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A skilfully painted Bull, on a leaf from an illuminated Bible manuscript on parchment [northern France (doubtless Paris), thirteenth century] Single leaf, with a half-page historiated initial ‘F’ (opening “Fuit in diebus herodis …”, the opening of the Gospel of Luke) enclosing a charmingly executed brown bull, touched in places with tiny hairline white strokes, who steps from the blank margin into the body of the initial, looking back quizzically over his shoulder as he does, the initial in blue and pink bands with gold tendrils and a green wash edging, smaller initials, running titles and versal initial in red or blue (some initials with penwork), red rubrics, double column of 43 lines of tiny angular university script, Arabic numbers added in central gutter in tiny hairline strokes by a contemporary hand, small spots, else excellent condition, 160 by 112mm. An appealing example of thirteenth-century French art.

Jane Trevail (contemporary) A large oil on canvas of a still life of lillies in vase on yellow ground, signed bottom right, 100 x 70cm, Studied at Falmouth school of Art and Academia di belle Arti, Florence,

ART vintage, London 1976, contemporary silver, Volcanic pendant and earring set. The Pendant measures approx 40.75mm x 35.5mmwide. With the matching screw back earrings approx 26.4mm x 25.4mm wide.

'ART' vintage, London 1976, Contemporary silver, abstract pendant on chain. Pendant approx 4933 x 40.25mm wide.

THE LEGEND OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA, 1940s Divided into 44 panels, 11 by 4 sections, it is a visual narrative which reads from the top right to bottom left. "Depicts in some detail, the meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The result of this meeting was a child from whom Ethiopians claim as their first Emperor". Translation of the text in Amharic, the language of Ethiopia. Canvas, paint 84cm high, 135 cm wide (unfarmed)PROVENANCEAcquired in Addis Ababa, 1940s and then by descent to the current ownersThere is a long tradition of church painting in Ethiopia but this changed in the 20th century with the introduction of art education and new markets and audiences. A new category of painting emerged which Elisabeth Biasco has labelled "Contemporary Ethiopian Painting in Traditional Style." The Legend of the Queen of Sheba and the Battle of Adwa are two of the most popular themes in contemporary Ethiopian art.LITERATUREContemporary Ethiopian Painting in Ethiopian Painting in Traditional Style. From Church-based to Tourist Art" Afrian Arts, 2009, University of California. 14-

Laura Williamson - Simoom - A contemporary 21st century framed acrylic on canvas abstract impressionist painting having purples, greens, blues and reds in an oil spill growth like form on a white ground. Signature to the corner in silver marker. Measures; 49cm x 67cm. Artist Profile: "I have an artistic background, originally specialising in ceramics. In 2009 I was commissioned by the National Trust to design and make a range of gift ware for their shops. I went on to sell my work through various gift shops and stately homes across the county.More recently I have revisited my first love – which is painting. Over the past two years I have worked hard to develop a unique pallet and brush technique. I consider my style to be a form of abstract impressionism where small brushstrokes or application with a palette knife build and structure larger surface areas. Using this technique, I am able to create dramatic, atmospheric and totally captivating pieces of art. The combination of the mediums that I use means that the painting forms a piece of art that is unique and cannot be replicated.I am inspired by my love of nature and I believe that manifests itself through my work. None of my paintings are ever area or time specific, instead my aim is for the viewer to connect personally with each composition. It is clear to me that emotion and inner energy help an artist to create certain qualities in their work and my personality is a big part of mine."

Paul Jackson - A contemporary Cornish studio art pottery earthenware water jug of abstract form and design. Each side having a differing glazed design. Signed to base and dated 2006. Measures; 18cm tall.

Poole Pottery - Living Glaze - Two contemporary studio art pottery pieces to include a large plate and vase. Measures; 27cm diameter. 

Mark Spain (20th/21st century) - Elegantly dressed young ladies seated at a table with other figures nearby, possibly a scene at Royal Ascot or Henley Regatta, signed, also inscribed with biographical details attached to the reverse, oil on canvas, 24" x 30" - **The artist is one of The United Kingdom's most long established and distinguished contemporary painters and is noted for his colourful paintings of figurative subjects. He trained at The Medway College of Art and has since become a highly collectable artist who has been influenced by Degas, Mucha, and the American painter John Singer Sargent, his work is sold all over the world and exhibited as part of the 20th century British Art Fair, The Barbican Contemporary Art Fair and galleries in Japan, Korea and Australia. His work is currently sold by a number of different contemporary fine art galleries including Castle Fine Art, The Whitewall Galleries and Chelmer Fine Art Galleries, his pictures are widely produced as prints by Buckingham Fine Art Publishers Ltd

The Unicorn and The Inscrutable Pussycat: An Ivory Fan, mid-18th century, the monture well carved and pierced. Both guards feature an eastern figure in the upper section, beneath which a panel of exquisitely painted flowers is enclosed by scrolling. The gorge features a central painted panel, featuring pagodas and figures, highlighted with iridescent paint or crushed shell. Mounted with a leaf painted recto/verso by the Dutch fan artist Aafke Brouwer in 1996. The recto features a unicorn pawing the ground as it is received in the grand salon of a Chinese Princess holding a fixed circular fan, a dignified cat making little of the bizarre scene. Initialled and dated '96 to the right corner. The verso, initialled and dated to the lower left corner, shows a confrontation between mythical birds, one perched on a bough, the other hovering with wings outstretched, beak ready to strike. This was based on wallpaper at Nostell Priory. Contained in a custom made fan box covered in cream cotton and lined in cream silk. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm Aafke was a FCI member, active in the 1990's, having studied for a degree in Art. Judith supported Aafke and bought many of her fans, more of which will be included in the Autumn Fan sale on October 11th. Other examples are on contemporary sticks. She focussed particularly on painting horses. very good. A well worked monture combined with original artwork.

The Winged Horse and Deer in the Forest: A Slender Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved and pierced, the central gorge backed in Burgau. The guards are carved with a figure and meandering flowers, then painted. The gorge features chinoiserie. The double paper leaf is painted on the recto with a depiction of Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, attended by one semi native western lady and another black lady, a lady of Asian appearance in the woodland to the left, and a deer with golden collar behind a stone column to the right. The verso is a simple drawing of Pegasus flying off to distant lands, watched by the three ladies featured on the recto. No signature noted. Contained in a custom fan box covered in cream silk and lined in mustard silk. Guard length 11.25 inches or 28.5cm Aafke was a FCI member, active in the 1990's, having studied for a degree in Art. Judith supported Aafke and bought many of her fans, more of which will be included in the Autumn Fan sale on October 11th. Other examples are on contemporary sticks. She focussed particularly on painting horses.. In good order.

Large quantity of contemporary fine art prints, unmounted and unframed

A contemporary green tinted art glass bowl, indistinctly signed to base 'W Marsh, 1994', diameter 38.5cm.

ELS MEULDERS; oil on card, life study of a male nude, Wendy J Levy Contemporary Art label verso, approx 47 x 67.5cm, framed and glazed (D). Additional InformationPicture has fallen so no signature visible but may be hidden below mount. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk

Contemporary Art Deco style side table with pressed leather top and a roll of leather L: 90 cm

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997)On (Corlett 32)Etching, 1962, signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 60 in pencil, on wove paper, as included in the portfolio 'The International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving: The International Avant-Garde, Vol. 5, America Discovered', published by Galleria Schwarz, Milan, with wide margins, sheet 253 x 187mm (10 x 7 3/8in) (unframed)The present lot is the first true Pop Art print by Roy Lichtenstein, it is based on a painting of the same title from 1961.

