Bryant (Jacob). Observations and Inquiries relating to various arts of ancient history; containing dissertations on the Wind Euroclydon, and on the Island Melite, together with an account of Egypt..., Cambridge: printed by J. Archdeacon, 1767, 7 folding maps, loss to the front endpaper, front & rear gutters cracked, some minor spotting throughout, later blue boards & cloth spine, rubbed with some small loss, 4to, together with:The Argonaut Press, publisher, A New Account of the East Indies, 2 volumes, by Alexander Hamilton, London: 1930, original uniform gilt decorated quarter vellum, 8vo, The Voyages of Christopher Columbus..., by Cecil Jane, 1930, original gilt decorated quarter vellum, 8vo, The Discoverie of the large and bewtiful Empire of Guiana, by Walter Raleigh, 1928, Ralegh's Last Voyage..., by V. T. Harlow, 1932, both in original two-tone cloth, 8vo, all with monochrome illustrations & maps, boards & spines lightly rubbed, plusKingsley (Mary H.), Travels in West Africa, Congo Français, Corisco and Cameroons, 1st edition, London: Macmillan and Co., 1897, monochrome plates & illustrations, some light toning & spotting, front & rear gutters cracked, original red cloth, 'Mudie's Select Library' label to the front board, spine faded & rubbed, 8vo, and other late 19th & early 20th Century travel reference & related, including volumes of Navy Records Society, mostly original cloth, G/VG, 8vo/4toQTY: (6 shelves)
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MacDougall (W. B., illustrator). Isabella or the Pot of Basil, by John Keats, London: Kegan Paul Trench Trubner & Co, 1898, decorative half-title, title printed in red & black, numerous woodcut illustrations, decorative borders & initials, final leaf with woodcut printer's device, few areas of minor spotting, top edge gilt, publisher's original cloth, spine and upper cover with gilt lettering and floral design, spine lightly sunned, slim 4to, together with:Maine (George F.). The Wind in the Pines, A Celtic Miscellany, London & Edinburgh: T. N. Foulis Ltd, 1922, title printed in red & black, numerous woodcut illustrations and headpieces, publisher's original cloth-backed printed paper covered boards, a little rubbed, 4to, plusThe Quarto. An Artistic, Literary & Musical Quarterly, 3 volumes (of 4) only, London: J. A. Virtue, 1896, 1897 & 1898, monochrome illustrations and advertisements, occasional light spotting, original green cloth gilt, a little rubbed, 4toQTY: (5)
Beaumont (W. Worby). Motor Vehicles and Motors, Their Design, Construction and Working by Steam, Oil and Electricity, 2 volumes, 1st editions, 1900-06, numerous monochrome plates & illustrations, bookplate & period inscription to the front pastedown of volume 1, previous owner inscription to the front endpaper of volume 2, some light marks & toning, original uniform red cloth, slightly rubbed to head & foot, volume 1 in original & lightly rubbed dust jacket, 8voQTY: (2)
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[Kaukol, Maria Joseph Clemens]. Christliche Seelen-Schatz ausserlesener gebetter, [Bonn, 1729], 128 engraved leaves including frontispiece and title, part titles, headpieces and initials, occasional light spotting, all edges gilt, contemporary maroon morocco gilt, spine faded, joints and edges rubbed, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Berlin Ornament-Kat 2340.
Yeats (William Butler, editor). Samhain. An Occasional Review, numbers 1-5 (of 7), Dublin & London: Sealy Bryers & Walker, and T. Fisher Unwin, October 1901, October 1902, September 1903, December 1904 & December 1906, several monochrome plates, all original printed brown wrappers, some fraying to edges, and consequent slight wear (issue for September 1903 more heavily frayed with a little loss, and upper wrapper detached), slim 8vo, together with Beltaine, The Organ of the Irish Literary Theatre, edited by W. B. Yeats, Number 2, February 1900, original printed wrappers, stapled as issued, some light soiling and fraying to extremities, plusThe Dome, volume IV, number 11, September 1899 & volume VII, May-July 1900, woodcut and other monochrome illustrations, both original printed wrappers, rubbed and somewhat worn to edges, and six others modern literature interest: Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, 1st edition, 1932, original blue cloth, rubbed and marked, Robert Graves, Poems (1914-26), 1st edition, 1927, W. H. Auden, Poems, 1st edition, 1930 (some wear), William Morris, Some Hints on Pattern-Designing, Chiswick Press, October 1899, D. H. Lawrence, New Poems, 1st edition, 1917 (some wear), R. C. Trevelyan, The Foolishness of Solomon, 1st edition, 1915, and Commerce, Cahier XXIX, Hiver 1932, all 8voQTY: (15)
Wells (H. G.) Twelve Stories and a Dream, 1st edition, London: Macmillan and Co., 1903, 6 pp. and 16 pp. advertisements bound at rear, light spotting front and rear, top edge gilt, original green blindstamped cloth gilt, slightly rubbed at spine ends, one or two small light marks to spine and lower cover, else a bright copy, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Hammond C5.
