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Lot 671

Edmund Dulac - Illustrator (1882 - 1953). Princess Badoura, A Tale from the Arabian Nights, Retold by Laurence Housman, first edition, Limited edition signed by the artist, no. 319 of 750 copies, with 10 tipped-in colour plates by Dulac, Hodder and Stoughton

Lot 173

"The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkin, edited by Christopher Tolkien, George Allen and Unwin, printed by William Clowes & Sons LTD, 1977 first edition, first impression, international edition without price or dust jacket and with fold-out map to back of book 

Lot 174

"Huckleburry Finn" by Mark Twain, Camden classics edition, Paul Elek, London, illustrated by Edward Burra, 1948; "The Moon is Down" by John Steinbeck, William Heinemann Ltd, 1942 first edition; "Born 1925" by Vera Brittain, Macmillan &Co, 1949 first edition 

Lot 175

"In A Free State" by V.s.Naipul, Ande Duetsch, 1971 first edition, second impression: "Sword of Honour" by Evelyn Waugh, Chapman & Hall, 1965 first edition; "Curtain- Poirot's last Case" by Agatha Chrisie, Collins, 1975 first edition; "Spies" by Michael Frayn, Faber & Faber Ltd, 2002 first edition 

Lot 177

"Young Robin Brand, Detective" by Freeman Wills Croft, University of London Press Ltd, 1947 first edition; "The Casebook of Ellery Queen" by Ellery Queen, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1949 first edition; "None but The Lonely Heart" by Richard Llewelyn, Michael Joseph Ltd, 1943 first edition 

Lot 179

"In his Own Write" by John Lennon, Jonathan Cape, 1964 first edition; "A Spaniard In the Works" by John Lennon, Jonathan Cape, 1965 reprint edition; "Get Back - The Beatles, soft cover, photos by Ethan. A. Russell, Apple Publishing, 1969 

Lot 180

"Lets Laugh but Heath Robinson, Hutchinson & Co Ltd, 1939 first edition; "The Big City of The New Mayhew" by Alex Atkinson & Ronald  Seale, Perpetua Books, 1958 first edtion; "Mr Punch Among the Children", Methuen & Co Ltd, 1934 first edition 

Lot 181

"First Men to the Moon" by Wernher Von Brawn, designed & illustrated by Fred Freeman,  Holt , Rinehart & Winston, New York, 1960 first edition, signed & dedicated on title page by Wernher Von Braun 

Lot 182

"From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile" by Adolf Friedrick, Duke of Mecklenberg, 2 volumes, Duck worth & Co, 1913 first edition 

Lot 183

"Lessons in the Art of Illuminating" by W.J. Loftie Blackie & Son C 1885 first edition; "Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan, with notes by the Rev. Robert Maguire, Cassell, Petter & Galpin, c1864; "Tales of an Empty Cabin" by Grey Owl, L:ovat Dickson Ltd, 1936 first edition 

Lot 185

"Puckoon" by Spike Milligan, Anthony Blond, 1963  first edition; "Adolf Hitler - My Part in this Downfall" by Spike Milligan, Michael Joseph, 1971 first edition; "Rommel? Gunner Who ? by Spike Milligan, Michael Joseph 1974 first edition 

Lot 186

" A Book of Bits or A Bit of A Book" by Spike Milligan, Dennie Dobson, 1965 first edition; "The (Little) Pot Boiler by Spike Milligan, Dennis Dobson, 1963 first edition; "Black Beauty - According to Spike Milligan", Virgin Publishing, 1996 first edition; "The Goon Show Scripts", written & selected by Spike Milligan Woburn Press, 1972 first edition 

Lot 187

"Happiness Is a Sad Song" by Charles M. Schulz, Determined Productions Inc, 1967 first American edition; "Don't say Brown, say ....... "by Peregrine Boob, Leslie Frewin, 1967 first edition ; "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" adapted by ALl Perkins, illustrated by B.Tobey Random House Beginner Books, 1968 first edition

Lot 188

" A Manx Scrapbook " by W.Walter Gill, Arrowsmith, the first edition of the Manx scrapbooks, 1929 first edition; "History of the Isle of Man" By R.H.Kinvig, Oxford University Press, 1944 first edition; "A History of Kirk Maughold" by J.W. Radcliffe & C.K. Radlciffe , Manx Museum & National Trust, 1979 signed first edition   

Lot 192

"The Poems of Coleridge", introduced by Ernest H.Coleridge, illustrated by Gerald Metcalfe, Bodley Head; "Rubiyat of Omar Khayyam" translated by Edward Fitzgerald, illustrated by Edward Dulac, Hodder & Stoughton; "The Poetical works of Henry Wadsworth Long fellow, Bliss, Sands & Co; "Coventry Patmore - selected poems", edited by Derek Patmore, Grey Walls Press, Crown Classics Series, 1948 first edition 