(Haudicquer de Blancourt, Jean). The Art of Glass. Shewing How to make all Sorts of Glass, Crystal and Enamel. Likewise the Making of Pearls, Precious Stones, China and Looking-Glasses. To which is added, The Method of Painting on Glass and Enameling. Also how to Extract the Colours from Minerals, Metals, Herbs and Flowers. A Work containing many Secrets and Curiosities never before Discovered. Illustrated with Proper Sculptures. Written Originally in French... With an Appendix, containing Exact Instructions for making Glass-Eyes of all Colours, 1st edition in English, printed for Dan. Brown, 1699, half-title present, 9 engraved plates (2 browned), verso of title-page with stain and abrasion to lower margin where strip of adhesive tape removed (showing through to recto), A6-8 and Aa3 with marginal soiling, N4 with lower outer blank corner torn away, upper hinge split between half-title and title, hinges reinforced, front endpapers with armorial bookplates, that to front free endpaper bearing the name Charles Dymoke Willaume, red sprinkled edges, contemporary Cambridge pane calf, sometime rebacked, rubbed, some wear to extremities (slight loss at head of spine, and adjacent portion of front joint splitting), 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC R16918; Wing H1150. First English translation of this important early treatise on glass-making, first published under the title De l'Art de la Verrie in 1697.

['D. S.']. England's Happiness Improved: or, an Infalliable Way to get Riches, Encrease Plenty, and promote Pleasure. Containing The Art of making Wine of English Grapes, and other Fruit, equal to that of France and Spain ... The whole Art and Mistery of Distilling Brandy ... To make all Sorts of Plain and Purging Ales, Cyder, Mead, Matheglin, Rum, Rack, and many other useful Liquors. To Gather, Order, and Keep Fruit ... The Art and Mistery of Pickling Flowers, Fruits, Herbs, Buds, Roots, Fish, Flesh ... The whole Art and Mistery of Confectioner ... The Compleat Market-man, or Woman ... Particular Rules for good and frugal House-keeping, 2nd edition, printed for Roger Clavill, and sold by T. Leigh and D. Midwinter, 1699, spotting and browning, leaf A4 closely trimmed in lower margin shaving catch-word and signature mark, contemporary mottled sheep ruled in blind, remnants of old paper spine-label, 8vo (13.7 x 8.6 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: engraved bookplate of Ambrose Isted (c.1718-1780/1), of Ecton Hall, Northamptonshire. ESTC R229812; Wing E2977A; cf. Gable G19820 (first edtion, 1697) & G42433 (third edition, 1700; Gable with the erroneous date 1672); not in Bitting, Cagle, Oxford or Vicaire. Very rare: ESTC traces two copies in libraries world-wide. 'This is one of the earliest books in English that describes the planting and culture of vines in England, and the making of wine from grapes grown in England' (Gable). It was first published in 1697, and a third edition appeared in 1700 with the title Vinetum angliae and the author identified by the initials 'D. S'.

[Worlidge, John]. Dictionarium Rusticum & Urbanicum: or, a Dictionary of all Sorts of Country Affairs, Handicraft, Trading, and Merchandizing. Containing more particularly the Whole Art of Gardening, viz. Sowing, Setting, Grafting, Transplanting, Salleting, &c. with the Names, Descriptions, and Uses, of all kinds of Plants, Flowers, and Fruits. The Raising and Ordering of all manner of Forest and Fruit-Trees, and Dwarfs. Agriculture in the various parts of it, and the modern Improvements made therein. The Gentleman’s Recreation; or the Arts of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling, Ferreting, Cock-Fighting, &c. including (besides the several Animals) the Tackling, Nets, and different Instruments used therein. The Breeding, Feeding, and Managing of all sorts of Cattle, as also of Bees, Poultry, and Singing-Birds; with all their respective Diseases, and Cures. The preparing of all Sorts of English Liquors, common Eatables and Drinkables; with the several parts of Country Housewifry. The Digging, Refining, &c. of Minerals; Salt, and Sugar-Works; and the Arts of making Brick, Birdlime, Gunpowder, Shot, &c. Merchandizing, Trading, and Handicraft Terms and Instruments. The Produce, Manufactory, &c. of the Counties of England, and of Foreign Parts. The Ancient Customs, and natural Rarities of England. Illustrated with Cuts of all sorts of Nets, Traps, Engines, &c., London: J. Nicholson, 1704, few woodcut illustrations, title with early ownership signatures of Alex Murray & Jo. Murray, occasional toning, light dust-soiling and few marks, contemporary panelled calf, green morocco title label to spine, a little wear to upper cover, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T138447. Variously attributed to John Worlidge and Nathan Bailey.

Dyeing. The Whole Art of Dying. In Two Parts. The First being an Experimental Discovery of all the most useful Secrets in Dying Silk, Wool, Linnen and the Manufactures thereof, as Practised in England, France, Spain, Holland and Germany… Written Originally in the German Language. The Second Part is a General Instruction for the Dying of Wools and Woollen Manufactures of all Colours; for the Culture of the Drugs used in the Tinctorial Art, as also for the Dying of Hats; Published by the especial Command of the present French King in that Language… Both which are Faithfully rendred into English from their Respective Originals, 1st edition, printed by William Pearson, for J. Sprint, Dan. Midwinter, G. Conyers, and Tho. Ballard, 1705, [20], 356pp., occasional spotting, minor pinprick worming and worm-tracing to upper outer corners of signatures K & L, lower blank outer corner of final leaf torn with loss, deleted early ink ownership inscription of Elias Newcomen to title-page, contemporary polished calf, rebacked with original spine and spine label relaid, rubbed, some edge and corner wear, 8vo (18.5 x 11.5 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: The work appears to have been owned by Elias Newcomen (1706-1765), the second son of Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729), inventor of the eponymous Newcomen steam engine in 1712. Elias followed his father’s interest in directing the erection of steam machinery. ESTC T80696; M. Ron, Bibliotheca Tinctoria, p. 36. 1. A very nice copy of a work of great rarity, the first comprehensive work on the subject to be published in English. ESTC locates five copies in the UK and four copies in North America. The original German book that made up part I of The Whole Art of Dying was the 1703 edition of a book originally published in 1685, Ars Tinctoria Experimentalis, oder curieuse Wollkommene Endecken der Faerbe-kunst . The second part is a translation of the 1683 German work Ars Tinctoria Fundamentalis, oder Gründliche Anweisung zur Färbenkunst , which was itself a translation of Colbert's 1669 work, Instruction genérale pour la teinture des laines et manufacture de laine de toutes couleurs et pour la culture des drogues ou ingrediens qu'on y emploie . It was this work which established ‘a standard for the French (later also for other European nations) dye industry. It gave both practical instructions and legal regulations on sizes, quality, and practices, together with a law, promulgated in 1669’.

