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Lot 286: An Assortment of Non-Fiction and Reference Volumes including Attenborough and Capwell (DJ)
A collection of non-fiction and reference works, primarily comprised of hardcover editions, many retaining their original dust jackets. The volumes cover a range of subjects including natural history, geography, and biography. Notable titles within the group include The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets by Dr Tobias Capwell, published by Hermes House; Discovering Life on Earth by David Attenborough, published by Collins; and the automotive autobiography Rockers and Rollers by Brian Johnson. The collection also features multiple large-format reference works such as The Times Atlas of the World, the Standard World Atlas, and The Random House Atlas of the Oceans. Natural history and marine life are represented by various titles including Shark Attack by Mac McDiarmid, Reader’s Digest Explores Sharks, Giants of the Sea by Cafiero and Jahoda, and Purnell’s Illustrated Nature Atlas. Other inclusions are The Cascades from the Time-Life American Wilderness series, The Marine Aquarium by Interpet, and Small Animals by Jane Burton. Several volumes bear auction lot stickers, including number 286 on the Brian Johnson autobiography.
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