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0Tolkien (J.R.R.) Typed Letter signed to Martin Berry, discussing his dislike of being photographed, the development of runes in his books and offering commiser

Tolkien (J.R.R.) Typed Letter signed to Martin Berry, discussing his dislike of being photographed, the development of runes in his books and offering commiserations on the death of his father, 9th May, 1972

Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000

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0Kipling (Rudyard) The Jungle Book [&] The Second Jungle Book, 2 vol., first editions, 1894-95

Kipling (Rudyard) The Jungle Book [&] The Second Jungle Book, 2 vol., first editions, 1894-95

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000

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0Kipling (Rudyard) The Works, 35 vol., 'Sussex Edition', 1937.

Kipling (Rudyard) The Works, 35 vol., 'Sussex Edition', 1937.

Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000

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0Corso (Gregory) Autograph Manuscript notes on Vestal Lady and Gasoline, signed on first page, [1950s and later]

Corso (Gregory) Autograph Manuscript notes on Vestal Lady and Gasoline, signed on first page, [1950s and later]

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500

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0Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) The Fall of Robespierre. An Historical Drama, first edition, Cambridge, Benjamin Flower, 1794.

Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) The Fall of Robespierre. An Historical Drama, first edition, Cambridge, Benjamin Flower, 1794.

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500

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0Asia.- Stein (Sir Marc Aurel) Serindia. Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China, 5 vol. (including plate vol. & box of maps),

Asia.- Stein (Sir Marc Aurel) Serindia. Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China, 5 vol. (including plate vol. & box of maps), first edition, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1921.

Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000

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0Birds.- Edwards (George) A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, 1743-51; Gleanings of Natural History, 1758-64, together 7 parts in 4 vol., first editions

Birds.- Edwards (George) A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, 1743-51; Gleanings of Natural History, 1758-64, together 7 parts in 4 vol., first editions

Estimate: £7,000 - 10,000

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0Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, second (first published) edition, 1866; and Through the Looking-Glass, first edition, 1872 (2)

Dodgson (Charles Lutwidge) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, second (first published) edition, 1866; and Through the Looking-Glass, first edition, 1872 (2)

Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000

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0Photography.- Thomson (John) and Adolphe Smith. Street Life in London with Permanent Photographic Illustrations Taken from Life Expressly for this Publica

Photography.- Thomson (John) and Adolphe Smith. Street Life in London with Permanent Photographic Illustrations Taken from Life Expressly for this Publication, [1877-78].

Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000

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0Voyages.- Cook (Capt. James) [First Voyage].- [Magra (James), attributed to] A Journal of a Voyage round the World, In His Majesty's ship Endeavour..., first e

Voyages.- Cook (Capt. James) [First Voyage].- [Magra (James), attributed to] A Journal of a Voyage round the World, In His Majesty's ship Endeavour..., first edition, first issue, for T. Becket & P.A. De Hondt, 1771; bound with A Description of East Florida, 1769.

Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000

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0Virgilius Maro (Publius) The Thirteene Bookes of Aeneidos..., translated by Thomas Phaer & Thomas Twyne, Bernard Alsop, 1620.

Virgilius Maro (Publius) The Thirteene Bookes of Aeneidos..., translated by Thomas Phaer & Thomas Twyne, Bernard Alsop, 1620.

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

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0Berkshire, Aldermaston.- Keyser (Charles Edward) Aldermaston Court Visitors Book, watercolour title and 101 pages of accomplished watercolours and signatures,

Berkshire, Aldermaston.- Keyser (Charles Edward) Aldermaston Court Visitors Book, watercolour title and 101 pages of accomplished watercolours and signatures, of views and interiors of Aldermaston Court and its surrounding countryside, signed by the architect Brightwen Binyon, signatures of visitors, including: Agnes Keyser (mistress of Edward VII), full straight-grained morocco with gilt decoration, 1894-1929.

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500

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0Dinosaurs.- Hawkins (Thomas) The Book of the Great Sea-Dragons, Ichthyosauri and Plesiosauri, first edition, 1840.

Dinosaurs.- Hawkins (Thomas) The Book of the Great Sea-Dragons, Ichthyosauri and Plesiosauri, first edition, 1840.

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000

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0Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, each volume signed by the author, 1954-55

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, each volume signed by the author, 1954-55

Estimate: £70,000 - 90,000

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0Powell (William) The Anarchist Cookbook, first hardback edition, signed presentation inscription from the publisher Lyle Stuart

Powell (William) The Anarchist Cookbook, first hardback edition, signed presentation inscription from the publisher Lyle Stuart "To Dali", 1971

Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000

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0Voyages.- Darwin (Charles) and others. Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle..., 3 vol. in 4 including Appendix to vol

Voyages.- Darwin (Charles) and others. Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle..., 3 vol. in 4 including Appendix to vol. 2, first edition, Henry Colburn, 1839.

Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000

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0Rorke's Drift.- Chard (John Rouse Merriott).-Illuminated address presented to John Chard R.E., V.C. by the

Rorke's Drift.- Chard (John Rouse Merriott).-Illuminated address presented to John Chard R.E., V.C. by the "Inhabitants of North Curry, Othery [Somerset] and Neighbourhood, manuscript on vellum, black ink, illuminated in gold, red, blue and purple, mounted on original wooden rollers, housed in the original morocco cylinder case, 1879.

Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000

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0Book of Hours, unidentified use, illuminated manuscript in gothic textura script, in Latin, on vellum, illuminated initials, 16th-century red velvet,

Book of Hours, unidentified use, illuminated manuscript in gothic textura script, in Latin, on vellum, illuminated initials, 16th-century red velvet, covers with gilt metal corner- and centre-pieces, [France, Angers], [c. 1460s].

Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000

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0Americana, Africana & Methodism.- Daniell (Marianne, compiler) Album of autograph manuscripts, watercolours and prints relating to England, Africa and Amer

Americana, Africana & Methodism.- Daniell (Marianne, compiler) Album of autograph manuscripts, watercolours and prints relating to England, Africa and America, including: "A verse in the Chippeway Langauge"; autograph hymn by David Livingstone; autograph fragments by John Wesley and Charles Wesley; watercolours of Egypt etc., original straight-grained morocco, gilt, 1831-56.

Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000

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0India.- Railways.- Johnston and Hoffman, photographers.- New State Train, presentation inscription from Superintendant of Rolling Stock Herbert Kelway Bamber t

India.- Railways.- Johnston and Hoffman, photographers.- New State Train, presentation inscription from Superintendant of Rolling Stock Herbert Kelway Bamber to his wife, 1904

Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

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