We found 118894 price guide item(s) matching your search

Refine your search

Year

Filter by Price Range
  • List
  • Grid
  • 118894 item(s)
    /page

Lot 772

A library of mixed hardbacks to include T E Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1935, printed at the Alden Press, illustrations in photogravure plus a pair of first edition novels by Lawrence Durrell - Clea and Balthazar from the Alexandria Quartet (19)

Lot 789

Folio Society - The Door in the Wall by H G Wells and Alvin Langdon Coburn (2016) a limited (890/1000) edition, reproduced on German mould-made paper from a copy of the first edition (60 copies) signed by the author and artist; accompanied by Essays by Hendrick and Lodge and in its original slip case box (40x30x4cm)

Lot 96

(ARR) Leon Kossoff (British b. 1926-20109)Mother, 1982 Etching on woven paperLimited edition numbered 56/60 bottom leftTitled, dated and signed by artistPublished by Studio PrintsFrom the Bernard Jacobson Gallery CollectionLeon Kossoff (British, b.1926-2919) had spent most of his early life living there with his Russian Jewish parents. In 1938, he attended the Hackney Downs School in London. In 1939, he was evacuated with the school to King's Lynn, Norfolk, where he lived with Mr and Mrs R.C. Bishop, who encouraged his interest in art. During this time, Kossoff made his first paintings. When he returned to London in 1943, Kossoff went to Saint Martin's School of Art, and studied commercial art. He also attended life drawing classes in the evenings at Toynbee Hall.He spent three years in military service with the Royal Fusiliers, attached to the 2nd Battalion Jewish Brigade, and served in Italy, Holland, Belgium and Germany. After his military service, he returned to the Saint Martin's School of Art in 1949, and at Borough Polytechnic, took special classes under David Bomberg from 1950 to 1952. He was also influenced by another one of his teacher's students, Frank Auerbach. Both young artists dealt with similar emotions and subject matter in their work, and employed heavy impasto in their paintings. Kossoff chose his subject matter mostly from the area of London where he was born. From 1950 to 1953, Kossoff's studio was located at Mornington Crescent; he then moved to Bethnal Green, where he lived until 1961. Kossoff studied at the Royal College of Art from 1953 to 1956.This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.Measures approx. 30cm x 24cm (12" x 9.5")

Lot 4

(ARR) D*Face (British, 1978- )Drive By Shouting (LA edition), 2017Limited edition Screenprint in 15 colours on 410gsm cotton paperSigned and numbered 48 of 150 in pencil.Framed & glazed. Dean Stockton, better known as D*Face, born in 1978 in London, is an English street artist who is recognised as one of the most prolific contemporary urban artists of his generation. D*Face grew up in London and developed an interest in drawing and graffiti in his childhood. As a teenager D*Face was fascinated by the USA, the American Dream, skateboarding and drawing. He discovered street art when he was 15 while discovering Henry Chalfant‘s coverage of subway graffiti in New York City in Spraycan and Subway Art and also Thrasher magazine’s coverage of skateboard deck graphics. The artist also credits his influences to Shepard Fairey‘s « Obey Giant » art campaign, Jim Philips, hip hop and punk music as well as popular animated cartoons. D*Face was the owner and curator for the Outside Institute, London's first contemporary art gallery to focus on street art. In 2005 the Outside Institute moved and re-branded to become the Stolen Space Gallery. In 2010, he collaborated with Christina Aguilera, on her album cover of Bionic. In 2024, D*Face collaborated with the newly launched art'otel London Hoxton, a hotel known for its strong emphasis on blending hospitality with contemporary art. As part of this partnership, D*Face infused his vibrant and rebellious street art style into various spaces throughout the hotel, creating bespoke murals, sculptures, and installations. The hotel, located in London’s creative hub of Hoxton, positions itself as a cultural landmark where art takes centre stage, with D*Face’s work playing a key role in shaping its distinct artistic identity and offering guests an immersive visual experience. Measures approx. 32cm x 82cm (12.5" x 32") excluding frame. 62cm x 116cm including frame.

