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[Stephens, Edward]. Observations upon a Treatise Intituled, of Humane Reason, 1st edition, 1675, worm holes to lower margins at gutter, armorial bookplate of Earl of Macclesfield South Library and first two leaves with blind embossed armorial, contemporary sheep, spine torn, covers loose, 12mo (Wing S5430. An answer to Martin Clifford's Theological 'Treatise of Humane Reason', 1674), together with Longinus (Dionysius), The Works of Dionysius Longinus, O the Sublime: or, A Treatise Concerning the Sovereign Perfection of Writing. Translated from the Greek. With some Remarks on the English Poets, by Mr. Welsted, 1712, light dust-soiling and spotting, bookplate of Earl of Macclesfield North Library and title & following leaf with blind embossed armorial, hinges repaired, contemporary speckled sheep, rebacked, recent red morocco title label, 8vo (2)

Ward (William). An Essay on Grammar, as it may be applied to the English Language. In Two Treatises. The one Speculative..., The other Practical..., London: Robert Horsfield, 1765, early signature to title, some dampstaining and spotting, contemporary calf, 4to, together with [Lily, William], A Short Introduction of Grammar Generally to be used; Compiled and set forth for the bringing up of all those that intend to attain to the knowledge of the Latin Tongue. To which are added useful Observations by way of Comment out of ancient and late Grammarians, Oxford: At the Theater, 1714, engraved frontispiece, early signature to title, bound with [Lily, William], Brevissima Institutio seu ratio Grammatices Cognoscendae..., Additis subinde Observationibus utilissimis, ex Despauterio, Alvaro, Sanctio, Vossio, Busbeio, & quotquot nuper scripsere, Grammaticis Latinis, quae universam artem Grammaticam exhauriunt, Oxford: Š Theatro Sheldoniano, 1714, woodcut device to title, contemporary blind panelled calf, 8vo, and [Lily, William], A Short Introduction to the Latin tongue. First compiled for the use of the English College at Douay, 17th edition, 1793, contemporary marbled calf, gilt decorated spine with red morocco title label, upper joint cracked, slim 12mo in 6s, plus three other early 19th - early 20th century related (6)

Dionysius. Sancti Patris Nostri Epiphanii Constantiae Sive Salaminis in Cypro, 2 volumes, Cologne, 1682, titles printed in red and black with large engraved vignettes, half-title and engraved frontispiece to volume 1, some browning throughout, some marginal worming to last half of volume 1 and at end of volume 2, old stain to lower margin of volume 1, modern calf-backed cloth, slight wear, together with Lohner (Tobias), Instructissima bibliotheca manualis concionatoria in qua de virtutibus, vitiis, sacramentis, Johann Dillingen: Caspar Bencard, 1695, half-title, title in red and black with engraved vignette, some spotting, browning and light dampstaining, small hole to inner margin of Bb4 with minor loss of letters and one side note affected by loss to foremargin of Cc1, contemporary blind-stamped vellum over wooden boards, some marks and wear, plus Baudrand (Michael Antonius), Lexicon Geographicum; in quo universi orbis Urbes, Provinciae, Regna, Maria, & Flumina recensentur, 2 volumes in one, Paris: Francis Muguet, 1670, titles with printer's woodcut device, double column, library label of Bishop Phillpotts Library, Truro to front pastedown, modern half calf, a little leather loss due to label removal, all folio, plus other miscellaneous antiquarian including some further folios (3 cartons)

FICTION (SIGNED COPIES, unless otherwise stated): 1. Faulks, Sebastian: Devil May Care: A James Bond Novel; Engleby; and On Green Dolphin Street, not signed; 2. McDermid, Val: Killing the Shadows; Killing the Shadows (1st. USA edn); The Torment of Others; Crack Down (PB); 3. RAZIER, Charles: Thirteen Moons; 4. Schwartz, John Burnham: Reservation Road; 5. Billingham, Mark: Lazy Bones; 6. Fowler, Christopher: Seventy-Seven Clocks; 7. Archer, Jeffrey: First Among Equals, 8. Buchanan, Marie: Greenshards; not signed 9. Stock, J: Dead Man Running; not signed 10. Grafton, Sue: K Is For Killer (2nd. impression); L is for Lawless (USA 1st); N is for Noose (USA 1st); ; all 3 not signed 11. Fyfield, Frances: Blind Date; not signed. (18)

