Michael Morris Antique Maps, Books and Prints

pub. in ‘The Natural History of Staffordshire’ by Dr. Robert Plot 1686. Engraved by Joseph Browne 1682.  c. 25.25″ x 21.25″ incl. armorial borders.  Third state. Fully coloured in a later hand. Old folds. Some strengthening and repairs to verso.

Rupert Simms.  pub. A.C.Lomax Lichfield. 1894.  no. 206 of 450.  Original blue cloth.  Slightly rubbed to top and bottom of spine.  Contains tipped-in hand written note signed by  Simms to a Mr. G.T.Lawley concerning confusion over the works of William and James Amphlett and other matters.

Bernard Scale.  pub. The Author Dublin 1771.  107 pp. Old ownership stamp to engraved title page of  Fitzgerald Solicitor Dublin. Table 3  has small tear – no loss. Bottom board missing hence

Thomas Rose.  pub. Fisher & Son. 1832. 100 pp. 96 steel engraved views + engraved title. Original marbled boards, leather spine with gilt title. Some wear. Occasional pale spotting and marginal discolouration.

Rev. Nightingale.  pub. Sherwood, Neely and Jones.  nd.  338pp. + index, etc.  Original paper covered boards. Cloth spine with 2″ split and remains of old paper label. Folding map and 21 copper plate engravings. Occasional spotting. Accompanying receipt from 1925 for 3/6d.

J.Severn Walker. 1862. Vol 1 (parts 1 and 2 – all published). Printed for the Author by Deighton and Son Worcester.  42pp. descriptive text. 31pp. illustrations.  Large paper copies to subscribers only. Original card boards, worn and somewhat discoloured. Spines poor. Internally better with occasional pale foxing.

F.R.S.Yorke. pub. Architectural Press. 1937. First edition. 144pp. inc. index to featured architects. Original grey tweed cloth boards. Moderate usage. Internally very good. Profusely illustrated inc. 3 folding plans. Discreet ownership inscription stamp for the Albert Bye,Simms and Gifford practice to ffep.

Walter Money.  pub. Simpkin,Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co. London and W.J.Blacket Newbury. 1905. 244pp. Original dark blue cloth with gilt design to top cover and gilt titling to spine. 24 b/w illustrations and 4 folding plates. Virtually unmarked – a fine copy.

Harry Speight. pub.Elliot Stock. 1894. 514pp. + adverts. Original brown cloth. Gilt titling to spine. Picture and gilt upper cover. Slight bumping and rubbing to edges. Internally very good. Folding map with tissue guard. 14 full page and folding illustrations with many more in the text.

Toddles’ Highland Tour. Richard Toddles 76pp. 21 illusts. (bound with) Extraordinary Men: Their Boyhood and Early Life.William Russell. 112pp. 14 portraits.(bound with) Every Boys Magazine-The Subscribers Corner.  86pp. pub. Routledge,Warne and Routledge. 1864. Original cloth. Slightly bumped. Spine a little sunned with gilt titling. Internally good. A most unusual item.