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Signed Limited Edition of Peppercanister I Kinsella (Thomas) Butcher's Dozen, 8vo D. 1972. First Edn. Limited, No. 56 of 100 Copies, Signed by Author, orig. mor. backed red cloth boards, with a Signed Manuscript Note to Mr. Leeson, from the author; and a copy of the First General Edition loosely inserted. Scarce & Fine. Important. (1) * The first publication of the author's own press.

With Manuscript Poem by the Author Young (Ella) Marzilian and Other Poems, 8vo, California (Halyan Press) 1938, Signed Ltd. Edn. No. 1 (500), with two paragraph m/ss poem on f.e.p. entitled "For Brysanthe" and dated "22 December 1938," decor. cloth backed boards. Clean Copy. (1) * This copy appears to be Brysanthe's Copy for whom the book is dedicated and for whom the songs were made.

Co. Dublin: Electricity Works Skerries - Consumer Rental Log Book, Proprietor: W.H. Flanagan dating Dec. 1923 - March 19347, manuscript accounts, outlining light, power, meter rent, repairs, total, for various residential areas, commercial and other buildings (including Grand Hotel, Methodist Church, Carnegie Library, Public Houses and Schools,) approx. 205 manuscript pages, oblong folio, hf. calf, gilt lettering on front cover. (1) *An invaluable manuscript document of economic and social importance relating to the early stages of the Free State in its capital city.

History and Proceedings of the '82 Club. Edited by a member of the Irish Press. D. 1845, orig. printed wrappers, 46pp, Inscribed by T.M. Ray, July 1845. Participants include Thomas Davis. Scarce; also Carbery (Ethna) (Anna Johnston). Manuscript copy, probably autograph, of her poem Shiela ní Gara, 1 pp quarto, dated 1900; also a manuscript transcript of W.B. Yeats' verse 'On those who dislike the Playboy' (not in Yeats' hand), with a rejoinder signed W.J.L. verso, dated Dec 1911; As a collection, w.a.f. (1)

Manuscript Letter by 1916 Proclamation Signatory MacDonagh (Thomas) a single M/ss page Letter dated 17.VI.1915 from 27 Dublin Street, Carlow, addressed 'A Chara - and continues to relate to his invitation to join the 'Sheehy Skeffington Committee, he mentions that he has no money to send, but will when they meet next, and reiterates he doesn't want to be left out, with bold signature. As a m/ss, w.a.f ; together with a Photographic Postcard of MacDonagh, printed by the Powell Press. Rare. (2)

With Manuscript Note by Countess de Markievicz Republican Interest: Pearse (Padraig), a rare picture and cartoon Postcard depicting a central medallion profile of Republican Leader Padraig Pearse, flanked by a soldier and Fianna Warrior, - The reverse inscribed "This is one of the Original Cards printed on the Anniversary of Easter Week - some were done? up the Other Day," de M (Countess de Marchievicz), as a card, as a m/ss., w.a.f. Very Rare.(1)