Lot 193

"The Young Visitors" by Daisy Ashford, preface by J.M.Barrie, Chatto & Windus, 1919 first edition 

Lot 195

"Cosmopolitans" by W,. Somerset Maugham, William Heinemann Ltd, 1936 first edition; "Pleasures & Speculations" by Walter de la Mare, Faber & Faber Ltd, June 1940 first edition; "The Selected writings of Sydney Smith" edited by W.H. Auden, Faber & Faber Ltd, 1957 first edition; "Scenes from Cranford arranged for dramatic performance" by Beatrice Hatach, preface by Edward Compton, Samuel French Ltd  

Lot 8

* Johnson (Amy, 1903-1941) and Mollison (Jim, 1905-1959). Pioneering Aviators, Autograph of Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, circa 1930s, written on a cream autograph album leaf (trimmed down), leaf size 6 x 12 cm, together with a certificate of authenticity supplied by Robert and Sandy Casalaspro of New York, plus Luff (David). Mollinson, The Flying Scotsman, 1st edition, Lytham St. Annes, Lidun Publishing, 1993, monochrome portrait frontispiece and illustrations, original boards in dust jacket, 8voQTY: (2)NOTE:Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison were both famous aviators from the 1930’s, they married in 1932 and continued to set aviation records both individually and as a couple. Their marriage became strained by 1936, with both parties competing to set the same records, and the couple divorced in 1938. Amy Johnson was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia in 1930. On Sunday 5 January 1941 Amy left Blackpool in an Airspeed Oxford, which she was to deliver to RAF Kidlington, near Oxford, but the aircraft mysteriously came down off course in the vicinity of Herne Bay in the afternoon. Her body was never discovered and the exact details of her death are still unclear.

Lot 545

Banksy,British b.1974-NTH NHX!;official limited edition postcard and stamp in frame PTN PNH with First Day Cancellation, issued by Ukrposhta Ukraine 2023, from the edition of 1000,frame size: 22.5 x 24 cm,(framed)(ARR)

Lot 571

Stik,British b.1979-Doodle, 2017;ink on paper,signed in black marker,image: 9.3 x 7.5 cm,(framed)(ARR)Note: together with first edition copy of the book 'Organizing for Creative People, signed by Sheila Chandra and Stik (doodle extracted from this book)

Lot 370

Railway and associated items consisting of Prints, First Day Covers, reproduction nameplates consisting of 2 albums of transport railway and associated 1st day stamp covers including 150th Anniversary of the London South Western Railway June 89, 1/25th Anniversary of Robert Stephenson dated October 1984, 50 Years of Liverpool Manchester Railway dated 12th March 190 Famous Trains Golden Arrow 1929 to 72, Flying Scotsman dated January 1985, Cornish Riviera dated January 85 of the Forth Road Bridge September 64, 50th Anniversary of the Loss of the Ark Royal, British Rail History 120th 5th Anniversary of Waterloo Station dated 1973 and a quantity of others. Small sized EWR brass nameplate "King Edward I" measuring 17" x 4" approx, Railway tinplate signs from the 1920's/30's including King George V, Lord Nelson, Cock O the North and Princess Royal given away in magazines of the time, Railway Prints "Lady of Legend" by Sean Bolan and signed by the artist "1st At Cheltenham" by Peter Webster limited edition print No.28 of 225 and 3 others. Condition varies throughout from Good to Excellent. (qty)

Lot 1125

Royal Crown Derby - An 1128 Imari patterned Special Edition first quality tankard, dated 1998, a special edition for "Kirin Beer Mug Collection".  Approx. 14.5cm high. Further Details: Slightest wear to gilding but generally in good condition.