Lawrence (T. E.) Seven Pillars of Wisdom. A Triumph, 1st trade edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1935, folding maps and illustrations, a little minor spotting, original buckram gilt (spine slightly faded), dust jacket, a few tiny tears and some light spotting, 4to, together with 3 others including Revolt in the Desert, 3rd impression, 1927 and another copy of Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1935 (with press cuttings etc pasted in)QTY: (4)
Rowlandson (Thomas). His Drawings and Water-Colours, London: The Studio, 1923, tipped-in colour plates throughout, further black and white illustrations, occasional light toning with a few spots, original vellum-backed paper-covered boards, onlaid purple cloth title label to upper cover lettered in gilt, spine frayed at extremities, some soiling, 4to, together with:Grego (Joseph). Rowlandson The Caricaturist, a selection from his works, 2 volumes, London: Chatto and Windus, 1880, frontispiece to volume 1, black and white illustrations throughout, sporadic spotting, top edge gilt, original red quarter morocco gilt, spines faded, some wear, 4to, plusHeath (Charles). Beauties of the Opera and Ballet, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: David Bogue, circa 1845, engraved frontispiece to volume 1, engraved black and white illustrations throughout, occasional spotting, a few gatherings damp-stained, a few further gatherings loose, front hinge cracked to volume 2, all edges gilt, original dark green morocco, elaborate gilt blocking to covers and spines, worn, 4to, with 2 others relatedQTY: (7)
Theatre Playbills. A group of 18 theatre playbills for Theatre Royal, Covent Garden and Drury Lane, c. 1820-1833, printed letterpress, all with musical interest and 5 featuring [Maria] Malibran at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, June/July 1833, plus various operas featuring other performers, including Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Barber of Seville, Don Juan, Magic Flute, Signor Paganini in Concert, The Beggar’s Opera, etc., printed letterpress on off-white or blue-grey on wove paper, some occasional spotting or light browning and marginal chips or tears but generally in very good condition, approx. 33 x 20 cm and 5 double-page 34 x 42 cmQTY: (18)
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Beeton (S. O., editor). Beeton's Christmas Annual, seasons 1-15 in 3 volumes, London: S. O. Beeton, 1860-[76], chromolithograph plates (including calendars), occasional light spotting, contemporary half calf, rubbed, 8vo, together with:Lodge (Edmund). Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain..., 12 volumes, London: Harding, Mavor and Lepard, 1823-34, numerous engraved portrait plates, occasional spotting, all edges gilt, contemporary maroon half morocco by J. B. Hawes of Cambridge, lightly rubbed, large 8vo,Cunningham (Peter, editor). The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, 9 volumes, London: Richard Bentley, 1857-59, engraved frontispieces and plates, top edge gilt, contemporary maroon half morocco, 'Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow' blocked in gilt to upper boards, extremities lightly rubbed, 8voQTY: (2 cartons)
Lewis (Wyndham, & Fergusson, Louis F.). Harold Gilman, An Appreciation, London: Chatto & Windus, 1919, colour frontispiece, with tissue-guard, 33 monochrome plates, contemporary ownership inscription to front endpaper 'John Simmons from A. M. C. March, 1920', original maroon cloth gilt, some very light marks (generally in very good condition), 4toQTY: (1)
Lydekker (Richard). The Royal Natural History, 6 volumes, London: Frederick Warne, 1893-96, numerous colour & monochrome plates & illustrations, 'Erratum' insert to the Preface of volume 1, some light toning & spotting throughout, original uniform gilt decorated brown cloth, boards & spines lightly rubbed to head & foot with some minor tears, large 8vo, together with:A. Bettesworth & C. Hitch, printed for, The Young Lady's Companion..., London: 1734, 19th century(?) inscription to the original front endpaper, modern front endpaper, repairs to the original front endpapers & title page, some marginal toning throughout, modern half morocco to marbled boards, paper spine label, 8vo, plusBonnycastle (John), Introduction to Astronomy. In a series of letters, from a preceptor to his pupil..., 3rd edition, London: printed for J. Johnson, 1746, etched frontispiece, 19 etched folding plates, loss & repair to the head of the title page, some light toning & spotting, later gilt decorated calf spine retaining contemporary full calf boards, some small loss to the boards, 8vo, plus other 18th to early 20th Century natural history reference & related, some contemporary leather bindings, some original cloth, G/VG, 8voQTY: (3 shelves)
Scott (Walter). Waverley Novels, 48 volumes, Edinburgh: A & C Black, 1865-68, engraved frontispieces and additional titles, illustrations, occasional light spotting and toning, contemporary half calf, volume I upper cover detached, spines faded, edges rubbed, a few volumes with small tears at spine ends, a few stains to covers, 8vo QTY: (48)
