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Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)A collection of poetry foldersA lot of three poetry folders. The first folder is titled, 'The Forest King. A Poem Of Death', inscribed and dated 1999, contains a combination of typed and handwritten poetry. The second folder also inscribed by Berlin, is titled 'Warrior Songs: With Drawings', dated 1995. The folder contains both original and copies of illustrations alongside typed poetry.The third folder titled 'Only Gabo's Tartar Eye: A Tribute' is signed and dated 1993. This folder contains the original typescript of the poem, and the handwritten manuscript.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)Three folders containing manuscript material.The first of the three folders is titled 'Poems In Progress'. The folder contains various handwritten and typed text, many of which make reference to Berlin's St. Ives studio named, 'The Tower'. The second folder, titled 'Intempesta. Nocte: 89', also contains handwritten poetry. This folder includes an original ink and wash drawing that is signed and dated 1989. The final folder titled, 'Time's Everest', contains the original manuscript of the unpublished text. Inscribed and dated 1996.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'Circle Under The Clock: An Experiment in Paradise'Three typescripts and the original manuscript of Berlin's unpublished novel. The text follows the narrative of life on an island.Signed and dated 1975.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)Manuscript material 1950'sA folder containing loose manuscript material of autobiographical fiction, dated 1950. A text of particular interest is a copy of a section from Berlin's published novel regarding mariner and artist, Alfred Wallis.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)A selection of poetry folders.A lot comprising of five poetry folders. The first folder is titled 'Return to Ithaca: Sven Berlin. 4 Aug' 93', and contains the first manuscript and typescript of the unpublished poem. The second folder, titled 'The End Man: A Prayer For Alan. Sven Berlin. July 93', contains poetry typescript with handwritten annotations. The third folder, untitled, contains Berlin's poem 'The Ugly Man' at varying stages of writing. The fourth folder is titled 'We'll Be Drunk This Night! W.S Graham. Copy of Typescript', and contains multiple copies of the poem with handwritten annotations. The final folder, untitled, also contains typescripts of unpublished poetry.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)Two folders relating to poet W.S.Graham, and Lawrence Durrell.One titled, 'Notes On Sydney Graham From The Coat Of Many Colours An Autosvenography', which contains loose notes (both handwritten and typed) regarding the poet W.S.Graham. The second contains varying typescripts of a poem, titled 'Joke Grim', part of Berlin's book 'Who Wrote Joke Grim?' published in 1993. The folder also includes a copy of the typescript and original manuscript of the poem 'The Axel', which was a tribute to another of Berlin's close friends, author, Lawrence Durrell.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'Orpheus Smith: A Modern Myth'A lot consisting of five folders and one notebook relating to Berlin's unpublished novel 'Orpheus Smith'. Included is a folder titled 'Orpheus Smith. Original MS and Drawings By Sven Berlin', and contains the handwritten original manuscript signed and dated 1986-87, another folder titled 'Original Drawings For Orpheus Smith Manuscript' contains a number of original ink illustrations, unsigned and dated. Two other folders contain handwritten notes and poetry. A smaller notebook titled 'Poems of Orpheus Smith' is also included in the lot. The book is handwritten throughout and also contains a number of illustrations alongside the text.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'What Time is Orange'A lot consisting of the original manuscript and two typescripts titled 'What Time is Orange? A Psychoprism by Sven Berlin' dated 1968, and a folder of loose drawings and handwritten notes titled 'What Time is Orange. Poems and Notes For A Book. MS-TS. 1966'. The second folder, titled 'What Time Is Orange by Sven Berlin', contains a typescript of the text. This text is one of Berlin's unpublished works.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'The Cry of Merlin'Draft A of handwritten manuscript signed and dated '69 New Forest, Typescript titled on the outer folder 'Le Crie De Merlin. Incomplete', and a folder of loose handwritten notes, titled 'The Walking Trees. Notes. Cry of Merlin'.'The Cry of Merlin' is one of Berlin's unpublished texts. He began writing the first manuscript whilst living in the New Forest and later completed it when living on the Isle of Wight in 1971. Some of the text which forms 'The Cry of Merlin' was later used in the short stories of Berlin's later work, 'The Flight of The Dragonfly' in 1983.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)Hospital Drawings & PoemA folder titled 'Hospital Drawings & Poem'. The folder contains numerous pencil and ink drawings which follow Berlin's time in hospital in 1996. Many of which are signed and dated. The folder also contains a poem titled 'The House of Healing', in both manuscript and typescript form.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'Pride of the Peacock: The Evolution of an Artist'A collection of typed manuscripts and handwritten notes signed and dated 1964 to 1971. Two final typescripts titled 'I Owe A Cock', a text which was later used in Berlin's published (1972) work 'Pride of the Peacock'. The manuscript of which is also included in the lot. Along with the written texts, there is a selection of loose, related illustrations of varying sizes.'Pride of the Peacock' is one of Berlin's many autobiographical texts. Here he speaks of his early life; his childhood encounters with the Gypsy community in 1928 (whom he later returned to following his time in St.ives), his introduction to Adagio Dancing and his first experiences with Cornwall, on the North Cliffs and Camborne.'Pride of the Peacock' is part of Berlin's collection of semi-autobiographical texts named 'The Dome of Glass'. With five texts included in this collection, (Spectre, Pride of the Peacock, I Am Lazarus, The Dark Monarch and Cold Eye), each text represents a chapter of Berlin's life that is characterised by different 'quests'. They exist individually as notable works, yet when together form a significant and complete image of Berlin. He writes - 'This work is conceived as a dome in which the pieces of experience - the coloured glass - are fitted, giving in the end an experience larger than itself. If one thinks of a whole personality as a tree growing under the dome of glass with roots deep in the universal mind the force is at once given as a growing organism reacting toward eternity.' Each book is a singular root of experience, which collectively form the tree (Berlin). 'I Owe A Cock' (Pride of the Peacock) is said to be both parts two and three of the six 'roots', and are characterised by both physical and spiritual 'quests'.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)Volume Two of The Autosvenography Series - 'Virgo In Exile'.A collection of texts which make up Berlin's 'Virgo In Exile' published in 1996. The collection consists of a folder of loose notes, a handwritten manuscript signed and dated 1992, and a carbon copy of the typed manuscript which is also signed by Berlin. Along with an unbound first edition of the published book.

SVEN BERLIN (1911-1999)The Distance is Starlight, A ConstellationManuscript, carbon copy of typed manuscriptNote: The Distance is Starlight, A Constellation or The Personality of Genius 1981 (unpublished) portraits of famous figures, among them Augustus John, Bryan Wynter, Robert Graves, Vaughan Williams, W.S.Graham, Barbara Hepworth and Bernard Leach. Portions used in Disturbance in the West and Coat of Many Colours.

Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)A collection of three poetry books.A lot containing three of Berlin's poetry books, typed with handwritten notes. One, titled 'The Walking Door. Revolving Poems By Sven Berlin' is unsigned, but is dated 1964-'69 and includes one of Berlin's more acclaimed poems, 'What Time Is Orange?'. The second book, titled 'The Creation, A Poem On The Emergance of Man', is signed and dated 1972. The final book, 'Poems 1975-'79', also signed by Berlin, takes influence from many of his unpublished manuscript titles such as 'Beautygrove' and 'Tiger After Dark'.Folder size: 29 x 24cm

A 19th century hand written Tibetan manuscript on parchment. L.7 W.23 cm

TWO ISLAMIC FINELY PAINTED ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGES, images 14cm x 8cm and 15cm x 6cm.

