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Lee (Laurie), CIDER WITH ROSIE, first edition, illustrated by John Ward, green cloth boards, unclipped DJ, The Hogarth Press, London 1959

A gold medal for 'The Departure of the Earl of Leicester from the Low Countries 1587'tests as 23 carat gold A mid to late 19th-century later striking taken from the 16th-century original, the obverse featuring the bust of Sir Robert Dudley (1532-1588) the Earl of Leicester facing left, wearing a feathered cap, dressed in armour and draped, with legend: ROBE. CO. LEIC. ET. IN. BELG. GVBER. 1587: The reverse featuring a dog in a landscape which departs from a flock of sheep, with legend: INVITVS DESERO in field below the dog and around the edge: NON. GREGHM. SED. INGRATOS., 48mm diam., weight 69.5gms.Footnotes:ProvenancePurchased by Vernon James Watney (24 October 1860 - 27 August 1928) of Watney Brewery fame, and owner of Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.Thence by descent to the present owner. Sir Robert Dudley (1532/33-1588), the first Earl of Leicester, was the favourite, and possible lover, of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Handsome and hugely ambitious, he failed to win the Queen's hand in marriage but remained her close friend to the end of his life. His arrogance, however, undermined his effectiveness as a political and military leader, and this medal effectively illustrates this character trait.Queen Elizabeth I was always trying to find some position to appease Dudley, her childhood friend and closest advisor, endeavouring to make him feel 'important' within her court. When a Spanish loyalist assassinated Prince William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch Revolt, in 1584, Queen Elizabeth I of England sent Robert Dudley to support the Dutch rebels. Consequently, in 1586, he was given the grand title of Governor and Captain-General of Holland, Zealand and the United Provinces (see 'Medallic illustrations 1', no 90, p.134). However, Dudley's subsequent conduct, rather than helping the fledging Republic, created much dissatisfaction and suspicion. The Dutch complained about his behaviour to the Queen, and, taking advantage of his temporary absence, conferred the command of the armies upon Maurice, second son of the late Prince of Orange. Dudley, irritated and thwarted in his ambitions yet again, petulantly quitted the Provinces in 1587. To demonstrate his pique at his dismissal, he had especially commissioned medals cast, which he dramatically distributed amongst his friends and allies on his departure. The obverse shows a three-quarters length bust of the Earl Leicester in armour, with a plumed hat, beard and an up-turned moustache, and the legend declaring his gubernatorial office. The reverse bear variants of a type showing a sheepdog unwillingly leaving his flock, representing Dudley and the date of 1587 in Roman numerals. The legend in Latin translates to 'Unwillingly I forsake not the flock, but the ungrateful'. Some medals were said to have been cast in gold, but none are known to exist today. Contemporaneous ones, cast and chased in lead, bronze, and occasionally silver, are extremely rare. Examples of originals can be found in the British Museum, under museum number M.6894 and The Frick Collection, accession number 2016.2.185; occasionally they appear at auction. The gold medal on offer today was presumably a re-strike taken from an original and as such is less sharp, but none-the-less a rare example.Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, died on 4th September 1588 at Cornbury Park, in Oxfordshire. He had been suffering from a recurring stomach ailment and was actually on his way to Buxton to take the waters. Unfortunately, he never made it, as he was taken violently ill at Cornbury and never left. With Robert Dudley's passing, Elizabeth I confined herself to her private apartment for days, overwhelmed by grief for her 'brother and best friend'. Elizabeth I kept a letter Robert sent her six days before his death, in a treasure box by her bed. It was found after she died in 1603, and had been touchingly labelled 'His last letter'. Vernon James Watney (1860-1928) was a master brewer and politician, who purchased Cornbury Park, an estate of about 5000 acres, in 1901. Its parkland is mainly surrounded by an ancient forest, the Forest of Wychwood, farmland and a deer park. Watney was also High sheriff for Oxfordshire in 1908 and a member of Oxfordshire County Council, serving as vice chairman in 1927. It is apparent that Watney developed a fascination for Cornbury Park and the surrounding Forest, so much so that he wrote a book entitled 'Cornbury and the Forest of Wychwood'. It traces the history of Cornbury Park and the forest back one thousand years, to the Domesday period. This large tome was privately published by Hatchards, in 1910. Because of Watney's passion for Cornbury Park, he appeared to seek out items which had a shared history and association with the estate. To this end, he purchased the gold medal on offer of Sir Robert Dudley, some time after 1901. Afterall, Sir Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, had taken his last breath at Cornbury and as such was inextricably linked to the house that Watney had since purchased. It seems fitting that Vernon James Watney bought Sir Robert Dudley home.LiteratureEdward Hawkins, 'Medallic Illustrations 1 / Medallic illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II', (BMP: London, 1885), volume one, p.142 no 103Johann David Köhler, 'Historische Münz-Belustigung', Nürnberg, 1729-1750, XVI. 385Johann Hieronymus Lochner, 'Samlung Merkwürdiger Medaillen', 8 vol., Nürnberg, 1737-1744, VIII. 177.Gerard Van Loon Gerard, 'Histoire Metallique des XVII Provinces days Pays-Bas', 5 vol, La Haye, 1732-1837 (fol.) (There is also an edition in Dutch, but with different paging), I. 375John Pinkerton, 'The Medallic History of England to the Revolution', (Edwards & Son: London, 1790) (fol.), viii 1 Michael Vickers, 'The Medal of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester in the Bibliothèque Nationale', Numismatic Chronicle (1981), pp.117-119, plates 22-3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A monumental silver African bull elephantdesigned and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, maker's mark for Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh 1997, signed 'Hayton', limited edition numbered 2 of 5, script '94 and additional markA realistically modelled African bull elephant, naturalistically cast and chased in intricate detail, the powerful animal