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Gorringes Weekly Sale including The Book Sale - Monday 10th June
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
United Kingdom
Gorringes Weekly Sale including The Book Sale - Monday 10th June

Auction dates
10 Jun 2019 10:00 BST
Lots: 155
Viewing dates
07 Jun 2019 09:00 - 17:00 BST
08 Jun 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
10 Jun 2019 08:00 - 10:00 BST
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Auden, Wynston Hugh and Isherwood, Christopher - On the Frontier, 8vo, red cloth, Faber and Faber,
Lot 1
Auden, Wynston Hugh and Isherwood, Christopher - On the Frontier, 8vo, red cloth, Faber and Faber,
35 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Auden, Wynston Hugh - The Orators, an English study, 2nd edition, 8vo, cloth with d.j., (chipped
Lot 2
Auden, Wynston Hugh - The Orators, an English study, 2nd edition, 8vo, cloth with d.j., (chipped
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Wells, H.G. - The Open Conspiracy, 8vo, cloth, Victor Gollancz, London 1928; Sitwell, Edith - The
Lot 3
Wells, H.G. - The Open Conspiracy, 8vo, cloth, Victor Gollancz, London 1928; Sitwell, Edith - The
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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John Leslie Martin, Ben Nicholson and Naum Gabo (editors) - Circle, International Survey of
Lot 4
John Leslie Martin, Ben Nicholson and Naum Gabo (editors) - Circle, International Survey of
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Manning, Frederic - The Middle Parts of Fortune, 1st edition, one of 520, 2 vols, original cloth,
Lot 5
Manning, Frederic - The Middle Parts of Fortune, 1st edition, one of 520, 2 vols, original cloth,
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Roberts, Michael - These our Matins, 8vo, boards with paper title label, The author's first book,
Lot 6
Roberts, Michael - These our Matins, 8vo, boards with paper title label, The author's first book,
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Rickwood, Edgell - Twittingpan, 1st edition, original unclipped wrappers, Wishart, London 1931,
Lot 7
Rickwood, Edgell - Twittingpan, 1st edition, original unclipped wrappers, Wishart, London 1931,
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Brandt, Bill - Camera in London, qto, boards, The Focal Press, London and New York 1948, and
Lot 8
Brandt, Bill - Camera in London, qto, boards, The Focal Press, London and New York 1948, and
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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The Book of Psalms from The Version of Miles Coverdale, one of 875, eight colour tipped in plates,
Lot 10
The Book of Psalms from The Version of Miles Coverdale, one of 875, eight colour tipped in plates,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Malory, Sir Thomas - Le Morte D'Arthur: the Story of King Arthur and His Noble Knights ..., qto,
Lot 11
Malory, Sir Thomas - Le Morte D'Arthur: the Story of King Arthur and His Noble Knights ..., qto,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Achilles, Tatius - The Love of Clitophon and Leucippe, one of 498 on Batchelor's Kelmscott
Lot 12
Achilles, Tatius - The Love of Clitophon and Leucippe, one of 498 on Batchelor's Kelmscott
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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American - The American Mercury: A Monthly Review, one of 200, large paper copies of Vol I, No.I,
Lot 13
American - The American Mercury: A Monthly Review, one of 200, large paper copies of Vol I, No.I,
40 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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Shaw, George Bernard - Buoyant Billions, 1st edition, one of 1000, quarter vellum, illustrated by
Lot 14
Shaw, George Bernard - Buoyant Billions, 1st edition, one of 1000, quarter vellum, illustrated by
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Shelley, Percy Bysshe - The Cenci, qto, one of 180, half cloth, Elston Press, New Rochelle, New York
Lot 15
Shelley, Percy Bysshe - The Cenci, qto, one of 180, half cloth, Elston Press, New Rochelle, New York
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Pasternak, Boris - Doctor Zhivago, 1st edition in English, translated by Max Hayward and Manya
Lot 16
Pasternak, Boris - Doctor Zhivago, 1st edition in English, translated by Max Hayward and Manya
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Chaucer, Geoffrey - The Canterbury Tales, translated by Neville Coghill and profusely illustrated by
Lot 17
Chaucer, Geoffrey - The Canterbury Tales, translated by Neville Coghill and profusely illustrated by
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Coleridge, Samuel Taylor - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1st edition, one of 700, 8vo,
Lot 19
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1st edition, one of 700, 8vo,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice, 8vo, original green cloth gilt, illustrated by Hugh Thomson,
Lot 20
Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice, 8vo, original green cloth gilt, illustrated by Hugh Thomson,
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Camden, William - Britannia: or a Chronographical Description, 1st edition of Edmund Gibsons
Lot 21
Camden, William - Britannia: or a Chronographical Description, 1st edition of Edmund Gibsons
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de, - The Essays, translated by John Florio, Anno 1615, 3 vols, 9to, half
Lot 22
Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de, - The Essays, translated by John Florio, Anno 1615, 3 vols, 9to, half
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Butler, Samuel - Hudibras, In three parts, 8vo, modern calf, London 1709
Lot 23
Butler, Samuel - Hudibras, In three parts, 8vo, modern calf, London 1709
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Blyton, Enid - The Magic Faraway Tree, illustrated by Dorothy M. Wheeler, 8vo, cloth, spine faded
Lot 24
Blyton, Enid - The Magic Faraway Tree, illustrated by Dorothy M. Wheeler, 8vo, cloth, spine faded
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Bakewell, Robert - Travels, Comprising Observations made during a Residence in the Tarentaise ...