Konody (P. G.). The Art of Walter Crane, 1st edition, London: George Bell & Sons, 1902, numerous monochrome illustrations, some light toning, top edge gilt, original decorated blue cloth, spine slightly loose, boards & spine lightly rubbed to head & foot, folio, together with:Thoreau (Henry D.), Cape Cod, New York: Thomas Y. Cromwell, 1908, 33 monochrome illustrations by Clifton Johnson, some minor marginal toning, top edge gilt, original gilt decorated green cloth, spine very lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, plusLaver (James), Whistler, 1st edition, London: Faber and Faber, 1930, monochrome illustrations, bookplate to the front pastedown, some minor toning, original cloth in dust jacket designed by Edward Ardizzone, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, and other modern miscellaneous literature & reference, including history, art & antiques reference, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, G/VG, folio/8voQTY: (6 shelves & a carton)
Theatre Playbills. A group of 40 playbills for Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, c. 1816-1831, printed letterpress on off-white or blue-grey thin wove paper, titles include Faustus, Busy Body, Wild Oats, School for Scandal, Double Gallant, David Rizzio, Wealthy Widow, Belle’s Stratagem, Brutus, or, The Fall of Tarquin, Jealous Wife, A Grand Dioramic Display of the Falls of Niagara, etc., occasional spotting or light browning and a few minor marginal tears, but generally in very good condition, approx. 33 x 20 cm and similar sizesQTY: (40)
Matisse (Henri, 1869-1954). Henri Matisse par Philippe Marcel, L'Art d'Aujourd'hui, Paris: Editions Albert Morancé, Eté 1924, 16pp. of text with monochrome illustrations (pages numbered 33-[48]), 16 hors-texte full-page plates, including five with stencil colouring, loosely contained in original printed wrappers, some marks and light soiling, worn on spine and to edges, 4toQTY: (1)
Golfing Autographs. Big-Time Golf, illustrated by LeRoy Neiman, edited by Sharon AvRutrick, 4th printing, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996, profusely illustrated, mostly from colour drawings by Neiman, containing 30 golfing autographs including major championship winners, obtained in person by the owner and signed on or adjacent to a related drawing in the book, comprising autographs of Peter Jacobsen, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Tom Kite, Johnny Miller, Jim Dent, Jose-Maria Olazabal, Nick Faldo, Doug Sanders, Chi-Chi Rodriguez, Charlie Sifford, Bernhard Langer, Jerry Pate, Fred Couples, Tom Watson, Corey Pavin, Larry Mize, Arnold Palmer, Chip Beck, Phil Mickleson, Jack Nicklaus, John Daly, Fuzzy Zoeller, Craig Stadler, Ray Floyd, Larry Nelson, Andy Bean, Curtis Strange, Paul Anzinger and Tammy Green, plus a large colour postcard form artwork by Neiman, signed in lower margin and loosely inserted, a few light sellotape marks to title and plain paper sleeves taped to pastedowns, original cloth in dust jacket, 4toQTY: (1)
* Whistler (Rex, 1905-1944). Illustrated Autograph Letter Signed, 'Rex Whistler', 2nd Battalion Welsh Guards, Pickering, Yorkshire, 10 April 1944, to James Minney, sending two more drawings for "A Place of One's Own" [drawings not present], 'I send you this time a more detailed suggestion for the entrance gate and the general appearance of the approach of the house from the road', with a pen and ink drawing of the gates on page two of the letter, continuing with further suggestions and ideas, the letter ending and signed in somewhat cramped form vertically at the head of page one, 2 pp., 8vo, together with three further autograph letters signed from Rex Whistler to James Minney, all on Battalion Welsh Guards stationery, all undated, circa 1944, one beginning, 'Of course I perfectly understand that you have had to rely upon others for so much of the designing for the film; I only wish I had been free to give it my whole and undivided attention and that I could have been more help to you...', a second letter saying he finds 'it a little difficult to suggest a definite figure, as I do not at all know how much - in the way of designs - you are going to require from me', and can only suggest that he take as a basis recent theatrical designing that he has done in the same way, and later, 'Of course I don't feel it makes much sense comparing the requirements of a play with those of a film...', the final letter saying that he is 'following these with a view of drawing room interior, and another part of the garden. Let me know which particular bits should be attended to first and I will concentrate on them', a few minor spots and one with a light damp mark to left margin, all 2 pages, 8vo, plus an unposted envelope addressed to James Minney, The Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherds Bush, in Rex Whistler's hand, and a group of four related black and white photographs of Rex Whistler's drawingsQTY: (9)NOTE:Rubeigh James Minney (1895-1979) was a British film producer, journalist, playwright, editor and author. This correspondence relates to A Place of One's Own, a 1945 British film directed by Bernard Knowles and produced by Minney, with stage designs by Whistler. The film was based on Osbert Sitwell's novel of the same name, published in 1942, and starred James Mason and Margaret Lockwood.
