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Ten mainly first edition books of historical interest, most signed by the author, to include The Duchess of Rutland with Jane

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 550

Ten mainly first edition books of historical interest, most signed by the author, to include The Duchess of Rutland with Jane Pruden; 'Belvoir Castle', Janice Hadlow; 'The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanovarians', John Julias Norwich; 'A History of England in 100 Places, From Stonehenge to The Gherkin', Charles Spencer; 'Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I', Peter Ackroyd; 'The History of England Vol. 1' and 'The History of England Vol. 3 Civil War', A.N. Wilson; 'The Elizabethans', David Starkey; 'Henry Virtuous Prince', David Owen; 'In Sickness and in Power' and Simon Jenkins; 'A Short History of England' (10).

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Fleming, Ian, 'Dr. No', 1958, first edition, published by The Book Club of 121 Charing Cross Road, London. Original dust jack

Peter Francis

Lot 325

Fleming, Ian, 'Dr. No', 1958, first edition, published by The Book Club of 121 Charing Cross Road, London. Original dust jacket.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

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FOUR ROYAL WORCESTER FIGURES, 'Summer Day' 3547, 'Sweet Anne' 3630, 'First Dance' 3629 and 'Safe At Last' limited edition 339

Richard Winterton Auctioneers

Lot 456

FOUR ROYAL WORCESTER FIGURES, 'Summer Day' 3547, 'Sweet Anne' 3630, 'First Dance' 3629 and 'Safe At Last' limited edition 339/12500 (4)

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A VOLUME OF THE GENEVA OR 'BREECHES' BIBLE, DATED 1599 'IMPRINTED AT LONDON BY THE DEPUTIES OF CHRISTOPHER BARKER' with woodb

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 212

A VOLUME OF THE GENEVA OR 'BREECHES' BIBLE, DATED 1599 'IMPRINTED AT LONDON BY THE DEPUTIES OF CHRISTOPHER BARKER' with woodblock illustrations. The Geneva Bible (sometimes known as the 'Breeches Bible' for its reference to Adam and Eve clothing themselves in 'breeches' made from fig leaves). It was the first English edition of the Bible to be translated from the Greek and Hebrew texts TOGETHER WITH FOXE'S 'THE BOOK OF MARTYRS' printed by John G Murdoch

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"The US Silver Dollar Collection" an album of stamps and coins includes twelve dollars dating from 1879-1935, a Limited Editi

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 145

"The US Silver Dollar Collection" an album of stamps and coins includes twelve dollars dating from 1879-1935, a Limited Edition stamp album "Lifetime of Service" number 0081, "The Queens Golden Jubilee Stamp Collection" number 6827 including some coins, other albums of First Day Covers with coins, (6).

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First edition Wade Noddy and Big Ears figurines c1958-1961 plus four Wade Disney characters. A/f.

Martel Maides Auctions

Lot 77

First edition Wade Noddy and Big Ears figurines c1958-1961 plus four Wade Disney characters. A/f.

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Muriel Spark, 1961 First Edition ' The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ', published by McMillan with dust cover

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 450

Muriel Spark, 1961 First Edition ' The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ', published by McMillan with dust cover

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Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1905 First Edition volume ' A Little Princess ', published Frederick Warne, London

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 451

Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1905 First Edition volume ' A Little Princess ', published Frederick Warne, London

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Salvador De Madharaiga, twenty nine volumes ' Sir Bob ', First Edition, published by Routledge, 1930

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 452

Salvador De Madharaiga, twenty nine volumes ' Sir Bob ', First Edition, published by Routledge, 1930

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Fuller, Francis - Medicina Gymnastica, or a Treatise Concerning the Power of Exercise, 5th edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, l

Gorringes

Lot 1026

Fuller, Francis - Medicina Gymnastica, or a Treatise Concerning the Power of Exercise, 5th edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, lacks front endpaper, London 1718The first English book on the power of excercise in treating disease.