A 18TH/19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL MINIATURE, depicting a seated prince aside three females in a garden setting, painted on manuscript with calligraphy, 22cm x 12cm.

AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL MINIATURE, depicting a blue skin god in dance with a female within a landscape setting, painted on manuscript with calligraphy, 24cm x 14cm.

Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) Autograph manuscript of the poem 'The Child at the Window' 18 lines in three stanzas, dated 20.3.40, with various corrections including the original title A March Easter 18.6 x 16.7cm Unframed Provenance: Siegfried Sassoon; And by family descent

18th Century English School. Half-length portrait of Johnson Atkinson Busfield (1739-1817), senior magistrate of Myrtle Grove, pastel on laid paper mounted on canvas, unsigned, 84cm by 73.5cm, framed & glazed, attractive hand-carved frame bearing manuscript note recording sitter verso and framer's label, James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., London

18th Century English School. Half-length portrait of Jane Atkinson (d. 1817), pastel on laid paper mounted on canvas, unsigned, 84cm by 73.5cm, framed & glazed, attractive hand-carved frame bearing manuscript note recording sitter verso and framer's label, James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., London

18th Century English School. Half-length portrait of Elizabeth Busfield (1748-1798), wife of Johnson Atkinson Busfield, pastel on laid paper mounted on canvas, unsigned, 84cm by 73.5cm, framed & glazed, attractive hand-carved frame bearing manuscript note recording sitter verso and framer's label, James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., London

18th Century English School. Half-length portrait of the Rev. Christopher Atkinson (1713-1774), vicar of Thorp Arch and father of Johnson Atkinson Busfield, pastel on laid paper mounted on canvas, unsigned, 84cm by 73.5cm, framed & glazed, attractive hand-carved frame bearing manuscript note recording sitter verso and framer's label, James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., London

18th Century English School. Half-length portrait of Jane Atkinson (1713-1791), wife of the Rev. Christopher Atkinson, pastel on laid paper mounted on canvas, unsigned, 84cm by 73.5cm, framed & glazed, attractive hand-carved frame bearing manuscript note recording sitter verso and framer's label, James Bourlet & Sons Ltd., London

Manuscript military parole ledger, 1760-61, recording dates, locations, orders, and names of field officers & quarter guards on duty. Locations include Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham, Lichfield, Nuneaton, Coleshill, Hertford, Denbigh, London, Granby, Hambleton, Windsor, York, Chester, and others. Small quarto, contemporary vellum, laid paper, copiously filled with inscriptions in various hands on 166 pages (83 leaves). Contents generally well-preserved with some toning from age, occasional marks and pale staining to edges, a couple of tears, becoming a little loose from binding, vellum discoloured and worn. Includes a loosely inserted typed letter from the Deputy Director and Keeper of Records at National Army Museum, 14 April 1976, stating, 'It is certainly an authentic document, and is of an earlier date than most examples of such books which appear.'

Victorian Valentine, c.1842, featuring hand-coloured etching of flowers with romantic verse and paper lace border, opening to reveal manuscript verse, addressed 'To Miss Mary Elliott, Redheugh, from S' [possibly relating to the Eliot Clan of Redheugh]. 'O Mary fair beyond compare / Give me a lock of thy sunny hair / Twill bind my heart for evermair / Until the day I die.' Folded as sent, addressed again to Miss Mary Elliott of Redheugh with remnants of wax seal, the paper bearing manufacturer's watermark (Whatman 1842). Well-preserved, original fold-lines as sent, some wear and slight loss from where the Valentine was first opened at the wax seal; some toning and light creasing/wear around edges. 25cm by 40cm (when fully opened)

MANUSCRIPT ALBUM 1854 - A COLLECTION OF PEN & INK SKETCHES

Armenische Apostolische Kirche Rituale. Armenische Handschrift auf Papier. Smyrna (Izmir) 1608. Seltene frühe armenische Handschrift mit den Riten der armenischen Kirche für die Region Smyrna, dem heutigen Izmir. Am Ende mit den Festen der Myrrhenträger. Der Codex beschreibt die Riten für die Taufe, die Hochzeit, die christlichen Jahreszeitenfeste, die Segnung des Weihwassers und der Weintrauben, bis hin zur Kreuzverehrung und endend mit den Totenoffizien. Ab fol. 154v folgt eine Textsammlung, die als Evangeliar der Myrophores (Myrrhenträger) bekannt ist und Übersetzungen des Evangeliums und der Passionslesungen, die Visionen, das Gleichnis von der Fußwaschung Christi, die Auferstehung und eine Reihe weiterer Feste enthält. Smyrna war ein wichtiges armenisches Handelszentrum sowie ein intellektueller und kultureller Mittelpunkt für die eingewanderte Bevölkerung. Gleichwohl sind Aufzeichnungen über das dortige Leben sehr selten. Die christlichen Viertel der Stadt wurden 1922 dem Erdboden gleichgemacht, wodurch fast alle Aufzeichnungen über die armenische und griechische Kultur der Stadt vernichtet wurden. EINBAND: Fragmentarisch erhaltener Lederband der Zeit über Holzdeckel. 18,5 : 13 cm. In neuer Halbpergament-Kassette. - KOLLATION: 196 Bll. Armenische Rundschrift (Bolorgir) in 2 Größen. 20 Zeilen. Mit Rubriken und einfachen Initialen in Dunkelrot sowie einigen größeren roten und blauen Initialen in Form von Blumenranken, stilisierten Vögeln oder Juwelen. Eingangsseite mit großem geometrischem und floralem Dekor in mehreren Farben. - PROVENIENZ: 1608 vom Schreiber Kirakos Abegha in Smyrna geschrieben, seine Besitzeinträge auf fol. 154rv sowie 197r, mit Angabe von Ort und Datum sowie dem Hinweis, daß die Niederschrift in der Regierungszeit von Sultan 'Ahmat' und unter dem armenischen Patriziat von 'rabunapet ter Grigor' (der Katholikos von Sis, Ter Grigor Karkarec'I, der 1601-1608 im Amt war) geschah. Der Schreiber vermerkt weiterhin, daß er nach Smyrna eingewandert war und dort zusammen mit seinen Brüdern Kurji und Herika Schüler des Erzbischofs Petros wurde. - Victor Auguste Taunay (1852-1926), Hauptmann der französischen Armee, internationaler Journalist und Antiquar aus Orne: eine armenische Inschrift auf fol. 2r, die das Geschenk an ihn in Paris am 12. Oktober 1909 dokumentiert. Armenian manuscript on paper, containing the rites for the Armenian church for the region of Smyrna/Izmir, including the feasts of the Myrophores. Written in bolorgir by the scribe Kirakos Abegha in Smyrna, dated 1608. 196 leaves. Fragment of orig. calf binding over wooden board. In mod. half vellum case. 18.5 : 13 cm. - Wanting a small number of single leaves, few loose. Some browning and soiling, partly waterstained, 2 quires at beginning loosened, first 2 and last 9 leaves damaged in lower quart (loss of text). Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).

