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Beardsley (Aubrey) Illustrator: THE YELLOW BOOK AN ILLUSTRATED QUARTERLY 8vo (205 x 165 mm) Volumes I - XIII (the complete set), original yellow decorated cloth, illustrated throughout, edges uncut, with the library ticket of B. Fairfax Hall at the top of each front free endpaper. The cloth is soiled, the upper cover of volume III appears to have been affected by damp which has removed most of the titling, several of the volumes are partly unopened, foxing on the endpapers but overall the contents are crisp and clean. ‘The Yellow Book, published in London from 1894 to 1897 by Elkin Mathews and John Lane, later by John Lane alone, and edited by the American Henry Harland,[1] was a quarterly literary periodical (priced at 5s.) that lent its name to the "Yellow Nineties". ‘It was a leading journal of the British 1890s; to some degree associated with Aestheticism and Decadence, the magazine contained a wide range of literary and artistic genres, poetry, short stories, essays, book illustrations, portraits, and reproductions of paintings. Aubrey Beardsley was its first art editor,[2] and he has been credited with the idea of the yellow cover, with its association with illicit French fiction of the period. He obtained works by such artists as Charles Conder, William Rothenstein, John Singer Sargent, Walter Sickert, and Philip Wilson Steer. The literary content was no less distinguished; authors who contributed were: Max Beerbohm, Arnold Bennett, "Baron Corvo", Ernest Dowson, George Gissing, Sir Edmund Gosse, Henry James, Richard Le Gallienne, Charlotte Mew, Arthur Symons, H. G. Wells, William Butler Yeats. ‘Though Oscar Wilde never published anything within its pages, it was linked to him because Beardsley had illustrated his Salomé and because he was on friendly terms with many of the contributors. Soon after Wilde was arrested in April 1895 Beardsley was dismissed as the periodical`s art editor; his post taken over by the publisher, John Lane, assisted by another artist, Patten Wilson. Although critics have contended that the quality of its contents declined after Beardsley left and that The Yellow Book became a vehicle for promoting the work of Lane`s authors, a remarkably high standard in both art and literature was maintained until the periodical ceased publication in the spring of 1897.’ (Wikipedia) ‘B. Fairfax Hall was a private printing enthusiast. In England in 1930 he founded and operated The Stourton Press, named after the family’s house in Westminster. Hall was a member of P.D. Ouspensky’s circle before he emigrated to South Africa. In 1947 he began to print books, including Ouspensky’s “A Record of Meetings,” in an edition of twenty copies in 1951, and “The Struggle of the Magicians,” in an edition of ten copies in 1957.’ (https://gurdjieffbooks.wordpress.com/tag/the-stourton-press/). Among his publications whilst in Cape Town was Rupert Shephard`s Passing Scene: Eighteen Images of South Africa (1966). He returned to England after disposing of much of his library through a local dealer. London John Lane, The Bodley Head 1894-1897

Robinson, Edward Biblical Researches in Palestine and the Adjacent Regions (vols 1 and 3 of second edition of 1856) 220 x 150; shelf space 9.5 cm; 2.1 kg In 1841, when Edward Robinson, then professor of Biblical Literature in the Union Theological Seminary in New York, first published this work, it was arranged in 3 vols, all devoted to his travels in 1838 with various companions and hosts. (One of his hosts in Cairo and Jerusalem was the Duke of Northumberland, to whom the work was dedicated). The volumes were compiled from the diaries of Robinson and his fellow-travellers. Fifteen years later the second edition (our version) was published, with the original 3 vols edited down to 2 vols. There was also a stand-alone work, vol 3, to cover the authors 1852 journey and available separately to those who had already bought the 3 vols of the first edition. This set is unfortunately missing the second volume of the second edition (in other words, half of the original 1838 journeys), and our reserve has been adjusted accordingly, as we have decided to offer the remaining 2 vols on their own both because of the difficulty of obtaining the missing volume and because of the importance of Dr Robinson`s work. Vol 1. xxx + 614 pp of text + 18-fold map by Henri Kiepert of Berlin of Lower Egypt and the Peninsula of Sinai, with an inset of Mount Sinai. Vol 3. xxx + 664 pp of text + 10-fold map, also by Henri Kiepert, of Palestine, Phoenicia and Coelesyria, with an inset of Jerusalem. This binding of both volumes has been repaired in a way that preserves as much of the original marbled endpapers as possible. The original matching marbled paper-boards and leather corners are rubbed but still attractive. The contents are complete, with all page edges marbled to match the boards. The volumes have no owner of other markings and are not ex-library. However, as is usual with these volumes, the contents are foxed almost throughout, though nowhere does the foxing detract from the legibility and attractiveness of the text or the maps. The serious Bible history collector without all Robinson`s volumes may at least temporarily be pleased to have these two volumes. Further images - of the maps and otherwise - will be supplied on request to prospective bidder. [GOLD MEDAL FOR THE AUTHOR. In the `advertisement` for the new edition, Robinson writes: `The publication of the Biblical Researches was received with unexpected favour. In 1842, the Royal Geographical Society of London awarded to it their Patron`s Gold Medal.` There was much other praise as well and the volumes were `permitted to take rank as a standard work in relation to the Holy Land`. Very Good London John Murray 1856