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The Banks of The Wye by Robert Bloomfield, printed for the author by Vernon, Hood and Sharpe, London 1811 - first edition, fo

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 674

The Banks of The Wye by Robert Bloomfield, printed for the author by Vernon, Hood and Sharpe, London 1811 - first edition, four plates and contemporary leather

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Daphne Du Maurier 'Hungry Hill' first edition 1943, 'My Cousin Rachel' first edition 1951, 'The Breaking Point' first edition

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Lot 695

Daphne Du Maurier 'Hungry Hill' first edition 1943, 'My Cousin Rachel' first edition 1951, 'The Breaking Point' first edition 1959

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Graham Greene - 'The Quiet American' first edition 1955, and 'A Burnt Out Case' first edition 1961

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Lot 696

Graham Greene - 'The Quiet American' first edition 1955, and 'A Burnt Out Case' first edition 1961

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A box of books on the Forest of Dean including Gloucestershire Selection of Poems by F W Harvey - first edition

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 697

A box of books on the Forest of Dean including Gloucestershire Selection of Poems by F W Harvey - first edition

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A set of eight books 'Winston S Churchill' by Randolph S Churchill, published 1966 - first edition with dust jackets

Smiths Newent Auctions

Lot 701

A set of eight books 'Winston S Churchill' by Randolph S Churchill, published 1966 - first edition with dust jackets

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Maserati - a complete history from 1926 by Orsini & Zagari, first English translation edition 1980, in excellent condition an

Dee, Atkinson & Harrison

Lot 8

Maserati - a complete history from 1926 by Orsini & Zagari, first English translation edition 1980, in excellent condition and retaining its slipcase and dust jacket.

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A hand built 1/8 scale die cast and ABS plastic replica model Aston Martin DB5, by Eaglemoss Ltd, features include battery op

Batemans

Lot 301

A hand built 1/8 scale die cast and ABS plastic replica model Aston Martin DB5, by Eaglemoss Ltd, features include battery operated working rear and front lights, working horn, ejector seat, accelerator sound effects, brake lights, light up map to interior, machine guns in lights, movable bullet proof rear screen, key ignition, and rubber tyres, all features working, 57 by 21 by 16cm, together with the 85 issues of the subscription magazine with detailed construction instructions, an author signed first edition copy of The Most Famous Car in the World - The Complete History of the James bond Aston Martin DB5, by Dave Worrall, pub. Solo 1991, hardcover with dust jacket, and additional Portfolio booklet/brochure with further photographs.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of James Bond reference and coffee table books, including 'A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War 1939-1945', by Willi

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Lot 467

A group of James Bond reference and coffee table books, including 'A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War 1939-1945', by William Stevenson, Book Club first edition, 1976, together with various other titles including 'Martinis, Girls and Guns', 'The Politics of James Bond', and 'James Bond: The Man and His World'. (8)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of James Bond reference books, including three editions of 'The James Bond Bedside Companion', one first edition Dodd

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Lot 469

A group of James Bond reference books, including three editions of 'The James Bond Bedside Companion', one first edition Dodd and Mead, 1984, together with 'A James Bond Omnibus', Book Club 1973, and further reference books. (7)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of Ian Fleming related books, including 'The Twelfth Anniversary Playboy Reader', first edition, Souvenir Press 1965,

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Lot 470

A group of Ian Fleming related books, including 'The Twelfth Anniversary Playboy Reader', first edition, Souvenir Press 1965, which features the story 'The Hildebrand Rarity', by Ian Fleming, and 'The Ivory Hammer: The Year at Sotheby's 1962-3', first edition, Longmans 1963, also featuring a short story by Fleming, entitled 'The Property of a Lady'. (6)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A collection of biographies of Ian Fleming, including two editions of 'The Life of Ian Fleming', by John Pearson, one first e

Batemans

Lot 474

A collection of biographies of Ian Fleming, including two editions of 'The Life of Ian Fleming', by John Pearson, one first edition, Cape 1966, the other Book Club 1966, '17F The Life of Ian Fleming', by Donald McCormick, first edition, Peter Owen 1993, and 'The Man with the Golden Typewriter: Ian Fleming's James Bond letters', Bloomsbury 2015, together with 'The Authorized Biography of 007', by John Pearson, first edition, Sidgwick and Jackson 1973. (6)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A collection of James Bond 007 novels by John Gardner, comprising six novels published by Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughto

Batemans

Lot 481

A collection of James Bond 007 novels by John Gardner, comprising six novels published by Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughton, including a first edition of 'Nobody Lives Forever', signed by the author, two copies of 'License Renewed' published by the Book Club Associates, nine novels published by Hodder and Stoughton, including 'Scorpius', 1988, 'The Man From Barbarossa', 1991, 'Death Is Forever', 1992, two novels published by Guild Publishing, 'Scorpius', 1988, 'No Deals', 1988, 'Bond is Back! License To Kill', with motion picture front cover, Gildrose Publications Ltd., 1989, together with 'James Bond The Authorised Biography of 007', by John Pearson, Granada, 1983, all with dust jackets and acetate covers. (21)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of Ian Fleming, James Bond novels comprising 'Casino Royale', reprint, Jonathan Cape, London, 1980, dust jacket, acet

Batemans

Lot 482

A group of Ian Fleming, James Bond novels comprising 'Casino Royale', reprint, Jonathan Cape, London, 1980, dust jacket, acetate cover, price clipped, 'Moonraker', reprint, Jonathan Cape, London, 1975, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'Live and Let Die', reprint, The Reprint Society Ltd., 1956, dust jacket, acetate cover, 'Diamonds Are Forever', Jonathan Cape, London, dust jacket, acetate cover, 'From Russia With Love', Jonathan Cape, London, dust jacket, acetate cover, 'Dr. No', first edition, The Book Club, 1958, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'Dr. No', reprint, Jonathan Cape, 1983, dust jacket, acetate cover, 'Goldfinger', reprint, The Book Club, 1959, dust jacket, acetate cover, 'For Your Eyes Only', first edition, The Book Club, 1960, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'Thunderball', first edition, The Book Club, 1961, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'The Spy Who Loved Me', first edition, The Book Club, 1962, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', first edition, The Book Club, 1963, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'You Only Live Twice', first edition, The Book Club, 1964, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, 'The Man With The Golden Gun', first edition, The Book Club, 1965, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped. (14)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of James Bond, Ian Fleming related books comprising 'The Bond Affair', edited by Oreste Del Buono and Umberto Eco, se

Batemans

Lot 483

A group of James Bond, Ian Fleming related books comprising 'The Bond Affair', edited by Oreste Del Buono and Umberto Eco, second edition, English translation of the first edition, Macdonald and Co. Publishers Ltd., London, 1966, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped, James Bond, 'Field Guide to Birds of the West Indies', first printing, The Macmillan Company, New York, 1947, without dust jacket, Mary Wickham Bond, 'How 007 Got His Name', first edition, Collins Vlear-Type Press, London and Glasgow, 1966, without dust jacket, and 'To James Bond With Love', first edition, Sutter House, Pennsylvania, 1980, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped and Agatha Christie, 'The Listerdale Mystery', second edition, Collins Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow, 1968, dust jacket, acetate cover, price not clipped. (5)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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R. D. Mascott, 'The Adventures of James Bond Junior 003 1/2', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1967, dust jacket, not price clip

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Lot 484

R. D. Mascott, 'The Adventures of James Bond Junior 003 1/2', first edition, Jonathan Cape, 1967, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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A group of Kingsley Amis, James Bond related books comprising 'The James Bond Dossier', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London,

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Lot 486

A group of Kingsley Amis, James Bond related books comprising 'The James Bond Dossier', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1965, hard back, price clipped, dust jacket, acetate cover, Robert Markham, 'Colonel Sun', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1968, hard back, not price clipped, dust jacket, acetate cover and 'Colonel Sun', first The Companion Book Club edition, Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd., London, 1968, hard back, not price clipped, dust jacket, acetate cover and Lt.-Col. William ('Bill') Tanner, 'The Book of Bond', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1965, hard back, not price clipped, dust jacket, acetate cover. (4)Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Octopussy and the Living Daylights', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1966, dust jacket, price clipped, wi

