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Click here to subscribePost-impressionist oil on canvas painting featuring a walkway leading to a white Tuscan-style home with a bay and mountains in the background. Signed J or L H. Lynn in the lower left corner in red. Framed in a mahogany veneer wood frame with a white canvas border and gold-tone trim. Sight size: 7.25"W x 9.5"H; frame: 18"W x 20"H x 2.5"D. Artist: Hong Joo LynnCondition: Age related wear.
Post-impressionist oil on canvas painting featuring a scenic Italian alleyway with white Tuscan-style buildings, red wood shutters, and colorful gardens. The alleyway leads to a gorgeous view of a blue bay with a clouded sky overhead. Signed L or J H Lynn in lower right corner. Framed in a mahogany veneer wood frame with a white canvas border and gold-tone trim. Sight size: 9.5"W x 7.5"H; frame: 20"W x 18"H x 2.5"D. Artist: Hong Joo LynnCondition: Age related wear.
OGDENS, Guinea Gold, Cricketers, Base M, near set (46/50), inc. W. G .Grace (one slight corner knock, o/w VG), Ranjitsinhji (slight corner knocks, o/w VG); missing (4), J. T. Brown, Wainwright, H. Wood, Daft, wide spacing between letters, some creasing & corner creasing, a.m.r. (1), a few with stamps/annotation & staining to reverse, FR to VG, 46
First World War 1914 - 15 Star named to D.A. 1518. J. J. R. Kelsey. D. H. R.N.R., together with a Second World War medal group comprising 1939 - 1945 Star, France and Germany Star and War medal in box of issue named to 1470087 F/LT Tetlow, The Crown, 57 Alitson Road, St. John's Wood, N.W.8, three further Second World War medals comprising 1939 - 1945 Star, Atlantic Star and War medal, a Mine Clearance Service badge and various ribbons.
A carved giltwood pelmet mount, 19th century, in the form of a coiled snake,240cm long20cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, 45 Eaton Terrace, London SW1W 8TR.Condition ReportLosses to the gilding present, the wooden snake with some splits and cracks to the wood. The face in particlar with losses of gilding. The bar appears to be upholstered in fabric, and has been torn to one end. Drill hole present to the back. Please see additional images to show how snake is fastened to bar.
A baroque carved and painted pine putto, 18th century, Continental, depicted nude, sitting on a mass of clouds and wrapped in a drape,39cm wide22cm deep58cm highProvenance: The property of a collector, 45 Eaton Terrace, London SW1W 8TR.Condition ReportEvidence of historical woodworm. Splits and cracks to the wood throughout, the right hand side with a large split which begins at the head to the top of the thigh. Fingers restored on both hands and the lower left hand lacking fingers. The figure appears to historically have had something grasped in his upper hand however this is no longer present. PLease see additional images for reference.
The Red Arrows Salute Farnborough 1986 multi signed FDC by R M Thomas, A B Chubb, P D Lees, G I Hannam, A K Lunnon-Wood, P J Collins, A P Thurley, D W Findlay, C D R McIlroy and H R Ploszek. 1 stamp 1 postmark. Certified Copy 365/2000. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands, visited during the voyage of H. M. S. Beagle, together with some brief notices on the geology of Australia and the Cape of Good Hope. Being the second part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R. N. during the years 1832 to 1836, 1st edition, London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844, folding map of Ascension Island by J. Walker, dated 1825, 14 wood-engraved maps and illustrations in text (including the Galapagos Archipelago to p. 98), 24 pp. publisher's catalogue at rear dated January 1844, pp. 41-48 and 129-168 unopened, slight offsetting from map to margins of title, small light stain to outer margin of rear endpaper, small previous owner inscription in blue ink 'L. R. Wager, 1949' to front endpaper (faint damp stains to inner margin of front endpaper, original blue blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt and priced at 10/6, spine and upper margins of covers faded to green, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Freeman 272; Norman 587.'The three parts of Darwin's geological results of the Beagle voyage were separately published over a period of five years, but they were intended, and described on the title pages, as parts of one work. They were all published by Smith Elder, with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, some of the £1,000 given for the publication of the results of the voyage going towards the cost of at least the first part... A publisher's advertisement of 1838 announced the preparation of a work in one volume octavo entitled Geological observations on volcanic islands and coral formations, but this plan was abandoned and the first part, Coral Reefs, appeared in May 1842, at a cost of 15s. The second part, Volcanic islands, was published in November 1844, at a cost of 10s. 6d. The one folding map is of Ascension Island and is dated 1825.' (Freeman p. 57).
Tombleson, (William & Fearnside William Gray). Tombleson's Thames, London: Tombleson & Co. circa 1850, decorative title, dedication and preface, 79 (complete) uncoloured engraved plates, with tissue guards, lacking the folding map, some spotting throughout, marbled endpapers, contemporary half calf, gilt decorated spine, worn at extremities, 4to, together with Britton (J. & Brayley E. W.). Devonshire & Cornwall Illustrated from Original Drawings by Thomas Allom, 2 volumes bound in 1, W. H. Bartlett &c. H. Fisher, R. Fisher & P. Jackson, 1832, additional decorative half-titles, and additional title, two uncoloured engraved maps of Devon and Cornwall, 136 engraved views on 68 sheets, each with tissue guard, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt decorated calf, slight wear to extremities, 4to, with Allen (Thomas). Lancashire Illustrated from Original Drawings by S. Austin, J. Harwood and G. & C. Pyne &c. &c. London: H. Fisher, R. Fisher and P. Jackson, 1832, bound with The Midland-Counties Tourist. Seventy-three views in the Counties of Derby, Chester, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham and Rutland, Fisher Son & Co. 1837, additional decorative half-titles to each volume, 176 views of 84 sheets, each with tissue guard, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt decorated calf, slight wear to extremities, 4to, uniform with the previous item, with another copy similar bound in 2 volumes in contemporary half morocco gilt, worn at extremities, 4to, plus Bartlett (W. H. Harding J. D. T. Creswick and others). The Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain, 2 volumes, Virtue & Co. circa 1840, additional decorative title to each volume, 140 uncoloured engraved plates, some spotting and slight water staining throughout, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, contemporary half morocco gilt, heavily worn, 4to, and Leighton (John M.). Strath-Clutha or the Beauties of Clyde..., Glasgow, Joseph Swan, circa 1840, decorative calligraphic title, preface and dedication, 80 uncoloured engraved plates on India wove, on 39 sheets, contemporary half calf with gilt decorated spine, upper board detached, and Orr (William S. publishers). The Land We Live In..., 3 volumes, circa 1865, engraved map of the British Isles, numerous wood and steel engravings, some spotting and staining throughout, contemporary half morocco gilt, heavily worn, 4to, QTY: (11)