Cornell (Fred C.) THE GLAMOUR OF PROSPECTING (Scarce 1st Edition) 220 x 146 x 38mm 334 pages. Original blind embossed pictorial hardcover (rebacked with gilt title to spine), 22 of the 23 b/w plates as called for are present ( the plate facing pg 20 titled `Sealers at Olifants Rocks` and `Taking the horses across Olifants River` is missing). Includes original fold-out map. Previous owner`s name dated 31/03/1922 neatly penned to front free EP. Light bumping to corners. Some superficial paper loss to rear fixed EP where a paste-down bookplate has been removed. Otherwise clean and tight throughout. `Wanderings of a South African Prospector in Search of Copper, Gold, Emeralds, and Diamonds. Includes: discovery of diamonds in German South-West Africa, humour of Hottentots` paradise, the Namib desert, prospecting in a motor-car, the southern Kalahari, mouth of the Orange river, copper prospects, stewed flamingo and other weird dishes, great anecdotal accounts of prospecting in South Africa and German South-West Africa early last century`. SCARCE FIRST EDITION. Good London T. Fisher Unwin Ltd 1920

Marais (Eugene) DIE SIEL VAN DIE MIER 8vo (205 x 140 mm) 182 page, frontispiece and 3 plates, 12 sketches in the text, original brown cloth with a vignette on the upper cover and titling in green on the spine, signature of a previous owner on the front free endpaper, a very good copy. ‘Eugène Marais was born in a farming community near Pretoria in 1872. Journalism was his first career, but he later studied law in London, and by 1910 was in Johannesburg trying to establish himself as an advocate. Increasing depression drove him to retreat to Waterberg, a mountain fastness in northern Transvaal. Settling near a large group of chacma baboons, he became the first man to conduct a prolonged study of primates in the wild. It was this period that produced My Friends the Baboons and provided the major inspiration for The Soul of the Ape. He returned to Pretoria to practise law, to resume his career as a journalist, to continue his animal studies and to write poetry in Afrikaans. In 1926, the year after he had published a definitive article on his original research and conclusions about the white ant, a world-famous European author took half Marais`s life-work and published it as his own. This plagiarizing may well have been a major factor in Marais`s final collapse. Plagued for many years by ill-health and an addiction to morphine, he took his own life in March 1936.’ Publisher’s note in the first English edition published in 1937. The European author referred to was the Nobel laureate Maurice Maeterlinck. Very good Pretoria J.L. van Schaik 1934

Smith (Wilbur) THE DARK OF THE SUN 8vo (220 x 150 mm) First edition: 284 pages, original light green simulated cloth with gilt titling within a border on the spine faded to light brown around the edges, the dust jacket is slightly worn at the top and bottom of the spine and at the corners and is price-clipped, contents bright. A very good copy. The author’s second novel. Very good London Heinemann 1965

Reay H.N.Smithers The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-Region 220 x 305mm University of Pretoria, first edition, colour plates by Clare Abbott, foreward, the orders, suborder, families and subfamilies,bibliography, indicies, profusely illustrated with maps and plates, 736 pages, 220 x 305mm, slight tear to back of dust jacket, condition: very good. The author was the senior research officer at The Mammal Research Institute and former director of National Museums in Rhodesia. With over 2000 references listed, this work is of national significance as to the detail of the magnitute of the indigenous fauna presented. (from the foreword). very good South Africa University of Pretoria, 1983

Millais, J.G. Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O. 229mm x 150mm Copy number 42 of the specially bound Collectors` Edition limited to 90 copies. This is a facsimile of the 1918 first edition.The middle name of F.C. Selous is usually spelled `Courteney`. The Millais variant of `Courtenay` was not corrected by his publishers and at page xii of the introduction by Burke to this book it seems as if Millais was adamant about the `correct` spelling despite what Selous himself used!!.Number VII in the Heritage Series.Housed in the original dark green buckram book cloth covered slip case.Quarter green leather binding with gilt titling on the spine, title label, green buckram boards. Top edge gilt.Decorated end papers. Introduction to this facsimile edition by E.E. Burke. Extra frontispiece of Selous as a boy, xvii prelims followed by the facsimile of the 1918 edition with xi prelims, 387 pages and 16 illustrations. A facsimile letter contained in an envelope is loosely inserted - see image.CONDITION DETAILS: A lightly used copy. An attractive copy Salisbury, Rhodesia Pioneer Head 1975

Selous, Frederick Courteney African Nature Notes and Reminiscences 225mm x 144mm Copy number 2075 of the Ordinary Edition limited to 2112 copies. This is a facsimile of the 1908 edition.This is the first book in the Heritage Series.Original pictorial dust jacket. Original light orange/red coloured cloth covered boards with gilt titling on the spine. Top edge gilt.End papers decorated with a copy of a letter written by Selous. vi + xxx prelims, 356 pages, additional full colour portrait frontispiece after the oil painting by L.C. Dickinson, 13 full page monochrome plates.CONDITION DETAILS: The dust jacket is price clipped and the front inside flap has tape residue marks. The end papers are also stained with tape residue marks left after a plastic cover was removed. A decent copy Salisbury, Rhodesia Pioneer Head 1969

Balfour, Alice Twelve Hundred Miles In A Waggon 8vo Heritage Series Volume II (following African Nature Notes And Reminiscences by Selous) facsimile reprint edition; 265pp. with sketches and a fold-out map at rear. First published in 1895 - a leisurely journey from Kimberley to Umtali, undertaken by the author and three companions. Condition: red boards with gilt pictorial design, very good; previous owner signature on f.f.e.p., contents clean, binding tight. Dust-jacket: spine faded, scuff marks, edge wear, rubbing; not price-clipped. Note: This copy is stated as being a `Printer`s Copy` and is therefore unnumbered (see image), but appears to be the same, in all respects, to the the limited, numbered edition of 151 to 1500 of the `Ordinary Edition`. good Salisbury The Pioneer Head 1970

