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A mahogany open armchair, in George III style, of large proportions, 20th century, with drop-in needlework seat, with blind fret carving to front seat rail and legs, 100cm high, 65cm wide, 57cm deep. Provenance: Longsdon Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports

A stained fruitwood side table, circa 1780, the rectangular top above one long drawer above two short drawers, on square sections legs with blind fret decoration, 79cm high, 84cm wide, 50cm deep. Provenance: Longsdon Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports

THACKERAY WILLIAM MAKEPEACE: (1811-1863) English Novelist. A.L.S., W. M. Thackeray, in his upright hand, one page, 8vo, Onslow Square, Brompton, 30th March n.y. (annotated 1855 in another hand), to a gentleman, on the blind embossed stationery of The Athenaeum. Thackeray apologises to his correspondent for the delay in writing to him, owing to the multitude of letters he receives, and continues to thank him for his kind offer of hospitality in Birmingham. The novelist adds `I have made an engagement to lecture at Edgbaston on the 25th April-to help an old friend of mine an artist who with his family is now in great distress.` Some light overall age wear, otherwise VG.

BLYTON ENID: (1897-1968) British Children`s Writer. A.L.S., Enid Blyton, on the verso of a colour picture postcard featuring an illustration of the Six Cousins, n.p. (Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire), n.d. (1st May 1954), to Gillian Stacey. Blyton thanks her correspondent for their beautifully written letter and generous gift to the little blind children, adding `It is very kind of your club to send this....You must have had a good little jumble sale!` Blyton also remarks that her correspondent`s club sounds exciting and informs her that she has just finished writing a twelfth book. Some extensive, although light, staining and creasing, affecting the majority of the text and signature, all of which however remain completely legible. Only FR

PAUL VI: (1897-1978) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1963-78. Large signed and inscribed 10.5 x 15 photograph, a formal study of the Pope in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Felici of Rome. Signed (`Paulus P P VI`) in bold fountain pen ink to the lower photographer`s mount beneath a three line calligraphic inscription in another hand, in French, to Hossein Ghods-Nakhai, dated Vatican, 29th December 1966. With blind embossed papal seal alongside signature. Some light overall age wear and slight corner creasing, small tear to right edge, not affecting the inscription or signature, G. Hossein Ghods-Nakhai (1911-1977) Iranian Poet, Politician and Diplomat who served as ambassador to the Holy See.

KENNEDY JACQUELINE: (1929-1994) Wife of American President John F. Kennedy, First Lady 1961-63. A.L.S., Jackie, on two sides of a blind embossed crested black bordered correspondence card, n.p., n.d., to `Dearest Kathy & Michel` (Bouvier), her relations in Paris. Kennedy announces that her correspondent`s `French & South American fairy tale books for the children could not have been more perfect-the pictures are so beautiful.` and continues `They are inspiring them to learn French. Those are books they will always treasure & I thank you for thinking of them at Christmas.` Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Kennedy. VG

HENRY VIII: (1491-1547) King of England 1509-47. Very fine D.S., Henry R, as King, at the head, one page, oblong 4to vellum (one membrane), Westminster, 14th December 1533. The manuscript document is addressed to Lord Windsor, Keeper of the Wardrobe, and is a warrant to provide livery for six of the King`s sackbut players, named as Mark Anthony, Peregrine Symon, Nicholas Shakbote, Lewes Vincle, Nicholas Andrewe and Anthony Symon, stating that each of the `shakbotes` is allowed `fowertene yards of chamlet for a gowne price evry yarde iii s iiii d It[em] to evry of them a furre of blak bogy [lamb`s skin] for every of their gownes price every furre four pownde It[em] to every of them eight yards of Damaske for a Jaquet price every yarde viii s....thre yards of velvet for a dublet.` With blind embossed paper impression of the Royal signet seal at the foot. Rare. One small hole in the left margin, not affecting the text or signature, in otherwise remarkably clean and crisp condition. VG. Henry VIII was a renaissance man and his court was a centre of artistic and scholarly innovation and glamorous excess. The King was an accomplished musician and competent performer on the lute and harpsichord who maintained a considerable musical establishment including as many as ten sackbuts, a similar instrument to the modern trombone.

WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland 1830-37. D.S., William R, as King, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 1st November 1830 (the first year of his reign). The partially printed document is a military commission appointing John Gray to be a Captain in the 33rd (or the 1st Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot commanded by Lord Somerset. Countersigned at the foot by Robert Peel (1788-1850, British Prime Minister 1834-35, 1841-46, Home Secretary 1822-27, 1828-30). With blind embossed paper seal. A clean example. VG

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James`s, 7th May 1884. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Henry Martin Ketchen to be a Lieutenant in the Volunteer Forces, 1st Fifeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. Countersigned by William H. Smith (1825-1891, English Bookseller and Newsagent, Secretary of State for War). With blue blind embossed paper seal. Some light creasing and folds, otherwise VG

SOUTH AFRICA: Paul Kruger (1825-1904) President of South Africa 1883-1900. D.S., S J P Kruger, one page, folio, Pretoria, 21st May 1897. The partially printed document, in Afrikaans, grants the rights of full citizenship to Gert Frederik Jacobus van Deventer. Boldly signed by Kruger at the foot and with blind embossed seal; Piet Cronje (1836-1911) South African General. D.S., P. A. Cronje, one page, folio, n.p. (Pretoria), n.d., (August 1897). Cronje`s signature appears at the foot, beneath two lines of text in an unidentified hand, of a printed circular in Afrikaans issued by the Treasury department; Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) British Field Marshal who served in the Boer War, Victoria Cross winner. A.L.S., Roberts, one page, 8vo, Englemere, Ascot, Berkshire, 21st July 1913, to Mrs. Browning, forwarding a photograph (no longer present). With blank integral leaf. Also including a good A.L.S. by J. Edward Leckie, a Canadian soldier serving in the Boer War, three pages, 4to, Spitzkop, 25th September 1900, to Miss. Margaret Greenough, discussing in detail his experiences of the Boer War, in part, `The wily Boer lies along the roadside & occasionally snaps up a convoy with mail going out or coming in. At present I am out here with a squadron….guarding the road and….mine. We live in the mine office….we captured tons of provisions….Tomorrow we start north again & as there are 3000 Boers with light guns reported seven miles up the road we expect some hard fighting….I don`t like this country, no water, no timber & very monotonous. Lots of wind and dust….Eight of our officers are in hospital and two are prisoners….At least 100 men are on foot as we have lost a lot of horses….we lost some awfully fine fellows-seven one day & every one with at least two bullets through him so they died hard…` Accompanied by the original envelope. Some minor file holes to the left edges of the documents and light age wear, G to VG, 4.

BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant General, founder of the Scout movement. Interesting T.L.S., Robert Baden Powell, one page, 4to, Victoria Street, London, 28th February 1916, to Lieutenant Victor C. Roberts of the 7th Highland Light Infantry, on the blind embossed stationery of the Boy Scouts. Baden Powell thanks his correspondent for having let him see his notes on sniping and continues `I too have been going into the question at the front since sniping is of such importance in trench warfare.` He adds `I hope that you have found, as other Officers have told me, that the Scout`s training is a very helpful one towards making men efficient snipers`. Some light overall creasing and minor age wear, one neat, small split to the fold at the right edge, G

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. Intriguing T.L.S., Winston S. Churchill, one page, 4to, n.p. (London), 19th April 1939, to Mr. R. G. Beeson, on the blind embossed stationery of the House of Commons, marked Private. Churchill thanks his correspondent for their letter which he has read and considered and continues `I do not think a trap of the kind suggested would be effective. The Admiralty profess great confidence, which I must say I share, in their power of dealing with submarines.` In concluding Churchill remarks `We never thought the Italians very formidable in the War, nor did their enemies.` Two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, and some light overall age wear, G

HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1934-45. Important Top Secret wartime D.S., A Hitler (an excellent, dark bold fountain pen ink signature), four pages, folio, Berlin, 6th February 1940. The printed document, in German, is housed in a folder bearing the title Instructions for the Commanders of Navy Ships and Vessels stationed abroad in the event of the outbreak of War, marked Top Secret! at the head, and is introduced by a statement, `As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the German Nation, I herewith issue the following instructions to the commanders of Navy ships and vessels stationed abroad, and demand, that they will act accordingly with determination, and shall make use of the ships and crews under their command in all circumstances, as the Honour of the Flag and the interests of the German Nation requires`, which is followed by seven instructions, in part, `1. The orders for the peacetime travelling of the ship will be suspended as soon as the Commander is sure that a War has broken out in which the German Nation is involved…..2. The Commander has to ensure the best possible performance of the tasks assigned to the ship. He carries a great and holy responsibility….it is of the highest importance, that he does his utmost to defend the ship and the flag it carries, despite any enemy subterfuge, or rumours he may encounter….3. I expect the Commander to set an example to the crew, by being determined to fight, by showing the right spirit, and by maintaining a strong discipline and devotion to duty…..4. The military use of the ship and its actions will be decided by special operational orders…When the War orders have been carried out, or become impossible due to damage of the ship or other circumstances, the Commander must look for new tasks for crew and ship. I shall not hold the Commander responsible for the loss or damage of his ship, when this occurs during an honourable battle….Surrender of the ship and striking of the flag for the enemy is impossible for a German warship. Sinking honourably is preferable to striking the flag!….6. I shall deal rigorously against any Commander acting in a dishonourable way, or in a way that is likely to disgrace the German Navy. 7. These instructions must be revealed to all those officers of the ship, who might be suitable as an alternative Commander, as soon as the War breaks out, and after leaving the last German port.` A one page appendix to the document lists, in five points, the powers of the Commanders of the Navy`s vessels and vehicles stationed abroad, in the event of the outbreak of War. Countersigned by Erich Raeder (1876-1960) German Admiral, Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine 1935-43. With blind embossed seal featuring the Nazi Eagle and Swastika. Rare. VG

JOSEPH F PIMM. A pair of coloured etchings, "Morning Light" and "Evening Glow", titled and signed in pencil, Warwick Galleries blind stamp, 19.5cm x 25cm, framed. (2).

A WORCESTER BLIND EARL PATTERNED PLATE, two other dishes and a Crown Devon jug decorated with daisy bell

After F A Stewart, The Craven, a check at Shefford Woodlands, FATG blind stamp, signed, colour print, 24 x 62cm (9 x 24in)

After F A Stewart, The Chiddingfold Nr Ivelle Farm, colour print FATG blind stamp, signed, 24 x 62cm (9 x 24in)

After Frank Elliott, `Joy` and `Grief` Jorrocks subjects, FATG blind stamp, signed in pencil, colour print, 30 x 37cm (11 x 14in), a pair (2)

After Landseer, `The Lory`, engraving of a Parrot published 1875, print seller association blind stamp, engraving, original mahogany frame, 57 x 44cm (22 x 17in)

Tatham (C.M.) The Airman blind-stamp and small tear near head of title original sewn wrappers rubbed and slightly marked 1917 Samways (G.R.) Ballads of the Flying Corps covers slightly mottled 1917 Thomas (Hartley Munro) Songs of an Airman and Other Poems frontispiece portrait covers partly sunned Toronto 1918 Roberts (Flight Lieut. Peter) Take-Off at Dusk dust-jacket slightly torn 1944 first editions all but first original cloth; and 8 others Air Force related 8vo & small 4to(12)

Barker (Robert printer) Common Prayer 1605 black letter title (with woodcut strapwork design) calendar and almanac printed in red and black large woodcut initials throughout separate title with woodcut historiated border for "The Psalter or Psalmes of Dauid" first title detached from main text block and with a few small marginal holes and stains A2 marginal repair to lower corner just touching a sidenote on verso A8 lower corner torn loss of a couple of letters recto and verso no loss of sense of text contemporary blind-stamped calf metal corner- and centre-pieces lacking clasps early rebacking in reversed calf affixed with metal strips upper hinge broken taking with it first title [STC 16329a] folio Robert Barker 1605. ***A handsome production in a very good contemporary binding..

Bude De Asse et partibus eius Libri Quinqz title printed in red and black and within elaborate woodcut architectural border large woodcut initial title with a few small stains and some soiling also with a small hole to head just within image slight loss small worm holes throughout affecting a few letters on all ff. but with no loss of sense handsome contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards original metal clasps pigskin soiled some worm holes [Adams B3100; Renouard Ascensius II 232-233] folio Paris [Josse Badius] [1516].