Tyndale (Walter). An Artist in Egypt, a presentation copy, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1912, front endpaper inscribed & signed by Walter Tyndale on 2 occasions , the 1st being to his wife 'Evelyn D. Tyndale from her affectionate husband...Xmas 1912', and the 2nd being 'Presented to the artists Rest Home Mount Pleasant by the author... 20 Sept 1941', also signed by the author to the limitation page, 27 tipped-in colour plates with paper guards, front & rear gutters cracked, some light toning throughout, top edge gilt, original gilt decorated full vellum, boards lightly rubbed & toned, spine slightly toned & marked with a small tear between 'Artist' & 'Egypt', small split to the foot of the front hinge, 4to, un-numbered limited edition of 150 copies, together with:MacGeorge (A.), An Inquiry as to the Armorial Insignia of the City of Glasgow, 1st edition, Glasgow: privately printed, 1866, 74 monochrome illustrations, period inscription & signature by the Honourable John Blackie, Lord Provost of Glasgow, James Adair ex-libris bookplate to the front pastedown, later endpapers, some minor marginal toning & light spotting, all edges gilt, original gilt decorated green cloth, boards & spine slightly rubbed, front hinge split to the foot of the spine, large 4to, plusLinton (E. Lynn & W. J.), The Lake Country, London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1864, 100 monochrome illustrations, front & rear gutters cracked, frontispiece partially detached, some minor toning, all edges gilt, original gilt decorated blue cloth, boards & spine rubbed with some minor loss, 8vo, and other 19th Century to modern U.K. topography reference, including Pilgrimages to Old Homes, 8 volumes, by Fletcher Moss, & publications by Pevsner/Penguin, mostly original cloth, some in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8vo/folio QTY: (6 shelves)
* Dickens (Charles, 1812-1870). Autograph cheque signed, ‘Charles Dickens’, London, 3 February 1870, in favour of Mr. Carlin, for twenty-five pounds on a Messrs Coutts & Compy printed cheque, with Dickens’s manuscript insertions and autograph in blue ink, a little spotting, toning and light creasing, short closed tear near date upper right, ink receipt name stamp of ‘London & County Bank, Hanover Square’ partly obscuring ‘Cha’ at start of signature, payee name of ‘T. B. Carlin’ inscribed in brown ink to verso in another hand, 93 x 190 mm The recipient of the cheque was Mr Carlin of the firm of T. B. Carlin, cigar importers, 189 Regent Street, London. Dickens was a devoted cigar smoker who helped popularise the cigar in England, and the highly regarded cigar merchants T. B. Carlin were his suppliers. Thomas Barnes Carlin (1824-1859) had died before this cheque was drawn so it would have been another Carlin family member with whom Dickens was then dealing. In the conclusion to a letter written to Arthur Helps a month later, (6 March 1870), Dickens says: ‘In the accompanying box is a bundle of those choice little cigars duly dried in the summer heat of Gad’s Hill. If you continue to like them and will impress upon Mr. Carlin that you confide in his supplying you as he supplies me, I think you will rarely get any worse’ (The Letters of Charles Dickens: The Pilgrim Edition, Volume 12, 1868-1870, p. 500). Dickens died three months later, following a stroke at his Gads Hill Place home, on 9 June 1870.QTY: (1)
Childers (Erskine). The Riddle of the Sands. A Record of Secret Service, ninth impression (second edition), London:: Smith, Elder & Co., 1910, folding map frontispiece, 3 other maps, advertisements at rear, occasional light spotting, contemporary previous owner inscription to front endpaper, original cloth with yacht illustration to upper cover, spine faded, a few small marks, 8vo QTY: (1)
Encyclopaedia Britannica. 31 volumes (1-29, 31-32), 9th edition, Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1898-1902, some light toning throughout, original uniform half morocco, boards & spines slightly rubbed, large 8vo, together with part sets of later editions & duplicate copies, large 8vo, GQTY: (5 shelves)
New Naturalist. 29 volumes, numbers 2, 6, 6-10, 12-19, 21, 23, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 46, 47, 49, 50, 54, 59, 66, mixed editions, London: Collins,1946-81, colour & monochrome illustrations, some light toning, some copies are ex-library with associated marks, all original cloth in dust jackets, some covers slightly rubbed with small loss to the head & foot of the spines, 8vo, together with 8 volumes of New Naturalist Monograph series, numbers 1, 4, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, all original cloth in dust jackets, 8vo, with some duplicate copies, plus other modern natural history reference, all original cloth, some in dust jackets, G/VG, 8voQTY: (3 shelves)
Rapin de Thoyras (Paul). The History of England, continued from the Revolution to the Accession of King George II, by N. Tindal, volume IV only, London: Printed for John and Paul Knapton, 1745, engraved frontispiece portrait of Queen Anne by Houbraken after Godfrey Kneller, dated 1744, title printed in red and black with engraved vignette by Grignion after Gravelot, [533]-796, and 392pp., 47 full-page engraved plates, including portrait of the Duke of Marlborough, and 44 double-page or folded, engraved head-pieces, some plates close-trimmed along lower margin, with partial loss of the engraved line 'for Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England', contents generally in clean condition (some light and unobtrusive offsetting to plates), contemporary full calf, gilt-decorated spine, heavily rubbed and scuffed, with joints cracked, thick folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Includes attractive double-page and folding views of the Bay of Bulls, Vigo Harbour, Battle of Maestricht, Battle of Hochstet, folding Plan of The Town and Fortifications of Gibralter taken on the spot in the year 1738, double-page view of Blenheim House, Plan of the City of Barcelona, Menin, Malines, Turin, View of Casal, plan of the Camp Tarragona, Plan of Toulon, Plan of the City and Citadel of Antwerp, Ghent A Large City and Castle in Flanders, Plan of the Town and Harbour of Mahon, Mons, Plan of the City and Castle of Alicant, Plan of the City of Aire, Plan of the Battle of Saragossa, etc.
