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James Davies of Youghal [Ireland] & Longford [Staffordshire], Priest and Captain of the 8th Royal Irish Dragoons. A manuscript book of sermons, well-filled to end, masses of handwriting on 170 pp. (85 leaves), 8vo, 16cm, worn contemporary calf, arranged into seven distinct sermons comprising: 1. "But I obtain'd Mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief"; 2. "Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the Leopard his spots?"; 3. "The triumph of the wicked is short, and the joy of the Hypocrite but for a moment"; 4. "I call heaven & earth to record this day against you"; 5. "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord"; 6. "Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit"; 7. "And not rather, as wee be slanderously reported", [1787]

MASSIE, Chris. Pity My Simplicity [Love Letters], manuscript draft [originally titled Fata Morgana], entirely handwritten in black ink, [iii], 192pp., [195 leaves of lined paper], 25cm x 20cm, the paper re-used from an unrelated typed draft (verso of each leaf), plus an additional typed draft of the opening "Invocation" on a single sheet, the whole housed in contemporary card covers, [c. 1944]. Together with a presentation copy of the published version, first edition, inscribed by the author, "For dear Nell, with my love, Chris.", 8vo, publisher's pale blue cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped but worn dust-jacket, London: Faber & Faber, 1944 (2) ❧ Pity My Simplicity was adapted from Massie's novel into a screenplay by Ayn Rand for the 1945 film "Love Letters", directed by William Dieterle and starring Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ann Richards, Cecil Kellaway, Gladys Cooper, and Anita Louise. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including a Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination for Jones.

Medieval Illuminated Manuscript. A very fine, small leaf from a medieval Book of Hours, 8″ x 5½″, illuminated text on both sides, 13 + 6 lines, 9 illuminated Lombardic capitals in feint red/ blue & gold, 6 line endings similarly illuminated. The text 4¼″ x 3″. Written on fine vellum. In excellent condition. [c. 1400]

MASSIE, Chris. Corridor of Mirrors, manuscript draft [originally titled My Friend Douglas], entirely handwritten in black ink, [iii], 221pp., [224 leaves of lined paper], 25cm x 20cm, housed in contemporary green card wrappers with typed title label corrected in ink by the author. Together with a presentation copy of the published version, first edition, inscribed by the author, "With love to Nell - from Chris, Sep. 1941.", 8vo, publisher's cream cloth lettered in red, unclipped dust-jacket, London: Faber & Faber, 1941 (2) ❧ Corridor of Mirrors was adapted from Massie's novel into a 1948 film directed by Terence Young and starring Eric Portman, Edana Romney and Barbara Mullen. The movie, a Gothic mystery, marked the film debut of both Terence Young and Christopher Lee.

Suffolk – Hundred of Lowestoft, Lothingland & Mutford – 1608. Grant by King James I & VI to Clement Hyrne of Haveringland, Norfolk, of the Manor and Hundred of Lowestoft and its dependencies, due to the failure of a male heir of the Jerningham family. The document refers to an original grant by King Henry VIII in 1510 to Sir Edward Jerningham Kt. and his wife Mary with further details during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The document includes a spectacular Royal Coat of Arms, hand-drawn in ink, i.e. manuscript. The elaborate heading, also hand-drawn, contains two pennons of coats-of-arms held by a crowned lion and a unicorn. In the centre is a large crowned Tudor Rose and in between all, foliage. There remains half of the second Great Seal of King James, in brown wax and good condition, attached to the document with a red & white cord. 1 large page on vellum, 29½″ x 22½″, 51 lines in Latin, boldly written with the scribe's name, "SAUNDERS", at lower right. A feint filing docket on the reverse. Dated 28th October in the sixth year of the King, [1608] ❧ Clement Hyrne was the only son of Sir Thomas Hyrne, Mayor of Norwich and Sheriff of Norfolk. He was deceased before 1656. NB: Two related documents from May 1608 are held by Staffordshire Record Office as part of the Stafford Papers [ref. D641/3/A/3/2/10-11]

Great Britain 1841 (Nov 5th) 1d black plate 1B (O.B.) with variety NE of one joined four margins, red Maltese Cross to London with double circle 'more to pay' and manuscript 2.

