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Original 400 plus Year of Map of Tercera [The island of Terceira in the Azores] – Petrus Bertius – 1616

An original copper engraved miniature map by the great Petrus Bertius [1565-1629]. Published in the 1616 edition of the Tabularun Geograpicarum – the map engravings were executed by Jodocus Hondius Jnr who was related to Bertius.

Beautifully detailed, nicely coloured and embellished map with square rigged ship and sea monster. Numerous place names, mountains, rivers and vineyards, scale and compass and cartouche based around local produce. Nice hatching in the ocean areas. As you can see fine condition.

Framed approx. 30 cm by 25 cm – Map engraved area approx. 15 cm by 12 cm.

Framed in Voyager miniature map style for $290.00 or the map itself for $150.00

Geoffrey King the miniature map authority regarded these maps to be the most beautiful miniature maps ever made.

$150.00

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Vacuum Pump with Dome – Griffin and Tatlock c 1930 – Super Example

A very good working example of a vacuum hand pump, complete with glass dome from notable maker Griffin and Tatlock [a design by John Griffin]

Nice oak handle, the brass pump body retains its original lacquer, valve moves freely and pumps seals nicely. The glass dome with bell top handle is ground for contact with the pump base plate [in operation this would be grease/ vaseline sealed. There is a small chip to the inside rim but not impinging on the “sealability” of the instrument.

Carries the Griffin and Tatlock branding plaque. We can date this to around 1930 as John Griffin and sons merged with the distinguished Scottish form Baird and Tatlock circa 1925.

Dimensions approx. – 40 cm long 30 cm high and 18 cm wide. Not really suitable for overseas and will require a postage supplement dependent on buyer location.

Rare complete and working a genuine sucker.

$440.00

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The Story of the Guides – Col G.J. Younghusband C.B. – First Edition 1908

First edition of this important record by George the older brother of Francis both adventurers and military men of quality [as where most of their manly relatives].

Published by McMillan and Co, London in 1908. Octavo, 207 pages, illustrated throughout. Original red cloth covered boards blind lines and embossed to front and spine in gilt. Some age although a very clean copy away from the ends.

Harry Lumsden formed the guides – his idea and training methods [we are talking military here not “boy scouts”]. They were involved in much frontier fighting … around Mooltan and the fight against Ganda Singh’s forces; then, the capture of the Fort of Gorindghar; the Great March on Delhi; the Afghan War 1878-80; Malkland in 1897.

Withing this history the Massacre of the Guides at Kabul [Seventy men against thousands] and The Relief of Chitral two very contrasting stories.

George Younghusband intimate with the history

$120.00

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For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway 1943 Scribner’s US Edition – Nice Copy

Published by Scribner’s, New York in 1943. Technically a first edition cited on copyright page as 1940 although 1943 on title .. so we would call it a second impression of the first.

Bound in the first edition oatmeal cloth covered boards, with red and black titling and banding to spine and facsimile signature to front. Dust jacket in near first state except no price on inside flap and photographers name, for portrait on rear, missing from first.

Thick large size octavo, 471 pages, top edge stained blue, as it should be. A very good copy, the dust jacket with a few minor chips and closed splits, really pretty good and now protected.

Hemingway’s classic about the Spanish Civil War. Tells the story of Robert Jordan a young American volunteer, attached to the Republican guerrilla unit.

Hemingway wrote the novel initially in Havana, Cuba. The work is based on Hemingway’s first-hand experiences as a reporter for the North American Alliance.

For those unfamiliar with where the title came from Hemingway helpfully provided reference to the words of English Poet and Dean of St Pauls John Donne (1572-1631) – it is well worth the understanding – … “never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee” … check it out – it will make a difference.

Ernest Hemingway – Perhaps his Strongest – Ding

$190.00

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Australian Poetry – “Waiting for the Past” a Collection – Les Murray

Published by Black Inc., in 2015 a first edition of this collection by Les Murray. Much admired by Clive James.

Slim octavo, 81 pages, dust wrapper – all in fine condition.

The first collection by Murray in five years and worth the then wait – our favourite “Last World Before the Stars” … but over 60 plus poems to choose from.

Would make a nice, simple thoughtful gift.

Beautiful use of language – we agree with Clive.

$25.00

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Brave New World – Aldous Huxley – 1937 Edition

A King’s ransom for a first edition or this pre-war new impression dated 1937.

Published by Chatto and Windus, London. Octavo, 306 pages, rare dust jacket showing some age but still a pretty good copy.

One of the standout novels of the 20^th Century. Complex and futuristic Brave New World warns us that a society obsessed with comfort, control and technological efficiency can strip away individuality, emotion and the essence of what human beings represent.

Aldous Huxley – Brave New World – an early collectable edition

$220.00

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Original 400 plus Year of Map of Tercera [The island of Terceira in the Azores] – Petrus Bertius – 1616

Vacuum Pump with Dome – Griffin and Tatlock c 1930 – Super Example

The Story of the Guides – Col G.J. Younghusband C.B. – First Edition 1908

For Whom the Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway 1943 Scribner’s US Edition – Nice Copy

Australian Poetry – “Waiting for the Past” a Collection – Les Murray

Brave New World – Aldous Huxley – 1937 Edition

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