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.

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.

Denison, Charles.

Rocky Mountain Health Resorts. An Analytical Study of High Altitudes in relation to the Arrest of Chronic Pulmonary Disease.

First Edition. Boston, Houghton, Osgood and Company, 1880. 20 x 14 cm. xii, 192 pages plus 18 pages of advertisement. Includes a large colour fold-out map and a large folded ‘Chest Examination Chart’ in a pocket. Dark red cloth with gilt title on spine. Hard cover. Grey end papers. Very good condition. Minor rubbing and bumping to boards, corners and spine. Spine ends frayed. Very small stain on front board. Small bookseller stamp on front paste down. Closed tear on fold-out map (not affecting the map).

Department of Agriculture Fisheries Branch.

The Angler’s Guide to the Irish Free State.

Third Edition. Dublin, Published by the Stationary Office, 1937. 18 x 12 cm. xi, 264 pages. With ads, tables, several foldout maps in text block and a large backed folding map in the back. Original olive green cloth. Hard cover. Black title on front boards and spine. Very good condition. Some age darkening, rubbing and bumping and a few minor tears. Inscription by previous owner on front free end paper. Front hinge starting to crack. Internally bright and clean. Complete set of maps.

Freeman, T.W.

Ireland. Its Physical, Historical, Social and Economic Geography.

First Edition. London, Methuen, 1950. 21 x 14 cm. xv, 8 pages of photographs, 555 pages. With various maps within the text. Original brown cloth with gilt title on spine. In original unclipped dust jacket, now in archival jacket. Very good condition. Minor rubbing and bumping to book. Dust jacket a little worn with some minor paper losses to corners and spine. Edges dust dulled. Internally bright and clean.