Lot 15

Lynn Chadwick R.A. (British, 1914-2003)Cloaked Figure IX signed with initial and numbered 'C 770 1/6' (on the side of the figure's cloak)bronze with a black patina185 cm. (73 in.) highConceived and cast in 1978Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Artist, from whom acquired directly by the family of the present owner circa 1978, and thence by descent to the present ownersPrivate Collection, U.K.ExhibitedLondon, Marlborough Fine Art, Chadwick Recent Sculpture, February-March 1978, cat.no.33 (another cast, ill.); this exhibition travelled to Zurich, Marlborough Galerie AG, April-May 1978Witley Court and Ragley, Jerwood Foundation (this cast, long-term loan, 2001-2011)Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (this cast, long-term loan, 2012-2023)LiteratureArt International, Vol. 22/3, March 1978, p.49 (another cast)Dennis Farr & Éva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-1996, Lypiatt Studio, Stroud, 1997, p.320, cat.no.770, (ill.b&w, another cast)Sarah Chadwick (intro.), (exh.cat.), The Sculptures at Lypiatt Park, London, Blain Southern, 2014, pp.66, 94, cat.no.66 (col.ill., another cast)Michael Bird, Lynn Chadwick, Farnham, 2014, p.155, cat.no.7-3 (col.ill., another cast)Dennis Farr & Éva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick, Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2005, Lund Humphries, Aldershot, 2006, p.328, cat.no.770 (ill.b&w, another cast)Dennis Farr & Éva Chadwick, Lynn Chadwick Sculptor, With a Complete Illustrated Catalogue 1947-2003, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, p.334, cat.no.770 (ill.b&w, another cast)Lynn Chadwick's impressive Cloaked Figure IX encapsulates much of the artist's mature style and illustrates his increasing focus on the use of garments to dress and add dynamism to his figures. First suggested in his 1950s sculptures, in the Teddy Boy and Girl series, he moved to add ever more dramatic clothing as his work matured, leading to the billowing cloaks of the 1970s. Experimenting with the motif of the voluminous, blown cloak, as seen in his Jubilee sculptures, Chadwick created many variations on this, including with the fabric streaming out behind, swept to one side and, in the case of the present work, 'falling from the shoulders in ceremonial amplitude' (Michael Bird, Lynn Chadwick, Lund Humphries, Farnham, Surrey, 2014, p.156).Here, the female figure is shrouded in a long, draping cloak, the positioning of which lends the figure a sense of grandeur, and also of mystery. She seems to be a powerful, all-seeing presence, stately in her pose and inscrutability. As is typical with Chadwick, her female features are indicated only by the suggestion of her breasts and a triangular, block-like head, but she also seems imbued with a gracefulness that is particularly feminine. Her face is, as always, blank, with Chadwick once famously declaring 'no expression is an expression' (Lynn Chadwick: The Couple, exh.cat., Pangolin, London, 2011, p.3). He looked to body language as a more useful device for conveying attitude than facial features, which could be limiting. As ever with Chadwick, his ability to tell us so much with an incredible economy of form is notable.The angularity of Chadwick's style is writ large in this sculpture, and accentuated by the folds of the cloak. Chadwick studied closely the weight and properties of different fabrics and seems to have chosen for the present work one which hangs particularly heavily, with a weight that suggests ceremonial robes. Instead of flowing, curving fabric, we have grooved, geometric lines that accentuate the sharp posture of the shoulders and the strong stance of her legs, which are just visible. The addition of the cloak is also important in that it suggests movement, trailing as she seems to move silently forwards. Although the stance of her body appears apparently to be still, the flowing length of her cloak seems caught in movement, with dynamic ripples indicating her passage through the space. It is as though she walks among us with slow and considered steps, gliding past. As Chadwick explained, 'The important thing in my figures is always the attitude – what the figures are expressing through their actual stance. They talk, as it were, and this is something a lot of people don't understand.' (Lynn Chadwick, quoted in Edward Lucie-Smith, Chadwick, Gloucestershire, 1997, p.31). The mid-1970s brought about a subtle change in his approach to depicting the figure. As Michael Bird has written, ' 'Presences' was how he referred to his new figure sculptures; they were about being, not doing: 'I used to call them Watchers, but no longer. Sometimes they are not watching anything. What they are doing is illustrating a relationship – a physical relationship – between people'. It was through this relationship, not through purely formal or allusive qualities, that he wanted his sculptures to speak: 'If you can get their physical attitudes right you can spell out a message'' (Michael Bird, op. cit., p.147). Although Cloaked Figure IX is a single figure and not depicted, as so often in his work, with a male counterpart, her presence is undoubtedly a powerful one. Created as she is on a monumental scale, standing 185cm high, her full attitude cannot in fact be understood from one fixed viewpoint, but must instead be appreciated by walking around, taking in the full majesty of her flowing robes. Chadwick is thus encouraging the viewer themselves to actively interact with her stately, commanding presence, as though bearing witness to her regal procession, by ironically having us do the walking. Cloaked Figure IX was acquired directly from the artist by the family of the present owner, and has been enjoyed in this private collection for many years. It has also been exhibited publicly, both with the Jerwood Foundation at Witley Court and Ragley, and also most recently among the rolling hills of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Number one from the edition of six, its appearance on the market is an exciting opportunity to acquire a monumental example of Chadwick's work, which is of museum quality.We are grateful to the Artist's Estate for their assistance in cataloguing this lot.Photography © Jonty Wilde, courtesy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR TPAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 173