Mortimer (John). The Whole Art of Husbandry, Or, The Way of Managing and Improving of Land, 1st edition, J. H. for H. Mortlock at the Phoenix, and J. Robinson at the Golden Lion, 1707, [16], 609, 30 unnumbered pages (with publisher’s advertisement to verso of final leaf), a few woodcut illustrations, 18 th century engraved bookplate of the Earl of Northesk to front pastedown, with his ink signature above, contemporary panelled calf, gilt decorated spine, rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Admiral George Carnegie, 6th Earl of Northesk (1716–1792). Fussell I pp. 96-98; Smith et al,, British Bee Books 72.

'A Person of Quality'. Serious and Comical Essays, viz. On the Town, The Art of Pleasing in Women ... Swearing and Profane Jesting ... etc. With Ingenious Letters Amorous and Gallant. Occasional Thoughts and Reflections on Men and Manners. Also the English Epigrammatist, and the Instructive Library. To which is added, Satyrical and Panegyrical Characters. Fitted to the Humours of the Time, 2nd edition, J. King, 1710, spotting and browning, contemporary verse inscription signed Mary Palmer to rear blank, c.1900 maroon morocco gilt, joints and tips slightly rubbed, 8vo (18.5 x 10.9 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: John Webster Forbes and Ellert Webster Forbes (engraved bookplate). ESTC T131734. Rare: ESTC traces four copies in libraries world-wide. There was a first edition in 1707, of comparable scarcity.

Gay (John). The Shepherd's Week. In Six Pastorals, fourth edition, Jacob Thompson, 1721, frontispiece (near-detached) and six plates, lacks half-title, bound with Two Epistles; One, to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington; the other, to a Lady, first edition, Bernard Lintot, [1717], half-title, separate title to second poem (marked 'fifth edition'), without leaves of adverts at rear, (Foxon G88) bound with The What d'Ye Call It: A Tragi-Comi-Pastoral Farce, first edition, Bernard Lintott, [1715], engraved frontispiece, bound with Trivia: Or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London, first edition, Bernard Lintott, [1716], engraved vignette title, advertisement leaf torn with loss to foremargin affecting first letter of first line verso, some soiling at front and rear, bound with Ramsay (Allan) , Wealth, or the Woody: A Poem on the South-Sea... , second edition, T. Jauncy, 1720, a little soiling to first and last leaf, (Foxon R107), bound with Amhurst (Nicholas) , An Epistle (with a Petition in it) to Sir John Blunt, Bart., one of the Directors of the South-Sea Company, second edition, R. Francklin, 1720, half-title, one advertisement leaf (of three) present at rear, (Foxon A197), bound with Ramsay (Allan) , Patie and Roger: A Pastoral, in the Scots Dialect..., printed for J. Pemberton, 1720, (Foxon R77), bound with [Bockett, Elias] , Yea and Nay Stock-Jobbers, or the 'Change-Alley Quakers Anatomiz'd. In a Burlesque Epistle to a Friend at Sea, printed for J. Roberts, A. Dodd & J. Billingsly, 1720, half-title, (Foxon B308), bound with [Centlivre, Susanna] , A Woman's Case: in a Epistle to Charles Joye, Esq., Deputy-Governor of the South-Sea, by Mrs Cent-Livre, printed for E. Curll, 1720, half-title and a final advertisement leaf (some heavy spotting towards rear, (Foxon C97), a total of nine works in one volume, rear endpaper detached, ownership signature of Robert Warner dated 1727 and engraved bookplate of Nathaniel Thorn, 'Bookseller in St Peter's Churchyard, Exon' to front pastedown, contemporary panelled calf with leather spine label, rubbed, a little cracked along upper joint, 8vo (Qty: 1)

Poetical miscellany. The Grove; or, a Collection of Original Poems, Translations, etc. By W. Walsh, Dr. J. Donne, Mr. Dryden. Mr. Hall of Hereford. The Lady E— M—. Mr. Butler, Author of Hudibras. Mr. Stepney. Sir John Suckling. Dr. Kenrick. And other Eminent Hands, 1st edition, printed for W. Mears, 1721, woodcut title-device, head- and tailpieces and initials, a few trivial marks, inscription 'Bought at London, 1736' and bookplate of Hugh Rose Young of Kilraick [Kilravock], contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt spine, gilt frames to covers, 8vo, together with: ibid., Oxford and Cambridge Miscellany Poems, 1st edition, for Bernard Lintott, [1708], e ngraved frontispiece by van der Gucht, spotting and browning, occasional marks and stains, frontipiece loose at foot and with effaced ownership inscriptions recto, ownership insription 'Wm Clayton Jun. 1798' to title-page, contemporary panelled calf, gilt spine, 8vo, and Gildon (Charles), The Complete Art of Poetry, 2 volumes, 1st edition, printed for Charles Rivington, 1718, intermittent light spotting and browning, a few marks, engraved bookplates of Thomas Carter of Edgcott, contemporary calf, spine compartments and covers ruled in gilt, 12mo (Qty: 4)Case 318, 248, N/A; ESTC T145730, T35894, T96805. The Oxford and Cambridge Miscellany was edited by Elijah Fenton.

[Boutet, Claude]. The Art of Painting in Miniature: teaching the speedy and perfect Acquisition of that Art without a Master. Done from the Original French, 1st English edition, printed for G. Smith, 1729, vignette title-page, woodcut initials, and head and tail-pieces, one letterpress illustration, advertisements on verso of final leaf, a few leaves lightly toned, final few leaves a little creased (two with nick in fore-margin), contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, some wear to extremities (slight loss to spine ends, upper joint splitting, and corners showing), 8vo (Qty: 1)N29989. Uncommon first edition in English of Claude Boutet's Traité de la Peinture en Mignature (1673). Includes detailed instructions for the preparation of colours and the painting of portraits, landscapes and draperies, with a large section devoted to the painting of flowers. The index contains such titles as: 'How to manage your Colours when dry on the Pallet or in Shells'; 'To wave a Stuff, or make it like a water'd Tabby'; 'How to dot and finish the Lights of the Eyes'; 'Of the Siclamen or Sow-bread'.

Malcolm (Alexander). A Treatise of Musick, Speculative, Practical and Historical. Containing an Explication of the Philosophical and Rational Grounds and Principles thereof; the Nature and Office of the Scale of Musick; the whole Art of Writing Notes; and the General Rules of Composition. With a particular Account of the Antient Musick, and a comparison thereof with the Modern, printed for J. Osborn and T. Longman, F. Fayrem, and E. Symon, 1730, contemporary ownership signature of Jo: Clephane to head of title, 608 pages, 6 engraved plates on 8 folding sheets at end, engraved bookplate of Hugh Rose Young of Kilraick [Kilravock] to front pastedown, contemporary sprinkled full calf gilt, rubbed, 8vo (Qty: 1)Gregory p. 163; RISM B/VI/2, p. 530. A re-issue of the first edition of 1721, with a cancel title, and the dedication to the Royal Academy of Music removed. Alexander Malcolm (1685-1763) was born in Edinburgh, and taught mathematics, emigrating to New York in 1734. The present work was described by Sir John Hawkins as 'A learned and valuable work ... replete with musical eruditon'.

