The Cabinet of Curiosities

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Lot 2

Royal Signed Presentation Book, Queen Victoria to Sir Hugh Allan, LEAVES FROM THE JOURNAL OF OUR LIV

2Royal Signed Presentation Book, Queen Victoria to Sir Hugh Allan, LEAVES FROM THE JOURNAL OF OUR LIV
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Royal Signed Presentation Book, Queen Victoria to Sir Hugh AllanLEAVES FROM THE JOURNAL OF OUR LIVES IN THE HIGHLANDS FROM 1848 TO 18618vo., inscr...

Lot 4

Brontë, Emily, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, A NOVEL BY ELLIS BELL, 7.6 x 4.9 in — 19.3 x 12.5 cm (2 Pieces)

4Brontë, Emily, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, A NOVEL BY ELLIS BELL, 7.6 x 4.9 in — 19.3 x 12.5 cm (2 Pieces)
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Brontë, EmilyWUTHERING HEIGHTS, A NOVEL BY ELLIS BELL2 vols., 8vo., 1st edition, bound in half calf marbleized boards by W. Elgin & Sons, Edinburg...

Lot 5

George Eliot (i.e. Marian Evans), MIDDLEMARCH, 7 x 5 in — 17.8 x 12.7 cm (4 Pieces)

5George Eliot (i.e. Marian Evans), MIDDLEMARCH, 7 x 5 in — 17.8 x 12.7 cm (4 Pieces)
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George Eliot (i.e. Marian Evans)MIDDLEMARCH12mo., 4 vols., 1st edition, half titles, marbleized edges and end papers, in gilt tooled green calf bo...

Lot 6

Richard Lord Braybrooke, MEMOIRS OF SAMUEL PEPYS, ESQ, F.R.S., 8.7 x 5.7 in — 22 x 14.5 cm

6Richard Lord Braybrooke, MEMOIRS OF SAMUEL PEPYS, ESQ, F.R.S., 8.7 x 5.7 in — 22 x 14.5 cm
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Richard Lord BraybrookeMEMOIRS OF SAMUEL PEPYS, ESQ, F.R.S.8vo., 5 vols., illustrated frontispieces, full titles, a few fold out illustrations, ye...

Lot 18

Medieval Belgian Breviary Romanum from the Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles Abbey, Bra

18Medieval Belgian Breviary Romanum from the Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles Abbey, Bra
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Medieval Belgian Breviary Romanum from the Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles Abbey, Brabant, Belgium, c.145012 mo., 698pp. including ...

Lot 19

Two French Faux Book Boxes, mid 18th century, 1.2 x 4 x 6.25 in — 3 x 10.2 x 15.9 cm (2 Pieces)

19Two French Faux Book Boxes, mid 18th century, 1.2 x 4 x 6.25 in — 3 x 10.2 x 15.9 cm (2 Pieces)
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Two French Faux Book Boxes, mid 18th centurythe two leather bound volumes dated 1733 and 1751 respectively converted in the mid 19th century, each...

Lot 116

Joseph Glanvil (English, 1636-1680), SADUCISMUS TRIUMPHATUS: OR, FULL AND PLAIN EVIDENCE CONCERNING

116Joseph Glanvil (English, 1636-1680), SADUCISMUS TRIUMPHATUS: OR, FULL AND PLAIN EVIDENCE CONCERNING
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Joseph Glanvil (English, 1636-1680)SADUCISMUS TRIUMPHATUS: OR, FULL AND PLAIN EVIDENCE CONCERNING WITCHES AND APPARITIONS12mo., 3rd edition, engr...

Lot 117

Francis Hutchinson (British, 1660 – 1739), AN HISTORICAL ESSAY CONCERNING WITCHCRAFT WITH OBSERVATIO

117Francis Hutchinson (British, 1660 – 1739), AN HISTORICAL ESSAY CONCERNING WITCHCRAFT WITH OBSERVATIO
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Francis Hutchinson (British, 1660 – 1739)AN HISTORICAL ESSAY CONCERNING WITCHCRAFT WITH OBSERVATIONS UPON MATTERS OF FACT8vo., full title, 336pp.,...

Lot 118

Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Montfaucon de Villars (French, 1635/38 -1673), THE COUNT DE GABALIS: BEING A

118Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Montfaucon de Villars (French, 1635/38 -1673), THE COUNT DE GABALIS: BEING A
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Nicolas-Pierre-Henri de Montfaucon de Villars (French, 1635/38 -1673)THE COUNT DE GABALIS: BEING A DIVERTING HISTORY OF ROSICRUCIAN DOCTRINE OF SP...

Lot 120

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), LETTERS ON DEMONOLOGY AND WITCHCRAFT, 6.4 x 4.4 in — 16.2 x 11.2 cm

120Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), LETTERS ON DEMONOLOGY AND WITCHCRAFT, 6.4 x 4.4 in — 16.2 x 11.2 cm
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Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)LETTERS ON DEMONOLOGY AND WITCHCRAFT18mo., first edition, engraved frontispiece, title and full title pages, 402pp. wi...