suspended in motion, with animated expression and powerful polished tusks to the fore, comes with a framed limited edition lithograph bearing the image of the elephant, signed by the artist and certifying this is model number two of only five cast, and inscribed 'Amboseli, June 1993', height 38cm, length 60cm, weight 428oz. (2)Footnotes:Amboseli National Park is part of a vast, cross-border wildlife ecosystem about 200 kilometres south of Nairobi. An oasis supporting over 1,800 elephants and other megafauna in the dusty shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve and the only national park in Kenya established through negotiations with community landowners. The park's African elephants have thrived in this small, semi-arid landscape. Water from seasonal swamps sustains them, and the community lands provide safe and secure spaces to graze. Amboseli National Park therefore offers some of the best opportunities to see African wildlife, because of the sparse vegetation due to the long, dry months. The protected area is not only home to African bush elephant, but also to Cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, spotted hyena, Masai giraffe, Grant's zebra, and blue wildebeest, with a whole host of large and small birds.In the 1990s, this magnificent African bull elephant silver sculpture was purportedly commissioned by the Duke of Edinburgh on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Beautifully executed by the artist Victor Hayton, it is number two out of a limited edition of five made. Given the date of this piece, it is possible (although not confirmed) that this was a representation of 'Tim', the famous great tusker who roamed freely across Amboseli National Park for over 50 years, and was its most famous resident. With his giant stature and spectacular tusks, watching Tim stride out across the Kenyan plains was without doubt a sight to behold, and was a huge draw for the many tourists who visited the Kenyan reserve in the hope of seeing him.Born in January 1969, Tim was four years old when he first came to the attention of wildlife conservation organisations operating in Amboseli. They watched as he grew and became independent, observed him as he reached maturity, and were proud to see him become one of Africa's most famous elephant's, thanks, in part, to his exceptional tusks. Tim was a magnificent bull elephant; one of Kenya's last great tuskers. But it wasn't just his tusks which set him apart from the herd. Amongst those who observed him, he was renowned for his calm and gentle nature, and was popular with other elephants of all ages. He was known to nurture friendships with younger males who were learning to be independent, and was a favourite choice of mate for females, fathering multiple calves over his lifetime. He died of natural causes in 2020, creating global headlines, with the world mourning his passing. The Duke of Edinburgh, way before it became fashionable, carried out pioneering work promoting environmental causes, having encouraged conservation in his singular style throughout his life. His passion for conservation and the environment was best characterised by his long relationship with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). He toured the world to draw attention to the plight of wildlife endangered by poaching, deforestation and pollution, photographing seals in Antarctica, feeding elephants in Africa and posing with pandas in China. 'We depend on being part of the web of life, we depend on every other living thing on this planet, just as much as they depend on us,' he once reflected. Tim, alongside the other protected African elephants and wildlife at Amboseli, was a testament to what effective conservation could achieve. This symbolic sculpture was purportedly offered to chosen Heads of State to promote the organisation's aims and raise funds, a tool to encourage conservation activism globally (please note, this information is anecdotal rather than verified). As such, His Royal Highness was actively involved with the World Wildlife Fund from 1961 in a variety of roles, from President of the UK branch, to member of the International Board to International President and finally President Emeritus. At the invitation of Sir Peter Scott, the founding chairman of the World Wildlife Fund, The Duke of Edinburgh became President of the Fund's UK Branch in 1961. Between 1965 and 1980 he was a member of the Board of Trustees of WWF International. In 1981 His Royal Highness gave up the UK Presidency and became International President until 1996 when he retired and became President Emeritus.As Pavan Sukhdev, President of WWF International stated on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 2021:-'The Duke of Edinburgh has been a tireless champion for the environmental cause and a passionate ambassador for conservation issues around the world for decades. His Royal Highness helped chart the course of WWF from its very beginning and has truly made enormous contributions to the organization.'Across more than 50 years, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip's efforts on behalf of WWF have been inestimable – visiting WWF projects in over fifty countries on five continents, promoting conservation issues at the highest government and corporate levels, and helping with essential fundraising and awareness promotion...'This imposing silver sculpture of a proud and free roaming African bull elephant symbolises what the World Wildlife Fund represents, and what we need to protect and preserve for future generations.Literature:Born Free Foundation, 'Remembering Tim: 1969 - 2020', accessed via https://www.bornfree.org.uk/articles/remembering-timKenya Wildlife Service, 'Amboseli National Park', accessed via https://www.kws.go.ke/amboseli-national-parkThe Independent, 'How Prince Philip tacked conservation and climate change', 9th April 2021, accessed via https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/prince-philip-conservation-climate-change-b1829227.htmlWorld Wildlife Fund, 'HRH The Duke of Edinburgh', accessed via https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?1995941/A-champion-for-the-environmentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Mecklenburg, Adolf Frederick Duke of From the Congo to the Nile Two volume set, Duckworth & Co., London, 1913 Craster, Captain J.E.E. Pemba, The Spice Island of Zanzibar T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1913, first edition Together with a quantity of further early-20th century travel narratives and maritime-interest titles Condition Report:Available upon request