Highly Important I.R.A. Army Council Archive 1924-5, 1929-31 This is a central file of documents sent to and issued by the IRA's Chief of Staff, who for much of the period covered was Moss (Maurice) Twomey. The documents were filed (or 'dumped') in groups and there is some overlapping of dates. For the periods covered, this file gives a meticulously detailed account of all the IRA's activities and internal procedures. Outgoing letters and instructions from the Chief of Staff are generally in carbon copy; incoming letters are some times in manuscript and sometimes in typescript. Most letters are signed with initials, if at all, or by military position, but most of the writers can be identified by anyone familiar with the IRA's personnel. Many are on headed IRA paper. almost all letters are carefully dated whether by the writer or the recipient. There are over 300 documents, extending to over 500 pages. There is a gap between October 1925 and April 1929. The range of documents is very broad, and the following is intended as no more than an outline guide. (24.3.1924), 3rd Western Div. to C/s, interesting letter about funds needed to pay legal bills for Jock Leonard, in prison for shooting of D.I. Swanzy in 1920; (3 May 1924) Chief of Staff to O/C. Limerick County, setting up a new Limerick command, with code work; (21 May 1924) O/C. No. 2 Tirconaill Brigade, resigning due to financial circumstances (had been offered a temporary job in Belfast); (25 Sept. 1924) M. Twomey (Inspection Officer) to C/o making recommendations for battalion mobilizations; (Oct. 15 1924) C/S to Comdt. Sean Mc B(ride), ' I do not think there will be any pogroms in the North; etc; (24.4.25) Sighle nic Amhlaoibh, Cumann na mBan, to O/C, about volunteers giving evidence in court; (24 April 1929) C/S to 'H.S.' concerning a financial dispute with one Fitzgerald. ' We are determined that this debt will be discharged by Fitzgerald and are prepared to take very drastic action, if necessary, to compel him to do so.' ; (2 Aug. 1929). C/S to late Adt. No. 2 Area, Ulster, accepting his resignation (after 'justified strictures' on his performance); (April 1929) Letter signed 'P', probably Peadar O'Donnell, mentioning India and Nehru, discussing his own need for independence. 'I had to jump clear of things to follow my own vision, believing that a narrowing deadening insurrectionism is paralysing our revolutionary possibilities.' With a page of 'Notes for fraternal delegates to Birmingham Conference.'; (12.8.1929) Adjt. Gen. to 'L.P.', seeking details of U.S. 'Timthire' (representative) of men who got into USA 'illegally' 1918 - 1921, etc; (5 Sept. 1929) 'J.B.' (Sean Brady) to Mr. Ambrose, seeking to dissuade him from resigning his position; (9.9.29) R.King to C/S, 'I regret that owing to feeling completely tired out and in need of rest and change, I am obliged to resign my position of D. Comms. (Director of Communications), with reply urging him to take leave of absence instead; (13.9.29), C/S to O/C South Dublin Battn. re carrying of arms by volunteers; (22.11.1929) O/C Cork No. 1 Brigade to C/s about a man named Barrett whom they are trying to 'run to earth,'; also an arms capture, 'not as a result of inside intelligence,' etc; Sept - Dec. 1929, extended correspondence between C/S and others over poor inspection reports from Ulster No. 1 area, missing dispatches, resignation of O/C, etc; (16.12.29) 'M.F.,' I/O No. 2 Area, Britain, angry letter complaining about interference by a man (previously suspended) who has returned claiming to having instructions 'to collect the remnants of the Army together,' etc; (18.12.1929), reply from C/S saying the man has no authority from him to act in the matter described, but criticising, 'the laxity in the organisation over there for some time,'; (6 Jan. 1930) Copy of communication addressed to the British Government, about prisoners in English Gaols, - identifying four men in jail for a bank raid and saying 'the act ... was duly authorised by th Competent Authority here,' etc., with manuscript list of members of the British Cabinet (to whom presumably it was distributed); (Jan. 25, 1930), 'An Timthire,' (New York), news of Luke Dillon's death, asks for receipt for $1500 cabled recently; (27 Jan 1930) Army Council to Chairman Clan na Gael Executive (USA), detailed 3 page letter seeking to dispel various misunderstanding stating, 'The Army Council recognises itself as the Supreme National Authority in Ireland'; has power to proclaim itself at anytime a Provisional Government, with powers of war and peace, etc., discussing its relations with the Second Dail etc., also complaining about cutting off of financial support. 'The situation now and for some months has been very serious.'; and inviting the Clan to send a Representative to Ireland for discussions; with a detailed reply (Jan. 30, 1930) from 'C' mentioning an Envoy sent by 'Sceilg', who has caused difficulties, etc; (Feb. 1930) More letters about disorganization in Britain; (12.2.30) 'I am amazed at your report that organisation was let lapse; (17.2.30) C/S to O/C Dublin Brigade, complaining he did not turn up at the meeting place yesterday. (25.2.30) Long and interesting letter from 'your old friend' (Probably Moss Twomey) to 'Tom' (evidently a trusted Republican then based in the USA), explaining the situation at home - 'Things are quiet normal here, raids, arrests, and journeys to the Bridewell everyday, for most of the lads,' etc.; emphasising the need for foreign publicity for the I.R.A.; disassociating the Army from 'the Councils of the Irish Republic,' being started under the auspices of C(omhairle) na Poblachta; and complaining bitterly that 'for some unexplained reasons the Clan practically cut off financial supplies since August last .. If they had told us that the money was not available we would be satisfied, but the position is that on the strength of it coming we incurred debts, and borrowed extensively. Now we are in a mess ... You can scarcely appreciate the mental torture and uncertainty we have gone through for months past. It has nearly finished me. Indeed I want to close it all, and would have got out, but it would only be leaving others in a hole,' etc. (April 1930) Points for Speaker, Easter Sunday in New York, 3pp., with a further page of notes of matters to be raised; (26.4.30) notes on American engagements signed 'R', probably in Frank Ryan's hand; (4.6.30) unsigned 3pp personal letter to 'An Timthire' (USA) probably from Moss Twomey, discussing the political situation and relations with De Valera making it clear that Clan people who hope for an arrangement with Dev. are wrong as he is moving towards Free-Staterism, etc; also same date, official Army Council despatch to 'An Timthire,'; (31.3.31) very detailed 3pp typescript to Chairman, Army Council, from new York, evidently from 'Timthire' discussing various issues raised in previous message (lacking last page). There are also many detailed notes from units around the country concerning appointments, local difficulties, operations, financial matters etc etc. A multiplicity of important letters, notes and documents, as an Archive, w.a.f. * These files provide historians with the opportunity for the first time to construct a fuller authoritative account of the I.R.A. in the years following the Civil War and before Fianna Fail's accession to power. (1)

