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Lot 355
O`LAVERTY, Rev. James. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern. Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4. Dublin: James Duffy. 1878. First edition. 4 volumes. Each volume complete in itself. Volume 1. Pp. [iv], lxxi, 80, 136, 104, 128; Volume 2. [vi], 464, xci , Volume 3. [8] 492, vi(index), [2]. Volume 4. [4], 592, lxiv(Appendix), ex, [2] advert. The advert states each volume is complete in itself. Green cloth, covers are marked but all the volumes have been recently underlayed with matching cloth with the original spines.
Lot 359
Heath Robinson (2 items) Perrault, Master Charles w/trans. by A. E. Johnson Old-Time Stories London : Constable 1921. 4to. First edition. Pp. xi, 200. 6 cold plates. 43 black and white drawings. Red cloth with gilt titles. Spine underlayed. and Kipling, Song of the English. Illust. Heath Robinson. Hodder & Stoughton. 4to. Original binding. excellent. 18 of 30 plates present. (2)
Lot 434
STOKER (Bram) Dracula, 8vo, pp. ix (i), 390, 1f. blank, 8pp. adverts (“The Amazing Marriage,” by George Meredith, etc.), text block one inch thick, original yellow cloth lettered in red (cloth darkened, head and foot of spine chipped), FIRST EDITION, early issue, Westminster, Archibald Constable, 1897; loosely tipped yo f.e.p., an AUTOGRAPH LETTER, signed and dated 1895: “Dear Sir [C. W. Hereward], The music of King Arthur is with Inchbold [?]…”
Lot 185
Fairbairn, James, 'Fairbairn's Book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland', two volume set, Edinburgh, Jack, 1892, new edition, revised and brought up to date by A.C.Fox-Davies, Vol.1 text, vol. 2 plates (229), half leather with raised bands, gilt lettered label and lettering to spines, and Broughton, U H R, 'The Dress of the First Regiment of Life Guards in Three Centuries', Halton & Truscott Smith 1925, Limited edn. No. 142 of 300, with 40 tipped in colour plates, but lacking all the 40 monochrome plates (3) CONDITION REPORT: 1. Professional repairs to Vol. 1 & title page of vol. ; o/w VG. 2. Lacking all the 40 monochrome plates.
Lot 233
Corgi Aviation Archive varying scale Limited edition Military aircraft: consisting of chinook HC1B, 7 Sqd, Beirut, Lebanon, 1983, Spad x111 - No.23 Sqn RFC January 1918, AC-130 `First Lady`, Sepecat Jaguar GR.1A, XX116 No. 16 Squadron, Raf Cotishall, Norfolk, 1994, Ju88 C-4 Night Fighter NJG2 Holland April 1941, and Blenheim mk1VF - 254 sqn Coastal Command 1941, NM-M in NM boxes (6)
Lot 1
Anon THE STORY OF A CRIME. BEING THE VINDICATION OF THE TRANSVAAL STRIKE LEGAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE GREAT STRIKE ON THE WITWATERSRAND IN 1922 Johannesburg: The Committee, 28 May 1924 first edition 20 by 33cm 54 pages contained in eleven chapters Original titled paper covers, bookplate, unflattering photo of Gen. J. C. Smuts with `what will he Become?` as frontis with cartoon of the Benoni Trades Hall being bombed by the SAAF An extremely rare survival of this propaganda booklet. A very relevant document in the light of present-day mining unrest in South Africa. 0 1
Lot 6
Battiss, Walter W. MR ICARUS I PRESUME AND BIRD FLIGHT n.p.: n.p., n.d. first edition 42,5 by 30cm Two silk screens produced side by side, printed in colour, each signed by Battiss and numbered 17/125 of a print run of 125 unframed and 5 other items of Battiss interest ♦ CARMAN, J. & ANOTHER - Walter Battiss Gentle Anarchist, first edition in fine condition, 2005, and four other items concerning the Gentle Anarchist exhibition: Supplement, Invitation, Photograph and Postcard. 0 6
Lot 7