Goya y Lucientes (Francisco de, 1746-1828). Los Caprichos, FIRST EDITION, 1799, published by the artist, the complete set of eighty etchings with burnished aquatint, drypoint and engraving, on laid paper without watermark, fine to good impressions printed in warm sepia and greyish ink, very fine to good impressions printing with great contrasts and bright highlights, with touches of burr on plate 31, with wide margins, some foxing to the plates, otherwise generally in very good, original condition, bound in early to mid-19th century morocco-backed marbled boards, flat spine lettered in gilt, plate sizes overall 21.5 x 15 cm (8 1/2 x 5 7/8 ins), sheets overall 30 x 20 cm (11 7/8 x 7 7/8 ins), album 31 x 21.5 cm (12 1/4 x 8 1/2 ins.) QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Damian Boscana, Palma, Majorca, with his signature in pen and brown ink ‘Es. De Boscana 1841’, his stamp printed twice on the title page (not in Lugt); Sotheby’s, London, 18 March 2014, Old Master, Modern and Contemporary Prints, lot 15 (unsold).Literature: Loys Delteil 38-117; Tomás Harris 36-115.

Songs for While I'm Away book by Phil Lynott featuring lyrics from a selection of his songs with images and signed my his mother, Philomena Lynott in black pen on the first page with the dedication "My kindest regards always, Philomena Lynott"   The book is a reprint edition in paperback of the original 1974 hard back version and in good condition with no tears or folds and creases  

After Nicholas Watts. Ferrari - The First Grand Prix Victory, signed limited edition print 4/500, bearing further signatures, 44cm x 64cm.