Omega. A limited edition stainless steel manual wind bracelet watchModel: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Apollo 11, No.4240/7969Reference: 311.30.42.30.01.002Date: Purchased 15th December 2009Movement: 18-jewel Cal.1861 manual wind, No.77735728Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording with Apollo 11 medallion at 9, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back with Apollo 11 logo and engraved The First Watch Worn On The Moon, inner cap, black bezel with tachymeter scale, crown flanked by twin chronograph pushers, No.77735728Strap/Bracelet: Fitted 1958/957 Omega linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Accompaniments: Omega box, outer card, commemorative medallion, certificate of authenticity, international warranty, limited series card, pictograms card, original purchase receipt, copy of service invoice dated 2nd September 2015, operating instructions, swing tagFootnotes:Omega created the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Apollo 11 '40th Anniversary' Limited Edition watch in tribute to the 40th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing that took place on the 20th of July, 1969.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 181

Elizabeth II, Proof Half Sovereign 1989, 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign edition; encapsulated in case of issue with certificate of authenticity, FDC

Lot 398

The black uniform with raised gilt lined red collar with flaming grenades to either side, the front with nine Queen's Crown Royal Artillery buttons, two buttons to the cuffs with elaborate scrolling bullion braid, the wound braid epaulets with a crown and one 'pip' for the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with knotted aiguillette to the left breast with lace-tags decorated with Roman fasci. With a pair of matching trousers with broad red stripe with a label for Mc Bride & Sons, 17 Charles Street St James's London, in ink 'Capt Franks R.A.' With a brocade belt with snake fastening and oval panels with a Lion above a Queen's crown, with sword hanger and strap with lion mask buckles. With matching shoulder belt and pouch, the pouch with rich braid decoration of Royal arms and Royal Artillery crest, the belt with flaming grenade and decorative gilt buckles. Major General Sir George Mc Kenzie Franks, KCB (1868-1958) was the son of Thomas John Franks and Elizabeth Clara McKenzie Kettle. He married Paula de Garcia on the 20th June 1901. Educated at Marlborough College in Wiltshire he was commissioned with the Royal Artillery in 1887. 2nd Lieutenant from 23rd July 1887, Lieutenant 23rd July 1890, Captain from 1st April 1898. He fought in the Waziristan Expeditions of 1894-95 and 1897-98 and was twice mentioned in despatches during the Nile campaign of 1898-1899. Working with the Egyptian Army between 1898 and 1901 he was on the Staff from 1904 as a Staff Captain, at Staff College in India prior to the great War he became a Brigadier General with the Royal Artillery from the 28th February 1915. His great experience and authority seem to have made him an invaluable Officer being Mentioned an impressive five times during the First World War during his time serving on the Staff in France, the first occasion being in June 1915. He was awarded a CB in the New Years Honours List in 1917 and K.C.B.M. from 1927 when he was General Officer Commanding, United Provinces District, India. he was Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery between 1931 and 1938. Resident at Ryecroft, Bray, County Wicklow in Ireland having previously sold Ballyscaddane the family estate of 3,196 acre near Knocklong Co. Limerick. His daughter, Cynthia, remained at Ryecroft until her death in 1975 and it was at the sale of the contents that this uniform was believed to have been purchased. The National Portrait Gallery in London hold four photographic portraits of Sir George McKenzie Franks. See Burke's Irish Family Records, 1976. Provenance: ex collection of Daniel H.F. Gillman of Dun Laoire and Bray Co. Wicklow. (1909-2005). Gillman and his brother Sylvester were regular attendees at country house auctions. Being Irish Georgian Society members, they were noted for their knowledge and collections of such items being credited in a number of relevant books including the 2nd edition of Mark Bence-Jones 'Guide to Irish Country Houses of 1988. *CR Slight damage to rear of collar where the fabric joins thew collar. Repair to trousers, slight fraying to belt where braid and leather backing have become detached. A few signs of wear but generally a magnificent uniform in very good condition given its age and wear.

Lot 894

19th Century pattern and reference works, comprising Mee (Cornelia), A Manual of Knitting, Netting And Crochet Work, 1843, 2nd edition, 267pp including patterns and image of C. Mee's knitting needle gauge, decorative cloth, gilt, contents loose / Warren (Mrs), Needlework Designs, fancy soft yellow covers / Mee (Mrs) and Austen (Miss), Novelties In Needlework, Third Series, fancy soft green covers, post 1867, and Mee (Mrs) and Austen (Miss), Novelties In Needlework, First Series, pink soft covers.    (4)

Lot 116

Coburn (Alvin Langdon, 1882-1966). New York, with a Foreword by H. G. Wells, 1st edition, London: Duckworth & Co., New York: Brentano's, [1910], 20 hand-pulled photogravures (complete), 2 small surface marks touching image of first plate (The Metropolitan Tower), tipped on to rectos of grey stiff paper leaves, closed tear to inner margins of half-title and full-title and foremargins of 'List of Plates' leaf and Foreword part-title, Foreword leaf (pp. 9-10) detached and frayed at edges, lacks pp. 11-12, inner hinges partly broken, original calf-backed gilt-titled boards, worn, backstrip deficient, folioQTY: (1)NOTE:'Of the two books [London and New York], it is the New York volume that might be considered the more proto-modernist in spirit, not only because New York itself was the most palpably modern city, epitomized by that great leitmotif of early modernist photography, the skyscraper, but also because the form of the city, as created by these large, monolithic buildings, pushed Coburn towards a more radical way of seeing' (Parr & Badger, vol. 1, p. 74). Sold as a collection of plates not subject to return.