Lot 107

An early 20th century first edition hardback copy of 'The Chinese Railways: A Historical Survey' from the "China Today" series by Cheng Lin 'Formerly Counsellor in the Ministry of Railways' published by China United Press 1935. H.25 W.18cm

Lot 712

CHARLES DICKINS LITTLE DORRITT FIRST EDITION 1857 ALONG WITH TWO BOOKS ON ETON AND ONE ON WILLIAM MORRIS

Lot 702

THEODORE DURET: WHISTLER, FIRST EDITION 8/50 ON JAPON PAPERGreen leather binding, gilt lettering.

Lot 259

Doctor Who, Star Wars - A selection of annuals, graphic novels etc to include: "The Doctor Who Annual" (Possibly first edition 1965/1966 era) damaged spine, loose front board cover, tear through first page, some scribble within pages). "Star Wars Battle of the bounty Hunter, pop up book", "Gloom Cookie - by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh", "The Filth, by Grant Morrison, Chris Weston, Gary Erskin". Items appear to be in good to excellent condition except where stated elsewhere. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [L]

Lot 119

Two albums of RAF and Squadron Series First Day Covers, from 1970s to 1980s with signed and limited edition examples, approx. 110 covers.

Lot 104

A RAF "Famous First Series" covers album, comprising signed and special limited edition covers, approx. 43 covers.

Lot 436

Four Royal Crown Derby first edition imari dishes. The Year Tray; 1998 The Blue Tit and 1999 The Rabbit.

Lot 113

Two albums of First Day Covers with British Forces Post Office, military, navy and RAF examples, many signed and limited edition, approx. 140 covers.

Lot 100

A large collection of RAF signed and limited edition First Day Covers in one album, approx. 80 covers.

Lot 134

Two albums of military and RAF First Day Covers, with many signed and special limited edition examples including Red Arrows and Les Diables Rouges etc, approx. 170 covers.

Lot 122

Two albums of 1970s RAF Squadron Series First Day Covers, mostly signed and limited edition, approx. 120 covers.

Lot 110

Two albums of military aircraft and RAF Squadron Series First Day Covers, with many signed and special limited edition examples, approx. 120 covers.

Lot 96

Three albums of military & RAF First Day Covers, mainly 1960s and 1970s with many signed and limited edition, including D-Day related collection, Buckingham Bradbury Special, 1994 Battle of the Bulge 50th Anniversary $5 Coin Coverand and 1994 Isle of Man D-Day Anniversary Royal Navy Crown Coin Cover etc, approx. 180 covers.

Lot 107

Two albums of military and RAF First Day Covers, with many signed and special limited edition examples, approx. 140 covers.

Lot 22

John Le Carré (hand signed) First Edition 'Absolute Friends' a fine copy

Lot 53

Gunter Grass (hand signed) 'The Flounder' a First UK Edition published 1978

Lot 329

° ° Johnson, Samuel - A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. First Edition. errata leaf; contemp. calf (distressed), gilt ruled panelled spine with maroon label, 1775

Lot 156

Roald Dahl 1983 First Edition Book of 'The Witches' - Jonathan Cape, illustrations by Quentin Blake

Lot 146

The Dam Busters 1951 First Edition Book by Paul Brickhill - Militaria Interest

Lot 148

John Wyndham 'Trouble with Lichen' 1960 Sc-fi Book First Edition

Lot 2

SGB report: Arguably one of the most iconic cards of all time, the original Base Set Charizard that was originally released in 1999. This card is in near mint condition and comes from the vault of a former Wizards of the Coast staff member! This is a great PSA candidate and a fantastic opportunity to own one of the most talked about Pokémon cards of all time.  About this card: The Pokémon TCG Base Set (1999) is the first-ever Pokémon card set, featuring 102 cards and renowned holographic rares like Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. It comes in three print runs: 1st Edition, Shadowless, and Unlimited. With no expansion symbol, this set laid the foundation for the game and remains one of the most nostalgic and valuable in Pokémon TCG history.

