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Los 362P

Wedgwood dark blue portrait plaque of Gentleman in silver plated frame together with small green & white item dated 1980: Height of largest 17.5cm. (2)

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Wedgwood solid blue Jasper portrait medallion of John Flaxman Jnr: Flaxman impressed to front, self portrait of Flaxman aged 14 in mahogany frame c1780, overall h12cm.

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Wedgwood rare solid black Jasper portrait medallion of Georges Clemenceau: French Statesman c1925 modelled by Bert Bentley, h13.2cm. (label to reverse from the Powell collection).

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Wedgwood Sage green dipped Jasper portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell: In mahogany surround c1850's, height of plaque 11.5cm.

Los 366

Wedgwood dark blue dipped Jasper portrait medallion of John Wesley: c1820, h10.2cm. (tiny chip to edge).

Los 436

Wedgwood Sage green dipped Jasperware Catherine The Great Empress of Russia portrait medallion: In wooden mount c1850, height of plaque 12cm.

Los 512

A collection of various Wedgwood Jasperware portrait & similar plaques: 13 items.

Los 401

Wedgwood dark blue dipped Jasper portrait medallion of Leopold II: Holy Roman Emperor c1800, d4.3cm. (Good restoration).

Los 470

Wedgwood Sage green dip portrait Sarah (Sally Wedgwood) Medallion: c1840, size of frame 18cm x 15cm

Los 362U

Wedgwood Blue Jasper oval portrait plaques Sir J Banks & Captain Cook: Both dated 1974, height of largest 11cm. (2)

Los 129

An antique porcelain portrait miniature cameo plaque depicting Marie de Rohan (1600-1679) or Mademoiselle de Montbazon who was the daughter of Hercule, Duke of Montbazon who was governor of Paris. Measures: 6cm x 5cm.

Los 501

A large 19th Century English school antique oil on canvas portrait painting depicting a handsome aristocratic gentleman seated in chair with black coat, necktie and gold pin. Set to an ornate gilt frame. Painted on a Winsor and Newton London canvas. A great display piece. Measures: 106cm x 92cm, artwork 74cm x 61cm.

Los 440

Follower of Hans Holbien The Younger - A watercolour on ivory portrait miniature painting depicting Tudor King Henry VIII Of England. The half figure portrait set in his iconic coat and hat set to a blue painted ground. The watercolour painting set to a gilt slip within an ebonised frame. Complete with hanging loop to verso. Portrait measures: 10cm x7.5cm. Frame measures: 16cm x 14cm.

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An incredible early 19th Century French antique Palais Royale gilded bronze ormolu jewellery casket box of exceptional quality. The sides decorated with armorial panels, scrolled acanthus leaves and floral vases. The hinged lid set with a large circular signed ivory portrait painting. The hinged lid opening to reveal a silk lined interior with beveled mirror panel. A truly beautiful example. Measures: 12cm x 23cm x 16cm.

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E. Paterson (1908) - a charming early 20th century Edwardian pastel portrait study of a young lady in typical period dress. Signed to the corner 'E. Paterson' (possibly Eleanor). Framed in a period frame with gilt surround. Some slight water damage. Total size approx; 65cm x 57cm. 

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A 19th Century American believed Boston School oil on canvas painting portrait study depicting a lady in black gown with white lace collar having hair in bun with pin curls to front. Set to a gradient ground. Unframed. Measures 63cm x 52cm.

Los 488

A pair of 19th Century French School oil on canvas paintings family portrait studies of a mother and daughter. The mother wearing a tiara in black gown and the daughter in matching attire with gold crucifix necklace. Both by the same artist. Measures: 61cm x 49cm.

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A collection of 4x 19th Century English antique portrait painting miniatures all consigned from a single owner / family. Comprises of two silhouette examples, a side profile portrait of a young boy and a painted portrait of a lady. All set to ebonised frames with brass detailing. Measures largest: 17 x 15cm 

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A beautiful 19th Century European oil on canvas Parisian painting portrait study depicting a lady in period attire holding a blue and white globular vase of pink roses. Wearing a black lined hat and laced shawl over yellow dress with fingerless gloves. Signed by artist to lower right corner. Set to an ornate gilt frame with gilt slip border. Frame measures: 94cm x 78cm. Artwork measures: 59cm x 44cm.