Eugippius Abbas Lucullanensis. Thesaurorum 1542 2 vol. in 1 woodcut printer`s device to first title and verso of final f. woodcut historiated initials blanks U4

Nicephorus Ecclesiasticæ Historiæ 1555 edited by J.Langus woodcut printer`s device to title large woodcut variant device to verso of final f. woodcut initials title with 16th century ink inscription `Me vita tragedia Laurentius Langley` early ink marginalia in a neat hand some staining and soiling to title A5 & 6 and B1 with marginal repairs affecting a few words of text and sidenotes occasional marginal water-staining small areas of marginal worming to last few ff. of text and to whole of index a few other small stains within text contemporary London blind-stamped calf clasps missing spine worn (?burnt) and repaired rubbed [Adams N216] Basel Ioannis Oporini [1555]. ***Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos of Constantinople the last of the Greek ecclesiastical historians flourished around 1320. .

Hofmann Lexicon Universale 1698 4 vol. titles printed in red and black engraved frontispiece and vignette headpieces some browning contemporary vellum blind-stamped arabesque centre-pieces spines worn soiled folio Leiden Jacob Hackium Cornel Boutesteyn and others 1698.

Titelmannus Compendium Philosophiae Naturalis title soiled occasional light foxing lightly foxed contemporary blind-stamped calf sympathetically rebacked and recornered a few holes and repairs rubbed [Not in Adams] 8vo Antwerp Simon Cocus 1540.

[Estienne (Robert)] Hebræa 1565 device on title repaired tear to upper margin of first few pp. touching title and text staining modern blind-stamped calf 16mo Antwerp In officina Christophori Plantini 1565 Aquila (Prospero dell`) Dizionario Portatile della Bibbia 4 vol. in 2 folding map foxing ownership entry on fly-leaves glossy booklabels original boards rubbed heads of spines damaged 8vo Bassano 1768 and 2 others(5)

De Vos (Martin) Boni et Mali Scientia 1583 fine engraved pictorial title and 53 plates by J.Sadeler after Martin de Vos all trimmed to plate mark and laid down latin quatrain beneath each 1 trimmed with loss of quatrain later blind-stamped calf upper cover detached rubbed spine ends and corners worn oblong folio [Antwerp] [1583].

Aristotle. Ethicorum 1596 woodcut printer`s device to title and verso of final otherwise blank f. marginal worm traces occasionally affecting a few letters water-stained contemporary blind-stamped calf arabesque centre-pieces split to upper spine a few worm holes rubbed [Adams A1818] Frankfurt Heirs of And.Wechel [ & c.] 1596; and another Wechel edition of Aristotle with Theophrastus`s Metaphysics 1585 8vo & 4to(2)

Ramus (Petrus) Arithmeticae libri duo 1599 errata at end [Adams R74] Frankfurt apud Andreæ Wecheli heredes 1599 bound with Scholarum mathematicarum libri unus et triginta [R127] Frankfurt apud Andreæ Wecheli heredes 1599 large woodcut printer`s devices to titles and versos of final ff. of each work woodcut illustrations and diagrams first title with early ink ownership inscriptions including ?Tobias Rosister occasional early ink marginalia browned occasional foxing contemporary blind-stamped calf-backed wooden boards spine painted white and with 2 early ms. labels in red and black ink lacking clasps 4to

Zamoyski (Jan Chancellor of Poland) De senatu Rom interesting early ms. notes on title and flyleaf bookplate of Sebastian Hoegger rather browned contemporary vellum from a 15th Cent. rubed and browned bound with Facius (Caspar) Axiomata bellica Strassburg Zetzner 1608 Jaunin (Claude) [ and A. Nycole]. Les compliments de la langue francoise contemporary vellum from an early printed book bound with 3 pieces by Pierre Matthieu Lyons 1624 [Paul the Deacon] Historiae miscellae contemporary tawed pigskin blind stamped with arms probably of the monastery of "B. Mariae in Salem" (insciption on title) one clasp broken Ingoldstadt 1603; and 2 others; from the Donaueschingen library 8vo(5)

Serarius.Iosue 1622 Johann Albin 1622; Iudices et Ruth explanati Balthasar Lippe 1619; In libros regum et paralipomenon commentaria posthuma Balthasar Lippe 1617 bound with another 3 works by the same together 6 works in 2 vol. the first two with engraved historiated titles the third with engraved border of coats-of-arms on dedication some browning contemporary alum-tawed pigskin with silk ties (some lacking) both blind-stamped but not uniform the first with central panel depicting the crucifixion surrounded by border of prophets a little rubbed and soiled vol.1 with upper cover warped folio Mainz ***The author was a Jesuit professor of exegesis at Mainz university he wrote several commentaries on books of the Bible as well as anti-Lutheran polemics..

