Auction No 431, Tag: York
20 Lots (displaying 1 - 20)
John Bigland "A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of York", London [1819], half-leather, gilt title label, three folding maps,
John Bigland "A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of York", London [1819], half-leather, gilt title label, three folding maps,
Lot 29
Lot: 29
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £40
SOLD £32
MORE DETAILSJohn Bigland A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of York, London [1819], half-leather, gilt title label, three folding maps, 25 engraved plates, an additional plate bound in opposite engraved title page. Some occasional foxing, some offset from the plates, but generally clean. First free endpaper with corner cut away and ownership signature of 1947. [This and the following 57 lots are from the collection of the late Clifford Elmer.]
The manuscript notebook of Police Constable William Pearson of York, 1st January 1893 to 6th October 1904, in a hardbound foolscap exercise book,
The manuscript notebook of Police Constable William Pearson of York, 1st January 1893 to 6th October 1904, in a hardbound foolscap exercise book,
Lot 30
Lot: 30
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £200 - £300
SOLD £100
MORE DETAILSThe manuscript notebook of Police Constable William Pearson of York, 1st January 1893 to 6th October 1904, in a hardbound foolscap exercise book, written in a clear hand. Commences with 19pp outlining his duties with definitions of Robbery, Assault, Infants Criminal Responsibilty, etc; thereafter 61pp of his reports on arrests made, cautions given, and charges brought against named individuals with their addresses. Front endpaper inscribed William Pearson, Police Constable, York, the rear endpaper inscribed William Pearson, Fire Station, York, suggests that he left the police towards the end of 1904 and took up a position with the Fire Brigade. An entry in the Public Record Office shows that at this time Pearson was living with his wife & four children in a Police house at 97 Micklegate. [Browning to perimeter and occasional offset from some newspaper cuttings tipped-in or loosely inserted.]
A.P. Purey-Cust "Picturesque Old York, a series of Twelve Etchings by E. Piper", Richard Jackson, Leeds, 1895; folio, cloth bound, gilt title to spine
A.P. Purey-Cust "Picturesque Old York, a series of Twelve Etchings by E. Piper", Richard Jackson, Leeds, 1895; folio, cloth bound, gilt title to spine
Lot 63
Lot: 63
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £74
MORE DETAILSA.P. Purey-Cust Picturesque Old York, a series of Twelve Etchings by E. Piper, Richard Jackson, Leeds, 1895; folio, cloth bound, gilt title to spine, No.73 of 150 copies issued; twelve fine etchings tipped-in and each signed in the margin by the artist in pencil. Some discolouration to the boards, a single library stamp on reverse of title page o/w fine internally.
James Torr "The Antiquities of York City, and the Civil Government thereof", F. Hildyard, London, 1719, worn half-calf, gilt title label,
James Torr "The Antiquities of York City, and the Civil Government thereof", F. Hildyard, London, 1719, worn half-calf, gilt title label,
Lot 64
Lot: 64
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSJames Torr The Antiquities of York City, and the Civil Government thereof, F. Hildyard, London, 1719, worn half-calf, gilt title label, modern erotic bookplate to front pastedown, front endpapers chipped, front hinge cracked (still holding), good clean text; and Description of York, containing some Account of its Antiquities, Public Buildings etc, York, 1818, fifth edition, lacking map. (2)
"An Old York Church. All Hallows in North Street, York", 1908, folio, gilt cloth, No.218 of 500, many plates;
"An Old York Church. All Hallows in North Street, York", 1908, folio, gilt cloth, No.218 of 500, many plates;
Lot 65
Lot: 65
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSAn Old York Church. All Hallows in North Street, York, 1908, folio, gilt cloth, No.218 of 500, many plates; Caine The Martial Annals of the City of York, 1898, gilt cloth, 60 illustrations; Widdrington Analecta Eboracensia – Some Remaynes of the Ancient City of York, C.J. Clark, 1897, gilt cloth, No.27 of 265, twenty-six plates; Memoirs illustrative of the History and Antiquities of the County and City of York, John Murray, 1847-48, two vols., with plates, title pages foxed; and York Bridgemasters' Accounts, York Archaeological Trust, 2002, 497pp, damage to foot of the spiral binding. (6)
York History, a selection of publications by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (5), the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works,