Lot 34

How many Charizards is too many? The 3rd Charizard Unlimited slab here!This card has been authenticated and graded by CGC and awarded an Near Mint/Mint+ 8.5.Grading report: A card graded 8.5 has relatively smooth edges with only minor touches of wear. It must have original color borders and gloss. One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: corners are sharp to the naked eye but reveal slight imperfections under magnification; a small amount of minor print spots; subtle focus imperfections of the image. A very slight diamond cut is allowed. TCG cards could show small handing defects.About this card:     Unlimited Base Set was the 3rd wave of printing for the first ever English TCG expansion, it does NOT feature the iconic Shadowless design, nor the 1st Edition stamp. This print run was to supply the initial demand for Pokémon cards during the Pokémania frenzy in 1999-2000.

Lot 561

Dante by T.S.Eliot 'Poets on Poets No.2' First Edition 1929 Faber & Faber.  First impression, dated MCMXXIX. Spine as found, otherwise good, wear commensurate with age

Lot 283

HRH The Prince of Wales Watercolours hand signed by HRH Charles III.  First Edition, with personal message dated 'Xmas 1991 from Charles' Provenance: The property of two former household staff members at Sandringham estate

Lot 453

An extremely scarce CORGI Rover Mini mounted on a wooden plinth with limited edition certificate certifying that the model was carried on the first commercial freight train through the Channel Tunnel on 1st June 1994 carrying Rover cars to Milan. The Mini, appropriately from 'The Italian Job' set was carried inside a Mini Cooper on the train and is #62 of only 70 carried - VG in G plain cardboard shipping box

Lot 416r

John James Audubon 2 Volumes "Birds of America" in Slip Case. The first edition thus of this fine example of this two volume reproduction of the original water-colours produced by Audubon for his seminal work 'Birds of America'. Complete in two volumes, and retaining the original slip case.Illustrated with 431 colour plates - many folding - across two volumes. With the first 223 plates to volume I, and plates 224-431 to volume II. Descriptive captions accompany each plate. Within these volumes John James Audubon's water colours for ornithological work 'The Birds of America' are reproduced for the first time in full colour, with an accuracy made possible by modern photographic techniques. With an introduction from Marshall B. Davidson.

Lot 384

Doug Hyde, First One to the Bottom, signed limited edition print, no. 106/395, framed

Lot 2014

One volume, A Spaniard in The Works, John Lennon, first edition

Lot 7204

A Limited Edition Benham The Sovereign Collection, 91/250, uncirculated 2005 full sovereign Battle of Trafalgar Bicentenary first day cover

Lot 165

WW2 F/O Ron Pottinger 3 sqn signed scarce Hawker Tempest Biography Card. 7 x 5 inch limited edition Printed card with border, perfect for matting or use as bookplate. From conscription into the army in October 1939 to demobilisation as a commissioned air force fighter pilot in December 1945. Army service with the Royal Fusiliers was spent in the Uckfield area of Sussex, and after Dunkirk guarding the beaches of East Kent in anticipation of the invasion that never happened. By January 1941 there was a shortage of pilots and Ron applied for a transfer to the RAF. After successfully completing the entrance exams he was shipped out to Florida for aircrew training. On his return to England Ron joined 3 Sqdn who had recently converted to flying the Hawker Typhoon. Later 3 Sqdn were to be one of the first to convert to the Hawker Tempest and with the appearance of the V1 Doodlebug, were held back from the invasion to deal with this menace. January 1st 1945 saw him shot down by flak and taken prisoner. After interrogation and several days spent in the back of a train he arrived at Stalag IIIA, Lukenwalde. With fighting all around, the Germans retreated and he now became a guest of the Russian army until his eventual release some time after the end of hostilities! Peacetime brought air testing and ferrying planes around the country until he was de-mobbed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 214

1992 Canadian WW2 Second World War Souvenir Booklet 1939-1945 with Mint Stamps. Information and FDC. This souvenir edition contains a block of four mint stamps and a First Day Cover. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 652

Jacob Epstein (1880–1959) First Portrait of Roma of Barbados Bronze  Edition of up to 6 (two other casts known) Epstein made several portraits of Black women in the 1920s and 1930s, including two of this sitter. Although Epstein calls her ‘Roma of Barbados’, Roma was born in West Ham, in 1905 to a Black Caribbean father and white mother. In the 1939 census, she described herself as a ‘film and stage artist’. In 1933, Epstein made a second portrait of Roma, which includes her upper torso. The proudly-held head and wide-eyed, slightly dreamy gaze imbue this first study with great dignity, serenity, and timelessness. The bust-length portrait of Roma made the following year is arguably less successful because the head is more generalised, and its impact is diluted by an unconvincing torso, which appears unfinished. Dimensions: 16 in. (H)  (Bronze) 35.5 cm (H)

