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Bruce, Gordon, 'Webley Air Pistols: Their History and Development', first edition, (London: Robert Hale, 2001). Publisher's original black cloth with gilt lettering to spine, complete with original dust jacketThrale, Christopher, 'Webley Air Rifles: 1925-2005', first edition, (London: Robert Hale, 2010). Publisher's original black cloth with white lettering to spine, complete with original dust jacket (2)

Easterly, William M., 'The Belgian Rattlesnake: The Lewis Automatic Machine Gun', first edition, (Ontario: Collector Grade Publications, 1998). Publisher's original navy blue with gilt lettering to spine, complete with original dust jacket

Ruth, Larry L., 'War Baby!: The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbine', first edition, (Ontario: Collector Grade Publications, 1992); 'War Baby! Comes Home: The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbine Volume II', first edition, (Ontario: Collector Grade Publications, 1993). Two volumes in publisher's original navy blue with gilt lettering to spines, both complete with original dust jackets. (2)

Laidler, Peter, 'The Sten Machine Carbine', deluxe first edition, (Ontario: Collector Grade Publications, 2000). Publisher's original navy blue faux leather with gilt lettering to spine, complete with original dust jacket

Corbett, Jim, 'Man-Eaters of Kumaon', (England: Oxford University Press, 1946). Scarce first UK edition complete with original bumped and nicked dust jacket, Publisher's original orange cloth with gilt lettering to spine

Evans, R.D.C., 'The Plug Bayonet: An Identification Guide for Collectors', first edition, (Shipley: Evans, 2002). Hardcover, limited to 1000 copies, signed by author in blue ink to title page

Stamps; A collection of Great Britain stamps, lithographs, covers, PNQS, presentation packs, etc, the lot consists of mint decimal commemorative stamps, an album containing over thirty-five limited edition first day lithographs, an album of over fifty sets of unused PHQs with corresponding mint stamps, including scarcer sets, Inigo Jones, cricket, etc, plus an album of over eighty used PHQs, also includes an album containing mainly QEII mint pre decimal stamps plus various 'Sundry' items.

John Betjeman 'Summoned by Bells, First Edition 1960, The Life of St Francis of Assisi, with letters from The Vatican, George Orwell. Signed Deborah Devonshire, Mary S Lovell, Katherine Swift, etc:- Two Boxes.

Siku the Polar Bear. 2011 annual edition, the first that was not part of a trilogy. Crafted from moonlight-colored crystal with black eyes and nose. The figure includes an iceberg-shaped plaque made from aurora borealis crystal. Siku means sea ice in Inuktitut. Marked on the foot Swarovski swan, AH 2011. Figurine has its original box: 9.5"L x 9.5"W x 6.25"H. Plaque: 3"L x 1"W x 1.75"H. Artist: Anton HirzingerIssued: 2011Dimensions: 6.75"L x 2.25"W x 3.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