York History, a selection of publications by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (5), the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works,
Lot 66
Lot: 66
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSYork History, a selection of publications by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (5), the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works, and English Heritage. All in fine d/jkts; one with ownership inscription. (7)
A.P. Purey-Cust "The Heraldry of York Minster", Richard Jackson, 1896, [Vol.2, first volume issued 1890], No.145 of 300, full leather, gilt,
A.P. Purey-Cust "The Heraldry of York Minster", Richard Jackson, 1896, [Vol.2, first volume issued 1890], No.145 of 300, full leather, gilt,
Lot 67
Lot: 67
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSA.P. Purey-Cust The Heraldry of York Minster, Richard Jackson, 1896, [Vol.2, first volume issued 1890], No.145 of 300, full leather, gilt, backstrip re-laid, colour tissue-guarded plates; John Browne Fabric Rolls and Documents of York Minster, York, 1863, ‘New Edition', two copies, one rebound, the other with annotations; Hugh the Chanter: The History of the Church of York 1066-1127, Oxford, 1990, in d/jkt; and others, York Minster related. (8)
Benson & Jefferson "Picturesque York", 1886, gilt cloth, sepia plates; and other York illustrated works including Hugh Murray "Doctor Evelyn’s York"
Benson & Jefferson "Picturesque York", 1886, gilt cloth, sepia plates; and other York illustrated works including Hugh Murray "Doctor Evelyn’s York"
Lot 68
Lot: 68
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSBenson & Jefferson Picturesque York, 1886, gilt cloth, sepia plates; and other York illustrated works including Hugh Murray Doctor Evelyn's York, 1983; Wilson & Mee The Fairest Arch in England: Old Ouse Bridge, York, 2002; and Smith Hob Moor: Historic Stray and Local Nature Reserve. Benson's Picturesque York with some discolouration to the boards. (19)
Angelo Raine "York Civic Records", Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1939-53, eight volumes, plus the additional Vol.9 published 1978.
Angelo Raine "York Civic Records", Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1939-53, eight volumes, plus the additional Vol.9 published 1978.
Lot 69
Lot: 69
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSAngelo Raine York Civic Records, Yorkshire Archaeological Society, 1939-53, eight volumes, plus the additional Vol.9 published 1978. Gilt cloth, one with ownership signature. (9)
George Benson "Coins: Especially those relating to York", 1914, & "The Ancient Painted Glass Windows in the Minster and Churches of the City of York"
George Benson "Coins: Especially those relating to York", 1914, & "The Ancient Painted Glass Windows in the Minster and Churches of the City of York"
Lot 70
Lot: 70
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGeorge Benson Coins: Especially those relating to York, 1914, and The Ancient Painted Glass Windows in the Minster and Churches of the City of York, 1915, both in later cloth, gilt; Solloway The Alien Benedictines of York, 1910, gilt cloth, No.122 of 250, b/w plates; Ritchie The Ecclesiastical Courts of York, 1956, in d/jkt; Depositions from the Castle of York, Surtees Society, 1861, gilt cloth, and others including two bound volumes of York Historian 1976-2003. (9)
Robert (and Elizabeth) Davies "Walks Through the City of York", Nichols & Son, 1880, orig. cloth, In Memoriam bookplates to the authors,
Robert (and Elizabeth) Davies "Walks Through the City of York", Nichols & Son, 1880, orig. cloth, In Memoriam bookplates to the authors,
Lot 71
Lot: 71
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSRobert (and Elizabeth) Davies Walks Through the City of York, Nichols & Son, 1880, orig. cloth, In Memoriam bookplates to the authors, folding map (with faults) affixed to rear endpaper; and a selection of other works on the history & topography of York, many in d/jkts. (26)
Sturge & Clark "The Mount School, York, 1785-1814 & 1831-1931", J.M. Dent, 1931, orig. gilt cloth, front endpaper signed by the staff & girls
Sturge & Clark "The Mount School, York, 1785-1814 & 1831-1931", J.M. Dent, 1931, orig. gilt cloth, front endpaper signed by the staff & girls
Lot 72
Lot: 72
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £10 - £20
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSSturge & Clark The Mount School, York, 1785-1814 & 1831-1931, J.M. Dent, 1931, orig. gilt cloth, front endpaper signed by the staff & girls of the school with over 30 signatures including Winifred Sturge one of the co-authors. B/w plates. Foxing to half-title with few tone marks on next few leaves. Unusual item.
