A meticulously crafted MTH RailKing One-Gauge 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Engine, model number 70-3003-1 representing the iconic Union Pacific Challenger No. 3980. This highly detailed 1:32 scale model is designed for both indoor and outdoor use and is suitable for standard 45mm track. The Challenger class locomotives were built in the 1930s and 1940s to handle heavy freight across the Union Pacific system. These powerful articulated locomotives became synonymous with long-haul efficiency on challenging routes, such as the Wasatch Range. Engine No. 3980, like its counterparts, was instrumental in demonstrating Union Pacific's dominance in high-speed freight service. This model replicates the intricate details of the original, featuring: Operating puffing smoke unit; Constant voltage headlight and marker lights; Detailed illuminated cab interiors with cab figures; Operating firebox glow and sliding cab windows; Intricate boiler, tender detailing, and metal handrails; Directionally controlled backup light; The model is equipped with MTH Proto-Sound 2.0 system, providing authentic sounds and synchronized chuffing for an immersive experience. It also includes an operating knuckle coupler and a hook and loop coupler for versatile connectivity.Approximate train dimensions: 48.25"L x 4.25"W x 5.75"H. Box dimensions: 36"L x 14.50"W x 10"H. This item has its original box. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: USACondition: Untested for functionality.
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DSC-F707 digital still camera featuring a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 2.4/9.7-48.5 lens with a 5.0 MP sensor. Manufactured in 2001, this camera is equipped with NightShot and NightFraming modes for enhanced low-light photography and MPEG Movie EX capabilities. Includes original accessories: battery, charger, USB and A/V cables, lens cap, and Sony-branded camera bag. Compact dimensions: 2.75"H. Issued: 2002Dimensions: 2.75"HCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.
This collection of four hardcover history books explores military conflicts, conquests, and revolutions across different regions and time periods. Soldier Sahibs by Charles Allen recounts the daring exploits of British officers on India’s Northwest Frontier, detailing their role in shaping the region's history. Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold by Mark Cocker examines Europe's conquests of indigenous peoples, shedding light on the impact of colonial expansion. Villa and Zapata: A History of the Mexican Revolution by Frank McLynn provides a comprehensive study of the revolutionary leaders and the war that shaped modern Mexico. Arms for Spain by Gerald Howson offers an in-depth analysis of foreign military aid during the Spanish Civil War, revealing the complexities of international involvement in the conflict. Each book retains its original dust jacket, and the set provides valuable historical insights for collectors and history enthusiasts. Largest book measures 9.5"H. Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Offered is an exceptional MTH Electric Trains Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Engine, cab number #3976. This meticulously crafted O gauge model replicates the iconic Union Pacific Challenger, a powerful articulated locomotive first introduced in the 1930s to tackle heavy freight and passenger service across the western United States. This model is constructed with a die-cast boiler, tender body, and metal chassis, embodying 1:48 scale proportions for authentic realism. It features a precision Pittman flywheel-equipped motor, operating marker lights, and a functional tender backup light. Enhancing the display are operating firebox glow, Proto-Smoke system, and lighted cab interior details, all of which contribute to the immersive experience of this highly collectible piece. The Union Pacific Challenger series was a hallmark of American railroad engineering, introduced to handle heavy freight over mountainous terrain. Locomotive #3976 was part of a fleet that symbolized power and innovation in the mid-20th century. Approximate train dimensions: 32"L x 3.50"W x 4.50"H. Box dimensions: 29"L x 6"W x 6"H. This item has its original box. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Untested for functionality.
A finely crafted Royal Doulton figurine titled Australian Digger HN322, designed by renowned sculptor E.W. Light. This rare piece pays tribute to the ANZAC soldiers, featuring a standing figure of an Australian infantryman in uniform with hands in pockets and a slouch hat, embodying the resilience and spirit of the Australian forces. This figurine is finished in a matte military green glaze, highlighting its historical and commemorative significance. The base is inscribed with "DIGGER," further emphasizing its tribute to the Australian soldiers of World War I. Manufactured in England, this exceptional piece is a sought-after collectible among military enthusiasts and Royal Doulton collectors. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: E.W. LightIssued: c. 1918 - 1938Dimensions: 11.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
A reproduction cavalry saber featuring a curved steel blade with a single fuller and a brass three-bar guard. The grip is wrapped in black leather with brass wire detailing, and the pommel is finished in brass. The blade is etched with "India," indicating its origin. This saber comes with its original steel sheath, which includes two carrying rings. Likely a modern decorative or reenactment sword, inspired by 19th-century military sabers. This replica saber with its original sheath makes an excellent display piece or addition to a collection of military memorabilia. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 40"LCountry of Origin: IndiaCondition: Age related wear. Light wear with minor scuffs and patina on the brass fittings and blade.