Callander, Alexander VIEWS OF CAPE TOWN: PAIR OF AQUATINTS London: Francis Jukes, 1794 first edition 41,5 by 55cm The first is a view of Table Bay and Cape Town from the South East and the second is a view of Cape Town and Highlands from the West The pair are in original frames with egloniseé glass, one of which has been replaced. The ovals of each aquatint have been trimmed to the edge of the ovals and then taped to the egloniseé glass These seldom seen aquatints are based on drawings made by Callander and Published by Francis Jukes. The first is dedicated to the Governor and members of the Dutch East India Company and the second to the Prince of Orange. 0 2
Lot 13
Anon THE HEROES OF LADYSMITH - MEETING OF GENERAL`S BULLER AND WHITE London: Bacon`s South African Battle Pictures No. 9, 1900 first edition 50 by 70cm A coloured portrayal of the meeting of General`s Buller and White on the conclusion of the Relief of Ladysmith. The two generals are shaking hands. They are surrounded by a cross-section of the town`s population, in patriotic poses. A key identifies buildings and features of the town in the background. The picture is dominated by a large Union Jack. Appropriately framed with internal gilded slip and inner mount. 0 1
Lot 15
Dawson, W. M. & Sons BATTLE OF THE MODDER RIVER NOVEMBER 28, 1899 METHUEN`S GREAT FIGHT London: George Newnes & Co., 1900 first edition 95 by 32cm A tastefully coloured rare panaromic view of the Battle of Modder River with key indicating all the main players, regiments, gun batteries, etc. A most graphic and impressive portrayal of the battle Appropriately framed with internal gilded slip and inner mount. 0 1
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Lot 16
Jackson, E. L. ST HELENA: THE HISTORIC ISLAND London: Ward Lock & Co., n.d., [circa 1903] first edition 8vo What at first glance would seem to be what the title suggests actually contains group photographs of British Soldiers stationed on the island during the Anglo-Boer War. Detailed name lists, photographs of Boer P.O.W.s and Broadbottom Camp. A comprehensive history of the island etc. Many b/w photographs. cloth, foxing to text in places. Gold medallion on front cover board. A little age wear. A rare volume. 0 1
Lot 29
Battiss, Walter THE ARTISTS OF THE ROCKS Pretoria: Red Fawn Press, 1948 first edition, limited to 500 copies numbered 499A in Battiss` hand, signed by Battiss on reverse of title page 4to b/w & col. illustrations in text and tipped in, photographs etc. cloth with mint dustjacket that has been covered in a transparent film for protection. A very good copy. 0 1
Lot 32
By Authority RETURN: CAFFRE WAR: DESPATCHES CAPE OF GOOD HOPE London: The House of Commons, 1837 first edition 4to Copies or Extracts relative to the Late Caffre War, 1835, since the papers presented to the House of Commons on 10th March 1836. ½ leather with banded titled gold-decorated spine. A very fine copy. Original `Blue Book` paper covers bound in. and another of related interest ♦ MERRIMAN, VENERABLE ARCHDEACON - The Kaffir, The Hottentot and the Farmer: Passages of Missionary Life from the Journals of Ven. Archdeacon Merriman, 1854. A good copy in original blindstamped cloth. 0 1
Lot 33
Campbell, Rev. John TRAVELS IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDERTAKEN AT THE REQUEST OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY BEING A NARRATIVE OF A SECOND JOURNEY IN THE INTERIOR OF THAT COUNTRY - 2 VOLS London: Francis Westley, 1822 first edition 8vo Map and beautifully coloured prints. A very good set Original marbled boards with new ½ leather spine and corners with banded spine and red spine labels, expertly re-cased. 0 2
Lot 37
Chapman, Abel ON SAFARI: BIG GAME HUNTING IN BRITISH EAST AFRICA WITH STUDIES IN BIRD LIFE London: Edward Arnold, n.d. first edition 8vo With 170 b/w illustrations by the author E. Caldwell, illustrator of `Jock of the Bushveld`, sketch maps and photographs ½ leather, very slight wear to leather edge of cover. A good copy Inscription to "Alwyne Chadwyk Hobson for missing distinction by 5 marks from E. L. C., Eton Xmas `08". 0 1