Lot 25
Bakewell, Robert - Travels, Comprising Observations made during a Residence in the Tarentaise ...
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Westall, William A.R.A. - Views of The Lake and of the Vale of Keswick, folio, half morocco, with 11
Lot 27
Westall, William A.R.A. - Views of The Lake and of the Vale of Keswick, folio, half morocco, with 11
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An anonymous mid 19th century manuscript relating to a tour of Hampshire in August 1842, ink on
Lot 29
An anonymous mid 19th century manuscript relating to a tour of Hampshire in August 1842, ink on
100 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Brangwyn, Frank - Belgium, folio, half vellum, text by Hugh Stokes, introduction by Paul Lambotte,
Lot 30
Brangwyn, Frank - Belgium, folio, half vellum, text by Hugh Stokes, introduction by Paul Lambotte,
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Brangwyn, Frank - Book Plates, 4to, beige cloth, 69 black and white and coloured plates, compiled by
Lot 31
Brangwyn, Frank - Book Plates, 4to, beige cloth, 69 black and white and coloured plates, compiled by
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Bunt, Cyril G.E. - Sir Frank Brangwyn, qto, yellow boards, with 8 tipped-in coloured plates, Leigh-
Lot 32
Bunt, Cyril G.E. - Sir Frank Brangwyn, qto, yellow boards, with 8 tipped-in coloured plates, Leigh-
15 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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Phillpotts, Eden - The Girl and the Faun, illustrated by Frank Brangwyn, quarto, cloth with d.j.,
Lot 33
Phillpotts, Eden - The Girl and the Faun, illustrated by Frank Brangwyn, quarto, cloth with d.j.,
15 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Kinglake, Alexander William - Eothen, or Traces of Travel brought Home from the East, illustrated by
Lot 34
Kinglake, Alexander William - Eothen, or Traces of Travel brought Home from the East, illustrated by
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Herbert of Cherbury, Edward, Lord, (1583-1648) - The Life and Reign of King Henry the Eighth, folio,
Lot 36
Herbert of Cherbury, Edward, Lord, (1583-1648) - The Life and Reign of King Henry the Eighth, folio,
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Haym, Nicolas Francis - Biblioteca italiana, O sia Notizia de Libri Rari, qto, vellum, Angelo
Lot 38
Haym, Nicolas Francis - Biblioteca italiana, O sia Notizia de Libri Rari, qto, vellum, Angelo
45 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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Wicquefort, Abraham de - L'Ambassadeur et ses fonctions, qto, calf, 2 vols in one, writings to fly
Lot 39
Wicquefort, Abraham de - L'Ambassadeur et ses fonctions, qto, calf, 2 vols in one, writings to fly
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Columbus, Christopher - The History of the Voyages of Christopher Columbus in order to Discover
Lot 40
Columbus, Christopher - The History of the Voyages of Christopher Columbus in order to Discover
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Robertson, William - The History of America, 7th edition, 3 vols, 8vo, period calf, with 3 (of 4)
Lot 41
Robertson, William - The History of America, 7th edition, 3 vols, 8vo, period calf, with 3 (of 4)
100 GBP
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Grimani Breviary - A Glance at the Grimani Breviary Preserved in S. Mark's Library Venice, qto,
Lot 42
Grimani Breviary - A Glance at the Grimani Breviary Preserved in S. Mark's Library Venice, qto,
40 GBP
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Yorick, Mr (Sterne, Lawrence Stoddard Thomas) - A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, 2
Lot 44
Yorick, Mr (Sterne, Lawrence Stoddard Thomas) - A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, 2
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Theocritus - Sixe Idillia that is Sixe Small, or Petty Poems, or Aeglogues, Chosen our of the
Lot 46
Theocritus - Sixe Idillia that is Sixe Small, or Petty Poems, or Aeglogues, Chosen our of the
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Birch, Thomas - The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, 2 vols in 1, contemporary calf,
Lot 47
Birch, Thomas - The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, 2 vols in 1, contemporary calf,
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Astle, Thomas - The Origin and Progress of Writing, 2nd edition, L.P. issue, folio, calf, with
Lot 48
Astle, Thomas - The Origin and Progress of Writing, 2nd edition, L.P. issue, folio, calf, with
50 GBP
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Clarke, Edward - Letters Concerning the Spanish Nation ..., qto, rebound brown cloth, library stamps
Lot 49
Clarke, Edward - Letters Concerning the Spanish Nation ..., qto, rebound brown cloth, library stamps
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of - Lord Chesterfield's Letters to his Godson, one