Signed by Roscommon All-Ireland Wining Captain G.A.A.: Photograph, Roscommon - All-Ireland Champions 1943, group Photograph, with manuscript key to players. Signed by Jimmy Murray (Captain), in ornate gilt frame. (1)

Signed Copies, with Additional Items Inserted Eden (Helen Parry) Bread and Circuses, L. (J. Lane) 1914, First Edn., Signed Pres. Copy; Whistles of Silver and other Stories, roy 8vo Milwaukee 1933. First Edn., Signed Pres. Copy; Whistles of Silver and other Stories, roy 8vo Milwaukee 1933. First Edn., with illus. by Denis Eden, Signed Pres. Copy, 'For ... Emma .. from Helen & Denis, H.P.E. 1946'; also Poems & Verses, Milwaukee 1943. First Edn., port. frontis. Signed Pres. Copy, 'For Norah .. from Simon, Denis & Helen Parry Eden, Christmas 1946,' with an orig. 3 verse poem in manuscript, The Black Shawl, signed and inscribed, Helen Perry Eden 3 Novara Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow, 2pp loosely inserted, together with photographs of Helen & Denis, also with orig. music sheet, Signed, of 'The Carol of the Star,' As a lot. Scarce. (3)

[DOCUMENTS & EPHEMERA]. ASSORTED comprising a manuscript letter from John Pyne to Lord John Pawlett, Baron, of 'George Hinton', dated Curry Mallet, 1689, regarding the 'free election'; a card depicting the Marriage of the Princess Royal of England & Prince Frederick William of Prussia at St. James's Palace, 1858; a print of Wheatleigh Lodge, Taunton; and other items.

A SCRAPBOOK - 'THE JENNY LIND ALBUM' containing hand-cut illustrations and manuscript verse, approximately fifty-four leaves, crimson leather gilt, 20cm x 16cm; and a book, Everett-Green, E. In Taunton Town. A Story of the Rebellion of James Duke of Monmouth in 1685, Nelson & Sons, London, 1896, original bevelled blue cloth gilt, top edges gilt, octavo, (2).

NO RESERVE Gielgud (Sir John, actor and theatre director, 1904-2000).- Ouspensky (A.V., Russian playwright).- Form in Russian relating to the production of the play "Red Rust" at the Little Theatre, London, with John Gielgud in the cast, typed form in Russian with English manuscript insertions, 1 page, folds, browned, folio, Moscow, 21st March 1929.

Unpublished short story.- "If Freddy Brent had not been one minute late" [opening line], manuscript, 79pp., folds, browned, sm. 4to, envelope post marked 1942.

A rectangular wood carving, decorated with ten standing figures, possibly a manuscript cover, 60 x 17 cm.

A Nepalese, or other Asian, rectangular text with 15 leaf pages, all written in Sanskrit, or another script, on both front and back; the decorated wood covers with Buddhist Deities and iconography; each cover about 29 x 9 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Lady. From a Private UK. Collection. It is uncertain as to whether this manuscript originated in Nepal, where a variety of text, including Bhujimol script, Newari Script, and Sanskrit were all used. However, the Endangered Archives Programme at The British Library [EAP 676], in its survey of Buddhist Sanskrit Manuscripts from The Kathmandu Valley, points out the high incidence of Sanskrit text in Nepal. For those following the devotion of Mahayana Buddhism across Nepal, Sanskrit Sutras, Mantras and other texts are greatly revered, and there are many extant therefore [See for instance The Pancaraksa Sanskrit Mantras BL.Or 13946. See also the 'Book of Omens', circa 1800, also written in Sanskrit and listed by Pratapaditya Pal in his 'Art of Nepal'].. Please note that areas of damage/text loss and soiling or wear to both the leaves and cover.

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Air France, and designed by Roger Bezombes (1913-1994). Bezombes was a painter, sculptor, medalist, and designer. He studied in Paris, at the École des Beaux-Arts, and was much influenced by his friendship with Maurice Denis. He worked principally as a painter, adopting the saturated colors of Henri Matisse in landscapes and figure studies often based on observation of “exotic” cultures, notably Mediterranean and North African. The artwork features a paper cut-out/ collage with stylistic influences from Picasso and Matisse, featuring a violin, an air mail envelope, a music score manuscript of 'La Marseillaise', the Centre Pompidou, and a red spotted conch shell. Condition: Excellent conidition. Country of printing: France, designer: Roger Bezombes, size (cm): 100x60, year of printing: 1980.