A finely crafted Sunset Models Inc. GE 44 Ton Diesel Locomotive, 2-rail O scale model, representing the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) locomotive #9355. This precision-made piece features black paint with crisp gold lettering spelling PENNSYLVANIA along the sides. The model comes complete with a miniature engineer figure, adding realism and charm to the display. The GE 44 Ton Diesel locomotive was designed by General Electric in the 1940s as a lightweight, versatile switcher locomotive intended for light-duty operations, particularly in industrial yards and on short lines. The locomotive became known for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and cost-efficiency. This particular model, PRR #9355, reflects the Pennsylvania Railroad's fleet, which frequently utilized such switchers for terminal and yard work. Approximate train dimensions: 8"L x 3"W x 3.50"H. Box dimensions: 13"L x 6.50"W x 6.50"H. This item has its original box. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: USACondition: Untested for functionality.
The Kodak EK6 Instant Camera, introduced in the late 1970s, is a compact and easy-to-use instant film camera that brought instant photography to the masses. Designed with simplicity and functionality in mind, it was part of Kodak's attempt to compete with Polaroid in the instant camera market. This camera's retro aesthetic and historical significance make it a popular choice among collectors and vintage photography enthusiasts. Features includes: instant print capability using Kodak PR10 film, which is no longer produced; built-in light meter for automatic exposure control; adjustable print control for lightening or darkening images; and ergonomic design with a built-in hand strap for easy handling. With fabric wrist strap. Issued: c. 1970sDimensions: 6.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Not tested, functionality not guaranteed.
Nikon Coolpix L6 digital camera featuring a 6.0-megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and a Nikkor 3x optical zoom lens. Compact and lightweight, this model is designed for convenience and portability, ideal for casual photography. The camera is marked "Nikon Coolpix L6, Nikon Corp., Made in Indonesia," with serial number 30650232 on the bottom panel. It supports ISO 800 for low-light conditions and boasts long-lasting battery performance. Issued: c. 2006Dimensions: 2.25"HCondition: Age related wear.
A detailed Bachmann Spectrum 55 Ton Three-Truck Shay Locomotive in G Scale, designed in 1:20.3 scale to replicate the iconic West Side Lumber Co. #4. This model is a tribute to the rugged locomotives used in the lumber industry and features the following detail. Features: Sound-equipped with Tsunami technology for realistic audio effects. Die-cast drive train and trucks with durable die-cast gearboxes. All-wheel drive and metal detailing for authenticity. Operating headlight and backup light, smoke unit, and steel or wood cab, modeled after the prototype. Three-position polarity switch for NMRA standard compatibility. Manufacturer: Bachmann Industries, renowned for their premium model trains, has been a leader in crafting high-quality and historically accurate models since 1833. The Spectrum series, introduced in the late 20th century, represents the company's highest level of craftsmanship, appealing to both collectors and model train enthusiasts. Historical Significance: The Shay locomotive, invented by Ephraim Shay in the 19th century, revolutionized the logging industry by offering unparalleled power and maneuverability on uneven and temporary tracks. The West Side Lumber Company operated the largest fleet of Shay locomotives in the United States, and the #4 locomotive is a celebrated example of the ingenuity and engineering required for transporting lumber in rugged terrain.Approximate train dimensions: 30"L x 4.50"W x 7.50"H. Box dimensions: 36"L x 4.50"W x 10.50"H. This item has its original box. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Untested.
FLEMING, Ian. The Diamond Smugglers, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, publisher's imitation black cloth lettered in white, unclipped dust-jacket (priced 12s. 6d.), internally very good & bright, some very pale spotting to endpapers and marginally at top edge, binding very good, tight & square, jacket very good with slight sunning at spine, light wear to extremities, London: Jonathan Cape, 1957. Together with Thrilling Cities, by Ian Fleming, FIRST EDITION, unclipped d.j., internally fine and complete with erratum, some sunning and wear at top of spine, London: Jonathan Cape, 1963; Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaica, FIRST EDITION, contemporary gift inscription, London: Andre Deutsch, 1965; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Adventure Number 1, by Ian Fleming, FIRST EDITION, lacking d.j., spotting & wear to boards, London: Jonathan Cape, 1964; The Ivory Hammer: The Year at Sotheby's, featuring short story "The Property of a Lady", by Ian Fleming, London: Longmans, 1963; The Kemsley Manual of Journalism, featuring "Foreign News", by Ian Fleming, London: Cassell, 1950, sold as one collection with all faults (6)
