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FERRARS, Max & Bertha. Burma, 1900, first edition, num. b&w illusts. from photos., teg., orig. gilt dec. cloth, 4to; NANSEN, Fridtjof. Farthest North, 1898, 2 vols, map and illus. from photos, blue/green pict. cloth, 8vo; PENNELL, T. L. Things Seen in Northern India, London 1913 (4)

[DICKENS, Charles], "Boz". Master Humphrey's Clock, Chapman and Hall, 1840-41, first edition, second issue in 20 monthly parts, 3 wood-engraved frontispieces by George Cattermole, woodcut illustrations and initials by Cattermole and H.K. Browne, original printed blue wrappers, some heavily foxed, occasional soiling or creasing, the odd small chip, back covers of some detached or almost, weak spines to some, preserved in two crude custom drop boxes, 8voMaster Humphrey's Clock was first issued in weekly parts before being collected together into monthly issues and finally into book format.

DICKENS, Charles. A Child's History of England, Bradbury & Evans, 1852-1854, 3 vols., first edition in book form, half-titles, wood-engraved frontispieces by Francis W. Topham, leaf of advertisements at the end of each volume, occasional spotting (especially at begining of each vol.), publisher's red pink ribbed cloth, covers with blind-stamped border enclosing a gilt-stamped image of King Alfred reading to his mother, spines gilt, marbled endpapers and edges, some rubbing and small tears to spine ends, glacine wraps, small 8vo; and a second copy of vol. II, first edition, in pub. cloth binding (4)

POLITICAL & SOCIAL REFORM. [WADE, John] The Black Book; Or, Corruption Unmasked!, John Fairburn 1820, first edition, bookplate, some light foxing or soiling, contemp. half calf, gilt, 8vo; GLANVILLE, John. Reports of Certain Cases, Determined and Adjudged by the Commons in Parliament .., to which is prefixed, an Historical Account of the Ancient Right of Determining Cases upon Controverted Elections, London 1775, contemp. calf, 8vo; BENTHAM, Jeremy. Plan of Parliamentary Reform, in the form of a Catechism, with reasons for each article. With an introduction, shewing the necessity of radical, and the inadequacy of moderate, Reform, London 1817, contemp. calf, 8vo; and CULLUM, R. (printer) The Spirit of Election Wit, at the City of Exeter, and County of Devon, Exeter 1812, new endpapers, contemp. calf, small 8vo (4)

CRESWICKE, Louis. South Africa and the Transvaal War, London: The Caxton Publishing Co., 1900 - 1902, first edition, 8 vols.,col. & b/w illustrations and maps, some browning otherwise good copies, red cloth, royal coat of arms and ostrich feathers in gilt on upper covers, ruled foliate spine in gilt, sm. 4to (8)

CANADA. BOUCHETTE, Joseph. A Topographical Description of the Province of Lower Canada, with remarks upon Upper Canada, London 1815, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, 7 aquatint plates, 8 engraved maps (4 folding), 2 engraved tables (tear to folding one), scattered faint spotting, generally clean, contemp. half calf, a little rubbed, 8vo

BARTOLI, Pietro Santi and Giovanni Pietro Bellori. Colonna Traiana eretta dal Senato e Popolo Romano, unkown edition, no title page, letterpress text description of Alfonso Chacón or index, 2 single page and 132 double page plates, full speckled calf, gilt spine in compartments titled PRINTS, folioAn edition of Bartoli's engraved masterpiece, based on his own drawings of Trajan's column. Bartoli was able to inspect the column up close in the 1660s when King Louis XIV of France commissioned the erection of scaffolding in order to make a cast of the whole frieze (the first edition was dedicated to Louis). The publication was an immediate success and later editions were produced throughout the 18th and early 19th century. The present copy appears to be on unwatermarked paper suggesting a later edition.

GORDON, Jan & Cora (authors and illustrators), mainly travel or art subjects, cloth without dustjacket, unless stated:Two Vagabonds in the Balkans, 1925, first edition; On Wandering Wheels, 1929, 1st; Two Vagabonds in Albanis, 1927, 1st; Modern French Artists, 1936, new edn.; Art ain't all Paint, 1944, 1st; Two Vagabonds in Languedoc, 1925, 1st; Two Vagabonds in Sweden andLapland, 1926, 1st; Misadventures With a Donkey in Spain, 1924; Portuguese Somersault, 1934, 1st; Star-dust in Hollywood, 1930, 1st; Poor Folk in Spain, 1922, 1st; The London Roundabout, 1933, 1st; The Luck of Thirteen, 1916, author's first book; A Balkan Freebooter, 1916; Three Lands on Three Wheels, 1932, 1st, dustjacket; and others (three paperbacks); together with a photocopy of an article about the Gordons by Kenneth J. Bryant, (24 vols)

LEVANT. ALLOM, Thomas (illustrator) and Emma Reeve. Character and Costume in Turkey and Italy, London: Fisher [1839], first edition, additional tinted lithographed pictorial title and 20 plates after Thomas Allom, light foxing, contemporary morocco stamped in gilt and blind, spine gilt, a.e.g., rubbed, splatter stains to upper cover, folio

[BERESFORD, James]. Bibliosophia; or, Book-wisdom. Containing some account of the pride, pleasure, and privileges of that glorioius vocation, book-collecting, London: for William Miller by W. Bulmer 1810, 2 parts in one volume, first edition, signed by the author to top of title pge, contemporary boards with red roan back and corners (extremities worn spine crudely strengthened), various annotations by former owners including Sir Hugh Walpole, 12moA satire on Dibdin's Bibliomania.