Portugal.- John V (King of Portugal, 1689-1750) [Lawsuit of Joana Michaella de Noronha against Jeronymo da Cunha Orvellas concerning property in or near Lisbon], manuscript in Portugese, 30pp., folds, slightly browned, stitched as issued, unbound, folio, Lisbon, November 1746.

Portugal.- [Account of all the wars from antiquity to the birth of Christ], manuscript in Portugese, 54pp., disbound, some ink stains, some slight staining on a few ff., disbound, sm. 4to, [18th century].

Stuart (Charles, sixth Duke of Lennox and third Duke of Richmond, courtier and ambassador, 1639-72) Obligation bond by the duke from John Wyse, merchant of London for £10,000, D.s. "Richmond & Lenox", manuscript in Latin and English, 1p. with conjugate blank, tears along folds, browned, folio, 1671.

Australia.- Salvado (D. Rudesindo) Memorie Storiche dell'Australia particolarmente della Missione Benedettina di Nuova Norcia, folding engraved map frontispiece, spotting, contemporary cloth-backed boards, spine label in manuscript, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners, 8vo, Napoli, 1852.

Somerset, Rapps.- Grant by Thomas le Mony to William Everard son and heir of Sir Edmund Everard of Styveleugh [Stively] of a messuage and an acre of land in "les Apses" [now Rapps], manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 14 lines, in brown ink, cockled, creased and rubbed, a few small tears slightly affecting text, lacks seal, 115 x 185mm., Ashill with "Les Apses", Sunday after the feast of Saints Martineau and Processus, 6th July 1321.

NO RESERVE French Church in London.- Bref d'Excommunication des Auteurs, Exécuteurs et Fauteurs de lo'Usurpation de Rome et des États appartenant au Saint Siege , Vogel & Schulze, Poland Street, 1805 bound with Copie de la Lettre de M. L'Eveque de la Rochelle à...Pape Pie 7 sur les affaires de l'Eglise de France, manuscript in French, 42pp., 1802 and c.14 others, similar, including 1 in ms., occassional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, modern calf-backed marbled boards, 8vo

Germany.- Wilhelm IV (Duke of Bavaria from 1508 to 1550, 1493-1550) Letter to the Mayor and Council of the City of ?Ulm relating to the Count of Fürstenberg, Landshut, 24th November 1534, D., manuscript in German, 9 lines, on paper, blind stamp paper seal, 124 x 305mm., folds, slightly foxed.

Hairdressing.- R. Hovenden & Sons, Revised and Illustrated Catalogue of Hairdressers' Sundries, Fittings and Machinery ..., 6 vol., illustrations, occasional spotting and browning, original limp cloth, 4 with broken upper hinges, 3 with creased upper covers, rubbed and worn, 1892-1907 § Parton, Son & Co.'d New Illustrated Catalogue Hairdressers' Sundries ..., 2 vol., illustrations, occasional spotting and staining, original paper wrappers, rubbed and worn, 1889 & 1896; and 6 others, all hairdressers trade catalogues, including some with manuscript notes, 8vo (13)⁂ As well as the more usual hairdressing related items, the catalogues also include: clocks; pocket knives; cutlery; pipes, cigar cases and match boxes; walking sticks and umbrellas; sport relating items including Tennis Rackets, Tennis Balls, Lawn Tennis Posts, Footballs, Golf Clubs and Boxing Gloves.

Portugal, Lisbon.- [Donation made in Lisbon by Sister Paula da Silva a nun in the convent of Santa Maria de Almoster to her sister Lourença da Silva on the occasion of her marriage due to her after the death of their parents], manuscript in Portugese, 5pp. excluding blanks, folds, slightly browned, later paper wrappers, folio, Lisbon, 1st November 1586.

Worthing & Ireland.- [Account of a soldier's trip to Worthing and deployment of regiment to Ireland], manuscript, ?12pp. only, folds, slightly browned, sm. 8vo, April 1829 & August 1830.⁂ Worthing. "Old Weeks still living in the same house... I believe it was when in his home, that I was taken out of bed... to see the Fireworks let off for peace with France in 1802."Ireland. "Detached to Sligo... a very pretty place; and the neighbouring scenery picturesque."

Disraeli (Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, prime minister and novelist, 1804-81) & Robert Cecil, third Marquess of Salisbury, prime minister, 1830-1903).- Cabinet notes signed "D" and "B" and "Salisbury" and other cabinet ministers relating to the theft of minister's letters and the Irish bill amendment, 2 series of autograph manuscript Cabinet notes from Disraeli's second premiership, first series 8 notes and second series 4 notes, 8vo, 1875 & 1879 (12 pieces).