Ronsard (Pierre de) Oeuvres 1623 2 vol. half-title engraved additional pictorial title and 9 (of 11 as often) portraits woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces feint blind-stamps to title and a few other ff. lightly browned some staining to lower margins towards end very occasional spotting a few small stains contemporary calf rebacked corners worn rubbed and scuffed a handsomely printed edition with wide margins folio Paris Nicolas Buon 1623.

Puente.Mirabilis vita..Marinae de Escobar 1672 2 vol. half-title in vol.1 both vol.with engraved titles within architectural border and engraved portrait browned contemporary blind-stamped alum-tawed pigskin a little soiled folio Prague Typis Universitatis Carolo-Ferdinandeae in Collegio Societatis Jesu... 1672-88. ***Scarce account of the life of the Catholic mystic..

Kolb (G.) Series imperatorum regum a crisp copy in contemporary sprinkled sheep bit worn Freiburg Handler 1717 Tursellinus(H.)Epitome historiarum contemporary blind stamped smooth calf covers cracked Koln Kinckius 1670; and others similar from the Donaueschingen library 8vo

Erasmus (Desiderius) Apothegmatum...1547 title with woodcut printer`s device woodcut initials water-stained particularly to all to sig.C causing loss to lower corner of title affecting a couple of letters front pastedown and title with 16th 18th and 20th century ink ownership inscriptions contemporary ornately blind-stamped calf lacking clasps corners worn rubbed [Adams E496] 8vo Cologne Martinus Gymnicus 1547.

Boccaccio (Giovanni) Comedia 1558 title with woodcut printer`s device holed and laid down occasional foxing or staining contemporary vellum lower cover wormed Venice de la Speraza 1547; and 4 other defective 16th and 17th century Continental Books including a 1567 Homer in an attractive contemporary blind-stamped binding folio et infra. sold not subject to return.(5)

Brandmueller Conciones Funebres CLXXX 1579 [Not in Adams] Basel ex officina Petri Pernæ 1579; Conciones Nuptiales XL ex Veterre Testamento [Adams B2662] Basel ex officina Petri Pernæ 1579 occasional later ink marginalia lightly browned a few small stains small early library ?brand mark to upper edge and front cover of binding contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards central portraits to covers lacking clasps worn at extremities rubbed and soiled 8vo

A very large golden fully jointed Pedigree teddy bear with moulded nose and felt backed eyes. Velour pads. With a musical movement playing "Three Blind Mice". Excellent condition, 31in H

A Worcester Blind Earl dish, painted with a floral spray and individual blooms, a ladybird creeping along the rim, unmarked, c.1760, restoration to the rosebud, 15.8cm.

AFTER L.S. LOWRY - The Lonely House, colour print, pencil signed in the margin and with `FATG` blind stamp, 11 1/2" x 20", unframed.

AFTER L.S. LOWRY - Street Scene, colour print, pencil signed in the margin and with `FATG` blind stamp, 11" x 8 1/2", unframed (see illustration).

PRINTS - AFTER BARTOLOZZI Venus and Cupid A PRINT with two female and one male figure and a COMPANION, Blind Man`s Buff, the boy with one blindfolded and other supervising girl, PRINTS, 27cm diameter in a gilt gesso glazed frame with black and gilt glass fi"llet

After Arthur Delaney, pencil signed Limited Edition print. Bears publishers blind stamp, Market Street, Manchester, 31 x 28cms

After Helen Bradley, pencil signed print. Hollinwood Market, Oldham. Bears publishers blind stamp, 46 x 96cms

An oak eight day longcase clock, the 27cm gilt chapter ring with roman numerals, the dial with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed Jno Stokes, Bewdley, four pillar movement, the trunk enclosed by an arched panel door, plinth base, the hood with blind fret carved frieze flanked by pilasters, height 203cm (80in.).