GOLDSMITH, Oliver. The History of England, 12th ed., 4 volumes (complete), contemp. full-calf, London: F. C. and J. Rivington, J. Cuthell, J. Nunn et al., 1823._ GOLDSMITH, Oliver. The History of Rome, 13th ed., 2 volumes (complete), contemp. full-calf, London: F. C. and J. Rivington, 1821._ GOLDSMITH, Oliver. The History of Greece, 14th ed., 2 volumes (complete), contemp. full-calf, London: C. and J. Rivington, 1823._ Condition: internally bright, scant spots, slight offsetting at edges of endpapers, owner inscription front paste down from 1830s, externally some rubbing at edges and light bumps at corners (8)
PLATH, Sylvia. Ariel, FIRST edition, original red cloth with lettering in gilt, internally bright, light tone/spots head of text block, edges of boards with light rubbing, unclipped d.j. with toning at spine and small loss at head, light spotting at verso, discolouration at front from the shelf, loosely inserted contemp. press clippings, London: Faber and Faber, 1965
NABOKOV, Vladimir. Lolita, FIRST EDITION, two volumes as issued, FIRST PRINTING [each volume with "Francs : 900" present on back panel of wrappers], 8vo, publisher's green captioned wrappers, Vol. I: [ii], [1-6], 7-188 [pp. 11-12 absent from pagination as issued, see Juliar], [2]; Vol. II: [1-8], 9-223, [1], internally well-preserved, clean & bright, some faint creasing (an original binding flaw), wrappers very good, bold & vibrant, first volume with closed split to spine/upper joint of front wrapper, light wear to corners/extremities, a few marks to edges of text-block (not affecting text internally), slight shelf-lean, overall an excellent example of this scarce first issue, Paris: The Olympia Press, 1955 (2) ❧ An exceptional example of the true first printing of Nabokov's masterpiece, considered one of the greatest works of 20th-century literature
BRIGGS, Raymond. Fungus the Bogeyman Plop-Up Book, first edition, first impression, SIGNED & INSCRIBED by the author, "For Martin, With Best Wishes, Raymond Briggs, 1990", hardcover, very well-preserved, clean & bright, all moving parts in good order, London: Hamish Hamilton, 1982. Together with SIGNED copies of When the Wind Blows, softcover, reprinted 1988, some light spotting to top edge & rear endpapers, and The Snowman, softcover, reprinted 1980, all three books bearing the same inscriptions from the author (3) Provenance: The vendor worked for many years in the book trade and accumulated a number of signed books and uncorrected proofs - many of which are in this sale
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, publisher's imitation black cloth lettered in silver, silver dagger on upper panel, internally very good & bright, a couple of light handling marks, binding very good, slight shelf-lean, dust-jacket good & bold, some rubbing/marks, light wear to extremities, overall a very good example, housed in protective mylar covers, London: Jonathan Cape, 1962
A Collection of P.G. Wodehouse: Frozen Assets, First UK edition, First printing, orig. red cloth with gilt lettering, unclipped d.j., solid with some light shelf marks, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1964._ Over Seventy an Autobiography, First edition, internally bright, light spotting at edges, unclipped d.j. with some fading/chipping, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1957._ Along with A Century of Humour, no d.j., c. 1930s - Young Men in Spats, no d.j., 2nd printing - Uckridge, eleventh printing - Piccadilly Jim - The Inimitable Jeeves, First edition, no d.j., fading to cloth, shelf lean - Nothing Serious, First edition, no d.j., some spotting, - The Mating Season, no d.j._ General toning/shelf marks, w/a/f (9)
HANKS, Tom. Uncommon Type, SIGNED FIRST ed., first printing, near-fine, London: Heinemann, 2017._BROWN, Dan. The Da Vinci Code, FIRST ed./printing, near-fine, New York: Doubleday, 2003._HARRIS, Robert. An Officer and a Spy, SIGNED FIRST ed., London: Hutchinson, 2013._LARSSON, Stieg. Millennium Trilogy: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, FIRST Canadian ed./printing, unclipped d.j., fine with v. light rubbing/toning, Canada: Viking, 2008._The Girl Who Played with Fire, FIRST UK ed./printing, unclipped d.j., fine with a light toning, London: MacLehose Press, 2009._ The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, FIRST UK ed./printing, unclipped d.j., a light creasing at spine, v. light rubbing, London: MacLehose Press, 2009 (6)
Selection P.G. Wodehouse: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, First edition, First printing, orig. pub. cloth with gilt lettering, internally bright, spotting at edges of text-block, slight shelf-lean, unclipped d.j. bright with some light marks, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1963._ Ring For Jeeves, First edition, toning at edges, damaged d.j. with loss, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1953._ Thank You, Jeeves, First ed. no d.j., orig. grey cloth with red lettering, some spotting, some marking/toning to cloth, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1934._ Along with Eggs, Beans and Crumpets, First ed., 1940, The Small Bachelor, 2nd ed., with spotting, Piccadilly Jim, 25th printing. general marking/toning w/a/f (6)
