (limited to 1500), "Chloe
Lot 48
Milne, A. A. A collection, including "The Sunny Side" 1922, dust jacket (limited to 1500), "Chloe
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Large quantity of hardback modern books, mainly biography, including Rawsthon, Alice "Yves St
Lot 49
Large quantity of hardback modern books, mainly biography, including Rawsthon, Alice "Yves St
10 GBP
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Large quantity of modern fiction, biography etc., including Mallinson, Allan "Rumours of War"
Lot 50
Large quantity of modern fiction, biography etc., including Mallinson, Allan "Rumours of War"
5 GBP
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Large quantity of Sotheby's preview magazine, Christie's magazine, and two Christie's reviews
Lot 51
Large quantity of Sotheby's preview magazine, Christie's magazine, and two Christie's reviews
30 GBP
15 - 25 GBP
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Lumley & Dowell "Norwegian Anglings, Scotch and Other Sporting Estates 1913", pictorial boards,
Lot 52
Lumley & Dowell "Norwegian Anglings, Scotch and Other Sporting Estates 1913", pictorial boards,
28 GBP
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Alea, Brooke, Field Marshall Lord "War Diaries 1939-1945" Lavary, Brian "In Which They Served",
Lot 53
Alea, Brooke, Field Marshall Lord "War Diaries 1939-1945" Lavary, Brian "In Which They Served",
8 GBP
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"The Infant's own Book", London, printed and sold by Dorton and Harvey, Grace Church Street 1808 -
Lot 54
"The Infant's own Book", London, printed and sold by Dorton and Harvey, Grace Church Street 1808 -
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Heath, Thomas "The Twentieth Century Atlas of Popular Astronomy", title pages missing, col.
Lot 55
Heath, Thomas "The Twentieth Century Atlas of Popular Astronomy", title pages missing, col.
6 GBP
15 - 25 GBP
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Fine bindings, (Bloxham School), antiquarian and nursery rhyme books ( 1 box)
Lot 56
Fine bindings, (Bloxham School), antiquarian and nursery rhyme books ( 1 box)
50 GBP
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Quantity of fine bindings, leather bound and other vols ( 2 boxes)
Lot 57
Quantity of fine bindings, leather bound and other vols ( 2 boxes)
150 GBP
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Burke's Peerage 1912, Debrett's 1929 and various books on Antiques collecting (1 box)
Lot 58
Burke's Peerage 1912, Debrett's 1929 and various books on Antiques collecting (1 box)
35 GBP
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Lot 59
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0 GBP
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Lot 60
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