1. Russell, W. H: The War; 2 volumes- Vol. I: From the Landing at Gallipoli to the Death of Lord Raglan; Vol. II: To the Evacuation of the Crimea. Routledge, 1855-56, 1st. edns. PP507; 486, 2(adverts); portrait frontis to vol.2; original blind stamped cloth; little rubbed; o/w G+;2. Stewart, H; F. de Haenen(ill) : Provincial Russia. A&C Black, 1913, 1st. original gilt decorative cloth, teg G+/VG;3. Griffin & Stephenson: A List of Monumental Brasses Remaining in the County of Kent in 1922. Ashford, Kent, Headley Brothers, nd (1923), 1st. with list of subscribers. 32 plates + ill. Original cloth with gilt lettering and dated 1923; G+;4. Seago, E: A Canvas to Cover. Collins, 1947, 1st. edn. dw(15s.); dw worn; o/w VG;5. Feiffer, J: Sick Sick Sick. Collins, 1959, 1st. edn. dw(10s. 6d), pictorial cloth; VG+/Fine. (6)

LIVERPOOL: 1. MOORE, E: Liverpool in Charles the Second’s Time. Henry Young, 1899, Limited edition of 250 copies only, with Plates and Maps; 4to.Pplii, 188. Original cloth; small nick to head of spine; occasional foxing; o/w VG; 2. Brooke, R: Liverpool, As it was during the last quarter of the eighteenth century 1775 to 1800. Liverpool, J. Mawdsley,1853, 1st. Edn. With 6 plates & 3 woodcuts. 558pp; ex-libra with small blind stamp to tp & plates; original cloth; worn & chipped; o/w G+; 3. Thompson, J: Liverpool & Neighbourhood In Ye Olden Time.. Liverpool, W. Potter, 1894, 126pp. Presentation copy from author to his son; original cloth gilt; covers little blotched; o/w G+; 4. Muir, R: Bygone Liverpool. Liverpool, H. Young,1913, 1st. edn. With 97 plates; 4to. original cloth gilt; VG+; 5. Liverpool Prints and Documents Catalogue.. Liverpool, Library Museum..,1908. 4to. 374pp original cloth gilt; lacking front endpaper; occasional foxing; 6. Budden, C. W: Introduction to the Ancient

Worcester Blind Earl plate with branch handle, 18.5cm diameter

ALBERT PRINCE: (1819-1861) Prince Consort of the United Kingdom, husband of Queen Victoria. An unusual D.S., Albert, at the head, in his capacity as The Lord Warden of the Stanneries in Cornwall and Devon, one page (vellum), large folio, n.p., n.d. (1852). The incomplete and unissued manuscript document, was prepared as an appointment for a Special Deputy Warden and states, in part, 'By virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the forty second year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Third for more effectively raising and regulating a Body of Districts… and now in force we hereby with the approbation of Her Majesty constitute and appoint you the said [blank] to be a Special Deputy Warden with and for the Stanneries in the county of [blank]…' With the blind embossed paper seal of The Lord Warden of the Duchy of Cornwall affixed. The Prince's signature is a little light, although legible. Some very light, minor age wear, VG

Hugh Walpole, a collection of fifteen books, to include Judith Paris, The Blind Man House, The Herries Chronicle, The Fortress, John Cornelius, All Souls Night, Katherine Christian, Rouge Harriers, The Cathedral, Harmer John, Portrait of a man with red hair, The Golden scarecrow, The Bright Pavilions, The Jeremy stories and the Inquisitor, (15)

ELIZABETH BLACKADDER (b.1931) ETCHING PRINTED IN COLOURS 'The Lily' Signed in pencil and numbered 17/100, blind stamped also an AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF 'Elizabeth Blackadder' by Duncan Macmillan Pub. 1999, also numbered 17/100 and accompanying the etching, in slipcase

An early 20th century studded brown leather double hump back sofa with carved frieze and blind fret carved arms, 165cm wide x 86cm high.