Lot 232

Victoria (Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1837-1901). The Early Years His Royal Highness The Prince Consort, compiled under the Direction of Her Majesty the Queen, by Lieut.-General The Hon. C. Grey, 4th edition, London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1867, engraved portrait frontispiece of Prince Albert as a child by William Hall after Döll, one other portrait of the Prince, some light spotting to endpapers, all edges gilt, contemporary dark brown full morocco by Birdsall and Son, Northampton, covers panelled in gilt with centre scroll with a 'V [&] A' monogram with crown above, enclosed by a foliate wreath, spine with raised bands, lettered in gilt to one compartment, the others decorated in gilt with repeat monograms, metal clasp, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Presentation copy from Queen Victoria to Charles Kingsley, inscribed 'For the Rev. C. Kingsley, In recollection of the dear Prince, from Victoria, Balmoral Sept. 1867.'Additionally inscribed 'Grenville Arthur Kingsley from mother. Jny[?] 1876', and 'Presented to A. S. Watt by Mary St Leger Harrison, with sincere regard, Christmas 1918.' With a 2-page loosely inserted autograph letter from Mary St Leger Harrison to Alexander Strachan Watt, dated December 1918, presenting the book: 'It would be a great pleasure to me if you would let me add this book to your collection - I know the German name is not one to conjure with at the present time... the book has a certain value & interest as being the gift of the Queen to my father, at a time when his influence with her was considerable...please accept this with my thanks to you for many kindnesses to me during a year of much anxiety and sorrow...'Initially presented by Queen Victoria to the author Charles Kingsley (1819-1875), her chaplain from 1859. Subsequently presented by his wife Frances Eliza Grenville to their son Grenville Arthur Kingsley (1858-1898), and then from daughter Mary St Leger Kingsley to Alexander Strachan Watt. he was the son of Alexander Pollock Watt (1838-1914), founder of the world's first literary agent A. P. Watt & Son in 1875, whose clients included Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, and W. B. Yeats.Mary St Leger Kingsley (1852-1931) married Reverend William Harrison in 1876 and was a popular novelist in her day, writing under the nom-de-plume Lucas Malet. She wrote some 17 novels, commencing with Mrs Lorimer. A Study in Black and White (1882), Colonel Enderby's Wife (1885) and The Wages of Sin (1891), considered a major influence on Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. She lived mostly on the continent with the singer Gabrielle Vallings, Mary's second cousin and adopted daughter.

Lot 342

* Graves (Robert, 1895-1985). English novelist, poet and critic. Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Robert’, Callun, Deya, Mallorca Spain, 30 October 1945, to John [Aldridge] and [his wife] Lucie, regarding the cover design for his new novel Seven Days in New Crete, ‘… I think the design’s lovely and I’m ever so pleased that another of your covers will be on one of my books. Only one technical comment: the apple should be sliced horizontally, not vertically, to show the star in the middle formed by the core. Pictorial comment: I'd like a little more witch to show in proportion to goddess, who’s on a little too grand a scale proportionately…’, Graves further mentions the specifics of the design and details what the book is about, ‘…[It] is a Utopia novel which I finished just before we met in August: about a chap called Venn-Thomas who gets evoked by some magicians in the year A.D. ?? (only it is not A.D. because Christianity has ended) and finds himself in an anthropological paradise ruled by the girls on your design…’, then after explaining who the Goddess is, the second half of the letter deals with more practical matters, a few marks and ink spots including one large blot to lower right corner affecting a few words without loss of legibility, a few small nicks to right margin, 2 pages, small folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Seven Days in New Crete is a seminal future-utopian speculative fiction novel which shares many themes and ideas with Graves's The White Goddess, published in 1948. The dust jacket picture design referred to in the letter was done by the artist John Aldridge and used for the first UK edition published by Cassell in 1949. The first US edition was published simultaneously by Creative Age Press in New York but carried a different design and the alternative title, Watch the Northwind Rise.John Aldridge (1905-1983) was a British artist and designer closely associated with Graves. He had created designs for the dust jackets of several of Graves's books prior to this one, including his classic I Claudius (1934).