Martyn (John, & Ephraim Chambers). The Philosophical history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris: or, an abridgment of all the papers relating to natural philosophy, which have been publish'd by the members of that illustrious society. The whole translated and abridged by John Martyn and Ephraim Chambers. London: for John and Paul Knapton, and Francis Cogan and John Nourse, 1742, 44 engraved plates (of 45, as often), bookplate of Lord Power and Curraghmore to front pastedowns, brown ink ownership inscription of William Power of Gurteen dated 1750 to head of titles, occasional spots, contemporary calf, some light wear and marks, 8vo QTY: (5)
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Beeton (Isabella). The Book of Household Management, 125th thousand edition, London: Ward, Lock, and Tyler, [circa 1867], chromolithograph frontispiece and plates, wood-engraved illustrations, original red quarter sheep, gilt-blocked decoration to spine, light wear mostly at head of spine, extremities rubbed, 8vo, together with:Beeton (Isabella). The Book of Household Management, new edition, revised and corrected, 255 thou. edition, London: Ward, Lock, and Tyler, [1869], chromolithograph frontispiece and plates, wood-engraved illustrations, 19th-century maroon quarter sheep, joints cracked and worn at head of spine, 8vo,Beeton (Isabella). The Book of Household Management, new edition, revised and corrected, 660 thou. edition, London: Ward, Lock & Co., [1869], folding chromolithograph frontispiece and plates, wood-engraved illustrations and plates, one text leaf detached and frayed, rear free endpaper torn, original maroon quarter sheep, gilt-blocked decoration to spine, joints split, spine cracked and worn, 8vo, plus three other later Beeton editions, plus an incomplete copy of Markham (Gervase). The English House-Wife containing the inward and outward vertues which ought to be in a Compleat Woman: As her Skill in Physick, Chirurgery, Cookery, Extraction of Oyles, Banqueting stuff, Ordering of great Feasts, Preserving of all sorts of Wines, conceited Secrets, Distillations, Perfumes, ordering of Wool..., of Brewing, Baking, and all other things belonging to an Houshold...., 8th edition, London: printed by J. Streater for George Sawbridge, 1668, title present (detached and closed tears at gutter), lacking other preliminary leaves and all text before p.113 (3R1), disbound 4to QTY: (7)
Cook (James). The Journals of Captain James Cook on his Voyages of Discovery, edited by J. C. Beaglehole, 5 text volumes only (lacking the atlas volume with charts and views), mixed editions, Cambridge: University Press for the Hakluyt Society, 1967-74, volumes I-II 1968 reprints, folding maps and illustrations, pp. 125-129 with some light offsetting from adhesive tape on a loosely inserted postcard, original cloth gilt, dust jackets, a few small tears and marks, 8vo, together with Cook and the Russians, addendum pamphlet, 1973QTY: (5)
Peake (Mervyn, illustrator). Quest for Sita of Hanuman and the Divine Vultures Jatayus and Sampati, by Maurice Collins, 1st edition, London: Faber and Faber, 1946, full-page black and white illustrations, top edge gilt, original pictorial black cloth gilt, a few light marks, 4to, limited edition, one of 500 copies on handmade paper, together with:Moylan (D. C.). Manon Lescaut, with an introduction by Arthur Symons, 1st edition, London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1928, 11 full-page colour illustrations, some spotting, fore and bottom edge untrimmed, original grey cloth gilt, dust jacket, spine chipped with loss to head and tail, some loss of foot of lower panel, some further loss to extremities, small folio, plusRackham (Arthur, illustrator). The Land of Enchantment, 1st edition, London: Cassell and Company, [1907], full-page black and white plates throughout, original pictorial orange cloth, lightly marked and scuffed, 4to, with 3 othersQTY: (6)
* Manchester & Leeds Railway. Plan of the Rochdale Canal and intended Railway from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester..., [1830?], lithograph plan with longitudinal section (appears to be the earliest proposed survey by George Stevenson, as a continuation of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway), several vertical creases where previously folded, a few minor marginal tears, not affecting image, 45 x 165 cm, together with: Rochdale Canal. Plan of the Rochdale Canal and intended Railway from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester, circa 1830s, lithograph plan printed by C. Hullmandel with contemporary hand-colouring, some spotting and light dust-soiling, 24.5 x 46 cm, plus Stephenson (Robert, Engineer). Britannia Bridge, Platform and Construction of Tubes, September 1848; Britannia Bridge, Carnarvon Tower, September 1848; Conway Tubular Bridge, with the Preparations for raising the Second Tube, London: John Weale, [1849], together 3 hand-coloured and tinted lithographs by Day and Son after G. Hawkins, 42 x 55 cm, 53 x 37 cm and 54.5 x 37 cm respectively, plus 3 etched plates by E. W. Cooke relating to and depicting the demolition of Old London Bridge, London: J. Brown, 1832, each hand-coloured, 34 x 48 cmQTY: (8)
* Montgomery (Bernard Law, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein). El Alamein to the River Sangro, 1st edition, 1946, colour map frontispiece and 16 mostly folding colour maps, occasional spotting and light marginal damp staining, author's ink autograph inscription to front endpaper 'Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal, June 1946', bookplate of R. F. Mudie, original cloth gilt, rubbed, spine ends chipped, 8vo, together with an Autograph Letter Signed, 'Montgomery of Alamein', Isington Mill, Alton, Hampshire, 6 October 1962, to J. A. Raw, saying that he would be glad to see him some time, but not just yet as he is very heavily engaged, and suggesting one afternoon during the first week in January, blue ink on personal stationery, 1 page, 8vo, with the accompanying postmarked envelope addressed in Montgomery's handQTY: (2)
Boccaccio (Giovanni). The Decameron, translated by John Payne, 2 volumes, limited edition, London: privately printed, 1893, titles printed in red and black, 24 etched plates by Louis Chalon, printed on Japanese vellum, endpapers lightly toned, original boards (with small light water stains and marks), contained in a contemporary mahogany book box with hinged lid and brass escutcheon (lacking key, horizontal crack along base), 4toQTY: (2)NOTE:Limited edition 12/36.
