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Lot 1

BREVIARY LEAF, with music, illuminated in blue and red, on vellum, in clip frame, 6.5 x

1BREVIARY LEAF, with music, illuminated in blue and red, on vellum, in clip frame, 6.5 x
John Nicholson's

BREVIARY LEAF, with music, illuminated in blue and red, on vellum, in clip frame, 6.5 x

Lot 2

BOOK OF HOURS, 3 leaves, illuminated in blue, red & gold, on vellum, framed, each 3.5 x 2.75 inches,

2BOOK OF HOURS, 3 leaves, illuminated in blue, red & gold, on vellum, framed, each 3.5 x 2.75 inches,
John Nicholson's

BOOK OF HOURS, 3 leaves, illuminated in blue, red & gold, on vellum, framed, each 3.5 x 2.75 inches, Paris, ca. 1290. ...[more]

Lot 3

ILLUMINATED LEAF, red & black text with initials illuminated in red, blue and gold, in clip frame,

3ILLUMINATED LEAF, red & black text with initials illuminated in red, blue and gold, in clip frame,
John Nicholson's

ILLUMINATED LEAF, red & black text with initials illuminated in red, blue and gold, in clip frame, 6.5 x 4 inches, on vellum, French, 13th c.; a l...

Lot 4

[BRITTANY] a signed French ms. legal document, 4pp., dated 1695, f. & g., 10 x 14 inches [I] (1).

4[BRITTANY] a signed French ms. legal document, 4pp., dated 1695, f. & g., 10 x 14 inches [I] (1).
John Nicholson's

[BRITTANY] a signed French ms. legal document, 4pp., dated 1695, f. & g., 10 x 14 inches [I] (1). ...[more]

Lot 5

[MUSIC] a pair of ms. (red & black) song sheets, double-glazed, 18 x 10 inches [I], late 17th /

5[MUSIC] a pair of ms. (red & black) song sheets, double-glazed, 18 x 10 inches [I], late 17th /
John Nicholson's

[MUSIC] a pair of ms. (red & black) song sheets, double-glazed, 18 x 10 inches [I], late 17th / early 18th c. (2). ...[more]

Lot 6

[MUSIC] a pair of very large ms. Antiphonal sheets on vellum, 28 x 18 cms, f. & g., ca. 1500? (2).

6[MUSIC] a pair of very large ms. Antiphonal sheets on vellum, 28 x 18 cms, f. & g., ca. 1500? (2).
John Nicholson's

[MUSIC] a pair of very large ms. Antiphonal sheets on vellum, 28 x 18 cms, f. & g., ca. 1500? (2). ...[more]

Lot 7

[ROYALTY] signed photograph of PRINCE CHARLES, 1980, in contemp. leather frame by Jarrolds, with

7[ROYALTY] signed photograph of PRINCE CHARLES, 1980, in contemp. leather frame by Jarrolds, with
John Nicholson's

[ROYALTY] signed photograph of PRINCE CHARLES, 1980, in contemp. leather frame by Jarrolds, with P. of Wales feathers in gilt, with associated let...

Lot 8

[MAP / INDIA] a series of maps published by the Survey of India Office, Calcutta; each sectioned,

8[MAP / INDIA] a series of maps published by the Survey of India Office, Calcutta; each sectioned,
John Nicholson's

[MAP / INDIA] a series of maps published by the Survey of India Office, Calcutta; each sectioned, linen-backed, subjects: Madras, Peshawar, N. W. ...

Lot 9

[MAP / INDIA] "Thacker's Reduced Survey Map of India", folding col. printed map, linen-backed,

9[MAP / INDIA] "Thacker's Reduced Survey Map of India", folding col. printed map, linen-backed,
John Nicholson's

[MAP / INDIA] "Thacker's Reduced Survey Map of India", folding col. printed map, linen-backed, folding into cloth covers, with booklet, 3rd Edn., ...

Lot 10

[MAP] "Airey's Railway Map of London and It's Suburbs", folding linen-backed map, 22 x 29 inches,

10[MAP] "Airey's Railway Map of London and It's Suburbs", folding linen-backed map, 22 x 29 inches,
John Nicholson's

[MAP] "Airey's Railway Map of London and It's Suburbs", folding linen-backed map, 22 x 29 inches, folding into leather covers, 10th Edn., 1892; & ...

Lot 11

[SATIRE] coll'n of prints by Hogarth; satire of the STOTHARD / William Bake processional print

11[SATIRE] coll'n of prints by Hogarth; satire of the STOTHARD / William Bake processional print
John Nicholson's

[SATIRE] coll'n of prints by Hogarth; satire of the STOTHARD / William Bake processional print etc. (Q).