*** Please note, the description of this lot has changed ***Musician.- Garth (John, musician, bap. 1721, d. 1810) Last Will and Testament, probate copy, manuscript on vellum, remains of paper seal, folds, slightly browned, 710 x 810mm., 1810; and 6 others French land grants, numerous tears and with some damp-staining, 16th - 17th centuries, v.s., v.d. (sm. qty).

World War I aviation.- The Douglass Whetton Collection of British World War I aviation, 22 scrap album vol., numerous pp., a few original manuscript notes and letters, mostly duplicated typescripts and photographs, original plastic or cardboard covers, folio, n.d., 1919 & [collected c. 1960s - 70s].⁂ Includes a Scrap books including: History of 60 Squadron RFC; Ian Donald Roy Macdonald RFC - RAF; 70 Squadron etc.

Portugal.- John VI (King of Portugal, as Prince Regent, 1767-1826) Document ?signed "Principe" appointing José Pereira Palha to the Order of Christ, manuscript in Portugese, folds, browned, folio, Lisbon, 22nd April 1803.

Postal history.- A good group of German manuscript and printed postal ephemera, mostly in German, some in French and German, including a 1682 ms. on postal charges, an 18th century warning against falsifying the value of a parcel, generally in good condition, v.s., 1682-c.1850 (c.90 pieces)

London.- ?Lawyer's account book, manuscript, 28pp., first f. small piece of corner torn away, small hole in last f., slightly browned, 130 x 100mm., Tuesday 1st January - Saturday 23rd March 1771.⁂ Mentions Tom's Coffee House in Devereux Court, and problems with accomodation, "NB My Landlady ?scratched poor Kelly out of Bed, she begd to come to my Room."

NO RESERVE Wordsworth (William) Peter Bell: a Tale in Verse, first edition, engraved frontispiece, without half-title, occasional faint spotting, later manuscript note to blank, modern half-morocco, very slight bumping to corners, [Healey 44; Reed A24a], 8vo, 1819.⁂ The Prologue was amended in later editions. The additional verse is added in manuscript to a blank. Four additional sonnets are added at the end.

Lisbon.- Account book of the Caza Pia das Convertidas in Lisbon, manuscript in Portugese, title and 22pp., corners frayed with small loss, a few small stains, slightly browned, original vellum, yellowed and soiled, folio, 1650.⁂ Accounts for this institution, wheat received, amounts received of customs duties, rights on meats, alms received, rents from houses etc.

NO RESERVE Stevenson (Robert Louis).- The Trial of James Stewart in Aucharn in Duror of Appin, for the Murder of Colin Campbell ..., folding engraved map frontispiece, small marginal hole, occasional spotting, contemporary boards, rebacked, title in manuscript to upper cover, a little rubbed, 8vo, Edinburgh, 1753.⁂ An important account of a notable trial, given greater notoriety when Robert Louis Stevenson incorporated a fictionalised account of it into his novel 'Kidnapped.'

Jerusalem.- Savary (British Army officer) Jerusalem - Sick Leave, Book I only, autograph manuscript diary, title and 36pp., 4 drawings and 11 photographs or photographic postcards of Jerusalem, some lacking, slightly browned, original rexine-backed paper boards, oblong 4to, 14th - 23rd May 1943.⁂ "We heard the news of the RAF raid on the dams... ."A well written diary from Palestine in the middle of the Second World War. Savary has been sent on sick leave to Jerusalem after recovering from jaundice. He visits the historic sites of the city, the Dead Sea, the Souks, tennis parties, and religious sites of the area.

NO RESERVE Qur'an, manuscript, ?in Arabic, c. 250pp., incomplete at beginning and end, ff. torn at beginning and end, numerous ff. damp-stained and stuck together, edges with tears, some repaired, stains, browned, disbound, 8vo, n.d. [?late 19th century]; sold not subject to return.⁂ With accompanying note: "I think this manuscript was foujnd by H E Short in a cave in ?Persia ?Mesopotamia during first World War... Philip Stewart."

Medical and Cookery.- Cobb (Eleanor) [Collection of recipes], manuscript in several hands, 38pp. excluding blanks (17pp. recipes), some recipes loosely inserted, some ff. loose, browned, original calf-backed boards, worn, paper covering on lower board working loose, spine torn with loss, sm. 4to, 1841.⁂ Recipes include: "Antibilious Powder"; "Elder Wine"; "Soda Cake"; "Baked Apple Pudding"; "Potted Shrimps" etc.

