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Auction #135 begins on 12 Nov 2026

Wallis (John Peter Richard)

THOMAS BAINES OF KING'S LYNN

Explorer and Artist 1820 - 1875

Published: Jonathan Cape, London, 1941

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $60-70

Bidding opens: 12 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 19 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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First Edition, 351pp, 14 illustrations and 2 maps, one being folding map. Original green cloth boards, missing the DJ. Gift inscription on front endpaper “Daddy, with love from Richard July 1st 1944”, possibly a presentation copy from author to his father? Toning to endpapers printed on wartime paperstock, but generally clean and VG+ or better internally

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 20cm x 14cm


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