DICKENS, Charles. Oliver Twist , London: Richard Bentley 1838, first book edition, 3 vols, illustrated by George Cruikshank, original cloth, lean to text block, spine slightly frayed, 8vo. (3).

[JONES, David]. A Compleat History of Europe: Or, a View of the Affairs thereof, Civil and Military, from the year 1600 to the Treaty of Nimeguen... London: Mead for Rhodes, Nicholson & Bell 1705, 4 vols; IDEM. A Compleat History of Europe... Treaty of Nimeguen, 1676, to the End of the Year, 1700, London: Rhodes, Newborough, Nicholson & Bell 1705, (bound as vol. 4); IDEM. A Compleat History of Europe.. for the Year, 1701, London Rhodes, Nicholson & Bell 1706 (bound as vol. 6); down to vol. 17 for the Year 1712, London: Rhodes, Nicholson & Bell 1713; PUFFENDORF, Samuel. An Introduction to the History of the Principle Kingdoms and States of Europe, London 1700, 4th edn; IDEM. Idem, London 1708, 9th edition; [J. C. ]. A Supplement to Mr Samuel Puffendorf's Introduction to the History of Europe, London 1726, 2nd edn; in all 20 vols, uniform full calf with red labels, bookplates, 8vo; [WHATLEY, Samuel] A General Collection of Treatys, Declarations of War, Manifestos, and other Publick Papers, Relating to Peace and War, Among the Potentates of Europe, from 1648 to the present Time, first edition, 1 p. publisher's advertisements misbound after b3, contemp. panelled calf, 8vo (21)

ALDIN, Cecil. An Artist's Models, London: Witherby 1930, first edition, 20 plates, org. buckram cloth, in edge torn dustwrapper, 4to.

JEROME, Jerome K. Three Men in a Boat, first edition, second impression, Bristol: Arrowsmith 1889, title page publisher's address '11 Quay Street', vignette illustrations by A. Frederics, advertisement pastedowns at the rear, AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, dated 26/11/90, loosely inserted, blue-grey cloth; IBID. Three Men on the Bummel, Bristol: Arrowsmith nd, brown cloth; IBID. The Idle Thoughts of An Idle Fellow: A Book for an Idle Holiday, London & New York nd, 27th edition, ALS, dated 22/7/89, tipped to back of title, cream cloth, bookplates, all 8vo (3)

TROLLOPE, Anthony. Orley Farm, London 1862, first edition, 2 vol. illustrations by J. E. Millais, occasional light scattered spotting, publishers red cloth; HUMPHRIES, Mr. Spectacle de la Nature: or Nature Display'd being discourses on such particulars of Natural History, London: Davis et al 8th edn, 6 vols, illustrated with copper plates, some folding, full gilt calf, 8vo.; GIBBON. Roman Empire, London 1826, new edn., 4 vol.; and others, mainly calf bindings (24)

Five Wedgwood Commemorative plates, depicting various ships, including Cruger, Highlander, America, Sooloo and Olinda, all marked as First Edition (5)

An album of Autographed Edition FDCs, to include John Lidiard, Michael Fish, Diarmuid Gavin, Neville Duke, Tery Gilliam, Colin Jackson, Jan Leeming, Lord Lichfield, Wendy Richard and many more, together with an extensively large collection of First Day Covers, 1970s onwards, in folders and loose (00s)

An assortment of Maps, to include Gateshead 1901 by James Bower (Borough Surveyor), Marlborough Downs & Surrounding Areas, Berkshire/Hampshire Second Edition 1900, First Edition 1877 Pangbourne/Whitchurch/Sulham and Purley Parishes, and more, AF (parcel)

First edition (1946) of Dylan Thomas's Deaths & Entrances, previously belonging to the BBC Library and thought to have been used by Thomas for a BBC broadcast. Contains a hand-written copy of The Best Things In Life Are Free, believed to be in Thomas's script.

A box of mainly antique books. Includes Percy Macquoid The Bridal of Triermain, Humbert Wolfe Humoresque first edition, Chatterbox 1899, Charles Dickens Household Words 1853 etc.

John Betjeman Summoned by Bells first edition 1960 along with First and Last Loves second edition 1969.

FOUR ROYAL CROWN DERBY PAPERWEIGHTS, comprising boxed Russian Walrus with gold 21st anniversary stopper, Penguin and Chick (appears first quality but is missing stopper, a few places of worn gilding), Striped Dolphin with gold stopper, and limited edition Harbour Seal no 3672/4500 with gold stopper (4 + 1 box) (Condition Report: appear in good condition, missing stopper etc as stated in description, a little wear to box)

MITFORD, NANCY, 'WIGS ON THE GREEN', published Thornton Butterworth Ltd, first edition 1935, lacks dust jacket, blue cloth binding (Condition Report: faded spine, discolouration around edges, end papers have brown staining, some foxing to a number of pages, particularly towards the front, paper edges have some foxing and discolouration)

A first edition publication of 'Folk Song U.S.A', by John and Alan Lomax

Monica Lewinsky signed Monica's Story by Andrew Morton first edition 1999 hardback book. Good condition Est.