Pringle (Thomas) NARRATIVE OF A RESIDENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA. 8vo (205 x 125 mm) New edition: xxxvi, 356 pages, map of ‘The ceded territory’ facing the first page of text (the map in foxed), bound in contemporary quarter brown cloth with paper-covered boards, page edges uncut. The cloth back has been repaired and the boards are rubbed and worn at the corners. Leaves 191/2 and 193/4 are detached and this and page 193 are heavily browned, otherwise the text is good. Presentation inscription from the Mrs Pringle at the head of the title page – ‘To J.M. Ramsbotham, Esq., with Mrs Pringle’s kind regards’. With the book plate of Mr.J.M. Ramsbotham on the front paste-down endpaper. Ramsbotham was a doctor in private practice in London in the 1830’s. ‘...and though he tells us that he weighed carefully the advantages of the several British Colonies before he fixed upon the Cape as the most suitable place to recoup the family fortunes, the introduction of and the publicity given in 1819 to the Government`s scheme to establish settlers in the Eastern Districts of the Cape Colony must have considerably influenced him. That he did come to the Cape, albeit for only six years, we can be grateful, for though not perhaps a great man he was of more than ordinary ability and of the greatest integrity - no mean protagonist in the fight for truth and the relief of oppression. That he had his failings - principally a lack of tact and caution - will become apparent.` Lewin Robinson in his introduction to the facsimile reprint published in 1966. Fair London Edward Moxon 1835

Ian Fleming The Man with the Golden Gun 135 x 195mm First edition, Jonathan Cape, copyright by Glidrose Productions, 1965, jacket art by Richard Chopping, 221 pages, dust jacket has some slight edgeware and is price clipped, front endpaper has blank label (40 x 90mm), internally: very good.The book is the twelfth novel in the `James Bond` series. Published eight months after Fleming`s death, the title was seen as not as polished as the previous adventures. The book was a best-seller.The South African Author, William Plomer, was a reader at Jonathan Cape, editing a number of James Bond`s, with Fleming dedicated `Goldfinger` to Plomer. good London Jonathan Cape 1965

W Ritchie The History of the South African College 1829-1918 In two volumes and 136 illustrations. 1918 first edition. 918 pages. In good condition. Gilt lettering to the front and spine. The early pre-history of the University of Cape Town. Previous ownership in front. Very Good Capetown Maskew Miller 1918

A first Edition of "Battle-axe Blenheims" signed by the author Stuart R Scott

MICHAEL AYRTON [1921-75]Small Minotaur, 1970, etching, 7/75, signed, 8 x 20 cm [image]Rare Minotaur etching, it is unlikely that the whole edition was printed, this is the first we have seen in the last 20 years

Stanley William Hayter (1901-1988) - Maternite (B.&M.132) engraving with soft-ground etching and screenprint in colours, 1940, signed, titled and inscribed San Fransico, Essai in pencil, an artist`s proof aside from the edition of 50, on japan paper, with full margins, 227 x 189 mm (9 x 7 1/2 in) The present work depicts the artist`s then wife Helen Phillips cradling their newborn son Augy, it is also notably Hayter`s first colour print. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Two 1/18th scale models, the first a Sunstar Morris Minor Saloon, a limited edition model of 2000 pieces, and a Dennis F8 Fire Engine by OC Classics (2)

RANSOME (ARTHUR) THE PICTS AND THE MARTYRS: OR NOT WELCOME AT ALL first edition, illustrated, cloth, dust jacket, 1943, ten others by the same, later editions in dust jacket and H Brogan - The Life of Arthur Ransome, 1984 (12)

A SET OF FOUR ITALIAN IVORY INLAID EBONY VENEERED AND EBONISED HALL CHAIRS probably Milan in the manner of Ferdinando Pogliani, inlaid throughout with ivory and penwork baroque revival decoration of courtly figures, putti, masks, birds, fruit and flowers, stamped I, II, IIII and V, 117cm h, c1870 A similar chair and two tables, one of which is labelled by Pogliani, are illustrated Payne (Christopher) Nineteenth Century European Furniture, second edition, 1985, figs 1183, 1184 and 1197++First chair finial broken off and restuck. Second chair, some worming in one seat rail and part of another. All four chairs in good overall original unrestored condition. The seat covering old maroon fabric replacements that are worn and dusty

BRITISH FLOWERING PLANTS in four volumes, illustrated by three hundred full-page coloured plates reproduced from drawings by Mrs. Henry Perrin, with detailed descriptive notes and introduction by Professor Boulger, F.L.S , the first volume being a limited edition number 765 of 1000, published by Bernard Quaritch, 11 Grafton Street, New Bond Street London W, 1914. CONDITION: Some staining to the buckram exteriors and yellowing to pages, otherwise generally good.

RANSOME (ARTHUR) THE PICTS AND THE MARTYRS: OR NOT WELCOME AT ALL first edition, illustrated, cloth, dust jacket, 1943, ten others by the same, later editions in dust jacket and H Brogan - The Life of Arthur Ransome, 1984 (12)

A SET OF FOUR ITALIAN IVORY INLAID EBONY VENEERED AND EBONISED HALL CHAIRS probably Milan in the manner of Ferdinando Pogliani, inlaid throughout with ivory and penwork baroque revival decoration of courtly figures, putti, masks, birds, fruit and flowers, stamped I, II, IIII and V, 117cm h, c1870 A similar chair and two tables, one of which is labelled by Pogliani, are illustrated Payne (Christopher) Nineteenth Century European Furniture, second edition, 1985, figs 1183, 1184 and 1197++First chair finial broken off and restuck. Second chair, some worming in one seat rail and part of another. All four chairs in good overall original unrestored condition. The seat covering old maroon fabric replacements that are worn and dusty

