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Click here to subscribeHarthacnut (1035-1042), Penny, Hand type, Lund (Sweden), Toki, +narecnv around armoured bust left, hand raised before face, rev. +tooci: on lvdi, kidney beans in first and fourth quarters, 1.08g/3h (Becker H35/226; S 1170). Peckmarked, otherwise about very fine and toned; a scarcer type £500-£700
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT, Ptolemy VI, Tetradrachm, c. 180-70, diademed bust right, wearing aegis around neck, rev. πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, no control marks, 12.20g (Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 268). Some roughness and a few scratches on reverse, otherwise very fine £80-£100
Roman Republican Coinage, M. Furius Philus, Denarius, c. 119, head of Janus, rev. Roma crowning trophy of Gallic arms, 3.91g (Craw. 281/1; BMCRR Italy 555-61; RSC Furia 18); Æmilius Lepidus, Denarius, c. 114-113, female bust right, rev. equestrian statue right on arcade of four columns, 3.78g (Craw. 291/1; BMCRR Italy 590-5; RSC Æmilia 7); Q. Lutatius Cerco, Denarius, c. 109-108, head of youthful Mars right, rev. galley right within oak wreath, 3.92g (Craw. 305/1; BMCRR Italy 636ff; RSC Lutatia 2) [3]. Very fine or better, but second with edge marks at 1 o’clock £100-£150 --- Provenance: First bt Spink May 1970; second bt A. Brown November 1971; third bt P. Minns June 1969
Roman Republican Coinage, Ti. Quinctius, Denarius, 112-1, bust of Hercules draped in lion-skin seen from behind, club over shoulder, rev. two horses advancing left, one with rider, rat below, 3.92g (Craw. 297/1a; BMCRR Italy 566-8; RSC Quinctia 6; RCV 174). Very fine, strong portrait £100-£120 --- Provenance: Bt Spink March 1974
Roman Republican Coinage, M. Cato, Denarius, c. 89, female bust right with hair bound, rev. Victory seated right, holding palm and patera, 4.02g (Craw. 343/1c; BMCRR Italy 659-61; RSC Porcia 6; RCV 247). Light scratches and surface deposits on reverse, very fine, toned £80-£100 --- Provenance: SNC January 1982 (85)
Roman Republican Coinage, L. Papius, serrate Denarius, c. 79, head of Juno Sospita right, rev. Griffin bounding right, 3.48g (Craw 384/1 [symbols 63]; BMCRR 3039; RSC Papia 1); M. Volteius, Denarius, c. 78, draped, helmeted and laureate bust right, rev. Cybele driving lion biga, 4.05g (Craw. 385/4; BMCRR 3179ff; RSC Volteia 4); Cn. Lentulus, Denarius, c. 76-5, Spain (?), diademed and draped head of Genius right, sceptre over shoulder, rev. sceptre, globe and rudder, 3.92g (Craw. 393/1a; BMCRR Spain 52; RSC Cornelia 54) [3]. About very fine £100-£150 --- Provenance: First bt Spink April 1975; second bt Spink September 1980; third bt P. Munro-Walker May 1971
Roman Republican Coinage, C. Hosidius Geta, serrate Denarius, c. 68, large draped and diademed bust of Diana right, quiver and bow over shoulder, rev. boar right with spear protruding from back, attacked by hound below, 3.92g (Craw. 407/1; BMCRR 3386-7; RSC Hosidia 2; RCV 347). Scratch on neck and in reverse field, otherwise good very fine £100-£120
Roman Republican Coinage, P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, c. 60, diademed and draped bust of Leuconoë right, dolphin behind, rev. Jupiter driving quadriga left, 3.68g (Craw. 420/2a; BMCRR 3845-7; RSC Plautia 12; RCV 376). Obverse very fine, reverse nearly so, grey tone with iridescent fields £100-£120 --- Provenance: Bt Spink February 1972