Registration - LK53 UCFChassis No. - WDB2304742F059752M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 81,000A true sleeper car, this example of Mercedes-Benz’s SL55 AMG looks superbly understated and refined, rather than the high-performance Grand Tourer it undoubtedly is. Presented in traditional silver, over a black interior, ‘LK53 UCF’ is powered by Mercedes’ AMG tuned 5.5-litre supercharged V8, which produced more than 500hp when new. This drives the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, with paddles on the steering wheel for manual override. Packed with a long list of factory-fitted equipment, ‘LK53 UCF’ includes features such as heated and electric leather seats, multi-function steering wheel, drive mode selector, central infotainment system, split-rim AMG alloys, AMG badging, discreet boot lip spoiler, black – rather than chrome – grille and vent detailing, quad exhaust, and of course, the folding hard-top roof.Despite this R230 SL-Class being a 20 year old car, there are only 81,000 miles indicated on the odometer, though these are not warranted. It’s been in the car of the current owner for more than 12 years, and it has been stored for the past three years. On being put back on the road, the owner says they have had ‘LK53 UCF’ overhauled to make it ready for driving again. As such, they consider all areas of the SL55 AMG to be in ‘excellent’ condition, from engine and transmission, to interior, paint, bodywork, and electrics. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is one that is steeped in history, with a series of class-leading models produced over the years, since its introduction in 1954. The ‘SL’ is likely to stand for Sport-Licht (Sport Light) – though Mercedes has never confirmed this abbreviation – though the model has moved towards a grand tourer over the decades from its initial sporting roots. The W198 300 SL is one of the most famous and desirable cars ever, with the famous ‘Gullwing’ coupe and convertible Roadster lasting until 1963. They were replaced by the almost equally beautiful W113 models, nicknamed the ‘Pagoda’ SL because of a concave roofline. This edition was produced until 1971, using a range of 2.3, 2.5, or 2.8-litre straight-six engines. The R107 SL arrived in 1971, with a new design ethos, and the first-time fitting of V8 engines alongside straight sixes. These grew up to 5.5-litres in size, as the SL moved towards a touring model, though it was rallied by Mercedes-Benz in long-distance races. In 1989, the R129 version arrived, introduced as a convertible with a removable hard-top – and the engine capacities and cylinder count continued to climb. Now available with the straight-six units were V6 and V6 options – the latter up to 6.0-litres in size – and also a trio of V12 options, up to 7.3-litres. In 2001, the distinction between cabriolet and coupe was completely removed, with the introduction of the Vario Roof. This saw a folding hard-top fitted as standard to all models, allowing for two cars in one, and was continued on to the R231 version introduced in 2012, running until 2020. Finally, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has become the Mercedes-AMG SL-Class, signifying its shift to the sports arm of the Stuttgart marque, and is offered only as a convertible, with folding soft-top roof and 2+2 seating. · Highly-specified example, with desirable colour scheme and cabin.· Sought-after, high power SL55 AMG fitted with supercharged V8.· Recently refreshed after time in storage.

Registration - K203 EBHChassis No. - 1G1YY23P9P5102919M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 68,000Magnificent in maroon, this example of Chevrolet’s Corvette C4 sportscar is a highly desirable 40th Anniversary edition, celebrating four decades of one of America’s most famous models. Powered by Chevrolet’s 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine, ‘K203 EBH’ runs a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Imported in 2019 from California, this Corvette C4 Targa is a home-market model and as such is left-hand drive. The 40th Anniversary edition comes well specified with factory-fitted equipment, including electric seats, ride control, and 40th Anniversary motifs stitched into the body-colour matching Ruby Red leather upholstery as well as decals on the Ruby Red metallic bodywork.The current owner has completed an extensive list of work within the last two years. This includes the Opti-Spark ignition system – including ignition module, coil, and eight Bosch injectors – timing chain and gears, water pump and gasket, and coolant, air intake, and O2 sensors. The vendor considers the paintwork and electrics of ‘K203 EBH’ as ‘average’, while the engine, bodywork, and interior are reckoned ‘good’; the transmission is thought of as ‘excellent’. This apparently relatively low mileage example – the odometer shows an unwarranted 68,000 miles – has been carefully looked after during its time in the UK. ' K203 EBH' is offered for sale with an MOT until September 2024. Chevrolet’s Corvette first arrived in 1953, leading the way for a generation of American models that would go on to gain legendary status. It ran a 3.9-litre straight-six petrol engine for the first three model years, before Chevrolet fitted the V8 that is now synonymous with the Corvette name from 1955, with a revised design in 1956, tweaked again in 1958, and then 1961. The second-generation Corvette C2 appeared in 1963, until 1967, introducing the Stingray name. Production lasted until 1967, with improvements such as all-round disc brakes, and a big-block V8 added during that time. The third-generation arrived in 1968, lasting until 1982, featuring T-Top removable roof panels, and marking the 25th anniversary in 1978. The C4 Corvette was the first model to feature a complete redesign, arriving in 1984, and using a 205hp 5.7-litre V8 with four-speed automatic transmission initially. It came as a one-piece Targa, and power outputs from increased up to 403hp over various specifications, until production ceased in 1996, when the fifth of the Corvette’s eight generations arrived. · US import Corvette C4 in sought-after specification.· 40th Anniversary edition.· Extensive list of work carried out since 2019.