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Lot 487

Ian Fleming, 'Octopussy and the Living Daylights', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1966, dust jacket, price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1965, dust jacket, not price clipped, with

Batemans

Lot 488

Ian Fleming, 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1965, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'You Only Live Twice', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1964, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate

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Lot 489

Ian Fleming, 'You Only Live Twice', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1964, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1963, dust jacket, not price clipped, w

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Lot 490

Ian Fleming, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1963, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'The Spy Who Loved Me', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1962, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate

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Lot 491

Ian Fleming, 'The Spy Who Loved Me', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1962, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Thunderball', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1961, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Pr

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Lot 492

Ian Fleming, 'Thunderball', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1961, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'For Your Eyes Only,' first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1960, dust jacket, not priced clipped, with acetate

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Lot 493

Ian Fleming, 'For Your Eyes Only,' first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1960, dust jacket, not priced clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Goldfinger', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1959, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Pro

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Lot 494

Ian Fleming, 'Goldfinger', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1959, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Dr. No', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1958, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provena

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Lot 495

Ian Fleming, 'Dr. No', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1958, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'From Russia, With Love', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1957, with later dust jacket and acetate cover.P

Batemans

Lot 496

Ian Fleming, 'From Russia, With Love', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1957, with later dust jacket and acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Diamonds are Forever', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1956, with later dust jacket, with acetate cover.P

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Lot 497

Ian Fleming, 'Diamonds are Forever', first edition, Jonathan Cape, London, 1956, with later dust jacket, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Live and Let Die', first edition, third impression, Jonathan Cape, London, 1956, dust jacket, not price clipped

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Lot 499

Ian Fleming, 'Live and Let Die', first edition, third impression, Jonathan Cape, London, 1956, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Ian Fleming, 'Casino Royale', first edition, second impression, Jonathan Cape, 1953, dust jacket, not price clipped, with ace

Batemans

Lot 500

Ian Fleming, 'Casino Royale', first edition, second impression, Jonathan Cape, 1953, dust jacket, not price clipped, with acetate cover.Provenance: The Brian Young Collection of Ian Fleming / James Bond Books, Memorabilia and Models.

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Clarice Cliff - M.J.Riach (Ann Riach) - Harrods Art in Industry Exhibition - A circular wave edge plate circa 1934 transfer p

Fieldings Auctioneers

Lot 329

Clarice Cliff - M.J.Riach (Ann Riach) - Harrods Art in Industry Exhibition - A circular wave edge plate circa 1934 transfer printed and painted with stylised flowers and foliage within fine black banding over the white Latona glazed ground, full marks to the reverse, marked First Edition. width 23cm.

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Victor Arwas - Frank Martin, Hollywood Continental, Essays by Victor Arwas and John Kobal, 140 illustrations, signed by the A

Fieldings Auctioneers

Lot 642

Victor Arwas - Frank Martin, Hollywood Continental, Essays by Victor Arwas and John Kobal, 140 illustrations, signed by the Artist, with catalogue raisonne, First edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, Academy Editions, London, St Martin's Press, New York

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Ian Massey - Patrick Procktor, Art and Life, signed by the Artist, First edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, Unicorn Pres

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Lot 851

Ian Massey - Patrick Procktor, Art and Life, signed by the Artist, First edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, Unicorn Press, printed in Slovenia for Latitude Press, ISBN no 978 1 9065090905

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Bob Crooks - First Glass - A limited edition studio glass Colour Ball twin candelabra, the spread foot rising to a central de

Fieldings Auctioneers

Lot 862

Bob Crooks - First Glass - A limited edition studio glass Colour Ball twin candelabra, the spread foot rising to a central deep amethyst sphere with stepped finial flanked by two clear crystal arms terminating in mottled yellow balls below clear sconces, numbered 34/35, dated 1991, engraved signature, height 28.5cm.

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A crate of mixed stamps including a limited edition 'Return to Earth' first day cover 450/500, various postcards and commemor

Chippenham Auction Rooms

Lot 618

A crate of mixed stamps including a limited edition 'Return to Earth' first day cover 450/500, various postcards and commemorative coins etc.