Greene (Graham). Our Man in Havana, 1st edition, London: Heinemann, 1958, original blue cloth gilt, spine a little faded, 8vo, together with:Ways of Escape, 1st edition, London: The Bodley Head, 1980, neat ownership inscription to head of front free endpaper, original green cloth gilt, dust jacket, spine a little faded, 8vo plusThe Honorary Consul, 1st edition, London: The Bodley Head, 1973, original green cloth gilt, a few light marks, 8vo, with approximately 40 others by and about Graham Greene QTY: (approx. 45)
Kandinsky (Wassily). The Art of Spiritual Harmony, translated with an introduction by M. T. H. Sadler, 1st edition in English, London: Constable and Company, 1914, half-title, 9 black and white plates, 3 diagrammatic plates printed in red and black, headpieces from woodcuts in-text by Kandinsky, a few light spots, a few leaves a little roughly opened, original blue quarter cloth over marbled boards, gilt-lettered spine label, lightly rubbed, small 4toQTY: (1)
Montgomery (Lucy Maud). Anne of Green Gables, London: printed in U.S.A., Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, circa 1908, 429 pp., ink name stamp to upper pastedown, original reddish-brown cloth, blind embossed upper board with inset pictorial panel, title in gilt to spine and upper board, rubbed and some light wear to extremities, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:This volume is possibly an early reprint, with no illustrations or catalogue.
Mexico. Niox (Gustave). Expe?dition du Mexique, 1861-1867: re?cit politique & militaire, Paris: J. Dumaine, 1874, light spotting to a few leaves, 4 folding maps bound to verso, contemporary quarter morocco over marbled boards, joints rubbed, 8vo, together with accompanying map of the gulf, dissected and laid on linen, weakening at folds with some tears to linen, trimmed with minor loss to lower edge, 720 x 1080 mm, contained within contemporary slipcaseCentral America. Carte d’étude pour le tracé et le profil du canal de Nicaragua par M. Thomé de Gamond, ingénieur civil, précédée de documents publiés sur cette question par Félix Belly, Paris: Dalmont et Dunod, 1858, 90 pp., folding chromolithographed map laid on linen and bound to rear, some damp staining, some small closed tears to folds 700 x 965 mm, the whole contained within original boards with pastedown title and advertisements, ink inscriptions to upper cover, small folioQTY: (3)
Grétry (André Modeste). Mémoires, ou Essais sur la Musique; Par le C.en Grétry, 3 volumes, 2nd edition, Paris: de L'imprimerie de la Rèpublique, 1796, black & white music notations, small water mark to the gutters of volume 1 front endpapers, some minor marginal toning, contemporary uniform gilt decorated full calf, boards & spines lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, together with:de Boigne (Charles), Petits Mémoires de l'Opera, Paris: Librairie Novelle, 1857, signed & inscribed by the author to the leaf opposite the title page, some light toning, spotting & marks, original front & rear covers bound in later quarter morocco to marbled boards, 8vo, plusEdwards (H. Sutherland), The Prima Donna, her history and surroundings form the Seventeenth to the Nineteenth Century, 2 volumes, London: Remington and Co, 1888, bookplates to the front pastedowns, some light toning & spotting throughout, top edges gilt, contemporary uniform gilt decorated red half calf, lightly rubbed, 8vo, and other late 18th to early 20th Century music reference & related, some leather bindings, mostly original cloth, G/VG, 8vo/folio QTY: (5 shelves)
Rowling (J. K.) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 1st edition, 3rd state, London: Bloomsbury, 1999, 3rd state without printer's name to copyright page, some light toning to the textblock, light spotting to endpapers, original pictorial boards, dust jacket, 8vo, together with another 3rd state copy of the same book, plus Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 1st deluxe edition, 2000 QTY: (3)
Phillips (Robert). A Dissertation Concerning the Present State of the High Roads of England, Especially of those near London. Wherein is propos'd a New Method of Repairing and Maintaining them. Read before the Royal Society the Twenty-Seventh Day of January and the Third Day of February, 1736-7, London: printed and sold by L. Gilliver, J. Clarke, J. Stephens, and J. Roberts, 1737, 8 engraved plates (including 1 folding), final advertisement leaf present, light dust-soiling to title, 20th-century boards, light wear to extremities, 8vo, together with:Turner (C. H., editor). Proceedings of the Public Meeting held at Freemasons' Hall, on the 18th June, 1824, for Erecting a Monument to the late James Watt, London: J. Murray, 1824, light scattered spotting, original boards with maroon morocco title label to upper board, rubbed and some wear, 8vo, plus two otherscomprising, Illustrated and Unabridged Edition of The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer, for Poisoning John Parsons Cook, at Rugeley, London: Ward and Lock, 1856; and The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido for the suppression of Piracy..., by Henry Keppel, volume 2 only (of 2), London: Chapman and Hall, 1846 QTY: (4)
Kentfield (Edwin). The Game of Billiards: Scientifically explained, and practically set forth in a series of novel and extraordinary strokes; and illustrated by numerous appropriate diagrams. To which is added the rules and regulations which govern the numerous games as they are played at the present day in all the countries of Europe, 1st edition, London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1839, folding lithograph frontispiece, 'Instructions for Building a Billiards-Room' leaf, 93 lithograph plates, errata leaf, 2 advertisement leaves at end, some spotting, endpapers renewed, original cloth gilt, rebacked with original spine relaid, some fading and light spotting, folio QTY: (1)