Verner's Patent Cavalry Sketching Board Compass, English, c.1900, the wood marked 'VERNER'S PATENT No2971' , and stamped to the rear 'Elliot Bros London' board constructed of light wood with boxwood ends, and all brass fittings with leather strap to rear, with compass and inclanometer, along with a pair of Military Achinson Binoculars dated 1917, in a leather case (2). Exploring the Legacy of Lt-Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner: A Pioneer in Military Instrumentation Lt-Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner (1852-1922) left an indelible mark on military history through his service and innovations. Serving on the staff in the Egyptian campaign of 1884-85 and later during the Boer War, Verner retired as a Lt-Colonel in May 1904. However, his contributions extended far beyond the battlefield. Verner's early designs centered around simple pocket compasses, with the Service Pattern models MK III to MK VII emerging between approximately 1895 and 1918. His prismatic service compasses, a development of the Schmalcalder patent design from the early 19th century, maintained their status as the standard service compass of the British Army until the outbreak of World War II. In addition to compasses, Verner crafted the innovative 'Verner's Patent' Cavalry Sketching Board, which added another dimension to his legacy. The Cavalry Sketching Board has a fascinating origin, initially invented by Colonel W. H. Richards, a military surveying instructor at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, around 1880. Verner, briefly a Professor of Topography at Sandhurst, enhanced Richards' creation, patenting his improvements in 1887 and 1891. Eventually, the board became widely known as 'Verner's.' Further refinements by W. J. Bosworth in 1897 ensured its continued use until approximately 1930. Strapped to the arm of a cavalryman on the bridle arm, the Cavalry Sketching Board featured a leather strap with a swivel joint, allowing users to twist the entire board for precise compass alignment. The board incorporated a compass for taking bearings, and the sketching process occurred on a paper roll wound around side rollers. As each sketch was completed, the paper roll could be advanced to provide more paper. The utility of the sketching board extended beyond traditional cavalry use. During World War I, pilots and observers of the Royal Flying Corps adopted the board, employing it to create sketches of enemy positions and trenches. Verner's innovative contributions to military instrumentation, combined with his prolific work as an author, military historian, and chronicler of the Rifle Brigade, solidify his place as a pioneer in the field. The enduring impact of Verner's inventions underscores their significance in the evolution of military tools and tactics.
A collection of late 19th century and later books on foreign countries and subjects, many illustrated examples, to include, ELLERBECK (J), EASTERN RAMBLES AND REMINISCENCES, 1909; ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE SOUTH INDIAN RAILWAY, including the Tanjore Board; WOOD (C), ROUND ABOUT NORWAY, 1880; TOMALIN (H), THREE VAGABONDS IN FRIESLAND, 1907, etc (Qty)
(Fleece Press.) Richard Knowles: 'Precious Caskets. The Friendship of T.E. Lawrence and William McCance', Upper Denby, The Fleece Press, 2003, limited edition, one of 240 copies only, 16 tipped in plates from photographs as called for, 8 page facsimile booklet Notes made by William McCance after visiting bookbinding firms for T.E.Lawrence in 1926 and an accompanying reproduction cheque signed J. H. Ross housed in rear pocket, folio, original quarter cloth, marbled paper covered boards by Enrico Ricciardi, printed paper label to spine. The story of the friendship between the wood-engraver, painter and typographer William McCance and the celebrated T. E. Lawrence, detailing the involvement of McCance in the choice of binders for the subscribers' edition of Seven Pillars of Wisdom
WW1 Time Capsule Of Ephemera all relating to J H Harratt Royal Fus & Lt 6th Leicesters. Including 1917 diary, written in ... 1914 Active Service Testament ... Postcard of him ... White metal pocket watch ... Royal Fusiliers Standing Orders ... Brass Royal Fusiliers cap badge. All contained in a wood cigar box.
A group of koummya daggers 20th century, Moroccan, comprising a pair of agate handles examples, 29cm long, three with bone handles, the largest 31cm long, and three with wood handles, 42cm long (8)Provenance: The private collection of the late Sir Donald Cory.Condition ReportAll with their scabbards. Dents to the metal mounts. Knock and wear to the handles.
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Acting Sergeant H. E. Ellis, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Military Medal, G.V.R. (48879 Pte. H. E. Ellis. 10/R. W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (48879 A. Sjt. H. E. Ellis. R.W. Fus.) very fine (3) £240-£280 --- M.M. London Gazette 28 January 1918. Harry Edward Ellis was born in Hyde and attested for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He served with the 10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was one of a party of 165 men under Major A. J. S. James when they moved into the line to hold the Mochy defences. He was wounded, possibly by gas, in May 1917, and was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during he attack on Polygon Wood. He subsequently transferred to the 7th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment.
One box of toby jugs, to include Royal Doulton Henry VIII D6642; Anne of Cleves D6653; Anne Boleyn D6644; Jane Seymour D6646; Catherine Parr D6664; Armada Queen Elizabeth I of England D6821, ltd ed 1462/9500; Aramis D6441; Athos D6439; D'Artagnan D6691; and other toby jugs by Roy Kirkham; H J Wood; Tony Wood; and others.Qty: 1 box
Edinburgh Collection of antiquarian local histories Bower, Alexander. The History of the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Alex. Smellie, 1817. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, uncut in original boards;Stevenson, R. H. The Chronicles of Edinburgh, from its Foundation in A.D. 617, to A.D. 1851. Edinburgh: William Whyte & Co., [1851]. First edition, 8vo, original cloth, 7 engraved plates including frontispiece and folding view;[Mackie, Charles]. The History of the Abbey, Palace, and Chapel-Royal of Holyroodhouse. Edinburgh: J. Hay and Co., 1819. First edition, 8vo, original pictorial boards, later spine label, engraved additional title-page, 8 engraved plates and plans (one folding);Foulis, Robert. Old Houses in Edinburgh, and their Inhabitants, as they are and Might; with the Result of an Experiment towards their Improvement in the Grassmarket. Edinburgh: Johnstone and Hunter, 1852. First edition, inscribed 'with the author's kind regards', 8vo, original cloth;Miller, Peter. The Old Tolbuith ... With the Luckenbooths and the Mercat Cross of Edinburgh from 1365 to 1617. Edinburgh: printed for private circulation, 1867. First edition, inscribed 'Thomas Dickson Esq LLD with Mr Miller's best respects May 1887', 4to, original cloth, engraved plates;Chalmers, P. Macgregor. Dalmeny Kirk: its History and Architecture. Glasgow: Carter and Pratt, 1904. First edition, one of 120 copies signed by the author, 8vo, original boards, dust jacket, woodcut illustrations, laid-in autograph letter signed from the author;Dickson, John. Centenary Memorial. History of South College Street Church. Edinburgh: William Oliphant & Co., 1866. First edition, 8vo, original cloth, tinted wood-engraved frontispiece, 8 tinted lithographic portrait plates;and 37 others similar, 19th or early 20th century, original cloth, concerning areas including Morningside, Leith, Stockbridge, various churches, etc.(40+) THE LIBRARY OF DR ANDREW G. FRASER MD FSA SCOT (1937-2020)
Collection of prints, mainly wood-engravings Joan Hassall (1906-1988). Four bookplate designs, wood-engravings, signed in pencil, separately mounted, three for named owners (Henry & Sybil Birkbeck; A. P. Polack; Lawrence Scholar and H. A. J. Brotherton, dated 1934), one unnamed, Polack bookplate spotted, various dimensions;Mabel Allington Royds (1874-1941). [Flowers], colour woodcut, signed in pencil, remnants of tape to upper corners, 17.5 x 17.5cm;William Strang (1859-1921). Alfresco, etching, signed in pencil, mounted, spotted in margins, 16 x 25.5cm;R. G. Sellar. ‘Barnacle Geese’ and ‘The Lagan at Edenderry’, 2 wood-engravings, both signed and titled by the artist in pencil, 25 x 18.5cm and 18.5 x 25cm;Douglas Percy Bliss (1900-1984). [The voyeurs] and [Succour in the storm], 2 wood-engravings, both signed and addressed by the artist in pencil, on card mounts, second print spotted and with marginal chips, 11.5 x 8cm and 9 x 10.5cm;John Nash (1893-1977). [Grazing horses], wood-engraving, signed in pencil, 16 x 11.5cm, remnants of tape to upper corners verso;Charles Pulsford (1912-1989). [Artist sketching], possibly a self-portrait, pen-and-ink and pencil, signed ‘Pulsford’ lower right, mounted, 37 x 29cm, short closed tear in left hand edge(1 folder) Provenance: William Wilson RSA (1905-1972), Scottish artist; thence by descent.