Lot 121

Thomas Frognall Dibdin (British, 1776-1847), BIBLIOMANIA OR BOOK MADNESS, 8.25 x 5.25 in — 21 x 13.3

121Thomas Frognall Dibdin (British, 1776-1847), BIBLIOMANIA OR BOOK MADNESS, 8.25 x 5.25 in — 21 x 13.3
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Thomas Frognall Dibdin (British, 1776-1847)BIBLIOMANIA OR BOOK MADNESS2nd edition, 8vo., full title, 782pp., illustrated with engraved plates and...

Lot 123

John Davenport (British, 19th century), APHRODISIACS AND ANTI-APHRODISIACS: THREE ESSAYS ON POWERS O

123John Davenport (British, 19th century), APHRODISIACS AND ANTI-APHRODISIACS: THREE ESSAYS ON POWERS O
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John Davenport (British, 19th century)APHRODISIACS AND ANTI-APHRODISIACS: THREE ESSAYS ON POWERS OF REPRODUCTION4to., 154pp., illustrated, in half...

Lot 124

Eliza Lynn Linton (British, 1822-1893), WITCH STORIES, 6.75 x 4,75 in — 17.1 x 1206.5 cm

124Eliza Lynn Linton (British, 1822-1893), WITCH STORIES, 6.75 x 4,75 in — 17.1 x 1206.5 cm
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Eliza Lynn Linton (British, 1822-1893)WITCH STORIES12mo., 320pp., in half calf marbleized boards, London: Chatto and Windus, 1883,i, 6.75 x 4,75 i...

Lot 125

Arthur Edward Waite, THE BOOK OF BLACK MAGIC AND OF PACTS, 10 x 7.75 in — 25.4 x 19.7 cm

125Arthur Edward Waite, THE BOOK OF BLACK MAGIC AND OF PACTS, 10 x 7.75 in — 25.4 x 19.7 cm
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Arthur Edward WaiteTHE BOOK OF BLACK MAGIC AND OF PACTS8vo., illustrated frontispiece with tissue guard, red and black full title, 295pp., illustr...

Lot 126

William Godwin (British, 1756-1836), LIVES OF THE NECROMANCERS; OR AN ACCOUNT OF THE MOST EMINENT PE

126William Godwin (British, 1756-1836), LIVES OF THE NECROMANCERS; OR AN ACCOUNT OF THE MOST EMINENT PE
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William Godwin (British, 1756-1836)LIVES OF THE NECROMANCERS; OR AN ACCOUNT OF THE MOST EMINENT PERSONS IN SUCCESSIVE AGES WHO HAVE CLAIMED FOR TH...

Lot 127

James Grant, THE MYSTERIES OF ALL NATIONS RISE AND PROGRESS OF SUPERSTITION, LAWS AGAINST AND TRIALS

127James Grant, THE MYSTERIES OF ALL NATIONS RISE AND PROGRESS OF SUPERSTITION, LAWS AGAINST AND TRIALS
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James GrantTHE MYSTERIES OF ALL NATIONSRISE AND PROGRESS OF SUPERSTITION, LAWS AGAINST AND TRIALS OF WITCHES, ANCIENT AND MODERN DELUSIONS TOGETHE...

Lot 128

John Foxe (1517-1587), BOOK OF MARTYRS, 9 x 5.5 in — 22.9 x 14 cm

128John Foxe (1517-1587), BOOK OF MARTYRS, 9 x 5.5 in — 22.9 x 14 cm
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John Foxe (1517-1587)BOOK OF MARTYRS4to. illustrated frontispiece, full title, profusely illustrated, published in Hallowell, Upper Canada, for P...

Lot 129

Émile-Jules Grillot de Givry (French, 1874-1929), WITCHCRAFT, MAGIC AND ALCHEMY, 11 x 9 in — 27.9 x

129Émile-Jules Grillot de Givry (French, 1874-1929), WITCHCRAFT, MAGIC AND ALCHEMY, 11 x 9 in — 27.9 x
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Émile-Jules Grillot de Givry (French, 1874-1929)WITCHCRAFT, MAGIC AND ALCHEMY4to., 384pp, plus index, 366 illustrations, 10 colour plates, in gilt...

Lot 131

Henri Boguet (French, 1550-1619), AN EXAMEN OF WITCHES, 7.5 x 5 in — 19.1 x 12.7 cm

131Henri Boguet (French, 1550-1619), AN EXAMEN OF WITCHES, 7.5 x 5 in — 19.1 x 12.7 cm
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Henri Boguet (French, 1550-1619)AN EXAMEN OF WITCHES12mo., 328pp., unnumbered in an edition of 1275 on deckle edged paper, in green linen boards w...