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BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: Book signed, a hardback edition of No.10 Downing Street, The Story of a House by Christopher Jones,

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 308

BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS: Book signed, a hardback edition of No.10 Downing Street, The Story of a House by Christopher Jones, First Edition, published by the British Broadcasting Corporation, London, 1985. Signed by four Prime Ministers comprising Alec Douglas-Home, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher and John Major individually, each in bold blue or black inks, with their names alone, to the front free endpaper. Accompanied by the dust jacket. VG

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MANCHESTER UNITED: Book signed, a hardback edition of The Manchester United Football Book No.3 Champions of Europe, edited by

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 16

MANCHESTER UNITED: Book signed, a hardback edition of The Manchester United Football Book No.3 Champions of Europe, edited by David Meek, First Edition, published by Stanley Paul, London, 1968, individually signed by eleven Manchester United footballers, most of them members of the European Cup winning team of 1968, comprising Bobby Charlton, Nobby Stiles, John Aston, Bill Foulkes, Alex Stepney, Pat Crerand, Brian Kidd, David Sadler, Tony Dunne, Shay Brennan and Denis Law (missing from the team due to an injury). Each signed in bold blue inks with their names alone to clear areas of the free end paper. Accompanied by the dust jacket. Together with George Best (1946-2005) Northern Ireland & Manchester United Footballer. Signed 4 x 6 postcard photograph, the image depicting Best seated in half-length pose, wearing his Manchester United football strip. Signed by Best in bold black ink with his name alone to the base of the image. VG to EX, 2

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DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. D.S., Daphne du Maurier, at the conclusion, and further signed twice with her

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 175

DU MAURIER DAPHNE: (1907-1989) British Author. D.S., Daphne du Maurier, at the conclusion, and further signed twice with her initials D du M at the foot of two pages, three pages, folio, n.p. (London?), 21st July 1952. The typescript document is a Memorandum of Agreement between Du Maurier and the publishers Victor Gollancz Limited and relates to a collection of short stories by the author entitled The Apple Tree, the agreement comprising twelve clauses detailing the terms of copyright and exclusive licence for Victor Gollancz Ltd to publish the work in the English language throughout the British Commonwealth and Empire and the rest of the world, although excluding the United States of America, further stating that the work will be published within six months of the date of the agreement at a price of 10s 6d and that a royalty of 17.5% will be paid to Du Maurier for all sold copies of the original English edition and royalties of 10% and 7.5% for cheaper editions, also detailing conditions regarding remainders and agreeing to send Du Maurier six presentation copies of the work on the first day of publication. The pages of the document are neatly stapled together at the head and pinned to the agreement are three additional unsigned typed memorandum notes, dated between 1953-60 and concerning alterations to royalty payments, an agreement with Doubledays for a Canadian edition etc., and also including a T.L.S. by a representative of Curtis Brown Ltd., Du Maurier’s literary agents, one page, 8vo, Covent Garden, London, 4th June 1952, to Victor Gollancz, reminding him that Du Maurier’s short stories ‘must not be published in Canada until after Doubleday’s publication date, which is the end of February 1953.’ Accompanied by the original envelope. VG The present document relates to Du Maurier’s anthology The Apple Tree which was originally published by Gollancz in the United Kingdom in 1952. The collection of short stories included The Birds which served as the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s film of the same name, released in 1963. It was also in this year that Du Maurier’s collection was republished under its current title of The Birds and Other Stories. Doubleday published the novelettes in America under the title Kiss Me Again, Stranger

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LITERATURE: Small selection of T.Ls.S. and a few A.Ls.S. by various writers and novelists, all of whom have had their works a