SCS first edition of the Endangered Wildlife trilogy. The collection has a mother panda and her cub in back and clear crystal. The mother is depicted holding a stalk of bamboo. Marked Swarovski swan HT 2008. This item has its original box: 9"L x 9"W x 5.25"H. Mother: 3.5"L x 2.75"W x 3.75"H. Cub: 2.5"L x 2"W x 2.25"H. Artist: Heinz TabertshoferIssued: 2008Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD (2008) - Limited Edition The Tales of Beedle the Bard Book - A collector's limited edition hardcover of J.K. Rowling's fantasy book The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Children's High-Level Group produced limited first editions of the book in 2008 to fundraise for The Children's Voice campaign.This edition consists of a 179-page leatherbound hardcover book with marbled endpapers, metallic skull bosses, and faux gemstones on the cover; a maroon velvet pouch embroidered with Rowling's signature; 10 Collector's Edition prints of illustrations by Rowling; and a suede-lined leather bookcase. Dimensions: 31.75 cm x 25 cm x 7.25 cm (12.5" x 9.75" x 2.75")Estimate: £800 - 1,600 M Bidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) - Howard Chaykin Poster - A Howard Chaykin "Poster #1" from the promotion of George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. Chaykin's poster debuted at the 1976 Comic-Con and was the first introduction to the Star Wars saga for unsuspecting attendees, along with a Marvel comic-book series which was drafted by the artist to help generate interest for the film's release the following year.Composed in Chaykin's original high-detail comic-book style, this poster features a collage of key aspects of the film. Luke Skywalker stands at the front, backed by a blaster-wielding Han Solo, Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Behind them looms Darth Vader, against the Death Star, and X-Wings, Y-Wings, and T.I.E. Fighters are depicted on the poster's lower half. "Star Wars"is written in red in the bottom right corner. The text in the bottom margin reads "Poster 1, 1st edition artist: Howard Chaykin, Luke Skywalker". A copyright symbol prefaces the final text, "The Star Wars Corporation 1976", a detail only present on original posters, distinguishing the piece from reprints that surfaced years later. This poster shows some edge wear, most notably on the top right corner, and has been conservation linen backed. Dimensions: 73.5 cm x 50.5 (29" x 20")Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 14th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 15th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) - Rubie's Life-size Light-up Limited Edition Darth Vader Statue - A light-up full-size, limited edition statue of Darth Vader as seen throughout George Lucas' Star Wars franchise. Released in 1996 by the Rubie's Costume Company as part of a limited edition run of licensed, life-size figures, this statue is numbered 426 of 500.Rubie's was one of the first companies to produce high-quality costume displays in the 1990s, with some of their creations used for promotional purposes by Lucasfilm around the world. Each statue was hand-crafted by Michael Burnett Studios from original moulds, blueprints, and photos from the Lucasfilm archives.This statue is made of fibreglass and moulded latex with various plastics, a fabric cape and robe, and metal armature components. It comes mounted to a custom base featuring the Star Wars logo and edition number engraved into an affixed plaque. The statue and its helmet can easily be removed from the stand. It is without its lightsaber. Also included is an adapter power source and two pages of instruction paperwork. Shipping crate included. This lot exhibits some scuffing to the boot and plastic finish, and dimpling in the faux leather. Dimensions: 213 cm x 89 cm x 61 cm (84" x 35" x 24")Additional Provenance: Star Wars Rubies Certificate of Authenticity.Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 US Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, November 14th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 15th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

PAUL MCCARTNEY - Paul McCartney-Autographed Limited UK Special Edition of The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present - An autographed hardback UK special edition of Sir Paul McCartney's The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, published by Allen Lane. Released in November 2021, this edition comprises a two-volume collection of 154 songs spanning McCartney's illustrious career. The book also includes stories, photos, drafts and artefacts from his personal collection. Only 175 copies of the book were published, with this example numbered "98". The title page of the first volume is signed in black ink by McCartney. The books feature a bright orange textured exterior (exclusive to the UK special edition) and come presented in a matching clamshell case decorated with debossed lyrics for "Hey Jude". Also included is a limited edition lyric print, numbered "#98/175", in sealed packaging, and the book's original cardboard box. Dimensions (books in case): 29 cm x 23 cm x 9 cm (11.5" x 9" x 3.5")The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

PAUL MCCARTNEY - Autographed Edition of Paul McCartney: Paintings Book, Four Exhibition Art Prints, Staff Pass, Ticket, Invitation and Newspaper Clippings - A signed first edition of Paul McCartney: Paintings book and a collection of items relating to the first exhibition of McCartney's paintings held at the Arnolfini Centre of Contemporary Art in Bristol. This lot has come from a previous Arnolfini employee who attended the opening event held on September 28, 2000. The collection includes four exhibition posters (two of the same design), a staff pass, a ticket, a post-opening party invitation, and two newspaper clippings about the event. The book's title page is autographed in black ink by McCartney. The posters exhibit some minor marks, notably on the back from previous storage. Dimensions (book): 32.5 cm x 26.5 cm x 2 cm (12.75" x 10.5" x 0.75"); (each poster): 59.5 cm x 42 cm (23.25" x 16.5")The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £500 - 1,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