An album containing approximately 304 postcards, the majority views of Continental Europe or sweetheart style postcards, including an embroidered silk postcard with the Civil Service Rifles badge, and a few photographic postcards titled ‘Aguata’ in manuscript.

[DOCUMENT]. A MANUSCRIPT INDULGENCE late 15th century, issued in the name of Simon, preceptor of the house of St. Esprit in Draguignan [in the diocese of Frejus, in the Var, southern France], to Thomas Bost, vicar of Peret, Latin text on vellum, sixteen lines, approximately 11cm x 29cm.

Mauritius Commercial Bank, $1000, 3 March 1841, serial number 74, black and white, dockyard scene at top centre, four manuscript signatures below, Houghton and Bourguignon at low left, two CANCELLED handstamps at low left and right, a very presentable white and clean example, some ink corrosion as to be expected, about very fine and rare in this grade, the final date for issue BNB B082a, Pick S130a, Griffiths MB19 £1,000-£1,500 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Siege of Khartoum, 5000 Piastres, 25 April 1884, serial number 274, hectograph signature of General Gordon, manuscript signature on reverse of Spiro Limberopoulo, a merchant present during the siege reverse, one corner fold, otherwise about uncirculated and a lovely example, with only 18 notes believed signed in this manner Pick S110 £100-£150

Georgische Legion, 10 Piastres, 1916, serial number 740, manuscript signature at centre, in PMG holder 65 EPQ, gem uncirculated, scarce, a superb example for type Pick unlisted £500-£700 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Republica Romana, Italy, 7 Paoli, 1798, serial number 78081, manuscript signature low right, fresh, extremely fine Pick S537 £80-£120 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Government of Malta, printers archival specimen £1, ND (1939), serial number range A/4 552001 to A/5 935000, perforated CANCELLED, order number and date 22.8.41 in top margin,in PMG holder 64, choice uncirculated, very rare, with only two examples of this print run ever produced, and a remarkable case of an archival specimen with print run that crosses two signature types, the first with ‘manuscript style’ date included, and a later type without BNB B113s/B119s, Pick 14s/20s £800-£1,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Banco Giro di Venezia, Italy, 50 Ducati, 1 October 1798, serial number 3555, manuscript signature low left and right, extremely fine Pick S182 £80-£120 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Georgische Legion, 5 Piastres, 1916, serial number 882, manuscript signature in field, in PMG holder 65 EPQ, gem uncirculated, scarce and a superb example for type Pick unlisted £500-£700 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Banca Agricola Sarda, 30 Lire, 1 January 18789 serial number F/J 0452, manuscript signatures below, also Credito Agricolo Industriale Sardo, 50 lire, 1 March 1874, serial number Z 0500, manuscript signatures below, fine and almost very fine (2 notes) Pick S921c, S925 £80-£120 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

An 18th century manuscript copy/account book, kept by members of the Frazer family, largely written in a close Latin script, with the latter pages given over to accounts, containing dates circa-1770 and some reference to the town of Livingston Condition Report:Available upon request

CRIMEAN WAR. Return of Twenty-Six Horses of the Thirteen Regiment of Light Dragoons, Inspected by Brigadier General Laurenson Ennis Cavy Division and found unfit for further Military Service. Head Quarters at Scutarai this 24th day of April, 1854. Partially printed document with manuscript insertions. Listing the troop letter, troop number, colour, sex, age, size, service and cause of unfitness for each individual horse - e.g. quiltor and mange incurable; bad condition and not fit to carry a Dragoon; lame off back incurable, etc. Signed by the veterinary surgeon Thornton Hart and Commanding Officer, single side, 21 x 33.5cm. Sold with a full typed transcription.