KING, Stephen. UNCORRECTED PROOFS. Bag of Bones, UK uncorrected proof, commencing with an address to the booksellers who will be stocking the title, "I wanted to write at least one more really good scary story before hitting the big five-oh...I wanted to bring Hodder the best book I have in me to write", paperback, silver wrappers, housed in a turquoise slipcase, internally very clean & bright, bumping to corners, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1998; Nightmares & Dreamscapes, "Presentation Book Proof", unread, very good & bright, slight spotting on top edge, else near-fine, Hodder, 1993; Gerald's Game, "Presentation Book Proof", stamped "gratis" on half-title, internally very good, wrappers lightly scuffed/creased, Hodder, 1992; Dolores Claiborne, "Presentation Book Proof", internally bright, a couple of pages loose, lightly handled/marked wrappers, Hodder, 1992; Hearts in Atlantis, UK proof, light rubbing to wrappers, else near-fine, Hodder, 1999 (5) Provenance: The vendor worked for many years in the book trade and accumulated a number of signed books and uncorrected proofs - many of which are in this sale
STEWART, Donald William. Old and Rare Scottish Tartans, 4to, 31.5 x 26.5cm, limited edition of 300 with 50 on Whatman's hand-made paper - of which this is number 12, original blue cloth with lettering and pictorial design in gilt, fore and foot edges untrimmed, samples of actual tartan mounted in thick paper, pages bright, mounts toned, some splitting between gatherings, one page loose, front endpapers with splitting at hinge, this edition scarce, Edinburgh: George P. Johnston, 1893._ Together with a sample book of Authentic Clan Tartans, published by Craigfoot Tweed Company Edinburgh, 50 x 32cm, additional samples attached at the end, light spotting at edges, boards with wear, split at joints but still attached, n.d. c. mid 20th century (2)
FLEMING, Ian. You Only Live Twice, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, publisher's imitation black cloth lettered in silver & gilt, unclipped dust-jacket (priced 16s.), internally good & bright with faint spotting in places, neat gift inscription dated 1964 on front pastedown, binding very god, tight & square, light bumping to extreme corners, jacket good & bold with some toning, creasing & wear around spine/corners, overall good, London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Together with The Spy Who Loved Me, ex-library 7th impression, sold with all faults, London: Jonathan Cape, 1965 (2)
A collection of P.G. Wodehouse: Do Butlers Burgle Banks?, First UK edition, First printing, internally bright, light marks at edges, orig. green cloth with gilt lettering, unclipped d.j. bright and solid, slight chipping head edge, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1968._ Psmith in the City, later print, attractive unclipped d.j., some marking, London: A & C Black, 1950._ Blandings Castle, First edition, orig. cloth with some fading, d.j. with some loss, torn page with repair, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1934._ Along with The Clicking of Cuthbert, no d.j., some bumping, 1922 - Money in the Bank, First printing, no d.j., ex-library, 1942 - The Coming of Bill, 14th print, no d.j., - French Leave, Popular Book Club edition, - Something Fishy, First edition, no d.j., library bookplate, 1957._ General toning, w/a/f (8)
A selection of antique, engraved maps on chain-lined laid paper, including: PONTAUT de Beaulieu, Sebastien. Military map of Elba, 43 x 53cm, trimmed to plate-mark, reinforced at back with archival tape in places, a few light spots, c. 1670._ RALEIGH, Sir Walter. Sicily and Carthage, 34 x 44cm, c.1650, some toning/spotting at edges, along with similar map of India._ MUNSTER, Sebastian. Bohemia, 29.5 x 38cm, c.1552, trimmed to plate-mark, later hand-colouring._ MOLL, Herman. Very large map of Flanders, 66 x 104cm, c. 1730, fold creases, some small tears, some spots bottom left, small loss._ ZATTA, Antonio. Auverne, 51 x 37, c.1779, bright and clean (6)
A large collection relating to the formative years of the Labour Party, including: Over 20 signed letters (ALS and TLS) from J. Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1929-1935._ 7 signed letters from Philip Snowden (1864-1937) Chancellor of the Exchequer under Ramsay MacDonald._ 25 postcards written and sent by Ramsay MacDonald._ Signed photo postcard of Keir Hardy._ TILTMAN, H. Hessell. James Ramsay MacDonald Labour's Man of Destiny, First edition, Signed by Ramsay MacDonald, some light spotting at half-title, some rubbing at edges of boards, spine toned from the shelf, London: The Waverley Book Company, 1929._ 6 Original photographs, some featuring Snowden, Grenfell, and Ramsay MacDonald._ Other letters, including from JRM's private secretary, Ethel Snowden, C. Rowden Buxton, and Ben Tillett._ Together with a New York Times covering JRM's birthday, a Christmas card from JRM, and other ephemera. The recipient of the correspondence was Griff Jones, a Labour Party activist from Swansea. He also drew satirical cartoons under the name Gytto, included here are some of his original cartoons (some of which were published), and a copy of Labour's Early Struggles in Swansea by Stan Awbery, which features illustrations by Jones. ❧ Interesting collection from the 1910s-1930s, an often tumultuous period in history that included the General Strike, the Great Depression, Women's Suffrage, and Ramsay MacDonald's split from the Labour Party.
