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A Collection of Mid-to-Late 20th Century Books and Posters, including 'Masquerade' and 'The Ship's Cat' Posters

Lot 726: A Collection of Mid-to-Late 20th Century Books and Posters, including 'Masquerade' and 'The Ship's Cat' Posters

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This lot comprises a diverse collection of printed materials, predominantly paperback and some hardcover books, alongside several large-format paper items. The books cover a wide range of subjects including natural history, local interest, cookery, and general fiction, with identifiable imprints such as ‘PENGUIN’ and titles including ‘Complete British Birds’, ‘The Oxford Book of Wild Flowers’, ‘Be-Ro Home Recipes’, and ‘GILES’ annuals. Notable paper items include a poster for the popular treasure hunt book ‘MASQUERADE’, prominently displaying ‘REWARD £5,000’ and ‘Buried Treasure’, and a promotional poster for ‘The SHIP’S CAT’ by Alan Aldridge and Richard Adams, published by JONATHAN CAPE. All visible text is in English.