Chay Blyth Signed Book - The Impossible Voyage by Chay Blyth 1971 Hardback Book First Edition with 224 pages Signed by Chay Blyth on the Third page published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd, good condition. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10

Please Kill Me - The Uncensored Oral History of Punk Rock by Legs McNeil & Gillian McCain 1987 Hardback Book First Edition with 424 pages published by Grove Press New York, good condition. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10

Style Five, holly wreath handle. Red, white, and green coloration.Father Christmas has been immortalized as a Character Jug many times since the first model introduced in 1981. There followed two further versions in 1982 and 1983 all three having the distinguishing feature of a different handle. The Santa Claus jug marked a new direction for Royal Doulton as they produced a definite annual variation of a character jug to satisfy collectors' enthusiasm, which was available for that year only. Issued in 1991 in a limited edition of 5,000. Series: Christmas Miniatures. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Michael AbberleyIssued: 1991Dimensions: 2.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

First edition Harry Potter volumes , postage cat C

IAN FLEMING - JAMES BOND - A FULL SET OF FACSIMILE JONATHAN CAPE FIRST EDITION BOOKS. A set of fourteen 'facsimile' editions of the Ian Fleming-written James Bond novels, pub 1988 by the 'First Edition Library' in conjunction with Jonathan Cape. Each edition is a faithful reproduction of the original first edition, 13 volumes sealed as new, 1 edition For Your Eyes only unwrapped. (14), (Catagory C).

First edition of Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, and miscellaneous items to include a matador's hat, 1960s dress making patterns, wooden dolls, etc

Two boxes of books relating to antiques and collecting, including Pinto - Treen, 1969 first edition, Herbert Cesinsky - English Furniture of the 18th Century, A. Kenneth Snowman - 18th century gold boxes of Europe, various others

Harry Potter group, including Philosopher's Stone 1997 paperback, Goblet of Fire, published 2000 first edition, hardback with dust jacket, also Order of the Pheonix, 2003 first edition, with dust jacket, also Deathly Hallows. 2007 first edition, with dust jacket, Half Blood Prince, 2005 first edition, with dust jacket. (5)

Milne (A. A.) Now we are Six, London: Methuen, 1927, 8vo, First Edition, E.H. Shepard illus, and another copy of the same, together with: Winnie-the-Pooh, London: Dutton, 53rd Edition, 1928 and When we were very Young, London: Methuen, 1925, 10th edition (4) CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

A Philips 'Discoverer' limited edition television, c.1983, designed as a 'space helmet' with adjustable visor to enhance contrast and prevent glare, with approx. 14" CRT screen, power cable, A/V cable, and metal antenna, lacking remote, approx. 43 x 53 x 52cmIt is the buyer's responsibility to ensure electrical items are professionally rewired for use. Footnotes: Note: This television was designed by Honson Lee and introduced in 1983 to celebrate the first space shuttle launch by NASA in 1981. It was marketed towards 'tech savvy' young men, and makes a good companion for third generation video game systems such as the Nintendo Famicom and Sega SG-1000. Condition Report: When plugged in to a mains power socket, the TV turns on. The Menu and Volume buttons function as intended. The A/V cable has not been tested with a compatible device. When the TV is turned off the settings for brightness, contrast, and colour are reset. The visor can be lifted and closed smoothly. There is some light scratching and general surface dirt and marks present to the visor, and general surface wear and dirt to the TV body. The CRT screen has some light marks and scratches. Roseberys do not PAT test electrical items nor guarantee the working operation of any electrical item offered for sale. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure electrical items are professionally tested and/or rewired for use. 

Laurence Dallaglio, ' Diary of a Season ', signed, together with three Will Carling signed volumes, Sebastian Faulks, ' A Week in December ', signed and David Flusfeder, ' The Gift ', signed First Edition and two other volumes

A Presentation Limited Edition Commemorative Coin Cover Containing Gold Plated silver Five Pound Diamond Jubilee Coin with Certificate and First Day Cover

Four hardback Enid Blyton books. A mix of first edition and early printings. H.19 W.13.5 cm.