Gart der Gesuntheit Von besserer Erfindung und Ausführung Gart der gesuntheit, Zu latein, Hortus sanitatis. Straßburg, M. Apiarius 1536. - Seltene deutsche Ausgabe des Hortus sanitatis - Folgt in Text und Illustrationen der lateinischen Parallelausgabe - Mit qualitätvollen Holzschnitten, die Tiere, Fabelwesen, Mineralien, Apotheken u. a. zeigen Dieser schöne deutschsprachige Hortus behandelt Tiere, Vögel, Fische und edle Steine; im Vergleich zur lateinischen Parallelausgabe des Apiarius aus dem gleichen Jahr wurden Vorrede, das Buch von den Kräutern, Harnzeichen und Skelett weggelassen. - Das Werk besticht mit seinen qualitätvollen Holzschnitten, die neben Tieren u. a. auch Fabeltiere, Mineralien, Laboratorien, Apotheken, Edelsteinläden und Handelsschiffe zeigen. 'Die Holzschnitte der Naturkörper sind ebenso zahlreich, wie in den früheren Ausgaben, aber durchaus neu gezeichnet und geschnitten, zum Theil von besserer Erfindung und Ausführung .. vorzüglich ist die Titeleinfassung' (Choulant). EINBAND: Pergamentband unter Verwendung eines alten Manuskriptes. Folio. 27,5 : 20 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit breiter figürlicher Holzschnitt-Titelbordüre und über 530 Textholzschnitten (tls. wdh.). - KOLLATION: 5 nn. Bll. (ohne das 6. w. Bl.), 141 röm. num. Bll. LITERATUR: VD 16, H 5127. - BM STC, German Books S. 418. - Nissen Zool. 4730 und Bot. 2371. - Durling 2470. - Muller III, 384, 36. - Choulant, Graph. Inc. 28. Rare German edition of the Hortus Sanitatis. Follows in text and illustration the Latin parallel edition by Apiarius of the same year, deals with animals, birds, fishes and precious stones; the section on herbals of former editions has been omitted. With woodcut title-border and more than 530 woodcuts (incl. repetitions) in the text, newly drawn and cut for this and a parallel edition in Latin. Vellum binding using an old manuscript. - Lacking last leaf with woodcut printer's device. Some soiling, first leaves with brownstain, last leaf with lower corner torn off (not affecting text, restored), title cropped close at top and fore edge. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).

Scribonius Largus De compositione medicamentoru(m) liber, iampridem Jo. Ruellii .. A. Benivenii libellus de Abditis .. Polybus de Salubri victus ratione, G. J. Andernaco interprete. Basel, A. Cratander 1529. Für die Kenntnis der Arzneimittel des Altertums wichtige und umfangreiche Sammlung von Rezepten, darunter das Trinken des eigenen Blutes als therapeutischem Ritus. Zweite lateinische Ausgabe und erste mit den beiden angehängten Werken von Antonio Benivieni und Polybus (VD16, B 1720 und P 4091). - Der römische Arzt Scribonius Largus lebte im 1. Jahrhundert nach Christus zur Zeit des Kaisers Claudius und gilt als Schüler von Apuleius Celsus. 'This is an important compilation of drugs and prescriptions. Among other things, it records the drinking od one's own blood as a therapeutic rite. Scribonius was one of the first to describe accurately the preparation of true opium' (Garrison/M.). EINBAND: Halbpergamentband des 18. Jahrhunderts mit altem Leder-Rückenschild. 12mo. 15 : 10,5 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit Holzschnitt-Druckermarke am Ende. - KOLLATION: 8 Bll., 318 S., 1 Bl. LITERATUR: VD 16, S 5133. - Durling 4168. - Waller 8785. - Wellcome I, 5894. - Choulant, Handbuch S. 180. - Vgl. Garrison/Morton 1785 (Ausg. 1528). Reprint of the first Ruel edition of 1528. Jean Ruel (1479-1537), a French physician based his interpretation of the Scribonius Largus important compilations of drugs and prescriptions, published in 47 A.D. on a manuscript that has since been lost. With woodcut printer's device at end. 18th cent. half vellum with calf label. - Partly slightly browned, at beginning slightly waterstained, 1 leaf loosened. Edges rubbed. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.

Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Meyer Unikales Exemplar Flora des Königreichs Hannover. Tafelband I und lose Tafeln von Tafelband II. Göttingen 1842-1854. - Nahezu vollständiger Tafelteil der unvollendet gebliebenen botanischen Spezialmonographie - In sauberem, frischem Altkolorit - Unikales Exemplar mit einer Andrucktafel mit Korrekturanmerkungen des Verfassers Das monumentale Werk mit den schönen Pflanzentafeln, angelegt nach dem Vorbild der Flora Danica , blieb mit insgesamt 30 römisch numerierten Tafeln nur ein Fragment; nach dem Tode Meyers wurde die Herausgabe nicht fortgesetzt. - Vorhanden hier der vollständige Tafelband I mit den Tafeln Nr. I bis XV, wobei die Pflanzendarstellungen Nr. IX/X wie stets zusammen auf 1 Tafel und in einem weiteren Farbzustand abgebildet sind. Ferner 14 lose und unbeschnittene Tafeln des Tafelbandes II (von 15; fehlt Tafel XXVI), dazu eine Dublette in Form eines Andrucks der Tafel Nr. XIX Ranunculus flammula mit zwei mehrzeiligen handschriftlichen Korrekturanweisungen von Meyer in Blei, in denen er sich eine kräftigere Farbgebung einzelner Pflanzenteile und der Bezifferung wünscht. '.. Die Zahlen müssen besser zum Vorschein kommen Es wird wohl am besten seyn sie grün einzureiben Dies gilt für alle 5 Platten'. EINBAND: Halblederband der Zeit, 53,7 : 36,5 cm, und lose Tafeln, 55 : 38 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit koloriertem gestochenem Titel mit Vignette und 29 kolorierten, tlw. in Farbe gedruckten Kupfertafeln (von 30, dazu eine Dublette). - KOLLATION: 1 Bl. LITERATUR: Nissen 1354. - Pritzel 6172. - Stafleu/Cowan 5935. - Great Flower Books S. 67. Almost complete set of plates of the scarce botanical monograph. Meyer was aiming to publish a comprehensive work about the flora of the kingdom of Hanover similar to the 'Flora Danica', but it remained unfinished by the time of his early death in 1854, with only the text and 30 plates having been printed. Complete copies are seldom found on the auction market. - With engr. title with colored vignette and 29 colored engr. plates, partly printed in color (of 30; plus 1 duplicate), 15 of which bound in contemp. half calf, the other 14 loose plates plus 1 untrimmed. - Unique copy: the additional plate is a proof of plate XIX with several lines of manuscript annotations by Meyer in pencil (signed), commenting on the improvement of the color printing of the plate in question. - Plates only partly and minimally stained, proof plate overall foxed and dusty in the lower margin. Binding visibly rubbed in the upper margin of the boards. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.