Lot 51
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of - Lord Chesterfield's Letters to his Godson, one
30 GBP
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Tuckerman, Arthur Lyman - A Selection of Works of Architecture and Sculpture Belonging Chiefly to
Lot 52
Tuckerman, Arthur Lyman - A Selection of Works of Architecture and Sculpture Belonging Chiefly to
15 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Scudery, George de - Curia Politae: or the Apologies of Several Princes ..., 2nd edition in English,
Lot 53
Scudery, George de - Curia Politae: or the Apologies of Several Princes ..., 2nd edition in English,
55 GBP
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Roscoe, William - The Life of Lorenzo de' Medici, called the Magnificent, 2nd edition, 2 vols,
Lot 54
Roscoe, William - The Life of Lorenzo de' Medici, called the Magnificent, 2nd edition, 2 vols,
60 GBP
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Harris, John - Navigantium atque Itinerantium Biblioteca, or Voyages and Travels: Volume 1 (of 2)
Lot 55
Harris, John - Navigantium atque Itinerantium Biblioteca, or Voyages and Travels: Volume 1 (of 2)
90 GBP
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Mezeray, Francois Eudes, Sieur de - General Chronological History of France, 1st edition in
Lot 56
Mezeray, Francois Eudes, Sieur de - General Chronological History of France, 1st edition in
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Bacon, Francis Sir - Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, 2nd edition in English,
Lot 57
Bacon, Francis Sir - Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, 2nd edition in English,
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Bellori, Giovanni Pietro - Descrizzione delle imagini dipinte da Rafaelle d'Urbino nelle camere de
Lot 58
Bellori, Giovanni Pietro - Descrizzione delle imagini dipinte da Rafaelle d'Urbino nelle camere de
50 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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Comines, Philippe de Seigneur d'Argenton - The Historie ..., folio, contemporary blind panelled
Lot 59
Comines, Philippe de Seigneur d'Argenton - The Historie ..., folio, contemporary blind panelled
190 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Joao, de S. Joseph do Prado - Monumento sacro da fabrica, e solemnissima sagracao da Santa
Lot 60
Joao, de S. Joseph do Prado - Monumento sacro da fabrica, e solemnissima sagracao da Santa
85 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Sarpi, Paolo - The Historie of the Councel of Trent, folio, contemporary calf gilt, boards with
Lot 61
Sarpi, Paolo - The Historie of the Councel of Trent, folio, contemporary calf gilt, boards with
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Balzac, Honore de - The Works, 36 vols, 8vo, cloth with printed paper labels, David D. Nickerson,
Lot 62
Balzac, Honore de - The Works, 36 vols, 8vo, cloth with printed paper labels, David D. Nickerson,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Evelyn, John - Silva: or, a discourse of forest-trees, & Terra: A philosophical discourse of
Lot 63
Evelyn, John - Silva: or, a discourse of forest-trees, & Terra: A philosophical discourse of
130 GBP
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Manson, William - Sir William Manson's Naval Traits in six books, 1st edition, folio, rebound
Lot 64
Manson, William - Sir William Manson's Naval Traits in six books, 1st edition, folio, rebound
80 GBP
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Scott, George - Memoires of Sir James Melvil of Hal-Hill, 4to, contemporary calf, E.H. for Robert
Lot 65
Scott, George - Memoires of Sir James Melvil of Hal-Hill, 4to, contemporary calf, E.H. for Robert
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Diaz del Castillo, Bernal - The True History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1st edition in England, 4to,
Lot 66
Diaz del Castillo, Bernal - The True History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1st edition in England, 4to,
100 GBP
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Correra da Serra, Jose - Colleccao de livros ineditos de historia portuguza ..., vols 1 - 4 (of
Lot 67
Correra da Serra, Jose - Colleccao de livros ineditos de historia portuguza ..., vols 1 - 4 (of
90 GBP
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Magalotti, Lorenzo - Travels of Cosmo the Third, Grand Duke of Tuscany, through England ..., qto,
Lot 68
Magalotti, Lorenzo - Travels of Cosmo the Third, Grand Duke of Tuscany, through England ..., qto,
25 GBP
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Stirling-Maxwell, Sir (publisher) - The Entry of the Emperor Charles V into the City of Bologna,
Lot 69
Stirling-Maxwell, Sir (publisher) - The Entry of the Emperor Charles V into the City of Bologna,
20 GBP
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