Lot 208

Michael Sutty set of eight ceramic artillerymen 1700-1970 each with Royal Artillery Institution authentication and artist COA, all limited edition 218/250, largest H: 21 cm. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 219

Lorna Bailey Old Ellgreave Pottery vase in the Spring pattern, limited edition 2/250, no chips or cracks, H: 20 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 279

Royal Worcester figurine, Queen Elizabeth I, limited edition 571/4500 with CoA, no chips or cracks, H: 25 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 316

Two limited edition Coalport figurines, Lily and Mrs Fitzherbert, Lily with CoA, no chips or cracks, largest H: 24 cm, both items in this lot are free from losses, restoration, crazing etc, both appear in excellent condition with just slight scrapes to shoes on Mrs Fitzherbert. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 318

Moorcroft 1994 cabinet plate in the Peacock pattern, limited edition 428/500, boxed with certificate, no chips or cracks, D: 22 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 320

Royal Worcester figurine, Sweetest Valentine, limited edition 918/12500, no chips or cracks, H: 23 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 326

Royal Worcester figurine, Queen Victoria, limited edition 335/4500, with plinth and CoA, no chips or cracks, H: 23 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 327

Coalport figurine, Marie Antoinette, limited edition 2911/12500, with plinth and CoA, no chips or cracks, H: 25 cm, no losses, damages or restoration to figurine, paint/colouring is well intact, no signs of crazing etc, slight scuffs to base. UK P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 408

Nine Ian Fleming paperback books and a first edition of Thunderball (10). UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 167

A Royal Crown Derby paperweight, Welbeck Squirrel, the first in the Creatures of Sherwood Collection, exclusive to Connnaught House, limited edition 76/1,250, gold stopper, printed marks in gold, certificate, boxed

Lot 426

Wright (T), THE HISTORY AND TOPOGRAPHY OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, first edition, 2 vols, later full leather by Burlands of Croydon, engraved plates throughout, George Virtue, London 1831 and 1832 (2) (at fault)

Lot 429

Lear (Edward), A BOOK OF NONSENSE. BY DERRY DOWN DERRY, probably first edition, card boards with applied cover illustration, red cloth spine, single sided illustrated pages throughout, pen inscription to front cover and front free endpaper, Thomas McLean, London 1846 (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:The book is a single volume comprising sixty one single sided pages each containing an illustrated limerick.  One page is detached from the binding, and the binding is slightly loose in places.  illustrated boards show shelf wear, staining and bumpas to all corners.  The cover and front free endpaper are each inscribed 'Warboys Proctor' in ink.  All pages show foxing, with some more extensively foxed than others.

Lot 439

Dickens (Charles), A CHRISTMAS CAROL, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, first edition, purple cloth boards, gilt embossed title and illustration to cover and spine, illustrated endpapers, pencil inscription to front free endpaper, tissue-guarded lithographic frontispiece, eleven further tissue-guarded lithographic plates, monochrome line illustrations throughout, William Heinemann, London 1915 (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:Binding reasonably tight.  Wear and discolouration to boards, fading to spine, particularly at top edge, rubbing to gilt highlights.  Foxing to block edges.  Purple finish of top edge of block appears to have run slightly on to top page edges.  Most text pages show some foxing and some show creases to the corners.  

Lot 446

Dubois (J. A.), DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTER, MANNERS, AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE OF INDIA; AND OF THEIR INSTITUTIONS, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL, first edition, 3/4 leather, marbled boards, marbled endpapers, printed for Longman, Hurst, et al, London 1817 (at fault)

Lot 449

'Tough Skin', CHESHIRE CATS AND CHESHIRE CHEESES, illustrated by 'Hard Hide', first edition, red cloth boards, applied illustrated label to front cover, illustrated title page, monochrome illustrations throughout, Jesse Broad & Co, Manchester 1937

Lot 417

Ernest Hemingway 'The Old Man and The Sea', first English edition, published 1952 by Jonathan Cape, with dust jacket (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).

Lot 100

TWO BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION AVIATION ARCHIVE 1:72 SCALE DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a World War II Defenders of Malta Vickers Wellington MkVIII - HX604:X, numbered AA34804, appears in new condition inside tissue paper, polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box, included is a certificate numbered 0219 of only 1790, the second is a Douglas C-47 Dakota RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight, numbered AA38204, appears in new condition inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, also included is a named collectors card, both boxes in good condition with very light dust and some scuffs to the outside

Lot 135

NINE BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION VANGUARDS 1:43 SCALE DIECAST MODEL VEHICLES, the first is a Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico Signal Yellow (Tarmac Arcches), numbered VA 12612, yellow and black in colour, the second is a Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico Signal Red, numbered VA12615, red in colour, the third is a Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 (forest Arches) in Diamond White, numbered VA12609, the fourth is a Ford Escort Mk3 XR3 in Prairie Yellow, numbered VA11011, the fifth is a Ford Escort Mk1 Twin-Cam in Blue Mink, numbered VA09524, the sixth is a Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 m1979 Lombarrd RAC Rally of Great Britain 6th Overall John Taylor and Phil Short, in white and blue with sponsored decals, numbered VA12610, the seventh is a Ford Escort Mk2 1600, Sport in Signal Orange numbered VA12617, the eighth is a Ford Escort Mk1 1300E in Sahara Beige, numbered VA09525, the ninth is a Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom in signal yellow, numbered VA14900, all appear in new condition inside their plastic and cardboard packing, some dust to outside of boxes