Books: William Nicholson - An Alphabet 1978, reprint by Whittington Press on a Columbian hand press by John and Rosalind Randle and Miriam Macgregor, numbered 9 from a limited edition of 150 - comprising descriptive booklet by Edward Craig and signed by him, the extensive run of prints, each with blind stamp and stamp numbered 9, in original box with coloured print to front, 44cm x 32cm

After Joseph Farqhuarson, winter landscape, colour print, pencil signed and with blind stamp, probably Frost & Reed, 51cm x 74cm.

After Lionel Edwards, 'The Cottesmore Hunt' colour print, pencil signed, Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp, published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, 36cm x 52cm.

PROG/CLASSIC ROCK - Excellent collection of 36 x essential LPs. Artists/titles include Free - Tons Of Sobs (UK pink rim ILPS 9089, 'Kirk' credit gatefold sleeve - Ex+/Ex), Cream - Disraeli Gears (UK front laminated stereo 594003 - Ex/Ex), Caravan (x2) - Cunning Stunts and Blind Dog At St. Dunstans, Jethro Tull (x3) - Stand Up, A Passion Play and Minstrel In The Gallery, Joni Mitchell inc. For The Roses, Little Feat inc. Down On The Farm, Sandy Denny - The North Star GRassman And The Ravens (Island Life RE), Ry Cooder, Kevin Coyne, Jackson Browne and Todd Rundgren. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.( VINYL RECORDS )

CLASSIC ROCK/POP - A bumper collection of around 135 x LPs with fab albums! Artists/titles include Blind Faith - S/T (583059), Curved Air - Airconditioning (WSX 3012), Roy Harper - HQ, Van Morrison, Small Faces - S/T (original UK mono LK 4790 - G/VG+), Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys, Chris Spedding, Rick Wakeman, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Scritti Politti, Meat Loaf, Barclay James Harvest, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, Steve Miller Band, Elton John and Manfred Mann. Condition can vary though many titles will grade between VG and Ex.( VINYL RECORDS )

60s-70s PSYCH/CLASSIC/PROG ROCK - Mega collection of 58 x LPs with many collectable albums. Artists/titles include Mike VIckers - I Wish I Were A Group Again (rare mono original SX 6180 - very strong Ex condition record with only one or two very light and minor marks/VG+), Electric Prunes - Release Of An Oath (Reprise UK original RSLP 6316, a VG/VG copy), Love - Forever Changes (butterfly mono K 42015 with early EKL 4013 sleeve - Ex/Ex), Orange Bicycle - Let's Take A Trip On An... (MBT 5003), Blind Faith - S/T, Various -The Psychedelic Salvage Company Volume1 and 2, The Five Day Week Straw People (RE), Pink Floyd inc. More (original UK stereo SCX 6346 with the couple looking 'left' on the 'green' reverse sleeve - lovely Ex/Ex) and Obscured By Clouds, The Spencer David Group, Velvet Opera, Yardbirds, Cream and Graham Nash. Condition is generally VG to Ex.( VINYL RECORDS )

CLASSIC ROCK/POP - A 'time warp' condition selection of 13 x LPs. Artists/titles include Joe Cocker - Happy (HILY 3), Bad Company (x2) - S/T (ILPS 9279) and Straight Shooter (ILPS 9304 with printed inner), Faces - A Nod Is As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse (German WB 56006), Elton John inc. Captain Fantastic, Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard and The Beach Boys. Condition rarely drops below Ex+.( VINYL RECORDS )

INDIE/NEW WAVE/ALT 7" RELEASES - A broad and fine range of 8 x 7" releases. Artist/titles include Death in June - State Laughter/Holy Water (SA 30 6 34), Pussy Galore/Black Snakes - Penetration of the Centrefold/One Shot World (AGN2), Greeting No. 4 - Photos (eat 2), Fuck - Blind Beauty (dial 001), Otto's Chemical Lounge - Otto's Chemical Lounge (REF H), Drooler - Sichert Die Volks-Gemeinschaft (MR-47), Wolf People - Storm CLoud/Cotton Strands (BOR005) and Spare Snare - Super SLinky (CHUTE 001, handpainted first edition of 110, numbered 48, sleeve Ex). Unless stated, condition is Ex+/Ex+.( VINYL RECORDS )

A MAHOGANY DISPLAY CABINET, EARLY 20th CENTURY, with pierced broken arch pediment above the astragal glazed door revealing shelved interior with blind cut frieze and sides above the outset base with single panelled door, similar frieze and sides and on plinth base235cms high.