Lot 39
Colenso, Frances Ellen THE RUIN OF ZULULAND: AN ACCOUNT OF BRITISH DOINGS IN ZULULAND SINCE THE INVASION OF 1879 - 2 VOLS London: William Bridgway, 1884 first edition 4to Original blindstamped cloth, initial foxing to endpapers, title page and contents of Vol. 1 etc. Laid down original photographic portraits of Bishop Colenso and Cetshwayo respectively to each vol. A tight set. Sequel to The History of the Zulu War by Colenso, F. E. and Darnford, Lt-Col. E. 0 2
Lot 41
De Jong, R. C. & Others NZASM 100: 1887-1899 THE BUILDINGS, STEAM ENGINES AND STRUCTURES OF THE NETHERLANDS SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY COMPANY Pretoria: HSRC, 1988 first deluxe edition 4to profusely illustrated with period b/w photographs full decorated leather, gilt edges, banded spine in matching leather slip case A beautiful book in mint condition. 0 1
Lot 45
Drayson, Capt. Alfred W. SPORTING SCENES AMONGST THE KAFFIRS OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1858 London: G. Routledge & Co., n.d. first edition 8vo b/w illustrations full leather, marbled endpapers. At some stage in the past a highly decorated labled spine has been matched and fitted in a paler leather to that of the cover boards. Wear to leather cover side edges, foxing to endpapers, prelims and frontispiece. A tight firm binding. and another by the same author ♦ Early Days Among the Boers, 1889, slight insect damage to cover boards. 0 2
Lot 46
Drummond, The Hon. W. H. THE LARGE GAME AND NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST AFRICA Edinburgh: Edmonston and Dingles, 1875 first edition large 8vo Engraved plates and b/w illustrations, 12 tinted lithographed plates and coloured map ½ leather, slight wear to leather edge and internal hinge crack, marbled end papers, a clean, bright, firm copy. 0 1
Lot 47
Du Val, Charles WITH A SHOW THROUGH SOUTHERN AFRICA AND PERSONAL REMINISCENCES OF THE TRANSVAAL WAR - 2 VOLS London: Tinsley Brothers, 1882 first edition 8vo numerous b/w illustrations A most important book which details the Siege of Pretoria of the first Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881. Du Val was the editor of the Siege newspaper. `News of the Camp`. decorated cloth, covers a little rubbed yet a good set. Bookplates of El Kaimakam Anderson Bey and H. J. Raubenheimer. 0 2
Lot 49
Eloff, Zakkie DRAWN FROM LIFE: A PORTFOLIO OF WILDLIFE DRAWINGS BY ZAKKIE ELOFF Johannesburg: Chris van Rensburg Publications, 1982 first edition, on pre-title page signatures of Zakkie Eloff and Sue Hart. Edition in full leather limited to 26 copies designated A-Z of which this is copy `E` oblong folio text by Sue Hart in full leather with Z. Eloff`s signature in gold and titled banded spine. Matching leather slip case, gilt edges. 0 1
Lot 50
Evans, I. B. Pole (editor) THE FLOWERING PLANTS OF SOUTH AFRICA London & Johannesburg: L. Reeve & Co. Ltd and Speciality Press of South Africa Ltd, and subsequent publishers until 1990 first edition 4to b/w & col. illustrations. Note: that the coloured plates of the first volume are hand coloured specially bound in green leather and titled on the spines; 7 of the last 12 volumes are bound in green leather, 3 in red leather, 2 are not bound, but in their original card covers a duplicate pair set (card covers) for 1962 accompanies the lot plus, the index to Volumes 1-49 (card pictorial cover). The books carry the bookplate of Annabelle Denley Lucas, the botanist. 55
Lot 52
Fouche, Leo (Editor) and Gardner, Capt. Guy A. MAPUNGUBWE: ANCIENT BANTU CIVILIZATION ON THE LIMPOPO REPORTS ON EXCAVATIONS 1933-1935 - VOL 1 AND 1935-1940 - VOL 2 - 2 VOLS Cambridge and Pretoria: Cambridge University Press and Van Schaik, 1937 & 1963 first edition 4to b/w & col. illustrations cloth, in good dustjackets. An unread set. Small tear to dustjacket of Vol. 1. 0 1