The Works of Robert Burns, introduction by James Currie, complete 2 volumes, 12mo 15 x 8.5cm, re-bound in full-calf, deckled edges toned, Montrose: J. Bumpus, 1819._ The Illustrated Family Burns, 4to 25 x 21, original half-calf, some spotting at end sections, occasional spot internally, externally some rubbing at edges, Glasgow: William Mackenzie, c. mid-nineteenth century._ Reliques of Robert Burns, collected by R. H. Cromek, 8vo, attractively rebound, occasional large spot, London: T. Cadell, 1808._ DOUGALL, Charles S. The Burns Country, original green cloth with gilt lettering, light spotting/toning at edges of text-block, London: Adam and Charles Black, 1904._ Together with Facsimile of the Kilmarnock Edition of Burns Poems 1786 (6)
CHANDLER, Raymond. Spanish Blood, FIRST EDITION, stated first printing, 8vo, internally very good, dust-jacket well-preserved with light wear to extremities, New York: Tower/World, July 1946. Together with The Raymond Chandler Omnibus, FIRST UK EDITION, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth with unclipped dust-jacket, internally very good & bright, some pale spotting to endpapers and marginally at half-title, jacket good with wear around spine edges, London: Hamish Hamilton, 1953 (2)
FLEMING, Ian. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, publisher's imitation cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped dust-jacket (priced 16s), internally good, some toning to edges, a few small marks to endpapers, binding good, dust-jacket with sunning and some light surface wear, London: Jonathan Cape, 1963
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. Lord of the Rings, complete 3 vol., editions included: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2nd ed., 3rd impression, unclipped d.j. with some toning at spine and verso, solid, 1966._ The Two Towers, First ed., 5th imp., light tone at edge of text-block, light bumping at corners, clipped d.j. with split at front fore edge and foot, small loss at extremities, some toning/marks, 1957._ The Return of the King, First ed., 4th imp., light tone at edges, clipped d.j. with some toning/marking, 1958 - all with maps as new, London: George Allen & Unwin._ Together with paperback of The Hobbit, 1969 (3)
MASSIE, Chris. A collection of nine FIRST EDITIONS, all scarce, each one a PRESENTATION COPY inscribed by the author, comprising: Penny Whip, inscribed & dated 1940, unclipped dust-jacket, London: Secker & Warburg, 1939; The Green Orb, inscribed 1943, unclipped d.j., London: Faber & Faber, 1943; The Green Circle [first US edition of Green Orb], inscribed 1943, New York: Random House, 1943; They Being Dead Yet Speak, inscribed 1933, London: Chapman & Hall, 1929; Flood Light, inscribed 1934, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1932]; A Portrait of a Beautiful Woman, inscribed 1934, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1934]; Esther Vanner, inscribed 1937, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1937], and A Modern Calvus, inscribed 1936, London: Sampson Low, n.d. [1936]. Together with a b&w photograph, inscribed verso by Massie, "J C Powys [notable writer John Cooper Powys] and myself, Aug 1935", and five unsigned first editions of Escape from Julia, unclipped d.j. (1947), two copies of The Undivided Light, one with unclipped d.j. (1952), A Modern Calvus, ex-library [1936], and The Confessions of a Vagabond, worn/repaired binding [1931]. Condition varied, sold as one collection with all faults. All but two of the presentation copies are inscribed for "Nell" [Lanchbury, née Brewster], the two copies of Green Orb/Circle inscribed "with love to all at Pennellhurst [Aylesbury]". The books come with two modern scans of photographs, one of which shows Massie with Nell (14) ❧ A now obscure author who was hailed by contemporary reviewers as "an uncommonly gifted writer" [Peter Quennell], and whose talent was championed in the press, "he sees life with the eyes of a poet. Often his stories have a touch of the macabre about them, always they go a way of their own." [Ralph Straus, Sunday Times]. Despite finding success with film adaptations of his works, most notably Corridor of Mirrors (described by Faber & Faber as "one of the strangest novels we have ever published"), Massie's name has since mysteriously vanished, and first editions of his published works have become increasingly scarce