Willis (N. P. & Stirling Coyne J.). The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland, Illustrated by W. H. Bartlett..., 2 volumes, circa 1842, portrait frontispiece to volume 1, additional decorative title to each volume, uncoloured engraved map of Ireland by W. Hughes and 118 uncoloured engravings, each with tissue guard, very slight spotting, all edges gilt, contemporary half morocco with gilt decorated spines, slight wear to extremities, 4to, together with Hall ( Mr & Mrs S. C.). Ireland: Its Scenery, Character &. 3 volumes, How & Parsons, 1841, additional half-titles and topographical vignette frontispiece to each volume, 17 uncoloured engraved maps by A. Adlard and 44 uncoloured engravings, numerous wood-engraved vignettes throughout, very slight spotting, contemporary calf with gilt decorated spines, slight wear to extremities, some scuffing to the boards, 4to, with Lewis (Samuel). A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland..., 2nd edition, 2 volumes, S. Lewis & Co. 1840, hinges and joints cracked, publisher's cloth gilt, worn and frayed, 4to, plus Pigot (Richard). The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year..., Longmans, Green, Reader and Dyer, 1866, additional decorative half-title and frontispiece, numerous wood-engraved illustrations and vignettes throughout, hinges broken and cracked, bookplate of Edward Taylor to the front pastedown, publisher's decorative gilt cloth, worn at extremities, 4to, with one other volume similarQTY: (9)
The Red Arrows Salute Farnborough 1986 multi signed FDC by R M Thomas, A B Chubb, P D Lees, G I Hannam, A K Lunnon-Wood, P J Collins, A P Thurley, D W Findlay, C D R McIlroy and H R Ploszek. 1 stamp 1 postmark. Certified Copy 365/2000. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Variety of Early Makers Coated Steel Shafted Large Headed Woods (4) to incl Nicoll Hand of Friendship Spoon; Frank W Johns 3 Wood with Fancy Face Insert; H J Osborne Brassie stamped D R to the sole; and Harry Ball No.2 wood stamped L to the sole plate - 3x with original period leather grips and one replaced Pro-Only period rubber grip
HERBERT ROSE BARRAUD (1845-1896), Men and Women of the Day, published 1888-1889, bound in 2 folders, green cloth, with full page carbon prints mounted on board and accompanying biographies, each with original wrappers and adverts; 1888 with all 12 sections as: No.1 for January 1888, contents, The Marquis of Hartington, Miss Mary Anderson, His Eminence Cardinal Newman. No.2 for Febuary 1888, contents, Mr Ruskin, Mr. & Mrs. Kendal, The Right Hon. John Bright MP No.3 for March 1888, contents, The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain MP, Miss Ellen Terry, Professor Herbert Spencer. No.4 for April 1888, contents, Henry Irving, Lady Randolph Churchill, Professor Owen. No.5 for May 1888, contents, General Viscount Wolseley, Madam Schumann, Walter Besant. No.6 for June 1888, contents, Robert Browning, Marie Roze, The Bishop of Liverpool. No.7 for July 1888, contents, Admiral Sir Walter Hewett C.C., Mrs Gladstone, Dr. Richter. No.8 for August 1888, contents, Dr. W. G. Grace, Helen Mathers (Mrs Reeves), Lord Justice Cotton No.9 for September 1888, contents,The Marchioness of Granby, Mr Sims Reeves, Sir Daniel Gooch, Bart, MP. No.10 for October 1888, contents, Lord Tennyson, Madame Antoinette Sterling, Sir Charles Warren. No.11 for November 1888, contents, Dr. Warre, Mrs Hodgson Burnett, Rev. H. R. Haweis. No.12 for December 1888, contents, The Right Hon. John Morley MP, The Ven. Archdeacon Farrar. 1889 with all 12 sections as: No.13 for January 1889, contents, The Right Hon. W. H. Smith, MP, Mrs. Bernard-Beere, The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon. No.14 for Febuary 1889, contents, Sir John Lublock, Bart, MP, Miss Rhoda Broughton, Rev J. E. C. Welldon M.A. No.15 for March 1889, contents, His Grace the Duke of Devonshire KC, Madame Nornmann-Neruda, Sir CHarles Halle No.16 for April 1889, contents,Mr J. L. Toole, Miss Mary Moore, Sir Edwin Watkin, Bart, MP. No.17 for May 1889, contents, Madam Adelina Patti, Mr Thomas Hardy, The Bishop of Rippon. No.18 for June 1889, contents, General Boulanger, Miss M V White, Hawlwy Smart. No.19 for July 1889, contents, Sir Henry Hawkins, K.B., Miss Alice Cornwell, Mr Charles Wyndham. No.20 for August 1889, contents, Lord Charles Beresford, Lady Carew, Max Or'Rell No.21 for September 1889, contents, The Shah of Persia, Lady Brooke, The Chief Rabbi. No.22 for October 1889, contents, Sir CHarles Russel, Mrs. John Wood, The Rev. Stopford A Brooke. No.23 for November 1889, contents, Professor Tyndall, Mrs. Humphry Ward, Alderman Whitehead. No.12 for December 1889, contents, THe Archbishop of Canterbury, Miss Julia Neilson, Major-gen Sir Francis Grenfell photographs typically 24cm x 18.5cm, mounted on card pages 35.5cm x 24.5cm.