Roman Imperial Coinage, Tiberius, Denarius, Lugdunum, after 16 AD, laureate bust right, rev. Livia seated right on ornate stool, holding sceptre and olive branch, 3.55g (RIC 30; RSC 16a; RCV 1763). Light cleaning scratches, otherwise very fine, toned £50-£70 --- Provenance: St Olave’s Grammar School Collection (Kent)
Roman Imperial Coinage, Claudius, Denarius, Lugdunum, 44, laureate bust right, rev. Pax-Nemesis, winged and draped, advancing right, holding caduceus and pointing down at snake, 3.68g (RIC 28; RSC 56). Light surface marks consistent with being a field find, otherwise very fine and very rare £300-£400
Lawrence, D. H., Joseph Conrad, Norman Douglas and others Collection of works comprising: Lawrence, D.H. Pansies. London: P. R. Stephensen, 1929. 'Definitive edition' (Roberts), one of 500 copies signed by the author, 8vo, original wrappers, glassine dust jacket (slightly chipped at spine ends) [Roberts A47c]; Idem. The Story of Doctor Manente, being the Tenth and Last Story from the Suppers of A. F. Grazzini called Il Lasca. Translation and Introduction by D. H. Lawrence, Florence: G. Orioli, 1912. First edition, deluxe issue, one of 200 'special copies ... on Binda hand-made paper' signed by the author, 8vo, original simulated vellum with matching slipcase, slipcase slightly distressed [Roberts A45a]; Idem. Lady Chatterley's Lover. Florence: privately printed [verso of title: by the Tipografia Giuntina], 1928. 'Second edition, limited to 200 copies' (i.e. first edition, cheap-paper issue), square 8vo, contemporary black cloth, [4] 365 pp., original wrappers bound in, browning (stronger in margins), pencilled marginalia and underlining, a few closed marginal tears, pp. 207/8 loose [Roberts A42b]; Conrad, Joseph. The Secret Agent. A Drama in Three Acts. London: privately printed for subscribers only by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 1923. First edition thus, one of 1000 copies signed by the author, 8vo, original blue boards, white paper backstrip, dust jacket, fore and bottom edges untrimmed, largely unopened, duplicate spine-label tipped to rear blank; Idem. Three Plays. Laughing Anne, One Day More and The Secret Agent. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1934. First edition thus, 8vo, original red cloth, dust jacket, inscribed 'To Harold and Ada, affectionately from their friend Jessie Conrad, 1934' on the front free endpaper, spotting to edges and outer leaves; Douglas, Norman. How About Europe? Some Footnotes on East and West. Florence: privately printed, 1929. First edition, one of 550 copies numbered and signed by the author, 8vo, original patterned boards, inscribed 'To my great ... generous and dearly loved friend Frank (Frank Holliday), from ... K (Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji), June 10 MCMLIII, Corfu [...]' on the front free endpaper; and 6 others, comprising: Joseph Conrad, The Rover, 1923 (first edition, later blue calf gilt by Bayntun); Norman Douglas, Together, 1923 (large-paper issue, one of 250 copies signed by Douglas); idem, Summer Islands, 1931 (one of 550 copies signed by Douglas); W. Somerset Maugham, The Vagrant Mood, 1952 (one of 500 copies, signed); T. E. Lawrence, The Mint, 1955 (one of 2000 copies, 4to, original quarter morocco, slipcase); and a gelatin silver print photograph of Jo Davidson's bust of D. H. Lawrence inscribed on verso of mount 'This photograph belongs to Martin Secker' (12)Note: Harold Goodburn (1891-1966), recipient of this copy of Conrad's Three Plays, was tutor to Conrad's son John (1906-1982) at the King's School, Canterbury.
