Anon.

Philip’s Tape Indicator Map of London.

London, George Philip & Son, Not dated [ca. 1920-30]. 18 x 11 cm. 79 pages ‘List of Streets’. Large linen-backed folded colour map of London with ‘measuring tape’ attached on one side. Dark green cloth holder with white title and black decorations. Very good condition. Slightly age darkened, some rubbing and bumping. Short closed tear to title page. Name and address of previous owner on title page: ‘Lady Pelly, 14 Hans Court, Hans Road S7-S3’’ Dated: 29.12.38.

ANON.

The Docks of the Great Western Railway (G.W.R.).

[First Edition]. London, G.W.R. Docks Office, July 1931. 19 x 13 cm. 51 Pages incl. 17 B&W photographs, followed by 12 large folded coloured maps. Losely inserted folded ‘Map of G.W.R. System’ in paper pouch (see images). Original decorated paperback with stiff paper covers. Very good condition. Rubbed and bumped, some fraying to paper covers, now in protective plastic cover. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Internally clean and complete with all maps.

Bartholomew, John (Editor).

The Handy Reference Atlas of the World.

Tenth Edition. Edinburgh, John Bartholomew & Son, The Geographical Institute, 1923. 18 x 12 cm. 172 pages with many coloured maps and plates. Original maroon cloth with gilt title and gilt decorations on spine. Dark end papers. Very good condition. Some rubbing and bumping to corners, boards and spine. Binding somewhat faded and dull. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Name of previous owner: ‘A.F. Brooke’ in pencil on front free end paper. Internally clean.

Belfast Harbour Commissioners.

Centenary 1847 – 1947.

First Edition. Belfast, Harbour Commissioners, 1947. 25 x 18 cm. 58 pages with numerous B&W photos and several folding maps, some in colour. Original dark blue cloth with blind and gilt decorations on front board. Gilt title on front board. Decorated end papers. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumbing. Edges dust dulled. Paper internally a little ‘wavy’, but bright and clean. With all maps in very good condition.

Belfast Naturalists’ Field Club.

A Guide to Belfast and the Counties of Down & Antrim.

First Edition. Belfast, M’Caw, Stevenson & Orr, 1902. 18 x 12 cm. (4), 283 pages plus three pages adverts. Illustrated throughout with B&W photographs. Includes three colour fold-out maps (Road, Geology, Archeology). Dark green cloth hard cover. Black title on spine and front board. Gilt decoration on front board. Very good condition. Ex Library with one stamp to front free end paper. Binding with minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Some age darkening. Edges and end papers dust dulled and browned. A few nicks and short closed tears. Internally clean.

Black’s Tourist’s Guide to Ireland. Illustrated with a Map and several Plans and Views.

Twenty-First Edition. London, Adam and Charles Black, 1891. 15 x 10 cm. vi, 354 pages plus 128 pages of advertising. Original dark cloth. Gilt titles and Illustrations on front board and spine. Illustrated end papers. Folding plans of Dublin, Londonderry and Belfast, folding maps of the Lakes of Killarney, the Antrim Coast, Giants Causeway, Lough Foyle and Malin Head. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Front and rear hinges opened and binding weak, but holding. Internally bright and clean.

British Red Cross Society. Basutoland Branch. Chapman, E. (Editor).

Year Book and Diary. 1959. Buka Ea Tsa Selemo. Mokhatlo Oa Sefapano Se Sefubelu Oa Britain. Lekala La Lesotho.

Maseru, Basutoland, British Red Cross Society, 1959. 21 x 13 cm. 160 pages with Illustrations, maps and B&W photographs. Losely inserted red and white Red Cross Bookmark. Quarter cloth over paper covered, decorated boards (see images). In original light paper dust jacket, now in archival jacket. End papers with Map. Very good condition in good dust jacket. Rubbed and bumped. Dust dulled. Dust jacket with some small paper losses (see images). Internally bright and clean.

Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway, in Connection with the Grand Trunk R’y of Canada. Including Great Western Division forming the Niagara Falls Air Line.

Chicago, Jones Stationary and Printing Co., 1886. 18 x 10 cm folded. 36 x 76cm folded sheet with various time tables, advertisements and a large map (33 x 52 cm). Blue and black printing. Issued August 24, 1886. Very good condition. Mildly age darkened. Some tears along the folded lines. A few small brown spots.

D’Alton, Rev. E.A.

History of Ireland. From the Earliest Times to the Present Day.

Six Volumes. London, The Gresham Publishing Company, 1910. 22 x 16 cm. Vol.1: xxi, 284 / Vol.2: x, 285-539 / Vol.3: xii, 256 / Vol.4: xi, 257-555 / Vol.5: xii, 272 / Vol.6: xi, 273-580. All volumes contain a number of illustrations, mainly full page plates. Original celtic decorated cloth with gilt decorations to front boards and spines. Gilt titles and volume numbers on spines. Very good condition. Bindings show signs of shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping. Internally occasional foxing. Volume 4 shows some faint water staining. Closed tear to half title of Volume 5. Edges dust dulled and foxed. Internally clean and bright.

Defoe, Daniel.

A Tour Thro’ the whole Island of Great Britain, Divided into Circuits or Journies. With which is Included, A Set of Maps of England and Wales, divided into counties, and a Map of Scotland. Composed by Herman Moll, Geographer. With an Introduction by G.D.H. Davies.

Limited Edition of 1,000 Copies. Two Volumes. London, Printed for Peter Davies, 1927. 24 x 14 cm. xxx, 415 pages / viii, pages 416 to 858. With many B&W Maps. Quarter cloth over marbled boards. Gilt titles on spine. Top edges gilt, other edges deckle. Very good condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping.Edges dust dulled and mildly foxed. Large Ex-Libris on front paste downs of both volumes. Internally bright and clean.