XENOPHON; NEWMAN, John (trans.). History of the Affairs of Greece, contemp. full-calf, 12 x 18.5cm, internally bright, some toning at end papers, 1cm cut top right of title page, splitting at joints and spine, rubbing/wear around boards/spine, London: William Freeman, 1685._ SENECA; L'ESTRANGE, Roger (trans.). Morals by Way of Abstract, 3rd edition, scarce, no half-title or frontispiece (?), ffep with loss bottom corner, contemp. writing in places of someone practicing their signature (Chenwood), Roger L'Estrange signature at postscript, some splitting to calf at joints, London: M. Flesher, 1685._ POTTER, John. Antiquities of Greece, Vol. 1 only, contemp. full-calf, internally bright, some scant spotting on plates, some offsetting from fold-out map at title page, some rubbing at extremities but solid, owner inscription at front paste down from 1830s, Edinburgh: Sterling & Kenney et al., 1824._ KENNETT, Basil. Antiquities of Rome, 2 parts in 1 vol., contemp. full-calf, engravings, internally bright, some light spotting at edges of text-block, light bumping/rubbing at extremities, owner inscription front paste down from 1836, Edinburgh: Sterling & Slade et al., 1820._ Poetae Scenici Graeci, compiled by Karl Wilhelm Dindorf, some annotation, spotting around preface, some rubbing at corners, London: Black Young and Young, 1830._ The Whole Works of Xenophon, orig. cloth, spotting in places, London: Jones & Co., 1832 (6)
PULLMAN, Philip (Intro.). Paradise Lost, first edition, first printing, SIGNED by Philip Pullman, 8vo, hardback with unclipped dust-jacket, internally very good, some light toning to page edges, light dust/spotting to top edge, Oxford: University Press, 2005 Provenance: The vendor worked for many years in the book trade and accumulated a number of signed books and uncorrected proofs - many of which are in this sale
GRANT, Kenneth. Images & Oracles of Austin Oman Spare, Special Edition, SIGNED by Kenneth & Steffi Grant, numbered 30/93, bound in quarter crushed red morocco with black cloth boards by Cedric Chivers, Bristol, unclipped dust-jacket, protective tissue-paper cover, housed in black card slipcase within cellophane packet, some light spotting to verso of d.j., else near-fine, London: Fulgur, 2003
A selection of Edna O'Brien, including: The Country Girls, SIGNED FIRST edition, no d.j., light spotting at ffep/edges, slightly rubbed, signed in 2018, London: Hutchinson, 1960._ The Love Object, FIRST edition, unclipped d.j., slight rubbing at edges of d.j., good copy, London: Jonathan Cape, 1968._ Girls in their Married Bliss, First ed., second printing, scant spots, unclipped d.j. with chipping at edges but very bright, London: Jonathan Cape, 1964 (3)
INGRAM, John H. The Haunted Homes And Family Traditions of Great Britain, illustrated edition, orig. cloth with silver and black, bookplate front pastedown, text-block edges toned, edges of spine a little rubbed, London: Gibbings & Company, 1897._ PRICE, Harry. The Most Haunted House in England, First ed., unclipped d.j., loosely inserted newspaper article about haunted churches, some pale spotting at end papers otherwise bright, occasional spotting at d.j., small loss head/corners of d.j., London: Longmans, Green And Co., 1940._ PRICE, Harry. Poltergeist Over England, First ed., war economy standard, original cloth with green lettering, occasional spotting, light water stain bottom corner, some splitting at gutter, London: Country Life, 1945._ PRICE, Harry. Search For Truth, First ed., unclipped d.j., some spotting edges of text-block, owner insc. ffep, London: Collins, 1942._ HOLE, Christina. Witchcraft In England, First ed., illus. Mervyn Peake, unclipped d.j., some spotting at edges, loss at head of d.j., London: B. T. Batsford, 1945._ Together with 6 other titles related to ghosts (11)
KEYNES, John Maynard. The General Theory of Employment Interest and Money, second printing released a month after the first, original cloth, no d.j., light spotting/toning around edges of text-block, contemp. owner inscription at ffep, some rubbing at edges, London: Macmillan and Co., 1936._ Miracles of Our Lord, 17 x 13cm, papier mache boards in the style of carved wood, bright chromolithographs, some spotting at index pages, boards re-attached with tape at hinges, some wear at spine, London: Longman & Co., 1848._ Lewis' Topographical Dictionary, boards detached but contains county maps of England, some fold-out maps, some light spotting at edges, c.1830s._ KEMPE, A. B. How to Draw A Straight Line, 1903 library label at front paste for Burlington House Cambridge, London: Macmillan and Co., 1877 (4)
A collection of P.G. Wodehouse: Full Moon, First edition, First printing, spotting at edges, shelf lean, unclipped d.j., rubbing and small loss at extremities, London: Herbert Jenkins, [1947]._ Ice in the Bedroom, First UK edition, light spotting at edges, unclipped d.j., some fading/marking, solid, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1961._ Right Ho, Jeeves, First edition, internally bright, no d.j., orig. grey cloth with red lettering, some marks, cloth thin at joints, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1934._ Along with Uncle Fred in Springtime, 2nd printing, no d.j. offsetting ffep - Eggs, Beans and Crumpets, 2nd printing - Big Money, 7th printing, spotting at edges._ General toning and marking, w/a/f (6)