Eales (Mary). The Compleat Confectioner: or, the Art of Candying and Preserving in its utmost Perfection. Being a Collection of all the Receipts of the late ingenious Mrs. Eales, Confectioner to their late Majesties King William and Queen Anne. Familiarly adapted for the Use of the Ladies, and very necessary for all who are willing to excel in the most excellent Qualifications of a good House-Wife. Publish'd with the Consent of her Executors, 1st edition, London: J. Brindley & R. Montagu, 1733, [8], 100, [4]pp., collates A1-A8, B1-O4, includes four pages of publisher's advertisements at rear, occasional spotting, light dust-soiling and minor dampstain, armorial bookplate of William Mohun to upper pastedown, hinges cracked, contemporary speckled calf, neatly rebacked preserving original gilt decorated spine, corners repaired, ring mark to each board, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting 139; Maclean 40; Oxford 55. Oxford confuses this work with Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts (1718, 1733, etc.); but more recently Virginia Maclean, while admitting 'great similarity' between the two works, finds 'sufficient differences to allow them to be regarded as two separate books'.

Barba (Alvaro Alonso and others). A Collection of Scarce and Valuable Treatises, upon Metals, Mines, and Minerals. Containing, I. Curious observations on Mines ... II. The Art of Melting … VI. The Art of Dyalling, ... Being, a translation from the learned Albaro Alonso Barba, ... and the observations of several ingenuous persons of our own country, 1st edition, 2nd issue, printed for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London Bridge, 1739, [12], 170, [10], 173-215, [5], 66, [2]pp., continuous register, includes advertisement leaf at rear, one engraved illustration and one letterpress diagram, a few minor spots and light old dampstaining to lower margins, contemporary calf, rubbed, slightly cracked at head and foot of joints, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC N28044. A reissue of the first edition of 1738. In addition to Barba's Art of Metals as translated by the Earl of Sandwich, this volume contains Gabriel Plattes’ 'Discovery of Subterranean Treasure' and Thomas Houghton's 'Rara Avis in Terris' (with separate pagination).

Gastronomy. A Closet for Ladies and Gentlewomen, or The Art of Preserving, Conserving, and Candying. With the manner how to make divers kindes of Syrups, and all kinds of Banqueting-stufs: also divers Soveraigne-Medicines and Salves. Corrected, Amended, and much Enlarged, by adding a very usefull Table thereunto, printed by R. H., 1651, lacking preliminary blank (as often), title-page somewhat soiled, generally toned and dusty throughout, some edge-fraying and short tears, C6 with some contemporary ink trials to lower margin, H6 with lower blank margin torn away, bound with: [Plat, Sir Hugh] , Delights for Ladies To adorn their Persons, Tables, Closets and Distillatories: with Beauties, Banquets, Perfumes and Water. Read, Practice, and Censure, printed by William Dugard, 1651, final blank present, toned throughout, a few text leaves slightly water-stained, G2-G7 a little adhered at extreme fore-edge, without front pastedown and rear endpapers, later bookplates of Claudia Q. Murphy and C-E Berndt (see note), contemporary sheep, worn, with joints cracked and some surface loss to spine and corners, 12mo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Claudia Quigley Murphy (1863-1941) was an American journalist and supporter of the women's suffrage movement, who wrote a number of books relating to gastronomy, including Bread - The Vital Food , A Collation of Cakes Yesterday and Today , and The History of the Art of Tablesetting , all published in the 1920s. ESTC R24765 & R220448; Wing C4729 & P2381; Oxford, p. 14 refers. A Closet for Ladies and Gentlewomen was first published in 1608, and is commonly found bound with Sir Hugh Plat's Delights for Ladies.

[Ellis, William]. The London and Country Brewer. Containing the Whole Art of Brewing all Sorts of Malt-Liquors, As practised both in Town and Country; according to Observations made by the Author in Four Years Travels through the several Counties in England. Also, the Method of preserving Liquors in the Cask, and Directions to be observed in Bottling them..., by a Person formerly concerned in a Public Brewhouse in London, 4 parts in one (including supplement), 4th edition, London: Thomas Astley, 1742, separate title to each part (parts 2-3 & supplement titles stating 2nd edition edition, 1743), 16 page publisher's catalogue at rear, continuous register and pagination, general title browned to margins, front free endpaper inscribed by the author 'To The Honourable William Murray Esqr. His Majesties Solicitor General. From the Author June 17, 1747', endpapers toned and browned to margins, hinges splitting, contemporary calf, joints slightly cracked, 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (1705 –1793), notable reforming barrister, politician, judge, and abolitionist, appointed Solicitor General in 1742, Attorney General in 1754, and shortly afterwards Chief Justice. He is perhaps best known for issuing a judgement in 1772 which held that slavery had no basis in common law. Cagle 664b; ESTC T16830; Maclean, p. 46. Fourth edition, London, 1742, of the first part and second editions, London 1743, of parts two, three and four (supplement). Originally published London, 1734-8. Maclean attributes this work to William Ellis, d.1758, who was the author of several books on farming. BMC indicates there were two authors named William Ellis, the farmer who died in 1758 and another William Ellis who was a brewer. ESTC assigns this to William Ellis, brewer.

The Accomplish’d Housewife. The Accomplish'd Housewife; or, the Gentlewoman’s Companion: Containing I. Reflections on the Education of the Fair Sex; with Characters for their Imitation. II. The Penman’s Advice to the Ladies; or the Art of Writing made easy, and entertaining. III. Instructions for addressing Persons of Distinction, in Writing or Discourse. IV. An easy Introduction to the Study of Practical Arithmetic. V. Directions for copying Prints or Drawings, and Painting either in Oil or Water Colours, or with Crayons. VI. Directions for Marketting, with respect to Butcher’s Meat, Poulterer’s Ware, and Fish. VII. A Bill of Fare for every Month in the Year. VIII. Receipts in Cookery, Pastry, &c. IX. Instructions for Carving and placing Dishes on the Table. X. All Sorts of Pickles, Made Wines, &c. XI. Remarks on the Nature and Qualities of the most common Aliments. XII. Recipes in Physick and Surgery. XIII. Remarks on the Causes and Symptoms of most Diseases. XIV. The Florist’s Kalendar. XV. Familiar Letters on several Occasions in common Life; with Instructions to young Orphan Ladies how to judge of Proposals of Marriage made to them without the Consent of their Friends or Guardians. XVI. A Dictionary serving for the Translation of ordinary English Words into more scholastic ones. Concluding with some serious instructions for the Conduct of the Fair Sex, with regard to their Duty towards God, and towards their Neighbours, 1st edition, London: J. Newbery, 1745, [16], 431, [13]pp., two engraved plates by L. Bickham showing calligraphy in round hand & Italian hand, six woodcut illustrations of table setting to text, few light spots to title, front free endpaper inscribed 'Rebekah Phillips Her Book June ye 18 1742', contemporary sheep, joints partially cracked, front joint consolidated, corners repaired, head and foot of spine worn, 12mo in 6s (Qty: 1)Axford, p. 4; Bitting, p. 513; ESTC T122783; Maclean, p. 2; Oxford p. 75; Roscoe A1; cf. Cagle 530 (second edition, 1748). Uncommon. An interesting early publication from the press of John Newbery.