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T. Findlay 1977 pastel, Portrait of Su, 44 x 52 cm

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Seven late 19th Century full-plate glass photographic negatives depicting a British army Hussars officer and his mount, a half-length portrait of the same and a reproduction of Richard Waitt's 18th Century portrait of the Scottish Highlander Alastair Grant Mor, the Castle Grant Champion

Los 251

A framed photographic portrait of General Heinz Guderian, 28 cm high

Los 1385

Border Fine Art, Foxes Family Portrait B0038

Los 512

An early 20th Century silver-faced photograph frame containing a portrait of a Second World War soldier, together with a 1940s Bakelite and electroplate photograph frame, former 22 cm x 17 cm

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Framed British War and Victory medals to 51039 Pte Thomas Harry Chapman, Border Regiment, with portrait photograph

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[ Autographs ] A large number of 1920s signed promotional portrait photographs of stage and screen stars

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A First World War biscuit tin bearing a portrait of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the sides of the tin decorated with vessels in the British navy, 24 cm, together with a Thorne's Toffee tin depicting the Prince of Wales, 11 cm

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A quantity of largely Great War photographic portrait postcards including Royal Naval Division and other service personnel

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Joseph Simpson (1879-1939, official Royal Flying Corps War artist) The Highlander, head and shoulders portrait of a seasoned Highland regiment piper in feather bonnet, drypoint etching, pencil-signed to the lower margin, 65 of 75, in broad card mount and slender ebonized frame under glass, 20 cm x 16 cm impression size, 57 cm x 42 cm framed

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A framed French Croix de Guerre medal and portrait postcard

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Victorian brassware including an ink well, paper knife, pen tray, bowl, a small dish bearing the relief portrait of Prime Minister Gladstone, together with a 1937 trench art shell case vase

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19th Century studio portrait photographs by Fred W Tassell & Son of Carlisle of the appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland for the years 1916, 1919-20 and 1924-5, and others

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After Angelika Kauffmann (1741-1807) Portrait of a young lady, her head bowed, her hair worn up in ringlets with a circlet of flowers, framed under glass, 22 x 19 cm

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A presentation portrait photograph of Eric Clapton to one of his management team from Harvey Goldsmith Entertainments in recognition of twelve sold out shows by Clapton and his band One More Time at the Royal Albert Hall, 1983, 32 cm x 30 cm. [Formerly the property of a member of Eric Clapton's management]

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A framed portrait photograph of a Border Regiment officer, 32 cm x 27 cm

