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The Welsh Sale, Cardiff
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17 Llandough Trading Estate
Penarth Road
Cardiff, Cardiff
CF11 8RR
United Kingdom
The Welsh Sale, Cardiff

Welsh Art / Welsh Gold / Welsh Porcelain incl. Nant Garw & Swansea ETC

Auction dates
Mar 21, 2020 10:30 AM GMT
Viewing dates
Mar 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM GMT
Auction currency
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Buyer's premium
 26.40 %
Online commission
 4.95 %
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ROBERT CAUER (German, 1863 - 1947) marble sculpture - bust of Henry Hussey Vivian 1st Baron of
Lot 1
ROBERT CAUER (German, 1863 - 1947) marble sculpture - bust of Henry Hussey Vivian 1st Baron of
800 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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NINETEENTH CENTURY SCULPTOR marble bust - Sir Richard Hussey Vivian (1775-1842) in the classical
Lot 2
NINETEENTH CENTURY SCULPTOR marble bust - Sir Richard Hussey Vivian (1775-1842) in the classical
1,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SHOTGUN CASE oak lined with leather exterior and brass corner mounts, external
Lot 3
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SHOTGUN CASE oak lined with leather exterior and brass corner mounts, external
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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VARIOUS ARTEFACTS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA including presentation silver and ivory
Lot 4
VARIOUS ARTEFACTS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA including presentation silver and ivory
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A J NEEDS & CO BOND STREET ANTIQUE LEATHER WRITING BOX the lid with yellow metal handle and
Lot 5
A J NEEDS & CO BOND STREET ANTIQUE LEATHER WRITING BOX the lid with yellow metal handle and
500 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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LARGE SILK BANNER PAINTED WITH VERSION OF THE FAMILY CREST OF THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA 170 x
Lot 6
LARGE SILK BANNER PAINTED WITH VERSION OF THE FAMILY CREST OF THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA 170 x
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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PAIR OF INVESTITURE CHAIRS TOGETHER WITH RELATED SCRAPBOOK an icon of design being the 1969 Prince
Lot 7
PAIR OF INVESTITURE CHAIRS TOGETHER WITH RELATED SCRAPBOOK an icon of design being the 1969 Prince
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY EDWARD BATE stamped maker's mark to yellow
Lot 8
LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY EDWARD BATE stamped maker's mark to yellow
1,600 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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NATURAL HISTORY ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS from the Vivian library, comprising H N Humpreys & J O Westwood '
Lot 9
NATURAL HISTORY ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS from the Vivian library, comprising H N Humpreys & J O Westwood '
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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COLLECTION OF MIXED ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS FROM THE VIVIAN FAMILY including two volumes of 'Visitations
Lot 10
COLLECTION OF MIXED ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS FROM THE VIVIAN FAMILY including two volumes of 'Visitations
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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RARE VOLUME OF 'THE CELEBRATED TALES OF MOTHER GOOSE' dated 1817, published by J Harris, St Paul's
Lot 11
RARE VOLUME OF 'THE CELEBRATED TALES OF MOTHER GOOSE' dated 1817, published by J Harris, St Paul's
420 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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FAMILY BIBLE FOR THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA the first page with handwritten family-line, printed
Lot 12
FAMILY BIBLE FOR THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA the first page with handwritten family-line, printed
300 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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CHRISTOPHER KELLY 'The Memorable Battle of Waterloo' with engravings and fold-out map of
Lot 13
CHRISTOPHER KELLY 'The Memorable Battle of Waterloo' with engravings and fold-out map of
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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PAIR OF SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRINCE OF WALES (ALBERT EDWARD) & ALEXANDRA OF DENMARK both dated 1881