Lot 12

PRINTS, lge. misc. coll'n (Q).

12PRINTS, lge. misc. coll'n (Q).
John Nicholson's

PRINTS, lge. misc. coll'n (Q).

Lot 13

BOTANICAL, small coll'n of 18th / 19th c. prints (Q).

13BOTANICAL, small coll'n of 18th / 19th c. prints (Q).
John Nicholson's

BOTANICAL, small coll'n of 18th / 19th c. prints (Q).

Lot 14

PHOTOGRAPHY, mounted farmyard scene by THOMAS RUSSELL, Southgate, CHICHESTER, 7.5 x 9 inches [I],

14PHOTOGRAPHY, mounted farmyard scene by THOMAS RUSSELL, Southgate, CHICHESTER, 7.5 x 9 inches [I],
John Nicholson's

PHOTOGRAPHY, mounted farmyard scene by THOMAS RUSSELL, Southgate, CHICHESTER, 7.5 x 9 inches [I], u/f.

Lot 15

[LONDON PRINTS] coll'n of part issues & loose plates for Shepherd's Metropolitan Improvements, "

15[LONDON PRINTS] coll'n of part issues & loose plates for Shepherd's Metropolitan Improvements, "
John Nicholson's

[LONDON PRINTS] coll'n of part issues & loose plates for Shepherd's Metropolitan Improvements, "India Proofs" (Q). ...[more]

Lot 16

[MAPS] "TAPE INDICATOR MAP of LONDON", h-col'd folding linen-backed map, cloth covers, cloth tape

16[MAPS] "TAPE INDICATOR MAP of LONDON", h-col'd folding linen-backed map, cloth covers, cloth tape
John Nicholson's

[MAPS] "TAPE INDICATOR MAP of LONDON", h-col'd folding linen-backed map, cloth covers, cloth tape measure (lacks booklet), L., c. Smith, n.d.; BOO...

Lot 17

Coll'n of misc. ephemera incl. MOTORING interest, i.e. 6 Castrol Achievement booklets, 1960's; a

17Coll'n of misc. ephemera incl. MOTORING interest, i.e. 6 Castrol Achievement booklets, 1960's; a
John Nicholson's

Coll'n of misc. ephemera incl. MOTORING interest, i.e. 6 Castrol Achievement booklets, 1960's; a scrap album & school charts of famous people, etc...

Lot 18

ROYAL COMMISSION, to the rank of Lieutenant, 91st Regiment of Foot, M. P. Macqueen, signature of

18ROYAL COMMISSION, to the rank of Lieutenant, 91st Regiment of Foot, M. P. Macqueen, signature of
John Nicholson's

ROYAL COMMISSION, to the rank of Lieutenant, 91st Regiment of Foot, M. P. Macqueen, signature of Victoria & Palmerston, 1853, f. & g. ...[more]

Lot 19

[MAPS] a good collection of O. S. 1 inch to 1 mile folding maps in mostly uniform covers, running as

19[MAPS] a good collection of O. S. 1 inch to 1 mile folding maps in mostly uniform covers, running as
John Nicholson's

[MAPS] a good collection of O. S. 1 inch to 1 mile folding maps in mostly uniform covers, running as follows 1-17, 22-121, 125-130, 132-142, mostl...

Lot 20

[MAP / INDIA] "STANFORD'S Map of India, based on the Surveys...", h-col'd sectioned litho map on 2

20[MAP / INDIA] "STANFORD'S Map of India, based on the Surveys...", h-col'd sectioned litho map on 2
John Nicholson's

[MAP / INDIA] "STANFORD'S Map of India, based on the Surveys...", h-col'd sectioned litho map on 2 sheets (each 32.5 x 50 inches), slipcase (slipc...

Lot 21

[PHOTOGRAPHS] Album of 19th c. photographs & a miscellaneous collection of photographs (Q).

21[PHOTOGRAPHS] Album of 19th c. photographs & a miscellaneous collection of photographs (Q).
John Nicholson's

[PHOTOGRAPHS] Album of 19th c. photographs & a miscellaneous collection of photographs (Q). ...[more]

Lot 22

DOROTHY COOMBES, a quantity of original artwork including dust jacket design for Chaucer's Works (

22DOROTHY COOMBES, a quantity of original artwork including dust jacket design for Chaucer's Works (
John Nicholson's

DOROTHY COOMBES, a quantity of original artwork including dust jacket design for Chaucer's Works (Q).

Lot 23

KORAN, four illuminated pages (unframed).

23KORAN, four illuminated pages (unframed).
John Nicholson's

KORAN, four illuminated pages (unframed).