A GEORGIAN STYLE MAHOGANY FRAMED DISPLAY CABINET by Edwards and Roberts the moulded cornice with dentil frieze above a blind cut panel with a pair of timber glazed doors revealing glass shelved interior the outset base with moulded rim above two fireze drawers on ancanthus carved cabriole legs with paw feet joined by a platform stretcher 262cm x 104cm x 48cm

A PRINT ROSA AND MARISSA, SIGNED W RUSSEL FLINT IN PENCIL LOWER RIGHT, WITH A BLIND STAMP LOWER LEFT. 44.5 X 60.5CM.

A 19th century mahogany carved table, shaped fold over surface over a plain frieze, raised on chamfered straight legs with blind carved and C scroll decoration, joined by X-frame stretchers, 76 by 38 by 77cm high.

Beckett, Samuel. Zone, signed limited edition. The Dolmen Press Dublin Calder & Boyars London, 1972. Limited edition of 250. Crown 4to, 23 p. Original quarter black morocco over blind stamped black cloth; top edge gilt, in the original matching blind-stamped black boards slip-case. Signed by Samuel Beckett.

Boate, Gerard; Molyneaux Gerard and Thomas. A Natural History of Ireland in Three Parts. George Grierson, Dublin, 1726, small 4to, 213pp, 7 fold-out illustrations and three full page illustrations, full calf blind embossed, lacking tile label.

'A Reverie', early 20th Century monochrome proof print after Frank Bernard Dicksee (British 1853-1928) with Burlington Blind Stamp 48cm x 58cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

'Into The Dales', limited edition colour print after Rex Preston signed in pencil with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp 47cm x 80cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A George III mahogany linen press, dentil cornice above a blind fret-cut frieze above two cupboard doors enclosing a converted interior, the base of two short over three long drawers and raised on splayed bracket feet, 30cm by 60cm by 220cm

A floral pattern bedspread and a matching Roman blind

^ A pair of 18th century pink upholstered side chairs with blind fret carved legs, 54cm wide

A George III oak chest of five drawers between blind fret carved stiles, 97cm wide

•AFTER LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) Man Holding Child, reproduction printed in colours, signed in pencil, Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp, 48.5 x 73cms.

•AFTER LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) Fever Van, reproduction printed in colours, signed in pencil, Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp, Headrow Gallery label verso, 44 x 53cms.

GERALD COULSON (BRITISH, B.1926) 'Evening Patrol 1940 - Spitfires of No.92 Squadron during the Battle of Britain', colour print, limited edition 182/500, published by Solomon & Whitehead, blind-stamp lower left, signed in pencil lower right, 56cm x 71cm.

CRYSTOLEUM, 2 gilt framed crystoleums "Blind Mans Buff" and "Ladies on Riverbank"

FLEMISH CABINET, 19th Century carved oak Flemish cabinet, the top frieze with mask decoration, the blind panel doors decorated figures with glazed door to centre, the base fitted 2 drawers and 2 foliate decorated doors also with mask decoration, 60" height

A single curtain, gold ground with check design, made for French doors, 281 x 332cms, with silk tie-back and spear-shaped curtain rail; and a Roman blind in the same fabric, 207 x 105.5cms approximately.

After: Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954) "Femme a La Cruche" Color Aquatint, Engraving and Roulette on Arches Paper. Printed by Jacques Villon 1928, Musee du Louvre, Chalcographie blind stamp on bottom margin. Minor toning to paper. Measures 20-1/4" H x 13-1/4" W (sight), frame measures 26" H x 19" W. Shipping $125.00 (estimate $300-$500)

MARGARET CHAPMAN, a set of three colour prints advertising water, signed in pencil and blind stamps, approximately 27cm x 26.5cm (3)

AN INDIAN WHITE METAL NAPKIN RING, blind shield shaped cartouche, embossed with figures