Patek PhilippeA Gondolo wrist watch. Circa 2008Case: Signed. 18ct gold. Swiss convention marks. Reference 4973G-001. Serial 4421817. Length (end to end of lugs): 39.7mm. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 27.3mmMovement: Signed. Quartz movement. Calibre E15. Numbered 3663628Dial: Signed. White mother-of-pearl dial with Arabic numeral twelve and sixStrap: Signed. Black satin with a signed factory diamond set 18ct gold pin buckleAdditional items: Signed box and original manufacturer warranty dated 03/10/2008 Movement is currently functioning at time of writingDial appears to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeHands appear to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeCase appears to be in a generally good condition with a few light scratches. Diamonds are bright and livelyThe watch glass appears to be in a generally excellent condition with no marks or scratches visible to the naked eyeStrap is wornThis watch comes with box and original manufacturer warranty Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, timekeeping or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions. We would recommend to get the best possible performance out of your purchase that you have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker Although every effort is made to identify aftermarket parts, we are unable to guarantee the originality of every part of each lot All lots are sold "as is" and clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot All weights and measurements are approximate and provided as a guide only For enquiries about this lot please contact Conrad Cunningham at conrad@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold brilliant-cut diamond seven-stone ring, total diamond weight 0.33ct, engraved to band, estimated I-J colour, predominantly SI2-P1 clarity, hallmarks for 18ct gold, ring size N1/2, 3.3gOverall good to fair conditionSome marks and scratches in keeping with age and general wear Diamonds are fairly well matched and fairly bright, with light and dark, scattered inclusions, a few of which are visible to the unaided eyeOne diamond chipped Clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
VertexA diamond set cocktail watch. Circa 1968Case: Signed. 18ct gold. Hallmarks for London. Case number 1383/8190. Factory set diamond bezel. Length (end to end of lugs): 25.5mm. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 17.1mmMovement: Signed. Manual winding movement. Calibre D1Dial: Signed. Silver coloured with baton hour markersBracelet: 18ct gold integral cordette bracelet with a 9ct gold safety claspTotal weight: 13.4g Movement is currently functioning at time of writingDial appears to be in a generally fair condition with a few light marksHands appear to be in a generally fair condition with a few light marksCase has wear commensurate with age, showing scratches and marksThe watch glass has some scratches and marks. There are some chips to the edgeBracelet has signs of wear commensurate with everyday wear. There is some signs of previous repair/addition with regards to the claspThis lot does not come with box or a copy of the original manufacturer warranty Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, timekeeping or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions. We would recommend to get the best possible performance out of your purchase that you have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker Although every effort is made to identify aftermarket parts, we are unable to guarantee the originality of every part of each lot Clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot All weights and measurements are approximate and provided as a guide only For enquiries about this lot please contact Conrad Cunningham at conrad@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Chanel, a Jumbo Classic Flap handbag, featuring a black caviar quilted leather exterior, with polished silver-tone hardware, CC logo turn-lock fastening, rear patch pocket, double chain and interwoven leather strap, and a black leather-lined interior, measuring 9 by 20 by 30cm, with maker's authenticity card- Overall very good condition for its age- Very light wear to the base corners, only noticeable upon close inspection- No obvious marks or wear to the bag exterior- Interior lining is clean and unmarked- Date code 12878280, 2008-2009- Without maker's box or dust bag- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Osborne at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
OmegaA Gèneve wrist watchCase: Signed. Stainless steel. Case number 1360098. Length (end to end of lugs): 41.4mm. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 34.6mmMovement: Signed. Manual winding movement, calibre 613Dial: Signed. Silver coloured, baton hour markersStrap: Black leather with a stainless steel pin buckle Movement is currently functioning at time of writing. The quick set date mechanism (operated by pulling the crown out) will catch between dates every so often if the process is rushed. Whether this is simply due to the need for a service or symptomatic of a mechanical issue is unknownDial appears to be in a a very good condition with no marks visible to the naked eye, the overall affect is worsened by the condition of the glassHands appear to be in a generally fair condition with a few light marks, the overall affect is worsened by the condition of the glassCase has wear commensurate with age, showing scratches and marksThe watch glass is covered with scratches and marks as expected from age and materialStrap is very worn and soiled in line with age and everyday wear. Please be aware the strap is an aftermarket replacement itemThis lot does not come with box or a copy of the original manufacturer warranty Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, timekeeping or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions. We would recommend to get the best possible performance out of your purchase that you have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker Although every effort is made to identify aftermarket parts, we are unable to guarantee the originality of every part of each lot All lots are sold "as is" and clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot All weights and measurements are approximate and provided as a guide only For enquiries about this lot please contact Conrad Cunningham at conrad@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An early 20th century platinum old-cut diamond single-stone ring, estimated diamond weight 0.70ct, I colour, P1 clarity, band stamped platinum, ring size M, 2.6gOverall good conditionDiamond has two chips to the girdle that lead onto the table facets, also some nibbles to girdleOne claw needs attentionLight wear to bandClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A 9ct gold coloured diamond and diamond abstract brooch, estimated total diamond weight 3.50ct, SI1-P2 clarity, hallmarks for Birmingham, length 4cm, 10.3gOverall good to fair conditionDiamonds are brightTwo diamonds have chips to the edge, two have surface reaching fracturesLight general wearPin and hinge in good working orderClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold ruby cabochon and brilliant-cut diamond drop pendant, with diamond bow surmount and integral chain, estimated total diamond weight 0.55ct, length of pendant 4.5cm, length of chain 51cm, 8.6gOverall good conditionRubies well matched and in good conditionDiamonds bright, lively and well matchedLight general wearClasp in good working orderClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