Trades. A General Description of all Trades, Digested in Alphabetical Order: by which Parents, Guardians, and Trustees, may, with greater Ease and Certainty, make choice of Trades agreeable to the Capacity, Education, Inclination, Strength, and Fortune of the Youth under their Care. Containing, I. How many Branches each is divided into. II. How far populous, or necessary. III. Which they require most, Learning, Art, or Labour. IV. What is commonly given with an Apprentice to each. V. Hours of Working, and other Customs usual among them. VI. Their wages, and how much may be earned by, or is commonly given to, Journey-men. VII. What Money is necessary to set up a Person in each. VIII. Which are incorporated Companies, with the Time of their Incorporation, Livery-fine, Situation of their Hall, Court-day, Description of their Arms, Mottos, &c. To which is Prefixed, an Essay on Divinity, Law, and Physic, London: T. Waller, 1747, some light toning throughout, hinges repaired, contemporary calf, neatly rebacked and corners repaired, red morocco title label to spine, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC N6680. An alphabetical list of trades, with terms of employment for apprentices and journeymen and an estimate of the money necessary to start up in each trade. Bookbinding and bookselling are dealt with in detail.

Brownrigg (William). The Art of making Common Salt, as now practised in Most Parts of the World; with several Improvements proposed in that Art, for the Use of the British Dominions, 1st edition, C. Davies, A. Millar and R. Dodsley, 1748, half-title, 6 folding engraved plates, without errata leaf, front free endpaper near-loose, contemporary speckled calf, spine darkened and dry, light wear to extremities, 8vo (20 x 12.2 cm), together with: Homes (Francis), Experiments on Bleaching, 1st edition, Sands [and others] for A. Kincaid and A. Donaldson, 1756, ownership inscription 'Doctor John Clephane, Kilraick, July 6 1759', engraved bookplate of Hugh Rose Young of Kilraick [Kilravock], contemporary sprinkled calf gilt, 8vo (19.5 x 12 cm) , Monro (Donald), A Treatise on Mineral Waters, 2 volumes, 1st edition, D. Wilson and G. Nicol, and T. Durham, 1770, half-title to volume 1, spotting and browning, volume 1 2C1 verso imperfectly printed, 2 contemporary ownership inscriptions (one effaced) to each title-page, contemporary speckled tan calf, green morocco labels, a few scuffs and marks, 8vo (20.6 x 12.5 cm) (Qty: 4)ESTC T147911, T58862, T55412.

Lens (Bernard, & Gerrard de Lairesse). For the Curious Young Gentlemen and Ladies, that study and practise the noble and commendable art of drawing, colouring and japanning, A New and Compleat Drawing-book; consisting of variety of classes, viz. whole figures in divers positions, and all the several parts of the human body from head to foot; light, airy, loose landskips; perspective views of sea-ports, forts, ruins, &c. Being the close study, for a series of years, of the late Mr. Lens, miniature-painter, and Drawing-Master to Christ's-Hospital... to which is prefixed, An Introduction to Drawing... translated from the French of Monsieur Gerrard de Lairesse, and improved with extracts from C.A. Du Fresnoy, Salmon, &c., 3rd edition, printed for B. Dickinson, 1752, engraved frontispiece by Boitard after Lens, title, 42 pages of text, and 62 copper engraved plates (numbered 1-62), the final plate close trimmed to fore-margin, touching engraved area with very slight loss, generally a very good copy, 19th century bookplate of Kean O'Hara Esq. to front pastedown, contemporary full calf, gilt morocco label to spine, some marks to covers, outer corners rubbed and slightly showing, oblong 4to (19.5 x 25 cm) (Qty: 1)Bermingham, Learning to Draw (2000), pp. 87-88. First published a year earlier, in 1751, this early manual on drawing provides instruction for the depiction of the human figure and of landscape. Bernard Lens (1659-1725) taught drawing at Christ's Hospital, where drawing had been introduced as a subject of study for the students, the majority of whom were to be trained for careers in navigation and seafaring. Being a posthumous work, it has been conjectured that the author of this title was the artist's son Edward Lens, who succeeded Bernard as Drawing Master at Christ's Hospital.

Bradley (Richard). The Country Housewife, and L ady’s Director, for every Month of the Year. Both in the Frugal Management of the House, and in the Delights and Profits of the Farm. Containing the Whole Art of Cookery, 6th edition, with great additions and improvements, London: Dan. Browne and Lockyer Davis, 1753, [8], 352pp., half-title present some toning and scattered spotting, sewing a little weak in places and some gatherings sprung, contemporary speckled calf, joints cracked and light wear to extremities, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC N29002.

Nihell (Elizabeth). A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery. Setting forth Various Abuses therein, especially as to the Practice with Instruments: the whole serving to put all Rational Inquirer in a Fair Way of very safely forming their own Judgment upon the Question; which it is best to employ, in Cases of Pregnancy and Lying-in, a Man-Midwife; or, a Midwife, 1st ediition, printed for A. Morley, 1760, woodcut initials and head- and tailpieces, a little spotting and staining to title-page, stains in text of pp. 40-1 and margins of pp. 222-3, contemporary calf, red morocco label, spine-compartments and covers double ruled in gilt, rubbed and scuffed overall, 8vo (20 x 12.3 cm) (Qty: 1)ESTC T152318; Wellcome IV p. 239. First and only edition of the author's only book. ' E lizabeth Nihell's defence of her profession helped to raise public awareness of an important problem' (ODNB), criticising the growing fashion for male midwives and the practices of obstetrician William Smellie, and thereby incurring the ridicule of Smellie's student Tobias Smollett . In spite of its influential trail the book is rare at auction; ESTC traces six copies only in UK libraries.

Gallini (Giovanni-Andrea). A Treatise on the Art of Dancing, 1st edition, printed for the author, 1762, half-title, folding engraved frontispiece, folding plate of a Chinese procession, some light spotting, contemporary boards, rebacked, light edge wear, 8vo (Qty: 1)Beaumont pp. 79-80; ESTC T100894.

[Bourgeois, Louise]. The Compleat Midwife's Practice Enlarged … The second edition corrected, by R.C. I.D. M.S. T.B. Practitioners of the said Art. With a full supply of those rare secrets which Mr. Culpeper in his Brief Treatise of Midwifry, and other English writers, have kept close to themselves, concealed, or wholly omitted. Printed for Nath. Brook, 1659, [16], 309, [11], engraved portrait frontispiece, 5 engraved plates, including 2 folding, separate title-page to A Full Supply.., by T. Chamberlaine, very small hole to D1 not affecting text (generally a very good, clean copy), contemporary calf ruled in blind, 8vo (Qty: 1)Wing C1817D; Thomason E.1723[1]. Enlarged edition of the French midwife Louise Bourgeois’ book on obstetrics, Observations diverses sur la sterilité, perte de fruict, foecondité, accouchements, et maladies des femmes et enfants nouveaux naiz (Paris, 1609), in which she described herself as ‘the first woman practicing my art to take up the pen’. It was translated into German, Dutch, and English, and was influential throughout Europe in the 17th century.

