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Dawkins, Richard. The Selfish Gene. London: Oxford University Press, 1976. First Edition. 8vo. original black boards in dustwrapper; pp. xii, 224. A fine copy. In July 2017, the book was listed as the most influential science book of all time in a poll to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Royal Society science book prize, ahead of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of SpeciesIsaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica.

An uncommon women's suffrage birthday book, published to fundraise for the Scottish Council of the Women's Freedom League, compiled by Eunice Murray, future president of the WFL in Scotland and the first Scotswoman to stand for parliament. It comprises contributions from a number of significant Scottish suffragettes including Helen Fraser, Alexia Jack, and Anna Munro.

by Utagawa Kuniteru II Superb woodblock printed triptych showing the first Western-style hotel in Tokyo, the Tsukiji Hotel, built in 1868, but sadly destroyed by fire in 1872. Titled in Japanese and English, 'Plan of Hotel at Yedo, T'Skege [Tsukiji] 1868'. [Tokyo]. Publisher unknown. 1868. Each panel approx. 37 x 25cm. In very good condition. Minor age wear. Centre panel has one small hole at upper left. Left panel has two very small holes at upper right. Otherwise very good. Unbacked with nice bleedthrough.

A very good hardback copy of the artwork that inspired the designs of the Final Fantasy games.

LIONEL ARTHUR LINDSAY (Creswick 17-10-1874/Hornsby 22-5-1961) Australian school ”GOAT AND RHODODENDRON" c.1933 WOOD ENGRAVING A profile of a goat in bust, looking toward left between rhododendron flowers. One of Lionel Lindsay's most well-known and sought after wood engravings. This is considered to be one of Lindsay’s most renowned wood engravings for technical execution. Last of Lindsay's goat subjects and most highly stylised. NOTE: Signed in pencil lower left. Numbered 100 lower right (edition of 100). Mendelssohn p.154.

A vibrant panoramic map of the island of Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima) off the coast of Hiroshima, with a tourist guide to the island on the reverse.

The initial ‘D’ is formed from an “ouroboros” - a circular symbol that depicts a snake or dragon devouring its own tail, representing the eternal cycle of destruction and rebirth. A bar border of Illuminations extends from the initial to the top of the page. Condition: This 770 year old leaf is very good/excellent condition. The script shows no ink loss and the illuminations retain vibrant colours. There is slight darkening of the vellum and a dozen of so small worm holes.

|SOLD BEFORE SHOW| The world’s most famous fishing book, this copy is produced duplicating an 1897 edition from John Lane, the Bodley Head Ltd edited by Richard Le Gallienne and the 1676 text is the last to be revised by Walton, now with modernised spelling.

Darwin, Charles. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1887-1891. Octavo, twelve volumes, plates and text illustrations. Contemporary half calf, marbled sides and edges, a very fine set. The set consists of the following, all are the American New York editions published by D. Appelton and Company except for The life and letters of Charles Darwin published by John Murray of London. The Origin of Species is not present.

Spectacular very large wall size format Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau vintage poster made for the ‘8th Sokol Festival Prague.

Uncommon work that appears to have ended up consisting of at least 14 volumes published over a few years from 1901. The book, in oblong format with decorative covers, contains 30 very nice, woodblock printed kimono designs with tissue interleaves numbered 151-180. Honda Kinnosuke of Unkindō in Kyoto published some of the most beautiful books in this genre. Kyoto. Honda Kinnosuke. 1902. 30 leaves of prints. 17.8 x 25cm. In very good condition with only minor wear. Tissue interleaves a bit darkened as expected and a couple with creases. Otherwise very good.

This first edition of “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess, published by Heinemann in 1962, is a highly collectible item. The book is in good condition, bound in chocolate brown cloth with silver titles on the spine. The original, price-clipped magenta dust jacket, designed by Barry Trengrove, shows some spine fading, edge browning, and minor chipping but is now protected by a clear archival cover. Light flecking on all edges, with excellent condition text, makes this copy a valuable addition to any collection.