York History, Architecture and Biography, including Cooper "The History of the Castle of York", 1911, gilt cloth, b/w plates;
York History, Architecture and Biography, including Cooper "The History of the Castle of York", 1911, gilt cloth, b/w plates;
Lot 73
Lot: 73
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSYork History, Architecture and Biography, including Cooper The History of the Castle of York, 1911, gilt cloth, b/w plates; Twyford York and York Castle, 1883, gilt cloth; Purey-Cust Picturesque Old York, 1909, gilt cloth, No.8 of 100, thirty-four tissue-guarded plates; three works concerning the Rowntree family; and various others, many in d/jkts. (18)
"York City and County Banking Company Share Ledger", 1830-1867, with manuscript entries of names & addresses of shareholders, over 120 pages;
"York City and County Banking Company Share Ledger", 1830-1867, with manuscript entries of names & addresses of shareholders, over 120 pages;
Lot 74
Lot: 74
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £40
MORE DETAILSYork City and County Banking Company Share Ledger, 1830-1867, with manuscript entries of names & addresses of shareholders, over 120 pages; foolscap, full leather, gilt, rebacked; together with some related ephemera including an 1872 letter outlining plans for a Turkish Bath. (Qty.
Joseph Halfpenny "Fragmenta Vetusta or The Remains of Ancient Buildings in York, drawn and etched by Joseph Halfpenny", I. Halfpenny, 1807,
Joseph Halfpenny "Fragmenta Vetusta or The Remains of Ancient Buildings in York, drawn and etched by Joseph Halfpenny", I. Halfpenny, 1807,
Lot 78
Lot: 78
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £36
MORE DETAILSJoseph Halfpenny Fragmenta Vetusta or The Remains of Ancient Buildings in York, drawn and etched by Joseph Halfpenny, I. Halfpenny, 1807, half-leather, gilt, recased with new endpapers, foxing to engraved title and the 34 plates largely confined to plate margins; George Benson Quaint & Historic York…from drawings by E. Risdale, 1906, the plates loose in a matching folder; and J.S. Fletcher Historic York, 34 Water Colour facsimiles…by William James Boddy, 1905, printed wraps, bound in printed boards. Folio. (3)
A Schoolgirl’s "Natural History Diary 1902", compiled by ‘Cowslip’ (Amy E. Morrisey) of the Mount School, York, in an exercise book, limp leather
A Schoolgirl’s "Natural History Diary 1902", compiled by ‘Cowslip’ (Amy E. Morrisey) of the Mount School, York, in an exercise book, limp leather
Lot 79
Lot: 79
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £26
MORE DETAILSA Schoolgirl's Natural History Diary 1902, compiled by ‘Cowslip' (Amy E. Morrisey) of the Mount School, York, in an exercise book, limp leather cover, comprising 76pp, illustrated throughout with watercolour drawings. VG condition, in protective mylar wrap with printed title. Also few items of ephemera including an 18th Century coaching ticket for the Black Swan Hotel (small tear), and three business cards, all York related.
Publications of the York Architectural Society, York Borthwick Institute, York Minster Historical Tracts, and similar, 1920s to modern, all softbacks
Publications of the York Architectural Society, York Borthwick Institute, York Minster Historical Tracts, and similar, 1920s to modern, all softbacks
Lot 80
Lot: 80
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £15
MORE DETAILSPublications of the York Architectural Society, York Borthwick Institute, York Minster Historical Tracts, and similar, 1920s to modern, all softbacks. (50)
Yorkshire related softbacks, mostly City of York, from 1827 to modern, with many guides, histories, reports, etc, many illustrated. (270)
Yorkshire related softbacks, mostly City of York, from 1827 to modern, with many guides, histories, reports, etc, many illustrated. (270)
Lot 81
Lot: 81
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £100
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSYorkshire related softbacks, mostly City of York, from 1827 to modern, with many guides, histories, reports, etc, many illustrated. (270) (approx 20 kilos)
"City of York Art Gallery Preview" 1948-1974, bound into five vols, pictorial wraps retained; and Thorp "John H. Rhodes, a Yorkshire Painter"
"City of York Art Gallery Preview" 1948-1974, bound into five vols, pictorial wraps retained; and Thorp "John H. Rhodes, a Yorkshire Painter"
Lot 125
Lot: 125
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £10 - £20
SOLD £7
MORE DETAILSCity of York Art Gallery Preview 1948-1974, bound into five vols, pictorial wraps retained; and Thorp John H. Rhodes, a Yorkshire Painter, Richard Jackson, 1904, gilt cloth, No.283 of 400, colour & b/w plates, titled tissue-guards. (6)
York Theatre Royal playbills for 1798 and 1830, the latter laid down on thin board; three books on York theatre; numerous programmes
York Theatre Royal playbills for 1798 and 1830, the latter laid down on thin board; three books on York theatre; numerous programmes
Lot 129
Lot: 129
- Auction Date: Wed 8th Jan 2025 12:00 GMT (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSYork Theatre Royal playbills for 1798 and 1830, the latter laid down on thin board; three books on York theatre; numerous programmes for concerts and plays many relating to the York Festival with much 1950s/70s, and some related items (107)