BLONDIE - The Rockarchive Collection: Debbie Harry Autographed Limited Edition Print by Phil Grey, The Roundhouse, 1978 - A Debbie Harry autographed limited edition fine art photographic print featuring an image of Debbie Harry on stage taken by photographer Phil Grey. The shot was taken during Blondie's gig at The Roundhouse in March 1978 that was part of the band's first European tour. This lot is part of the Rockarchive Collection.This giclee print is presented on archival 310gsm cotton-based rag paper, hand-numbered "5/100," and signed by Grey in pencil. The lot has also been autographed in pencil by Harry. The print's bottom right corner displays light creasing and a small mark. Dimensions: 59.5 cm x 42 cm (23.5" x 16.5")Net proceeds from this item are being donated to Teenage Cancer Trust.Additional provenance:This lot comes from the Rockarchive Collection, founded by acclaimed music photographer Jill Furmanovsky in 1998. Rockarchive now comprises an impressive collection of over 1000 images by more than 100 photographers and graphic designers, allowing fans and collectors to purchase limited-edition prints featuring music's most established artists. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Jill Furmanovsky.Estimate: £600 - 1,200 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - The Rockarchive Collection: Limited Edition Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Print by Jill Furmanovsky, Glastonbury Festival, 2009 - A limited edition fine art photographic print featuring an image of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band taken by photographer Jill Furmanovsky during their headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival in 2009. The first 170 prints were sold by the Glastonbury Online Shop in 2020. This lot is part of the Rockarchive Collection.This giclee print is from a limited edition of 200 prints and shows Springsteen and the band from behind as they play in front of the adoring crowd. It is a "joiner" image, made up of several shots, as Springsteen appears three times in the image. It is printed on archival 310gsm cotton-based rag paper, hand-numbered "175/200," and signed by Furmanovsky in pencil. Dimensions: 42 cm x 59.5 cm (16.5" x 23.5")Additional provenance:This lot comes from the Rockarchive Collection, founded by acclaimed music photographer Jill Furmanovsky in 1998. Rockarchive now comprises an impressive collection of over 1000 images by more than 100 photographers and graphic designers, allowing fans and collectors to purchase limited-edition prints featuring music's most established artists. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Jill Furmanovsky.Estimate: £300 - 600 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Bruce Springsteen-autographed "Born to Run: The Unseen Photos" Hardcover Book - A hardcover copy of Eric Meola's "Born to Run: The Unseen Photos" autographed by Academy and Grammy Award®-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Released in 2006 by Insight Editions, the limited-edition book captured the recording of Springsteen's seminal album Born to Run through previously unseen black-and-white images shot in 1975 by music photographer Eric Meola.This 88-page book features a dust jacket signed and inscribed "Thanks" by Springsteen in black marker, as well as an additional Springsteen signature printed on the first page. The jacket exhibits brown stains in the bottom right corner, and the book exhibits some edge wear from handling. Dimensions: 31.75 cm x 31.75 cm x 2.5 cm (12.5" x 12.5" x 1")Additional Provenance: PSA/DNA sticker authenticating Springsteen's signature on the jacket's interior.Estimate: £500 - 1,000 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

ELTON JOHN - Limited-Edition Elton John AIDS Foundation Oliver Peoples E.J. I Glasses - A pair of limited-edition E.J. I glasses created by Oliver Peoples in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF). Founded by Sir Elton John, the EJAF is among the largest funders of HIV/AIDS grant programs in the world, having raised over $565 million to support HIV-related programs since 1992.First released in 1994 with portions of the sales benefitting the EJAF, these glasses feature clear yellow frames; silver-colour metal wire temples etched with filigree in the pattern of the AIDS ribbon; pearlescent rubber nose guards; and non-prescription lenses. Also included is a green, velvet-lined glasses case engraved "Elton John from Oliver Peoples" and a matching cleaning cloth. The case exhibits significant cracking and warping from age, while the cloth and lenses are stained with grime from use. Dimensions: (case) 15.25 cm x 6.5 cm x 2.5 cm (6" x 2.5" x 1")Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

KATE BUSH - Autographed "Wuthering Heights" Single Featuring Handwritten Lyrics - An autographed 7" vinyl edition of Kate Bush's debut single "Wuthering Heights", featuring handwritten lyrics on the sleeve. Released by EMI in January 1978, the song was inspired by Emily Bronte's novel, and remains highly regarded.One side of the single's red outer sleeve displays the song title underlined and the lyrics for the first verse and chorus, all handwritten in black ink by Bush. The singer has also additionally autographed the sleeve and written a message addressed to "David". The sleeve exhibits notable creasing along the top edge, and there is some illegible handwriting on the central label on one side of the single. The lot is accompanied by a Roger Epperson Authentication Ltd. certificate of authenticity. Dimensions: 18.25 cm x 18.25 cm (7.5" x 7.5")The autographs and handwriting in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £3,000 - 6,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