Theatre.- Selby (Charles, actor and playwright, c. 1802-63) Autograph Letter signed to "Kenneth Esq.", 2pp., sm. 4to, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 28th April 1828, thanking him for his offer, "... I should be most happy to accept provided I could obtain a higher salary. That is the only obstacle which prevents me from closing at once. If you can offer me £2 and Miss Jervis £3 p. week I will make arrangements immediately. I know what Ireland is, the expenses are so much greater than in England and I am convinced we could not live in Dublin & support a line of business for less", folds, browned, edged with an album f.; and c. 100 other theatrical letters and papers, including: Mrs Nye Chart, Charles Calvert, Louis Calvert, Lilian Braithwaite, Leopold Montague, William Collier, Ada Cavendish, William Creswick, Marie Bouffe, Charles Peake, Chance Newton, 12 manuscript parts for A Butterfly on the Wheel performed at the The Globe Theatre, London, a musical by E.G. Hemmerde and Francis Neilson in 1911 & a printed copy of John Poole's play Paul Pry, with pencil edits for staging, New York, n.d. [c. 1849], v.s., v.d. (c. 100 pieces).

NO RESERVE Crests and Seals.- Siegel & Siegelmarken, c.383 crests and c.260 wax seals trimmed and pasted to 29 ff., one sheet of wax seals loosely inserted, original paper wrappers, manuscript notes to upper cover, strengthened spine, binding becoming loose, rubbed and worn, folio, c. 1882.

NO RESERVE Prints.- Vertue (George) A Description of the Works of the Ingenious Delineator and Engraver Wenceslaus Hollar..., second edition, title with engraved portrait vignette, engraved plate, 2 head-pieces and tail-piece, light spotting, John Leigh Philips's copy with his inscription dated 1805 to front free endpaper, his bookplate, pencil annotations to text and ink manuscript notes tipped in at beginning, contemporary russia, rebacked, rubbed, corners worn, small 4to, for William Bathoe, 1759.⁂ John Leigh Philips (1761-1814), manufacturer of Manchester, collector, friend of the author & collector William Roscoe of Liverpool and of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby. Philips primarily collected natural history specimens and these were bought after his death for over £5000, later forming the basis of the Manchester Museum. The tipped-in notes are a list of "the rarest & most esteemed of Hollar's portraits at Mr Ayton's sale 1795...".

NO RESERVE Portugal.- Carr (Father Fr. F de) [Religious rituals to be observed during Advent and Lent according to the Congregation of the Oratory], manuscript in Portugese, title and 17pp., browned, disbound, 170 x 132mm., 1830.

17th century science.- Tertia Quaestio - Terra Movetur [On the Movement of the Earth], manuscript in Latin, on paper, folds, browned, recovered from a binding, [17th century]; and 6 other manuscript fragments, v.s., v.d. (7 pieces).⁂ Mentikons lapis

NO RESERVE Howe (John) The Vanity of this Mortal Life: or, of Man, Considered only in his Present Mortal State, first edition, longitudinal title bound at end, manuscript notes to imprimatur recto and final leaf, occasional faint spotting, trimmed occasionally affecting marginal notes, contemporary calf, rubbed, small loss to spine extremities, [Wing H3045], 12mo, A. Maxwell, for Sa. Gellibrand, 1672.⁂ Scarce. ESTC lists only 4 copies in the UK (Birmingham Central, BL, Cambridge, Oxford Bodleian) and 4 in North America. Later editions were expanded and retitled 'The Blessedness of the Righteous.'

NO RESERVE Scrap Album.- An album of manuscript verse and original drawings, in pencil, pen, and watercolour, all on album leaves or loosely inserted, presentation inscription in neat calligraphic hand, original morocco, gilt, worn, upper joint cracked, 4to, 1827⁂ Presentation inscription: "Mary Lee, a present from her Aunt Simpson, November the 1st MDCCCXXVII", with some manuscript verse by Mary Lee, or her presumed married name, Mary Shaw.

NO RESERVE Cookery.- Wallis (N.E.) Cooking Lectures, manuscript, 91pp. excluding blanks, numerous other recipes loosely inserted, 1f. excised, foxed and browned, in an earlier vellum style binding, soiled, 8vo, 1924-37; and 3 other cookery recipe manuscripts, v.s., v.d. (4).⁂ Recipes include: "Christmas Pudding"; "Bengal Chutney"; "Bread Sauce"; "Staffordshire Pudding"; "Metropole Pudding" etc.

Holy Land.- [Adrichem (Christiaan van)] Theatrum Terræ Sanctæ et Biblicarum Historiarum , engraved title, engraver details scored out, 11 folding engraved maps only (of 12), several with tears and tender edges, browned and spotted, some marginal loss (neatly restored), contemporary vellum, accounting notes to upper cover, spine titles in manuscript, rubbed, a little stained, slight bumping to corners and extremities, folio, Cologne, Henricum Kramer, 1682.⁂ Scarce. Only 3 copies of this edition on Library Hub.