FÜSSLI, J. H. ATTRIBUIERT/UMKREIS (Füssli: 1741-1825), "Mythologische Szene", auf einem nach der Venusmuschel geformten Himmelswagen, welcher von zwei weißen Tauben durch den düsteren Wolkenhimmel gezogen wird, stehen in dramatischen Posen vier Frauen. Die Szene erinnert an die Rettung von Persephone durch die Mutter Demeter und weiterer Gefolgschaft aus Hades' Unterwelt. Öl/Holz (parkettiert), HxB: 31 x 37 cm (45 x 52,5 cm mit Rahmen). Restauriert, Altersspuren, craqueliert, markante Farbplatzer, Firnisgilb. Mit Rahmen (besch.). VERSO Auktionsetiketten Koller und Sotheby's Zürich und Beschreibung.| FÜSSLI, J. H. ATTRIBUIERT/UMKREIS (Füssli: 1741-1825), "Mythological Scene", four women stand in dramatic poses on a celestial chariot shaped after the Venusian shell, which is pulled through the gloomy cloudy sky by two white doves. The scene recalls the rescue of Persephone by her mother Demeter and other followers from Hades' underworld. Oil/wood (parqueted), HxW: 31 x 37 cm (45 x 52,5 cm with frame). Restored, traces of age, craquelure, paint burst, yellow varnish. With frame (dam.). VERSO auction labels Koller and Sotheby's Zurich and description.
Colnaghi & Co. (publishers). A Collection of Select Views in London and Westminster..., circa 1800, printed title, 15 uncoloured engraved plates only, each with a page of descriptive text, contemporary half morocco, heavily worn and frayed with printed label to the upper cover, 4to, together with Shepherd (Thomas H.). London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century, Illustrated by a Series of Views..., Jones & Co. 1829, decorative title page, 187 uncoloured engraved views on 79 sheets, many with tissue guards, slight spotting throughout, contemporary half morocco gilt, rubbed and worn, 4to, with two other volumes similar, but partially excised and containing 222 (only) uncoloured engravings, one volume with hinges and joints cracked, contemporary half morocco gilt, rubbed and worn, the other lacking boards and spine, both 4to, plus Mead (J. publisher). London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies..., 1841, additional decorative title, engraved frontispiece, 70 uncoloured engraved plates, all edges gilt, contemporary cloth gilt, spine partially lacking, rubbed and worn, 4to, plus Ritchie (L.). Windsor Castle and its Environs, Including Eton College, 2nd edition with additions, Henry G. Bohn, 1848, frontispiece of a young Queen Victoria, additional decorative half-title, engraved map of Windsor Park and 13 (complete) engraved plates, slight spotting and finger soiling throughout, contemporary calf, rebacked, heavily rubbed and worn, 8vo, together with Charles Knight (publisher). The Land We Live In, 3 volumes, circa 1850, numerous wood engravings throughout, publishers cloth gilt, boards faded and worn, 4to, with a collection of approximately 650 engravings of London after Thomas Shepherd, numerous duplicates and a collection of approximately 100 views of Oxford and Cambridge by J. Le Keux, each approximately 120 x 150 mm QTY: (approx. 750)NOTE:Sold as a collection of prints, not subject to return.
An Egyptian wood royal shabti for Seti I New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 19th Dynasty, circa 1294-1279 B.C.19cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Bodo Bleß (1940-2022) collection, Berlin, formed from ca. 1960 onwards.The shabti is inscribed with seven rows of hieroglyphs, infilled with black bitumen. The tomb of Seti I was excavated by Giovanni Battista Belzoni in the early 19th Century. Many shabtis from the tomb are now in museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The British Museum, London. Cf. J. Aubert, Statuettes Égyptiennes: Chouabtis, Ouchebtis, Paris, 1974, pp.79-81, pls. 12-13 and H. Schneider, Shabtis, Part II, Leiden, 1977, p. 30-32.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
ALVAR AALTO (1898-1976)Desserte roulante mod. '900'Création en 1937, circa 1965Edition ArtekBouleau, céramique émaillée, bois laqué et cannageH: 59cm. (23 1/4in.); L: 90cm.(35 7/16in.); P: 66cm.(26in.).A '900' trolley by Alvar Aalto in birch, enameled ceramic, lacquered wood and cane designed in 1937 and edited by Artek circa 1965.Footnotes:Bibliographie:M. Emery, Furniture by Architects, Ed Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1983, p. 36, n. 19M. Lahti, et. al., Alvar Aalto Designer, Ed Gallimard, Paris, 2003, p. 88, 174, 175U. Kinnunen, Aino Aalto, Ed Alvar Aalto Museum, Jyväskylä, 2004, p. 77, 223 J. Eisenbrand, M. Kries, Alvar Aalto: Second Nature, Ed Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 2014, p. 534N. Yoshida, et al., 'Feature: Alvar Aalto Houses - Material and Details', a+u. Architecture and Urbanism, n. 606, Mars 2021, Japon, pp. 192-193J. Gura, Sourcebook of Scandinavian Furniture: Designs for the 21st century, Ed. W. W. Norton & Company, New York, 2007, p. 263For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
PUCCI DE ROSSI (1947-2013)Trône 'Terza I'1985Seul exemplaire connuBois, bois peint, PVC, bâche, cuivre et métalH: 132,5cm. (51 15/16in.); L: 38,5cm.(14 15/16in.); P: 61,5cm.(24in.).Nous remercions Mathilde de Rossi pour nous avoir confirmé l'authenticité de cette pièce.The only known model 'Terza I' throne by Pucci de Rossi in wood, painted wood, PVC, tarp, copper and metal designed in 1985.Footnotes:Bibliographie:J-L Gaillemin, Pucci de Rossi, Ed Norma, Paris, 2017, p. 248, n. 01For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
(Diverse works) A collection of thirty one. Gertrude Jekyll. 'Wood and Garden,' original cloth with gilt decorations, ninety monochrome plates including frontis, very light spotting to edge of text block, vg, Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1899; J. H. Kellog. 'Ladie's Guide in Health and Disease,' embossed full leather rubbed, text block detaching form binding, some spotting, plates, International Tract Society, London, 1900; Herbert A. L. Fisher. 'Studies in Napoleonic Statesmanship. Germany,' prize binding with gilt decorations, winners medal from St Peters School, York, some spotting to prelims, At the Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1903; Ernest Seton Thompson. Wild Animals I Have Known,' reprint, rubbed cloth with decorations, plates and illustrations throughout, George N. Morang & Company, Toronto, 1900; With twenty seven diverse works including S. Coleridge-Taylor, F. Kingdon-Ward and Philip Jose Farmer. (31)
A BLUE-PAINTED CAST-IRON STRIKING TURRET CLOCKBy J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, LondonWith two barrels and deadbeat escapement, signed with painted bronze panel in relief J. W. BENSON, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON to the left side and CLOCKMAKER TO H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES to the right side, mounted with later exhibition dial and motion work, on a later square section wrought-iron stand81cm wide; 45cm high (excluding later dial); 39cm deepOverall: 202cm high; 54cm deepSee Mike Bundock and Chris McKay, James W Benson of Ludgate Hill - Turret Clock Makers, Herne Bay, 2002.Condition reportIn unrestored condition. Steel work corroded. With red-painted wood-rod pendulum. Two cast-iron weights. No crank key.