Gelleroy (William). The London Cook, or the whole Art of Cookery made easy and familiar. Containing a great Number of approved and practical Receipts in every Branch of Cookery. Viz. Chap. I. Of Soups, Broths and Gravy. II. Of Pancakes, Fritters, Possets, Tanseys, &c. III. Of Fish. IV. Of Boiling. V. Of Roasting. VI. Of Made-Dishes. VII. Of Poultry and Game. VIII. Sauces for Poultry and Game. IX. Sauces for Butcher’s Meat, &c. X. Of Puddings. XI. Of Pies, Custards, and Tarts, &c. XII. Of Sausages, Hogs-Puddings, &c. XIII. Of Potting and Collaring XIV. Of Pickles. XV. Of Creams, Jellies, &c. XVI. Of Made Wines. By William Gelleroy, Late Cook to her Grace the Dutchess of Argyle. And now to the Right Hon. Sir Samuel Fludger, Bart. Lord Mayor of the City of London. To which is prefixed, a large copper-plate, representing his Majesty’s Table, with its proper Removes, as it was served at Guild-Hall, on the 9th of November last, being the Lord Mayor’s Day, when His Majesty, and the Royal Family, did the City the Honour to dine with them, and were highly pleased with their Entertainment, 1st edition, S. Crowder & Co., J. Coote & J. Fletcher, 1762, iv, [18], 330, 473-486, [2]pp., folding engraved frontispiece of a table setting (with 11cm closed tear), with an appendix and a final leaf of advertisements, occasional minor spotting, contemporary speckled calf, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting, p.179; ESTC T63887; Maclean, p. 56; Oxford, p. 92; Simon, BG 740.

Memis (John). The Midwife's Pocket-Companion: or A Practical Treatise on Midwifery. On a New Plan. Containing Full and Plain Directions for the Management and Delivery of Child-bearing Women ... adapted to the use of the Female as well as the Male Practitioner in that Art, 1st edition, printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, 1765, marginal browning to title-page and final leaf, contemporary sprinkled sheep, front joint crudely filled in, stripping to covers, 12mo (Qty: 1)ESTC N4476. Dr John Memis, who became manager of the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in 1766, here offers to the increasing number of female midwives jargon-free instruction in the art of midwifery. In contrast to William Smellie’s popular Treatise on Midwifery (1752-64) which employed standard technical language, Memis relies on vernacular words and objects that would be familiar to all, such as the ‘rump bone’ and the ‘womb cake’ (placenta).

Shackleford (Ann). The Modern Art of Cookery Improved; or, Elegant, Cheap, and Easy Methods, of preparing most of the Dishes now in Vogue; In the Composition whereof both Health and Pleasure have been consulted, by, Mrs. Ann Shackleford, of Winchester. To which is added, an Appendix; Containing a Dissertation on the different Kinds of Food, their Nature, Quality, and various Uses. By a Physisian. And a Marketing Manual, and other useful Particulars. By the Editor, 1st edition, J. Newbery & F. Newbury, 1767, final blank leaf present, light toning, dust-soiling and occasional marginal browning, front endpaper inscribed "Ann Loader Her Book 1792" and signature repeated twice with date 1797, upper hinge split, lacking rear free endpaper, contemporary calf, red morocco title label to spine, neat repairs to joints and foot of spine, head of spine worn, 12mo (Qty: 1)Axford, p.273; Bitting, p. 430; Cagle 985; ESTC T119096; Maclean, p. 131; Oxford, p. 95; Roscoe A494; Vicaire 791. Uncommon, ESTC locates on three UK institutional copies (British Library, Bodleian and Brotherton LIbrary, Leeds).

Trades. Valuable Secrets concerning Arts and Trades: or Approved Directions, from the best Artists, for the Various Methods Of engraving on Brass, Copper, or Steel. Of the Composition of Metals. - of Varnishes. Of Mastichs, Cements, Sealing-Wax. &c. &c. Of the Glass Manufactory. Various Imitations of Precious Stones, and French Paste. Of Colours and Painting, useful for Carriage Painters. Of Painting on Paper. Of Compositions for Limners. Of transparent Colours. Colours to dye Skins or Gloves. To colour or varnish Copper-Plate Prints. Of Painting on Glass. Of Colours of all Sorts, for Oil, Water, and Crayons. Of preparing the Lapis Lazuli, to make Ultramarine. Of the Art of Gilding. The Art of dying Woods, Bones, &c. The Art of Casting in Moulds. Of making useful Sorts of Ink. The Art of making Wines. Of the Composition of Vinegars. Of Liquors, Essential Oils, &c. Of the Confectionary Business. The Art of preparing Snuffs. Of taking out Spots and Stains. Art of Fishing, Angling, Bird-Catching, &c. And Subjects curious, entertaining, and useful. Containing upwards of One Thousand approved Receipts relative to Arts and Trades, London: Printed and sold by Will. Hay, Printer and Bookseller to the Society of Artists of Great Britain, 1775, [8], xxxiv, [2], 312pp., occasional light dust-soiling and few marks, contemporary sheep, joints & spine cracked with evidence of some refurbishment, title label partly lacking, some wear, 12mo, together with: Smith (Godfrey) , The Laboratory; or, School of Arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explain’d, I. A variety of curious and valuable Experiments in Refining, Calcining, Melting, Assaying, Casting, Allaying, and Toughening of Gold; with several other Curiosities relating to Gold and Silver. II. Choice Secrets for Jewellers in the Management of Gold; in Enamelling, and the Preparation of Enamel Colours, with the Art of Copying precious Stones; of preparing Colours for Doublets; of Colouring Foyles for Jewels, together with other rare Secrets. III. Several uncommon Experiments for Casting in Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin, Steel, and other Metals: Likewise in Wax, Plaister of Paris, Wood, Horn, &c. With the Management of the respective Moulds. IV. The Art of making Glass: Exhibiting withal the Art of Painting and making Impressions upon Glass, and of laying thereon Gold or Silver; together with the Method of preparing the Colours for Potters Work, or Delf-Ware. V. A Collection of very valuable Secrets, for the Use of Cutlers, Pewterers, Brasiers, Joiners, Turners, Japanners, Book-Binders, Distillers, Lapidaries, Limners, &c. together with the Art of Marbling Books or Paper. VI. A Dissertation on the Nature and Growth of Salt-Petre: Also, Several other choice and uncommon Chymical Experiments. Vii. The Art of preparing Rockets, Crackers, Fire-Globes, Stars, Sparks, &c. for Recreative Fire-Works. Viii. The Art and Management of Dying Silks, Worsteds, Cottons, &c. in various Colours. Compiled from German, and other foreign Authors, 3rd edition, with Additions of a great Number of valuable Receipts; particularly, a short, plain, and easy Introduction to the Art of drawing in Perspective, London: James Hodges & T. Astley, 1750, engraved frontispiece (offset to title), 16 engraved plates (including 2 folding), some toning and occasional spotting, 20th century sheep, red morocco title label, upper joint splitting, 8vo (Qty: 2)ESTC T69155 & T72113.

Marriott (Thomas). Female Conduct: being an Essay on the Art of Pleasing. To be practised by the Fair Sex, before, and after Mairrage. A Poem, in two Books, 1st edition, for W. Owen, 1758, occasional spotting, closed tear in O5, contemporary sprinkled calf, a little rubbed and marked, front joint superficially cracked at foot, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T91564. 'Though Marriott ... warns of the dangers innocent young women face, his sympathies, it goes without saying, are hardly with the prudes ... A Vindication of the Rights of Woman never mentions Thomas Marriott, but Wollstonecraft could well have included him among those masculine authorities on the art of pleasing who most inspire her scorn' (Yeazell, Fictions of Modesty: Women and Courtship in the English Novel, 1991, pp. 7-8).