Cambridgeshire, Kirtling.- 1, Lenema son of Cansandrie of Kerteling [Kirtling] have granted and conceded to my son a tenement in the village of Kirtling with arable and pasture, witnesses: Henry le Parker, William Yayard and others, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 19 lines, 2 large tears and some small worming not affecting legibility, folds, browned, lacks seal, 132 x 250mm., 1290; and a 14th century Italian medieval land grant, v.s., v.d. (2 pieces).

Peninsular War.- Siege of Almeida.- Journal du Siege of Almeida, manuscript in French, 13pp., folds, slightly browned,stitched, folio, [c. 1810].⁂ In the Siege of Almeida, the French corps of Marshal Michel Ney captured the border fortress from Brigadier General William Cox's Portuguese garrison.

NO RESERVE 19th century poetry.- B. (G.) Commonplace book of poetry and prose, manuscript, 146pp. excluding blanks, slightly browned, bookticket of "GB" on front pastedown, original half green morocco, rubbed, gilt spine, g.e., sm. 4to, manuscript poems dated 1832.⁂ Unpublished poetry including: "Lines on reading that the Angel at Oxford is changed into the Queen's Hotel"; "An Acrostic" spelling "Mary Lloyd"; "To Matilda, dressed in Plaid"; "On a Beautiful Girl named Death"; "To Esther"; "I love the sea"; "To Janet"; "Woman's Love" etc.Published poetry including: "We have been friends together" - Caroline Norton; "Mutability" - David Mallock; "Farewell to the Muses" - Lord Byron; "To a Lady who presented the author with the velvet band which bound her tresses" - Lord Byron; "Good Night" etc.

Great Britain - QV (surface printed) Great Britain - QV (surface printed) : (SG 182) 1883-84 10s cobalt, KD, crisp LIVERPOOL ST. STATION/GT. EASTERN RY cds of JY 4 84, with the day written in manuscript to correct black slug, a few very lightly toned perfs, o/wise fine used. RARE. Cat £8250 (image available) [US1]

Switzerland Switzerland : 1850-1990 an extensive and solid mint or used collection displayed in a DAVO hingeless printed album with slipcase, much of note with classic imperf issues incl. 1850 Rayon II 10r without frame to cross (2, one with red manuscript cross signed Kimmel, one on thick carton paper) each four margins, Strubel types (47) in mixed condition to 1f (5) used, one with four margins, 2r grey (3, two unused), Seated Helvetia types incl. 1862-64 plain paper 30c to 1f (7) used, 1867-78 to 50c (6, one mint), 1881 granite papers range, 1882-99 good range incl. 15c mint (2), 1882-1903 Standing Helvetia incl. 40c grey mint, to 3f used, 1908-40 to 1f mint, 1919-20 Air opts pair mint, most Pro Juventute and Pro Patria sets, 1945 Peace 10f cds used (corner crease), 1961 St Oswald's set unmounted mint, many other u/m sets in later period, and much else. (approx 1500 stamps). HEAVY LOT - OVERSEAS BIDDERS PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SHIPPING COSTS [US4]

Mexico Mexico : (SG 533-560) 1934 National University Fund Airmail Set of 8 values (Scott C54-61) 20c-20P very fine mint original gum - the rare 20P very light hinge, signed (light pencil manuscript) and exceptional centring to 10P and 20P. Scott cat US$2,685 (GBP£2,100), A RARE SET Cat £1500 (image available) [US3]

British Post Offices in Siam British Post Offices in Siam : (SG 20c) 1882-85 BANGKOK Double overprint 'B' 8c. Orange wmk Crown CA, Perf 14, 1882 Straits ovptd 'B' Type 1, variety overprint double, part Bangkok CDS used example, one of the rarest of the double overprints. An exceptionally difficult stamp to locate in cds condition, due to delicate colour, this being a particularly fine example, described on the BPA colour photo-certificate (2019) as bearing manuscript line at foot, creases (absolutely minimal), soiled (barely) and a little rubbed (hardly), is genuine - most of which, apart from the authenticity, is irrelevant because a better example hardly exists. Crucially, clearly defined double 'B' overprint. Exceptionally rare. Cat £4250 [US1]

Ashendene Press.- Hornby (C.H.St.John) A Descriptive Bibliography of the Books printed at the Ashendene Press MDCCCXCV-MCMXXXV, number 119 of 390 copies signed by the author/printer, printed in red and black in Ptolemy type, plates, illustrations and specimen leaves, some folding, a few with initials supplied by hand by Graily Hewitt, 2 errata leaves tipped in at end, with 2pp. A.L.s. from St.John Hornby dated 1939 replying to a letter from an appreciative customer loosely inserted, original russet calf, press device in gilt on upper cover, t.e.g., others uncut, a little rubbed and marked, spine faded and slightly worn at ends, marbled board slip-case (rubbed), [Hornby XL], 1935; A Chronological List of the Books Printed at the Press..., printed in red & black, original printed blue wrappers, uncut, small manuscript note & number in ink to upper cover, rubbed, a little faded at edges, privately printed, 1935, 4to, Ashendene Press (2)⁂ "Your letter gave me something of the thrill that the budding film-star must feel when she receives her first 'mail'! I only hope that the pleasure of possessing 'The Faerie Queene' will repay you for the extravagance. I generally find the the purchases I have not made are more a cause of regret than those I have made...", and regarding the Ashendene Press, "It gave me 40 years of constant interest and pleasure...C.H.St.J.Hornby".

