Books and Manuscripts from the English Library of Archibald, 5th Earl of Rosebery and Midlothian, K.G., K.T. - L09794

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Books And Manuscripts From The English Library Of Archibald, 5th Earl Of Rosebery And Midlothian, K.G., K.T.

29 October 2009 • London

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Sale Number: L09794

41. Histories of noble British families with biographical notices of the most distinguished individuals in each, illustrated by their armorial bearings, portraits, monuments, seals etc. London: William Pickering, 1846

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

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43. Portraits of the princes & people of India. London: J. Dickinson & Son, 1844

Estimate: 2,500 – 4,000 GBP

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44. The elements of geometrie... faithfully (now first) translated into the Englishe toung, by H. Billingsley... With a very fruitfull praeface made by M.I. Dee... London: John Daye, (1570)

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

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45. [Whately, Thomas] Considerations on the trade and finances of this kingdom... London: for J. Wilkie, 1766, last leaf with holes in gutter; [Hartley, David] The state of the nation, with a preliminary defence of the budget. [London]: for J. Almon, 1765; The state of France, in a clear account of the revenues of that kingdom. London: for I. Pottinger, 1760; [Burke, Edmund] Observations on a late state of the nation. London: for J. Dodsley, 1769; 4 works in one volume, 4to, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, armorial bookplate of William, Earl of Shelburne (1737-1805), [Goldsmiths 10157, 10112, 9607 & 10556; Todd 16a], binding slightly worn and rubbed

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 GBP

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46. Collection of 184 political broadsides and tracts, in 4 volumes, including:

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP

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47. A journal written during an excursion in Asia Minor... 1838. London: John Murray, 1839, first edition, large paper copy, 8vo (250 x 169mm.), etched frontispiece, engraved double-page map, 20 lithographed plates, original cloth, uncut, frontispiece and title somewhat browned

Estimate: 700 – 1,000 GBP

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48. The Works... with the life of the author... The second edition. London: A. Millar, 1762

Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP

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49. Acts and monuments of matters most special and memorable, happening in the church. London: printed for the Company of Stationers, 1684

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

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50. The purple island, or the isle of man: together with piscatorie eclogs and other poeticall miscellanies. The Printers to the University, Cambridge, 1633

Estimate: 3,000 – 4,000 GBP

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51. Institutio astronomica, juxta hypotheses tam veterum quam recentiorum. Cui accesserunt Galilei Galilei nuntius sidereus, et Johannis Kepleri dioptrice. Secunda editio priori correctior. London: Jacob Flesher for William Morden in Cambridge, 1653

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

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52. The modern builder's assistant; or, a concise epitome of the whole system of architecture. London: J. Rivington, J. Fletcher, and Robert Sayer, 1757

Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP

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53. The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide; or, repository of designs for every article of household furniture, in the newest and most approved taste... the third edition, improved. London: I. and J. Taylor, 1794

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

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