CRIMEAN WAR. Brevet-Major John Baillie Rose, 55th (Westmorland) Regiment. Autograph letter signed to Sir Robert(?), Scutari 3rd June 1854, crested notepaper. Sold together with a further manuscript with a copy of the letter, with an additional personal note about Maj. Rose following his death at the Battle of Alma and a small further note on black-edged mourning paper outlining his service and deeds, 13 sides total. Complete with typed transcriptions. Letter from Scutari, 3rd June 1854 Written shortly after the British Army’s arrival in Scutari, Rose provides a detailed account of the army’s preparation and morale as it awaited further deployment to Varna. He describes the training and organisation of the forces: "Since I wrote, the Light Division of the Army, about 7000 men under Gen. Sir. Geo. Brown, have gone up to Varna whither we expect to follow in time... completing equipment and daily practising field movements, route marching and the same been completed in Minie rifles."Rose notes his command of the Light Companies within the brigade as a mounted officer and reflects on the overall readiness of the British Army: "The 30th are the same and fully clothed and equipped and nothing will I think be left wanting for the efficiency and comfort of the whole force."He describes the review of the army by the Sultan on 1st June: "A more magnificent display of Infantry could not have taken place. Every Regiment was splendid, but were I called upon to award a superiority anywhere I should give it to the Guards tho' in contact with the 2 Highland Corps 93rd and 79th their size and solidity was striking."Rose’s comments on the Sultan’s retinue and the perception of the Turkish forces reflect the sentiments of the British troops: "The Sultan's retinue was poor in the extreme and our soldiers were heard remarking as they marched home, 'Well if them Turks can face the Russians, what will we do with them?'."He concludes with confidence in the British Army’s capabilities: "Indeed my own feeling and conviction is that, judiciously commanded and not exposed to shot and shell, the British force here is invincible."Additional DocumentsPersonal Reminiscence Note: This document commemorates Major Rose following his death at the Battle of Alma, describing him as: "A chivalrous soldier as gentle as he was brave."Black-Edged Mourning Note: This provides further historical details of Rose’s life and service, stating: "Major Rose entered the Army in 1826 and was in active service in India and China. By the gentleness of his manners joined to a zealous discharge of the duties of his profession, he secured the confidence of his superiors, the respect and friendship of his brother officers, and the devoted affection of his men." It also references his status as the head of the ancient family of Kilvarock, whose tenantry erected a memorial in his honour as a testament to his qualities as a landlord. Footnote:Major John Baillie Rose, 55th Regiment, was 'slain in the battle of the Alma'. He received a severe wound about three o'clock in the afternoon and was carried to the rear. Surgeon Blake found that a bullet had penetrated his chest. Kilravock was fully aware of his danger, and awakening after a short sleep, he desired the Surgeon to send word home that the last name on his lips was that of his dear wife. Major Rose died on September 20, 1854, and the regiment lamented him. He was interred side by side with Captain Shaw, another officer of the regiment, who fell the same day. Of Kilravoch Castle, Nairnshire. [Gentleman's Magazine Nov. 1854, p.533] He was the second son of the late Hugh Rose, Esq., and Katherine, daughter of Colonel John Baille, of Dunsin, Invernesshire. He was married to Miss Eileen Patison [Illustrated London News 11/11/1854].

1911 1d Carmine-red colour trials in Georgian colours. A very fine pair of se-tentant colour trials of the Edwardian design and proposed George V design (12mm spacing) printed on white wove ungummed paper endorsed in manuscript "SD/2" and "5132" either side of the Edwardian value. A spectacular trial, unique in private hands.

1914 ½d Postage due die proof. Superb uncleared example printed in black on white glazed card (69 x 77mm) with manuscript annotation at foot “Proof from Soft Die Jan 1914“. Rare.

1910 7d & 1s Hentschel colour essays. Two very fine examples printed in dull pale mauve, mounted together on a small piece of white wove paper (27 x 58mm) with manuscript "MB/106" above design and "Mauve" below. Most attractive and scarce.

