Literature various.

lot 222 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

GOLDSMITH (O) A History of the Earth and Animated Nature, 2 vols 1846-47, illustrated, half calf; THACKERAY (W M) The Virginians, 2 vols.1858-59, 8vo, ... read more

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Wooster (David)

lot 223 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

Alpine Plants: Figures and Descriptions of some of the most Striking and Beautiful of the Alpine Flowers, 1st and 2nd series, 2 volumes, London: Bell ... read more

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HOOKER (Joseph Dalton)

lot 224 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

Illustrations of Himalayan Plants, London: Lovell Reeve 1855, folio, hand-coloured additional lithographed title with elaborate floral border, 24 ... read more

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HOOKER (Joseph Dalton)

lot 225 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

The Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya. London: Reeve & Co 1849[-51?], folio, (49.5 x 35.5cm), general title only without vignette, hand coloured ... read more

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WARD (Mrs H C)

lot 226 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

Wild Flowers of Switzerland; or, A Year amongst the Flowers of the Alps. London 1883, 4to, half title, printed title with small tear to fore margin, ... read more

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[BOOTH (John)]

lot 227 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

The Battle of Waterloo, also of Ligny, and Quatre Bras, by a Near Observer, 10th edition enlarged and corrected, 2 vols. in one, 1817, 4to, engraved ... read more

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SOUTHEY (Robert)

lot 228 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

History of the Peninsular War, first edition in 3 vols., Murray 1823-32, 4to, scattered light foxing or spotting, calf with good modern reback (3)

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WELLINGTON (Duke of)

lot 229 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

MAXWELL (W H) Life of Wellington, first edition in 3 vols. 1839-41, 8vo, large paper copy with mounted india paper plates, added engraved titles, ... read more

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WELLINGTON and NAPOLEONIC CAMPAIGNS. SOUTHEY (Robert)

lot 230 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

History of the Peninsular War, vols, I to IV only, new edition 1828, 8vo, calf gilt; NAPIER (Sir W F P) History of the War in the Peninsular, 6 vols. ... read more

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DICKENS (Charles) Collection of works.

lot 231 (The Library Sale, 29th Oct, 2020)

A Christmas Carol, 6th edition 1844; The Cricket on the Hearth, first edition 1846; The Battle of Life, first edition, 1846; The Chimes, first ... read more

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