Jennings (C.). The Eggs of British Birds, Bath: Binns and Goodwin, London: Longman, Simpkin, Hamilton, Whittaker, Low and Son, Edinburgh Oliver & Boys, Dublin: J. McGlashan, circa 1850, additional decorative half-title, title page with old collector's blind stamp, 7 chromolithographic plates (including the frontispiece), publisher's advertisements bound at rear, slight finger soiling, later endpapers, modern quarter calf gilt by A. Winstanley of Salisbury, 8vo, together with Nelson (Thomas H.). The Birds of Yorkshire, 2 volumes. London: A. Brown & Sons Limited and also at Hull and York, 1907, colour frontispiece to each volume, illustrated titles, black and white plates after photographs throughout, occasional spotting, red ownership stamps to front pastedowns, publisher's green cloth gilt, 4to, with Yarrell (William). A History of British Birds, 3 volumes, John van Voorst, 1843, numerous wood-engraved illustrations and vignettes throughout, near-contemporary ownership signature to the verso of the front blank, contemporary half-calf, gilt decorated spines with contrasting morocco gilt labels, some wear to extremities, plus Payne-Gallwey (Sir Ralph). The Book of Duck Decoys their Construction, Management and History, John van Voorst, 1886, additional half-title (repaired), hand-coloured lithographic portrait frontispiece, thirteen chromolithograph plates (including two folding), wood-engraved illustrations to text, two pages of advertisements at rear, occasional scattered spotting, later endpapers, contemporary blue cloth gilt, stained and worn, 4to, and Mudie (Robert). The Feathered Tribes of the British Islands, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: Whittaker & Co, Waugh & Innes Edinburgh [and] John Cumming, Dublin 1834, 19 hand-coloured plates including frontispieces, Baxter-type vignettes to title-pages, some spotting and staining, later marbled endpapers, modern half morocco gilt, large 12mo, with another eleven volumes on birds, including examples by Payne-Gallwey, Peter Scott, Witherby Jourdain Ticehurst and Tucker, William Jardine and T. C. Etton, various sizes and condition QTY: (20)
JACKSON, J. A treatise on wood engraving, historical and practical. 1839. W. num. ills. Lge-8°. Cont. h. mor. extra. (Extremities sl. chafed). -- J. BUCKLAND-WRIGHT. Etching & engraving. Techniques & the modern trend. (1953). -- Id. Seven book-cover designs. Carlinapers, 1977. Owrps. Printed in 110 copies (#7). -- And 1 o. (4).
CAESAR. Commentariorum de Bello Gallico, ll. VIII. De bello Civili Pompeiano, ll. III. De bello Alexandrino, lib. I. De bello Africano, lib. I. De bello Hispaniensi, lib. I. - Bound with: Commentarios De bello Gallico ac civili, Henrici Glareani (…) annotationes. - Venice, J. Gryphius, 1552. 2 in 1 vol. (56), 496, (46), 119 pp. W. 5 wood-engrs. figuring fortified cities or parts of their fortifications (Marseille, Bourges, Alesia, Uxellodunum), the first representation of the bridge accross the Rhine built by Caesar & 2 double-p. maps (Gaul and Spain). Rebound in h. vellum. (New endpapers, repaired hole in first 14 lvs. (w. some loss of text), upper margin cut short, sl. yellowed). NOTE: Rare edition of the commentary on the works of Caesar edited by the archaeologist and architect from Verona Giovanni Giocondo (1433-c. 1515) who designed the Palazzo del Consiglio for Maximilian I in Verona and built the Pont Notre-Dame in Paris (rebuilt in 1853). The second part is composed of notes by the Swiss humanist and poet Henricus Glareanus (1488-1563) on the Gallic and Civil war relations by Caesar. - Not in Adams, Machiels, Soltész.
A DRUM SEXTANT BY STANLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1900signed on the plate as per title, with vernier magnifier and sighting tube, with brass cover stamped 'P. Walter Meek' -- 3in. (7.5 cm.) diam.; together with two three-draw leather-covered telescopes, one signed for 'J. H. Steward no 552'; a wood and brass example; and a small bone saw(5)Sighting tube lacking lens. Both leather-covered telescopes optical sound. Wooden example is defective. Bone saw with rust patches.