Biblia latina Editio princeps der Glossa ordinaria Biblia latina mit Glossa ordinaria des (Pseudo-) Walafridus Strabo und Interlinearglosse des Anselmus Laudunensis. Schluß von Teil 2 sowie vollständiger Teil 3 (von 4), in 1 Band. [Straßburg, Adolf Rusch für Anton Koberger in Nürnberg, nicht nach 1480]. - Die erste lateinische Bibelausgabe mit der Glossa ordinaria, dem wichtigsten exegetischen Kommentar des Mittelalters - Teilstück des alten Testaments mit Hiob, Psalmen und Propheten - Prächtiger, großformatiger Druck von Adolf Rusch - Eine der schönsten Bibelausgaben der Inkunabelzeit Das gewaltige, selten komplett vorkommende Druckwerk wurde von Adolf Rusch mit vier verschiedenen, von Johann Amerbach in Basel ausgelieferten Typen für Anton Koberger in Nürnberg hergestellt. Zur merkwürdigen Entstehungsgeschichte vgl. F. Geldner, Amerbach-Studien ; in: Archiv f. Gesch. d. Buchwesens , Bd. 23 (1982), Sp. 684-88. - 'GW dates shortly after 23 Sept. 1481 but manuscript notes in the Sion College copy and in Oates 124 are dated 1480. The quire signatures, in multiple sequences of the first seven letters of the alphabet, are perhaps early press figures (BMC). For variants see CIBN' (ISTC). Vorhanden: Schluß von Teil 2 (Hiob, Psalmen) sowie der vollständige Teil 3 (Sprüche Salomos, Ecclesiastes, Hohelied, Buch der Weisheit, Jesus Sirach, große und kleine Propheten, Makkabäer I-II). EINBAND: Zeitgenössischer Schweinslederband über Holzdeckeln mit Streicheisenlinien und verschiedenen Einzelstempeln sowie 2 Messingschließen. Groß-Folio. 49 : 33 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit eingemalter Eingangs-Initiale in mehreren Farben sowie zahlreichen eingemalten Lombarden in Rot und Blau. - KOLLATION: 140 nn. Bll.; 340 nn. Bll. - PROVENIENZ: Vorderer Innendeckel mit kalligraphischem Besitzvermerk in tschechischer Sprache, datiert 1702. LITERATUR: GW 4282. - Hain/Cop. 3173. - Goff B 607. - BMC I 92. - BSB B-442. - Ges. f. Typenkunde 1246. First edition of the Latin Bible with the Glossa Ordinaria, the chief exegetical commentary of the Middle Ages. End of part 2 and the complete part 3 in 1 volume, comprising part of the OT with Job, Psalms and Prophets. Magnificent, large size printing by Adolf Rusch, one of the most beautiful printed Bible editions of the period. Contemp. blindtooled pigskin over wooden boards with brass clasp catches. - Upper corner waterstained (stronger at beginning, first 10 leaves with mended spot), first and last leaves with some worming, first leaf of part 3 with section of the upper third (loss of text), last leaf with small cut out to lower corner, here and there minor fingerstaining. Boards with some staining and worming, cover of rear board with larger defective spot, edges partly with small damages, spine ends chipped, movable parts of the clasps removed. Else good copy on strong laid paper. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.

Johannes von Valkenburg - Kölner Klarissenskriptorium Dombau en miniature Bildinitiale A aus einem Chorbuch auf Pergament. Köln, um 1300-1340. - Prachtvolles Zeugnis der frühen Kölner Buchmalerei in der Nachfolge Johannes von Valkenburgs - Reich und mit höchster Kunst ausgeführte Eingangsminiatur mit Kryptosignatur der Klarissen - Von größter Seltenheit - Darstellung eines filigranen Architekturprospekts, ähnlich dem Eingangsportal einer gotischen Kathedrale - Aus dem Besitz des bedeutenden Industriellen, Kunstsammlers und Mäzens Georg Hartmann (1870-1954) Über den Franziskaner Johannes von Valkenburg ist wenig bekannt, nur sein Werk weist ihn als gebildeten und weitgereisten Ordensmann aus. Möglicherweise stammte er aus dem Haus der Grafen von Limburg (Maas), die auch Herren von Valkenburg waren und den Franziskanern nahestanden. Berühmt ist er als Kalligraph und Buchmaler des nach ihm benannten Kölner Graduales aus dem Jahr 1299, worin er sich selbst als dessen Urheber und Illuminator bezeichnet. Aus dem gleichen Jahr stammt ein weiteres, ganz ähnlich gestaltetes Graduale, das sogenannte Bonner Graduale, in dem ebenfalls eine Inschrift auf seine Urheberschaft hinweist. 'Für die Ausschmückung der liturgischen Handschriften entwickelte Frater Johannes ein einheitliches und konsequent angewendetes Dekorationssystem. In Einzelmotiven erkennt man die vor allem durch maasländisch-Lütticher Buchmalerei vermittelte Kenntnis Pariser Vorbilder. Erwähnt sei die Vorliebe einer radialen Anordnung weit ausgreifender, stachelig-abstrakter Rankenarme ('Windmühlenflügel'), wie sie zuerst in der Pariser Buchmalerei in der sog. Sainte-Chapelle-Gruppe auftreten (R. Branner, Manuscript Painting in Paris during the Reign of Saint Louis, Berkeley u.a. 1977). Als weiteres charakteristisches Schmuckmotiv der beiden Gradualien sind jene kleinen Goldkugeln (engrêlé) zu nennen, die auf den Spitzen wellenförmig ausgeschnittener Rankenprofile sitzen und wohl aus der Heraldik abgeleitet sind .. Die Figuren bzw. Szenen in den Initialen werden häufig von gestuften Wimpergen mit Dreistrahl- und Paßformen bekrönt. Die nach 1280 entstandenen Kirchenfenster der dominikanischen Hl. Kreuz-Kirche, heute in der Michaelskapelle sowie der neuen Sakristei des Kölner Domes, weisen hierin frappierende Ähnlichkeit zu den Miniaturen auf .. Die mit Rayonnant-Maßwerk verzierten Wimperge der historisierten Initialen scheinen ferner architektonische Motive der unter Meister Arnold erfolgten Bauphasen des Kölner Domes zu verarbeiten .. Damit stellt die Miniaturmalerei des Johannes von Valkenburg eine einzigartige künstlerische Synthese zwischen französisch-maasländischen, in Köln selbst vorgefundenen und assimilierten Stileinflüssen dar' (Markus Müller, Graduale des Johannes von Valkenburg . In: Glaube und Wissen im Mittelalter , München 1998, S. 423-426). Die vorliegende Miniatur ist gegliedert durch eine gotische Architektur, ähnlich dem Eingangsportal einer Kathedrale. Im großen oberen Spitzbogen thront Christus als Weltenherrscher mit segnend erhobener Hand und der Weltkugel vor einem gerauteteten Hintergrund in Gold und Blau. Im unteren Bereich, eingefaßt mit drei Spitzbögen, hebt König David seine Seele empor. Flankiert wird er von zwei begleitenden Bittstellern, einer Frau und einem Mann (die Auftraggeber?), die jeweils unter den beiden schmaleren äußeren Bögen bittend ihre Hände in die Höhe strecken. Christus als Salvator steht über der Hauptszene, genau unter ihm schaut Davids Seele in Gestalt eines Kindes mit bittend gefalteten Händen zu ihm auf und empfängt seinen Segen. Der blaue rautenförmig unterteilte Hintergrund mit meist roten floralen und kleinen weißen Einlassungen wirkt wie ein gotischen Glasfenster und verstärkt den sakralen Eindruck. Durch das Blau wird das Gold noch mehr zum Strahlen gebracht. Hier sind nicht nur Formen, sondern auch Farben gekonnt eingesetzt. Das reich verwendete Gold ist der gesamten Architektur, der Initale A und dem Hintergrund Christi vorbehalten. Die erzählte Geschichte wird durch die Architektur gegliedert und durch den bogenförmig angedeuteten Buchstabens A umschlossen. Schrift, Architektur und Malerei bilden hier eine Einheit. Die beiden grotesken Köpfe am Rande des Buchstabens sowie der am auslaufenden oberen Rankenarm mit Schild und Speer bewaffnete Ritter verteidigen die im inneren stattfindende Szene nach Außen. Ganz oben hält ein Vogel Wache. Alles wird nach Außen hin abgeschlossen, eingefaßt und bewacht, so daß im Inneren eine tiefe Ruhe entsteht. - KOLLATION: Blattgröße 27,5 : 24,5 cm. Bildgröße (einschl. der Ausläufer) ca. 25 : 23,5 cm. Bildrahmen 18 : 14 cm. - In einem prachtvollen Holzrahmen des 19. Jahrhunderts mit vergoldetem Stuckbesatz (Außenmaß 51,5 : 46,5 cm). - PROVENIENZ: Aus dem Nachlaß des Unternehmers und Kunstsammlers Georg Hartmann (1870-1954), später im Besitz seines Schwiegersohns Ernst Vischer (1884-1962; dessen Eignerschild auf der Rückseite des Rahmens), seitdem in Familienbesitz. Initial A from a choir book on vellum. Splendid testimony of the early Cologne book illumination in the succession of John of Valkenburg. Richly and with the highest art executed entrance miniature with crypto-signature of the Poor Clares, of highest rarity. Showing a meticulously executed architectur prospect, similar to the imposing doorway of a Gothic cathedral. From the ownership of the Cologne industrialist, collector and art patron Georg Hartmann (1870-1954). Size of sheet: 27.5 : 24.5 cm. Total size of image: ca. 25 : 23.5 cm. - In a 19th century gilt frame. - Initial carefully cut out at the edges and inserted in vellum leaf (partially split along the outline), this mounted on paper. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.