QUEEN - Nordoff and Robbins Collection: Framed Limited Edition "Bohemian Rhapsody" Vinyl Pressing - A rare framed limited edition blue vinyl pressing of Queen's celebrated song "Bohemian Rhapsody". This lot comes from the collection of Nordoff and Robbins and will benefit the charity. EMI Records Ltd. commissioned 200 limited edition special pressings of the song to commemorate the label receiving the Queen's Award to Industry for Export Achievement. The singles and other souvenirs were gifted to guests who attended a dinner at Selfridge's on 26 July 1978, where the Queen's Award was presented. The first 10 pressings were framed and given to band members, their management and EMI executives. The framed display features a 7-inch blue vinyl record with the sleeve's purple front and back covers. This example is numbered "5" out of 200. It comes mounted under acrylic in a gold-coloured frame. The bottom of the display exhibits minor signs of water damage and the purple colour has faded over time. Dimensions: 63.5 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm (25" x 11.75" x 0.75")All hammer price proceeds from this item are being donated to Nordoff and Robbins. This lot is zero rated for VAT purposes.Estimate: £3,000 - 6,000 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

QUEEN - The Rockarchive Collection: Limited Edition Freddie Mercury Print by Johnny Dewe Mathews, Studio Shoot, 1975 - A limited edition fine art photographic print featuring an image of Freddie Mercury taken by photographer Johnny Dewe Mathews during a shoot in his studio in Primrose Hill in 1975. It was taken during Queen's first ever studio shoot and remained unseen for many years. This lot is part of the Rockarchive Collection.This giclee print is from a limited edition of 100 and shows Mercury posing with his hand on his hip while standing on a ladder. It is printed on archival 310gsm cotton-based rag paper, hand-numbered "14/100," and signed by Dewe Mathews in pencil. Dimensions: 42 cm x 29.75 cm (16.5" x 11.75")Additional provenance:This lot comes from the Rockarchive Collection, founded by acclaimed music photographer Jill Furmanovsky in 1998. Rockarchive now comprises an impressive collection of over 1000 images by more than 100 photographers and graphic designers, allowing fans and collectors to purchase limited-edition prints featuring music's most established artists. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Jill Furmanovsky.Estimate: £200 - 600 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

SEX PISTOLS - The Rockarchive Collection: Artist's Proof Print by Ray Stevenson, Majestic Studios, 1976 - An artist's proof fine art photographic print featuring an image of the Sex Pistols taken by photographer Ray Stevenson. This shot was taken outside the Majestic Studios, London when the Sex Pistols made their first studio recording with Chris Spedding on 15 May 1976. This lot is part of the Rockarchive Collection.The image shows Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock. This giclee print is presented on archival 310gsm cotton-based rag paper, labelled "AP" and is signed in pencil by Stevenson. Dimensions: 29.75 cm x 42 cm (11.75" x 16.5")Additional provenance:This lot comes from the Rockarchive Collection, founded by acclaimed music photographer Jill Furmanovsky in 1998. Rockarchive now comprises an impressive collection of over 1000 images by more than 100 photographers and graphic designers, allowing fans and collectors to purchase limited-edition prints featuring music's most established artists. This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity co-signed by Jill Furmanovsky.$4,000 - 8,000Estimate: £250 - 600 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Nordoff and Robbins Collection: Silver Clef All-Stars Autographed Poster - A framed limited edition Silver Clef All-Stars autographed print. The Silver Clef fundraising committee was founded in 1976 to raise money for Nordoff-Robbins music therapy while honouring artists and musicians. This lot comes from the collection of Nordoff and Robbins and will benefit the charity.The print design comprises 37 caricatures of notable musicians, such as Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Roger Daltry and many more. Below is a list of the first ten artists who received the Silver Clef Award from 1976 to 1985. This section displays several autographs, including those of Elton John, Cliff Richard, Phil Collins, and Roy Wood. Dimensions: 86 cm x 58 cm x 2 cm (33.75" x 22.75" x 0.75")All hammer price proceeds from this item are being donated to Nordoff and Robbins. This lot is zero rated for VAT purposes.The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £800 - 1,600 † Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1964) - Roald Dahl-autographed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book - A Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book autographed by the author himself, Roald Dahl. This is a Penguin Books edition with cover art illustrated by Faith Jaques. On one of the book's first pages before the story begins, the author has handwritten "To Peter, love Roald Dahl" in blue marker. His name is rendered as his autograph.The bottom of the book's spine exhibits peeling. Dimensions: 20 cm x 13 cm x 2 cm (7.75" x 5" x 0.75")The autograph in this lot has been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £600 - 1,200 M Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 16th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th or Sunday, November 17th.