Lot 24

FREDERICK MATTHEWS, a group of watercolour designs in the manner of samplers, done whilst a resident

24FREDERICK MATTHEWS, a group of watercolour designs in the manner of samplers, done whilst a resident
John Nicholson's

FREDERICK MATTHEWS, a group of watercolour designs in the manner of samplers, done whilst a resident at TAMWORTH UNION (Workhouse), framed.

Lot 25

STEREO CARDS, varied selection, including the Moon (1) hold-to-the-light (4 a/f), mostly "

25STEREO CARDS, varied selection, including the Moon (1) hold-to-the-light (4 a/f), mostly "
John Nicholson's

STEREO CARDS, varied selection, including the Moon (1) hold-to-the-light (4 a/f), mostly "Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours", and a viewer (Q).

Lot 26

[PRINTS] BARTOLOZZI (F.) / KAUFFMAN (A.) pair of unframed engr. / aquatint scenes of putti, 6.5 x 14

26[PRINTS] BARTOLOZZI (F.) / KAUFFMAN (A.) pair of unframed engr. / aquatint scenes of putti, 6.5 x 14
John Nicholson's

[PRINTS] BARTOLOZZI (F.) / KAUFFMAN (A.) pair of unframed engr. / aquatint scenes of putti, 6.5 x 14 inches.

Lot 27

[SALE PARTICULARS] ms. map & ms. sale agreement particulars for FARLEY HALL 1874.

27[SALE PARTICULARS] ms. map & ms. sale agreement particulars for FARLEY HALL 1874.
John Nicholson's

[SALE PARTICULARS] ms. map & ms. sale agreement particulars for FARLEY HALL 1874. ...[more]

Lot 28

LAURENCE OLIVIER, signed b/w photo, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, u/f.

28LAURENCE OLIVIER, signed b/w photo, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, u/f.
John Nicholson's

LAURENCE OLIVIER, signed b/w photo, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, u/f.

Lot 29

MALTA, coll'n of loose prints and booklets by DINGLI (Q).

29MALTA, coll'n of loose prints and booklets by DINGLI (Q).
John Nicholson's

MALTA, coll'n of loose prints and booklets by DINGLI (Q).

Lot 30

GUINESAULT (G. P.) a pair of gouache Moroccan scenes, 10 x 7 inches, u/f.

30GUINESAULT (G. P.) a pair of gouache Moroccan scenes, 10 x 7 inches, u/f.
John Nicholson's

GUINESAULT (G. P.) a pair of gouache Moroccan scenes, 10 x 7 inches, u/f.

Lot 31

NEWSPAPERS, 4 various (4).

31NEWSPAPERS, 4 various (4).
John Nicholson's

NEWSPAPERS, 4 various (4).

Lot 33

[FIREWORKS / LADY HAMILTON] small broadside re Stockport fireworks, 1809, pasted to album leaf;

33[FIREWORKS / LADY HAMILTON] small broadside re Stockport fireworks, 1809, pasted to album leaf;
John Nicholson's

[FIREWORKS / LADY HAMILTON] small broadside re Stockport fireworks, 1809, pasted to album leaf; the verso carries a ms. copy letter by Lady Hamilt...

Lot 34

[MAP] large folding linen-backed map of WINDSOR GREAT PARK, with slipcase, 44 x 50 inches, O.S.,

34[MAP] large folding linen-backed map of WINDSOR GREAT PARK, with slipcase, 44 x 50 inches, O.S.,
John Nicholson's

[MAP] large folding linen-backed map of WINDSOR GREAT PARK, with slipcase, 44 x 50 inches, O.S., 1881.

Lot 35

GERMAN / TYROLEAN VIEWS, lithographs, 19th c. (Q).

35GERMAN / TYROLEAN VIEWS, lithographs, 19th c. (Q).
John Nicholson's

GERMAN / TYROLEAN VIEWS, lithographs, 19th c. (Q).

Lot 36

DUSTWRAPPERS for "The House at Pooh Corner" & "Now We Are Six" (2).

36DUSTWRAPPERS for "The House at Pooh Corner" & "Now We Are Six" (2).
John Nicholson's

DUSTWRAPPERS for "The House at Pooh Corner" & "Now We Are Six" (2). ...[more]

Lot 37

PRINTS from a German Periodical.

37PRINTS from a German Periodical.
John Nicholson's

PRINTS from a German Periodical.

Lot 38

SARAH BERNHARDT, collection of postcards and ephemera (Q).

38SARAH BERNHARDT, collection of postcards and ephemera (Q).
John Nicholson's

SARAH BERNHARDT, collection of postcards and ephemera (Q).