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AMIOT, Joseph Marie (1718-1793), and others. Memoires concernant l 'histoire, les sciences, les arts, les meurs, les usages, &c. des chinois: par les missionaires de Pekin. Paris: Nyon, 1776-1791.15 volumes, 4to (250 x 195 mm). Half-titles to vols.I-II and IX-XV, 2 engraved frontispiece portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and Amiot, 193 engraved plates (5 folding, plate 1, a portrait of Confucius, bound as the frontispiece to vol.XII). (Occasional light spotting and toning.) Contemporary French mottled calf, edges stained red (a few joints starting, some wear to spines, extremities, and a few lettering-pieces). Provenance: Lord Clifford Ugbrooke (Ugbrooke Library stamps).  FIRST EDITION of this survey by Jesuit missionaries containing translations of classic Chinese works of law, essays on Chinese linguistics, philosophy, science, cultural life, and politics. Vol.VII is a reprint of Amiot's Art militaire des Chinois (Paris, 1772), considered the first translation of ancient Chinese military strategy into a European language. Missionaries who contributed to this work include Amiot, Cibot, Bourgeois, Poirot, Ko and Yang. The complete series comprises 17 volumes with vols.XVI and XVII published a few decades later in 1814 under a different imprint; complete 17 volume sets are infrequently found on the market. Brunet 3, 1596; Cordier, Sinica I, 54-55; Lust 96.  Property from a Prominent Chicago CollectionFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). A Dictionary of the English Language. London: for J. F. and C. Rivington and others, 1785.2 volumes, 4to (267 x 212 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol. I dated August 21st 1786. (Lacking half-title to vol. I, light offsetting of frontispiece to title, scant spotting or soiling to a few leaves.) Contemporary reversed calf, blind roll tooling to covers, brown and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt (some rubbing or wear, a few joints just starting). Sixth edition, FIRST QUARTO EDITION, of Johnson's "most amazing, enduring and endearing one-man feat in the field of lexicography" (PMM). ESTC T116655.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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LE COMTE, Louis Daniel (1655-1728).   Memoirs and Observations Topographical, Physical, Mathematical, Mechanical, Natural, Civil and Ecclesiastical. Made in a Late Journey Through the Empire of China. London: Printed for Benj. Tooke and Sam Buckley, 1697.8vo (188 x 115 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece, 3 engraved plates (2 folding), 1 engraved folding table. (Toning and spotting affecting a few leaves.) Contemporary panelled calf gilt (rubbing to extremities).    FIRST ENGLISH EDITION of Le Comte 's experience as a Jesuit missionary in China, with a folding plate depicting the observatory established by the Jesuits in Pekin. ESTC R15898; Wing L831.Property from a Prominent Chicago CollectionFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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LOCKE, John (1632-1704). An Essay concerning Humane Understanding. London: for Albasham, John Churchill, and Samuel Manship, 1694.  Folio. Engraved portrait frontispiece Sylvester Brounower; title-page printed within double rule border. (Some minor soiling or browning.) Modern calf. Second edition, second issue with the Churchill/Manship imprint. The expanded second edition, the foundation for classical British Empiricism, arose from Locke's correspondence with Irish scientist William Molyneux. Locke concludes that "though knowledge must necessarily fall short of complete comprehension, it can at least be 'sufficient' enough to convince us that we are not at the mercy of pure chance, and can to some extent control our own destiny (PMM 164). Brunet VII: 883; ESTC R21459; Wing L-2740.Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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MILTON, John (1608-1674).   A Complete Collection of the Historical, Political, and Miscellaneous Works. Amsterdam [but London]: n.p., 1698.  3 volumes, folio (324 x 192 mm). Half-title in vol.I with engraved portrait frontispiece by Faithorne on verso, title-pages printed in red and black. (A few tears or rust-holes affecting letters, some toning or browning.) Contemporary blind-panelled calf, later red morocco lettering-piece gilt. Provenance: George Thomas Wyndham (bookplate).    Collected edition, "commonly known as 'Toland's', but he was not the editor. He remarked elsewhere that he would have omitted several of the works" (Coleridge 73). ESTC R19720; Wing M-2087.Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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SUCKLING, John, Sir (1609-1642). Fragmenta aurea. A Collection of All the Incomparable Peeces... London: for Humphrey Moseley, 1646.  