Böhmisches Landrecht Vladislavsche Landesordnung Boemisches Landrecht (Rückentitel). Deutsche Handschrift auf Papier. Prag 1564. - Bedeutende zeitgenössische Abschrift der Vladislavschen Landesordnung aus dem Jahr 1564 - Prachtvolle Handschrift aus dem Besitz von Hans von Bernstein (1525-1589), dem 'Premierminister' Augusts von Sachsen - Von großer Seltenheit Das Vorwort unterschrieben 'Präger Schloß. Sonnabent nach Maria Himelfahrt. Anno im Vierundsechtzigsten (d. h. 1564) .. Wolff von Wrzeßowitz, öbrister Landschreyber im Königreich Behemen'. Wolf oder Wolfgang von Wrzesowitz (auch Wrzesowiz oder Wrzezowetz) war Herr auf Töplitz und Graupen. 1550 bis 1557 wirkte er als Kaiserlicher Kammer-Präsident in Böhmen, darüberhinaus war er oberster Landschreiber in Böhmen. Im Jahr 1500 war es in Böhmen zur ersten gesetzlichen Zusammenfassung des gesamten Landrechts, zur sogenannten Vladislavschen Landesordnung gekommen. Diese Landesordnung war ein Dokument der Übermacht der Stände, d. h. des Adels. Die Revisionen der folgenden Jahrzehnte spiegeln die Veränderungen im dauernden Kräftespiel zwischen König und Adel. Die 1530 gedruckte Landesordnung ist noch ganz im Geiste der Vladislavschen Landesordnung gehalten, ergänzt durch die seither gefaßten Landtagsbeschlüsse. Die darauf folgende von 1549 wurde unter dem persönlichen Einfluß Ferdinands I. nach der Niederwerfung des ständischen Aufstandes im Jahr 1547 beschlossen - diese Landesordnung beginnt deshalb mit den Kapiteln über die Würde, Gewalt und die Gerichte des Königtums. 'Die noch zu Lebzeiten Ferdinands geschaffene, aber erst nach seinem Tode im Druck publizierte und seinem Nachfolger zugeeignete Landesordnung von 1564 ist den Ständen wieder günstiger. Dies ist schon äußerlich bemerkbar, da die Wahl und der Eid des Königs wieder an die Spitze gestellt werden.' (Otto Peterka, Rechtsgeschichte der böhmischen Länder , Bd. 2, S. 123). Der Besitzer der vorliegenden Handschrift war Hans Christoph von Bernstein, 'seit 1565 ständiger Hofrat Kurfürst Augusts von Sachsen und zugleich hervorragender Vertreter des landständischen Adels, seit 1566 als Obereinnehmer der Trank- und Landsteuer und seit 1570 als Bergrat tätig. Steuer- und Bergverwaltung wandelte er in kurfürstliche Zentralbehörden neben Kanzlei und Renterei um. Bei Gründung der politischen Oberinstanz, des Geheimen Rates, durch Kurfürst August 1574 zu dessen vornehmstem Mitglied ernannt, nahm er auch noch unter der Regierung Kurfürst Christians I. in der Innen- und Außenpolitik Kursachsens eine einem Premierminister vergleichbare Machtstellung ein' (NDB II, 134 f.). EINBAND: Zeitgenössischer Schweinslederband über Holzdeckeln mit reicher Blind- und Rollenprägung, Vorderdeckel mit dem schwarzgeprägten Wappensupralibros von Hans Christoph von Bernstein (1525-1589) sowie dessen Monogramm 'HCVB' und Jahreszahl '1573'. Folio. 32,7 : 22 cm. - KOLLATION: 5 S. (Vorwort), 1267 S., 13 leere S., 79 S. (Register). Blattgröße 30,5 : 19,8 cm, Schriftspiegel ca. 22 : 9,5 cm. 21 Zeilen. Deutsche Kanzleischrift in rotbrauner und dunkelbrauner Tinte, seitlich regliert. - PROVENIENZ: Hans Christoph von Bernstein, Geheimer Rat des Kurfürsten von Sachsen (s. o.). An extremely rare important contemporary transcript of the Land Constitution of Vladislaus from 1564. A splendid manuscript from the possession of Hans von Bernstein (1525-1589), the prime minister under Augustus, Elector of Saxony. Contemp. pigskin over wooden boards with rich blind- and roll tooling, front board with black-stamped armorial bookplate of Hans Christoph von Bernstein (1525-1589) and his monogram 'HCVB' and the year '1573'. Folio. 32.7 : 22 cm. 5 pp. (preface), 1267 pp., 13 blank pp., 79 p. (index). Size of sheet 30.5 : 19.8 cm, Text area ca. 22 : 9.5 cm. 21 lines. German chancery script in red-brown and dark-brown ink, ruled sideways. First 2 blank leaves missing, else complete. - Slightly browned, last leaves with water stains, covering of rear board damaged by moisture, movable clasp parts removed. Else well-preserved and clean manuscript in a contemporary binding. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).