Lot 388

Cleo and John: A biography of the Dankworths by Graham Collier Hardback Book First Edition. Unsigned. Includes signed letter from the Dankworths by Cleo and John. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 497

Byran Robson Manchester United 12x16 football signed Coloured Autographed Editions, Limited Edition photo. Photo shows Bryan stooping to head home his first 2 goals against Barcelona in 1983/84 quarter final 2nd leg. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 399

Ivan Lendl signed limited edition print with signing photo Ivan was ranked No. 1 in the world for 270 weeks, including 157 straight from 1985 to 1988. He is the holder of 94 career singles titles, including his 1980 feat, winning three tournaments in successive weeks on three different surfaces. He captured 8 Grand Slam titles and reached an astounding 19 Slam singles finals.He relied on strength and heavy topspin from the baseline to reach 8 consecutive US Open finals (1982-89), winning three, 1985, '86, '87. He also won twice at the Australian Open, 1989 and 1990, and three times at the French Open, 1984, 1986 and 1987.This stunning print shows Ivan's delight at winning his first Australian Open in 1989. He has personally signed each Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 466

Frank McLintock 16x12 football signed colourised photo, Autographed Editions, Limited Edition. Photo Shows the Arsenal Captain McLintock scoring the first goal against FC Koln of Germany during the 4th round of the Fairs Cup at Highbury in March 1971. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 389

Signed Helen Forrest. I Had The Craziest Dream: Helen Forrest and the Big Band Era by Helen Forrest; Bill Libby Hardback Book. First Edition. DEDICATED and Inscribed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 394

Gary Player signed limited edition print with signing photo In 1959, Gary won his first Open and the time was the youngest ever winner of an open. By 1961, Gary topped the money list on the US Tour. In 1965, he beat Arnold Palmer to win the US Masters and therefore finally winning each of the Majors.He would go to record 10 Major victories in total. He won the Open 3 times, the US Open once, the US PGS twice and the Masters 3 times.This stunning print shows Gary's delight at winning the British Open in 1968. He has personally signed each print Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board. A stunning item of signed Golf memorabilia. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 1440

Whisky - The Great Drams Blended Cask Series, The Lockdown Lock-In Dram 12 years old, limited edition botted April 2021, bottle number 286, 50cl., 48.2% Vol.; Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, single malt scotch whisky, experimental series #04, 70cl., 43% Vol. boxed; Apollo "Sce To Aux" Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled at 'Tomatin' 10 years old, 2011 vintage, matured in a first fill Oloroso hogshead, distilled 2011, bottled in June 2021, bottle #027 of 276, 70cl., 46.4% Vol.

Lot 1354

Townsend [Patricia Rose]: 'Hogarth Pictur'd Morals', printed by Historical Arts, first edition, 1967, green cloth binding and ''Leonardo Da Vinci', pub by Leisure Arts, two volumes. (3)

Lot 514

‡ DAVID CARPANINI (b. 1946) limited edition (artist's proof) etching - entitled verso 'First Snow' on Attic Gallery label, signed, 32 x 23cmsProvenance: private collection Pembrokeshire

Lot 199

JONES (DAVD) The Book of Jonah, taken from the authorised version of King James I with engravings on wood by David Jones, published by Douglas Cleverdon 1979, First Clover Hill edition, number 92 of 300 copies on paper. Bound in quarter cloth over patterned paper-covered boards, with the original thick glassine. Thirteen wood engravings by David Jones, printed from the original woodblocks with slipcase.Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: light foxing on most pages

Lot 204

WYNDHAM (JOHN) Trouble With Lichen, first edition 1960, London, Michael Joseph, dust wrapper, 8voProvenance: consigned to benefit CharityComments: dust wrapper with tear to front lower margin and chipped upper corners, dust wrapper spine faded, minor toning throughout, otherwise a good clean copy.