8vo (180 x 104 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece by William Marshall trimmed and mounted to front leaf. (A few page numbers or headlines shaved, small repair affecting one letter, some dampstaining.) Late 18th-century morocco gilt (rebacked preserving spine, some wear). Provenance: Fairfax Rhodes (1845-1928), English collector (armorial bookplate);   W. G. Lacy (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION, third state of the general title-page with the first line set in capital and lower case letters, but with the first state of "Churchyard" with an unbroken "d" and with a rule under the date, with the corresponding second state of page [vi] with "allowred" corrected to "allowed." ESTC R218856; Grolier Wither to Prior 827; STC S6126B.Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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TASSO, Torquato (1544-95). Opere di Torquato Tasso. Florence: Tartini e Franchi, 1724.6 volumes, 4to (297 x 205 mm). Engraved folding portrait frontispiece (browned); title-page printed in red and black, engraved vignettes on titles, Canto openings printed within woodcut borders, woodcut initials. (Some minor browning or spotting.) Contemporary mottled calf gilt, spines in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, brown and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt in two, the rest gilt-decorated, edges stained yellow (some light wear). Provenance: Leo S. Olschki, German-Italian publisher (bookplate).An early critical edition, with the engraved portrait by Franceschini after Ferretti, and with the engraved vignette depicting a printing press on title-pages. Brunet V: 663 ("Edition donnee par Bottari, qui y a joint uno bonne preface"); Gamba 982.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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BOETHIUS, Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus (480?-524?). Consolationis Philosophiae Libri V. Leiden: Ex Officina Hackiana, 1671.8vo (197 x 120 mm). Engraved title-page, engraved portrait, woodcut initials. Contemporary vellum (covers slightly bowed, some minor soiling). Later edition including the commentaries of Bernartius, Sitzmanus and Vallini. Few works were as influential or widely read during the Middle Ages as The Consolation of Philosophy. Brunet I:390.  For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[18th & 19th CENTURY PRINTING - ITALY]. A group of 4 works, comprising:  OVID (43 BC-17? AD). Opera omnia. Amsterdam: Waesbergios, Boom & Goethals, 1702. 3 volumes, 8vo. Engraved frontispiece in vol. I, engraved title-pages. Contemporary vellum. -- CASTIGLIONE, Baldassarre. Opere volgari, e latine. Padova: Giuseppe Comino, 1733. 4to. Engraved portrait frontispiece, engraved vignettes. Contemporary vellum. Provenance: Conte Leonardo Vitetti (armorial bookplate). -- [BIBLE, in Greek]. Novum Testamentum, cum Verisione Latina. John Leusden, editor. Lyon and London: Wetstenios and John Nourse, 1772. 8vo. Engraved title, engraved folding map. Contemporary vellum. Provenance: George H. Culshaw (bookplate). -- ROSCOE, William (1753-1831). The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth. Liverpool: J. McCreery for T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1805. 4 volumes, 4to. Engraved frontispieces. Modern half calf antique. FIRST EDITION. -- Together 4 works in 9 volumes, condition generally good.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790). The Way to Wealth, written by the late Dr. Franklin. Extracted from his Political Works. Nottingham: C. Sutton, n.d [but ca 1800].  12mo (178 x 97 mm). Woodcut portrait. 12pp. chapbook, uncut on one sheet (some creasing and short tears to edges).  Reprint containing condensed content from the frequently reprinted preface to Poor Richard improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris ...for the Year of our Lord 1758. Includes Franklin's famous adages including "early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise," and "there are no gains, without pains."  For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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BOSWELL, James (1740-1795). The Life of Samuel Johnson.  London: Henry Baldwin for Charles Dilly, 1791. [With:]  The Principal Corrections and Additions to the First Edition of Mr. Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson.  London: 1793.  2 volumes, 4to (271 x 205 mm). Frontispiece portrait, 2 engraved plates with facsimiles of signatures. (Occasional spotting). 20th-century dark blue levant gilt, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in 2, the rest gilt-decorated, edges gilt, STAMP SIGNED BY BIRDSALL (slightly rubbed); blue morocco-backed slipcase and chemise gilt.FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with the expected "give" reading on vol. 1, p.135, l.10,   all 7 cancels, and imprint intact below the portrait. Boswell's biography, published 16 May 1791, achieved immediate acclaim; it has never been out of print. The Corrections were published concurrently with the second edition of the Life. ESTC T064481; Grolier English 65; Rothschild 463, 466.Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, IllinoisFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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HENRY, Alexander (1739-1824). Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories, between the years 1760 and 1776. New York: I. Riley, 1809.  8vo (198 x 124 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece; errata leaf. (Some spotting and minor stains.)   Contemporary half calf gilt (rubbing, hinges loose).    FIRST EDITION of Henry 's account of the fur trade in Canada. The present copy includes not only the portrait (not issued in all copies) but also the errata leaf. Field 686; Graff 1866; Howes H420; Sabin 31383; Streeter 3661; Wagner-Camp 7.  Property from the Collection of Carol and George EngstromFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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STOWE, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896) -- HENSON, Josiah (1789-1883). Father Henson's Story of His Own Life. Boston and Cleveland: John P. Jewett and Henry P. Jewett, 1858.8vo. Portrait frontispiece. (Spotting to preliminary leaves.) Original publisher's brown cloth gilt (slightly leaned, minor chipping to extremities). FIRST EDITION of Henson's autobiography, with an introduction by Harriet Beecher Stowe, of the work widely believed to have inspired Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Sabin 31433.Property from the Estate of Mary Patricia Reynolds, Bowling Green, KentuckyFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[CAVENDISH, George (1500?-1562)].   The Negotiations of Thomas Woolsey, the Great Cardinall of England... London: for William Sheeres, 1641.  Small 4to (185 x 142 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece, woodcut ornament on title-page; with final blank. (Some spotting or soiling.) Contemporary mottled calf, later red morocco lettering-piece gilt (cover slightly bowed, some light wear). Provenance: Bent Juel-Jensen (1922-2006), physician and book collector (bookplate).  FIRST EDITION, previously attributed to George Cavendish's older brother, Sir William Cavendish.   George Cavendish entered into service for Cardinal Wolsey in 1522, and remained a close member of the household until Wolsey's death in 1530. ESTC R19386; STC C1619A (a variant with "Sheeres" instead of "Sheares" in the imprint; the text setting is the same).Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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ARIOSTO, Ludovico (1474-1533).   Orlando Furioso. Venice: Zatta, 1772-1773.  4 volumes, 4to (277 x 203 mm). Engraved frontispiece, engraved portrait, 56 engraved plates, 4 engraved title-pages, engraved vignette head-pieces, engraved initials. (A few minor mostly marginal stains, otherwise fine.) Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, smooth spine gilt, olive morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges stained blue (some light wear primarily to edges). Provenance: Giuseppe Maganzi da Lorenzo Lapi (18th century letterpress bookplate).  THE FINE ZATTA ILLUSTRATED EDITION, with allegorical frontispiece designed and engraved by Pietro Antonio Novelli, four engraved title-pages with elaborate ornamental borders of weapons, shields and armor engraved by Giuliano Zuliani after Novelli, an oval portrait of Ariosto engraved by G. Daniotto, and numerous plates after Passega and Carri engraved by Baratti, Daniotto, Leonardis and others. Morazzoni 213.Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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RODIN, Auguste (1840-1917). LAWTON, Frederick. The Life and Work of Auguste Rodin. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1906.  8vo. Portrait frontispiece. (Damp-staining to margins not affecting image.) Numerous photographic illustrations (spotting throughout.) Later leather, top edge gilt (rebacked, rubbing to extremities).  FIRST EDITION of Lawton 's comprehensive biography of Rodin. Tipped-in: 2pp. Autograph note signed "Rodin" to Antonin Proust, 24 May 1888. Rodin suggests to Proust, the French Minister of Fine Art, the possibility of presenting the Medal of Honor to the sculptor Camille Lefèvre.For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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SAN LAZARRO, Gualtieri di (1904-1974). San Lazzaro et Ses Amis. Paris: XXe Siècle, 1975.Folio. 