18th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

 
Lot 2005
 

2005

Almanacks
A collection of ten almanacks for 1689, bound as one, comprising Andrews' News from the Stars; Coley's Nuncius Sydereus; Dove's Speculum Anni; Gadbury's Ephmeris; Harrison's Almanack, Pond's Almanack; Poor Robin's Almanack; Saunders' Apollo Anglicanus; Wing's Almanack and Fly, A Prognostication, 1689, several defective including loss of Harrison title page, well worn early sheep binding. [sold not subject to return]

Sold for £150
Estimated at £50 - £80


 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 18th May, 2022

Over 180 lots to include a broad selection, from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, and historic documents. Amongst the highlights is a group of Victorian ephemera including a Paper Peepshow of the Thames Tunnel, and a very unusual leaf-cut picture of workers around a derelict tower and trees. Of North-East interest is a collection of approximately 240 19th and early 20th century photographs, and an outstanding archive of early drawings and plans relating to Radcliffe and Broomhill Collieries.

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Tuesday 17 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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