1874 6d Die proof Pl.15. Very fine cut to size example printed in black on white glazed card with void corner squares, mounted on part DLR striking book page with manuscript annotations "April-21st" & "15-442". A spectacular and unique piece. Ex. DLR Archives.

c. 1840 William Wyon embossed essay printed in blue on card (57x65mm) with manuscript annotation on reverse. Slight staining and a crease clear of the design. Scarce. Priced at £1,200+ in QV Vol I Part I (pg. 15)

1856-58 group of Scots local cancellations on cover comprising: 1856 cover franked by 1d red-brown Pl. 5, lettered NG with "Minute G" variety, (Spec. C6(1)i), sent locally within Edinburgh with the adhesive tied by Stockbridge (Type VII) Scots local cancellation, 1857 entire originally sent from London to Drummuir, bearing 1d rose red Pl. 47 (SG 40) tied by London City '1' numeral with green Botriphnie Scots local cancel (Type VIII) below, redirected upon arrival to Braemorriston, Elgin, and endorsed in manuscript "1d" with a "C.R." Caledonian Railway handstamp alongside, and backstamped by London dispatch cds for JY 29 57, Keith transit cds's for JY 30-31 57 and Elgin arrival cds for JY 31 57, 1857 cover to Annan franked by 1d pale red Pl. 34 (transitional issue on yellowish to cream toned paper, Spec. C9(3)), tied by Newton Mearns cancel (Type III), 1858 envelope to Brighton franked by 1d rose red (SG 40), tied by Meigle '245' Scottish numeral and backstamped by green boxed Ruthven cancel (Type VIII), 1858 entire to Markinch bearing 1d rose -red (SG 40) tied by Kinross "206" Scottish numeral and backstamped by a green Kinneswood Scots local cancel (Type V). Fine and rare. (5)

1840 "Buchanan" Prepaid Private Lettersheet. Very fine example of the second type lettersheet dated in central panel "7.6.40", neatly cancelled by a red Atherstone cds for JU.8.1840 with a red manuscript "Pd1" alongside. Addressed to Ashby de la Zouch and signed by Buchanan as usually seen. Very rare.

1901 5d Die proof (Head Plate). Very fine example printed in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm), endorsed "AFTER HARDENING" and dated in manuscript "27 DEC. 01". Very scarce.

1914 1d Carmine 'postage Due'. Very fine used example tied to an unpaid postcard sent locally within Evesham by an Evesham cds for the first day of issue AP.20.1914, endorsed in manuscript '1d to pay'. Scarce.

KGVI photographic essays of Dulac's portrait, one with manuscript ‘Returned by Percy Metcalfe’ at lower right, and further essays of the crown, all numbered on reverse, and an enlarged illustration of the Royal Cypher. A few cut to shape, still an interesting lot well suited to the KGVI enthusiast. (16).

1876 2½d Die proof Pl.5. Very fine cut to size example printed in black on white glazed card with void corner squares, mounted on part DLR striking book page with manuscript annotations "June 17th/ 192 Leads/ 5-475". Unique. Ex. DLR Archives

1897 I.R. Official (Type L1). Very fine striking book piece of the "I.R. OFFICIAL" overprint on glazed card mounted on buff paper (50 x 55mm). Endorsed in manuscript "May 21 240 Leads, May 29 240 Leads, Repeat (in red ink)". Scarce. Ex. DLR Archive Sale & Michael Astley Collection.

1913 7d Eve's Wreath design colour essays. Very fine ungummed imperforate block of four essays (Fig 30a) in bistre brown on white unwatermarked card mounted on thick card (88 x 113mm). Showing "CONFIDENTIAL" and "Essays for Colour only"ink manuscript "Bistre Brown" below the stamps and "E200" at lower left, purple "STAMPING DEPARTMENT/3 JAN. 1913." handstamp at top right. Most attractive and rare. SG 387var, £8,750.

1911 3d Purple-brown colour trials in Edwardian colours. A very fine pair of se-tentant colour trials of the Edwardian design and proposed George V design (30mm spacing) printed on yellow wove ungummed paper, printed “SP/4“ above Edwardian value and manuscript “Brown“ below the George V value. A spectacular trial, unique in private hands.

Four reproduction Oriental manuscript weights (64)

A Qajar Iran 19th century Silver / white metal Amulet prayer case with talismanic prayer scroll. The Arabic manuscript on parchment paper also known as snake skin - in black, blue and red Naskh script with gold highlights The case cylindrical in form with faceted sides. Five sides chased and incised with script. Removable terminals (one missing) and three suspension loops. One end missing to the  case and minor dents. 7cm length.