9 original lithographs by Bill, Calder, Chagall, Ernst, Hartung, Miro, Moore, Sutherland, and Wou-Ki; 6 lithographs after Braque, Fontana, Magnelli, Magritte, Picasso, and Poliakoff. (Some slight off-setting of plates to text). Loose as issued in original printed wrappers; linen-backed folding case with photographic portrait of San Lazarro tipped to inner cover (small stain on spine, upper edge slightly bumped).  LIMITED EDITION, number 402 of 575 copies on velin d 'Arches.  Property from the Collection of Michael and Kay MeletFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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CLEMENS, Samuel Langhorne ("Mark Twain") (1835-1910). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade). New York: Charles L. Webster and Company, 1885.  8vo (215 x 161 mm). Lithographic frontispiece by E. W. Kemble, photographic portrait frontispiece of the bust of Mark Twain by Karl Gerhardt (BAL state 2), illustrations in text. (Some spotting or staining throughout.) Original publisher's half morocco, marbled boards, marbled edges (rebacked, preserving most of original spine); half morocco folding case.  FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, mixed state, with the following issue points: the frontispiece is in the second state; the title leaf in the third state; first state of p. 13 with "Him and Another Man" plate listed as being on p. 88; first state of p. 57 with "was"; first state of pagination on p. 155; with final blank 23/8. BAL 3415; Johnson, p. 43-50.For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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CLEMENS, Samuel ("Mark Twain"). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade). New York: Charles L. Webster and Company, 1885.  Square 8vo. Lithographic frontispiece by E.W. Kemble, photographic portrait frontispiece of the bust of Mark Twain by Karl Gerhardt (BAL state 1), illustrations in text. Original pictorial blue cloth stamped in gold and black (tearing to head of spine with minor losses, wear with minor losses to foot of spine, spine darkened, joints starting, some light staining).  FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, EARLY STATE, with early issue points: second state of p. 57 with "saw" in the eleventh line from the bottom; first state of the list of illustrations with "Him and Another Man" plate listed as being on p. 88; third state of pagination on folio 155); the title leaf is a cancel with 1884 copyright date; third state of p. 283 (a cancel); the portrait frontispiece is in first state. BAL 3415; Grolier American 87; Johnson, pp. 43-50.Property from the Estate of Peter Bergh, Edwards, ColoradoFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[CLUB BINDERY] -- [GROLIER CLUB].  Effigies of the Most Famous English Writers from Chaucer to Johnson. New York: The De Vinne Press for the Grolier Club, 1891.8vo (228 x 150 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece, title printed in red and black. EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED by the addition of 80 engraved portraits. (Some minor offsetting of plates to text.) Contemporary red crushed levant gilt, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in three, the rest gilt-decorated, turn-ins gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, STAMP-SIGNED BY THE CLUB BINDERY (tiny bump and scuff to top edge, some light rubbing to corners). Provenance: Edwin B. Holden (1861-1906), President of the Grolier Club (bookplate, sold his sale, American Art Association, 28 April 1920, lot 741).  LIMITED EDITION, one of 200 copies of the LARGE-PAPER EDITION of the Grolier catalogue for their exhibit of effigies of English writers, EXTRA ILLUSTRATED by the addition of engraved portraits of English writers and BOUND BY THE CLUB BINDERY.   Edwin B. Holden, an early member of the Grolier club, served as President of the organization in 1906. A FINE ASSOCATION.  Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, IllinoisFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club.   London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. [Bound with:] PAILTHORPE, Frederick W. 24 Illustrations to the "Pickwick Club." London: Robson and Kerslake, 1882.  8vo (206 x 128 mm). 43 engraved plates (including engraved title) by R. Seymour (6), R.W. Buss (2), and Hablot K. Browne [ "Phiz"] (35). EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED by the addition of 24 plates (some toning as usual, expert repair to lower corner of plate facing p.484.) 20th-century royal blue levant gilt, upper cover with gilt-stamped portrait of Dickens gilt-stamped, facsimile signature gilt on rear board, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in 2, the rest gilt-decorated, turn-ins gilt, edges gilt, STAMP SIGNED BY BAYNTUN; original front wrapper of Pailthorpe's Illustrations bound in: "with the publisher 's compliments."  