India – Important 1849 1st Ed Review of Cunningham`s History of the Sikhs Calcutta. Rare edition of the Calcutta Review published in 1849 covering the controversial 1st edition of History of the Sikhs by Joseph Davey Cunningham by J.W. Kaye. Joseph Davey Cunningham (b. 1812^ died 1851) published History of the Sikhs in 1849. The book (1849 version edition) was noted for Cunningham`s criticism of Sir Henry Hardinge`s management of the Sikh War and which then brought about his dismissal from political service since the views expressed in this work were anything but pleasing to his superiors. As a punishment^ he was removed from his political appointment and sent back to regimental duty. The disgrace is reported to have hastened his death^ and soon after his appointment to the Meerut Division of Public Works^ he died at the city of Ambala^ Haryana state^ India in 1851. Besides having Cunningham dismissed from the political service^ Hardinge who had taken grave umbrage at the publication of the book^ prevailed upon J.W. Kaye^ an acknowledged authority on Indian history^ to write a detailed review of it. This review^ published in The Calcutta Review 1849 (this present volume)^ mostly attempted to rebut Cunningham`s thesis. Kaye`s review started a controversy which continued throughout the nineteenth century. Some looked upon the book as the outpourings of ""the apologist of the Khalsa” but today Cunningham`s History is commonly recognized as a standard^ responsible work. The Book also mentions the Anglo Sikh Wars of 1849. A highly scarce publication covering the first serious work on the History of the Sikhs work by Cunningham^ J W Kaye spends considerable energy and time  in berating Cunningham`s work  as there is a whole chapter dedicated in the Calcutta review (p523 - 558 )

India – 1st edition of The Real Ranjit Singh by Fakir Syed Waheed-ud-din^ 217p^ 1965. One of 2^000 copies of the First Edition. Hard Cover in dust jacket. Including index^ the dust jacket is edge worn. Waheed-ud-Din was a descendant of the Muslim minster and confidante of the Sikh ruler of Lahore^ Ranjit Singh. His account is one of the most intimate and accurate account of Ranjit Singh ever published.

Punjab - First book on Maharajah Ranjit Singh – fine first edition (only edition printed) of the first book written entirely on the ruler of the Punjab^ Ranjit Singh written and published during his reign. Titled^ Origin of the Sikh Power in the Punjab and the Political Life of Muha-Raja Runjeet Singh^ with an Account of the Present Condition^ Religion^ Laws^ and Customs of the Sikhs^ complied by Henry T. Prinsep of the Bengal Civil Service^ from a report by Captain William Murray^ Late Political Agent at Umballa and also from Other Sources. Printed in Calcutta^ Huttmann Military Press^ 1834 with a map of his territory. Bound in stunning Riviere binding. This copy does not have a frontis which some copies had. This is said to be the rarest and the earliest on the famous Sikh ruler^ Ranjit Singh. It was the first publication to be completely around the life of the Maharajah^ and what make it so sought after and scarce is that it was written during his lifetime. Copies of this title seldom come on the market.

India – Deluxe signed copy of Durbar by Menpes – scarce superb deluxe signed edition of Durbar by Mortimer Menpes London: Adam and Charles Black October 1903. This is a rare signed limited edition copy^ copy numbered in hand 172 at the front of the book. First edition 4to. Contains 100 coloured Plates. The illustrations have been engraved and printed at the Menpes Press under Mr Menpes`s direction. Lavish Decorative cloth. Full of superb portraits of Akalis^ Sikh Retainer^ Maharaja of Patiala^ Jind Warriors^ Maharajah of Nabha^ Sikh Spear Bearer etc. The first Durbar was held in 1877 to proclaim Queen Victoria as Empress of India. This is the second Durbar to proclaim Edward VII as King in 1902 but was not attended by the King either. It was not until the 1911 Durbar when George V and Queen Mary went to India was the Emperor and his Empress proclaimed in person to the people of India.

Political Pamphlet – George IV Diamond Cut Diamond or observations on a pamphlet entitled ‘A review of the conduct of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’ comprising a free and impartial view of Mr Jefferys as a tradesman^ politician and courtier...by Philo-Veritas (ie Thomas Gilliland). London 1806 first edition^ disbound 67pp 8vo. A little dusty to outer pages but legible throughout and appears complete. Part of the debate which raged at the time about the outrageous activities of the future George IV. Jefferys was a jeweller who was almost ruined by unpaid bill run up by the Prince and Mrs Fitzherbert since 1796. Pamphlets flew about discussing the whole business^ and this was a reply to one issued by Jefferys.

A quantity of antiquarian books and first editions. Included is the rare 1st edition of Tom Stoppard`s Travesties (1975) London: Faber and Faber, with signature of former owner and DR WHO actor Angus Mackay and Fabian Essays in Socialism (1889) London: The Fabian Society. 1st Edition by George Bernard Shaw.