Lot 132

Reginald Scot (English, 1538-1599), THE DISCOVERIE OF WITCHCRAFT, 11.75 x 8 in — 29.8 x 20.3 cm

132Reginald Scot (English, 1538-1599), THE DISCOVERIE OF WITCHCRAFT, 11.75 x 8 in — 29.8 x 20.3 cm
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Reginald Scot (English, 1538-1599)THE DISCOVERIE OF WITCHCRAFT4to., 283pp., numbered 1127 in an edition of 1275 on deckle edged laid paper, in gre...

Lot 133

Heinrich Kramer or Henricus Institoris (German, c.1430-1505), MALLEUS MALEFICARUM

133Heinrich Kramer or Henricus Institoris (German, c.1430-1505), MALLEUS MALEFICARUM
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Heinrich Kramer or Henricus Institoris (German, c.1430-1505)MALLEUS MALEFICARUM4to., 278pp., numbered 197 in an edition of 1275, on deckle edged ...

Lot 134

Ludovico Maria Sinistari (1622-1701), DEMONIALITY, 9 x 6.25 in — 22.9 x 15.9 cm

134Ludovico Maria Sinistari (1622-1701), DEMONIALITY, 9 x 6.25 in — 22.9 x 15.9 cm
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Ludovico Maria Sinistari (1622-1701)DEMONIALITY8vo., numbered edition 211/1200, 127pp., translated by Montague Summers, on deckle edged paper in b...

Lot 135

Eight Volumes on the Occult, various sizes, largest 10.25 x 8 in — 26 x 20.3 cm (9 Pieces)

135Eight Volumes on the Occult, various sizes, largest 10.25 x 8 in — 26 x 20.3 cm (9 Pieces)
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Eight Volumes on the OccultCotton Mather (1663-1728)THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLDLondon, John Russell Smith, 1862Frederick T. HallTHE PEDIGRE...

Lot 136

Eleven Volumes on Witchcraft and the Occult, early 20th centuy (11 Pieces)

136Eleven Volumes on Witchcraft and the Occult, early 20th centuy (11 Pieces)
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Eleven Volumes on Witchcraft and the Occult, early 20th centuyOliver Madox HuefferTHE BOOK OF WITCHESLondon, Eveleigh Nash, 1980Philip W. Sergeant...

Lot 137

Izaac Walton (1593-1683) and Charles Cotton (1630-1637), THE COMPLETE ANGLER...IN TWO PARTS, 7.1 x 4

137Izaac Walton (1593-1683) and Charles Cotton (1630-1637), THE COMPLETE ANGLER...IN TWO PARTS, 7.1 x 4
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Izaac Walton (1593-1683) and Charles Cotton (1630-1637)THE COMPLETE ANGLER...IN TWO PARTS16mo., full title, illustrated, in later half calf marble...

Lot 138

William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827), THE TOUR(S) OF DR. SY

138William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827), THE TOUR(S) OF DR. SY
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William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)THE TOUR(S) OF DR. SYNTAX3 vols. 32mo., vols. 1 & 3, first eds., vol....

Lot 139

General Charles Grey (British, 1804-1870), QUEEN VICTORIA'S MEMOIRS OF THE EARLY YEARS OF HIS ROYAL

139General Charles Grey (British, 1804-1870), QUEEN VICTORIA'S MEMOIRS OF THE EARLY YEARS OF HIS ROYAL
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General Charles Grey (British, 1804-1870)QUEEN VICTORIA'S MEMOIRS OF THE EARLY YEARS OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE CONSORT12mo., portrait front...

Lot 140

Calliope: A Selection of Ballads, Legendary and Pathetic, 5.2 x 2.8 in — 13.3 x 7 cm

140Calliope: A Selection of Ballads, Legendary and Pathetic, 5.2 x 2.8 in — 13.3 x 7 cm
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CALLIOPE: A SELECTION OF BALLADS, LEGENDARY AND PATHETIC32mo. Suttaby, Evance & Fox, Stationer's Court, & Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, Paternaster Row,...

Lot 141

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American, 1807-1882), THE POETICAL WORKS OF LONGFELLOW, 12.5 x 10 in — 3

141Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American, 1807-1882), THE POETICAL WORKS OF LONGFELLOW, 12.5 x 10 in — 3
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (American, 1807-1882)THE POETICAL WORKS OF LONGFELLOW2 vols., folio, 928pp., 'signed' portrait frontispiece, profusely ...

Lot 142

John Hassell (English, c.1767-1825), MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE MORLAND, 11.6 x 9.4 in — 29.5 x 2

142John Hassell (English, c.1767-1825), MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE MORLAND, 11.6 x 9.4 in — 29.5 x 2
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John Hassell (English, c.1767-1825)MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE MORLAND4to., 204pp., illustrated frontispiece and title, full title, illustrated,...