Registration - WHJ 428MChassis No. - 10704312011114M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 193,277kmThe epitome of Mercedes-Benz’s coupe and convertible range, the SL represents style and performance in equal measure – and this 1974 350SL is no different. Presented in white with brown leather interior, this left-hand drive example is an imported model, having arrived in the UK in 1997 – with history available up until that date. It is fitted with Mercedes’ 3.5-litre V8 petrol engine and the German manufacturer’s famously smooth automatic transmission.Having been in the vendor's ownership for the last 20 years, despite the car’s unknown history before being imported, there is plenty of paperwork and knowledge concerning ‘WHJ 428M’ since it was registered on these shores. The seller reports that they have kept it garaged when not in use during that time, and the Mercedes has had no additional work carried out to it other than regular servicing and maintenance, and a new stainless-steel exhaust from specialists JP Exhausts fitted. The 350SL is reckoned to be in ‘good’ condition mechanically, and in terms of electrics and cabin quality, while the bodywork and paint is considered ‘excellent’, backing up the care and attention that has been paid to this high-end Mercedes-Benz convertible.Although unwarranted because of its pre-UK history, the odometer displays 193,277km covered, and the vendor – only the third keeper in the car’s history – considers this accurate. Offered at No Reserve, this Mercedes-Benz 350SL Convertible is a superb opportunity to own an unrestored and high-quality example of a flagship droptop. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is steeped in history, with a series of class-leading models produced over the years, since its introduction in 1954. The ‘SL’ is likely to stand for Sport-Licht (Sport Light) – though Mercedes has never confirmed this abbreviation – but the model has moved closer to being a grand tourer over the decades from its initial sporting roots. The W198 300 SL is one of the most famous and desirable cars ever, with the famous ‘Gullwing’ coupe and convertible Roadster lasting until 1963. They were replaced by the almost equally beautiful W113 models, nicknamed the ‘Pagoda’ SL because of a concave roofline. This edition was produced until 1971, using a range of 2.3, 2.5, or 2.8-litre straight-six engines. The R107 SL arrived in 1971, with a new design ethos, and the first-time fitting of V8 engines alongside straight sixes. These grew up to 5.5-litres in size, as the SL moved towards a touring model, though it was rallied by Mercedes-Benz in long-distance races. Today, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has become the Mercedes-AMG SL-Class, signifying its shift to the sports arm of the Stuttgart marque, and is offered only as a convertible, with folding soft-top roof and 2+2 seating. · Unrestored and high-quality example of a 1970s classic convertible.· A left-hand drive model, having been imported to the UK in the late 1990s.· Offered at No Reserve

Just as AMG is synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz performance division and Fords with RS Cosworth badges on the boot can always be relied upon to supply thrills on demand, Overfinch has been connected to Range Rover (and Land Rover) since the 1970's offering something a little more 'exuberant' to the world's best four wheel drive car ever built. Overfinch, in association with the world famous gunmaker, Holland & Holland, produced a limited edition Range Rover in which standard extras are superseded by bespoke packages for their limited numbers production cars. The prototype and first few Holland & Holland L322's were pre-facelift 4.2 engine cars however the rarest was the 5.0 litre facelift cars and as such this is likely a once in a lifetime find especially as this is number one of the proposed 100 and a car featured on Top Gear amongst other press.For what could be considered the rarest of all Range Rovers, this is one of what is believed to be four produced before Overfinch went into administration and boasts a phenomenal specification. This example was first registered in July 2009 and the first L322 Holland & Holland car to be produced. Our vendor is the fourth keeper of the car and has known the car from new.Initially registered to Overfinch and wearing the OF D365 registration number seen in the press, it was sold to a friend of our vendor who sold the car to his nephew before our vendor took ownership in 2015. Some of the Overfinch/Holland & Holland customisation extends to the following; cream full H&H custom interior in extended nappa leather with Holland and Holland stitching and green piping, H&H extended wood pack with inlays, full rear centre console with etched Overfinch/H&H crystal tumblers, H&H leather and wood steering wheel with steel monogrammed inlays, large rear console mounted fridge and rear entertainment system with executive rear seating and individual heated/cooled seats. Sitting on 22" Overfinch alloys with deployable side steps, the body has an Overfinch Aero bodykit with exhaust finishers, Overfinch LED illuminated kick plates and it comes as no surprise that the car comes with every Range Rover option bar none. These include uprated Harman/Kardon Logic 7 HD, full UV glass, rear cameras, active headlights, touch screen satellite navigation with dual view, locking rear differential and climate front seats.Within the history file is a copy of Shooting Times which the car features on original stock wheels, press photo, original Holland & Holland sales brochure featuring this very car and the gun cabinet that it sadly no longer carries. A comprehensive service history is found with 13 stamps in the booklet which includes the last service in March 2023 at 65,247 miles, this coupled to the book pack and folder full of invoices from servicing and maintenance. Offered with an MoT test certificate until March 2025, this is a car maintained regardless of cost, with known history and provenance from new, including two keys. The vendor states that he could only fault the heated steering wheel not working, everything else appearing to operate correctly at the time of catalogue. This is a rare collectable car, number one of just 100 proposed to be built and one of four examples believed to have been finally produced before Overfinch went into administration. Purposeful, luxurious, practical, powerful and with provenance to spare you can drive, collect or take this car off road much like the team did in the recent Throttling classic episode found on the Historics YouTube channel. Consigned by Mathew Priddy NUMBER ONE OF 100 PLANNED L322 H&H CARS OF WHICH ITS BELIEVED ONLY FOUR WERE PRODUCEDONE OF TWO 5.0 LITRE V8 SUPERCHARGED EXAMPLESORIGINAL PRESS CAR FEATURED ON TOP GEAR AND SALES LIVERYFEATURES ALSO IN THE THROTTLING CLASSIC YOU TUBE VIDEO AND REFUL PODCAST