Sir Alec Rose Signed. My Lively Lady Hardback Book. First Edition. Nautical Publishing Company. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Transactions of the Ancient Monument's Society Volume 15 First Edition Hardback Book. Published in 1968. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Signed Book David Gower Heroes and Contemporaries First Edition Hardback Book 1983 Signed by David Gower on the Title page published by William Collins Sons and Co Ltd some ageing. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Nicolae Ceaucascu Statesman and Fighter for Détente Disarmament and Peace hardback book by Robert Govender. First edition 1988. Signed by author. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Transactions of the Ancient Monument's Society Volume 20 First Edition Hardback Book. Published in 1975. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

Code 3 Collectibles - Corgi - Norev - Schuco - Other - A collection of boxed diecast and plastic fire engines in various scales. Lot includes Code 3 Collectibles Limited Edition 1:64 Seagrave Rear Mount Ladder FDNY Ladder 49 (with certificate); Norev Renault 2.5 tonnes; First Gear 1:34 scale 1951 Ford F7 FDNY and similar. Models appear Very Good- Mint - some display dusty which would benefit from cleaning. Boxes appear Fair Plus - Excellent with general wear. All items are unchecked for completeness.(3) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)

A box of mostly First Edition books, some signed with vendor's attached list

John Lennon, In His Own Write, first edition book. Published 1964 by Jonathan Cape and printed by Fleming & Humphreys (Baylis Ltd).

A quantity of books. Includes Roald Dahl Kiss Kiss, first edition Pan Books Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, James Bond examples, etc.

° ° Marieschi, Michael - Magnifcentiories Selectioresque Urbis Venetiarum Prospectus....First Edition. engraved pictorial / portrait title and 8 plates (only, of 16 for this edition?); old morocco backed marbled boards with red gilt morocco label on upper, oblong folio. Venice: apud Josephum Wagner, 1741

° ° Lizars, John - A System of Anatomical Plates on the Human Body, accompanied with descriptions, and physiological, pathological, and surgical observations ....First Edition, pictorial engraved title and 102 (ex103) plates (92 fully or partly coloured); old half leather and decorated boards (distressed), folio. Edinburgh, (1826)

° ° Shaw, Henry - The Encyclopedia of Ornament. First Edition. coloured pictorial title and 59 other plates (5 coloured); later 19th cent. green half morocco and patterned boards, maroon spine label and gilt armorial device mounted on upper cover, sm. folio. William Pickering, 1842

° ° Pallas, Peter Simon - Travels through the Southern Provinces of the Russian Empire, in the years 1793 and 1794. Translated from the German ...First English Edition, 2 vols. 52 plates (mostly hand coloured), a few text engravings, the 3 additional folded maps and errata leaf; sometime rebound half calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated spines (preserving old red morocco labels), 4to. 1802-03

Caverswall China hand painted twin handled urn of The Rialto Bridge Venice, by R.A Shottlebotham, limited edition 26/50, slight losses to paint but no cracks or chips, H: 23 cm. UK P&P Group 2 (£20+VAT for the first lot and £4+VAT for subsequent lots)

Two Royal Mint Collector's Packs, £1 Coin Edition complete, £2 Coin Edition incomplete missing 2004 First Steam Locomotive and 2009 Robert Burns, both in folding wallets, total face vale £47