CartierA Santos Galbée bracelet watchCase: Signed. Bi-metal. Reference 1566. Serial 588809CE. Length (end to end of lugs): 41.1mm. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 29.1mmMovement: Signed. Quartz movement. Calibre 687Dial: Signed. Silver coloured with Roman numeral hour markersBracelet: Signed. Bi-metal with double folding clasp Movement is currently functioning at time of writingPlease be aware the crown is an aftermarket replacement itemDial appears to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeHands appear to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeCase appears to be in a generally fair condition with a few light marksThe watch glass appears to be in a generally fair condition with a chip to the edge near the five o'clock position and a scratch between the ten and eleven o'clock positionBracelet appears to be in a generally fair condition with some scratches and marksInterior measurement of the bracelet (including case) is approximately 16.5cmThis lot does not come with box or a copy of the original manufacturer warranty Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, timekeeping or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions. We would recommend to get the best possible performance out of your purchase that you have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker Although every effort is made to identify aftermarket parts, we are unable to guarantee the originality of every part of each lot All lots are sold "as is" and clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot All weights and measurements are approximate and provided as a guide only For enquiries about this lot please contact Conrad Cunningham at conrad@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold rock crystal and cultured pearl arrow brooch, with carved coral flower terminal, mount stamped 750, length 9cm, 12.8gOverall good conditionCarving in good condition, coral likely to be dyedPearls well matched for colour and shapeLight general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A pair of Aztec design earrings, with marks for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, length 3.8cm, 12.5gOverall good conditionLight general wear with a few small more noticeable nicksYellow metal with no marks to indicate metal composition, might be base metalClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Cropp & Farr, an 18ct gold ruby floral cluster necklace, maker's marks for Cropp & Farr, mount stamped 750, length 40cm, 17gOverall good conditionModerate general wearRubies fairly well matched, some light surface abrasion, a few with small nicksClasp in working orderClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Gucci, a vintage garment cover, crafted from micro GG monogram coated canvas with brown leather trim, featuring a front zip pocket, signature red and green striped handles, double wraparound zip fastening, detachable leather ID tag and clochette with combination padlock, together with two interior coat hangers, measuring 58 by 126cm- Overall good condition- Few marks to the garment cover exterior- Very light wear to the leather corners- Condition reports are a guide only and clients are advised to view items before bidding- For enquiries about this lot please contact Sophie Osborne at sophie@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An Art Deco platinum transitional-cut diamond single-stone ring, with diamond shoulders, principal diamond estimated weight 1.25ct, I-J colour, SI clarity, band stamped platinum, ring size P, 3.3gOverall good conditionDiamonds are well matched, bright and livelyPrincipal diamond with small cloud of dark inclusions beneath table, visible to the aided eyeLight marks and scratches, in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
CartierA Cougar bracelet watchCase: Signed. 18ct gold. Swiss convention marks. Reference 887905. Serial 001391. Length (end to end of lugs): 38.5mm. Width (excluding crown and any crown guards): 32.9mmMovement: Signed. Quartz movement. Calibre 90Dial: Signed. Blue with diamond dot hour markersBracelet: Signed. 18ct gold with double folding claspTotal weight: 123.6g Movement is currently functioning at time of writingDial appears to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeHands appear to be in excellent condition with no marks visible to the naked eyeCase appears to be in a generally good condition with a few light scratches and marks in line with the material. Factory diamond set crown looks bright and lively and free from chipsThe watch glass appears to be in a generally excellent condition with no marks or scratches visible to the naked eyeBracelet appears to be in a generally fair condition with some scratches and marksInterior measurement of the bracelet (including case) is approximately 18cmThis lot does not come with box or a copy of the original manufacturer warranty Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, timekeeping or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctions. We would recommend to get the best possible performance out of your purchase that you have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker Although every effort is made to identify aftermarket parts, we are unable to guarantee the originality of every part of each lot All lots are sold "as is" and clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot All weights and measurements are approximate and provided as a guide only For enquiries about this lot please contact Conrad Cunningham at conrad@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A Jugendstil silver opal cabochon and polychrome enamel pendant, with opal cabochon accent surmount and integral chain, pendant stamped Depose 900, length of pendant 4.5cm, length of chain 43cm, 9.8gOverall good conditionLight to moderate wear, moderate tarnishingEnamel in good condition, no cracks or chipsOpals in good conditionClasp in working orderClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
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