Books and Manuscripts from the English Library of Archibald, 5th Earl of Rosebery and Midlothian, K.G., K.T. - L09794

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Books And Manuscripts From The English Library Of Archibald, 5th Earl Of Rosebery And Midlothian, K.G., K.T.

29 October 2009 • London

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Sale Number: L09794

104. Hortus gramineus Woburnensis: or, an account of the results of experiments on the produce and nutritive qualities of different grasses, and other plants, used as the food of the more valuable domestic animals: instituted by John Duke of Bedford. London: B. McMillan, 1816

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 GBP

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105. A collection of works and pamphlets bound in two volumes, including:

Estimate: 700 – 1,000 GBP

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106. Collection of 19 volumes by or translated by Smollett, comprising:

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

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107. The theatre of the empire of Great-Britain... Together with a prospect of the most famous parts of the world. London: T. Bassett & R. Chiswell, 1676

Estimate: 50,000 – 60,000 GBP

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108. Principles of electricity, containing divers new theorems and experiments, together with an analysis of the superior advantages of high and pointed conductors. London: P. Elmsley, 1779

Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP

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109. Olympia; or, topography illustrative of... the plain of Olympia and of the ruins of the city of Elis. London: Rodwell and Martin, 1824

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

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110. A brief history of the rise and progress of the charitable scheme, carrying on by a society of noblemen and gentlemen in London, for the relief and instruction of poor Germans, and their descendants, settled in Pennsylvania, and the adjacent British colonies in North-America. Philadelphia: B[enjamin] Franklin and D[avid] Hall, 1755

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

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111. The charters of the following provinces of North America; viz. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pensylvania, Massachusett's Bay, and Georgia. London: Printed for W. Owen, J. Almon, and F. Blyth, 1766

Estimate: 3,000 – 4,000 GBP

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112. Letters and dispatches. London: printed for the editor by William Bowyer, 1739

Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP

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113. A collection of historical prints, engraved from pictures by the most celebrated painters of the Roman, Florentine, Lombard, Venetian and other schools. No place or date [but London, c.1790]

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

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114. In darkest Africa or the quest, rescue, and retreat of Emin governor of Equatoria. London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1890

Estimate: 1,800 – 2,400 GBP

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115. Britain's glory: or, ship-building unvail'd. Being a general director, for building and completing the said machines. London: Tho. Norris, Eben. Tracy, Arthur Bettesworth and Benj. Pickard, 1717, folding frontispiece with engraved portrait of George I, woodcut illustrations, 6 engraved plates, frontispiece damaged at edges and laid down, several leaves (including title-page) repaired in gutter, a few small holes in quires B-C, a few illustrations and engravings shaved, some offsetting, some paper repairs

Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP

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