Lot 56
Harris, Robert SOUTH AFRICA: ILLUSTRATED BY A SERIES OF 104 PERMANENT PHOTOGRAPHS Port Elizabeth: Published by the Author, 1888 first edition 30 by 38cm Laid down photographic prints which are captioned in blue etching. Pictures sized 19 by 13cm. Extra full page print laid down, a few full page photographic prints as well Full leather, blindstamped, decorated with gold ruling, wear to corners, foxing to mounts but photographs not affected. A tight copy. A most desirable and important photographic record. 0 1
Lot 62
Horsbrugh, Major Boyd THE GAME-BIRDS AND WATERFOWL OF SOUTH AFRICA - 4 VOLS London: Witherby & Co., 1912 first edition 4to col. plates by Sgt. C-G. Davies of the Cape Mounted Riflemen original covers: cover to Vol. 1 titled grey paper, Vol. 2-4 cloth untitled spines with stiff titled card covers, in remarkably good condition, foxing to text and endpapers but plates in bright condition. 0 4
Lot 64
Lange, Fredrich DEUTSCH-SÜDWEST-AFRIKA KRIEGS-UND FRIEDENSBILDER Windhuk: Frans Rohoff, 1907 first edition oblong 4to 100 original photographs of Frederich Lange in Windhuk Coloured embossed pictorial cloth with a mounted German Schutztruppe on Campaign with a transport oxwagon in the background, gilt edges. A beautiful book in fine condition. 0 1
Lot 69
Lucas, Capt. T. J. PEN AND PENCIL REMINISCENCES OF A CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH AFRICA London: Day & Son, 1861 first edition 4to 21 coloured lithographs Blindstamped pictorial cloth with lettering and figure of Xhosa Warrior. Gilt edges. Initial foxing but otherwise a good copy. Bookplate of Morris J. Cohen. 0 1
Lot 71
Lyell, Denis D. THE HUNTING AND SPOOR OF CENTRAL AFRICAN GAME London: Seeley, Service & Co. Ltd, n.d. first edition 19,5 by 25cm b/w illustrations cloth, age browned. Cover boards a bit rubbed, foxing to endpapers, prelims and title page. A firm tight copy and another of African hunting interest ♦ CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE AGNEW - African Hunting Among the Thongas, first edition, 1923, ¼ leather, corner of title page clipped. 0 2
Lot 74
Mathuen, Cathcart W. SKETCHES OF DURBAN AND ITS HARBOUR IN 1891 Durban: P. Davis & Sons, 1891 first edition 4to 35 full page b/w plates cloth with gold medallion of the arms of the Colony of Natal. An extremely fine copy of this `hard to find` work. Label of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society Methuen was the Chief Harbour Engineer of Durban 1885 - 1895 and established the Durban Art Gallery. 0 1
Lot 76
Maughan, R. C. F. ZAMBESIA: A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VALLEY OF THE ZAMBESI RIVER ... WITH ITS HISTORY, AGRICULTURE, FLORA, FAUNA AND ETHNOGRAPHY London: John Murray, 1910 first edition 8vo with map & b/w illustrations bright pictorial cloth, slight initial foxing and to page edges when book is closed. 0 1
Lot 77
Maxe, Col. F. I. SEYMOUR VANDELEUR: THE STORY OF A BRITISH OFFICER BEING A MEMOIR OF BREVET-LIEUTENANT-COLONEL VANDELEUR DSO - SCOTS GUARDS AND IRISH GUARDS WITH A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HIS CAMPAIGNS London: The National Review Office, 1905 first edition de Luxe No. 56 of 150 With 14 col. illustrations by Nico Jungmann and 9 maps Bound in full vellum with silver and gold regimental badges as decoration, slight foxing and another important rare period biography ♦ FRENCH, MAJOR THE HON. GERALD - Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War, first edition, poor dustjacket otherwise a book in bright clean condition. 0 2
Lot 81