The Ferrari 550 Maranello is a two-seat grand tourer manufactured from 1996 through to 2001 and is powered by a front-engined V12. It shared its platform and 5,474cc engine with the 456 but was positioned as the company's high-end model. The car used a transaxle layout with the six-speed manual gearbox located at the back, in-line with the driven wheels. It featured a luxurious and spacious interior and, unusually for a Ferrari, the boot could accommodate a set of golf clubs. The 550 has a tubular steel frame chassis with light, aluminium bodywork. The Ferrari 550 has enjoyed a great amount of success on the racing circuits, often in collaboration with Prodrive. Ferrari sent a slightly 'souped-up' version to an oval test track in Columbus, Ohio and set three new world records as follows:Covering 100 miles at an average speed of 190.2mph.Driving for one hour at an average speed of 184mph.Covering 100 kilometres at 188.9mph.To celebrate these records, Ferrari built 33 road cars to the exact specification of the record setting car. The differences over the standard car are the Fiorano handling pack, leather trimmed roll cage, suede covered steering wheel and carbon bucket seats with Daytona stitching and race harnesses. Other changes included the Scuderia wing shields, sports exhaust, brake callipers in Rosso, Bordeaux carpets and a WSR plaque.Supplied in the UK by Maranello Concessionaires and distributed by Ferrari agents Mortimer, Houghton and Turner to first owner, Chairman of Listers Group, Terry Lister, on 5th May 2000. Kept by the well-known automotive giant with fastidious care during his tenure supplying to original dealer Mortimer, Houghton and Turner in February 2003 for a cambelt change and service at 12,409 miles.In 2005, the car benefitted from service and maintenance work at Graypaul Ferrari with an invoice totalling some £13,000, prior to entering long-term single ownership with a collector in Ireland which spanned 2009 – 2016. In 2017 the car was then bought back to the UK to be sold and received a further service, full inspection and cambelt change at 33,844 miles by Ferrari specialist Keys Motorsport Silverstone in February of that year. Within the full report commissioned by the purchaser by Keys Motorsport it is detailed that the car handled well upon a full test and that the customer had requested the suspension ECU was disconnected due to the actuators and accelerometer logging a fault, this controls the adjustment of the ride height we are informed over 150 mph and although not effecting the day to day handling of the car, naturally should you wish this would need to be reconnected.Acquired by our vendor in 2017 this 550 WSR has covered just 106 miles in his ownership, purchased as a collector car and professionally stored from 2017 to 2023. In August 2023, Autostore Europe Ltd of Cambridge performed a timing belt service alongside other tasks with an invoice for £3,704 and of late has been fully detailed.Given that this car has spent much of the past 20 years professionally stored as part of Ferrari collections we would suggest the suspension ECU and new tyres should be factored into future spend should you wish to test the limits of this rare limited numbers example but due to the rarity of the right hand drive Ferrari 550 World Speed Record Edition you may wish to tuck it away and watch prices inevitably rise.It is believed just three WSR’s remain in the UK, this example is most definitely an investment opportunity and one for the serious Ferrari collectors. Accompanied by a Ferrari wallet and full set of manuals, this represents an opportunity to acquire a highly original, low-mileage example of one of the most exclusive road-legal Ferrari grand tourers of all times, an example we sit alongside those cars that could potentially ‘double your investment’ and a car which has already been justifiably elevated to be considered one of Maranello greats. Consigned by Mathew Priddy 1 OF 33 BUILT WORLDWIDE, 1 OF 10 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (NINE REMAINING)SERVICED BY FERRARI SPECIALIST WITHIN LAST 100 MILE AND TIMING BELT SERVICE IN AUGUST 2023THIS IS A LOW PRODUCTION NUMBERS FERRARI AKA - COLLECTABLE!!!!! GET BIDDING