Late Victorian mahogany kneehole dressing table with an arrangement of drawers and serpentine blind panelled cupboards, on a platform base.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Modern stained unit or bookcase with sliding blind panelled doors.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Victorian walnut, inlaid, blind panelled, mirrored music cabinet.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Reproduction walnut blind panelled cupboard or drinks cabinet, having brush slide and fitted drawers on bracket feet.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Modern oak finish glazed display cabinet or dresser, having two fitted shelves, two doors and three blind panelled cupboards to the base on platform support.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Liberty Records "Old Rockers Never Die" poster 16" x 22" plus Columbia Records Christmas d/s Record shop advertsising poster 20" x 15", Warner Brothers / Reprise LPs & EPs advertisement poster 20" x 15" and 4 record retailer charts for Top LPs featuring ads for "Let it Bleed" by the Rolling Stones 21" x 15" (Dec 1969), Top LPs including Canned Heat "Cook Book" (Feb 1970), Abbey Road at No. 1 poster for record retailer charts from Oct 18th 1969 and the chart from Sept 10th 1969 picturing Yes & Blind Faith. (7)

A Rectangular Rug, Blind and Curtain

An antique Nepalese gilt metal box and hinged cover decorated with typical blind filigree work, 3 x 9 x 5cm.

Edwardian walnut breakfront pedestal desk by Jas Shoolbred & Co, the leather inset top above an arrangement of one dummy and two real drawers, the pedestal supports with two drawers on turned supports and undertier, 137cm w, upper drawers with blind stamp, numbered 622

Rudolf Blind, 19th Century oil on canvas study of figures harvesting AF

Framed limited edition print, signed A Foster, with blind stamp, titled "New shoes"

KINNAIRD ARTHUR: (1847-1923) 11th Lord Kinnaird. English Banker, a leading Footballer and President of The Football Association 1890-1923. Kinnaird played in the second FA Cup final of 1873 and participated in a further eight (an unmatched total of nine) and was on the winning side five times. Rare D.S., Kinnaird, (a good, bold example), three pages (vellum), folio, London, 31st October 1910. The manuscript document is an Indenture between Kinnaird and The Alliance Assurance Company Limited confirming the transfer of mortgage on houses and other property in Southsea and stating, in part, '…being a transfer to the Company of the several mortgages for securing the principal sums therein referred to amounting to the aggregate sum of fifty four thousand two hundred and eighty pounds…' further stating that the sum was 'secured on houses in Clarence Parade (formerly known as Dagmar Terrace) Southsea by the seven indentures… and further secured on houses in Auckland Road and South Parade, Southsea…' Signed by Kinnaird at the conclusion and also bearing several countersignatures of witnesses and directors of the Alliance Assurance Company. With two small red wax seals and one blind embossed red paper seal affixed alongside the signatures. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

GEORGE III: (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Saint James's, 25th October 1806. The partially printed document is a trading licence issued to John Lubbock & Co and other British Merchants on board two neutral vessels (‘the names of which they are unable to set forth’) and permits them ‘to import two cargoes without molestation from Cadiz…' and continuing to list their cargoes as including 'Sarsaparilla, Tallow, Copper, Balsams… Spanish wool, Indigo Hides Skins...Liquourice Juice, Seeds Saffron, Silk…Castile Soap, Raw Materials, Oak Bark….Black Lead….Vinegar and Brandy', being the property of the merchants as specified in their Bills of Lading, further adding that the licence will remain in force for six months. Countersigned at the foot by George Spencer (1758-1834) 2nd Earl Spencer. British Statesman, Home Secretary 1806-07. With blind embossed seal affixed. With blank integral leaf. Some dust staining, tears and creases to the upper and right edges, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, G

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A.L.S., The Queen, in the third person, one page, 8vo, Windsor Castle, 12th September 1837, n.p. [Lord John Russell], on stationery featuring a blind embossed 'VR' crest. The Queen writes, in full, 'The Queen has just received Lord John Russell's communication with respect to Mr. Cobbett and highly approves the course he intends to pursue on this subject'. On the verso is reads '1837 Sept 12 The Queen'.  With blank integral leaf. Very minor tears in three places to the folds at the foot of the page, otherwise, VG Lord John Russell (1792-1878) British Prime Minister 1846-52, 1865-66.