Lot 143

Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832), MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE ROMNEY

143Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832), MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE ROMNEY
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Rev. John Romney, (English, 1757-1832)MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF GEORGE ROMNEY4to., 332pp, illustrated frontispiece, full title, tipped in p...

Lot 144

Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942), GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN, 11.8 x 9.25 in — 30 x 23.5

144Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942), GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN, 11.8 x 9.25 in — 30 x 23.5
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Charles Francis Horne (American, 1870-1942)GREAT MEN AND FAMOUS WOMEN8 vols., folio, Illustrated frontispieces, full titles, profusely illustrated...

Lot 145

Thomas Robert Malthus (English, 1766-1834), PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, 9 x 5.6 in — 22.8 x 14.

145Thomas Robert Malthus (English, 1766-1834), PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, 9 x 5.6 in — 22.8 x 14.
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Thomas Robert Malthus (English, 1766-1834)PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY8vo., 601pp. in tooled calf boards with ribbed and titled spine, London, ...

Lot 146

Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower (Scottish, 1845-1916), SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, 13 x 10.5 in — 33 x 26.7 cm

146Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower (Scottish, 1845-1916), SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, 13 x 10.5 in — 33 x 26.7 cm
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Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower (Scottish, 1845-1916)SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE4to., 177pp., half title, illustrated frontispiece, numbered edition 177/600,...

Lot 147

Pierre de Nohac (French, 1859-1936), LOUIS XV ET MARIE LECZINSKA, 13 x 10.5 in — 33 x 26.7 cm

147Pierre de Nohac (French, 1859-1936), LOUIS XV ET MARIE LECZINSKA, 13 x 10.5 in — 33 x 26.7 cm
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Pierre de Nohac (French, 1859-1936)LOUIS XV ET MARIE LECZINSKA4to., 189pp., half title, illustrated frontispiece, numbered edition 042/1000, on wa...

Lot 148

Robert Pitcairn (Scottish, 1793-1855), CRIMINAL TRIALS IN SCOTLAND, 11.75 x 9.25 in — 29.8 x 23.5 cm

148Robert Pitcairn (Scottish, 1793-1855), CRIMINAL TRIALS IN SCOTLAND, 11.75 x 9.25 in — 29.8 x 23.5 cm
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Robert Pitcairn (Scottish, 1793-1855)CRIMINAL TRIALS IN SCOTLAND3 vols, 4to., first edition, in half red calf linen boards, Edinburgh: William Tai...

Lot 149

Emmanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732), A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY, ETC., each v

149Emmanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732), A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY, ETC., each v
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Emmanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY, ETC.two volumes, folio, 1st edition, with red and black ful...

Lot 150

Madame de Genlis, BELISARIUS; A HISTORICAL ROMANCE

150Madame de Genlis, BELISARIUS; A HISTORICAL ROMANCE
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Madame de GenlisBELISARIUS; A HISTORICAL ROMANCEtwo volumes in bound in one, 12mo., half title, half calf marblelized boards, published by Philip ...

Lot 151

Harold Greenthal (American, fl. early 20th centiury), RANDOM ROSES, 11 x 8.9 in — 27.9 x 22.5 cm

151Harold Greenthal (American, fl. early 20th centiury), RANDOM ROSES, 11 x 8.9 in — 27.9 x 22.5 cm
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Harold Greenthal (American, fl. early 20th centiury)RANDOM ROSES4to., a typed anthology of homo-erotic poetry 'gathered by' HG, and dedicated to A...

Lot 190

French Manuscript Ledger Page, Count of Villars Family, Villars-les-Dombes, Burgundy, France, mid 15

190French Manuscript Ledger Page, Count of Villars Family, Villars-les-Dombes, Burgundy, France, mid 15
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French Manuscript Ledger Page, Count of Villars Family, Villars-les-Dombes, Burgundy, France, mid 15th centurya land rent agreement, written in La...

Lot 192

Portrait of Giles of Rome, Archbishop of Bourges, from André Thevet's 'Les Vrais Pourtraits et Vies

192Portrait of Giles of Rome, Archbishop of Bourges, from André Thevet's 'Les Vrais Pourtraits et Vies
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Portrait of Giles of Rome, Archbishop of Bourges, from André Thevet's 'Les Vrais Pourtraits et Vies des Hommes Illustres', Paris, 1584woodblock wi...

Lot 193

Four Maps Relating to Various Proposals for Navigable Canals into London, c.1720, largest sheet 22 x

193Four Maps Relating to Various Proposals for Navigable Canals into London, c.1720, largest sheet 22 x
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Four Maps Relating to Various Proposals for Navigable Canals into London, c.1720Sir Edward Forde's Proposal'A Map of the Colne with all its branch...

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