This stunning R-Type was bodied in Aluminium by E.D. Abbott of Farnham in 'Continental' style. Only a handful were created, and offer fabulous styling for a fraction of the cost of the celebrated Fastback Continental. In June 1952, Bentley’s new R-Type was presented to the public and it owed its name to the fact that the VI Series had, by this time, reached the chassis letter 'R'. The new model continued to utilise the MkVI’s independent front suspension, hydraulic front brakes and six-cylinder 'F-head' power unit, by now extended to 4,566cc. The standard R-Type was a lively performer, achieving 106mph in silence and reached 50mph from standstill in ten seconds, despite a curb weight approaching two tonnes.As usual, the R-Type could be ordered in chassis form for bodying by specialist coachbuilders, and this manual transmission example was the work of E.D. Abbott of Farnham, Surrey. The stylish, streamlined, Continental-style fastback coupé coachwork, designed by Abbott's stylist, Peter Woodgate, had been intended for the superseded MkVI chassis and bore more than a passing resemblance to H J Mulliner's contemporary Bentley Continental. After two prototypes had been completed, Abbott bodied 14 'production' cars, this example being the first. Of the remaining 13, one was fitted with automatic transmission and one was built with left-hand drive.We understand that this example was sold new to The Earl of Sefton, bodied in Aluminium and presented as a two-door ‘Continental’ style coupé in Ascot Grey.OYE 700 is accompanied by a fascinating history file which contains a list of previous owners, confirming that the car’s first owner was indeed the Rt. Hon. Earl of Sefton at Croxteth Hall. In 1968 it became the property of Richard Clover from Worcester and, ten years later, it was registered to the Midland Record Company (Peter John Riley). Jeremy Pemberton of Yellowhammer PLC acquired the Bentley in 1990 before selling it in 2004 to specialists dealers Frank Dale and Stepsons who, according to invoices in the file, carried out quite a lot of work on the car. A Michael Percival is listed as owning the car in 2004 with Eric Adkins in 2005, prior to Mr and Mrs Silverstone, also in 2005. The famous car-collecting dentist, Dr James Hull, added it to his Collection in late 2009 and, naturally, it moved to a previous vendor’s significant Collection around 2012 when Dr Hull sold everything.There are a number of older invoices with the car and it appears that by 1985, whilst in Peter Riley’s custodianship, the Bentley was looking a little sad. A.B.Price, Automobile Engineers of Studley provided an 'estimate' dated 4th February 1985 for 'totally stripping coachwork, rebuilding corroded and damaged panelwork, re-cellulosing the car, replacing wood frame in body structure, completely refitting the interior woodwork and reassembling all fittings etc'. The estimate totalled £14,338. Invoices over the next 18 months totalled over £20,000 from A.B.Price and detail the work completed. Later invoices over the years from Frank Dale & Stepsons and Hillier Hill detail subsequent maintenance and repairs, with the most recent one dated 8th October 2011, recording the odometer reading of 50,572 miles.The history file also contains a number of old V5s, a dozen older MOTs, lots of correspondence, the original ‘buff’ logbook, its R-Type Bentley Handbook, an article by Bill Medcalf entitled 'R-Type Continentals' and a booklet titled ‘Twenty Years of Crewe Bentleys’. There is also a letter from Bentley confirming that, should the opportunity arise, they would be delighted to display OYE 700 at the factory as part of 'The Bentley Experience'.OYE 700 is currently owned by a private Collector who has recently spent over £1,200 with DA Cooper in Sussex on some mechanical work to ensure the car is in splendid shape for the next owner.This was the first of the Abbotts of Farnham aluminium-bodied cars, and one can only imagine the sort of attention the 'swoopy' Continental bodywork would have generated back in 1954, matched only by the sort of admiration it would garner in 2023. This car is effectively the same as a manual Mulliner R-Type Continental, but at a fraction of the price, and rarer. Both cars are alloy-bodied and drive identically.We encourage you to view this remarkable piece of automotive art in the metal and to appreciate the sheer quality on offer.Specification Make: BENTLEY Model: R-TYPE COUPE BY ABBOTT Year: 1954 Chassis Number: B393SP Registration Number: OYE 700 Transmission: Manual Engine Number: B446S Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 51171 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Wood (J G) The illustrated Natural History, Reptiles, Fishes, Molluscs together with two other volumes Mammalia and Birds, two volumes of the Historical Tales of the Wars of Scotland, Larwood (Jacob) The History of Signboards, 1866, Dulcken (H W) Waterloo and Britannia or a chrorographical description of Great Britain and Ireland....1772
Various Natural History Interest: R S R Fitter "London's Natural History", 1945, first edition, A W Boyd "A Country Parish", 1951, first edition, F J North "The New Naturalist Snowdonia", 1949, first edition, H J Fleure " A Natural History of Man in Britain", 1951, first edition, R K Murton "The Wood Pigeon", 1965, first edition, J A Steers "The Sea Coast", 1953, first edition, L Dudley Stamp "Man and the Land", 1955, first edition, J E Lousley "Wild Flowers of Chalk and Limestone", 1950, first edition and Philip Chapman "Caves and Cave Life", 1993
Bugholz-Kleiderständer. 20. Jh. Buche, mahagonifarben gebeizt. H ca. 182 cm, Ø ca. 49 cm. Jugendstil-Kleiderstock mit drehbarer Krone und Schirmständer mit Abtropfplatte, auf 4 gebogten Beinen. Restauriert, leichte Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Bugholz wird durch ein von Michael Thonet um 1830 entwickeltes Verfahren unter Wasserdampf gebogen. Nachdem das 1856 erteilte Privileg zur "Herstellung von Möbeln aus massiv gebogenem Holz" 1869 annulliert wurde, entstanden zahlreiche Möbelfabriken - darunter auch J. & J. Kohn, die das Verfahren so weiterentwickelten, dass ebenso kantige Holzstäbe verarbeitet werden konnten. Versand nicht verfügbar.Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt 2023 | voraussichtlich 19:59 Uhr (CET)Bentwood clothes rack. 20th century Beech, stained mahogany. H approx 182 cm, Ø approx 49 cm. Art Nouveau dressing stick with rotating crown and umbrella stand with drip plate, on 4 curved legs. Restored, slight signs of age/use. Bent wood is bent by a process developed by Michael Thonet around 1830 under steam. After the privilege granted in 1856 to "manufacture furniture from solid bent wood" was cancelled in 1869, numerous furniture factories sprang up - including J. & J. Kohn, who further developed the process so that edged wood rods could be processed as well. Shipping not available.Call time 26 | Oct 2023 | expected 19:59 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Bugholz-Armlehnstuhl. Schutzmarke "Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien, Austria", Brandmarke "Kohn Teschen Austria". Nach 1900. Buche, Sperrholz nussbaumfarben gebeizt. H ca. 93 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 49 cm. Gepolsterter Jugendstil-Armlehnstuhl mit palmettenförmig ausgesparter Rückenlehne und Armstützen, Vorderbeine mit Kannelurendekor; stiltypischer Bezug. Wohnfertig restauriert. Bugholz wird durch ein von Michael Thonet um 1830 entwickeltes Verfahren unter Wasserdampf gebogen. Nachdem das 1856 erteilte Privileg zur "Herstellung von Möbeln aus massiv gebogenem Holz" 1869 annulliert wurde, entstanden zahlreiche Möbelfabriken - darunter auch J. & J. Kohn, die das Verfahren so weiterentwickelten, dass ebenso kantige Holzstäbe verarbeitet werden konnten. Versand nicht verfügbar.Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt 2023 | voraussichtlich 20:00 Uhr (CET)Bentwood armchair. Trademark "Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria", brand "Kohn Teschen Austria". After 1900. Beech, plywood stained walnut. H approx 93 cm, seat height approx 49 cm. Upholstered Art Nouveau armchair with palmette-shaped recessed backrest and armrests, front legs with fluted decoration; style-typical cover. Restored ready for living. Bentwood is bent by a process developed by Michael Thonet around 1830 under steam. After the privilege granted in 1856 to "manufacture furniture from solid bent wood" was canceled in 1869, numerous furniture factories were established - including J. & J. Kohn, which further developed the process so that equally angular wooden rods could be processed. Shipping not available.Call time 26 | Oct 2023 | expected 20:00 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