Lot 14
PAIR OF SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRINCE OF WALES (ALBERT EDWARD) & ALEXANDRA OF DENMARK both dated 1881
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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BOUND MATERIAL RELATING TO THE FUNERAL OF DUKE OF WELLINGTON 1852 comprising 'First and Second
Lot 15
BOUND MATERIAL RELATING TO THE FUNERAL OF DUKE OF WELLINGTON 1852 comprising 'First and Second
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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THREE FASCINATING LATE-VICTORIAN PHOTO ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY well-documented with
Lot 16
THREE FASCINATING LATE-VICTORIAN PHOTO ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY well-documented with
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A VISITOR'S BOOK FOR VIVIAN RESIDENCE 'GLANRAFON' IN SWANSEA with many signed entries from 1907 to
Lot 17
A VISITOR'S BOOK FOR VIVIAN RESIDENCE 'GLANRAFON' IN SWANSEA with many signed entries from 1907 to
170 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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AVERIL VIVIAN'S SCRAPBOOK titled as such and containing watercolours, photographs of staff and other
Lot 18
AVERIL VIVIAN'S SCRAPBOOK titled as such and containing watercolours, photographs of staff and other
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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FIVE VIVIAN FAMILY SCRAP BOOKS CONTAINING NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS Victorian and later, mainly relating to
Lot 19
FIVE VIVIAN FAMILY SCRAP BOOKS CONTAINING NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS Victorian and later, mainly relating to
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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COLLECTION OF LETTERS IN ENVELOPES contained within a tan leather vanity case marked 'SWANSEA'
Lot 20
COLLECTION OF LETTERS IN ENVELOPES contained within a tan leather vanity case marked 'SWANSEA'
480 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A VICTORIAN GAME SHOOTING LEDGER FOR H H VIVIAN for recording shots at shooting-parties from various
Lot 21
A VICTORIAN GAME SHOOTING LEDGER FOR H H VIVIAN for recording shots at shooting-parties from various
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A COMPREHENSIVELY FILLED SCRAP BOOK OF VICTORIAN & LATER DINNER MENU CARDS many from auspicious
Lot 22
A COMPREHENSIVELY FILLED SCRAP BOOK OF VICTORIAN & LATER DINNER MENU CARDS many from auspicious
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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SEVEN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA with many annotations and dates,
Lot 23
SEVEN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY OF SWANSEA with many annotations and dates,
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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FIVE POCKET BOOKS three with monogrammed covers comprising 'SV' Sarah Vivian's 1880s handwritten
Lot 24
FIVE POCKET BOOKS three with monogrammed covers comprising 'SV' Sarah Vivian's 1880s handwritten
420 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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SEVEN HIGHLY DECORATIVE LATE-VICTORIAN CALLIGRAPHY & PICTORIAL CERTIFICATES ILLUSTRATED BY HAND
Lot 25
SEVEN HIGHLY DECORATIVE LATE-VICTORIAN CALLIGRAPHY & PICTORIAL CERTIFICATES ILLUSTRATED BY HAND
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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FIVE DIARIES / ALMANACS FOR HENRY HUSSEY VIVIAN, 1ST BARON OF SWANSEA (1821-1894), years 1880, 1881,
Lot 26
FIVE DIARIES / ALMANACS FOR HENRY HUSSEY VIVIAN, 1ST BARON OF SWANSEA (1821-1894), years 1880, 1881,
900 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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TYPED WORLD WAR I DIARY & ITEMS OF 3RD BARON OF SWANSEA ODO VIVIAN (1875 - 1934) the comprehensive
Lot 27
TYPED WORLD WAR I DIARY & ITEMS OF 3RD BARON OF SWANSEA ODO VIVIAN (1875 - 1934) the comprehensive
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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ALBUM OF WATERCOLOURS OF CONTINENTAL SCENES from a 'Grand Tour' type journey from one of the
Lot 28
ALBUM OF WATERCOLOURS OF CONTINENTAL SCENES from a 'Grand Tour' type journey from one of the
260 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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ALBUM OF 13 WATERCOLOURS ON RICE PAPER RELATING TO SINGLETON ABBEY SWANSEA, circa 1830s, unsigned
Lot 29
ALBUM OF 13 WATERCOLOURS ON RICE PAPER RELATING TO SINGLETON ABBEY SWANSEA, circa 1830s, unsigned