A 9ct gold and ruby 1875 full gold sovereign pendant on chain. Victoria young bust, St George & Dragon Obvs. Set to a 9ct filigree and ruby set pendant, hallmarked Birmingham, date letter C and adorned within a halo of round mixed cut natural rubies. 9ct gold hallmarked back chain. Total weight 18.62g / Coin 7.98g
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NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14,1815. A very fine L.S., Np, as an apostille approving a report, signed to the left border of a letter signed by BERTRAND HENRI GATIEN (1773-1844) French General. Count Bertrand and Grand Marshal of the Palace. Bertrand was aide-de-camp to Napoleon I and the closest officer to Emperor who had full confidence in him. He served during the expedition to Egypt and the Battles of Austerlitz, Wagram, Leipzig and Waterloo and accompanied Napoleon I to Elba in 1814 and to St. Helena in 1815. Bertrand was condemned to death in 1816 but did not return to France until Napoleon´s death when King Louis XVIII granted his amnesty. In 1840 Bertrand went to St. Helena to bring Napoleon´s remains to France. L.S `Bertrand´ one page, folio, Portoferraio, Elbe Island, 15th September 1814, in French. Napoleon approves a request sent by General Bertrand referring to a Court sentence `Vincent Berti, from Marciana, has been condemned by the Tribunal to a sentence of five years in prison and to be exhibited for one hour at the public square for having injured..´ Bertrand further explains the difficulty of putting in practice such Tribunal sentence, saying `Such public exhibition must be taken in charge by a public executor of the Ministry, and although we have tried and looked for someone, it has been impossible to find a person who could take in charge such task´ Bertrand explains that the five years in prison cannot be counted until the public exhibition has taken place, and suggests that the obligation of the exhibition would be withdrawn and send him to jail, and Napoleon approves the request. Paper with very attractive watermark of a laureated bust of the Emperor. Very small creases to the edges. G to VG
EUROPEAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed 10 x 8 photographs and slightly smaller by various European film stars, mainly Italian, comprising Vittorio De Sica (in costume as Carlo Reani in a scene alongside other actors from the comedy film The Last Five Minutes, also signed by Rossano Brazzi, with a hurried signature, and Sophie Desmarets), Andrea Checchi (in costume as Colonel Sermonti from the war drama film Attack and Retreat, 1964), Peter van Eyck (in costume as Hafner in a scene from the war drama film The Impostor, 1944), Fabio Testi (in costume as Diaz in a scene from the political thriller film Nada, 1974), Eleonora Rossi-Drago (in costume as Elena Landa in a scene from the film The Slave, 1953), Walter Chiari (in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Angelo Pincilli from the comedy film Monte Carlo or Bust!, 1969), Raf Vallone (in costume as Thanos from the film Phaedra, 1962) and Melina Mercouri (in costume as Donna Lucrezia in a scene from the film The Law, 1959). All are signed in bold blue or black fountain pen inks, most to clear areas of the images, and the majority are inscribed. Generally VG, 8 Provenance: The present photographs originate from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.