Prisse d'Avesnes (Achille Constant T. Emile) & James Augustus St. John. Oriental Album. Characters, Costumes, and Modes of Life in the Valley of the Nile, first edition, tinted lithograph frontispiece, detached, 30 tinted lithographs, plate-guards, illustrations, lacking chromolithograph title, faint off-setting, cracked hinges, scattered marginal spotting, contemporary morocco backed boards, titles in gilt to upper cover, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Blackmer 1357], folio, 1848. *** Prisse spent a lot of time in Egypt, with this being one of his earliest publications on the subject. "Prisse was a fine artist and an outstandingly brilliant observer who recorded much that has since disappeared." (Blackmer)

Chenavard (Antoine Marie) Voyage en Grece et dans le Levant fait en MDCCCXLIII et MDCCCXLIV, first edition, half-title, 79 engraved plates only (of 81, as often), one folding, tissue-guards, scattered marginal spotting, later crushed morocco-backed boards, slight rubbing to corners, [Atabey 230; Blackmer 334], folio, Lyon, 1858. *** This copy matches that of Atabey with the 79 plates, lacking plates 28b & 48b which are not called for but were added at a later date. 

Fitzclarence (Lieutentant-Colonel George Augustus) Journal of a Route Across India, through Egypt, to England, first edition, hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece and 11 plates, of which 8 hand-coloured, one large folding engraved map, one or two short marginal tears, old tape repairs and strengthening to verso, 6 engraved maps and plans, faint off-setting, scattered spotting and staining, strengthened hinges, broken upper hinge, contemporary half-calf, rebacked retaining original backstrip, a little rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Abbey Travel 519; Blackmer 597], 4to, 1819.

Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (André) Voyage Historique, Littéraire et Pittoresque dans les Isles et Possessions Ci-Devant Vénitiennes du Levant, 4 vol. inc Atlas, first edition, half-titles to text vols only (as called for), atlas lacking title (as usual), 30 engraved maps and plates, of which one folding, previous owner's ink-stamp to half-titles, bookplate to text vols only, scattered faint spotting, text vols in contemporary half-roan, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, Atlas sympathetically rebound in modern roan-backed boards, [Atabey 517; Blackmer 772], 8vo & small folio, Paris, Tavernier, an VIII [1800]. "This important and very detailed work describes the Ionian Islands shortly after their acquisition by the French. Grasset de Saint-Sauveur lived in the Ionian Islands from 1781 til 1798, latterly as a commissioner of commercial relations for Napoleon." (Blackmer).

Macmichael (William) Journey from Moscow to Constantinople in the Years 1817, 1818, first edition, 6 aquatint plates, early ink ownership inscription to title, scattered faint spotting, bookplate, contemporary half-calf, upper cover detached, small loss to spine foot, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Abbey Travel 20; Atabey 747; Blackmer 1054], 4to, 1819.

[Svin'in (Pavel Petrovich)] Sketches of Russia, first edition, 15 hand-coloured engravings, one plate of sheet music, partially unopened, cracked hinges, previous owner's ink inscription to early blank, contemporary roan backed boards, rubbed and worn, bumping to corners and extremities, [Tooley 478; Abbey, Travel 225], 1814 § Chappe d'Auteroche (Jean) A Journey into Siberia, second edition, 9 engraved plates, one engraved folding map, later half-calf, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1774 § Greene (F. V.) Report on the Russian Army and Its Campaigns in Turkey in 1877-1878, 2 vol., 26 maps and plates, some double-page, illustrations, previous owner's ink signature to front pastedown, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, New York, 1879; and others similar, 8vo & 4to (18).

Brindesi (Jean) Elbicei Atika Musée des Anciens Costumes Turcs de Constantinople, first edition, chromolithograph title and 22 lithographs printed in colour with some hand-colouring, 3 short marginal tears to title with neat tape repairs, previous owner's ink signature in ?Arabic to title, scattered spotting, original publisher's morocco, title in gilt to upper cover, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Blackmer 206], folio, Paris, Lemercier, [c.1855].

Gilles (Pierre) The Antiquities of Constantinople, 2 parts in 1 vol., first English edition, edited by John Ball, engraved frontispiece, 11 engraved plates and plans, of which 3 folding, scattered faint spotting, later half-calf, rubbed and worn, 8vo, for the Benefit of the Translator, 1729.

Griffiths (J.) Travels in Europe, Asia Minor, and Arabia, first edition, half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece, folding engraved map, 3 engraved plates only (of 4), of which one folding, marginal water-staining, scattered faint spotting, modern decorative endpapers, contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered, a little rubbed, 4to, 1805.