Lot 140

FOUR BOXED HOBBYMASTER AIR POWER SERIES DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a P-40 Kittyhawk, 1:72 scale, numbered HA5507, appears new inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel and outer plastic sleeve, the second is a 1:48 scale Messerschmitt Bf1096 BF 109G-6 'Erich Hartmann', numbered HA8750, appears new inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel and outer plastic sleeve, the third is a FW 190 A-8/R2, numbered HA7404, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, the fourth is a limited edition FW 190 F-8 I/SG2 Hungary, early 1945 (winter scheme), numbered HA7402, appears new inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, includes certification card numbered 0667 of 1500, all contents have not been checked for completion but believed to be new, all boxes are in good condition with light dust and light creases to some corners

Lot 147

SIX BOXED HOBBY MASTER AIR POWER SERIES DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a limited edition 1:48 scale Spitfire FR.XVIII, numbered HA7105, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, also include is a card certificate numbered 0550 of 1200, the second is a 1:72 scale Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F, numbered HA2302, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, the third is a 1:72 scale Beaufighter Mk.VIF, numbered HA2304, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, the fourth is a 1:72 scale Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X, numbered HA2301, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, the fifth is a 1:72 scale Bristol Beaufighter Mk.21, numbered HA2305, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, the sixth is a 1:72 scale Douglas A-20G Havoc, numbered HA4201, appears in new condition inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box with Velcro opening top panel, all contents have not been checked for completion but believed to be new, all boxes in good condition with light scuffs to corners and some dust to exterior

Lot 152

FIVE BOXED MINICHAMPS 1:43 SCALE MODEL VEHICLES, the first is a March Ford 2-4-0 Six-Wheeler 1976, in white, numbered 436 760699, appears in new condition inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, the second is a Brabham BMW BT55 E. De Angelis 1986, numbered 400 860008, in white with Olivetti sponsored decals and no. 8 to the front, appears new inside plastic box, the third is a Toleman TG 183 B 1984 J.Cecotto, numbered 430 830020, in white, red and blue with sponsored decals, appears in new condition inside plastic box, scratch mark to top of box, the fourth is a Mclaren Mercedes MP4-20 K.Raikkonen.2005, numbered 530 054309, edition 43 no.60, in black with silver and white detail and sponsored logos, no 9 to the front, appears new inside plastic box, the fifth is a Brabham Alfa Romeo BT45C J.Watson 1978, limited edition 648 pcs, numbered 400 780002, in red with sponsored decals, appears new inside plastic box and cellophane wrapping, light dust to exterior of all boxes

Lot 156

FOUR BOXED IXO MODELS DIECAST MODEL VEHICLES, the first is a 1:43 scale Toyota TS010 CASIO #33 P.H. Raphanel - M. Sekiya - K. Acheson 2nd Le Mans 1992, numbered LMC031, in blue and white with sponsored decals and number 33 to various panels, in new condition inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, IXO stickers to box, the second is a IXO Models Maserati Bora, numbered CLC086, in red, appears new inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box with Maserati logos, the third is a limited edition PR Rover SD 1 Vitesse 1980, numbered PRD085, in red with black and silvered detail, appears new inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box with cellophane wrapping, the fourth is a SAAB 96 V4 1980, numbered PRD561, in metallic green with silvered detail, appears new inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, all models have light dust to boxes exteriors

Lot 165

TWO BOXED MINICHAMPS CLASSIC BIKE SERIES 1:12 SCALE DIECAST MODEL MOTORCYCLES, the first is a Triumph Hurricane X75 1973 in orange, numbered 122 133600, appears in new condition inside plastic casing and cardboard fold over box, the second is a Triumph Tiger 100 1939, numbered 122 133800, limited edition 1404pcs in silver, appears in new condition inside plastic casing with some foam packing and housed inside fold over cardboard box, both boxes appear in good condition with some minor marks

Lot 167

THREE BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION AVIATION ARCHIVE 1:72 SCALE NOSE ART COLLECTION DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a P-51D Mustang - 'KATYDID', numbered US32218, appears in good condition inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, included in the box is a named display card and card to certify that this model is no 1122 of 1460, includes 'KATYDID' nose art panel with display stand, the second is a P-51K Mustang- 'Mrs. Bonnie', numbered US32213, appears in good condition inside plastic casing and outer cardboard box, included inside the box is a named display card and card to certify that this model is no 0811 of 2700, also included is 'Mrs.Bonnie' noser art panel with display stand, the third is a Consolidated B-24J Liberator - 'Michigan', US34011, model is in good condition housed inside polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box included is a named display card, card to certifiy this model is no. 1251 of 2000 and an instruction slip, nose art panel with display stand to the polystyrene lid, all contents not checked, all boxes appear in good condition with some corners scuffed and peeling and some light scratches to some panels