FIRST ENGLISH EDITION IN BOOK FORM, PUBLISHER'S PRESENTATION COPY inscribed on verso of original wrapper. An EXTRA ILLUSTRATED copy of Dicken 's first novel. With all Smith's first issue points present except signature E is present on p.25. Gimbel A16 and H1137; Hatton & Cleaver 3-88; Smith 3  Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, IllinoisFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[ENGLISH LITERATURE & HISTORY]. A group of 5 works, comprising:    LYLY, John (1554?-1606).   Euphues the anatomie of Wit. [London: J. Haviland for James Boler, 1631.] 2 parts in one volume, small 4to (163 x 115 mm). (Title trimmed.) Modern half morocco. Third edition. -- CAREW, Thomas (1595?-1645?). Poems. London: I. D. for Thomas Walkley, 1642. 12mo. Later half vellum. -- CRASHAW, Richard (1613?-1649). Steps to the Temple. London: For Humphrey Moseley, 1648. Engraved title-page. 20th century polished calf gilt. -- BACON, Francis (1561-1626). The Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh. London: R. T. and R. H., 1561. Folio. Later calf, upper cover with the monogram of Sir William Sterling Maxwell. Provenance: Sir William Stirling Maxwell (armorial bookplate, binding). -- BURNET, Gilbert (1643-1715). Some Passages of the Life and Death of...John, Earl of Rochester. London: for Richard Chiswel, 1680. 8vo. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary calf (neatly rebacked). -- Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, condition generally good.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[ENGLISH LITERATURE & HISTORY]. A group of 6 works, comprising:  WYCHERLEY, William (1640?-1716). Works. London: for Richard Wellington, 1713. 8vo. 1p. publisher's advertisements. Contemporary calf. -- BUTLER, Samuel (1612-1680). Hudibras. London: T.W. for D. Browne, 1726. Illustrated by William Hogarth. 12mo. Contemporary panelled calf. Provenance: W. K. Scudamore (bookplate). -- MILTON, John (1608-1674).   Paradise Lost -- Paradise Regain'd. London: for J. and R. Tonson and others, 1750-1753. 4 volumes in 2, 8vo. Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol. I. Contemporary calf (covers detaching). -- [JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784)].   Rasselas. The Prince of Abissinia. A Tale. London: W. Strahan, et al, 1775. 12mo. contemporary calf (rebacked). Fifth edition. -- JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-1784). The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets. London: for C. Bathhurst and others, 1781. 3 volumes (of 4, lacking vol. IV), 8vo. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary calf (covers detaching). -- BYRON, George Gordon Noel, Lord (1788-1824). Poems on Domestic Circumstances. London: for J. Bumpus, 1816. 8vo. Stab-sewn; cloth folding case. Provenance: Esher (bookplate). -- Together, 6 works in 9 volumes, condition generally good.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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[ENGLISH LITERATURE & HISTORY].  COWLEY, Abraham (1618-1667). Works. London: Henry Herringman, 1672-71. Folio. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary calf.   Provenance: two pp. manuscript poem. Third edition. -- BACON, Francis (1561-1626). Sylva Sylvarum. London, 1676. Folio. Engraved frontispiece portrait, engraved title. Contemporary calf (rebacked). Tenth edition. -- BROWN, Thomas (1663-1704). Works. London: for Tho. Basset and others, 1686. Folio. Engraved portrait frontispiece, title printed in red and black. Contemporary calf (rebacked). -- BROWNE, Thomas, Sir (1605-1682). Works. London: for Tho. Basset and others, 1686. 4 works in 1 volume, 4to. Title printed in red and black. Later half calf (hinges repaired). -- MILTON, John (1608-1674).   Paradise Lost. London: For Richard Bently and Jacob Tonson, 1691. Folio. Title-page printed within double rule border; 12 engraved plates (Lacking portrait frontispiece.) Contemporary blind-panelled mottled calf (rebacked). Fifth edition. -- DRYDEN, John (1631-1700). Fables Ancient and Modern... London: for Jacob Tonson, 1700. Folio. Half-title. Contemporary speckled calf (repaired). FIRST EDITION. -- Together, 6 works in 6 volumes, condition generally good.  Property from the Collection of Edward A. QuattrocchiFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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FROST, Robert (1874-1963).  A Witness Tree. New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1942.  8vo. Frontispiece portrait. Original gray-green cloth-backed patterned boards gilt; board slipcase (minor chipping and a few separations to edges). Provenance: Joseph E. McCabe (gift inscription from James L. Bowers, Christmas 1960).  FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 680 of 735 copies SIGNED BY FROST. Joseph McCabe served as president of Coe College from 1958 to 1970. Crane A25.  Property from the Collection of Robert and Norma CotnerFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com

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