Craig (Edward Gordon) The Mask: The Journal of the Art of the Theatre, vol.1-4 only (of 15), numerous plates and illustrations including many reproductions of work by Edward Gordon Craig and others (early stage designs, plans and costumes), vol.2 with additional title and index leaves loosely inserted, some browning, spotting to some leaves of nos.3 & 4 of vol.1, original limp vellum with ties and lettered in manuscript, yapp edges, uncut, vol.2, 3 & 4 with original printed green or cream wrappers bound in at end (green wrappers browned at edges), rather soiled and stained, lacking most ties, vol.1-3 folio, vol.4 4to, Florence, Arena Goldoni, 1908-12.⁂ Important magazine by the great modernist theatre-designer. Craig settled in Florence in 1907 and began a very productive period of his life, mainly concerning his magazine The Mask, which continued sporadically for twenty years and contained numerous contributions by Craig on stage design, masks, puppets etc. As Craig's son Teddy later explained, "The format of The Mask was governed by the size of the paper, which was hand-made, cheap and came from near-by Fabriano.The typography was dependent on what founts of type the printers had to hand...The layout was based on an early copy of Vitruvius that he had picked up for a few lire." Edward Craig. Gordon Craig: The Story of His Life p.231.

Hegel (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich) Encyclopädie der philosophischen Wissenschaftenim im Grundrisse, presentation copy inscribed to Philip Marheineke "Dem Herrn Dr. u. Professor Marheinike als Zeichen seiner innigen Hochachtung und Freundschaft der Verfasser" ["To Dr and Professor Mahrenikien as a mark of the author's deepest respect and friendship"] to front free endpaper, third edition, Gothic letter, occasional light browning, contemporary boards, manuscript label to spine, extremities rubbed, 8vo, Heidelberg, 1830.⁂ An inscribed copy of Hegel's last book, a philosophic masterpiece and the most explicit formulation of his dialectic method, with an excellent provenance. Presentation copies from Hegel are extremely rare, we can trace only one other inscribed work at auction in the last 40 years. The recipient, Philip Marheineke (1780-1846) was a prominent follower of Hegel, an editor of his collected works, and the leader of the Hegelian Right following the philosopher's death in 1831. Provenance: Philip Marheineke (1780-1846, presentation inscription from the author); K. Schultze (owner inscription on title and note to endpaper); Ferdinand Jakob Schmidt (German philosopher, 1860-1939; gift inscription "dem Pfleger u. Forderer von Hegels Ideen" ["the custodian and supporter of Hegel's ideas"] to endpaper).

Essex.- Charter, I, William de Watevile grant to John de Valla and Alice his wife, of a tenement in the village of Hamsted [Hempstead] for the sum of four shillings, witnesses: Andrew de Helyng, Phillip de Codree, John de Bosto and others, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 16 lines, in light brown ink, folds, large remains of a wax seal depicting a knight on horseback, 110 x 280mm., [c. 1260].

Arithmetic.- [Recorde (Robert)] [The Grounde of Artes: teaching the perfecte worke and practise of Arithmetike, bothe in whole numbers and fractions ...], black letter, lacking endpapers, A1 (title) & 8, P1 & 8, Y1 & 8, and anything after a3, with woodcut initialis, with 17th and 18th century manuscript names and notes, rather soiled and stained, A2 strengthened at hinge, leaves at beginning and end a little frayed at edges, occasional marginal tears and some loss to corners (occasionally affecting text), contemporary calf, rubbed and worn, [STC 20799.3], 8vo, Reynolde Wolfe, 1552; sold not subject to return⁂ Very rare, with only one copy on ESTC (BL), also incomplete. One of the first English textbooks on arithmetic, first published in 1543, and running to many editions in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This edition is probably the last to be edited by Recorde, before his death in 1558.

Suffolk, Burgate.- Agreement between John de Swyneford, John de Whelnetham & Walter Oliver of a tenement in Burgate, for 14 shillings payable at Lent, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 31 lines, indented chirograph at head, a few small holes, folds, slightly browned, lacks seal, 210 x 170mm., 1318.