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22.01.19. Lot 81 in the Dominic Winter sale on January 30 is Pomologia Britannica; or, Figures and Descriptions of the Most Important Varieties of Fruit Cultivated in Great Britain. 3 volumes, 1st edition, Henry G. Bohn, 1841, 152 hand-coloured engraved plates heightened in gum arabic, a clean and handsome copy. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 ... more  Add a comment

10.01.19. Auctioneers TW Gaze have appointed a book expert which will help see the return of specialist book sales to Diss. Robert Henshilwood, who is known as a trusted and successful book specialist far beyond East Anglia, has joined as book specialist at Diss Auction Rooms. TW Gaze director Elizabeth Talbot said: "Robert’s arrival will enable us to reintroduce dedicated book auctions as required plus bespoke sections in other specialist sales" ... more  Add a comment