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 185

LITERATURE: Small selection of T.Ls.S. and a few A.Ls.S. by various writers and novelists, all of whom have had their works adapted into famous films etc., including Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie, A Girl Named Tamiko directed by John Sturges etc., including Richard Condon (briefly referring to The Manchurian Candidate and remarking 'Longmans had published my first novel 'The Oldest Confession' in the Spring of 1959. They will republish it in a cheap edition this Fall and I hope you will have the opportunity to read that as well', 19th October 1960), Andrew Soutar (announcing the publication of his new serious novel Salome Had a Sister, 1st January 1939), Paul Gallico (2; both written to the artist Nicolas Bentley and in one stating, in part, 'I cannot convey to you with what eagerness I used to turn each week to the Sunday Graphic to see what funny picture you had drawn to my text. And they were funny, enormously so, and I was well aware that it had become our feature - a kind of blending of words and drawing which gave it an individuality of its own, but a dual one. Whenever your drawings, for whatever reason, were absent, the whole thing looked and felt flat to me, and the writing not nearly so good. I hope I will be missed by the Graphic readers, but I have no hesitancy in saying that the Graphic has retained the better half of the team', 23rd January 1950), Winston Graham (2; in one stating '"The Grove of Eagles" did very well, but I'm not really sure that this variety that you praise is popular with the mass of readers. They dearly love to know exactly what they're going to get….Your collection of signed books must be unique', n.d., and in the other briefly referring to The Tumbled House, n.d.), Ronald Kirkbride, John Castle (referring to Flight Into Danger and providing the address of Arthur Hailey in Canada, 9th March 1959), Paddy Manning O'Brine (2; referring to the imminent birth of triplets and also commenting on Passport to Treason being filmed 'at the moment with American actor Rod Cameron as Michael O'Kelly. Rod - a very nice guy - is enamoured with the character and there is some talk of us doing a series together. That would probably mean a trip to Hollywood next year….Meanwhile I have been busy writing film scripts - mostly second features - and I have only just returned to London from location….', 23rd October 1955) and Paul Scott (briefly referring to The Jewel in the Crown, 21st July 1966). Most of the letters were sent to the English collector Eileen M. Cond from the late 1930s - 1960s. A few with some light creasing, G to generally VG, 11

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JOHNSON JOHNNIE: (1915-2001) British World War II Ace (34 victories). A colour 18 x 22½ First Edition print titled Johnnie Jo

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 264

JOHNSON JOHNNIE: (1915-2001) British World War II Ace (34 victories). A colour 18 x 22½ First Edition print titled Johnnie Johnson leading 144 Canadian wing over the Normandy beaches, 6th June 1944 by artist Robert Taylor, signed by Johnson in bold pencil with his name alone to the lower border. Also signed by the artist Robert Taylor. Matted in white. Framed and glazed in a black wooden frame to an overall size of 31 x 27. About EX

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QUEBEC CONFERENCE THE: A hardback folio edition of Tadoussac Then and Now – A History and Narrative of the Kingdom of the Sag

International Autograph Auctions Ltd.

Lot 265

QUEBEC CONFERENCE THE: A hardback folio edition of Tadoussac Then and Now – A History and Narrative of the Kingdom of the Saguenay by William Hugh Coverdale, First Edition, privately printed in Canada, 1942, with a bibliography and nine sepia plates, individually signed to the front free endpaper by seven members of the British and American staff who were present at the First Quebec Conference of August 1943, comprising Guy Gibson (1918-1944, British Airman of World War II, Wing Commander of 617 Squadron. Victoria Cross winner for his actions during Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) on the Mohne and Eder Dams in Germany, 16th May 1943), Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979, British Admiral of World War II), Adrian Carton de Wiart (1880-1963, British Lieutenant General who served in both World War I and World War II, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at La Boiselle, France, on 2nd-3rd July 1916), Anthony Eden (1897-1977, British Prime Minister 1955-57), Ernest J. King (1878-1956, American Fleet Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II), William D. Leahy (1875-1959, American Fleet Admiral and Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief during World War II) and George C. Marshall (1880-1959, American Statesman, Chief of Staff of the United States Army 1939-45). All have signed their names in bold blue and black fountain pen inks, three adding their ranks beneath their signatures. The head of the endpaper is dated August 1943 in an unidentified hand and the pastedown opposite bears the ownership signature of a D. Roberts. Bound in the original light brown cloth and with dark brown stamped titles etc. A few minor stains to the front cover and some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG The First Quebec Conference, codenamed ‘Quadrant’, was a highly secret military conference held between the British and United States governments, and hosted by the Canadian government at Quebec City from 17th – 24th August 1943. The chief representatives, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, held talks over a number of issues concerning World War II, including the planning for the invasion of France (codenamed Operation Overlord and based upon a secret report drawn up by the Combined Chiefs of Staff). The Prime Minister and President also discussed improving coordination between Great Britain and America to develop an Atomic bomb.