AMG, which is now the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles. With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in 2010, the Affalterbach-based firm took a significant step forward. First seen at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and acknowledged as a tribute to the legendary 300 SL 'Gullwing' coupé of the 1950s – arguably the world's first supercar – the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was notable as the first car to be designed in-house by AMG. A collectors' item from the day it was announced, the newcomer featured 'Gullwing' doors like its illustrious predecessor and succeeded the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at the top of the German manufacturer's range. Styled by Mercedes-Benz's Mark Fetherston, the SLS AMG received numerous prestigious design awards, and is the only automobile ever to have won the (gold) Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. Boasting a chassis/body of mainly aluminium construction, the SLS (Sport Licht Super) was powered by a 6.2 litre V8 engine producing 563bhp initially - the most powerful normally aspirated production car engine of its day - while the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission was similarly state-of-the-art. A rear wing, extendable at high speeds, kept the SLS stable at its near-200mph maximum, while its low weight (3,573lbs) helped the car lap the Mercedes-Benz test track quicker than its SLR McLaren predecessor. Not surprisingly, given its pedigree, the SLS AMG proved very popular with racing drivers, Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton among them, while the list of celebrity owners includes Eddie Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Roger Federer, Sylvester Stallone and Tom Hanks. Several limited edition versions were introduced, including a GT3 racer, leading up to the SLS AMG GT Final Edition of 2014. Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers has said that there are no plans for a successor, so for the time being the SLS AMG remains the ultimate expression of the noble 'Gullwing' tradition. This stunning example presented in Fire Opal Red with Black Designo Exclusive Diamond pattern leather and carbon fibre bonnet as per every SLS Final Edition has covered a mere 4,500 miles from new. Originally registered 19th June 2014, this example was owned for several years by the first owner before being sold by Romans International to its second owner who kept it for a year before Romans were again commissioned to sell it to our vendor in 2023. Limited to only 350 models worldwide, this is the last ever version of the iconic Gullwing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The Final Edition is based on the SLS AMG GT, the later version which has a 20bhp power boost over the standard SLS and features a remapped double clutch seven-speed gearbox with upgraded suspension improving the car's performance and handling considerably. Final Editions such as this have some unique touches to make them it that extra bit special including a carbon fibre bonnet with a central air outlet, carbon fibre splitter on the front apron, a fixed carbon fibre rear wing from the SLS Black Series plus a set of forged light alloys and finally a diamond patterned exclusive leather interior. Of the 350 SLS Final Editions made worldwide which is a combination of both coupés and roadsters, it is believed only six were UK supplied Gullwing coupés with this example being one them and one of the rarest cars you'll ever find on the UK market.We believe the SLS to be a modern day classic which will be one of the most remembered and desirable Mercedes in years to come, a great investment opportunity as proven by the 300 SL Gullwing that the SLS was based on. Last serviced at 4,400 miles in December of 2023, this car boasts a main dealer service history and the car has also recently been treated to PPF on the front and carbon interior. With one of the last 6.2 litre naturally-aspirated V8 engines Mercedes will ever make it is of no surprise that we are seeing many collectors buying up the best examples, with the AMG Black SLS now fetching in excess of £700,000 and SLR’s values increasing year on year. Keeping an eye on its future value is certainly worthwhile but meanwhile own one of the design icons of the modern era harking back to the design icon of the 50’s.. Consigned by Mathew Priddy ONE OF SIX UK RIGHT HAND DRIVE EXAMPLES, ONE OF 350 WORLDWIDEMAIN DEALER SERVICE HISTORY & SHOWROOM QUALITYTHOSE GULLWING DOORS!

Mercedes-Benz first introduced an SL model in 1954 following an original idea by American importer Max Hoffman who foresaw a market for a car tailored to affluent Americans in the booming post war United States. It has remained in production, in various guises and model years in the seven decades since then making the SL the second longest single series ever produced by the German manufacturer.This stylish looking Mercedes started life as a 380SL in 1983 when it was purchased from Mayfair Mercedes on Park Lane. The car was used as a daily driver by its first owner for the next fifteen years. Around the year 2011 it was decided to treat this convertible to a bare metal restoration. During this process a 5.0 litre engine was fitted. Only 60,000 mils have been covered with this engine.The car benefits from the rear seat option, a factory hardtop and featured in a 2012 edition of Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine. Our vendor is only the third owner of this luxurious convertible and tells us that it is a joy to drive. Offered to auction with a V5C UK registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate this Mercedes is realistically estimated given the models current popularity. Consigned by Dominic Lake. 60,000 MILES ON CURRENT ENGINELOW OWNERSHIPFACTORY HARD TOP 60,000 MILES ON CURRENT ENGINELOW OWNERSHIPFEATURED IN MERCEDES ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE REAR SEAT OPTIONFACTORY HARDTOP

David Hockney (British 1937-) - 'My Yorkshire - Conversations with Marco Livingstone' and 'Dog Days', two books illustrated in colour, the former a first edition with original cloth backed boards max 25cm x 33cm (2)