Leonardo da Vinci Der Codex Atlanticus Il codice atlantico. Faksimile nach den Originalbänden in der Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Mailand. 8 Bände. Mailand, U. Hoepli 1894-1904. • Erste vollständige Wiedergabe des berühmten Codex • Aufwändig und großzügig gedruckt auf besserem Papier Monumentale Faksimile-Ausgabe des Codex Atlanticus , der zahlreiche Skizzen und Notizen Leonardos zu Flug, Waffentechnik, Musikinstrumenten, Mathematik, Botanik, Astronomie, Geometrie und Chemie versammelt. Dieser Codex zählt zu den umfassendsten und wichtigsten 'Notizbüchern' Leonardos, an dem der Universalgelehrte zwischen 1478 und 1519 stetig arbeitete. Nachdem die Blätter nach seinem Tod zunächst verstreut, dann mühselig von dem Kunstsammler Pompeo Leoni wieder zusammengetragen wurden, kamen sie im Jahr 1637 in den Besitz der Biblioteca Ambrosiana. Diese schöne, aufwändig gedruckte Wiedergabe eines der bedeutendsten Dokumente der Renaissance-Wissenschaft entstand in der 'Regia Accademia dei Lincei' in Rom; sie ist die erste vollständige Reproduktion der berühmten Manuskriptsammlung. Breitrandig gedruckt auf kräftigem Papier, Titel in Rot und Schwarz. Die Ausgabe gliedert sich in 4 Text- und 4 Tafelbände, die insgesamt 1384 Tafeln wurden beidseitig gedruckt (auf 692 Blätter); hergestellt wurden 280 Exemplare. Die prachtvolle Edition erschien über einen langen Zeitraum von 8 Jahren in insgesamt 35 Lieferungen und ist heute nur selten komplett zu finden. EINBAND: Rote Orig.-Halbmaroquinbände mit breiten Lederecken und Marmorpapier-Bezug sowie goldgeprägtem Rückentitel. 51 : 39 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 1384 röm. numerierten Farbtafeln. - PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Hamburg. LITERATUR: Verga 64. Monumental reproduction of the famous manuscript, one of the very important documents of Renaissance sciences. 8 vols. Orig. red half marocco. - Partly slightly stained in the margins, bindings partly rubbed. Overall good copy. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.

Stundenbuchblätter 3 Einzelblätter aus einem lateinischen Stundenbuch auf Pergament. Frankreich, erste Hälfte des 15. Jahrhunderts. Drei Einzelblätter aus einem Stundenbuch des frühen 15. Jahrhunderts mit filigranen Initialen in Gold und Farben sowie Dornblattranken. - KOLLATION: Blattgröße ca. 16,5 : 12 cm. Schriftraum ca. 10 : 6,5 cm. 16 Zeilen. Textura in schwarzer Tinte, Hervorhebungen in Rot. - Zusammen gerahmt (nicht geöffnet). Rahmengröße: 64 : 34 cm. 3 single leaves from a Book of Hours. Latin manuscript on vellum. France, first half of 15th century. With several fine initials in gold and colors with border of ivy leaves. Sheet size c. 16,5 : 12 cm. - Framed. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).

A LATE GEORGE III CALAMANDER AND BRASS WRITING TABLEIN THE MANNER OF GEORGE OAKLEY, CIRCA 1810The cedar lined shallow cushion drawer with distinctive brass interlaced line and star inlay77cm high, 122cm wide, 62cm deepProvenance:Formerly in Dodington ParkGeorge Oakley (1773-1840) was a leading exponent of 'Grecian-black' calamander furniture which was highly fashionable. The Zebra like stripes of the timber, combined with brass inlay, helped to earn the firm royal patronage and private commissions, becoming one of the most famous cabinet makers in Regency London. In 1801 the Journal des Luxus und der Moden speaks of 'everyone of taste and discrimination making their purchases at Oakley's, the most tasteful of London's cabinet'.The use of calamander, triple line brass inlay and six point brass inlaid stars with circular ebony centres are all features seen on Oakley's recorded work.See Margaret Jourdain, Regency Furniture, p.51, 'From a manuscript inventory of the furniture supplied by George Oakley in 1810 for Papworth Hall, Cambridgeshire...the account includes the more important pieces ... A calamander wood circular loo table ....the top inlaid with a border of stars in brass and ebony £13 10 6'. See pl. 98, a Zebra wood sofa table made in 1810 by George Oakley with brass line and star inlay.See Christie's, New York, British Interior, 21st January 1999, Lot 476, ($14,950) for calamander and brass quartetto tables with related brass six point stars by George Oakley supplied to Papworth Hall in 1810. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, there are various elements of the brass inlays lifting and protruding from the table, the majority appear to be present, there are various chips and losses to the banding and other inlaid elementsThere is no key to the drawer, the lock is unlocked at time of report, there are no handles by design, the drawer is 'blind' Overall solid and stableThe green leather top is scuffed and marked and with clear signs of age and use, there are some deeper gougesSome misshaping to the gilt metal elements around the feetPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Aleman, Mathew.: The Rogue, or the Life of Guzman de Alfarche. Written in Spanish by Matheo Aleman, Servant to His Catholike Maiestie and Born in Sevill. London, Printed for Edward Blount.1623 [and second part] London. Printed by R.B. for Robert Allott. 1633. [24], 267; [16], 357, occasional mis-numbering of leaves. Early blind-panelled calf rebacked, hinges strengthened with part of a manuscript letter on vellum, large portion of front free endpaper excised, ownership signatures of Henry Hatcher dated 1637 to verso of title page of part two; booksellers' catalogue clippings to front pastedown with the armorial bookplate of Nicholas Dobree, Guernsey. The first English translation by James Mabbe who also translated works by Cervantes and is held by some to be the I.M. whose verses are prefixed to the first folio Shakespeare. [William St Clair estate]

Austen, Jane.: Volume the First. Now first printed from the manuscript in the British Library. Oxford, The Clarendon Press, 1937. From the library of Thomas J. Wise with his bookplate. Inscribed by him to Maurice Buxton Forman, son of Harry Buxton Forman, his collaborator in the notorious forgeries scandal exposed by John Carter and Graham Pollard in 1934. [William St Clair estate]

1916 Rising: Dublin Metropolitan Police travel pass through the streets of the City and D.M.P. area. Mimeograph, manuscript and handstamp, issued to Chas. J Boland, date stamp of the General Valuations Office, Dublin for 2 May 1916.

Drei Teile Tibet, um 1900 und jünger, a. Gebetstrommel Silber reich verziert, Abschluß fehlt, Holzgriff, L. 29 cm; Buddhist. Krone, Leinen mit Temperabemalung, fünffächrig, Altersschäden, L. ca. 43 cm, H. ca. 17 cm; kl. Buch mit Handschrift, wohl heilige Texte, ca. 8 x 23 cm, Alters- und GebrauchsspurenThree parts of Tibet, around 1900 and younger, a. Silver prayer drum richly decorated, end missing, wooden handle, L. 29 cm; Buddhist Crown, linen with tempera painting, five parts, age damage, L. approx. 43 cm, H. approx. 17 cm; small Book with manuscript, probably sacred texts, c. 8 x 23 cm, signs of age and wear

A Staffordshire figure of Captain Cook, circa 1845, modelled seated, his right arm leaning on a table with a manuscript, polychrome enamel painted, on a plinth base, 18cm high.

A Staffordshire Crimean War figure of General Windham, circa 1855, modelled standing beside a wall with a flag and cannonballs, a manuscript in his left hand, wearing a green fur-topped cape, on a rectangular base titled 'G. Windham', 46.5cm high.

Curiosa.- Flatulence.- [Hurtaut (Pierre Thomas Nicolas)] L'Art de Peter, Essay Théori-Physique et Méthodique, first edition, engraved frontispiece, frontispiece and title spotted and browned, contemporary ink manuscript acquisition notes to front and rear endpapers, from the renowned library of curiosa of F.Rolland de Lastous with his small gilt-stamped oval book-label, attractive contemporary red morocco, gilt, spine gilt, g.e., very slightly rubbed, a little spotting to lower cover, 12mo, "En Westphalie, chez Florent-Q, rue de Pet-en-Gueule, au Souffler" [i.e.Paris, Jean-Baptiste Langlois], 1751.⁂ Rare first edition of this scatological work on farting. Displays of such later became a popular stage show in nineteenth century Paris, with one celebrated practitioner "Le Pétomane" being able to perform La Marseillaise. WorldCat locates only a handful of copies. It was reprinted in 1776.