SMITH (Joseph) The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi . . . By Joseph Smith, Junior, Author and Proprietor, 8vo, title, 1 f. Preface, pp. 588, 1 f. “The Testimony of Three Witnesses,” with, verso, “And Also The Testimony of Eight Witnesses, early newspaper articles mounted on the front end-leaves, 19th century library cloth, spine ruled and lettered in gilt, (split along upr. hinge; preliminary blank lacking, title-page stub mounted in the gutter, occasional light foxing, otherwise vg / excellent), FIRST EDITION, Palmrya, Printed by E.B.Grandin, For the Author, 1830. COLLATION: collated complete, save for the blank leaves presumably discarded at the time of the 19th century library rebind. We have also collated this copy against Janet Jenson’s “Variations Between Copies of the First Edition of the Book of Mormon,” which gives two tables of known errors. The first table contains errors and corrections, and this copy contains uncorrected errors as follows: 1) Page IV misnumbered “VI”. 2) Page 212 incorrectly numbered “122”. 3) Page 507 lines 26/27 reads “which is in my name” instead of the corrected “which is my name”. 4) Page 575, line 15, reads “elder priest” instead of the corrected “elder or priest.” The number of errors (four) falls within usual parameters. The second table relates to errors which remained uncorrected; our copy corresponds to this, with all those errors uncorrected. Additionally, we happened to notice an additional error on page 490, line 31, where “break” is given, instead of “bread”.PROVENANCE: An ink note referring to a newspaper cutting pasted above it tells us: “This [the newspaper cutting[ must have been published before the year 1830 as it and the Book were brought from Jamaica in 1829 or early in 1830 by Augustus Hardin Beaumont.” Beaumont (1798-1838), and Anglo-American radical, was born in New York to an Irish mother and British father. On the death of his parents he went to live with an aunt in Jamaica, around 1806. There he became intimately involved with the situation of the slaves, arguing for emancipation , but also compensation. He became well known as a radical (responsible for a series of short-lived radical papers) in both Jamaica and England. Reform Club (Pall Mall, London). Pencilled shelfmarks on the title and front paste-down. With the book are 3 letters dated 1980. Two of them are from the Reform Club’s Librarian, C. Sarah Scott, on letter-headed paper, referring to the book, and the Library Committee’s agreement to sell this book for £600. The binding is consistent with 19th century institutional (i.e. club) binding. The Reform Club was founded in 1836, as a forum for radical and liberal thinking. Beaumont had arrived (again) in England in 1835 where he remained until his death in 1838 and it would seem likely that the Reform Club received this book from him then. NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS. On the front end-papers are several newspaper cuttings, the first referred to above, and of an e rly date [see illustration], the other four are dated 1841-1849.

Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012) CHILD WITH DOLL, HOMMAGE À JANKEL ADLER, 1949 lithograph (from an edition of 20) inscribed on reverse with mounting instructions in the artist`s hand, unnumbered and not signed; probably an artist`s proof; the edition numbered twentu plus artist`s proofs 30½ by 20½in. (77.47 by 52.07cm) The original watercolour and carbon drawing, Child With Doll, sold at Whyte`s, 28 April 2008, as lot 53. Child With Doll was made in London in January 1949, at a crucial point in the development of Louis le Brocquy`s art. Created between his celebrated Traveller paintings and the Grey Period works, of which A Family, 1951 (National Gallery of Ireland), is the best-known example, Child with Doll includes elements of both series. In form, the ragged toddler who trots along while embracing a smiling doll is reminiscent of the Traveller children who hang on their mother`s skirts in paintings such as Tinkers Enter the City, 1947, and Tinkers Break Whitethorn, 1947. Yet in setting and theme Child with Doll presages many of the Grey Period works. Like A Family, Child in a Yard, 1953 (Dublin City Gallery: The Hugh Lane), and several of the other paintings that le Brocquy exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 1956, this image features a child whose humanity is contrasted with its stark surroundings. Dating from the post-war period when atomic catastrophe seemed a very real threat, these works combine the existential angst that dominated the work of le Brocquy`s friend, Francis Bacon, with a humanistic celebration of the innocence of youth. Writing in 1950, James White suggested that the toddler in Child with Doll was based on the figure of a girl hugging a doll in The Fair at Bray Head, 1949. White wrote that the child became ... charged with a meaning of its own as a symbol of the lost children of Europe, wandering through a cruel world with wonder and only half-understanding. When it was recreated as a separate work (Child with Doll), the doll remained with it, as a symbol of yet another future generation that these children carry with them. In short, the child with doll is a parable of recurrent life, springing up through the ruins as fireweed grows on the rubble of a bombed house"".1 Le Brocquy has recalled how he heard of the horrors of the Holocaust first hand from his friend, the French-Jewish art dealer Charles Gimpel. Both the Traveller series and the stark interiors of the Grey Period works have been related to the multitudes of refugees displaced during World War II and its aftermath. 2 The connections between Child with Doll and the horrors of war are strengthened by an inscription on the verso of the original work which reads Homage À Jankel Adler. Born in 1895 into an Orthodox Jewish community in Poland, Adler made his home in Germany until the rise of National Socialism forced him to flee, firstly to France, and then to London. Adler, whom le Brocquy met in London in 1947, soon became both a friend and an inspiration to the young Irish artist. Throughout his long and fruitful career, Louis le Brocquy often acknowledged his artistic influences by creating hommages to their work. While his last shows in Dublin and London included hommages to Velazquez, Goya, Manet and Cezanne, Child with Doll is both one of his earliest hommages and a transitional work that lies at an important crossroads between the Irish orbit of the Travellers and the international arena of the Grey Period.Dr Riann Coulter 1 James White, `Contemporary Irish Artists (VI): Louis le Brocquy`, Envoy, vol. 2, no. 6, Dublin, May 6, 1950, p. 59. 2 See for example Yvonne Scott, Louis le Brocquy Allegory and Legend, exhib. cat. Hunt Museum, Limerick, 2006, p. 24.