Lot 39

LEITCH (R. P.) [DRAWING BOOKS], 2, unbound, L., n.d. (2).

39LEITCH (R. P.) [DRAWING BOOKS], 2, unbound, L., n.d. (2).
John Nicholson's

LEITCH (R. P.) [DRAWING BOOKS], 2, unbound, L., n.d. (2).

Lot 40

BARKER (Benjamin) English Landscape Scenery, 4to, plates, unbound, Bath, 1843.

40BARKER (Benjamin) English Landscape Scenery, 4to, plates, unbound, Bath, 1843.
John Nicholson's

BARKER (Benjamin) English Landscape Scenery, 4to, plates, unbound, Bath, 1843.

Lot 41

LEWIS (F. C.) a collection of title-pages and plates, unbound, for his "Scenery of the Rivers",

41LEWIS (F. C.) a collection of title-pages and plates, unbound, for his "Scenery of the Rivers",
John Nicholson's

LEWIS (F. C.) a collection of title-pages and plates, unbound, for his "Scenery of the Rivers", series (68).

Lot 42

ITALY, q. of prints & maps (Q).

42ITALY, q. of prints & maps (Q).
John Nicholson's

ITALY, q. of prints & maps (Q). ...[more]

Lot 43

MILLET (. F.) late restrike print of Rustics in a Field, u/f, 18 x 14 inches (1).

43MILLET (. F.) late restrike print of Rustics in a Field, u/f, 18 x 14 inches (1).
John Nicholson's

MILLET (. F.) late restrike print of Rustics in a Field, u/f, 18 x 14 inches (1).

Lot 44

Album of One Thousand and One Beauties, 20 plates, 13 x 20.5 inches, [S], loose, Paris, Goupil, n.d.

44Album of One Thousand and One Beauties, 20 plates, 13 x 20.5 inches, [S], loose, Paris, Goupil, n.d.
John Nicholson's

Album of One Thousand and One Beauties, 20 plates, 13 x 20.5 inches, [S], loose, Paris, Goupil, n.d. (20).

Lot 45

MILITARY PRINTS, 18 x 14 inches (S), French after CARR , 1780's (14).

45MILITARY PRINTS, 18 x 14 inches (S), French after CARR , 1780's (14).
John Nicholson's

MILITARY PRINTS, 18 x 14 inches (S), French after CARR , 1780's (14).

Lot 46

DANIELL (William) 5 h-col'd aquatints of G.B. scenes, 12 x 10 inches [S], u/f.

46DANIELL (William) 5 h-col'd aquatints of G.B. scenes, 12 x 10 inches [S], u/f.
John Nicholson's

DANIELL (William) 5 h-col'd aquatints of G.B. scenes, 12 x 10 inches [S], u/f.

Lot 47

STILL LIFE, 2 x 19th c. watercolours, 9 x 13 inches, u/f (2).

47STILL LIFE, 2 x 19th c. watercolours, 9 x 13 inches, u/f (2).
John Nicholson's

STILL LIFE, 2 x 19th c. watercolours, 9 x 13 inches, u/f (2).

Lot 48

THEATRE, 4 x h-col'd prints by Alken after Thomas ROWLANDSON, 6 x 8 inches, u/f (4).

48THEATRE, 4 x h-col'd prints by Alken after Thomas ROWLANDSON, 6 x 8 inches, u/f (4).
John Nicholson's

THEATRE, 4 x h-col'd prints by Alken after Thomas ROWLANDSON, 6 x 8 inches, u/f (4).

Lot 49

BOSPHORUS, collection of engravings by Bradshaw after W. H. Bartlett 8 x 10.5 inches, u/f (15).

49BOSPHORUS, collection of engravings by Bradshaw after W. H. Bartlett 8 x 10.5 inches, u/f (15).
John Nicholson's

BOSPHORUS, collection of engravings by Bradshaw after W. H. Bartlett 8 x 10.5 inches, u/f (15).

Lot 50

JAMAICA, h-col'd print by KIDD, of Up Park Camp, trimmed, a/f; 10.5 x 16.5 inches, u/f. (1).

50JAMAICA, h-col'd print by KIDD, of Up Park Camp, trimmed, a/f; 10.5 x 16.5 inches, u/f. (1).
John Nicholson's

JAMAICA, h-col'd print by KIDD, of Up Park Camp, trimmed, a/f; 10.5 x 16.5 inches, u/f. (1).

Lot 51

MEDIEVAL IMAGERY, coll'n of h-col'd engravings after C. Engelhardt, 20 x 16 inches, [S], u/f. (7).