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David Bowie - Speed of Life: Sukita and Bowie, hardback book by Genesis Publications, first limited deluxe edition, number 1

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Lot 1139

David Bowie - Speed of Life: Sukita and Bowie, hardback book by Genesis Publications, first limited deluxe edition, number 1124 of 2000 copies, 1350 are deluxe limited edition copies, signed by David Bowie and Sukita, hand-bound in full calf skin leather, includes specially created record pressing on 7 vinyl single of Bowie's 1980 recording 'It's no Game’, with slip, cloth cover and original packaging..

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The Beatles - No. 2 flexi disc with fan club letter, John Lennon 'In His Own Words' first edition & 'A Spaniard In The Works'

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Lot 1175

The Beatles - No. 2 flexi disc with fan club letter, John Lennon 'In His Own Words' first edition & 'A Spaniard In The Works' later edition with two newspapers from the death of John Lennon.

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The Field Game (2013) First Edition Hardback book by Lachlan Campbell, in original packaging..

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Lot 1264

The Field Game (2013) First Edition Hardback book by Lachlan Campbell, in original packaging..

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A Large Collection Of Tom Finney And Football Memorabilia comprising of Poster ''Finney A Football Legend'' advertising his

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Lot 1378

A Large Collection Of Tom Finney And Football Memorabilia comprising of Poster ''Finney A Football Legend'' advertising his official Biography at £2.95 ( Undated). 14 assorted photographs, black and white/sepia 8''x10'' shows Finney in action at PNE (Lancashire Evening Post Photos). Booklet- A Souvenir Of Preston North End Championship And Promotion Season, 1950/1951. Includes 32 Autographs of Players, Managers and Chairman including Tom Finney and Tommy Doherty. Autographs are on the individual photographs in the brochure. Another copy of the same booklet, unsigned and with two photos cut out. Preston North End Booklet FA Cup 1883-1954, Lancashire Evening Post Historical Guide To Preston North End Six Cup Final With West Bromwich Albion 1st May 1954 at Wembley. Price Six pence. Sport Football Annual 1953/1954 pools and fixed odd guide by Clive Wistram. Signed by Tom Finney. FA International Soccer Match Programme 9th April 1949, England V Scotland Wembley Stadium. The Trotter September 1957, Bolton Wanderers Support Club Magazine. Guild Charity Match Football Programme, Tom Finneys Northern x1 V Jimmy Hills Southern x1, Deepdale October 1972. News reader Benevolent Institution, Preston Guild Charity Football Match Programme. Willie Cunninghams x1 Versus Tom Finneys x 1. 10th September 1972. Football Programme, Preston North End V Bury, 3rd September 1974. Football Programme, Preston North End V Blackburn Rovers, 14th September 1974. Football Programmes, Preston North End V Charlton Athletic, 17th September 1974. 4 Football League Magazines. The Official Journal Of The Football League. 4 different editions from the 1970's. Coca Cola Play Off Final Programme. Preston North End V West Ham United 30th May 2005, Millinium Stadium,Cardiff. Englands Glory Double DVD- Our Greatest World Cup Highlighter. The World Cup Final DVD 1966, England V West Germany. France 1998 World Cup Mascot Key ring. A Framed Picture In Black frame, old black and white photograph 13x11 showing Finneys goal. Shows Finney starting his run 25 yards out. Also Shows other players, Greenwood C>H, Horne C.D, Muro L>B, Jefferies goal. Undated. Tom Finney Jig Saw Puzzle, The Berwick series No9 autographed jigsaw. 220 pieces 14x9 inches, old and in original box. Book- Finney On Football, autographed by Tom Finney. Tom Finney as told to David R Jack. Published by Nicholas Kaye, with 37 pictures. First edition 1958. Book- Football around the world. Autographed by Tom Finney, first edition 1953, published by Richard Clay and Company. With Photographs.

