28th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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Tanner (Heather and Robin)
A Country Book of Days.
The Old Stile Press, 1984, numbered limited edition of 200 copies, half title signed by Heather and Robin Tanner, quarto, original quarter morocco binding, slipcase, Fine, cloth edges of slipcase slightly mottled;
idem, The More Angels I Shall Paint.
The Old Stile Press, [1991], numbered limited edition of 275 copies, signed by Heather Tanner, original quarter morocco binding, slipcase, Fine;
idem, Wiltshire Village.
Robin Garton, 1978, third edition, quarto, half title signed by Heather and Robin Tanner, dust jacket. Text block edges slightly spotted, contents Fine, small tear in dust-jacket at bottom of front joint;
idem, Woodland Plants.
Robin Garton, 1981, numbered limited edition of 221, half title signed by Heather and Robin Tanner, top edge gilt, price-clipped and slightly stained dust jacket. VG+.
Tanner (Robin), Double Harness. An Autobiography.
Impact Books, 1987, first edition, dust jacket (spine lettering faded). Minor tanning to text block edges, generally VG+. (5)
Sold for £350
Estimated at £150 - £250
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Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Apr, 2023
A rare late 18th century diary written by Lady Mary Broughton detailing a two-year Grand Tour around Europe, is one of the highlights of the sale. Not only is it a remarkable and detailed travel diary written from a rare female perspective, but it is an important document recording the everyday social history of Europe and a treasure trove of information on picture collections and museums of the era. Also of note is a 17th century Manuscript Account Book with a connection to Crosthwaite in the Lake District, a fine John Speed Map of the World published in 1676, and a copy of John C. Bourne's 'The History and Description of the Great Western Railway'. Amongst the children's literature in the sale is a first edition set of C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia', and a first edition of Roald Dahl's 'The Twits'.
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