Lot 3149

Various items of military interest to include, a seed belt and hair tidy, with a note " Made by the inhabitants of St Helena, from the seeds of trees grown on Napoleons grave", Boer War, prisoner of war covers, Military related 1st day covers, Silk map of France & Germany, First Edition GSGS. Victoria Cross ribbon brooch bar with emblem, and card stating " Presented to Lance Corporal Francis Arthur Jefferson, By King George VI in Italy, July 1944, framed handkerchief printed with General Joffre, three silk souvenir handkerchiefs, and other ephemera

Lot 13

Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria: Mémoires, historiques & géographiques du royaume de la Morée, Negrepont et des places maritimes, jusques à Thessalonique. Traduit de l'Italien. Amsterdam: W. Waesberge, Boom & van Someren 1686. 15 x 9,5 cm. Mit 42 doppelblattgr. Kupfertafeln mit Ansichten, Karten und Plänen. 2 Bll., 232 SS. (ohne letztes Bl. Index). Ldr. mit Rs. und reicher Rv.(Etwas berieben und bestoßen. Innengelenk vorne l. angebrochen. Stellenweise l. feucht.- bzw. altersfleckig, einige kl. reparierte Papierverletzungen, Titel mit getilgtem Besitzvermerk, mit kl. Stempel und Namenszug.)Blackmer 407: "A scarce edition and the first printed in the Netherlands, this is a new translation prepared from the Italian text rather than being simply a reprint of the French translation by Barbin. It seems to have appeared in octavo only, and not in folio as with other editions. The plates were also newly engraved for this edition."

Lot 134

Biblia graeca. - Tes kaines diatheches apanta. Nova testamentum. Ex bibliotheca regia. 2 Bde. Paris: R. Estienne 1568-69. 11,5 x 7,1 cm. Mit 2 Hz.-Titelvignetten (wdh.). 16 Bll., 494 SS.; 342 SS., 1 w. Bl., 19 Bll. Späteres Ldr. auf 4 Bünden mit Rv.(Stark berieben. Ecken bestoßen und aufgeplatzt. Lederbezug abfärbend. Rückengelenke aufgeplatzt. Kapitale und Deckel im Bereich der Gelenke mit kleinen Bezugsfehlstellen. Haupttitel im Oberrand hinterlegt, im Fußsteg wasserfleckig, mit Braunfleck im Außenrand und hs. Vermerk in brauner Tinte. Erste 50 Seiten inkl. Titel des ersten Bandes mit Wurmspur im Bundsteg. Zahlreiche Marginalien in brauner Tinte. Teilverlust der Marginalien durch knappen Zuschnitt des Buchblocks am Ober- und Außenrand. Der erste Band mit Feucht- bzw. Braunfleck im Außenrand. Einige Blätter beider Bände mit Wasserrand. Blatt bb4 des zweiten Bandes im unteren Außenrand hinterlegt, das Folgeblatt mit Eckausriss und kleiner Beschabung des Satzspiegels. Gebräunt.)Adams 1671. Brunet V, 737. Darlow/Moule 4634. Graesse VI/2, 76. - Griechische Ausgabe des Neuen Testaments im Taschenformat. In den beiden kleinsten Graden von Robert Estiennes griechischer Type gedruckt, wobei die Register nochmals kleiner als der Haupttext gedruckt sind. - Eines der wenigen Exemplare mit dem auf das Jahr 1569 datierten Haupttitel. - „Printed by Robertus Stephanus, the son of the great Robertus and brother of Henricus. The text closely follows the elder Stephanus’ first edition of 1546, differing only in five places“ (Darlow/M.).

Lot 12

Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria: Mémoires, historiques & géographiques du royaume de la Morée, Negrepont et des places maritimes, jusques à Thessalonique. Traduit de l'Italien. Amsterdam: W. Waesberge, Boom & van Someren 1686. 14,8 x 9,2 cm. Mit 42 doppelblattgr. Kupfertafeln mit Ansichten, Karten und Plänen. 2 Bll., 232 SS., 1 Bl. Ldr.(Berieben und bestoßen. Stellenweise gebräunt u. feuchtfleckig. Der Plan von Lefkada / S. Maura mit Eckausriss.)Blackmer 407: "A scarce edition and the first printed in the Netherlands, this is a new translation prepared from the Italian text rather than being simply a reprint of the French translation by Barbin. It seems to have appeared in octavo only, and not in folio as with other editions. The plates were also newly engraved for this edition."