Brian Bourke HRHA (b.1936) MARCEL MARCEAU FROM THE WINGS (SET OF 8) lithograph; (8); (no. 10 from edition of 100) each signed lower left; numbered lower right; each with Dawson Gallery framing label on reverse 22 by 14.70in. (55.88 by 37.34cm) Collection of Eugene and Mai Lambert Uniformly framed; all of equal dimensions.Members of the Lambert family worked and trained with Marcel Marceau during their career and Brian Bourke was a family friend making this a very personal collaboration.The Lambert Puppet Theatre was established in 1972 by its director Eugene Lambert (1928-2010). Located in Monkstown, County Dublin, it is the only purpose built puppet theatre in Ireland. With the rise of television in 1960`s the Lambert Puppet Theatre became a fixture in Irish broadcasting with their very first show Carta Húdaí which aired in 1962 for which Mai Lambert made the costumes and their ten children acted as puppeteers. The Lamberts continued to produce shows such as Murphy agus a Chairde 1963-1968, Wanderly Wagon 1968-1982 and Bosco 1978-1987. Eugene and Mai Lambert were keen art collectors, expressing particular interest in works which relate to entertainment such as this lot and lot 183 by Harry Kernoff, and puppetry images, lots 190-194.

Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012) THE TÁIN. MEDBH RELIEVING HERSELF, 1969 lithographic brush drawing (no. 1 from an edition of 70) signed, numbered and dated lower left 21 by 15in. (53.34 by 38.10cm) Collection of Eugene and Mai Lambert Printed by Frank O`Reilly, Dublin as part of The Táin Portfolio, which contained a series of prints or lithographic brush drawings"", illustrating the epic Ulster cycle of heroic tales.The Lambert Puppet Theatre was established in 1972 by its director Eugene Lambert (1928-2010). Located in Monkstown, County Dublin, it is the only purpose built puppet theatre in Ireland. With the rise of television in 1960`s the Lambert Puppet Theatre became a fixture in Irish broadcasting with their very first show Carta Húdaí which aired in 1962 for which Mai Lambert made the costumes and their ten children acted as puppeteers. The Lamberts continued to produce shows such as Murphy agus a Chairde 1963-1968, Wanderly Wagon 1968-1982 and Bosco 1978-1987. Eugene and Mai Lambert were keen art collectors, expressing particular interest in works which relate to entertainment such as lot 177 by Brian Bourke and lot 183 by Harry Kernoff, and puppetry images, lots 190-194.

Alice Hanratty (b.1939) PUNCH, 1971 (A PAIR) lithograph (2); (no. 9 from an edition of 25); (no. 21 from an edition of 25) both works titled, numbered, signed and dated in the margin respectively; first signed again and titled on reverse; with Fourth Triennale, India, exhibition label on reverse 16 by 11in. (40.64 by 27.94cm) Collection of Eugene and Mai Lambert Dimemsions of second work 12 by 9.5 in.The Lambert Puppet Theatre was established in 1972 by its director Eugene Lambert (1928-2010). Located in Monkstown, County Dublin, it is the only purpose built puppet theatre in Ireland. With the rise of television in 1960`s the Lambert Puppet Theatre became a fixture in Irish broadcasting with their very first show Carta Húdaí which aired in 1962 for which Mai Lambert made the costumes and their ten children acted as puppeteers. The Lamberts continued to produce shows such as Murphy agus a Chairde 1963-1968, Wanderly Wagon 1968-1982 and Bosco 1978-1987. Eugene and Mai Lambert were keen art collectors, expressing particular interest in works which relate to entertainment such as lot 177 by Brian Bourke and lot 183 by Harry Kernoff, and puppetry images, lots 190-194.

Three Harry Potter first edition books. Harry Potter and the half blood prince, Harry Potter and the half blood prince and Harry Potter and the deathly hallows.

Christina Rossetti poems, illus Florence Harrison first edition. 36 colour plates mounted on gray cards, 34 black with drawings. The inscription to the poems is by Alice Maynell

Christina Rossetti poems, illus Florence Harrison first edition. 36 colour plates mounted on gray cards, 34 black with drawings. The inscription to the poems is by Alice Maynell

Three Harry Potter first edition books. Harry Potter and the half blood prince, Harry Potter and the half blood prince and Harry Potter and the deathly hallows.

A RARE GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCH, REF. 145.022-69 FIRST MOON LANDING TRIBUTE EDITION DATED 1969 D: Black dial with applied luminous markers, triple register recording hours, minutes & continuous seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement, signed Omega Watch Co. & numbered, calibre 861. C: Circular case with tachymetre bezel, signed Omega Watch Co., dust cover, NASA moon landing tribute embossed on case back, Omega crown & pushers, case diameter measures approx. 42mm. S: Black leather strap with Omega pin buckle. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in excellent condition, luminous showing an even patina. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition, with some scratches due to general use. S: Very good condition D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet

Rudyard Kipling, Just So Stories, London, Macmillan & Co, reprint of the first edition, October 1902, b.w illustrations by the author, pictorial red cloth, pp. 249.

Rudyard Kipling, Just So Stories, London, Macmillan & Co, reprint of the first edition, October 1902, b.w illustrations by the author, pictorial red cloth, pp. 249.

A Hardy fishing reel 'The Golden Prince' 7/8 First Edition serial No. 255, in case

Rudyard Kipling first edition 'Stalky & co.,' 1899

T. B. Armstrong 'Journal of Travels in the seat of war during the last two campaigns of Russia and Turkey' first edition 1831

John Ruskin 'The Art of England and Lectures given in Oxford', first edition 1884

Francisco de Goya 1746 Fuendetodos - 1828 BordeauxMejor es holgar. Um 1797/98.Radierung und Aquatinta. Harris 108 III 1 (von 12). In der Platte betitelt und mit der gestochenen Nummer. Feiner Druck in Umbra auf Bütten, mit breitem Rand. 21,3 x 14,9 cm (8,3 x 5,8 in). Papier 31,2 x 21,4 cm (12,3 x 8,4 in).Blatt 73 aus `Los caprichos`. Aus der Erstausgabe 1799, der einzigen zu Goyas Lebzeiten. [CB]. ca. 14.46 h +/- 20 Min.ENGLISH VERSIONFrancisco de Goya 1746 Fuendetodos - 1828 BordeauxMejor es holgar. Um 1797/98.Etching and aquatint. Harris 108 III 1 (of 12). Titled and with engraved number in plate. Fine impression in umbra on laid paper, with broad margin. 21,3 x 14,9 cm (8,3 x 5,8 in). Sheet 31,2 x 21,4 cm (12,3 x 8,4 in).Sheet 73 from `Los caprichos`. From first edition in 1799, the only made at Goya`s lifetime. [CB]. ca. 14.46 h +/- 20 min.