Hobhouse (John Cam, 1st Baron Broughton) A Journey through Albania, and other Provinces of Turkey in Europe and Asia, to Constantinople, 2 vol., second edition, engraved frontispiece, 2 engraved folding maps, one plan, 17 hand-coloured aquatints, of which 7 folding or double-page, 2 facsimiles, 2 plates of music, illustrations, faint off-setting, scattered spotting, modern calf-backed boards, sunned spines, [cf.Blackmer 821, first edition], 4to, 1813.

Ferriol (Charles) Recueil de Cent Estampes representant differentes Nations du Levant, second edition, one engraved musical score leaf, 102 engraved plates, of which 3 double-page, odd marginal spot, cracked hinges, contemporary calf, rubbed and worn, bumping to corners and extremities, [Blackmer 591], folio, Paris, Basan Graveur, 1714. *** This is the edition which Blackmer refers to as the second edition of both parts 'with engraved letterpress in which the preface has been changed, and with an added leaf 'Anecdotes de l'Ambassade de M. De Ferriol''."The plates are after drawings by J. B. Van Mour who was established in Constantinople for many years during the first half of the 18th c. It has been suggested that he came to Constantinople in 1699, possibly as part of Ferriol's entourage. He is known to have died there in 1737 at the age of 66. Much of his work was done for Cornelius Calkoen, who was Dutch ambassador to the Porte, and some of these paintings are now to be found in the Amsterdam Rijkmuseum. This publication certainly contained the most popular and influential illustrations of Turkish dress to date. Its use as a source book was wide-spread." (Blackmer) .

Hanway (Jonas) An Historical Account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea, 4 vol. bound as 3, first edition, half-title to vol. 3 & 4 only, 9 folding engraved maps, 19 engraved plates and portraits, engraved vignettes, titles trimmed at head, vol. 2 a2-3 inserted from another copy, vol. 1 & 3 with tiny marginal worming, occasional off-setting, scattered spotting, ex-library with ink-stamps to titles, cracked hinges, contemporary calf, vol. 3 only rebacked, rubbed and worn, bumping to corners and extremities, 4to, 1753.

[Dalvimart (Octavien)] The Military Costume of Turkey, first edition, half-titles, hand-coloured vignette title, 30 hand-coloured engraved plates, watermarked 'J. Whatman 1817', off-setting, twentieth-century rexine, rubbing to joints but holding firm, [Blackmer 1125], folio, 1818.

Buckingham (James Silk) Travels in Mesopotamia, 2 vol., first edition,  wood engraved frontispieces and 25 wood engraved plates, 2 folding engraved plates, one folding map, advertisements at end vol. 2, scattered spotting, previous owner's ink signature to early blanks, new endpapers, contemporary boards, rebacked and recornered in morocco, lightly sunned spines, [Blackmer 233], 8vo, 1827.

Moryson (Fynes) An Itinerary Written ... first in the Latine Tongue ...containing his Ten Yeeres Travell Through the Twelve Dominions of Germany, Bohmerland, Sweitzerland, Netherland, Denmarke, Poland, Italy, Turky, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland, first edition, double-page title, first word of title within woodcut entablature, verso of 2nd f. of title with imprimatur surmounted by royal arms by John Beale, historiated initials and head- and tail-pieces, woodcut maps and plans in text, second title trimmed at foot with neat old restoration, lacking initial and final blanks as usual, first 3 ff. with small hole just touching odd letter, one or two marginal ink notes in an early hand (trimmed), 2Q4-2R4 with tiny worming affecting odd letter, 2K2 with tiny hole affecting odd letter, 2V5 & 3E6 with small marginal hole, 3B1 & 3H6 with tear to bottom edge just touching text, scattered faint spotting and staining, bookplate, later diced calf, rebacked, rubbed, bumping to corners, [Blackmer 1159; Atabey 841], folio, 1617. *** "First edition of this important work translated from the Latin manuscript by Moryson himself. Moryson was one of the most important of the Elizabethan travellers; he made two long journeys to various countries of Europe between 1591 and 1595, and to the Levant from November, 1595 to July 1597. Much of the material on Europe remained in manuscript until 1903, but the section on the Levant is complete here."(Atabey). 

Auldjo (John) Journal of a Visit to Constantinople, and some of the Greek Islands, first edition, half-title, 7 etchings by George Cruikshank, short tear to title, advertisements bound at beginning, presentation bookplate, contemporary cloth-backed boards, rebacked, a little rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, 8vo, 1835.