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A Collection Of Framed Prints Four items in total to include two limited editions by Fleetwood artist, Alan Cross, the first

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Lot 943

A Collection Of Framed Prints Four items in total to include two limited editions by Fleetwood artist, Alan Cross, the first titled 'Solly's Concert Party' number 6 /250. The second titled 'Fleetwood Lifeboathouse 1906' number 18/101. Also a large limited edition print numbered 123/200 depicting a reclining nude by Aldo Salvadori Italian (b.1905). Finally, a small sepia tone photographic print of two girls in 19th century dress.

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Africa.- Eyriès (Jean Baptiste Benoît) Voyage Pittoresque en Asie et en Afrique, first edition, hand-coloured engraved fronti

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Africa.- Eyriès (Jean Baptiste Benoît) Voyage Pittoresque en Asie et en Afrique, first edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece and 136 plates (many hand-coloured), 2 folding maps, occasional faint spotting, owner's ink inscription to half title, contemporary half morocco, a little rubbed, Paris, Furne et Ce, 1839 § Gardiner (Allen F.) Narrative of a Journey to the Zoolu Country ..., number 50 of 750, one of 50 deluxe copies, frontispiece, plates, maps, illustrations, bookplate, ink inscription, original half calf, upper cover a little rubbed, Cape Town, 1966; 8vo (2)

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Marryat (Frederick) Masterman Ready, 3 vol., first edition, wood-engraved illustrations, 16pp. publisher's catalogue at end o

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Lot 105

Marryat (Frederick) Masterman Ready, 3 vol., first edition, wood-engraved illustrations, 16pp. publisher's catalogue at end of vol.1 dated January 1843 and 32pp. publisher's catalogue at end of vol.3 dated October 1842, original blind-stamped cloth, spines a little faded but overall an excellent copy, 8vo, 1841-42.⁂ Unusual to find in such good condition. The date of the publisher's catalogue in vol.1 would suggest this is a later or remainder issue.

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Carleton (William) The Squanders of Castle Squander, 2 vol., first edition, frontispieces and 8 plates, occasional pencil ann

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Lot 107

Carleton (William) The Squanders of Castle Squander, 2 vol., first edition, frontispieces and 8 plates, occasional pencil annotations, ink inscriptions, 1 plate and leaf detached, occasional faint spotting, contemporary half calf, a little rubbed, 8vo, 1852.

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Naval.- Dundonald (Thomas, tenth Earl of) The Autobiography of a Seaman, 2 vol., 4 folding charts, pencil inscription and ink

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Lot 108

Naval.- Dundonald (Thomas, tenth Earl of) The Autobiography of a Seaman, 2 vol., 4 folding charts, pencil inscription and ink-stamp of Admiral Sir A. Phillimore to front free endpaper, occasional spotting, newspaper clipping pasted to blank prelim (vol. 1), a little damp-staining (vol. 2), hinges strengthened with tape, cracked hinges, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, faded spines, 1860 § Guppy (Henry Brougham) The Solomon Islands and their Natives, first edition, map, plates and illustrations, spotting, cracked hinges, bookplate of the Seaman's Library of H.M.S. Orlando, later cloth with 'Ship Store Royal Navy' blindstamped to upper cover, rubbed and a little soiled, 1887; and another, similar, 8vo (4)

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Morris (William) Democratic Federation. Chants for Socialists: No. I. The Day is Coming, 8pp., first edition, contemporary ha

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Lot 109

Morris (William) Democratic Federation. Chants for Socialists: No. I. The Day is Coming, 8pp., first edition, contemporary half citron morocco, by Tout, spine gilt, t.e.g., with original printed cream wrappers bound in, slightly rubbed, [Forman 71], 8vo, printed at The Modern Press for Reeves, [1883].⁂ Rare first issue of the first poetic contribution to the modern Socialist Movement and described by Buxton Forman as "one of the rarest Socialist items". It was reissued in 1885 by the Socialist League with a headpiece by Walter Crane.

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