° ° Fausset, Rev. Bryan - Inventorium Sepulchrale: an account of some antiquities dug up at Gilton, Kingston, Sibertswold, Barfriston, Beakesbourne, Chartham, and Crundale, in the County of Kent, from A.D.1757 to A.D.1773. first edition. Edited, from the original manuscript in the possession of Joseph Mayer, Esq. with notes and introduction, by Charles Roach Smith ... 20 engraved plates (7 hand coloured and 3 tinted, by F.W. Fairholt), subscriber's list: original blind ruled and decorated cloth, sometime rebacked with former gilt lettered spine retained, 4to. printed for the subscriber's only, 1856.

° ° Love’s Album - an early 19th century manuscript book of poetry and prose, in the hands of various contributors, the title leaf with a watercolour vignette of a country house, beneath verse, 278 pages in black ink, principally extracts from writings of 18th/early 19th century poets and historians; an address of Tilston Hall [Cheshire] noted, interleaved with 21 engraved portraits of European royalty and nobility, 8vo, half calf, [c.1820-30].

° ° Poetry Book "Bustan" by Saadi Sirazi, 19th century copy, c.1846, Persian manuscript on paper, of black nastaliq, main text arranged in two columns, headings in red, reminding words in black, 143p, 16 gouache illustrations, contemporary calf binding, inscribed on the flyleaf by Edward Muller, 58th Queen's Regiment, Lahore 1st March 1846 and subsequent. 247 x 140 mm

° ° Stevenson, Robert Louis - Treasure Island, 1st edition, 1st issue, half-title, map frontispiece, 4pp. advertisements, 8vo, original blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, black endpapers, a late 19th century? ink manuscript inscription ‘’Bonhams’’ to map verso, a black and white photograph of the authors house in Monterey, loosely inserted, Cassell & Company, Limited, London, 1883 This copy has the points indicative of earliest issue: four pages of advertisements at end, dated 783 [July 1883], "dead man's chest" not capitalised on page 2, line 6, nor page 7, line 19; the first letter of "vain" broken in the last line, page 40; the "a" not present in line 6, page 63; the "7" not present in the pagination of page 127; the full stop not present following "opportunity" in line 20, page 178; and "worse" in line 3, page 197.The book was published on November 14, 1883, with an initial print run of 2,000 copies. Of these, the first 750 were bound with advertisements dated ‘’5G-783’’ (July 1883), as seen in this copy. Editions featuring the July advertisements exist in various cloth colors, including green, red, and blue, with no confirmed precedence (see Carter, p. 154).

° ° Poetry, Bookbinding Etc; 1. Raffaele Carrieri - Souvenir Caporal, 19462. Ballads and Songs of Love Selected and Published by Josef Hofmiller, Bremer Presse, Munich 1930, no.32 of 280.3. Ovid - Art Of Love, Folio Society4. Longus - Daphnis And Chloe, ill. Papssavas5. Manuscript - Flecker, James Elroy - Bryan of Brittany, A Ballad.6. Frostic, Gwen - A Place on Earth.7. Bennett, W. - John Baskerville, vol 2 only, 19398. Studio - L'Art du Livre, 1914.9. Lewis, Eiluned - In Country Places, 1961.10. Spenser, Edmund - An Hymne of Heavenly Beauty, Barnet 196311. Wolfe, Humbert - The Silver Cat and Other Poems, signed, New York, Bowling Green Press, 1928.12. Lesser, J.H. Pushpanjali, 1993.13. Mason, J.H. - Printing as an Industrial Art, 1949.14. Faulkner West, Herbert - For A Hudson Biographer, 1958.15. Swinburne - Atalanta in Calydon, Riccardi Press, 202/1000, 1923.16. De La Mare, W. - Peacock Pie, ill.Ardizzone, 1946.17. Morland & Barwell - Salome Before the Head of Saint John, ill. Lettice Sandford, 1933.18. Ratcliffe, Dorothy, U. - The Daystar, 1947.19. Kaye-Smith, Sheila. - Saints in Sussex, signed, 231/250, Kynoch Press, 1923.