Briggs (Richard). The English Art of Cookery, according to the present practice, 2nd edition, 1791, half-title present, 12 engraved plates of bills of fare, some scattered spotting, contemporary ownership inscription 'Mary Bunow' to front free endpaper, upper hinge split, contemporary sheep, rebacked, maroon morocco title label to spine, upper board repaired at head, 8vo (Qty: 1)Bitting p. 60; Maclean 15; Vicaire 116; cf. Oxford, pp. 115-116, and Cagle 577 (first edition). On the title page Richard Briggs describes himself as being 'many Years Cook at the Globe Tavern, Fleet-street, the White-Hart Tavern, Holborn, and now at the Temple Coffee-house'. The volume is strictly organised into 38 chapters with clearly distinct themes, covering poultry, soups and broths, fish dressings, sauces, stews and hashes, ragous and fricassees, roots and vegetables, puddings, pies and tarts, pancakes and fritters, cheesecakes and custards, blancmanges, jellies and syllabubs, potting and little cold dishes, carving, garden vegetables, brewing, wines and cordial wines, and more. The twelve plates depict selected bills of fare for each month of the year.

Glasse (Hannah). The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy; Which far excels any Thing of the Kind yet published... In which are included, One Hundred and Fifty new and useful Receipts, not inserted in any former Edition. With a copious Index. New edition. With all the modern Improvements; And also the Order of a Bill of Fare for each Month; the Dishes arranged on the Table in the most fashionable Style, London, 1796, half-title with faint contemporary ownership inscription 'Mrs Mary Saker her book', some dampstaining mostly to first & last few leaves, top edge gilt, 20th-century marbled half calf by Bickers & Son, gilt decorated spine with contrasting morocco label in red and green, upper joint a little slit at head, 8vo, together with: [Kettilby, Mary]. A Collection of above Three Hundred Receipts in Cookery, Physick and Surgery; for the use of all Good Wives, Tender Mothers, and Careful Nurses, by Several Hands. The Fourth Edition. To which is Added, a Second Part, Containing a great Number of Excellent Receipts, for Preserving and Conserving of Sweet-Meats, &c., London: Printed for Mary Kettilby, and Sold by Richard Wilkin, 1728, title to second part stating third edition and imprint date of 1728, some browning, spotting and few marks, 20th century sheep with morocco title label to spine, 8vo, Mason (Charlotte). The Ladies' Assistant for Regulating and Supplying the Table; being a Complete System of Cookery, &c. containing the most Select Bills of Fare ... and several Deserts ... likewise Directions for Brewing, Making English Wines, Raspberry, Orange, and Lemon-Brandies, &c. also remarks on Kitchen-Poisons, and necessary Cautions thereon, 6th edition, enlarged, corrected, and improved to the present time, London: J. Walter, 1787, half-title present, closed tears to lower margins of index leaves 2I8, 2K1-2K3 , scattered spotting throughout, contemporary calf, morocco title label to spine, joints slightly cracked at head & foot, worn at head & foot of spine and to board corners, 8vo, [King, William] , The Art of Cookery, In imitation of Horace's Art of Poetry. With some Letters to Dr. Lister, and Others: Occasion'd principally by the Title of a Book publish'd by the Doctor, being the Works of Apicius Coelius, Concerning the Soups and Sauces of the Antients. With an Extract of the greatest Curiosities contain'd in that Book. To which is added, Horace's Art of Poetry, in Latin. By the Author of the Journey to London. Humbly inscrib'd to the Honourable Beef Steak Club, 1st edition, London: Bernard Lintott, [1708], half-title, some browning and scattered spotting, contemporary panelled sheep, gilt decorated spine, joint cracked, some adhesive residue to spine and boards, 8vo (Qty: 4)Glasse: Cagle 706; Maclean, p. 60; Oxford, p. 77 (note); Simon, BG 771. Kettilby: Cagle 791; Maclean, p. 82; Oxford, p. 54 (note); Simon, BG 904. Mason: cf. Cagle 863 (first edition with this title, 1786; the work was first published in 1773 as The lady’s assistant for regulating and supplying her table ). King: Bitting p. 260; Cagle 794; Maclean p.84; Oxford p.51; Simon, BG 908; Vicaire 475.

Whittock (Nathaniel). The Decorative Painters' & Glaziers' Guide; containing the most approved methods of imitating oak, mahogany, maple, rose, cedar, coral, and every other kind of fancy wood, verd antique, dove, sienna, porphyry, white veined, and other marbles; in oil or distemper colour; designs for decorating apartments, in accordance with the various styles of architecture ... 3rd edition ('with considerable additions'), Sherwood, Gilbert and Piper, 1832, 364 pp., 102 lithographed plates, of which 45 hand-coloured or tinted, some heightened with gum arabic, tissue-guard to each plate, contents generally in clean condition, 4-page catalogue of books published by Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper bound in at front, dated 1826, and a further 4-page catalogue of books published for the same publishers, smaller in format, bound in before (some spotting), contemporary plum cloth, with gilt morocco label to spine, faded to brown on spine and edges, spine label slightly chipped, and some wear to joints and extremities, particularly to head of front joint, 4to (Qty: 1)Abbey Life 81; British Coloured Books (Ipex 80) 12 (for the first edition of 1827). The first work in English to deal with interior decoration in detail in its various forms, including mural decoration, stained and painted glass, as well as marbling. In the preface to this edition, dated April 1832, the author states 'in the present day when the liberal spirit of the age calls for embellishments of every description, and when there are thousands of artizans... it was deemed a sufficient reason for publishing a complete compendium of information on the Art of Staining Glass', also adding that the 'specimens of Marble' have been selected with great care from those in the Radcliffe Library, the Ashmolean Museum, and from private Collections'.

A contemporary French Art Deco bronze figure formed as a stylised cheetah on black marble base, Paris foundry stamp, length 32cm. Condition - good, general wear only.

Tanner (John). The Hidden Treasures of the Art of Physick; fully discovered, 3rd edition, with additions, printed by John Streater, 1672, some light spotting and soiling, contemporary calf, a little rubbed with small repairs, 8vo, together with: Willis (Thomas). A Plain and Easie Method for Preserving [by God's Blessing] those that are well from Infection of the Plague, or any Contagious Distemper, in City, Camp, Fleet, &c. and for curing such as are infected with it. Written in the Year 1666. Never before printed, W. Crook, 1691, 74 pp., imprimatur leaf at front, lacking portrait frontispiece, a few leaves close-trimmed shaving a few letters, a few tiny marginal wormholes, a little light spotting and toning, modern morocco, 8vo (Qty: 2)ESTC R222390 & R186618; Wing T137 & W2852; Heirs of Hippocrates 601 for Tanner. 'Tanner, a licentiate of the College of Physicians, was a London practitioner. Tanner first published this compendium of the medical arts in 1659 and intended it for the medical student, layperson, and housewife who had occasion to tend the sick. Tanner discusses anatomy, a wide variety of diseases and their therapy, surgical problems such as fractures, wounds, tumors, and ulcers, and the nature, operation, and preparation of compound medicines' (Heirs 601: third edition, 1672).