650 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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HISTORICAL NINETEENTH CENTURY ALBUM OF WATERCOLOURS & PRINTS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY & SWANSEA
Lot 30
HISTORICAL NINETEENTH CENTURY ALBUM OF WATERCOLOURS & PRINTS RELATING TO THE VIVIAN FAMILY & SWANSEA
2,200 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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AN ASSORTMENT OF VIVIAN FAMILY PORTRAIT PRINTS & FRAMED PORTRAIT PRINT OF WELLINGTON AFTER SIR
Lot 31
AN ASSORTMENT OF VIVIAN FAMILY PORTRAIT PRINTS & FRAMED PORTRAIT PRINT OF WELLINGTON AFTER SIR
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY PRIMITIVE SCHOOL oil on canvas - horse mounted lady seated side saddle on a
Lot 32
EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY PRIMITIVE SCHOOL oil on canvas - horse mounted lady seated side saddle on a
900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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WILLIAM GREATBACH (1802 - 1885) AFTER WILLIAM SALTER engraving - The Waterloo Banquet at Apsley
Lot 33
WILLIAM GREATBACH (1802 - 1885) AFTER WILLIAM SALTER engraving - The Waterloo Banquet at Apsley
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvases, a pair - half portrait of Betsy Vivian (nee
Lot 34
NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvases, a pair - half portrait of Betsy Vivian (nee
950 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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BRITISH SCHOOL mixed media - head and shoulders portrait of a lady with landscape and house
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BRITISH SCHOOL mixed media - head and shoulders portrait of a lady with landscape and house
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvases, a pair - head and shoulders portrait of a young
Lot 36
NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvases, a pair - head and shoulders portrait of a young
400 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvas, a pair - half portrait of Henry Hussey Vivian
Lot 37
NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL oil on canvas, a pair - half portrait of Henry Hussey Vivian
480 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL watercolour - the Glynn Vivian country residence 'Marino',
Lot 38
NINETEENTH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL watercolour - the Glynn Vivian country residence 'Marino',
600 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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EARLY EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SNOWDONIA CWPWRDD TRIDARN in oak, having an open canopy, three frieze
Lot 42
EARLY EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SNOWDONIA CWPWRDD TRIDARN in oak, having an open canopy, three frieze
2,600 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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BRYNMAWR OAK RAILBACK SIDEBOARD designed by Paul Matt for Brynmawr Furniture, having two central
Lot 43
BRYNMAWR OAK RAILBACK SIDEBOARD designed by Paul Matt for Brynmawr Furniture, having two central
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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FOUR INVESTITURE CHAIRS an icon of design being the 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture chair by Lord
Lot 44
FOUR INVESTITURE CHAIRS an icon of design being the 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture chair by Lord
1,200 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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FOUR INVESTITURE CHAIRS an icon of design being the 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture chair by Lord
Lot 45
FOUR INVESTITURE CHAIRS an icon of design being the 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture chair by Lord
1,300 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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ANTIQUE WELSH QUILT in daffodil yellow, spiral design with larger centred motif, border skirt,
Lot 46
ANTIQUE WELSH QUILT in daffodil yellow, spiral design with larger centred motif, border skirt,
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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CARDIGANSHIRE LIP-WORK CIRCULAR BASKET of tapered form, traditionally crafted from wheat straw coils
Lot 47
CARDIGANSHIRE LIP-WORK CIRCULAR BASKET of tapered form, traditionally crafted from wheat straw coils
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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VICTORIAN WELSH WOOLWORK SAMPLER BY PHEBE H GRIFFITHS AGED 11 OF CROES GOCH with alphabets,
Lot 48