° ° Crane, Walter - Beatrice Crane Her Book (the 2nd), June 1st 1879. A Manuscript ....(re-issued), coloured illus. throughout; publisher's gilt cloth. Toronto Public Library, 1983; A Stanley Spencer Almanack....(new edition). num. illus.; publisher's cloth backed marbled boards. Hogarth Press, 1983; Perrault, Charles - Histories or Tales of Past Times. Told by Mother Goose ... cloth backed boards. The Fortune Press (ca.1980); together with others (including other Toronto editions and a few juvenile novels) (20)

° ° Manuscript devotional work; England, first half of 15th century 19 parchment gatherings, each folio with a signature consisting of a lower-case letter and roman numeral; the verso of the last folio of each gathering has a catch-word written on a scroll highlighted in pink; capitals in red and blue with some marginal illumination; bound in oak boards, the back board intact, with the remains of a metal clasp, the front board severely worm-eaten; an illegible title written on the long fore-edge132 x 94 mm, 19 lines per page, text occupying on ruled lines from marginal pricks occupying 80 x 54 mmAn illuminated first folio has been torn away, leaving small fragments sufficient to identify the manuscript’s provenance as EnglandAt front: ownership inscriptions: Johannes [?] Lacy, c1450; Alfred Bayliffe (perhaps Alfred Bayliffe of Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, solicitor,1842-1915), c1870At end: eight entries of names and dates, perhaps notes of baptisms or burials, c1540Meditatio passionis Christi: Incipit devota meditatio passionis Christi per septem horas diei … reddita secundum modum beati Bernardi (see Manuscrits de la Biblioteque de Metz, 1974 MS 235); includes pseudo-Bede, De meditatione passionis Christi per VII horas diei (meditation of the passion of Christ through seven hours of the day)Contemplation of the hours of the dayGranum devotionis beate Bernardi (a grain of devotion of the Blessed Bernard)[Heinrich Seusse, Centum meditationes de passione domini] Venerabilis ille incarnate sapiencie discipulus (A hundred meditations of the passion of the Lord … Venerable is he who is a disciple of incarnate wisdom) (see Trier, Ms 246, ff.125-34)Excerpta de libris beate angele: qui ad deum accedere desiderat … (excerpts from the books of the blessed angel)Revolvat igitur homo assidua meditatione omnia illa amara que Christus pro nobis passus estIncipit quedam spiritualis exercitatio sive excitatio seu admonicio ad devotionem contemplationis; explicit devotum exercitium editum a devotissimo patre dompno Henrico Balker qui fuit prior Colonie Ordinis Carthusiensis (a spiritual exercise by Dom Heinrich Balker, who was prior of the Carthusian order)De passione dominiDe compassione beate virginisSt Crisostom – see the love and charity of the SaviourSt Bernardus – consider how Christ died on the cross between two thievesSt Bernardus – simple meditation on the passion

HISTORICAL: An unusual pair of Staffordshire Pottery Figures, modelled as a Greenwich Pensioner; and another similar, mid 19th century, one seated with a jug, the other seated beside a manuscript, with a pot of ale, 21.5cm & 19.5cm (2) The cataloguer was able to locate a similar piece of a pensioner. Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 236, Fig 827 appears to be the pair to this piece. Another suggestion has been Captain James Cook, but this seems unlikely.

HISTORICAL: Two Staffordshire Pottery Flatback Portrait Figures, including a rare group, modelled as William Tell with his Son; and Lajos Kossuth, Tell standing in a blue smock, his son holding an apple, painted in colours on a gilt titled base, 27.5cm high; also a portrait figure of Lajos Kossuth, standing with a top hat and bearing a manuscript, 28cm high (2). Refer: Pugh pp.519-20.ill. (Tell), Harding Book 1, Page 78, Fig 180 (Kossuth). Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian nobleman, lawyer, journalist, politician, governor-president of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848–1849.