Ercker (Lazarus, & John Pettus ). Fleta minor. The Laws of Art and Nature, in Knowing, Judging, Assaying, Fining, Refining and Inlarging the Bodies of Confin'd Metals. In Two Parts. The First contains Assays of Lazarus Erckern ... now translated into English. The Second contains Essays on Metallick Words, alphabetically composed, as a Dictionary, by Sir John Pettus, printed for the author by Thomas Dawks, 1683, 2 parts in one volume, engraved frontispiece portrait by R. White, and 43 copper-engraved illustrations, numerous ornate opening initials, minor marginal fraying to frontispiece and title, a very good copy with wide margins, early ownership inscription 'James Hamilton' to title-page (see note), some spotting and browning, G1 with small piece torn from margin, H1v and H2r soiled, signature Z in duplicate, [C]2 holed and slightly torn at lower margin, without final blank in each vol.) Contemporary blind-panelled mottled full calf, some marks, discreet restoration to head and foot of spine, folio (35.5 x 22.4 cm) (Qty: 1)Provenance: possibly James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton (1658-1712), famously killed in a duel on the 15 th November 1712 over the inheritance of the Macclesfield estate, or James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Hamilton (1703-1743), early governor of the Foundling Hospital, London, and a fellow of the Royal Society. ESTC R5570; Hoover 633; Wing P1906; Wellcome II, 527. The first part is a translation of Ercken's Beschreibung aller fürnemisten mineralishcen Ertzt- und Berckwercksarten . The author of the second part, Sir John Pettus (1613-1690), was appointed deputy governor of the royal mines by Cromwell in 1655, a position he held until his death 35 years later. Having spent more than £20,000 on the royalist cause during the Civil War, he appears to have been imprisoned for debt several times in later life, and it has been suggested that Fleta Minor was composed in Fleet Prison.

[Pallavicino, Ferrante]. The Whores Rhetorick, calculated to the meridian of London; and conformed to the Rules of Art. In two Dialogues, 1st edition in English, printed for George Shell, in Stone-Cutter-Street in Shoe-Laine, 1683, A-K12, L1-6, title within double-rule border, Epistle Dedicatory 'To the most famous University of London-Courtezans', by Philo-Puttanus, Epistle to the Reader, and main text (222 numbered pages), a few scattered spots (text generally in very good, clean condition), contemporary ink ownership signature of Jo. White to title, later neat ink signature of M. Orskey and date 1956 to verso of front endpaper, marbled endpapers, fine late 19th or early 20th century elaborately gilt-decorated crushed turquoise morocco, a few minor marks to extremities, 12mo (Qty: 1)Grolier, Wither to Prior 973; Wing P213. Ferrante Pallavicino (1616-1644), an Italian Augustinian monk and satirist of the Catholic Church, and especially the Jesuits and the ruling Barberini pontificate, was eventually beheaded at Avignon at the age of just 28 for his anti-clerical writings. Written in the form of a dialogue in 15 lessons between an aged prostitute and her naive apprentice, The Whore's Rhetorick draws a clear parallel between the use of rhetoric, associated with the Jesuits, and the art of erotic seduction. This anonymous English adaptation uses Pallavicino's original text as a means of witty commentary on the state of Restoration society under Charles II (r. 1660-1685). The publisher John Wickens was fined for issuing this work in 1683, although it was officially approved the following year (see The Library 5th Series 44, 1969, No. 1). Rare. No copy of this first edition in English in auction records. Four institutional copies located in the UK (BL, Oxford, University of London and Wellcome Library).

[Venette, Nicolas]. The Art of Pruning Fruit-Trees, with an Explanation of some Words which Gardiners make use of in speaking of Trees. And a Tract of the Use of the Fruits of Trees, for preserving us in Health, or for Curing us when we are Sick. Translated from the French Original, set forth the last Year by a Physician of Rochelle, 1st edition in English, printed for Tho. Basset, 1685, 7 woodcuts in letterpress, 6 pp. publisher's catalogue at rear (part of collation), occasional light finger-soiling, title-page with some minor red ink spots and other marks to margin, B3 with some early underlining, binder's blank at rear with 4 cm marginal closed tear, front pastedown with armorial bookplate ('The Hon'ble Edward Monckton, Sumerford Hall County of Stafford'), small piece of rear free endpaper adhered to facing pastedown, near contemporary marbled calf with red leather spine label, joints cracked, front cover detached, edges rubbed, slim 8vo (Qty: 1)Provenance: Edward Monckton (1744-1832), East India Company servant, politician and landowner (see lot 11). Monckton is believed to have employed Humphry Repton to design the grounds of his Staffordshire seat of Somerford Hall, and commissioned a complex irrigation system for its extensive gardens. ESTC R12617; Wing V187. Scarce first edition in English of L'Art de Tailler les Arbres Fruitiers, published in 1683. Containing information regarding a number of fruits, including: 'Figgs'; 'Quinces'; 'Medlars and Services'; China and Portugal Oranges'; 'Corands'; 'Plums and Apricocks'; and 'Nectarins and Peaches'.

A contemporary gilt framed wall/dressing mirror of rectangular form with bevelled edge plate, the moulded frame with Art Nouveau style foliate detail, 135 cm x 43 cm

A contemporary copper sun and cloud wall art W.184cm

Tortue Géniale - Green Sea TurtleOlivier Marc Thomas Leger is one of the UK's up and coming artists with a celebrity client base growing annually. The animals he draws are imagined as living planets or landmasses, with their own landscapes and ecosystems. Dependent on the size, these works of art can take from a couple of weeks to 10 months to complete.In 2014 Olivier received the Attenborough Prize for his contribution to contemporary visual art.This is not only a Limited edition giclée print, #/125, it also incorporates an original work in the margins, making it the only example of this work in existence. Certified by the Fine Art Trade Guild.

Contemporary Art Deco style resin figure on a faux hardstone base, 48cm high

Contemporary Art Deco style resin figure on a shaped base, 30cm high

A contemporary brass and metal bound log box in the Art Nouveau style.

6 assorted figures: 2 19th Century, 1 Art Deco, 1 Lladro cherub and 2 contemporary stoneware

NO RESERVE Stendhal. Ernestine ou la Naissance de l'Amour, number I of 20 copies on Japon with 2 additional suites of plates (one on Japon, one on Hollande), from an edition limited to 524, printed in red & black, engravings by Sacha Klerx, bound in dark olive green morocco, by Alain Lobstein, t.e.g., signed at foot of front turn-in, spine slightly faded, Maastricht & Brussels, A.A.M.Stols, 1929 § Morand (Paul) Rien que le Terre, one of 50 copies on Hollande with an additional suite of plates in black on chine, from an edition limited to 1076, pochoir plates and illustrations by Pierre Falké, contemporary half blue morocco, t.e.g., others uncut, original wrappers bound in, spine a little faded, Brussels, 1929 § Verhaeren (E.) Les Heures Claires, Art Nouveau decorations in blue by Théo van Rysselberghe, original boards, rubbed, Brussels, 1896, 8vo (3)

PUGIN, AUGUSTUS WELBY NORTHMOREDESIGNS FOR IRON & BRASS WORK... London: Ackermann & Co., [1836]. 4to, engraved title and 26 engraved plates, contemporary half calf with the label of the Birmingham Society of Arts and Government School of Design to the upper cover, some spotting; Goldsmiths Designs for Gold & Silversmiths. London: Ackermann & Co., 1836. 4to, engraved title, 27 engraved plates, contemporary half calf with the label of the Birmingham Society of Arts and Government School of Design to the upper cover, some spotting; Fresnoy, C.A. du - John Dryden, translator The Art of Painting. London: Henry Lintot, 1750. 8vo, frontispiece, contemporary calf rebacked [ESTC T122964] (3)