Coalport lady figures to include Age of Elegance First Waltz together with Limited Edition Jade, both boxed, with certificates (2)

Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader - An Inspiration in Photographs by Dilip Sarkar, limited edition hardback in slipcase (88 of 200) - 2001 first edition signed by 2 Veterans, Lady Bader, Sir Henry Cooper, Lord March, plus others published by Ramrod Publications

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix First Edition hardback book, The Vancouver 2010 Circulation Coins, stoneware ink bottle, miniature portrait of a Spaniel by Kay Gray, etc in one box

Donaldson (Julia) The Gruffalo's Child, second impression, writing in child's hand on front free endpaper, 1999; Tabby McTat, second impression, dust-jacket, light chipping to spine ends, 2009; Stick Man, first edition, 2 photographs of the signing loosely inserted, dust-jacket, light chipping to spine ends, 2008, each with signed presentation inscription and doodle from the author and artist on title, illustrations by Axel Scheffler, original boards, excellent or near-fine; and 2 others by Donaldson, 4to (5)

Yeats (William Butler) The Winding Stair, first edition, original blind-stamped cloth, spine faded, extremities fractionally bumped, dust-jacket, price-clipped, fading to spine and upper panel top edge, light chipping to extremities, neatly splitting 1" down upper joint, still sharp and intact, 8vo, 1933.

Haddon (Mark) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, first edition, signed by the author on title, original boards, dust-jacket, spine faded, 2003 § Boyne (John) The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, first edition, signed by the author original boards, dust-jacket, 2007 § Shriver (Lionel) We Need to Talk About Kevin, signed by the author, original wrappers, 2005; and c.50 others, modern literature, v.s. (c.55)

Chagall (Marc) Lithographe I, first edition, 10 lithographs and illustrations by Chagall, including the dust-jacket and frontispiece (of 12, lacking plates to pp.17 & 27), loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, light nicks to corners and extremities, vertical crease down spine, otherwise excellent, Paris, André Sauret, 1960.*** For many long months Chagall came and worked tirelessly, and his dissatisfaction allowed him to have only a few of his first attempts printed" (Sorlier, 45). This is the scarce first volume of the 6 vol. set which were issued separately over a period of 26 years.

Gray (Alasdair) Poor Things, first edition, second impression, signed by the author on front free endpaper, original boards, dust-jacket, light creasing to spine ends, 8vo, 1992. *** A bright and crisp copy of Gray's work, recently adapted into a film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and William Dafoe. 

Juster (Norton) The Phantom Tollbooth, first edition, illustrations by Jules Feiffer, original boards, light strip of sunning to upper edge, dust-jacket, chips and nicks to edges, heaver to upper edge, small portion of loss to spine head affecting title, lower panel a little toned, 8vo, 1962.

*** Please note, the description to this lot has changed.***Hornung (E. W.) Mr Justice Raffles, first edition, slight shelf-lean, 1909; Raffles, endpapers toned, marking on upper cover, New York, 1908 § Hume (Fergus) Hagar of the Pawn Shop, first edition, spotting, cloth a little evenly discoloured, 1898, original cloth, extremities a little rubbed, 4to (3) 

Tey (Josephine) The Franchise Affair, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, light creasing, some nicks and short closed tears to edges, light surface marking to lower panel, upper flap lightly toned, 8vo, 1948.

Cheever (John) The Stories of John Cheever, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Tom Rosenthal "to Tom Rosenthal and his charming wife Anne with affectionate regards John Cheever | June 4 1979" on front free endpaper, with unwritten photographic postcard of Cheever loosely inerted, jacket spine faded, 1979; Falconer, ownership stamp on endpapers, jacket upper cellophane peeling away in places, spine faded, lightly bumped at extremities, New York, 1977, original boards, dust-jackets; and 2 others from the library of Tom Rosenthal, 8vo (4) *** Tom Rosenthal (1935-2014) was a notable publisher who headed up Secker & Warburg from 1971 to 1984.

Wilde (Oscar) The Picture of Dorian Gray, second edition with typo corrected on p.208 and 8pp. catalogue of publisher's advertisements at end, first gathering inserted from first edition including title and preface, gift inscription on half-title, front free endpaper and half-title detached, original boards with butterfly designs by Charles Ricketts, rebacked with parchment, spotted and chipped, rubbed, [Mason 230], 8vo, [1895].

Tey (Josephine) The Daughter of Time, first edition, endpapers lightly damp-stained, original cloth, lightly marked, dust-jacket, damp-staining, mainly to margins and flaps, closed 1" tear to upper panel and 1/2" tear to spine joint head, other nicks and chips to extremities, still overall a crisp copy, 8vo, 1951.

Burroughs (William S.) Nova Express, first edition, ownership inscription on front free endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, little rubbed with a tear to top edge of upper panel, 1964; The Place of Dead Roads, original boards, dust-jacket, nicks to extremities, otherwise excellent, 1984 § Ghost of Chance, first trade edition, original boards, London & New York, 1995 § Zukofsky (Louis) Prepositions, first edition, one of 150 copies signed by the author, endpaper toned, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped, 1967 § Richter (Conrad) The Trees, proof copy, original wrappers, New York, 1940; and c.125 others, modern American fiction, v.s. (c.130)

Rhys (Jean) Good Morning Midnight, first edition, original cloth, spine ends bumped, first issue binding with endpapers, dust-jacket, few nicks and short tears to edges, spine toned, spine head a little frayed, 8vo, 1939. *** The fourth and final interwar work by Rhys, set in Paris. Though critically well-received, the sales of this experimental modernist novel were poor, and Rhys spent a decade after the novel's publication living in obscurity.