VICTORIAN WELSH WOOLWORK SAMPLER BY PHEBE H GRIFFITHS AGED 11 OF CROES GOCH with alphabets,
210 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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ENAMEL SIGN FOR MCKENZIE & BROWN LTD CAERNARVON orange ground with blue lettering, 23 x 31cms
Lot 49
ENAMEL SIGN FOR MCKENZIE & BROWN LTD CAERNARVON orange ground with blue lettering, 23 x 31cms
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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FRANK BOWCHER case presented pair of bronze medallions and similar miniatures - to commemorate David
Lot 50
FRANK BOWCHER case presented pair of bronze medallions and similar miniatures - to commemorate David
0 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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WELSH FRUITWOOD CARVED LOVE SPOON mid-19th Century, pierced with 'MP 1842' below a centre heart with
Lot 51
WELSH FRUITWOOD CARVED LOVE SPOON mid-19th Century, pierced with 'MP 1842' below a centre heart with
1,100 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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GOLD CIGARETTE CASE WITH BEJEWELLED MONOGRAM FOR MADAME ADELINA PATTI in 9ct yellow gold (appprox as
Lot 52
GOLD CIGARETTE CASE WITH BEJEWELLED MONOGRAM FOR MADAME ADELINA PATTI in 9ct yellow gold (appprox as
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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WELSH RUGBY UNION CAP 1935 date to peak, embroidered Prince of Wales feathers and detail, maker
Lot 53
WELSH RUGBY UNION CAP 1935 date to peak, embroidered Prince of Wales feathers and detail, maker
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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1905-1907 WALES INTERNATIONAL RUGBY UNION JERSEY WORN BY RHYS GABE (1880-1967) HAVING BEEN SWAPPED
Lot 54
1905-1907 WALES INTERNATIONAL RUGBY UNION JERSEY WORN BY RHYS GABE (1880-1967) HAVING BEEN SWAPPED
0 GBP
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
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A LARGE SIZED MINER'S LAMP bearing brass label for Thomas & Williams, Aberdare, complete with
Lot 55
A LARGE SIZED MINER'S LAMP bearing brass label for Thomas & Williams, Aberdare, complete with
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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THREE ITEMS RELATING TO MRS SUSAN EVA WILLIAMS MBE JP D.St.J (1915-2011) being a head and
Lot 56
THREE ITEMS RELATING TO MRS SUSAN EVA WILLIAMS MBE JP D.St.J (1915-2011) being a head and
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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ITEMS RELATING TO LT COL SIR HARRY LLEWELLYN CBE comprising a silver commemorative easel plaque with
Lot 57
ITEMS RELATING TO LT COL SIR HARRY LLEWELLYN CBE comprising a silver commemorative easel plaque with
110 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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ITEMS RELATING TO LT COL SIR HARRY LLEWELLYN CBE comprising a pair of oak chapel chairs from his
Lot 58
ITEMS RELATING TO LT COL SIR HARRY LLEWELLYN CBE comprising a pair of oak chapel chairs from his
340 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA signed fully in pencil, limited edition (23/275) Gregynog Press 2002 volume
Lot 60
SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA signed fully in pencil, limited edition (23/275) Gregynog Press 2002 volume
0 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA signed fully in pencil, limited edition (44/275) Gregynog Press 2002 volume
Lot 61
SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS RA signed fully in pencil, limited edition (44/275) Gregynog Press 2002 volume
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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RICHARD BEBB two cased volumes 'Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950: A Cultural History of Craftmanship
Lot 62
RICHARD BEBB two cased volumes 'Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950: A Cultural History of Craftmanship
170 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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IOAN BOWEN REES limited edition (101/275) Gwasg Gregynog volume of 'The Mountains of Wales (An
Lot 63
IOAN BOWEN REES limited edition (101/275) Gwasg Gregynog volume of 'The Mountains of Wales (An
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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SAUNDERS LEWIS Gwasg Gregynog Press volume of 'Cerddi', together with a copy of T H Parry-Williams
Lot 64
SAUNDERS LEWIS Gwasg Gregynog Press volume of 'Cerddi', together with a copy of T H Parry-Williams
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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