A 20th century mahogany floor standing corner cupboard, the dentil cornice over astragal glazed doors and blind covered base, 65 cm wide, together with two various walnut coffee tables.

A 20th century walnut breakfront bookcase, the pair of central blind doors flanked by glazed cupboards, raised on ogee bracket feet, 168 cm wide.

A pair of George III pepper casters of baluster shape, with part blind piercing to the covers, London 1781, maker Samuel Wood, 12cm high, total weight 6.75ozs (2).

A 19th Century carved white marble standing figure of Bartimaeus, the semi nude figure wearing a tied drape around his waist, holding a pot of fish and standing beside a tree stump, on a canted oblong plinth, 168.5cm (5ft 6 1/2in) high. * Bartimaeus was a blind road side beggar, who’s sight was restored by Jesus whilst on the road to Jerusalem.

A 19th Century Japanese carved hardwood and shibyama decorated cabinet on stand, the upper part with an arrangement of open compartments and cupboards enclosed by panel doors, decorated with children at play, a bird on a swing with hanging vase of flowers, further vases and urns of flowers and figures in garden landscapes, heightened in ivory mother of pearl and gilt lacquer, the centre with two carved ivory figures of dogs having further blind fret panels of bamboo and with two short drawers at base, the stand containing three short drawers with flowers, fruit and foliage heightened with ivory, mother of pearl and gilt and with pierced apron below, 112cm (3ft 8in) wide x 148cm (5ft 10 1/4in) high.

A George III mahogany chest-on-chest, the dentil moulded pediment with a blind fretwork frieze above two short and three long drawers flanked by fluted canted corners, the base fitted with a brushing slide above three further drawers, on ogee bracket feet, width approx 113cm.

A George V mahogany bowfront display cabinet, with blind fretwork decoration, fitted with a pair of glazed doors, on cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

A 19th Century Chinese Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair, the lattice back and arms above a drop-in seat covered in a chinoiserie style needlework, raised on blind fretwork block legs.

ROCK, W. & H. (publisher). An album of original watercolours, pencil drawings and ink inscriptions. London: [n.d. but circa 1870.] Depicting landscapes, portraits and seascapes. (Occasional spotting.) Contemporary calf blocked in blind, g.e. (slightly scuffed). – And two further albums containing ink inscriptions, one in German, the other titled `Extracts` (3).

MORRIS, Francis Orpen. A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds… second edition. London: George Bell and Sons, 1875. 3 vols., 4to (252 x 170mm.) 2 coloured frontispieces only, 230 coloured plates. (A few leaves with minor spotting.) Original cloth blocked in gilt and blind (extremities slightly bumped, stitching slightly weak).

MORRIS, Francis Orpen. A History of British Birds… second edition. London: George Bell and Sons, 1870. 6 vols., 8vo (254 x 170mm.) 365 hand-coloured plates. (Occasional spotting or browning.) Original cloth blocked in gilt and blind (extremities slightly bumped, stitching slightly weak, a few leaves now loosely inserted).

[CHARRON, Peter. Of Wisdome, Three Bookes written in French translated by S. Lennard. ?London: n.d. but circa 1606-1620.] 4to signed in 8s (187 x 133mm.) (Lacking title-page and blanks.) Near contemporary calf gilt, the upper covers with centrally-placed quatrefoil scroll motif contained within gilt and blind line borders, gauffered g.e. (rubbed and scuffed).

[BUTLER, Samuel.] Hudibras… with large annotations and a preface by Zachary Grey. Cambridge & London: 1744. 2 vols., 8vo (194 x 118mm.) Engraved portrait frontispiece and 16 engraved plates (5 folding) by William Hogarth. (Occasional light browning.) 19th century green calf tooled in gilt and blind, the spines in six compartments with raised bands, red morocco lettering pieces in the second and fourth, the others with repeat decorations in gilt (rebacked and restored).

GOSSE, Philip Henry. Actinologia Britannica, a History of the British Sea-Anemones and Corals. London: 1860. 8vo (224 x 138mm.) 12 plates (11 coloured). (Some light browning and spotting.) Original cloth blocked in gilt and blind (extremities bumped, stitching weak).