Norris-Newman, Capt. Chas L. MATABELELAND AND HOW WE GOT IT London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1895 first edition 8vo With sketch map and plans of the fights Good pictorial cloth featuring a Matabele Warrior. Perhaps the rarest and hardest to find of all Norris-Newman`s books. Bookplate of Leman Saunders Slonan and another of related interest ♦ HUTCHINSON, G. T. - Frank Rhodes (brother to Cecil) A Memoir 1908 printed for private circulation, a bit of foxing to endpapers and prelims, p67 torn. 0 2
Lot 83
Pearse, G. E. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FURNITURE IN SOUTH AFRICA Pretoria: J. L. Van Schaik Ltd., 1960 first deluxe edition numbered and signed by author No. 46 of 50 large 4to b/w photographs and drawings full blue leather. Deluxe editions seldom appear on the market and the companion volume to this in cloth ♦ PEARSE, G. E. - Eighteenth Architecture in South Africa dustjacket with small tear along top edge, Third Edition, 1968. 0 2
Lot 84
Peel, C. V. A. SOMALILAND London: F. E. Robinson & Co., 1900 first edition large 8vo Book includes a complete list of every animal and bird known to inhabit that country and a list of the reptiles collected by the Author. Map, numerous b/w illustrations and plates Slight foxing on title page cast from foxed fontis. Pictorial cloth with a few small stains. Yet a good copy. 0 1
Lot 85
Philip, The Rev. John RESEARCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA ILLUSTRATING THE CIVIL, MORAL AND RELIGIOUS CONDITION OF THE NATIVE TRIBES - 2 VOLS London: James Duncan, 1828 first edition 8vo frontis and map Full calf blind-stamped original cover boards with new banded titled spine, re-cased. Bookplate of Lanzerac. The frontispiece and fold-out map are foxed but as for the rest of both volumes, clean and bright condition. The title pages of both volumes have been slightly browned by the foxing of the map and frontis A fundamentally important work regarding black/white relations in South Africa. 0 1
Lot 87
Roosevelt, Theodore & Heller, Edmund LIFE-HISTORIES OF AFRICAN GAME ANIMALS - 2 VOLS London: John Murray, n.d. first edition large 8vo numerous b/w illustrations from photographs and from drawings by P. R. Goodwin with 40 maps, text illustrations pictorial cloth with a little wear to cover edges and minimal foxing to endpapers. A nice set. 0 2
Lot 90
Schoonraad, Murray WALTER BATTISS Cape Town: C. Struik Publishers, 1976 first edition: S. A. Art Library Series small oblong 4to b/w & col. illustrations hardback and dustjacket in near mint condition and 5 others of the same series in good dustjackets - one has a small tear to top of dustjacket edge. This popular set is seldom seen in such good condition ♦ DUBOW, NEVILLE - Irma Stern, 1974 ♦ VAN ROOYEN, JOHAN - Maggie Laubser, 1974 ♦ NAUDÉ, ADÉLE - Hugo Naudé, 1974 ♦ VAN THEMAAT, E. V. - Pranas Domsaitis, 1976 ♦ HOLLOWAY, V. - Cecil Higgs, 1974. 0 6
Lot 2031
(x) Historical Documents1549, a page from the Great English Bible, the Book of Kinges, chapters 99 and 100 (304x203mm) with three-line initial capitals. Includes Isaiah 37 with the story of King Hezekiah; two horizontal folds and some edge repairs, otherwise fine. From the Gerald E. Wellburn collection. The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Matthew Bible, combining the Tyndale and Coverdale translations, edited by John Rogers under the pseudonym Thomas Matthew and first published in 1537Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 610
GLENMORANGIE 1993 MOUNT EVEREST Limited-edition single Highland malt whisky, distilled in May 1993 and bottled in 2003 to celebrate both the 10th anniversary of Rebecca Stephens` ascent of Mount Everest and the 50th anniversary of the first ascent by Hillary and Tenzing. Bottle number 392 of 408, hand-numbered and signed by both the distillery manager and Rebecca Stephens. 70cl, 46% volume, NCF. No damage
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