BINDINGS Collection of c.150 volumes, various dates (c.150)

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BINDINGS Collection of c.150 volumes, including sets of the Arabian Nights, Beaumarchais, Saint-Simon, Moliere, and many others, all leatherbound, many with gilt panelled spines, various dates (c.150) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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BINDINGS Collection of c.150 volumes, various dates (c.150)

Lot 0237

Estimate £800-£1,200

Jul 9, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT

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The Contents of Monreith House - A Historical Seat

Jun 25, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Edinburgh, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

CATO, VARRO, COLUMELLA & PALLADIUS Libri de re rustica, Venice, heirs of Aldus and Andrea T...: CATO, VARRO, COLUMELLA & PALLADIUS Libri de re rustica, dolphin and anchor device on title, A1 and verso of final leaf, several woodcut diagrams, title soiled, marginal pencil annotations later

CATO, VARRO, COLUMELLA & PALLADIUS Libri de re rustica, Venice, heirs of Aldus and Andrea T...

£300

CHARDIN (JOHN) The Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East Indies, FIRST EDITION, M...: CHARDIN (JOHN) The Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East Indies, FIRST EDITION, engraved portrait frontispiece, additional pictorial title, title-vignette, head- & tail-pieces,

CHARDIN (JOHN) The Travels of Sir John Chardin into Persia and the East Indies, FIRST EDITION, M...

£240

CHAUCER (GEOFFREY) The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet...newly printed, edited by...: CHAUCER (GEOFFREY) The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet...newly printed, edited by Thomas Speight, black letter, double column, engraved frontispiece portrait surrounded by a

CHAUCER (GEOFFREY) The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet...newly printed, edited by...

£1,000

CHERRY-GARRARD (APSLEY) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTA...: CHERRY-GARRARD (APSLEY) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, 'Inscribed to Wm. Phillimiore. Kendals. April 1925. From Apsley Cherry-Garrard' on

CHERRY-GARRARD (APSLEY) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTA...

£2,000

DOMBRAIN (H. HONYWOOD) The Floral Magazine, vol. 7 only (of 10), Lovell Reeve, 1869: DOMBRAIN (H. HONYWOOD) The Floral Magazine, vol. 7 only (of 10), 46 hand-coloured lithographs (3 double page, nos 429-450), light spotting mostly to title, half roan gilt, faded and worn, 4to, Lovell

DOMBRAIN (H. HONYWOOD) The Floral Magazine, vol. 7 only (of 10), Lovell Reeve, 1869

£150

ELWES (H.J. AND H.A) The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., FIRST EDITION, Edinburgh, P...: ELWES (H.J. AND H.A) The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., FIRST EDITION, colour frontispieces, numerous plates, morocco-backed beechwood boards (with letter from Elwes and explanation of

ELWES (H.J. AND H.A) The Trees of Great Britain and Ireland, 8 vol., FIRST EDITION, Edinburgh, P...

£500

FISHERIES First [-Seventh] Annual Report of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, 1...: FISHERIES First [-Seventh] Annual Report of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 7 vol., half morocco with gilt emblems on covers, folio, Edinburgh, 1883-1889; with 3 other reports on salmon (10) This lot

FISHERIES First [-Seventh] Annual Report of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 7 vol., Edinburgh, 1...

£200

FRASER (WILLIAM) The Book of Caerlaverock; The Maxwells of Pollock, together 4 vol., Edinburgh, ...: FRASER (WILLIAM) The Book of Caerlaverock; The Maxwells of Pollock, together 4 vol., limited editions, specially bound for the family, red and green decorative morocco gilt respectively, 4to,

FRASER (WILLIAM) The Book of Caerlaverock; The Maxwells of Pollock, together 4 vol., Edinburgh, ...

£340

FRASER (WILLIAM) Collection of 8 noble Scottish family histories in 19 vol., 1874-1881 (19): FRASER (WILLIAM) Collection of 8 noble Scottish family histories in 19 vol., comprising: The Lennox, 2 vol., 1874; The Chiefs of Grant, 3 vol., 1883; The Douglas Book, 4 vol., 1885; Memorials of the

FRASER (WILLIAM) Collection of 8 noble Scottish family histories in 19 vol., 1874-1881 (19)

£500

FRIES (BENGT FREDERIK) A History of Scandinavian Fishes, 3 vol., Stockholm, 1892-93: FRIES (BENGT FREDERIK) A History of Scandinavian Fishes, 3 vol., second edition, half vellum (volume 1 damaged with loss to one corner), folio, Stockholm, 1892-93 This lot is subject to the following