East Yorkshire, Gowdall.- Charter by Alice Faraydone de Goudale to Edmund son of Hugh of Goudale one selion of land in Goudale [Gowdall] called Periscroft, witnesses: William de pouet, Henry de Hecke, John de Goudale and others, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 13 lines, contemporary endorsement on verso, lightly ruled in red, lacks seal, small stain, one small hole slightly affecting text, 105 x 190mm., [13th century] § Pollington. Quitclaim, John son of Hugh de Goldale [Gowdall] grant to Henry son of John de Heck, land in the town of Pollington, witnesses: John de Merebiri, William Golding, Eadward dce Gold and others, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, in a fine bold charter hand, lacks seal, 78 x 241mm., [13th century], folds, slightly creased and browned (2).

West Yorkshire, Lepton.- Thomas son of Richard of Ruley [Rowley Hill, Lepton] confirms to Adam son of Robert de Ruley two acres of land in Ruley, viz. half acre in Estrode by bradalye, half acre between the assart of Award de Lepton and part of my land in Surebuttes, witnesses: Sir Thomas de Horbyry, Sir Henry de Gelfley, Thomas clerk of Mirfield [probably the scribe of this deed], manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 9 lines, lacks seal, slightly browned, folds, a little creased, an attractive deed in good condition, 52 x 165mm., [c. 1290].⁂ Lepton, 4.25 miles east of Huddersfield.

Norfolk, Great Yarmouth.- Collection of c. 40 documents mostly relating to Great Yarmouth [&] 8 leaves from various late medieval and 16th century religious texts, manuscripts in Latin and English, most on vellum, some on paper, religious leaves all but one retrieved from bindings, folds, with tears and loss, browned and soiled, all tipped-in on later paper, bookplate of J.J. Colman on front pastedown, 19th century half calf, margins and edges worn, red morocco label on upper cover: "Old Wills & Indentures &C. 1517 to 1820", v.s., v.d., large 4to album, 1345-1820.⁂ Documents, including:(1). Bedfordshire, Turvey.- Charter, Robert Mordaunt of Turvey & Joan his wife grants to William le Vavasour of Syvelsho of land in Syvelsho [Silsoe], manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 22 lines, indented chirograph at head, 148 x 275mm., 1345.(2). Norfolk, Great Yarmouth.- 2 indentures, grant by Thomas Datton of Great Yarmouth to Henry Frockers of Great Yarmouth confirmation of Thomas Dene to Thomas Daubeney and Thomas Georges of a messuage in Great Yarmouth, together 2 manuscripts in Latin, on vellum, lacks seals, 245 x 365mm. & 230 x 370mm., 1547.(3). James Johnson quitclaim of a sale of a Market Garden called Lampitts in Great Yarmouth, manuscript in English, on paper, folio, 1662.(4). 8 leaves from various medieval and 16th century religious works, Books of Hours etc., some with music, 4 printed in red and black and 4 manuscripts, all but 1 extensively torn with loss and retrieved from bindings, [late 15th century].

Uffington, Berkshire, now Oxfordshire.- Memorandum about seven acres of land granted to Richard son of Philip le Clover, to him and his heirs in tail, by Richard Waleys... half an acre at le Fenne between the lands of John Irp the elder and Nicholas of Uffynton... three rods on Catshethull... three rods on Sotlandes..., manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 15 lines, lacks seal, flaw in upper margin, a few small holes (1 slightly affecting text), slightly stained, folds, browned, 135 x 270mm., [c. 1350].

West Yorkshire, Bolsterstone & Ecclesfield.- Grant and quitclaim by John son of Henry son of Robert to Adam son of Thomas dil Hole of all right he might have in a piece of land in ?Ingebat after his mother's death within the bounds of ?Daldirtholf, witnesses: William, son of John, Roger of Birlay and others, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 10 lines with 1 interlinear line, brown wax seal with good impression, small hole slightly affecting 1 letter, folds, creased and browned, 194 x 215mm., Bolsterstone, Ecclesfield, Tuesday after Holy Trinity 1367.

Cambridgeshire, Ashley.- Charter by Ralph Farwell of Aschele [Ashley] confirmation to John Motte mercer of fourteen acres in the fields of Aschele, of which two are in Hethfeld between land of the prior of the hospital of St John and the main road to Newmarket, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 19 lines, in a fine bookhand, red wax seal with good impression, folds, browned, slightly creased, 122 x 260mm., 12th March 1393.⁂ Ashley, four miles east of Newmarket. The manor of Ashley was owned by the Knights Hospitallers.

Africa.- Herbert (Sir Thomas) A Relation of Some Yeares Travaile, begunne Anno 1626. Into Afrique and the greater Asia..., first edition, lacking initial blank but with additional engraved pictorial title 'A Description of the Persian Monarchy...' by William Marshall and final colophon leaf, woodcut decorations and initials, engraved maps and illustrations in text, C1 supplied from another copy, tears to B3, M2, Ee2 & 3 repaired (mostly marginal), later manuscript note to margin of Ff1 by mention of Madoc ap Owen first discovering America, bookplate of D.G.Mackenzie, contemporary calf, rubbed, rebacked, new morocco label, corners repaired, new endpapers, note re repairs by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in 1965 to rear pastedown, [STC 13190; Sabin 31471], folio, by William Stansby and Jacob Bloome, 1634.⁂ Including extensive information on the Persian empire and an illustration of a dodo on p.212. One of two variant imprints.

Canadiana.- Cockburn (Maj. Gen. James Pattison, military artist and topographical draughtsman, 1779-1847), After. [Six Landscape of Quebec City and Six Views of Niagara Falls], 2 suites in 1 vol., both complete comprising a total of 12 aquatints with etching, all with full vibrant original hand-colouring heightened with gum arabic, on Whatman wove paper, each with crisp watermark and date, the majority '1830', 2 sheets '1831', and 1 sheet '1832', each platemark approx. 520 x 700 mm (20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in), full margins with each sheet approx. 560 x 800 mm (22 x 31 1/2 in), the front free endpapers with some toning to extremities from binding but not affecting the plates, plates 1 and 2 of the Quebec Views with light creasing and small printer's crease, plate 6 with small 1-2 cm vertical tear in the centre margin, otherwise marginal surface dirt and finger-soiling throughout, some very minor spotting, minor cockling and handling creases, contemporary half morocco, spine gilt 'Canadian Scenery. Cockburn.', blue marbled boards with green morocco label to upper cover, gilt with title 'Views in the Canadas', corners bumped and scuffed, some signs of light wear, collector's bookplate of J.J. Colman to front pastedown with manuscript ink label no. '291', oblong elephant folio, published by Ackermann & Co., London, 1833 "Views of Quebec" include:Plate 1 - This View of Cape Diamond and Wolf's Cove from Point a Pizeau, by Charles HuntPlate 2 - The Ice Pont Formed between Quebec & Point Levi, by I. StewartPlate 3 - This View of Quebec from below Aubigny Church, Point Levi, by H. PyallPlate 4 - This View of the Falls of Montmorency (Quebec in the distance), by Charles HuntPlate 5 - This View of The Cone of Montmorency, as it appeared in 1829, by C. BentlyPlate 6 - This View of The Lower City of Quebec, from the Parapet of the Upper City, by Charles Hunt"Views of Niagara Falls" include:Plate 1 - The Falls of Niagara. This View of Table Rock & Horse-Shoe-Fall, by Charles HuntPlate 2 - The Falls of Niagara. This General View above the English Ferry, by Jno. EdgePlate 3 - The Falls of Niagara. This View of the Horse-Shoe-Fall, from below Goat-Island, by Charles HuntPlate 4 - The Falls of Niagara. This View from the Upper Bank, English Side, by Charles HuntPlate 5 - The Falls of Niagara. This View of the American Fall, from Goat Island, by C. BentlyPlate 6 - The Falls of Niagara. This View of the Horse-Shoe-Fall, from Goat Island, by Charles Hunt⁂ 'These prints are the most famous of all those created by artists active in Canada in the nineteenth century, [...] they are unrivalled in terms of complexity and difficulty...' [R. Villeneuve, Lord Dalhousie: Patron and Collector, Ottawa, 2008, p. 74]A rare opportunity to acquire the complete "double series" of all 12 aquatint views after Cockburn. One set was offered in two separate suites of six as part of The Winkworth Collection (see Christie's The Winkworth Collection: A Treasure House of Canadiana in London, lots 133 and 202), but we have been unable to trace another example of both suites together in a contemporary binding.