Salaberry (Charles Marie d'Irumberry, Comte de) Histoire de l'Empire Ottoman, 4 vol., first edition, half-titles, one engraved folding map, one large folding genealogy, scattered faint spotting, bookplate to front free endpaper verso, contemporary speckled calf, red calf spine labels, richly gilt spines, 8vo, Paris, 1813.

Pertusier (Charles) Promenades Pittoresques dans Constantinople et sur les Rives du Bosphore, 4 vol., inc Atlas, first edition, half-titles, 25 aquatints, of which 4 double-page, scattered spotting, mostly to text vol., vol. 1 & 2 contemporary calf-backed boards, a little rubbed, vol. 2 & Atlas sympathetically rebound in modern calf-backed boards, vol. 3 ?trimmed (a little smaller than vols. 2 & 3), [Atabey 941; Blackmer 1292], 8vo & folio, Paris, H. Nicolle, 1815-17. *** Difficult to find complete with the text and atlas volumes together.  Pertusier spent several years in Constantinople working as an aide-de-camp to General Andreossy. "His charming work on the city is finely illustrated by engravings after Michel-François Préault, an architect who was resident in Constantinople until at least 1827." (Atabey)

De Launay (Marie) L'Architecture Ottomane, first edition, text in French and German with Persian at end, 189 lithographs only (of 190, as often), some in colour, title with short tear at fore-edge, scattered faint spotting, mostly marginal, new endpapers, modern morocco with original cloth laid on upper cover, [Blackmer 956], folio, Constantinople, 1873. *** "This interesting work illustrates important examples of Ottoman architecture and detailed elements from such buildings, including woodwork, carved stonework, ironwork, pavements, tiles, etc. The plates... have been produced photolithographically by Pascal Sebah, who established a photographic studio in Pera probably before 1870 and was well known as a photographer of sites in Constantinople and the Bosphorus" (Blackmer).

Preziosi (Amedeo) Souvenir du Caire, first edition, engraved title, 20 chromolithograph plates mounted on stiff card, as issued, engraved contents leaf at end, some spotting to text and mounts, not affecting images, chipping to the fore-edge of one or two leaves, original cloth, rebacked with calf, Arabic lettering to upper cover, staining to upper cover, bumping to corners, [Blackmer 1352], folio, Paris, c.1862. ***  These illustrations were the result of a trip to Egypt in 1862, taken with H. C. du Bois, the Dutch Minister to the Porte.

Mignan (Capt. Robert) Travels in Chaldæa, first edition, lithograph frontispiece, 5 lithographs, 2 folding maps, wood engraved illustrations, previous owner's neat blind-stamp to title, contemporary half-calf, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 8vo, 1829.

Knolles (Richard) The Generall Historie of the Turkes, from the first beginning of that Nation to the rising of the Ottoman Familie, second edition, engraved title, trimmed to border, engraved illustrations, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, odd marginal doodle or note in an older hand, A3 with ink stencil name to margin, E2, G5 & O6 with small marginal losses, 2S6 and 3S1 with small hole to fore-edge, V6 with loss to corner and old repair, several ff. with tears, some affecting text and most with old repairs, occasional spotting and soiling, modern crushed morocco, folio, Adam Islip, 1610.

Madox (John) Excursions in the Holy Land, Egypt, Nubia, Syria &c., 2 vol., first edition, lithograph frontispieces, 24 engraved or lithographed plates, previous owner's ink signature to titles, very faint spotting at beginning and end, contemporary half-calf, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, [Blackmer 1059], 8vo, 1834.

Preziosi (Amedeo) Stamboul: Recollections of Eastern Life, first edition, lithograph title, 29 chromolithographs, captioned in English and French, plate-guards, lacking contents f., marginal spotting and faint soiling, original blind-stamped cloth, Arabic lettering in gilt to upper cover, rubbing to corners and extremities, [Atabey 999; Blackmer 1353], oblong folio, Paris, Lemercier, 1858. *** Provenance. The Jacques Levy copy, last sold at Sotheby's in 2012.  

Head (Captain C. F.) Eastern and Egyptian Scenery, Ruins, &c, first edition, title with lithograph vignette, dedication leaf, 22 lithograph plates by William Walton after Captain Head, 3 folding lithograph maps, 1 hand-coloured, some damp-staining and foxing, repairs to first 3 leaves with slight loss of text, title and one other text leaf creased, hinges reinforced, lacking rear endpaper, contemporary half-sheep over ribbed cloth, worn, crudely rebacked, [Blackmer 799; not in Abbey or Atabey], oblong folio, 1833.*** "Head was especially interested in promoting the Red Sea route to India via Cairo and Suez. The plates are mostly of Egypt but also illustrate views of Bombay, Jedda, Mocha and Malta." (Blackmer).