ALBERT PRINCE: (1819-1861) Prince Consort of the United Kingdom, husband of Queen Victoria. An unusual D.S., Albert, at the head, in his capacity as The Lord Warden of the Stanneries in Cornwall and Devon, one page (vellum), large folio, n.p., n.d. (1852). The incomplete and unissued manuscript document, was prepared as an appointment for a Special Deputy Warden and states, in part, 'By virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the forty second year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Third for more effectively raising and regulating a Body of Districts… and now in force we hereby with the approbation of Her Majesty constitute and appoint you the said [blank] to be a Special Deputy Warden with and for the Stanneries in the county of [blank]…' With the blind embossed paper seal of The Lord Warden of the Duchy of Cornwall affixed. The Prince’s signature is a little light, although legible. Some very light, minor age wear, VG

STANLEY HENRY M.: (1841-1904) British Explorer & Journalist. A fine, bold, dark fountain pen ink signature ('Henry M Stanley') with two additional words and the date 21st May 1900 in his hand on a blind embossed House of Commons card. Accompanied by the original self-addressed envelope by the collector A. Horace Page. About EX

RONCONI GIORGIO: (1810-1890) Italian Baritone, created the title role in Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco at La Scala, Milan, in 1842. A.L.S., G Ronconi, three pages, 8vo, New York, 1st May 1873, to [Charles] Santley (‘Carissimo Amico Santley’), on his blind embossed monogrammed stationery, in Italian. Ronconi apologises for his delay in writing to his friend, 'Better late than never… What can I say, it's not my fault, we spent almost the entire theatrical season in wagons, suffocated by trunks!... today I'm writing to tell you I'm in good health as well as I want and I think of you' further remarking ‘I share this note with our mutual friend Sagel and he will tell you face to face the furors, the ups and downs of our season… I hope to give you a handshake next year, if I don't drop dead before'. A letter of good association. VGCharles Santley (1834-1922) English Opera Singer. Noted as the most eminent English baritone and male concert singer of the Victorian era, Santley often sang buffo duets with Giorgio Ronconi and the two also performed together in Mozart’s Don Giovanni in New York in 1872.

ACKTE AINO: (1876-1944) Finnish Soprano. Jean Sibelius dedicated his tone poem Luonnotar to Ackte and she premiered the work at the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester on 10th September 1913, also singing in the first performance of the work in Finland in January 1914. A.L.S., Aino Ackte, four pages, 8vo, Edinburgh, 11th December 1910, to a lady, on the blind embossed stationery of the North British Station Hotel, in French. Ackte thanks her correspondent for her kindness, stating 'I cannot tell you how touched I was by your generosity, as well as that of Mr Gilmour, in sending me these exquisite, adorable flowers. I adore them and it causes me great pain to leave them behind for 2 days' further remarking 'I just got off the train – as you can see - but I could not wait any longer to thank you. Please dear Madam, kindly remember me to Mr Gilmour…' Two small areas of paper loss to the lower edges of the pages, a little crudely repaired although only very slightly affecting a few words of text and not the signature, and with some extremely minor foxing, G

IDYLLS OF THE KING: A good, large 14 x 19 engraving by the artist Gustave Doré(1832-1883, French Artist, Printmaker, Illustrator and Sculptor), the image depicting Lancelot's Remorse, the knight mournfully gazing into a river, being an illustration for the poem cycle Idylls of the King (1859-85) by Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892, English Poet Laureate 1850-92). Signed by both Dore and Tennyson individually to the lower border, both in bold pencil and with their names alone. With a small blind embossed stamp of the Print Society Association to the left corner. With minor foxing and some age wear to the edges, GIdylls of the King is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by Tennyson which retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him, and the rise and fall of Arthur’s Kingdom.

STANLEY FREDERICK: (1841-1908) 16th Earl of Derby.British Politician, Governor General of Canada 1888-93. An avid sportsman, Stanley is famous in North America for presenting Canada with the Stanley Cup, the annually awarded Ice Hockey Championship trophy. D.S., Fred Stanley, one page, folio, St. James's Palace, London, 30th April 1878. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing William Henry Fife to be an Adjutant in the Yeomanry Forces. Signed by Stanley at the foot in his capacity as Secretary of State for War and countersigned by Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1856-95. With a pale blue blind embossed paper seal affixed. Partially mounted to a folio page removed from an album. With light age wear, otherwise VG