HISTORICAL: A rare and exceptional Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figure, modelled as Captain James Cook, mid 19th century, the Alpha Factory, painted in colours, seated on a gilt lined base, his right arm resting on a table with a manuscript, his left hand on his lap, wearing a jacket, waistcoat, and breeches, 18cm high Refer: Harding Book 1, Page 54, Fig, 115. Modelled after an engraving by W.Holl, original oil by Nathaniel Dance R.A. in The National Maritime Museum.This rare figure is referred to in a letter to Sheila Brooks on the 11th January 1989, from London art dealer Oliver Sutton. ' ...this was our too and without question the best we have ever seen'. There are some hairline cracks to the side of base and a firing fault or chip. 

THEATRE: Four Staffordshire Pottery Portrait Figures, including Shakespeare & Milton; and two of Mr & Mrs Caudle, Shakespeare standing bedside a plinth, with a manuscript, 22cm high; paired with Milton, similar, all painted in colours, 22cm high, Alpha Factory; and two versions of Mr & Mrs Caudle, both seated, 19cm and 14cm high (4)

Religiöses Konvolut: Handschriftliche Satuten, 1794, "Statuten und Satzungen der Erzbruderschaft Jesu und Maria des H.H. Rosenkranz", Schutzbrief, sog. Breverl mit Abb. des Antonius von Padua; große Anzahl an Holzschnitten mit Heiligendarstellungen aus dem "Marianum" von Georg Ott. Altersspuren. / Religious collection: manuscript statutes, 1794, ‘Statutes and Statutes of the Archconfraternity of Jesus and Mary of the Holy Rosary’, letter of protection, so-called Breverl with depiction of St Anthony of Padua; large number of woodcuts with depictions of saints from the ‘Marianum’ by Georg Ott. Traces of age.

Weltchronik, der Stricker Karl der Große. Faksimile der Handschrift Ms.germ. fol. 623 der Staatsbibliothek Preussischer Kulturbesitz Berlin. Rudolf von Ems. Verlag: Müller und Schindler, Stuttgart, 1980. Der Text geht auf den Vorarlberger Hofpoeten Rudolf von Ems zurück, der ihn im Auftrag König Konrads IV., Sohn des großen Staufers Friedrich II., verfasste. Die Illustrationen gehören künstlerisch zum Umkreis der berühmten Manessischen Liederhandschrift. Szenen voll lyrischer Schönheit und von dramatischer Wucht sind in leuchtenden Farben ausgemalt und auf Goldhintergründe gestellt. Faksimile + Kommentar. Geprägtes Ganzleder im Schuber. / World Chronicle, the Stricker Charlemagne. Facsimile of the manuscript Ms.germ. fol. 623 of the Staatsbibliothek Preussischer Kulturbesitz Berlin. Rudolf von Ems. Publisher: Müller und Schindler, Stuttgart, 1980. The text is by the Vorarlberg court poet Rudolf von Ems, who wrote it on behalf of King Conrad IV, son of the great Hohenstaufen Frederick II. The illustrations belong artistically to the circle of the famous Manessische Lieder manuscript. Scenes full of lyrical beauty and dramatic power are painted in bright colors and placed on gold backgrounds. Facsimile + commentary. Embossed full leather in slipcase.

Collection of Books, including religious history, UK history, manuscript studies, architecture, natural history, etc., titles include Bradley (John and Ian Ousby, editors), The Correspondence of John Ruskin and Charles Eliot Norton, Cambridge University Press, 1987, original cloth; Pollard (M.), A Dictionary of Members of the Dublin Book Trade, 1550-1800, Bibliographical Society, 2000; Kolve (V. A.), Chaucer and the Imagery of Narrative, The First Fiver Canterbury Tales, Stanford University Press, 1984, dust jacket; Branner (Robert), Burgundian Gothic Architecture, A. Zwemmer, 1985; and others, (10 boxes)

**NO RESERVE**An Indian Firman Manuscript Letter with Multiple Seals, 19th Century.A Indian framed firman from the 19th century, featuring an extensive manuscript letter written in elegant calligraphy. The document is adorned with numerous official seals, each representing different dignitaries or authorities, signifying its importanceApproximately 49 x 33.5cmProvenance:From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades

**NO RESERVE**An Indian Firman – Manuscript Letter with Seal, 19th Century.An Indian framed firman manuscript from the 19th century, written in elegant calligraphic script, featuring official seals and multiple signatures. This document likely represents a decree or royal order issued by a ruler or high-ranking official. Approximately 57 x 41cmProvenance:From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades

**NO RESERVE**A Hisnul Hasin Book Manuscript by Sheikh Abdullah ibn Ahmad al-Damishqi, 18th Century.A manuscript featuring a deep red embossed leather cover with intricate geometric and floral motifs. The pages, adorned with black script and occasional red highlights, display Islamic prayers and supplications.Approximately 21 x 13.5cmProvenance:From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades

**NO RESERVE**A Saraiki Manuscript "Tasneef" by Abdul Samad, Documenting the Teachings of Sheikh Ahmad Farooqi Sirhindi, Late 18th Century.A handwritten Saraiki manuscript from the late 18th century, titled Tasneef, attributed to Abdul Samad and documenting the life and teachings of Sheikh Ahmad Farooqi Sirhindi. Bound in a worn brown leather cover with embossed geometric and floral motifs, the manuscript contains elegant Persian and Arabic script, interspersed with annotations in black ink and structured text in red frames. The text delves into the theological and spiritual contributions of Sheikh Ahmad, known as Mujaddid Alif Sani, emphasizing his role in the revival of Islamic thought during the Mughal era. The manuscript reflects the literary and cultural richness of the period, offering insights into the religious discourse and linguistic traditions of the Indian subcontinent.Approximately 18.8 x 23.5cmProvenance:From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades

An Illuminated Arabic Calligraphy Framed Panel on Paper.An Arabic manuscript on paper, featuring a single line of jali thuluth script above three lines of naskhi script, inscribed in black ink. The text is interspersed with delicate floral sprays. The composition is further enriched with illuminated corner pieces adorned with intricate floral and vegetal motifs in vibrant colours and gold.Approximately 24 x 20.4cmProvenance: From the collection of a distinguished gentleman in NW London

**NO RESERVE**An Indian Miniature of a Meditating Figure with a Lion.This Indian miniature portrays a serene scene of a noble or sage engaged in meditation outside a temple. Seated on a golden lion, the figure wears traditional attire and holds a manuscript, exuding wisdom and devotion. The architectural backdrop features a domed structure with red and orange flags, suggesting a place of spiritual significance. Lush greenery and a bright sun add vibrancy to the composition. A panel of Devanagari script above the scene provides poetic or religious contextApproximately 21.5 x 14.5cmProvenance: From the collection of a distinguished gentleman in NW London

**NO RESERVE**An Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from Dala'il al-Khayrat, Depicting the Holy Sites of Mecca and Medina.A framed manuscript leaf from the Dala'il al-Khayrat, the renowned Islamic prayer book, featuring detailed depictions of the Kaaba in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. The composition is enclosed within an ornate border adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns.Approximately 18.5 x 12.3cmProvenance:From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades

Yeats (William Butler) The Lake Isle of Innisfree... also an Appreciative Note by George Sterling, [one of 450 copies], printed in red and black, borders decorated in green and gilt, tipped in manuscript facsimile frontispiece, original green boards, spine worn and coming away but still largely intact, chip to head, light surface rubbing, [Wade 143], folio, San Francisco, John Henry Nash, 1924. *** Scarce Yeats item. 

Auden (W.H.) A Certain World, newspaper clipping picture of author taped onto front free endpaper, ownership sticker on pastedown, jacket price-clipped, spine faded, few nicks to ends, 1971; Thank You, Fog, fine copy, 1974; Epistle to a Godson & Other Poems, a near-fine copy, 1972, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets; and c.50 others, Auden, including duplicate copies of 'Tribute to Wystan Hugh Auden', manuscript broadside poems in facsimile and signed by the contributors, Scolar Press 1973, v.s. (c.55)  

Highway Men 1677 manuscript list of defendants appearing at the Aylesbury Assizes in March 1677 before the legendary Justice Scroggs, listing various offenders including one ‘for harbouring of a highwayman’. 1p folio, a little browned but legible throughout

17th century Manuscript – written on approx. 38pp folio, in Latin, appears to be taken from a legal ledger