FRIES (BENGT FREDERIK) A History of Scandinavian Fishes, 3 vol., Stockholm, 1892-93

£240

HUTCHESON (FRANCIS) A System of Moral Philosophy, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, Glasgow, R. and A. Fou...: HUTCHESON (FRANCIS) A System of Moral Philosophy, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, list of subscribers, large paper copy, occasional spotting, contemporary calf gilt, light wear with a few minor abrasions

HUTCHESON (FRANCIS) A System of Moral Philosophy, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, Glasgow, R. and A. Fou...

£500

JOHNSON (SAMUEL) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., W. Strahan for A. Millar, T. Long...: JOHNSON (SAMUEL) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., third edition, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked preserving original spines folio, W. Strahan for A. Millar, T.

JOHNSON (SAMUEL) A Dictionary of the English Language, 2 vol., W. Strahan for A. Millar, T. Long...

£400

JOHNSON (SAMUEL) The Works of the English Poets, with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 75 vo...: JOHNSON (SAMUEL) The Works of the English Poets, with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 75 vol., contemporary mottled calf, spines worn, small 8vo, , 1790?; and others leatherbound (quantity) This

JOHNSON (SAMUEL) The Works of the English Poets, with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, 75 vo...

£240

LILFORD (Thomas Littleton Powys, 4th Baron) Coloured Figures of Birds of the British Islands, 8 ...: LILFORD (Thomas Littleton Powys, 4th Baron) Coloured Figures of Birds of the British Islands, 8 vol., numerous chromolithographed plates, letters from Lilford and Archibald Thorburn inserted,

LILFORD (Thomas Littleton Powys, 4th Baron) Coloured Figures of Birds of the British Islands, 8 ...

£400

MACKENZIE (GEORGE STEUART) Travels in the Island of Iceland, FIRST EDITION, Edinburgh,...: MACKENZIE (GEORGE STEUART) Travels in the Island of Iceland, FIRST EDITION, 2 engraved maps (one folding, spotting and toning to both), 15 engraved plates including 8 mounted hand-coloured

MACKENZIE (GEORGE STEUART) Travels in the Island of Iceland, FIRST EDITION, Edinburgh,...

£150

MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Lost. A Poem, Glasgow, Foulis, 1770: MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Lost. A Poem, engraved portrait on title-page, light spotting and offsetting (mostly to title), fine tree calf gilt with Maxwell emblem and motto on upper cover, gilt dentelles

MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Lost. A Poem, Glasgow, Foulis, 1770

£150

RALEIGH (WALTER) The History of the World in Five Bookes, William Jaggard for Walter Burre, 1614...: RALEIGH (WALTER) The History of the World in Five Bookes, 'The Minde of The Front' and additional engraved title (dated 1614) laid down, engraved portrait of the author on letterpress title, 8

RALEIGH (WALTER) The History of the World in Five Bookes, William Jaggard for Walter Burre, 1614...

£400

RENAUDOT (ABBÉ EUSÈBE, translator) [SULAYMAN (AL-TAJIR) AND ABU ZAYD HASAN IBN YA...: RENAUDOT (ABBÉ EUSÈBE, translator) [SULAYMAN (AL-TAJIR) AND ABU ZAYD HASAN IBN YAZID SIRAFI] Anciennes relations des Indes et de la Chine de deux voyageurs mahometans, qui y allerent

RENAUDOT (ABBÉ EUSÈBE, translator) [SULAYMAN (AL-TAJIR) AND ABU ZAYD HASAN IBN YA...

£240

A William IV mahogany bookcase Early 19th century, attributable to Gillows: A William IV mahogany bookcase Early 19th century, attributable to Gillows The ogee moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves above a pair of panelled doors en

A William IV mahogany bookcase Early 19th century, attributable to Gillows

£500

ALTMANN (JOHANN GEORG, editor) AND OTHERS L'Etat et les delices de la Suisse, 4 vol., ...: ALTMANN (JOHANN GEORG, editor) AND OTHERS L'Etat et les delices de la Suisse, 4 vol., FIRST EDITION, titles printed in red and black, 75 plates including engraved allegorical frontispiece

ALTMANN (JOHANN GEORG, editor) AND OTHERS L'Etat et les delices de la Suisse, 4 vol., ...

£300

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