9th Apr, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

 
Lot 82
 

82

Ray (John).
A Collection of English Proverbs Digested into a convenient Method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion; with Short Annotations...
Cambridge: John Hayes for W. Morden, 1678, second edition, octavo, lacking two leaves, title in red and black, page margins stained red, pencil annotations throughout, ink ownership inscription on front free endpaper, later reverse calf, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt;
Ray (John). Three Physico-Theological Discourses, concerning I. The Primative Chaos, and Creation of the World. II. The General Deluge, its Causes and Effects. III. The Dissolution of the World, and Future Conflagration... London: William Innys, 1713, third edition, octavo, engraved portrait frontispiece, four engraved plates, woodcut initials, head and tail-pieces, occasional marginal pencil annotations, bookplate and Gawdy Hall Library label on front pastedown, very faint spotting/age-toning, contemporary panelled calf gilt, joints starting, few bumps and scuffs;
Ray (John). A Persuasive to a Holy Life: from the Happiness Which attends it Both in this World, and In the World to Come. London: W. and J. Innys, 1719, second edition, octavo, advertisement leaf at end, lacking half-title, title with red border, a few ink annotations, head of pages a little age-toned, pencil notes on pastedown, ink manuscript notes on end leaf titled 'Dissenters', inner hinges cracked, contemporary panelled calf, re-backed, water stain to upper board;
Ray (John). The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation. In two parts... London: D. Williams, 1762, thirteenth edition, octavo, folding engraved frontispiece, bookplate of Abel Filkes, Devizes, pencil and ink notes to pastedown/front free endpaper, typed letter mounted to front free endpaper, contemporary calf, a little worn;
Derham (William). Select Remains of the Learned John Ray, M.A. and F.R.S. with his Life. London: George Scott, 1760, engraved portrait frontispiece, a few ink and pencil annotation, endpapers a final few leaves spotted/browned, extensive pencil and ink notes to pastedown and front free endpaper, including gift inscription from 'the Publisher', two labels and ink stamp of Llanover Library on pastedown, contemporary calf re-backed, corners very slightly bumped, together with:
Four others by/about John Ray.
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Sold for £380
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 9th Apr, 2025

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