INNOCENT IX: (1519-1591) Pope of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States fin 1591. His papacy lasted only two months, one of the shortest ever. Born Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti. Extremely rare L.S., only three documents signed by him have ever been recorded in private hands, signed `G.A. Car.l S.ti-Quattro´, (“G.[iovanni] A.[ntonio] Car.[dina]l S.[an]ti-Quattro”), Cardinal of the Roman Basilica Santi-Quattre-Coronati,one page, folio, Rome, 24th September 1588, addressed to the Vice-Legate of Bolonia, in Italian. The future Pope Innocent IX tries to appoint the uncle of one of his subordinates, member of the powerful Inquisition, into the “Compagnia de Salaroli”, stating in part `Intendo che alli mesi passati Messer Evangelista Salicini, zio di Mons.r Salicini che fatica (sic-lavora assidumente) nel S.t Officio, renuntiò il luogo del numero de gli honorevoli huomini della Compagnia de' Salaroli a Ms Hercole, suo figliolo, il quale hora è passato da questa vita et desiderando esso Ms Evangelista rihaver in persona sua il detto luogo, che per cento et più anni è stato in diverse persone della sua Casa, ritrova in ciò difficoltà per molte prattiche fatte in servitio d'un fumante, ch'è - siccome mi vien detto - incapace del luogo per i Statuti della Compagnia..´ (“I mean that Messer Evangelista Salicini, uncle of Mons.r Salicini who works assiduously in the S.t Officio, takes the place and number of the honoured man of the Compagnia de 'Salaroli, Mr Hercole, his son, who has now passed away from this life and since he wishes Ms Evangelist to have in his own person the said place…”) The letter bears to the verso a paper seal affixed, and alongside a draft manuscript in the hand of Anselmo Dandini which was going to be his response to Innocent IX. According to this draft letter, Dandini was pleasing Innocent IX request. Small overall age wear, otherwise G The present letter is addressed to the Vice-Legat of Bolonia, Anselmo Dandini (1546-1608) Jurist and former Apostolic Nuncio in France. Dandini was replacing Alessandro Damasceni Peretti (1571-1623) a nephew of Pope Sixtus V, and future Cardinal at the early age of 14. Well remembered for his impressive bust done by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Giulio Cesare Salicini (1541-1606) Jurist and member of the Inquisition. Bishop of Rimini from 1591. The Company Salaroli was founded in 1376 and was the original producer, and still is at today´s date, of the worldwide famous Mortadella of Bolonia.
`Would you be so kind as to leave l´Age d´Airain in the garden..´RODIN AUGUSTE: (1840-1917) French Sculptor. A fine A.L.S., A Rodin, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Bénédite, in French. Rodin refers to his first bronze work “l´Age d´Airain”, and states `Vous seriez bien aimable de laisser l´age d´airain dans le Jardin. Quand au buste de Laurens la patine est trop égale, si vous avez le temps et que vous le désirez je pourrai le faire repatiner..´ (“Would you be so kind as to leave l´age d´airain in the Garden. Regarding Laurens' bust the patina is too even, if you have the time and if you wish, I can have it re-patinated”) To the left border, in vertical and red ink, Rodin adds `J´espere que j´aurai un exemplaire des dessins reproduits a offrir au musée´ (“I hope that I will get a copy of the reproduced drawings to offer to the museum”) Small creasing with a small tear to the left edge, only affecting one word, but not affecting the signature. G L´Age d´Airain is Rodin's first bronze statue, from 1877. It brought him notoriety at the age of 37, prompting government work requests before private petitions multiplied. It is on display at the Musée Rodin and the Musée d'Orsay.
`..I have there in my studio for several days a large canvas still all white and blank..´DELACROIX EUGENE: (1798-1863) French Painter. Regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school, he is also considered one of the last old Masters of painting, and one of the few who was ever photographed. Rare lengthy A.L.S., `E. Delacroix´, four pages, 4to, n.p., 1st of December [1829], to Monsieur Felix Guillemardet, in French. Delacroix commences referring to the women and soirées that his correspondent, who is on holiday out of Paris, mentioned in his letter, and states in part `Depuis longtemps tu n´avais tant pris de vacances…je t´avertis que tu es mortel et que les plaisirs sont mêlés d´amertume. Encore, ne sont-elles pas toutes si insipides… tu trouveras, je n´en doute pas, quelques infidélités à faire à ta belle Parisienne, que ta discretion couvre d´un voile mystérieux et louable. On trouve en province de certaines beautés… Il n´est pas rare d´y trouver au milieu de ces troupeaux de niaises prétentieuses… quelque caractère singulier et saillant dans de jolis petits corps´ (“It's been a long time since you took so many vacations… I warn you that you are mortal and that pleasures are mixed with bitterness. Still, aren´t they all so insipid… you will find the way, I have no doubt, to make some infidelities to your beautiful Parisian couple, whom your discretion covers with a mysterious and praiseworthy veil. You can find in provinces certain beauties… It is not rare to find there in the middle of these herds of pretentious fools… some singular and salient character with pretty little bodies”) Delacroix further refers to a painting he is not starting yet, and refers to his mood and his artist self-esteem, and states `J´ai là dans mon atelier depuis plusieurs jours une grande toile encore toute blanche et vierge;…Tu chatouilles mon amour-propre d´artiste avec le succès… je me croirai bientôt moi-même un ancient..´ (“ I have there in my studio for several days a large canvas still all white and blank;... You tickle my self-esteem as an artist mentioning success... I will soon believe myself an ancient...”) Delacroix writes his fourth page to the upper and lower borders of the address leaf, bearing a red wax seal in fine condition, showing a bust portrait. Overall creasing, otherwise G
A Charles I silver pierced counter box, cylindrical form, the pull-off cover with medallic bust of Charles I to left, the base with a bust of Queen Henrietta Maria, containing a set of thirty three counters in imitation of engraving (by or after Simon van de Passe), the medal on the pierced box cover, and that on the base, in the style of Thomas Rawlins, the side three panels pierced with foliate decoration, height 2.8cm, approx. weight of box 0.53oz. Provenance: The Arthur Holder Collection.
A GOOD ENGLISH SMALLSWORD C.1730, 78cm flattened diamond section blade etched and gilt for its entire length with bands of repeated foliage and the garter motto Honi soit quis mal y pense, reverse with bust portrait, ormolu hilt retaining much original gilding, hilt of conventional form with large pas d'ane rings, fine copper wire bound grip, contained in its wooden scabbard with tooled brown leather covering (some missing) and retaining its original belt hook.
Anna Louisa Swynnerton ARA, RP (1844-1933) - Portrait of Emma Woods, bust length, in a black dress with gold brooch and lace cap, by a window, oil on canvas, 51 x 44cm, in the original gilt frame Emma Woods, nee King (1806-1896), was the wife of Samuel Woods (1808-1891), Quaker merchant. She was the daughter of Frederick Benjamin Lautenschlager who adopted the surname King (1781-1859), wholesale grocer, tea merchant and sugar refiner of London and his wife Emma Austin Good original condition, unlined, beneath glass, never cleaned, no restoration
English School, early 19th c - Portrait of a Young Woman, bust length in a white dress, an ermine trimmed cloak around her shoulders, oil on canvas, 56 x 40cm, unframed Restored and lined, preserving the original stretchers, by David Messom Fine Paintings for a former owner in 1976 and in the same good condition, possibly in need of a light clean
A 1950s two-piece gold brocade wiggle skirt and over-dress, circa 1954, the dress of shift form, with slits up each side, revealing the skirt beneath, bust 42", waist 30", together with a matching pair of gold lame evening gloves. Worn by the vendor's mother on an official state visit abroad; together with a Sudi Creation silk dress coat, embellished with ribbon and beads. (4)
An 18th century portrait of a lady wearing a beaded bonnet, oil on canvas, unsigned, oval, 59.5cm x 49cm, set within a moulded black painted frame with gilt slipThe frame 74cm x 84cm, the frame with some slight losses and in need of repainting with signs of old wear, the painting with crack to the surface, particularly through the centre of the face as can be seen in the photograph, wear to the paint surface overall, further losses to the paint particularly around the bust, generally a decorative painting but in poor condition.
An 1844 Model Penny. Good Very Fine. Obverse - The inner disc shows the young bust of Victoria, facing left with the legend around "Victoria Reg:" meaning "Queen Victoria". This set within a copper outer ring which reads "One Penny" at the top and "Model" at the bottom. Obverse nose to "O". Reverse - The inner disc shows the block number "1". This set within a copper outer ring which reads "One Penny" at the top and "Model" at the bottom. Reverse 34 bar within the "1" variety.
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