Trussell (John, poet, historian & civic official, 1575 - 1648) [A Continuation of the Collection of the History of England], ?autograph manuscript, 10pp., a few corrections to first page, occasional spotting, lightly browned, speckled half calf by Rivière & Son, spine in compartments and with double red morocco labels, a few small scuff marks, small folio, [?Winchester], [c. 1636].⁂ Trussell's Continuation extended Samuel Daniel's History. The above text is a précis of the history of the English kings Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III. Trussell was Mayor of Winchester in 1624 and 1633.

Agriculture.- Thomassin (Jean François) Dissertation sur le Charbon Malin de la Bourgogne, ou la Pustule Maligne, early edition, with two titles (one with Dijon & Besançon imprint as in first edition, the other Paris), printed on thick pale blue paper, with contemporary manuscript sheet of notes on anthrax loosely inserted, contemporary calf, gilt, sine gilt with red morocco label, small wormed patch to upper cover, Paris, P.Fr.Didot le jeune, 1780 § Boutrolle (J.G.) Le Parfait Bouvier, our Instruction concernant la connoissance des Boeufs & Vaches, ?first edition, Rouen, Besongne, [1765] bound with Ethis de Noveau (C.-J.) Mémoire qui a remporté le Prix à l'Académie de Besançon, le 24 Aout 1767, only edition, Besançon, Daglin, [c.1768] and [Calonne (L.F. de)] Essais d'Agriculture...sur la nature & la propagation des pépinières, des arbres étrangers..., only edition, half-title, 3pp. approbation/privilege at end, Paris, for the author, 1779, the last 3 works together in 1 vol., trimmed at fore-edge shaving a few leaves of second work, later calf-backed boards, all rubbed; and 2 others in French, one a collection of extracts on preserving potatoes, 8vo & 4to (4)⁂ The first item concerns anthrax, the second is a veterinary guide to agricultural stock particularly bovines, the third is a scarce work proposing double-cropping of land, and the last is on arboriculture especially fruit trees.

Charles II (King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1630-85) Licence signed "Charles R" and countersigned "Arlington" to Samuel Barton, allowing him "a room or rooms" in his house in Hellingly, Sussex "to be a place for the Use of Such as do not conform to the Church of England, who are of the Persuasion commonly called "presbyterien", D.s., printed form with manuscript insertions, inscribed at tail "Bartons house", laid down on linen, small tears in 1 corner, folds, browned, framed and glazed, [Wing C3610N; lists 2 copies only both located in the National Archives], document 230 x 323mm., Whitehall, 9th December 1672.⁂ Extremely scarce. ESTC list 3 variants of this document with a total of four copies known, all located in The National Archives.Samuel Barton (d. 1710), labelled here as a presbyterian, had been a churchwarden in the 1650s, and lived in a house called Carter's Corner Place in Hellingly, in the Cuckmere Valley. In 1679 Barton sold his house, owned by generations of his family, to his brother-in-law George Luxford, Sheriff of Sussex, possibly because of crippling fines for his nonconformity. In 1672, Charles II promulgated the Declaration of Indulgence, an attempt to extend religious tolerance to nonconformists and Roman Catholics. It was withdrawn by the king in 1673, under pressure from parliament, and was replaced by the first of the Test Acts. The acts prohibited people who were not proved members of the Church of England from holding public office, and prescribing penal laws for recusants and nonconformists.

Scotland.- Bonar Family.- Bonar (John, Minister at Torphichen, son of John Bonar, fifth Laird of Kilgraston, 1671-1747) [Sermons] & Communion Sermons, 2 vol., manuscripts, together c. 370pp., browned, original roan, first vol. lower cover detached, second vol. piece removed from margin, both vol. extensively rubbed, 155 x 97mm., 1701 & 1725; and 12 others and a packet of related ephemera relating to the Bonar family, including a vol. with manuscript sermons of some of the John Bonars of the 18th century, a vol. of shorthand notes and a vol. of printed pamphlets by John James Bonar (1803-91), Free Church of Scotland minister, v.s., v.d. (12).There are 12 items in the lot, along with the packet of related ephemera. 

Parliament.- House of Lords.- Remembrances For Order and Decency to be kept in the Upper house of Parliament by the Lords, when His Majesty is not there..., manuscript, 154pp. excluding blanks, ruled in red, 2ff. at beginning loose, 19th century ink inscription and later ink signature on fly-leaf, original red gilt panelled morocco with the arms of George I on both covers, slightly marked, edges a little rubbed, silver metal clasps engraved with thistles, g.e., housed in a later red morocco box, 8vo, 3rd March 1721.

Cookery.- [Eales (Mary, writer on cookery and confectioner, d. 1717/18?)] [Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts... Collection of recipes], manuscript, 118pp. excluding blanks, lacks a few ff. at beginning, 1f. at beginning loose,slightly foxed and browned, original calf, worn, lacks upper cover, sm. 4to, [c. 1733].⁂ Recipes including: "To dry Cherrys in Bunches"; "To preserve green Jennetins"; "To make white Pear Plum Clearcakes"; "To make white Quince Marmalet"; "To preserve Golden or Kentish Pippins"; "To make Orange Past"; "To make Fruit Biscake"; "To make Chocolate Puffs"; "To make Round Bisketts wth Coryander Seed"; "To Ice Cream" etc.

Magna Carta.- An exact copy of King John's Great Charter of 1215, transcribed from the fire damaged but legible manuscript in the Cottonian Library, British Library, hand-coloured copper engraving by John Pine, printed on vellum, the central text panel flanked by side borders with the arms of the twenty-five barons, platemark c.694-480mm. (27 1/4 x 19 in.), margins beyond nailed to old wooden stretcher, J. Pine, 1733.⁂ Arguably the most significant legal document in the English-speaking world. An excellent example of the first of three issues, with Pine's Little Britain address, and one of the early impressions on vellum, which preceded those on paper.

Schwarz (Christian Friedrich, German Lutheran missionary to India, 1726-1798) [Theological commentaries], autograph manuscript in German, c.425pp., with a few fragments of leaves, some tears and chipping, sometimes with loss of text, browned, text block broken, contemporary calf, remains of later paper repairs, lacking backstrip, broken, small 4to, [c.1750].⁂ Schwarz was known for his linguistic skills, and acted as a peace emissary for the British, including at the court of Haider Ali in Mysore. He was influential in establishing Protestant Christianity in southern India. Marginalia places him en route to India from London in 1750.