51MEDIEVAL IMAGERY, coll'n of h-col'd engravings after C. Engelhardt, 20 x 16 inches, [S], u/f. (7).
John Nicholson's

MEDIEVAL IMAGERY, coll'n of h-col'd engravings after C. Engelhardt, 20 x 16 inches, [S], u/f. (7).

Lot 52

NUTTING (J.) Genealogical...Table of the Royal Lion of England, engraving, 2 of 3 sheets, 20 x 45

52NUTTING (J.) Genealogical...Table of the Royal Lion of England, engraving, 2 of 3 sheets, 20 x 45
John Nicholson's

NUTTING (J.) Genealogical...Table of the Royal Lion of England, engraving, 2 of 3 sheets, 20 x 45 inches each, a/f., L., 1706, (1, w.a.f.).

Lot 53

BACK (Lieut.) coll'n of prints of North American continent scenes, 8.5 x 10.5 inches, u/f., L., 1823

53BACK (Lieut.) coll'n of prints of North American continent scenes, 8.5 x 10.5 inches, u/f., L., 1823
John Nicholson's

BACK (Lieut.) coll'n of prints of North American continent scenes, 8.5 x 10.5 inches, u/f., L., 1823 (40).

Lot 54

[AMERICA] "BOSTON", large hand-col'd engr. by C. Mottram after . W. Hill, 32 x 43 inches [S], u/

54[AMERICA] "BOSTON", large hand-col'd engr. by C. Mottram after . W. Hill, 32 x 43 inches [S], u/
John Nicholson's

[AMERICA] "BOSTON", large hand-col'd engr. by C. Mottram after . W. Hill, 32 x 43 inches [S], u/f., L., / New York, Culnaghi / Smith Bros., [1857]...

Lot 55

PRINTS, misc. 19th c. etc. (1 box).

55PRINTS, misc. 19th c. etc. (1 box).
John Nicholson's

PRINTS, misc. 19th c. etc. (1 box).

Lot 55A

[PRINT] reverse glass print portrait of George, Lord Anson, of the Admiralty, 14 x 10 inches [I], f.

55A[PRINT] reverse glass print portrait of George, Lord Anson, of the Admiralty, 14 x 10 inches [I], f.
John Nicholson's

[PRINT] reverse glass print portrait of George, Lord Anson, of the Admiralty, 14 x 10 inches [I], f. & g., L., Bowles, n.d. ...[more]

Lot 55B

[MAPS] large scale folding linen-backed GEOLOGICAL Map centring on STIRLING, 38 x 47 inches h-col'

55B[MAPS] large scale folding linen-backed GEOLOGICAL Map centring on STIRLING, 38 x 47 inches h-col'
John Nicholson's

[MAPS] large scale folding linen-backed GEOLOGICAL Map centring on STIRLING, 38 x 47 inches h-col'd (quarter uncol'd), ca. 1890; O.S. folding map ...

Lot 55C

[MAPS] BACON'S Map of the Environs of London, 4 folding col'd maps in slipcase; & 7 other maps etc.,

55C[MAPS] BACON'S Map of the Environs of London, 4 folding col'd maps in slipcase; & 7 other maps etc.,
John Nicholson's

[MAPS] BACON'S Map of the Environs of London, 4 folding col'd maps in slipcase; & 7 other maps etc., London & environs (8). ...[more]

Lot 55D

[BALLET] 2 x b/w photos 9 x 8 inches, signed by Jelko YURESHA & Belinda WRIGHT (2).

55D[BALLET] 2 x b/w photos 9 x 8 inches, signed by Jelko YURESHA & Belinda WRIGHT (2).
John Nicholson's

[BALLET] 2 x b/w photos 9 x 8 inches, signed by Jelko YURESHA & Belinda WRIGHT (2). ...[more]

Lot 56

[LONDON MAPS & PRINTS] MARTIN, litho., "A View of the East Side of London Bridge,"; 2 plans of

56[LONDON MAPS & PRINTS] MARTIN, litho., "A View of the East Side of London Bridge,"; 2 plans of
John Nicholson's

[LONDON MAPS & PRINTS] MARTIN, litho., "A View of the East Side of London Bridge,"; 2 plans of the "Property on each side of the River Thames whic...

Lot 57

DECORATIVE PRINTS, incl. 2 Cries of London; Dutch view; Views of NEW YORK, incl. Broadway from the

57DECORATIVE PRINTS, incl. 2 Cries of London; Dutch view; Views of NEW YORK, incl. Broadway from the
John Nicholson's

DECORATIVE PRINTS, incl. 2 Cries of London; Dutch view; Views of NEW YORK, incl. Broadway from the Bowling Green, h-col'd, 1828; Highgate Arch fro...

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