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1Eyre (William) Vindiciae Justificationis Gratuitae. Justification without Conditions; of The Free Justification of a Sinner, Explained, Confirmed, and Vindicat

Lot 1

Eyre (William) Vindiciae Justificationis Gratuitae. Justification without Conditions; of The Free Justification of a Sinner, Explained, Confirmed, and Vindicated, 1654; and others from the Matcham Library (c. 20).

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2Eyre (Sir Samuel, judge, purchaser of Newhouse) Marriage indenture, Samuel Eyre agrees to marry Martha Lucy, daughter of Francis Lucy, D.s. "Sam: Eyre&quo

Lot 2

Eyre (Sir Samuel, judge, purchaser of Newhouse) Marriage indenture, Samuel Eyre agrees to marry Martha Lucy, daughter of Francis Lucy, D.s. "Sam: Eyre", "Mar: Lucy"& 2 others, manuscript on vellum, 1661.

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3Wiltshire, Downton.- Court Baron of the Manor of Downton, manuscript on vellum, 2 sheets consisting of 3 membranes, 1676; and 2 other manuscripts (3 pieces).

Lot 3

Wiltshire, Downton.- Court Baron of the Manor of Downton, manuscript on vellum, 2 sheets consisting of 3 membranes, 1676; and 2 other manuscripts (3 pieces).

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4Matcham family.- House Keeping Expenses at Hanl'y, manuscript, in several hands, original vellum, 1742-1801.

Lot 4

Matcham family.- House Keeping Expenses at Hanl'y, manuscript, in several hands, original vellum, 1742-1801.

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5Nelson's Copy.- Dialogues of the Dead, vol. 2 only (of 2), Admiral Lord Nelson's copy with dated ink ownership inscription "Horatio Nelson",

Lot 5

Nelson's Copy.- Dialogues of the Dead, vol. 2 only (of 2), Admiral Lord Nelson's copy with dated ink ownership inscription "Horatio Nelson", for T. Pridden, 1775.

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6Presentation copy from Nelson's father.- [Common Book of Prayer], [c.1775].

Lot 6

Presentation copy from Nelson's father.- [Common Book of Prayer], [c.1775].

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7Nelson's father.- Nelson (Rev Edmund, Rector of Burnham Thorpe) c. 206 Autograph Letters signed "Edm Nelson" to his daughter Catherine "Kitt

Lot 7

Nelson's father.- Nelson (Rev Edmund, Rector of Burnham Thorpe) c. 206 Autograph Letters signed "Edm Nelson" to his daughter Catherine "Kitty" Nelson and some jointly to her husband George Matcham, 1787-93 & 1795-1801, on family affairs (her brother Suckling Nelson), financial affairs, health and with numerous references to Horatio Lord Nelson, many with wax seals.

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8Middle East.- Howel (Thomas) A Journal of the Passage from India, by a Route partly unfrequented, through Mesopotamia, Armenia, and Natolia, or Asia Minor, fir

Lot 8

Middle East.- Howel (Thomas) A Journal of the Passage from India, by a Route partly unfrequented, through Mesopotamia, Armenia, and Natolia, or Asia Minor, first edition, Printed for the author, [1789].

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9Horses.- Weatherby (James, publisher) An Introduction to a General Stud-Book, first edition, Printed (by H. Reynell...) For J. Weatherby, 1791.

Lot 9

Horses.- Weatherby (James, publisher) An Introduction to a General Stud-Book, first edition, Printed (by H. Reynell...) For J. Weatherby, 1791.

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10India.- Wales (James) [Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity], etchings with full hand-colouring, 1800.

Lot 10

India.- Wales (James) [Twelve views of the island of Bombay and its vicinity], etchings with full hand-colouring, 1800.

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11Nelson's copy as subscriber.- Schomberg (Isaac) Naval Chronology; or, An Historical Summary of Naval & Maritime Events, 5 vol., first edition, 1802.

Lot 11

Nelson's copy as subscriber.- Schomberg (Isaac) Naval Chronology; or, An Historical Summary of Naval & Maritime Events, 5 vol., first edition, 1802.

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12Music.- The Singer's Companion or a Selection of Songs Collected from the first Authors, manuscript, original printed wrappers, Bath, 1803.

Lot 12

Music.- The Singer's Companion or a Selection of Songs Collected from the first Authors, manuscript, original printed wrappers, Bath, 1803.

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13Nelson's copy.- , Revolutionary Plutarch (The): exhibiting the most Distinguished Characters, Literary, Military, and Political, in the most recent Annals

Lot 13

Nelson's copy.- , Revolutionary Plutarch (The): exhibiting the most Distinguished Characters, Literary, Military, and Political, in the most recent Annals of the French Republic, vol.2 only (of 4), first edition, Printed for John Murray, 1804.

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14Nelson's annotated copy .- Stephens (Alexander) Public Characters of 1803-1804, Admiral Lord Nelson's copy with ownership inscription and notes, for Ri

Lot 14

Nelson's annotated copy .- Stephens (Alexander) Public Characters of 1803-1804, Admiral Lord Nelson's copy with ownership inscription and notes, for Richard Phillips, 1804.

Hammer Price: £20,000

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15Nelson (Horatio, Viscount Nelson, naval officer, 1758-1805).- Butterworth (Thomas), Circle of. This Plate is Patronized by Viscount Nelson Duke of Bronte, who

Lot 15

Nelson (Horatio, Viscount Nelson, naval officer, 1758-1805).- Butterworth (Thomas), Circle of. This Plate is Patronized by Viscount Nelson Duke of Bronte, who has assisted at the Capture of 26 Sail of the Enemies Line of Battle Ships in the War from 1793 to 1805, aquatint, [c. 1805]; and a group of others, 19th century (17)

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16Nelson.- Churchill (T.O.) The Life of Lord Viscount Nelson, engraved frontispiece and 13 plates (2 folding), facsimile of a Nelson letter tipped-in, double-pag

Lot 16

Nelson.- Churchill (T.O.) The Life of Lord Viscount Nelson, engraved frontispiece and 13 plates (2 folding), facsimile of a Nelson letter tipped-in, double-page ode at end, 1810; and another, vol. II only of Harrison's The Life of... Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, George Matcham's copy (Nelson's brother-in-law) (2).

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17Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) Natural History, General and Particular, 20 vol., edited by William Wood, 1812.

Lot 17

Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) Natural History, General and Particular, 20 vol., edited by William Wood, 1812.

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18India.- Forbes (James) Oriental Memoirs, 4 vol., first edition, Printed for the Author by T. Bensley, 1813.

Lot 18

India.- Forbes (James) Oriental Memoirs, 4 vol., first edition, Printed for the Author by T. Bensley, 1813.

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19[Polidori (John)] The Vampyre; A Tale, first edition, third issue, Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Sons, 1819.

Lot 19

[Polidori (John)] The Vampyre; A Tale, first edition, third issue, Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Sons, 1819.

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20European Travel Journal.- Williams (Elizabeth) First Impressions in Foreign Countries during a Tour of six months through France to Switzerland and a corner of

Lot 20

European Travel Journal.- Williams (Elizabeth) First Impressions in Foreign Countries during a Tour of six months through France to Switzerland and a corner of Italy, autograph manuscript, original straight-grain morocco, 1826.

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