LOT 015 A Focus on Golf. St Andrews and Photography, 1845 - 1859. By Peter N Lewis, Fiona McDougall, Angela D Morrison. British Golf Museum, St Andrews series =3; oblong, soft card covers; as new LOT 016 Across the Years by Rail. By William H Macleod. Published 1998 by The Pentland Press, Ltd, 1 Hutton Close, South Church, Bishop Auckland, Durham; Black Card Overs; Illustrated dw; as new LOT 017 The Cleghorn Papers. A Footnote to History. Being the Diary, 1795-1796, of Hugh Cleghorn of Stravithie. Edited by the Rev William Neil, with Foreword by Colonel Sir Alexander Sprot, Bart, of Stravithie. containing Three Photogravure Portraits And A Map, In The Old-Time Records and Diaries Series, Published by A & C Black Ltd, 4,5 & 6 Soho Square, London, W.1., 1927; Cleghorn annexed the Island of Ceylon for the British Empire; Blue boards, title in gilt on spine; front cover marked; Signature of E D Ferguson, Dec 29 1928 on fep; this is an ex-Library book, as is evidenced from rear pastedown 017A Another copy, also in blue boards, with mark to front cover; ex Libris, John W Wood; contains a newspaper clipping from un-named newspaper, 1948; book marked as scarce on fep LOT 018 The Missionary of Kilmany: Being A Memoir of Alexander Paterson, with Notices of Robert Edie. By Rev John Baillie. 3rd Edition; Edinburgh: Thomas Constable and Co; Hamilton, Adams and Co, London, 1853; rebound in speckled boards, with black leather around spine and corners; title in gilt on spine; bookplate of George Hankey on front pastedown; protected by plastic dw; a nice copy LOT 018A American Edition; New York: Robert Carter & Brothers, No 285 Broadway, 1853; green cloth, with gilt design on front and rear covers, protected by plastic dw; gilt to edges of pages; a nice copy LOT 019 Four Perthshire Families. Roger, Playfair, Constable, and Haldane of Barmony. By the Rev Charles Rogers. Edinburgh: Privately Printed, 1887; Brown Boards; title in gilt on front cover and spine; “The impression consists of One Hundred and Twenty-five [125] Copies” Bookplate of T M Tod; worn at top and bottom of spine; corners bumped; binding shaky but holding LOT 020 Memorials of The Family of Skene of Skene. From The Family Papers, With Other Illustrative Documents. Edited By William Forbes Skene, DCL LLD, Her Majesty’s Historiographer for Scotland. Aberdeen: Printed for the New Spalding Club, 1887; green boards; title I gilt on spine; crest on front cover; this copy has a newspaper clipping sellotaped opposite front paste-down LOT 021 The Heriots of Ramornie From The XVth to XV111th Centuries. By R C Reid of Mouswald’ With Notes and Reminiscences from 1800 on by Sir William Maitland-Heriot. Printed for Private Circulation. 1931. Printed at the Courier Press, Dumfries; green boards; title in gilt on spine; Presentation Copy, “To Victoria from her affectionate brother, Wm Maitland Heriot, Christmas 1931” LOT 021A Another Copy, inscribed “To Maysie with love from Wm Maitland-Heriot, Christmas 1931” LOT 022 Some Old Families. A Contribution to the Genealogical History of Scotland, With An Appendix of Illustrative Documents. By Hardy Bertram McCall. Birmingham: Printed for Private Circulation [by] Watson & Ball, 1890. Impression Limited to 100 Copies, of which this is No 74, , presented to Wm Lockhart McCall Esq; brown cloth boards; title in gilt on front cover and spine; coat of arms on front cover; some wear to back cover; binding beginning to break, but still holding LOT 022A Another copy, this is No 72 of 100, presented to William McCall Esq, Walthamstow LOT 023 A History of The Family of Seton During Eight Centuries. By George Seton, Advocate, MA Oxon. Volume 1 only. Edinburgh: Privately Printed by T and A Constable, Printers to Her majesty, 1896; Ex Library, National Library of Scotland, with usual Library Stamps; comes in original binding (thick boards); comes in Library slip-case [Books by J B Salmond, 1891-1958] LOT 024 My Man Sandy. Sixth Edition. Sands & Co, Edinburgh; 37 George Street; London: 15 King Street, Covent Garden 1919 LOT 024A The Old Stalker and Other Verses. The Moray Press, Edinburgh & London, 1936. Green cloth; title in gilt on spine; dw, which is dirtied and torn on covers and also on spine LOT 024B Bawbee Bowden: A Sequel to “My Man Sandy” (1922): ; Sands & Co, 37 George Street, Edinburgh, and 15 King Street, Covent Garden, London; blue cloth; illustrated dw; nice copy LOT 24C Flower of the Flex’ red cloth; illustrated dw; [Herbert Jenkins Limited; 3 Duke of York Street, St James’ London SW1; First Published March 1944; Reprinted March 1944; signature of J Carmichael 12/4/52 on fep; dw slightly torn at top and bottom of spine, and also at corners LOT 024D The Toby Jug; First Printing, 1947; Herbert Jenkins Limited, 3 Duke of York Street, Sr James’, London SW1; Red Cloth; Illustrated dw, which is slightly torn at top and bottom of spine; Presentation Copy to “G H Bushnell [ie George Herbert Bushnell, Librarian, St Andrews University Library] who knows the stream that runs by Cargie; J B Almond, March 47” LOT 025 The Provost o’ Glendookie. Glimpses of a Fife Town. By Andrew Smith Robertson; Edinburgh and London, Oliphant Anderson and Ferrier, 1894; original blue boards, title in black ink on front cover and also on spine; part of fep missing LOT 026 Masterton Papers, 1669-1719. Edited , with Pedigree, Introduction and Notes, By Victor A Noel Paton; Edinburgh: Printed at the University Press by T and A Constable for the Scottish History Society, 1893. Extracted from the Miscellany Vol XV of the Publications of The Scottish History Society, Dec 1893, 40 copies only printed for the Editor, this being No 10 of 40 printed for the Editor. Presentation Copy, inscribed “with kindest regards, Victor A Noel Paton, 4th Feby 1894”; blue boards; SHS crest on front cover in gilt; title in gilt on spine LOT 027 The Captains Watson and the Empire Line. By David P H Watson, 1977’ Published by the Author; soft covers, Illustrated; signed by Author on title page; The family belonged Lower Largo. The first Captain of the Empire Line founded George Duncan of Crail was John Thompson Watson (1828-1892), who was born Lower Largo on 12 July 1828, the son of David Watson, weaver, and Margaret Thompson. The father, David Watson, had been born at Craigrothie on 19 Jan 1793, the son of James Watson, weaver, and Elspeth Dall. David Watson died 11 Nov 1832 aged 39 years, and his stone is to be found in Largo Churchyard. John Thompson Watson was apprenticed under Catain William Ovenstone of Leith “for learning the occupation and business of a mariner or sea-faring busyiness” for a period of 4 years, starting May 1 1843. He received his Master’s Certificate (No 10539) on 15 June 1854. He was married to Jane Anderson (1829-1878) of Largo about 1850, and their first child, David Watson (1851-1939) was born on 3 Dec 1851. He started his apprenticeship at the age of 14 in 1865. He received his Master’s Certificate on 15 Oct 1874. He retired from the sea in 1904. A revised edition of the book was published in 1989 by the Deepwater Publishing Company, Ridgefield, Connecticut LOT 028 The Balfours of Pilrig. A History of the Family by Barbara Balfour-Melville of Pilrig. [Edinburgh: William Brown, 5 Castle Street, 1907]; black boards, heavy; gilt crest on front cover; title in gilt on spine; ex Libris, Bookplate of John William Balfour Paul on front paste-down LOT 028A Another copy, Bookplate of Sir Archibald Hamilton Dunbar of Northfield, Seventh Baronet on front paste-down .