UNCORRECTED PROOFS. A collection of 15 uncorrected proofs, comprising: FAULKS, Sebastian. The Fatal Englishman (Hutchinson, 1996);_FAULKS, Sebastian. Charlotte Gray (Hutchinson, 1998);_CARCARETTA, Lorenzo. Sleepers (Century, 1995);_CONNELLY, Michael. Echo Park (Orion, 2006);_REICHS, Kathy. Death Du Jour (Heinemann, 1999);_HILL, Reginald. On Beulah Height (HarperCollins, 1998);_ROBINSON, Peter. Playing with Fire (Macmillan, 2004);_PATTERSON, James. 1st to Die (Headline, 2001);_WINGFIELD, R. D. Hard Frost (Corgi, 1996)_HARRIS, Robert. Enigma (Hutchinson, 1995);_HERBERT, James. Others (Macmillan, 1999);_HERBERT, James. '48 (HarperCollins, 1996);_BRYAN, Francis. Jim Hawkins and the Curse of Treasure Island (Orion, 2001);_COLFER, Eoin. Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code (Puffin, 2003);_FOLLETT, Ken. The Hammer of Eden (Macmillan, 1998). Together with three first edition hardbacks in unclipped dust-jackets: Skinner's Trail, by Quintin Jardine (Headline, 1994); Survival of the Fittest, by Jonathan Kellerman (Little, Brown, 1997); The Stranger House, by Reginald Hill (HarperCollins, 2005). Condition mostly very good & bright, a few titles with lightly creased spines, a couple with light spotting to edges of text-block, overall very good, sold as one collection with all faults (18) Provenance: The vendor worked for many years in the book trade and accumulated a number of signed books and uncorrected proofs - many of which are in this sale
Cloisonné-Aufsatz mit Kranich. China. H 16,5 cm, Ø 26 cm. Farbkräftige Gestaltung mit Kranich im weißen Wolkenband, eingefasst von roten und gelben Blüten. Unterseite hellblau emailliert, mit Blütenstegen. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:23 Uhr (CET)Cloisonné top with crane. China. H 16.5 cm, Ø 26 cm. Colorful design with crane in a white cloud band, framed by red and yellow flowers. Light blue enamel on the underside, with blossom webs. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:23 Uhr (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Paar große Cloisonnévasen. China. H 37,5 cm. Mehrpassiger Korpus mit stilisierten Tiermotiven. Grundfarbe schwarz, innen hellgrün. Eine mit kleiner Delle am unteren Rand und Chip am Boden. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:27 Uhr (CET)Pair of large cloisonné vases. China. H 37.5 cm. Multi-pass body with stylized animal motifs. Base color black, inside light green. One with small dent on the lower rim and chip on the bottom. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 11:27 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Cloisonné-Schale und -Dose. China. Schale H 9, Ø 26 cm. / Dose H 18,5 cm. Im gleichen, bräunlichen Chrysanthemen-Dekor. Innen- bzw. Unterseite hellblau emailliert. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:28 Uhr (CET)Cloisonné bowl and box. China. Bowl H 9, Ø 26 cm. / box H 18.5 cm. In the same brownish chrysanthemum decor. Light blue enamel on the inside and underside. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:28 Uhr (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Paar Cloisonné-Teller mit Kranich und Taube. China. Zusammen 2 kg. Weißer Kranich auf hellblauem Grund (Ø 30 cm) bzw. trinkende Taube auf rosa Grund (Ø 31 cm). Unterseiten ebenfalls emailliert, mit Wellen- Schuppenmuster. Taubenteller mit größeren Reparaturspuren und Rissen. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 11:34 Uhr (CET)Pair of cloisonné plates with crane and dove. China. Together 2 kg. White crane on light blue ground (Ø 30 cm) and drinking dove on pink ground (Ø 31 cm). Undersides also enameled, with wave and scale pattern. Dove plate with larger traces of repair and cracks. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | presumably 11:34 am (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
2 Jadeschalen. China. Mittelgrüne Schale mit hellen Einschlüssen, H 5,5, Ø 12,5 cm. / Kleinere gelbgrüne Jadeschale, Rand geklebt, H 4, Ø 10 cm. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 12:05 Uhr (CET)2 jade bowls. China. Medium green bowl with light inclusions, h 5.5, Ø 12.5 cm. / Smaller yellow-green jade bowl, glued rim, h 4, Ø 10 cm. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 12:05 pm (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lackschränkchen mit Unterteil. Wohl Ende 19. Jahrhundert. Japan. Kasten: 40 x 39,5 x 27 cm, H mit Unterteil 105 cm. Schrank mit zwei Türen, dahinter 8 Schübe in zwei Reihen. Alle Flächen gelackt, außer am Boden alle mit qualitätvoll gestalteten Motiven verziert. Außen verschiedene Vogeldarstellungen auf unterschiedlichen Pflanzen; innen stilisiertes Blütendekor. Lackarbeiten leicht reliefiert. Fein ziselierte Metallbeschläge und Griffe. Unterteil vermutlich nicht original dazugehörig. Scharnier unten etwas lose, leichte Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Schlüssel nicht original. Abholung erforderlich.Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 12:29 Uhr (CET)Lacquer cabinet with base. Probably late 19th century. Japan. Case: 40 x 39.5 x 27 cm, h with base 105 cm. Cabinet with two doors, behind them 8 drawers in two rows. All surfaces lacquered, except for the base, all decorated with high-quality motifs. Various bird depictions on different plants on the outside; stylized flower decoration on the inside. Lacquer work in light relief. Finely chased metal fittings and handles. Lower part presumably not original . Hinge slightly loose at the bottom, slight signs of age and wear. Key not original. Collection required.Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 12:29 pm (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
6x Postkartenalben mit zusammen ca. 950 Ansichtskarten Ca. 360 Ansichtskarten, Westdeutschland, Baden-Württemberg und Bayern, darunter Lithografien und "Gruß aus ...". / Ca. 372 Ansichtskarten von Deutschland, teils Lithografien. Beide im jüngeren gestreiften Alben. (34 x 19 cm). / Postkartenalbum Trachten: Ca. 100 Ansichtskarten mit Trachten, sehr schönes, gesammeltes Album, um 1900/1920. Heller Leineneinband, (25 x 22 cm) / 3 Postkartenalben Schweiz mit ca.120 Ansichtskarten. Um 1900. Im roten Album mit Veilchen ca. 70 schwarz-weiße Ansichtskarten, Gebrauchsspuren. (34 x 23 cm). / 2 gleiche grünliche Broschuralben mit Golddruck "Photochromie, Nenke & Ostermaier Dresden, Vertreter Burchard Zürich" mit gesteckten farbigen Karten, (16 x 12 cm).. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:51 Uhr (CET) 6x postcard albums with a total of approx. 950 postcards Approx. 360 postcards, West Germany, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, including lithographs and "Greetings from ..." / Approx. 372 postcards from Germany, partly lithographs. Both in recent striped albums. (34 x 19 cm). / Postcard album Trachten: Approx. 100 postcards with traditional costumes, very nice, collected album, circa 1900/1920. light linen binding, (25 x 22 cm) / 3 postcard albums Switzerland with approx.120 postcards. Around 1900. 70 black and white postcards in red album with violets, signs of use. (34 x 23 cm). / 2 identical greenish brochure albums with gold print "Photochromie, Nenke & Ostermaier Dresden, Vertreter Burchard Zürich" with inserted colored cards, (16 x 12 cm).. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:51 Uhr (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Kriegskasse. 19. Jh. Schmiedeeisen außen schwarz, innen weiß und rotbraun lackiert, Messing/Bronze. 38 x 62 x 41 cm. 43,9 kg. Quaderförmige Eisenschatulle mit verstärkenden Kantenbändern und feststehenden Messinggriffen an den Seiten. In der Front appliziertes Bronze-Maskaron, auf dem Scharnierdeckel verzierte Blei-Eckrosetten, Messingknauf sowie durch einen Scharnierdeckel mit Geheimarretierung gesichertes Schlüsselloch. Deckel innen hell lackiert; unter der Schlossabdeckung Schloss mit intaktem Eingericht und 12 schießenden Riegeln. Korpus innen mit eingenieteten Zwischenwänden rotbraun lackiert. Restauriert mit Ergänzungen, jünger lackiert. 1 Schlüssel. Abholung erforderlich.Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 14:00 Uhr (CET)War chest. 19th century Wrought iron black exterior, white and red-brown lacquered interior, brass/bronze. 38 x 62 x 41 cm. 43.9 kg. Square iron casket with reinforcing edge bands and fixed brass handles on the sides. Applied bronze mascaron on the front, decorated lead corner rosettes on the hinged lid, brass knob and keyhole secured by a hinged lid with a secret catch. The inside of the lid lacquered in a light color; under the lock cover a lock with an intact single point and 12 shooting bolts. Body painted red-brown on the inside with riveted partitions. Restored with additions, more recently painted. 1 key. Collection required.Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 14:00 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Paar 2-flammige Wand-Kerzenleuchter im Barock-Stil. Um 1900. Bronze poliert. 25 x 28 x 26 cm. Gesamt 4,2 kg. Bronzeleuchter mit runder Wandhalterung und Faust für die eingesteckten Volutenarme mit Vasentüllen und Tropfschalen. 1 Armbekrönung gelötet, sonst kaum Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 14:10 Uhr (CET)Pair of 2-light wall candlesticks in Baroque style. Around 1900. Bronze polished. 25 x 28 x 26 cm. Total weight 4.2 kg. Bronze chandelier with round wall mount and fist for the inserted volute arms with vase nozzles and drip trays. 1 arm crowning soldered, otherwise hardly any signs of age/use. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 14:10 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
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