40. Collins (William, publishers) The New Naturalist Library, 132 vol., most first editions, some inscribed by the author, original cloth, all but two in dust-jackets, one or two a little worn, mostly in nice state, but a few ex-library, 8vo, 1945-2009. (132)
est. £3000 – £5000
Comprising: main series no.1-109 (including both editions of no.82), Monographs no.1-22 (a complete set). The two most appealing volumes are perhaps Ellis’ The Broads (46) which has the menu for the launch luncheon loosely inserted and is inscribed by the author, and Prime’s Lords & Ladies(M 17), “one of the rarest titles in the series” (Marren), which is inscribed by the author “with many thanks for assistance” and with an offprint of his inserted.
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