A Collection of Books Related To Fife and Surrounding Areas Concentrating On Local Family Histories: LOT 001 The Chalmers and Trail Ancestry of Dr & Mrs Guthrie’s Descendants Genealogy of the Descendants of Rev Thomas Guthrie. DD and Mrs Anne Burns or Guthrie, connected chiefly with the families of Chalmers and Trail, to which Mrs belonged, through her mother, Mts Christina Chalmers or Burns, and her great-grandmother. Mrs Susannah Trail or Chalmers. Also incidental references to the Families of Guthrie and Burns; Compiled ….by Charles John Guthrie, KC, Sheriff of Ross, Cfomarty, and Sutherland. With 96 illustrations. [Edinburgh`; Andrew Elliot, 17 Princes Street, 1902]. Folio, Green Cloth; Original title in gilt on front cover; new title in gilt on spine LOT 002 History of the Family of Anstruther. By A W Anstruther [William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1923; large 8vo; cream cloth, boards; black leather around spine; Title on spine; very, very scarce LOT 003 William Wood (born 1656) of Earlsferry, Scotland, and Some of his Descendants and their Connections. By J Walter Wood [The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1916]; red cloth; title in gilt on front cover and spine LOT 003A. Another copy, rebound in red cloth; title in gilt on spine LOT 004 A Family Record. Privately Printed at The Curqwn Press. Plaistow. London, 1932. Deals with the Charteris Wemyss family, which was connected to the family of Wemyss of Wemyss; this is a presenentation copy “for Dr & Mrs Caldwell with Best Wishes from Hugo & Mary Wemyss” (card). The Preface tells us that the book has been printed for private circulation. “My wife has written it for her children and grandchildren and a few intimate friends” brown cloth; title in gilt on spine; crest on front cover LOT 005 Richard Kennoway and His Friends . By Katherine Steuart (pseudonym of Agnes More Over Logan [Methuen, 1908]; purple cloth, dw; good copy; some of the names are real, some fictitious. She writes of some members of the Macgregor Clan being frog-marched through Fife to Kennoway, where some of them settled and took the surname of Kennoway, but the Richard Kennoway of the title is Richard Greig, whose ancestors are said to include Sir Samuel Greig, founder of the Imperial Russian Navy, and Edouard Grieg, the famous Norwegian composer. One Chapter (Chapter 3) is taken from A Bundle of Old Letters (1789-1793, while Chapter XI is the last of the old letters LOT 005A Another copy, purple cloth boards with lightly faded spine light tanning to tex pages, heavier to text block and end papers; do dw; title in gilt on front cover and also on spine; good copy LOT 006 By Allan Water. The True Story of an Old House. By Katherine Steuart (pseudonym of Agnes More Over Logan [Methuen, 1901]; Another copy has imprint of Andrew Elliot, 17 Princes Street, Edinburgh, 1901; red cloth boards; title in gilt on spine; crest on front cover; marking to spine and also to front cover. The Old House is in Tulliallan parish, tenanted by the Steuart family LOT 007 Alexander Russel [1814-1876; editor of the Scotsman Printed for Private Circulation, Edinburgh, 1876. Consists of series of Newspaper Obituaries. This is a presentation copy to “Jas Dundas of Dundas with Mrs Russel’s compliments” Alexander Russel Edinburgh, 1876 LOT 008 Jock Howieson, or The Lass o’ Cramond Brig. A Romance of Old Edinburgh. By William C Honeyman [Edinburgh and Glasgow, John Menzies & Co’ London, Simpkin, Marshall & Co Ltd, 1893. Illustrated card covers; slight tear to spine; spine and covers marked; This is a presentation copy to “S J Miller with Author’s Compliments;” William C Honeyman lived at Cremona Villa, Newport, and better known as the author on books of the violin and Violin Makers, Past and Present LOT 009 Sir John Scot, Lord Scotstarvit. His Life and Times; By T G Snoddy; Printed by T and A Constable, Edinburgh, 1968. Red Cloth Boards; Illustrated DW; nice clean copy, DW also good LOT 010 Recollections of My Early Scottish Home. [By Henry Maitland of Rankeillour] Scarce [Edinburgh: Maclaren and Macniven, Princes Street, Edinburgh] Brown Cloth Boards; Gilt title on spine; fep cut; author’s name given in ink on title page; place names and the names of persons within text changed but given in ink in margin LOT 011 George Hay Forbes. A Romance in Scholarship. BY W Perry, D.D. London” Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1927; red cloth boards; title in gilt on spine; light foxing to eps; presentation copy to H J Fentiman from J G McCall, 25/IV/47 LOT 012 Sermons By The Late Rev John Laird, D.D., of Cupar Free Church. With Memorial Sketch By His Son, Rev David M.W. Laird, M.A., of Durris, Kincardineshire [Edinburgh: Andrew Elliot; Cupar: J & G Innes, 1897; red cloth boards; title in gilt on front cover and also on spine; slight marking to spine and also to rear cover, otherwise a nice copy LOT 013 The Whytes of Bennochy, Kirkcaldy. By Duncan McNaughton. A5 Reprinted from “The Scottish Genealogist for August 1965. Vol XII No 2. Soft card covers, Pp 7, stapled, rusting; covers marked through ageing LOT 014 The History of Steam and The East Fife Fishing Fleet. By Peter Smith of Cellardyke. Published by James Corstorphine, 45 Hawthorn Street, Leven KY8 4QE. Printed by Levenmouth Printers, 1998. As New
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