Lot 481

Hergé, Kuifje, De Geheimzinnige Ster, first edition, hardcover, 1947Part 9 from the first hardcover series.

Lot 483

Hergé, Tintin, Le Trésor de Rackham le Rouge & Le crabe aux pinces d'or, first and second edition, 1944 and '45Both in fair to average condition.

Lot 490

Willy Vandersteen, Suske en Wiske, three first and one second edition, 1951-1953First editions: 'De tuftuf-club', 'Het bevroren vuur', 'De dolle musketiers'. Second edition: 'De stalen bloempot'. In reasonable to very good condition.

Lot 24

A lot of two collector-focused reference books. The first book, 'Hatpins and Hatpin Holders: An Illustrated Value Guide' by Lillian Baker, published by Collector Books in 1983. This book offers a detailed exploration of the history, designs, and value of hatpins and their holders, complemented by color photography and expert insights. The second book 'Button Button: Identification and Price Guide' by Peggy Ann Osborne, Revised Second Edition, published by Schiffer Publishing in 1997. This comprehensive guide provides a fascinating look at collectible buttons, with detailed descriptions, full-color illustrations, and updated price estimates. Book 1: 8.5"H; ISBN: 0-89145-224-9. Book 2: 9"H; ISBN: 0-7643-0028-2.Artist: Lillian Baker, and Peggy Ann OsborneIssued: Late 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 263

Biggles First Edition volumes - In The Blue, Biggles Cuts It Fine, The First Biggles Omnibus, Biggles Air detective Omnibus, & The Black Raider. Also other vintage hard and paperback volumes all used unchecked

Lot 25

T S ELLIOT COLLECTIVE POEMS 1909-1935, SECOND EDITION, PLUS THREE FIRST EDITION POETRY PAMPHLETS

Lot 120

Camus (Albert) The Outsider, first English edition, some very faint spotting to peripheral pages and fore-edge, original cloth, a little sunned to edges, dust-jacket, the odd nick and tear to edges, a few reinforced with tape verso, spine tail lightly chipped, spine toned and a few faint spots but overall a very bright and excellent copy, 8vo, 1946.

Lot 98

Austen (Jane) Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, 4 vol., first edition, half-title lacking vol. 2 only, vol. 4 lacking final two blanks P7-8, occasional foxing and spotting, more frequent and heavier to vol. 1 and notable to initial 3ff. vol. 4, contemporary tree calf, covers with single-rule gilt border, spines gilt with double red morocco labels, vol. 1 with remnant of early ?paper label to spine head, joints slightly worn with those of vol. 1 & 3 just beginning to crack, light creasing to vol. 2 spine, [Gilson A9], 12mo, John Murray, 1818.*** A lovely first edition set, of these two works published together posthumously, in an edition of 1750 copies with a short 'biographical notice' of his sister by Henry Austen.Provenance: part of the set in uniform binding that would seem to have been received by Edward Knatchbull from his mother, Fanny, around his 10th birthday.  Sold as part of lot 21, along with Emma in the sale of the 'Valuable Library of the late Rt. Hon. Lord Braboune' by Messrs. Puttick & Simpson, 26th June 1893. 

Lot 105

Dumas (Alexander) The Count of Monte-Cristo, 2 vol., first English edition, 20 wood-engraved plates after M. Valentin, frontispiece to vol.1 trimmed and laid down, some light scattered spotting and patches of damp-staining, slightly heavier to plates in places, hinges splitting, original cloth, sympathetically rebacked preserving portions of original spine, light surface markings, preserved in custom-made drop-back box, 8vo, Chapman and Hall, 1846.*** An attractive set of this cornerstone of French literature, rare in original cloth.The Count of Monte-Cristo first appeared in English as an illustrated serial in the London Journal earlier this same year. No translator’s name is provided, yet almost every successive English edition has been based upon this work. There seem to be three variant cloths by Chapman and Hall with no priority discernible. This copy in the plain blind-stamped cinnamon cloth without the central gilt medallion, as in the Manney copy. 

Loading...Loading...
  • 118894 item(s)
    /page

Recently Viewed Lots