Waugh (Evelyn) Scoop, first edition, first issue with "as" to last line of p.88, original cloth, light toning to spine, some edge-spotting, second state dust-jacket without the "Daily Beast" logo, dust-jacket, bookplate to front flap, very light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to foot of lower panel, a few closed tears and head and foot with creasing, including tear to head of upper panel running into title, still a very good copy overall, 8vo, 1938.*** A difficult jacket to find in good condition and unrestored.

Herriot (James) If Only They Could Talk, first edition, ink ownership name on front free endpaper, original boards, dust-jacket, light toning and creasing to edges, faint damp-staining to lower edge, 8vo, 1970. *** The now rather scarce first title in the vet series by James Herriot and the inspiration for the BBC series featuring Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy.

Coward (Noël).- Ambler (Eric) The Schirmer Inheritance, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Coward "Noël, with love, Eric" on title, original cloth, spine ends bumped, otherwise fine, 8vo, 1953. *** A very good association copy, with a dedication from the thriller writer to Noël Coward. During The Second World War, Ambler served in the British Army which put a hiatus on his writing career, helping to make educational films for Army use. Soon after the war ended, Coward urged him to resume his novel writing. “The admonitory Coward index finger wagged under my nose,” Ambler recalled in Here Lies. “Forget all this film nonsense,” he said. “Write more books. You think that you will always be able to go back to the well. But if you stay away too long, there will come a day when you will go back and find the well drr-y.”Ambler duly took heed, and in 1951 published Judgment on Deltchev, and thereafter wrote ten more novels over the next thirty years.

White (Patrick) Happy Valley, first American edition, signed presentation inscription from the publisher "for Jimmy Stern with warmest greetings for Christmas and best wishes for the New Year Hernan Rappaport, 1958" on front free endpaper, original cloth, spine faded, New York, 1940; Voss, first edition, review copy with publisher's review slip loosely inserted, original boards, dust-jacket, light creasing to extremities, spine toned, 1957, 8vo (2) *** James "Jimmie" Stern was a close friend of Patrick White.

Naipaul (V. S.) A House for Mr Biswas, first edition, original boards, spine ends and corners bumped, dust-jacket, small portion of loss to spine tail, chipping and fraying to edges, 1961; The Middle Passage, uncorrected proof copy, original wrappers, spine lightly browned, 1962; The Mimic Men, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light nicks to spine head, otherwise excellent, 1967; and another first edition by Naipaul, 8vo (4) 

Graham (Winston) The Dangerous Pawn, first edition, signed by the author, endpapers lightly toned with ownership name partially removed, original cloth, light marks, still overall excellent, 8vo, 1937. 

Galopin (Arnould) Le Docteur Oméga, first edition, illustrations, page margins toned, light marking to title, Librairie Mondiale, 1906 § Le Faure (G.) & H. De Graffigny. Aventures Extraordinaires d'un Savant Russe, illustrations, 1889, first editions, original cloth, light rubbing to extremities, spine lightly faded, Paris; and 4 others, foreign language early science-fiction works, v.s. (6) 

Styron (William) Lie Down in Darkness [2 copies], first edition, original cloth, spine a little faded, dust-jacket, spine faded and a little toned, light creasing and chips to extremities, Indianapolis, 1951; This Quiet Dust, one of 250 copies signed by the author, original cloth, slip-case, 1982; This Quiet Dust [2 copies], advance proofs, original wrappers, 1982 § Heinlein (Robert A.) Job: Comedy of Justice, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, New York, 1984; To Sail Beyond the Sunset, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, New York, 1987; and c.130 others, modern American literature, v.s. (c.135)

Dahl (Roald) The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, first edition, illustrations by Quentin Blake, cut signatures of the author and illustrator laid down on title (over illustration and publishing imprint), original boards, light bumping to extremities, otherwise fine, 4to, 1985.

Hecht (Ben) To Quito and Back, ownership inscription on front free endpaper, 1937 § Hesse (Herman) The Glass Bead Game, first American edition, 1969 § Burnett (W.R.) Iron Man, New York, 1930 § Heyward (Dorothy and Du Bose) Mamba's Daughters, 1939 § Riding (Laura) A Trojan Ending, jacket spine faded, 1937, first or first American editions, original boards, dust-jackets, some light chipping, creasing, or nicks to extremities, New York; and c.35 others, early and mid 20th century literature, mostly American, 8vo (c.40) 

Williams (Charles) A Myth of Shakespeare, first edition, signed by the author "With all good wishes | Charles Williams | 21st Nov 1929" on front free endpapers, very light scattered spotting, original boards, splitting down upper joint and torn across spine, fading and discolouring, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, 1928.