Lot 168

TWO BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION AVIATION ARCHIVE WAR IN EUROPE 1939-1945 1:72 SCALE DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a Lockhead P-38 (J) Lightning, Fighter Ace Jack M. Ilfreyx, numbered AA36616, appears in new condition housed inside its plastic and foam packing and outer cardboard box, contents not checked, included in box is a named collectors card numbered 0597 of 1000, the second is a B-24H- 15FO Liberator, numbered AA34019, model is in good condition housed inside polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box, included in the box is a collectors card numbered 0510 of 1200, both outer boxes are okay with light scuffs to some corners and a dent to the larger box

Lot 176

TWO BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION AVIATION ARCHIVE 1:72 SCALE DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a World War II Daring Raids B-25B Mitchell, numbered AA35302, model is housed inside plastic packing and outer cardboard box, also packaged inside is a stand reading ' 0896 of 2800' distributed worldwide, outer box has some scuffs and crushing mainly to corners, contents not checked for completion, the second is a World War II Bombers on the Horizon Consolidated B-24D Liberator, numbered AA34005, model is housed inside its polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box, contents not checked, there is an information pack taped to the polystyrene lid, outer box has some scuff scratches and crushing to the corners, viewing is advised

Lot 178

TWO BOXED CORGI AVIATION ARCHIVE 1:72 SCALE WORLD WAR II WAR IN THE PACIFIC DIECAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first is a Consolidated B-24J Liberator ' The Dragon and His Tail', numbered AA34001, model is housed inside its polystyrene and plastic packing with tissue paper and outer cardboard box, included in the box is an information pack and postal card, contents not check for completion but appears in good condition, our box is scratched and scuffed with crushed corners, the second is a limited edition Eighth Army Air Force 3 Piece Set, numbered AA99126, model is housed inside polystyrene and plastic packing, with tissue paper inside outer cardboard box, contents not checked for completion, included in the box is a certificate numbered 0829 of 4000 and a mail away information pack card, scuffs and scratches to the outside of the box with some crushed and torn corners, viewing is advised

Lot 180

TWO BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION 1:50 SCALE HEAVY HAULAGE DIECAST MODEL VEHICLES, the first is a Scania Topline 5 Axle King Trailer & Boiler Load Sandy Kydd Transport LTD, numbered CC12810, red and silver with yellow and white detail and written decals to the front of truck reading 'Scotland' and 'Sandy Kydd-ForFar' , model appears new with some parts still wrapped in plastic, inside its polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box with wooden crate design, included is a certification card numbered 0292 of 2600, a postage card for a free information pack and an information slip, box opens via short end and still has one polystyrene panel on one end, the second is an Atkinson Venturer 2 Axloe Low Loader & Propeller Load J.B. Rawcliffe & Sons LTD, numbered CC12513, model is red, green and brown in colour with written decals to the front cab, some parts still wrapped in plastic, also included is a certification card numbered 1517 of 1900 and an information slip, model appears new inside its polystyrene packing and outer cardboard box with wooden crate design and two polystyrene end panels, both boxes are in good condition

Lot 42

FOUR BOXED CORGI LIMITED EDITION HAULAGE 1:50 SCALE VEHICLES, the first a Scania T Bulk Tipper Longthornes of Hebden, numbered CC12809, a Ken Thomas Ltd MAN TGA Curtainside, numbered CC13403, a Scania T Cab General Purpose Tanker Atchison Topeka Ltd, numbered CC12814, and a Richie Transport Foden Alpha Curtainside, numbered CC13906, all appear in new condition with only light wear to the boxes and some with damaged corner

Lot 43

FOUR BOXED LIMITED EDITION CORGI HAULIERS OF RENOWN 1:50 SCALE DIECAST VEHICLES, the first is a N Irving Transport Mercedes-Benz Actros Curtainside, numbered CC13817, certificate numbered 0206 of 1010, the second is a Johnsons (Burscough) Ltd Scania R Series Topline Trailer & Container, numbered CC13718, certificate numbered 0365 of 1510, the third is a R.G. Basset & Sons Ltd Scania R Series Curtainside/Moffett Kooi, numbered CC13717, certificate numbered 1721 of 1810, the fourth is a Ian S. Roger - Newton of Forgie Keith Foden Livestock, numbered CC13914, certificate numbered 0161 of 1200, all four include named display cards, house inside their polystyrene and plastic packing and outer cardboard boxes, three with card sleeves, all appear in new condition with light scratches to the boxes and some scuffs to corners

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