24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking

 
  Lot 30
 

30

Phillips (John). Illustrations of the Geology of Yorkshire, 1st edition, 1829-36, & 4 others

Phillips (John). Illustrations of the Geology of Yorkshire; or, a Description of the Strata and Organic Remains of the Yorkshire Coast [-Part II. The Mountain Limestone District], 1st editions, York: for the author [-London: John Murray], 1829-36. 2 parts in 1 volume, 4to (279 x 215 mm), later half morocco, top edge gilt, xvi 192, xx 253 pp., part 1 with hand-coloured lithographical geological map, 9 lithographic geological cross-sections (all but one hand-coloured), 15 lithographic plates (numbered 1-14, including 1 bis), part 2 with 24 engraved plates (variably spotted; one folding), engraved folding map,
Mantell (Gideon Algernon). A Pictorial Atlas of Fossil Remains, 1st edition, London: H. G. Bohn, 1850. 4to, original cloth, pp. 207, hand-coloured lithographic frontispiece, 74 engraved or lithographic plates, bookplates, fraying to joints and spine-ends, inner hinges loose, occasional light offsetting,
Crouch (Edmund A.). An Illustrated Introduction to Lamarck's Conchology, 1st edition, London: Longman [etc.], 1826. 4to (314 x 240 mm), contemporary half calf, iv 47 pp., 22 hand-coloured lithographic plates, errata slip, bookplate, covers detached,
Murchison (Sir Roderick Impey). Siluria. The History of the Oldest Known Rocks containing Organic Remains, 1st edition, London: John Murray, 1854. 8vo (214 x 138 mm), later quarter calf, pp. xvi 523, 37 lithographic plates with caption-leaves, 2 folding maps, (plates occasionally spotted or damp-stained),
Ramsay (Andrew C.). Geological Map of England and Wales, 3rd edition, London: Edward Stanford, 1873. Hand-coloured lithographic map, sectionalised and laid on linen, 990 x 755 mm, light damp-staining to foot, slipcase (qty: 5)


Ward & Carozzi 1757-8 (Phillips), 1490 (Mantell), 558 (Crouch), 1627 (Murchison).
Phillips's work is inscribed 'G. W. Wood, from the author' on a slip mounted to the initial blank; on the second blank is the ownership inscription 'Geo. W. Wood, Singleton Lodge'. This appears to be George William Wood (1781-1843), Manchester businessman and MP for Kendal. In part II (p. xiii) Phillips writes 'In 1830, I saw again, in company with Mr. G. Wood, the limestone tracts of Namur and Luxemburg [...]'. Bound in at the rear is an article by Phillips, 'On a Group of Slate Rocks ranging E.S.E. between the rivers Lune and Wharfe, from near Kirby Lonsdale to near Malham; and on the attendant Phaenomena', c.1828 (18 pp. with folding plate and hand-coloured geological map).

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking, 24th Nov, 2021

To include the Library, Pictures and Camera Collection of Eric Hosking OBE Hon. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991). Eric Hosking is a name which will require little introduction for ornithology enthusiasts. The first professional bird photographer, he photographed over 1,800 species, and his pictures have appeared in some 1,000 books, including the popular New Naturalist series, of which he was photographic editor. To complement his library, Eric Hosking also built a fine collection of pictures by leading 20th century wildlife artists including Archibald Thorburn, Keith Shackleton and C. F. Tunnicliffe. The sale of his photographic equipment provides an unmissable opportunity to own a remarkable array of high-quality cameras, lenses and other apparatus by manufacturers including Contarex, Hasselblad and Zeiss, and will give skilled users the chance of recreating his photographic feats.

VIEW VIDEO

Viewing

Tuesday 23 November 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT