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AFTER JOHN LEECH "Our Friend Mr Hoddy has a day with the Brookside Harriers" and "A Capital Finish", a pair of chromolithographs, with hand-coloured over-painting and facsimile signatures, in modern gilt frames, 46 cm x 63 cm CONDITION REPORTS Both prints have slight browning, dirty patches and slight foxing. The print with the gentleman in blue jacket has some small white 'flecks' or marks. Both frames are suffering from general wear and tear with various slight knocks and chips.

A Regency mahogany Side Cabinet with panelled frieze above pair of finely figured doors flanked by reeded scroll supports having ebonised lion mask capital, two pairs of paw feet, 3ft 11in x 3ft 2in

A late 19th century Regency style bronzed spelter table lamp, with a fluted stem with a leaf capital, on a classical triform base, later fitted for electricity, 44cm high excluding fitting, 17.3cm wide

An 18th century Dutch (Amstersdam) cast silver gilt spoon, with decorative twisted handle to figurative terminal depicting a lady in traditional robes holding a wheatsheaf and feather/quill, with city mark for Amsterdam, circle with capital H and two further marks rubbed, length 19cm, weight approx 1.9oz

India – Punjab – First Hand Account of the Sikh Wars. A Year on The Punjab Frontier^ in 1848-49 by Major Herbert B Edwardes^ London^ Richard Bentley^ 1st edition 1851. From the Library of Sir John Lawrence^ (Baron Lawrence of the Punjaub & Viceroy of India) with his bookplate to volume I^ with a handwritten transcript of a critique by John Ruskinthe writer and philanthropist John Ruskin stating this perfect book should have a place in every English library. Also contains a 4pp. Handwritten transcript of a review by the author’s wife Emma Edwardes asking Sir George Forrest whether it would be desirable if the book a ‘Year in the Punjab Frontier’ should have a condensed single volume edition as well. Two volumes. Contemporary three quarter calf with gilt compartments to spine. Vol I - xxiii^ 608 pp. Frontispiece engraved portrait of Edwardes^ & 4 plates (lacks map). Contents include: Vol II - xiv^ 734 pp. Colour frontispiece & 2 other colour plates & 2 folding. Major-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes (1819–1868) was an English administrator^ soldier^ and statesman active in the Punjab^ India. Edwardes served as ADC to Gough during the First Anglo-Sikh War and fought at Mudki on 18 December 1845^ where he was wounded^ and at the final bloody rout of the Sikhs at Sobraon on 10 February 1846. Following the Sikh defeat in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1846–47)^ the Punjab came to be ruled by a British Resident seated at the historic capital of Lahore^ supported by a Council of Regency acting for the infant Maharaja Duleep Singh. In 1846^ aged 27^ Edwardes was appointed by the new British Resident Sir Henry Lawrence^ as Assistant Resident. He is best known as the ""Hero of Multan"" for securing the British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. On 22 January 1849 Diwan Mulraj surrendered^ following negotiations directed by Edwardes. Sir Henry Lawrence praised Edwardes`s pivotal role in the war^ stating that ""Since the days of Clive no man had done as Edwardes”

An early 20th century brass floor lamp, with Corinthian capital, square base with cast claw feet, 4ft. 1in. high

A carved and gilded ionic capital with distressed finish

East India Company, Seringapatam Medal 1799, 48mm in tin as issued to other ranks, very fine, some edge corrosion, RARE * As Napoleon invaded Egypt attempting to cut off the British Empire`s eastern possessions, in India Tipu Mysore readily joined the attack. The quick victory of the Egyptian campaign left Mysore in an awkward position; Lord Arthur Wellesley had mustered forces that Mysore could not hope to resist. The capture of the capital Sriringapatnamtook place in May 1799; in the attack Tipu Sultan was killed; this medal was issued for the Officers and troops involved.

A 19th century sampler, by Jane Carter, September 3 1830, Aged 8 years, with alphabet and Royal Family tree, within a meandering floral border, 32.5 x 21 cm, and another by Georgiana Fisher, September 10 1839, with alphabet and prose, 39.5 x 44 cm (2) Condition report Report by NG Jane Carter: Centre heavily stained. Some fading and discolouring. Grubby behind glass. Some holes - between capital P & W. Georgiana Fisher: Stained. Faded and discoloured. Some losses to stitches. Couple of small holes in backing.

Unknown Original Anglo-Boer War Photographs: Pres.Kruger`s Capital on Wheels . As the British forces approached Pretoria during the Anglo-Boer War, President Kruger and his government withdrew eastwards along the railway line to Delagoa Bay. They left Pretoria on the 31st May 1900. The Volksraad, civil servants and their president spent some time at Machadodorp, their temporary capital, and Waterval Onder. During this time, the presidential carriage became home from home to the President, and several vital state departments were also housed in railway carriages. The photographs offered here are on three old album pages which bear 12 prints showing the “Capital on Wheels” at Machdodorp and its surroundings. There are twelve pictures 108mm x 155mm in size [approximately 4¼ x 6 inches} and are probably contact prints from so-called “half plate” negatives. The annotations in the margins date the photographs as being taken in September 1902. President Kruger, however, was persuaded to leave the country, crossing the border into Portuguese territory on 11th September 1900. He departed from Lourenco Marques, for Europe shortly thereafter in the Dutch Cruiser Gelderland. One of the photographs shows a row of six carriages labelled in the caption below the picture. This caption identifies the Right Hand carriage as being the telegraph office and the telegraph lines can be seen in the photograph. Although the date 1902 seems to be wrong other facts can be confirmed by an examination of the prints. Fair to Good ca1900

Glass paste medallion depicting a gentleman, marked with a capital T to the truncation, 10.5cm high We cannot comment on the edges as they are concealed beneath the frame, however what can be seen appears to be ok - ** General condition consistent with age

EARLY 20th CENTURY AFRICAN CARVED IVORY ELEPHANT TABLE/BEDSIDE LAMP raised on an oblong hardwood plinth vase, 8" (20.3cm) high including fitting and a WORLD CLOCK CO GC - 4 WORLD GLOBE DIGITAL BEDSIDE ALARM CLOCK, the globe with red lights indicating location of various capital cities, gilt metal base with digital clock display, 7 3/4" (19.7cm) high

15th Century sculpted stone plinth. Possibly a pillar capital from a castle or from the old market place in Loughrea, Co. Galway. The motifs on its sides are animals - cow, bull, goat, horse etc. - so not thought to be the base of a cross or the base of a Celtic cross. Further there is a central depression but no sign of mortar and no hole to support a cross. The estate it was in was established by Sir Ulick Burke (de Burgo) in the 14th century. A historic piece of Irish masonry.Provenance: Hubert de Burgh- Canning, Lord Clanricard, The Clanricarde Estate, Co. Galway; thence, circa 1890, to the present owner`s family. 20 by 20 by 9.5in., 50 by 50 by 23.75cm.

4 x Titles on Lodon Trams - Capital Transport - LCC Electric Tramways/Harley, North London Trams/Harley and London Tramways/Reed - Around London by Tram/Cooper & Gent.

†Victoria, pattern crown, 1887, in silver, by J.R. Thomas for Spink & Son, veiled and draped bust l. wearing the bejewelled ‘small crown’ (sometimes called the ‘Jubilee Tiara’), legend in English in raised capital letters forming a perfect circle enclosing the portrait entirely within another circle of connected tiny roses, thistles and shamrock (the so-called Ornate Border), SPINK & SON on truncation, rev. FIVE SHILLINGS above a round central shield enclosed by the Latin legend of the Order of the Garter, supported by a crowned lion and a collared unicorn, date in Roman numerals below, the entire motif surrounded by another Ornate Border, plain edge (ESC.344 [R3]), in plastic holder, graded by NGC as Proof 64, virtually as struck, an exceptionally choice specimen exhibiting lovely greyish mauve toning, extremely rare, a classic of the late Victorian Era Only 32 pieces struck.

ROYAL SALUTE BLENDED 21 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky in. 70cl, 40 G L. OLD ST. ANDREWS Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl, 40% volume, in carton. THE WHISKY OF 1990 Blended Scotch Whisky produced by Whyte & Mackay to celebrate Glasgow 1990 Cultural Capital of Europe. 75cl, 40% volume. OLD COURT Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl, 40% volume. STEWARTS CREAM OF THE BARLEY Blended Scotch Whisky. 26 2/3 fl oz/ 75.7cl, 70 proof. 5 bottles. Very good, all fill into neck except: THE WHISKY OF 1990 - shoulder. STEWARTS CREAM OF THE BARLEY - upper shoulder. OLD COURT- upper shoulder.

AN EDWARDIAN BRASS TELESCOPIC COLUMNAR OIL LAMP with corinthian capital, square base and paw feet, 152cm h Cleaned, restored and converted to electricity, telescopic action inoperative. Of fine appearance

A carved stone Corinthian capital, 19th century, 80cm high

GB Standard Proof Set 2008, Guernsey/Jersey/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 2003 Prince William 21st Birthday Silver Proofs, Guernsey/Jersey/Alderney Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 2002 Duke of Wellington 150th Anniversary Silver Proofs, EMC (European Medal Club) a 6-Medal Set 39mm in Silver all depicting scenes from Shakespeare`s A Midsummer Night`s Dream, UK Europa and Zeus/ Europa and Bottom, Finland European Capital of Culture 2000, Austria depicting Sigmund Freud and a dynamic interpretation of Europa and Zeus, Belgium 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Emperor Charles V 2000, Germany (Hamburg) depicting Charles the Great and Europa and Zeus, Netherlands depicting Rijks Museum 1800-2000 and Europa and Zeus FDC cased as issued with certificates, Australia Dollar One ounce 2006 Year of the Dog Silver Proof, FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, GB Elizabeth II the equestrian crown collection 1953, 1977, 2002 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, GB Last £sd set UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Royal Mint miniature Pen in sterling silver, in box of issue

A pair of brass mounted cut glass Corinthian candlesticks, early 20th Century, each capital above a faceted stem, on a stepped square base, height approx 33cm (faults).

A wall mounted telephone and a silver plated table lamp in the form of a classical column with corinthian capital.

Mitchell, Samuel Augustus 1839 No. 5 Map of the United States Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell`s School and Family Geography This early map has terrific western territorial borders featuring the Independent Republic of Texas with the long stovepipe border extending well above Pike`s Peak to the 42nd parallel. Austin is shown as the republic`s capital city. Names Bexar, Victoria, Columbia, Houston, Franklin and Galveston. Notations within Texas include ""Herds of Buffaloes and Wild Horses"", ""Mustang Desert"", and ""Extensive Prairies."" The Great American Desert extends from the panhandle up into the large Indian Territory. The huge Missouri Territory lays between the even larger Oregon Territory and extends to meet the unnamed Sioux lands at the Missouri River. The large Indian Territory fills the region from Texas to Missouri Territory along the North Fork of the Platte River, west to Upper California and east to border with Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas. The large inset ""No. 6 Map of Mexico and Guatimala"" shows Mexico in control of the entire Southwest up to Oregon Territory and eastward to Texas. The western United States is here named Upper California while the Baja is Old California. An early Mitchell map that was engraved by W. Williams. 16.8"" W x 10.3"" H Original color with some minor soiling, a few small faint stains, and a centerfold separation at bottom that enters 2"" into the image repaired on verso with archival tape.

Conder, Thomas 1780 Various Plans and Draughts of Cities, Towns, Harbours &c. Drawn from the Latest Authorities This very attractive sheet has five maps: Plan of the Harbour of New-York and Parts adjacent, The Town & Harbour of Boston &c., Draught of the River Delaware from Chester to Philadelphia, Plan of the Harbour of Charles Town, South Carolina, and Plan of the City & Harbour of Havana, Capital of Cuba. Each map is very detailed with city plans, islands, and channels. Filled with interesting and early place names: Old Town and New Town on Staten Island, Elizabeth Town, Penny Ferry, Inn de Marmoleno, Johnstons Fort, etc. Top and bottom have decorative garlands. 8.2"" W x 11.7"" H Backed in Japanese tissue with a few tiny spots within the image.

1901-19 [Lot of 4] Clason`s Guide Map of Arizona [and] Territory of Arizona [and] Arizona [and] Arizona. Sketch Map of Irrigated Areas and Main Topographic Features ""A. Clason`s Guide Map of Arizona, by Clason Map Company, dated 1919, printed color (15.0 x 17.6""""). This folding pocket map is complete with descriptive booklet, """"Clason`s Arizona Road Map and Railway Guide"""" (4 x 6.3""""). The map delineates early Automobile Roads and Main Automobile Roads via red overprinted lines. The legend also locates the state capital (Phoenix), counties lines, county seats, railroads, rail trunk lines, Indian reservations, and National Forests. Below the map is a list of towns with populations: Phoenix had just over 30,000 people, a number that stayed small until air conditioning came into commercial use. The map shows Greenlee County, created from part of Graham County in 1909. Folds into paper covers with 24-page booklet which includes full-page city plans of Tucson and Phoenix. Condition: A clean and bright example. (A) B. Territory of Arizona, by General Land Office, dated 1901, printed color (16.9 x 20.2""""). A colorful and fascinating map with great detail issued eleven years before statehood. The extent of nine Indian reservations and at least three Military reservations, including Camp Apache, are clearly shown in different colors. Numerous confirmed and unconfirmed land claims are named and located. A huge Grand Canyon Forest Reserve is shown. The brown hachured mountain area and the blue waterways combine to provide great visual impact. Information includes watershed, mountains, railroads, wagon roads, private claims, unsurveyed townships, etc. A beautiful example published while Harry King was the Chief of Drafting and the Hon. Binger Hermann was commissioner. Condition: Fine. (A+) C. Arizona, by U.S.G.S, circa 1902, black and white (18.4 x 21.7""""). This uncommon map accompanied the 1902 congressional report on preparations for Arizona statehood. It shows the areas that could and could not support population with the vast majority of land deemed """"open to entry, but not capable of supporting population."""" Condition: A clean sheet with one tiny split at a fold intersection and a slightly narrow left margin due to binding trim. (A) D. Arizona. Sketch Map of Irrigated Areas and Main Topographic Features, from Report of Governor of Arizona, dated 1901, black and white (6.4 x 9.0""""). Smaller and more basic map as above, showing the irrigated areas of the state. Condition: Fine. (A+)"" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

Carey & Lea, 1822 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the District of Columbia This map of the nation`s capital is on a full folio sheet (20.6 x 16.6"") with surrounding text describing boundaries, climate, population, nearby towns, commerce, government, and history. Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown are shown as plans, and several waterways and roads are identified. A compass rose capped with a fleur-de-lis indicates that the north is oriented to the upper left and an arrow indicates the direction of the Potomac River. Engraved by Young and Delleker. 10.5"" W x 10.8"" H Original outline color with centerfold separations at top and bottom that do not enter the map image and have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1850 City of Washington This finely engraved plan of the Capital names all major streets and buildings; notably, the President`s House, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Navy Yard. The Mall is mostly blank, but the Washington Monument Reservation is present along the Potomac River. Extensive table at lower left lists and keys to map 107 important buildings. Decorative scroll-style border with an engraved vignette depicting the ""Plan of the Principal Floor of the Capitol."" 15.6"" W x 12.5"" H Original color with some light toning along the edges of the sheet.

1861-62 [Lot of 2] Johnson`s Georgetown and the City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America [and] Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America ""A. Johnson`s Georgetown and the City of Washington The Capital of the United States of America, by Johnson & Browning, circa 1862 (15.1 x 12.3""""). This fine nineteenth century plan of the city also portrays three large vignettes of The Capitol, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian Institution. All major streets and buildings are named. The map is surrounded with a decorative, metalwork border typical of the earlier Johnson maps. Condition: Light toning with a few tiny edge tears. B. Plan of the City of Washington. The Capitol of the United States of America, by S.A. Mitchell, dated 1861 (13.6 x 11.0""""). Nice example of this map with major buildings and sites noted including the Presidents House, Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institute. Engraved by W.H. Gamble. Surrounded by a floral and ribbon border, which appeared in Mitchell`s atlases from 1863-66. Condition: Just a few tiny spots of foxing and minor soiling in the blank margins."" "" W x "" H See descriptions above.

1852-56 [Lot of 3] Karte von Iowa [and] A New Map of the State of Iowa [and] Iowa ""A. Karte von Iowa, by Joseph Meyer, from Grosser Hand-Atlas, dated 1852 (15.1 x 11.6""""). This is the German edition of Mitchell`s map of Iowa from the New Universal Atlas, with a German title but English place names. This map was issued only six years after Iowa became a state and development is still confined to the eastern part of the state and along major waterways. The map shows good detail of the mid-19th century county development as well as the cities, towns, forts, topographical details and roads, including the Mormon Trail from Polk City to Wheeling`s Ford. The capital is located at Iowa City and Des Moines is still Ft. Des Moinis. Many of the western counties are newly organized, but contain no settlements. Condition: Some faint foxing along the top and bottom neatlines. (A) B. A New Map of the State of Iowa, by Charles Desilver, from A New Universal Atlas, dated 1856 (15.9 x 13.1""""). This striking map focuses on the various transportation routes in the state, depicting roads (including those proposed and those in progress), canals, and railroads in addition to counties, towns, and rivers. Engraved by J.L. Hazzard. Condition: There are a few tiny spots scattered throughout the map and the margins have been cropped at top and bottom, with loss of part of the decorative border at top. (B+) C. Iowa, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, from Colton`s Atlas of the World, dated 1855 (15.3 x 12.7""""). This detailed state and county map includes railroads, roads, post offices, and topographical information. All counties are present, but the northwestern quarter of the state is largely unsettled. Condition: Light soiling, minor scattered foxing, and an edge tear that enters about 1"""" into the neatline that has been closed on verso with non-archival tape. (B)"" "" W x "" H See description above.

General Land Office, 1907 Oklahoma Territory A colorful map, and the last of Oklahoma Territory that details the region right before statehood. It covers present-day western Oklahoma with the panhandle, but only the western portion of the rest of the state is shown. A key at bottom identifies Indian Reserves, Military Reserves, Forest Reserves and Land Offices. Gutherie is shown as the capital. Drawn by Charles J. Helm and compiled under the direction I.P. Berthrong (1907), Chief of Drafting. 22.1"" W x 13.8"" H A clean and bright example with a couple of short fold separations and a short edge tear that extends 1"" into the image, all of which have been closed on verso with archival tape.

1713-70 [Lot of 2] Plan of the City of Lima Capital of Peru [and] Plan de la Ville du Callao Scituee ala Cote du Perou par 12 7 de Latitude Australe ""A. Plan of the City of Lima Capital of Peru, by Thomas Jefferys, circa 1770 (6.7 x 5.6""""). A lovely bird`s-eye plan of the city of Lima with a numbered key at left identifying numerous locations on the map including churches, hospitals, monasteries, palaces, the university, a copper mill, and the cathedral. Condition: Issued folding, with a hint of offsetting from an opposing text page. B. Plan de la Ville du Callao Scituee ala Cote du Perou par 12 7 de Latitude Australe, by Frezier, dated 1713 (11.4 x 6.9""""). This bird`s-eye plan of Callao includes a lettered key identifying various churches and a numbered key naming the bastions fortifying the city. Below the plan is a land approach view of the port city. The cartouche is surrounded by flags, cannons, shields, and other weaponry. A compass rose orients north to the bottom left. Condition: Watermarked paper with attractive color."" "" W x "" H See description above.

1780 Vue du Pont de Westminster du Cote du Nord de Londres This scenic view of Westminster bridge depicts numerous small vessels traversing the Thames River. In the background are Westminster Abbey and the old Parliament buildings. Built between 1739-50, the Westminster bridge was financed by private capital, lotteries and grants, and was built to alleviate traffic issues to the expanding West End. Engraved for a Vue d`Optique, it was designed to be viewed in a special apparatus that gave the scene a strong 3-D impression. The title at top is engraved in reverse. These views are some of the most distinctive and interesting images of the eighteenth century, and their distinctive engraving style, striking perspective and bright original color makes them as visually delightful as they are historically fascinating. Engraved by Balthazar Frederic Leizelt. 15.6"" W x 11.1"" H Bold original color with damp stains in bottom blank margin and a small hole in left blank margin, far from image.

Nolin, Jean Batiste 1691 Les Etats de Savoye et de Piemont Dressez sur les Memoires les plus Nouveaux... This large-scale map depicts the regions of Piedmont, Italy and Savoy, France during the Nine Years` War, also known as the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg. The map was published by Nolin and presented to King Louis XIV ""for the service of his troops"" and in celebration of French victories over Victor Amadeus II, the Duke of Savoy. The map is densely engraved with towns of various sizes, roads, political divisions, rivers, and graphic depictions of mountains and forested areas. At bottom left are three inset maps depicting bird`s-eye plans of Turin and Vercelli and a view of the fortified town of Verrua, situated on the Po River between Turin and Casale. The striking title cartouche incorporates numerous elements highlighting French power and superiority. At top are triumphant angels of Fame flanking a view of Chambery, the capital of Savoy, illuminated by a sun representing the Sun King, Louis XIV. Below are chained prisoners, instruments of war, and symbols of the defeated enemies of the Grand Alliance, including an Imperial eagle, Dutch lion, and the python of rebellion. The composition is completed with bird`s-eye plans of the fortifications of Nice and Montmelian in France and Carmagnole and Yvree in Italy, each taken by Louis XIV early in the war. Dated 1691 but published circa 1694. 24.7"" W x 31.4"" H A dark impression with light toning, minor soiling, and a number of tiny tears that enter map border at right and left that have been archivally repaired.

Munster, Sebastian 1540 Africa XVIII Nova Tabula This is one of the first modern maps of the whole continent. The Ptolemaic geography, with large rivers and convoluted mountains, is augmented from Portuguese and Arabic sources. From the Portuguese comes Caput Bonespei (Cape of Good Hope) and a small group of islands off the eastern coast named Zaphala Aurifodina that were supposedly the region from which King Solomon imported gold and silver. The Arab kingdoms of Quiola and Melinde appear in eastern Africa and Hamarich, the capital of the mythical Christian king Prester John, is shown at the confluence of the twin sources of the Nile. The island of Madagascar is strangely absent, even though its presence was known from the time of Marco Polo. The map is illustrated with crowns and scepters, forests, parrots, an elephant, a Cyclops (Monoculi) and a large galleon under full sail. The strapwork cartouche contains a text description of the continent. This is from the first edition, with the Latin title above the map and Latin text on verso. 13.6"" W x 10"" H A bright, clean example with a fine, early impression and wide, original margins. There is just a hint of toning along centerfold and remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Cook, James (Capt.) 1774-93 [Lot of 2] Vue de Huaheine [and] View of the Causeway or Landing Place &c. Near Pelew the Capital of the Pelew Islands ""A. Vue de Huaheine, from Atlas du Troisieme Voyage de Cook, circa 1785 (18.3 x 9.1""""). Well rendered view of the harbor of Huahine with numerous native canoes and two sailing ships. Huahine is one of the Society Islands and lies northwest of Tahiti. Cook had visited this island on earlier voyages, first stopping in 1769. The Society Islands were great favorites with Cooks` crew. Finely detailed with some of the trees and shelters reflected in the water. Engraved by Robert Benard. Condition: Issued folding on watermarked paper with slight wear along the folds and faint soiling in the blank margins. B. View of the Causeway or Landing Place &c. Near Pelew the Capital of the Pelew Islands, dated 1793 (8.1 x 6.9""""). Another serene view, this one of the Micronesian island of Palau. Boats, huts, and exotic vegetation are visible. A note beneath the image reads, """"Drawn on the Spot, by an Officer of the Antelope Packet."""" The Antelope was a packet ship with the British East India Company. Engraved by Wilkes, and published by Alexander Hogg. Condition: A dark impression with touch of marginal soiling."" "" W x "" H See description above.

Byzantine limestone bread stamp, 6-8th Century A.D. with pinch handle, incised characters, capital Greek Alpha, Omega anchor

A square bronze Sun Dial, 9in, on tapering column having ionic capital on octagonal base, 4ft high

A Neoclassical-Style Bronze-Mounted Verde Antico Marble Pedestal, early 20th c., square swivel top, Ionic capital, columnar support, square base, blocked feet, height 44 in., width 14 in., depth 14 in.

A Pair of Continental Carved, Gilded and Faux Marbre Architectural Pedestals, 18th/19th c., probably Spanish, each with scrolled acanthus capital, acanthine garlands on verde and rouge column, molded plinth, foliate feet, height 62 in., width 23 in., depth 15 in.

A Good Antique Bronze-Mounted Rouge Marble Pedestal, probably late 19th/early 20th c., stepped top, acanthine capital, plinth base, height 42 1/2 in., width 12 in., depth 12 in.

Philomé Obin (Haitian, 1892-1986), "Marché de Revendeuses", oil on masonite, signed lower right, titled lower center, 29 3/4 in. x 23 3/4 in., framed. Note: Philomé Obin (1892-1986) is considered by many to be the greatest of all Haitian artists. Born in Cap-Haitien, Obin took drawing lessons as a child. Many of his early paintings were on cardboard or masonite and were unappreciated by the general public who looked more to the `sophisticated` art of France. By 1944, the artist was desperate because of his commitment to art and the lack of response he was receiving. However, the next year, he got the attention of Dewitt Peters, an American artist who was a Quaker and pacifist, and who had established the Centre d`Art in Port-au-Prince, Haiti`s capital, as an alternative to doing military service for the American government. Obin sent Peters a painting depicting Franklin D. Roosevelt and was immediately invited to join the Centre. Obin subsequently founded and directed the Branche Capois de Centre d`Art in his home city of Cap-Haitien, where he grew to become universally considered the father of the "Cap-Haitien style`" of painting. His brother Seneque and many of Philomé`s children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren eventually took up painting resulting in an impressive body of work reflecting the creations of many subsequent generations, a vibrant family legacy that continues to this day. Sometimes called a "sophisticated naif," Philomé had a unique sense of perspective. His work ranges from enchanting views of life in Haiti to allegories with strong messages. One of Obin`s significant contributions was to the mural project in the Episcopal Cathedral of Sainte Trinite in Port-au-Prince where he painted "The Crucifixion" and "The Last Supper". His work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Milwaukee Museum of Art, the Musee d`Art Haitien du College Saint Pierre in Port-au-Prince, the Figge Art Museum in Iowa, the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT, and the Yale University Art Gallery. Reference: Reference: Demme, Jonathan. Island on Fire: Passionate Visions of Haiti from the Collection of Jonathan Demme. Nyack, NY: Kaliko Press, 1997.

Oil on canvas Edwin Hughes, 19th cent. Cavalier in hiding, taking a meal, signed in capital letters and dated 1887 (small hole to canvas) 49cm x 29cm,

South Sea Bubble document signed by the Hon Edward Harley dated June 18th 1720 appointing William Finnay of London Guild as his attorney in the transfer of £6^000 in his capital stock holdings in the South Sea Company. 1p 4to affixed to a large folio album leave with two further documents signed by Harley

Lysons, Daniel. The Environs of London: being an Historical Account of the Towns, Villages, and Hamlets, within Twelve Miles of the Capital, 4 parts in 2 volumes, second edition, LARGE PAPER COPY, engraved additional titles, 46 engraved plates and maps, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED, with numerous plates from an earlier edition, volume one waterstained, neatly bound in modern half cloth, 4to, London: T. Cadell, 1811

Joseph Addison, Richard Steele et al The Spectator: Vols. 2-8 of 8 Vols. (missing Vol. 1) 1799 7.5cm x 13cm LONDON: printed for the Booksellers, 1799. 7.5cm x 13cm. Uniformly full brown leather, titles in gilt on red leather to spine; volume number in gold on circle of black leather. Small engraving on each title page. Vol. 2: 336 pp; Vol. 3: 312 pp; Vol. 4: 290 pp; Vol. 5: 296; Vol. 6: 308 pp; Vol. 7: 326 pp; Vol. 8: 282 pp. Vol. 2: Preface addressed to The Right Honourable Charles Lord Halifax by the Spectator. Entries dated Saturday, June 2, 1711 (by Addison) to Thursday, September 13 (by Addison). With index. Vol. 3: Preface addressed to The Right Honourable Henry Boyle, Esq by The Spectator. Entries dated Friday, September 14, 1711 (by Addison) to Tuesday, December 18 (by Addison). With index. Vol. 4: Preface addressed to the Duke of Marlborough by the Spectator. Entries dated Wednesday, December 14, 1711 (by Steele - From the Letter-box) to Saturday, March 3, 1712 (by Addison). With index. Vol. 5: Preface addressed to The Right Honourable Thomas Earle of Wharton by the Spectator. Entries dated Monday, March 10, 1712 (by Steele) to Saturday, May 31 (by Addison). With index. Vol. 6: Preface addressed to The Right Honourable Charles Earle of Sunderland by the Spectator. Entries dated Tuesday, June 3, 1712 (by Mr. E. Budgell) to Tuesday, September 2 (by Steele - From the Letter-box). With index. Vol. 7: Preface addressed to Mr. Methuen by Richard Steele. Entries dated Wednesday, September 3, 1712 (by Steele - From the Letter-box) to Saturday, December 6. With index. Vol. 8: Preface addressed to William Honeycomb, Esq. by the Spectator. Entries dated Friday, June 18, 1714 (by Addison) to Monday, December 20 (by Mr. H Grove). With index. The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England, lasting from 1711 to 1712. Each `paper`, or `number`, was approximately 2,500 words long, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 March 1711. These were collected into seven volumes. The paper was revived without the involvement of Steele in 1714, appearing thrice weekly for six months, and these papers when collected formed the eighth volume. Eustace Budgell, a cousin of Addison`s, also contributed to the publication. The stated goal of The Spectator was `to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality.to bring philosophy out of the closets and libraries, schools and colleges, to dwell in clubs and assemblies, at tea-tables and coffeehouses` It recommended that its readers `consider it part of the tea-equipage` and not leave the house without reading it in the morning. One of its functions was to provide readers with educated, topical talking points, and advice in how to carry on conversations and social interactions in a polite manner. In keeping with the values of Enlightenment philosophies of their time, the authors of The Spectator promoted family, marriage, and courtesy. Despite a modest daily circulation of approximately 3,000 copies, The Spectator was widely read; Joseph Addison estimated that each number was read by 60,000 Londoners, about a tenth of the capital`s population at the time. These readers came from many stations in society, but the paper catered principally to the interests of England`s emerging middle class—merchants and traders large and small. The Spectator was also popular and widely read in the late 18th and 19th century. It was sold in eight-volume editions, of which this is one. Condition: Number for Vol. 2 missing from spine. In general, bindings tight but all covers scuffed and worn or fraying at edges. Covers of Vols. 3-7 worn away to underlying board in places; spines of Vols. 2 & 5 also worn away. Pages very slightly foxed. Some evidence of book worm in most volumes, Vol. 5 especially. Please note this lot will be posted from the UK. Fair London Printed for the Booksellers, 1799 Reserve: $150 Click here to view further details and to bid

Pinto, Maj. Serpa How I Crossed Africa from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean 15x22cm This book,(translated into English by Alfred Elwes), details the travels of discovery by Maj. Pinto in two octavo (150 x 220mm) volumes half bound in library bindings of red leather and marbled boards; with the usual library stamps etc. in the front of both volumes. Vol. 1: 24 preliminary and 377 pages of text; Vol. 2: seven preliminary pages plus 388 pages of text. many engraved ills & maps. The books, which are ex library, were acquired in a completely tattered bindings and have been professionally restored, with the usual library numbers removed from the spines. A map showing Maj Pinto’s journey has been bound in as frontispiece and a large map showing “Tropical South Africa” was bound in at the back of the volume (both as received). In 1877, Serpa Pinto and the naval captains Capelo and Ivens were sent by the Portuguese government to explore the unknown tributaries of the Zambesi and inland Central Africa. They left Benguela in November. Soon after their departure, however, they parted company, Capello and Ivens turning northward whilst Serpa Pinto continued eastward. He crossed the Cuando (Kwando) river in June 1878 and in August reached Lealui, the Barotse capital on the Zambezi. There he received assistance from the missionary Franois Coillard, enabling him to continue his journey along the Zambezi to the Victoria Falls. He then turned south and arrived at Pretoria in northern South Africa on February 12, 1879. Serpa Pinto was the fourth explorer to cross Africa from west to east, and the first to lay down a reasonably accurate route between Biz (in present-day Angola) and Lealui. In 1881 the Royal Geographical Society awarded him their Founder`s Medal, `for his journey across Africa, during which he explored five hundred miles of new country` Good London Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington 1888 Reserve: $400 Click here to view further details and to bid

After John Leach: `A Capital Finish` ("Seen the Hounds Old Man.?"), coloured lithograph

(x) India1947 Independence 1½a. essay in blue, green and orange showing Asokan Capital either side of Indian flag, an imperforate pair on gummed wove paper; one with fox spot at top. Rare. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

(x) India1960 undenominated "Dahlia" trial stamps (7) printed by India Security Press in a range of different colour combinations on ungummed Asokan capital watermarked paper. Rare and most attractive. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A large collection of Osborne 'Ivorex' plaques including 'Shakespeare', 'Dickens figures', 'Durham Cathedral', 'Burns Cottage, 'The Oldest House in Chester', 'Across The Black Soil Plains', 'Mother', 'The Western Towers', 'Canterbury Cathedral', 'The Capital Washington DC', 'Glasgow University', etc, all of varying sizes and designs (approx. 45 in total)

A 9ct yellow gold monogram pendant set with diamonds and fashioned as a capital I with fine link chain.

Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd., $7.50 shares, 19[69], capital $11,250,000, arms in the centre, ornate border, green, printed by Thomas de la Rue & Co., all stamped cancelled, extremely fine. (12) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Kwong Shing Cheong Sandalwood Association Ltd., Hong Kong, $100 shares, 19[28], no.234, ornate border, mauve and black, capital increase overprinted in red, English on one side with Chinese on the other, very minor toning, very fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Cheng Rubber Estates, Ltd., pair of certficates, 1 Tael shares, 19[24], no.802 and 10 candareen shares, 19[32], no.2395, different capital restructures overprinted in red, both with monogram in centre, ornate border, brown and black, American style, printed by Colombian Bank Note Co., extremely fine but the second has small rust mark in top left conrer. (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Repah Rubber & Tapioca Estates Ltd., 10 candareen shares, 19[32] (11 examples), ornate border, red and green, red overprint of new capital, together with 10 candareen shares, 19[40], red and green, cancelled, the last fine to very fine, the rest about extremely fine. (12) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Semambu Rubber Estates, Ltd., 10 candareen shares, 191[32], no.1562, capital restructure overprinted in red, signed by E. Kadoorie, vignette of elephant top centre, brown and black, printed by the Columbian Banknote Co., extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Shanghai Companies in Malaya: a group comprising Shanghai Kelantan Rubber Estates (1925) Ltd., 10 cent shares, 19[40], no.A3489; Shanghai-Sumatra Rubber Estates Ltd., 5 tael shares, 19[54], no.3808, and Shanghai Exploration and Development Co. Ltd., 2 tael 50 candareen shares, 19[39] and 19[51], the first with verprinted capital, about very fine and better. (4) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Central Asia, Early Chach / Kangchu (c.3rd - 6th century), AE Drachm, 2.95g, diademed bust left, rev. swan-shaped tamgha surrounded by legend of twenty four letters (SK 1-1-1, plate coin 1), small spots of verdigris on reverse, otherwise extremely fine with attractive reddish tone Ancient Chach comprised various hill forts around the oasis of what is now Tashkent. In the Chinese chronicles of the first century BC there is mention of it as a vassal state of K'ang-kiu, having 120,000 warriors, and an inscription of the Sasanian ruler Shapur I of 262 AD states it was just outside the lands he controlled. It is believed that another brach of the Yue-chih know as the Wanwan struck the earliest coinage in the late 2nd or early 3rd century AD. Their capital was probably Kanka, a hillfort near the Syr Darya, as most of the early coins with the swan-shaped Tanka are found here. Following Turkic invasions in the 6th century the coinage took on a more varied appearance as each tribal area chose its own design. By the 7th century there were some 30 towns linked by a network of over 50 canals. The different principalities used tamghas of different forms to distinguish their coinage, in conjunction with a Sogdian legend indicating the title and sometimes the name of the ruler.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A plated Epergne with three trumpet vases on circular base, and a Sheffield plated Candlestick with cluster column, leafage capital on square base, 12 1/2in

Antiochus I, "The Savior": Attribution Debated Seleucid Kingdom. Interregnum. The "Soter" Coinage. 246-244 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.00g (11h). Perhaps the ΔΕΛ Mint, associated with AntiochObv: Diademed head of Antiochus I right. Border of dots. Rx: ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ANTIOXOY Apollo sitting left on omphalos, holding arrow, left hand resting on bow. No control marks. SC 641. WSM 1144. Le Rider, Antioche, pp. 74 f. Houghton Coll. I 419. About EF The rare tetradrachms issued in the name of Antiochus I Soter, this coin and the next two in our sale, are something of an enigma. Newell attributed them to Apamea in the interregnum after the murder of Antiochus II, conjecturing that they were struck to pay the troops permanently garrisoned in and around Apamea while Antioch, the Syrian capital, was occupied by Ptolemaic troops. He believed that the neutral types were selected to protect the local authorities regardless of the outcome of the civil war. Le Rider, however, rejected Newell`s attribution to Apamea. He tentatively assigned the "Soter" tetradrachms to a mint closely associated with Antioch, perhaps a second workshop within the mint or a facility located in an Antioch suburb such as Daphne; but he left open the possibility that they might be products of a different mint, struck later than the interregnum

Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochus III. 223-187 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.02g (1h). Antioch, c. 211/0-209/8 BC. Obv: Diademed head of king right. Fillet border. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow, left hand resting on bow; letters Ω (upside down) and P in outer left field. SC 1043.8. WSM 1071. Exquisitely detailed reverse. EF Struck during Antiochos’ eastern campaign (the so-called Anabasis, i.e., the march to the upper territories, 212-205 BC) when Antiochos was conquering Armenia, invading Parthia and laying siege to the capital of Bactria