Galland (Julien Claude) Recueil des rits et Cérémonies du Pelerinage de la Mecque, first edition, previous owner's ink-stamp to title, L4 with tiny marginal hole, one or two faint spots, contemporary calf, slight bumping to corners and extremities, [Atabey 470], small 8vo, Amsterdam et Paris, Desaint & Saillant, 1754.

Rycaut (Paul) The Present State of the Greek and Armenian Churches, first edition, odd marginal ink note, imprimatur f. with short marginal tear, K7 with tiny rust-hole affecting odd letter, publisher's advertisements at end, scattered spotting and staining, contemporary calf, rebacked, a little rubbed, [Blackmer 1465], 8vo, for John Starkey, 1679.

[Evelyn (John)] The History of the Three Impostors, viz. Padre Ottomano, Mahomed Bei, and Sabatai Sevi, first edition, woodcut initials and headpieces, lacking I8 (final blank), trimmed, occasionally affecting headline, scattered faint spotting, later calf, a little rubbed, [Blackmer 560], small 8vo, Savoy, for Henry Herringman, 1669.

Estourmel (Comte Joseph d') Journal d'un Voyage en Orient, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, 160 lithographs, of which 2 folding, scattered spotting, vol. 1 with tear to final ff. and neat repair, contemporary half morocco, a little rubbed, [Atabey 408], 8vo, Paris, Crapelet, 1844.

De Launay (Marie) & Hamdy Bey. Les Costumes Populaires de la Turque en 1873, 3 parts in 1 vol., first edition, 74 phototype plates, scattered spotting, original cloth backed printed paper wrappers, small loss to corners, one or two short marginal tears, a little rubbed, housed in modern cloth drop-back box, [Atabey 551; Blackmer 957], folio, Constantinople, "Levant Times & Shipping Gazette", 1873. *** "The plates, studio portraits of models wearing native dress are based on photographs by Pascal Sebah, the major 19th c. photographer in Constantinople; his studio was in existence in Pera well before 1870." (Atabey)

Petis de la Croix (François) Etat Present des Nations et Eglises Grecque, first edition, engraved frontispiece, title in red and black, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, previous owner's faint ink-stamps to early blanks, scattered faint spotting, K4 with short tear just touching odd letter, front free endpaper trimmed at extremities, abrasion mark to front pastedown where label removed, contemporary vellum, staining to upper cover, a little rubbed, [Blackmer 1297], 12mo, Paris, Pierre Herissant, 1715 [but 1695].

Hay (Robert) Illustrations of Cairo, first edition, additional lithograph title, lithograph dedication, 29 hand-coloured tinted lithographs, tissue-guards, dedication and one lithograph detached and loosely inserted, slight chipping to fore-edges of one or two plates, modern half morocco over contemporary cloth, titles in gilt to upper cover, a little rubbed, [Abbey Travel 270; Atabey 566; Blackmer 794], folio, 1840. *** "The plates in this work were produced as tinted lithographs, and Abbey does not cite coloured copies; the colouring is probably modern." (Atabey) "Hay, one of the pioneers of Egyptology, first visited Egypt in 1824, returning many times to that country over the next 15 years. He had established a camp on the Nile which was the centre for the systematic exploration of the Nile Valley." (Blackmer)  

Hervé (Francis) A Residence in Greece and Turkey, 2 vol., first edition, additional lithograph titles and 12 tinted lithographs, faint marginal water-staining at beginning both vol., scattered spotting, modern calf-backed boards, [Blackmer 808], 8vo, 1837.

Hornby (Lady Emily Bithynia) Constantinople during the Crimean War, first edition, chromolithograph frontispiece and 4 lithographs printed in colours, title in red and black, bookplate, contemporary half morocco, small split at spine head but holding firm, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Blackmer 829], 8vo, 1863.

[Dalvimart (Octavien)] The Costume of Turkey, first edition, text in English and French, hand-coloured vignette title in English, 60 hand-coloured engravings watermarked 'J. Whatman 1796', tissue-guards, scattered spotting, faint abrasion mark to front pastedown where label removed, contemporary calf, g.e., gilt inner dentelles, gilt border, lower cover detached, rubbing to corners and extremities, cracked upper joint, becoming loose, [Atabey 312], folio, 1802.