Ending 26th Sep, 2021 18:00
Books and Maps - Timed Auction - Fri 17 Sept to Sun 26 Sept
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HAWKINS, Thomas
HAWKINS, Thomas: Memoirs of Ichthyosauri and Plesiosauri, Extinct Monsters of the Ancient Earth. Relfe & Fletcher, 1834, first edition, with 28 Plates (one folding). Elephant Folio, PP: vi, (i)Subscribers list with only 48 names, (i)blank, (i)Dedication, (i)blank, 1-36, (ii)blank, (i)Dedication, (i)blank, 39-51, (i)blank, Plus Fronis Plate and plates 2-28. Original boards with label to upper cover priced £2. 10s. Covers detached and lacking the spine; the block is mostly loose. Frontis plate frayed at edges; various degrees of DAMP STAINING to all plates. (SOLD A/F NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN. You can make an appointment to view this lot)
Provenance: Leicester Museum Reference Library (Most of their books only have their bookplate and no stamps)
Sold for £4,050
Auction: Books and Maps - Timed Auction - Fri 17 Sept to Sun 26 Sept, ending 26th Sep, 2021
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