EDWARD ARDIZZONE "Tim All Alone", first edition 1956, "Tim to the Rescue", reprint 1957, "Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain", reprint 1956, "Tim in Danger", first edition 1953 and "Tim and Charlotte", second impression 1956, all with dust jackets

A collection of various vintage books to include MARY NORTON "The Borrowers Aloft", 1961, ENID BLYTON "The Island of Adventure", 1944 (missing dust jacket), RUDYARD KIPLING "The Jungle Book", reprint June and August 1894 from the first edition of May 1894, VAL BIRO "Gumdrop and Secret Switches", signed to inside cover, together with "Gumdrop on the Farm", "Gumdrop has a Tummy Ache and "Gumdrop and Horace", all signed by the author and "The Best Cartoons from Punch,", a collection for the Americans from the English Humour Weekly edition by Marvin Rossber, William Cole and Simon Schuster 1925

Books - A.A. Milne - Now We Are Six, illustrated by E.H. Shephard, published by Methuen & Co, first edition 1927, gilt decorated deep red cloth Please TELEPHONE department for further details

Books - A.A. Milne - Now We Are Six, illustrated by E.H. Shephard, published by Methuen & Co, first edition 1927, gilt decorated deep red cloth Please TELEPHONE department for further details

AXEL URBANKE: GREENHEARTS, FIRST IN COMBAT WITH THE DORA 9 ?.., 1998, Special Limited Autographed Edition (500), numbered and signed by author + 5 Pilots ? Peter Crump, Karl Heinz Ossenkop, Gerhard Kroll, Theo Nibel and Fritz Ungar, orig green cf silvered, orig s-c

J B EMPTAGE: FOOLSCAP AND BELLS, 1982, 1st edn, orig cl, d/w First edition, signed

JOHN O?CONNOR: FATHER BROWN ON CHESTERTON [Reminiscences of G K Chesterton by the original of ?Father Brown?], L, 1937, 1st edn, orig cl, d/w - First edition, signed and inscribed

Two Royal Doulton first edition figures 'Easter Day' Reg No. 842489 HN 2039 (T.H) and 'Ivy' HN 1768 PF (2)

Royal Doulton figurines 'Roseanna' HN 1926 and 'Day Dreams' HN 1731, first edition

Royal Doulton first edition figures 'Miss Demure' HN 1402 CR (painter), 'Monica' (Doulton v Co) 1931 HN 1487 and 'Linda' HN 2106 ( A J Painter)

A 1950s German water jug, a first edition Royal Doulton 'Drake' character jug, a cut glass decanter, a Japaoesque large vase, Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 stands, two Beswick 'Bass Ales' water jugs and two Sadler 'Joules' water jugs (10)

Elizabeth David, French Provincial cooking, illustrated by Juliet Renny, first edition 1960, published by Michael Joseph Ltd

A pair of early 20th Century Hogarth framed hunting scene prints together with a 19th Century 'Facts and Fancies' No 5 first edition print of Edwardian Ladies/Gentleman (3)

The Outstanding 1945 'Pacific Operations' D.S.O., 1940 'Immediate' Battle of Britain D.F.C. Group of Nine to Hurricane Ace, Squadron Leader J.A.A. 'Johnny' Gibson, Royal Air Force, Accredited With At Least 12 Destroyed, 1 Shared Destroyed, and 11 Damaged. Shot Down Twice During the Battle of France, Twice During the Battle of Britain, and Once By Flak During Operation Varsity, Gibson Went On To Rack Up 26 Claims On Enemy Aircraft During 1940. He Commanded 15 Squadron (R.N.Z.A.F.), And Completed Three Tours Against the Japanese Over the Solomon Islands. After the War He Was Employed As the Personal Pilot For Both Field Marshal Montgomery and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Teddera) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1945', with integral top riband bar, minor enamel damage, reverse cypher slightly bentb) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940'c) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Bard) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Bare) Pacific Starf) Defence Medalg) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafh) New Zealand War Service Medali) Rhodesia General Service Medal (7338 Flt Lt J.A.A. Gibson), light contact marks overall, generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear, with the following related items:- The recipient's nine associated miniature awards, the first eight as full size the last a Dunkirk Commemorative medal, mounted for wear- Caterpillar Club Badge, gold with 'ruby' eyes, reverse engraved 'A/F/Lt J. Gibson. D.F.C.'- Two R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (16.5.1938-8.10.1940 and 13.4.1941-19.4.1955), the logs privately bound together, and annotated 'Second Log Book lost owing to Enemy Action'- Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (13.12.1946-31.3.1948)- Africair Pilot's Flying Log Book (19.4.1955-30.4.1964); Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Department of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (5.5.1964-6.6.1977)- A number of African Commercial Pilot's Licences; Certificate of Registration as a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972; named booklet given to recipient from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a memento on becoming a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972- Correspondence from later in life, a large quantity of photographs from various stages of recipient's life, and other ephemera- Corgi Limited Edition, The Aviation Archive - Aces of the Commonwealth, Model of P-40 Kittyhawk IA -NZ3040 Flt. Lt. Johnnie Gibson, 15 Sqn RNZAF, Whenuapai, New Zealand 1942, in original box (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 16.3.1945 Acting Squadron Leader John Albert Axel Gibson, D.F.C. (40969), R.A.F.O., 15 Sqn'In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations in the South-West Pacific area.'The Recommendation states: 'Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his achievements as a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain, this officer has further distinguished himself both in England and more recently in the Pacific, where he has made three tours in the Solomons area.He has destroyed a total of 14 1/2 enemy aircraft, adding to his earlier record one Japanese fighter which was fiercely attacking an Allied formation over Rabaul Harbour.Acting Squadron Leader Gibson, who is a brilliant pilot and a born leader, has to his credit the exceptional total of 669 hours of operational flying, covering 383 missions.On his two latest tours in the Pacific this year, he has commanded a Squadron, and his enthusiasm and fearless leadership have been outstanding. His personal courage, both in aerial combat and in ground strafing and fighter-bomber missions, and his long experience, have been of inestimable value to his Squadron, which has earned the high praise of Allied Commanders.'D.F.C. London Gazette 30.8.1940 Pilot Officer John

The Superb O.B.E., Second War 'Augsburg Raid' Immediate D.F.C. Group of Ten to Lancaster and Mosquito Pilot Wing Commander B.R.W. 'Darkie' Hallows, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, For his Gallantry During the Spectacular Daylight Attack on the Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg Factory at Augsburg, 17.4.1942: 'His Leader Was Shot Down in Flames... He Then Took Over Command of the Remainder of the Section... Throughout the Whole Operation, he Showed the Greatest Possible Determination and Pluck.' Squadron Leader J.D. Nettleton, Who Led the Raid, Was Awarded the Victoria Crossa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-giltb) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1942' and additionally privately engraved 'B.R.W. Hallows Augsberg [sic] April'c) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother's breast Badge, circular type, silver and enameld) 1939-1945 Stare) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Barf) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leafg) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Sqn. Ldr. B.R.W. Hallows. R.A.F.), rank partially officially correctedh) Coronation 1953i) Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R. (Act. Wg. Cdr. B.R.W. Hallows. R.A.F.V.R.), good very fine, mounted court-style as worn, with the following related items:- The recipient's related miniature awards- The recipient's two identity tags- The recipient's two Flying Log Books, covering the period 24.6.1938- 11.9.1959- The recipient's Scrapbook, containing a diary of Operational Flights with newspaper cuttings and illustration of operational aircraft flown- Postagram to the recipient from Air Marshal A.T. Harris, congratulating him on the award of his D.F.C., dated 25.4.1942- At First Sight, a factual and anecdotal account of No.627 Squadron, R.A.F., by Alan B. Webb, 244pp, First Edition co-Author's copy, the front plate named to Wing Commander B.R.W. Hallows, O.B.E., D.F.C.- The Augsburg Raid, by Jack Currie, D.F.C., 144pp, signed by the author (lot) O.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1951 Acting Wing Commander Brian Roger Wakefield Hallows, D.F.C. (77787), Royal Air Force.The Recommendation states: 'For the past two years Wing Commander Hallows has been responsible for planning the war organistation of the R.A.F. It has been his duty to convert operational plans into practical administrative possibilities. This has meant an enormous amount of troublesome, detailed work which, in a continuously changing situation, has been complicated and full of frustrations and disappointments. Nevertheless despite innumerable setbacks Wing Commander Hallows has preserved throughout an unshakable spirit and unbounded energy. The smooth and efficient manner in which large U.S.A.F. reinforcements were received into this country during the recent international crisis was very largely due to the careful, painstaking and thorough preliminary work which had been done by Wing Commander Hallows and the officers under him. Much of this was far beyond the duties normally expected of an officer of his rank and appointment and required considerable initiative. His exceptional efforts are deserving of recognition.'D.F.C. London Gazette 28.4.1942 Flight Lieutenant Brian Roger Wakefield Hallows (77787), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 97 Squadron'On the 17th April, 1942, a force of twelve Lancaster heavy bombers was detailed to deliver an attack in daylight on the diesel engine factory at Augsburg in Southern Germany. To reach this highly important military target, and return, a most daring flight of some 1,000 miles over hostile country was necessary. Soon after entering enemy territory and whilst flying at a very low level the force was engaged by 25 to 30 enemy fighters. Later, the most i

Kaart van de Sandwich Eilanden Although the first printed map of Hawaii is credited to Captain James Cook, it was prepared for publication by Lieutenant Henry Roberts, who prepared all of the maps for the three-volume narrative of Cook`s final voyage. Roberts drew the map from a now-missing survey by William Bligh (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) who was Sailing Master on the HMS Resolution. The map is a landmark in Hawaiian cartography and provided the basis for all subsequent mapping of the islands. The routes of the Resolution and the Discovery around the islands are carefully traced with nice topographical detail on each island. A large inset of La Baye de Karakakooa (Kealakekua Bay) is featured with details of soundings, navigational hazards and the anchorages of the two ships, and quaint depictions of houses, palm trees, and fields inland. Cook spent his last few weeks in Kealakekua Bay before dying in a confrontation with natives on February 14, 1779. This is a Dutch edition of Henry`s chart, engraved by Cornelius van Baarsel. An excellent impression on watermarked paper. Issued folding, with a binding trim at left that has been replaced with old paper, and an associated binding tear that just enters the neatline and has been archivally repaired. 10.5"" W x 17.8"" H Cook, James (Capt.) 1785