Property of a deceased's estate, One owner and 5,671 miles from new2004 Ducati 998 S Final EditionRegistration no. OU04 GWKFrame no. ZDMH200AE3B022292Engine no. ZDMH998W4B-005095• One owner from new• 5,671 miles from new• Ducati service history• Requires recommissioning'For 2004, the 998 was offered as a Final Edition and Matrix. Produced 'on request', the 998 FE was a red Monoposto, and included the 136 horsepower Testastretta engine and Ohlins suspension front and rear.' - Ian Falloon, Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles. Although Ducati's water-cooled 8-valve v-twin had been around in its original 851 and 888 incarnations for six years and indeed, had already won three World Superbike (Riders') Championships, it was the arrival of the iconic 916 in 1994 that really captured the public's imagination. Styled by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 and its subsequent evolutions established Ducati as one of the world's foremost brand names. Universally recognised as icons of automotive art, Ducati motorcycles have been exhibited in some of the world's foremost museums, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. Enough said.For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new 996 model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth World Superbike Championship that same year. The final iteration of Tamburini's vision, the 998, arrived in 2002 and was one of the first models to feature the new Testastretta (narrow head) engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer, Angiolino Marchetti. The 998cc Testastretta had first appeared in the limited production and confusingly named 996 R, and this same engine went into the 998 S for Europe. Its late owner purchased this ultra-rare Final Edition new from On Yer Bike, Aylesbury (receipt on file). The machine has covered fewer than 5,700 miles from new and has been serviced twice by Ducati specialists Baines Racing of Silverstone (in June 2007 and June 2010). The last MoT expired in July 2016. Accordingly, the machine, which would benefit from detailing, will require careful recommissioning including the appropriate service and belt change before further use. This desirable last-of-the-line Ducati comes with its original books (including the stamped service book) and two keys.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1949 Triumph 499cc Trophy CombinationRegistration no. HC 9400Frame no. TF 11017TEngine no. TR5 9106013• Reputedly prepared by the factory• Long-term ownership 1949-1980s• Enthusiastically campaigned by the first owner• Requires recommissioningFrom the time of its introduction in November 1948 the Triumph Trophy was established as a true all-rounder: a machine that could be ridden to work during the week and then, with extraneous components removed, competed on at weekends in its owner's chosen branch of motorcycle sport. The model's origins lay in the factory machines specially prepared for the 1948 ISDT in Italy, which had helped Great Britain win the Trophy competition (GB also won the Vase). Although catalogued primarily as a trials machine, the Trophy's true forte was scrambles and the ISDT, events in which the power of the tunable Triumph twin worked to its advantage and its weight was less of a handicap. Its late owner purchased this Triumph Trophy combination from a car workshop in Cuckfield, Sussex in 1997. The machine had first been owned by George Quantrill, who transformed it into a competitive sidecar trials mount. George had bought the Trophy in 1949 from the factory; reputedly, it is one of six specially prepared by the competitions department to be sold only to active competitors. He was a long-time member of the Brighton & District Motor Cycle Club, competing regularly and serving as an events organiser in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. George updated the Trophy with a bolt-on swinging-arm suspension conversion and fitted a Canterbury trials sidecar as he and his wife Dorothy wanted to compete in long-distance events such as the Exeter and Land's End trials. The sidecar is constructed of aluminium panels on a timber frame, while the sidecar wheel is both sprung and braked. The front brake has been modified to be operable by the foot pedal, and there are numerous other interesting modifications and additions in evidence. When George died in the 1980s he left the Triumph to the mechanic who had maintained it and his 'frog eye' Austin-Healey Sprite. In 1999 the machine passed to the third owner, Kevin Law, who kept it for only seven months before selling it to the vendor's late father in December of that year. In 2017 the story of George Quantrill and 'HC 9400' was recounted in an article in Classic Bike Guide (August edition, copy available). The history file also contains various instruction manuals; technical literature; numerous bills; a quantity of tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2012); and old/current V5/V5C documents. Dry stored for the last few years, this unique Triumph Trophy combination will require recommissioning before returning to the road.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1959 Norton 348cc Model 50Registration no. 545 KPDFrame no. P13 81793Engine no. 81793 P13Introduced in 1933, the single-cylinder Model 50 was Norton's first production overhead-valve machine in the 350 class; the 50 and its twin-port brother the 55 being junior versions of the 490cc Models 18 and 20 respectively. The new 350s were fitted with the four-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox that was adopted for all ohv Nortons that year. A hand gear-change was standard, with foot change an optional extra. The Sturmey Archer 'box, though, was destined for a relatively short life, being replaced by Norton's own four-speed foot-change unit for 1935. Norton's sporting 350 single was built in several versions and continuously developed during a production run lasting until 1963, post-war innovations including the adoption of the AMC gearbox in 1956 and a switch to superior alternator electrics and the peerless 'Featherbed' frame for 1959. Purchased by Tony East from a Mr Dobbs of Guildford in February 1991, this 'Featherbed' Model 50 was fully restored for Tony by Bryan Small, and after completion featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine's November 1992 edition (framed display board available). The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; three original maintenance manuals; a BMS photocopy workshop manual; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,767; and a quantity of MoTs issued between August 1986 at 26,712 miles and May 2002 at 27,656 miles, an increase of only 944 miles in 16 years (current mileage 27,811 miles). Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 BSA 646cc Golden FlashRegistration no. FMN-560-L (Isle of Man)Frame no. BA7S 19685 (see text)Engine no. BA10 15490Previously registered as 'RSY 233' on the UK mainland (see MoTs on file), this BSA Golden Flash was first registered in the Isle of Man in September 2001. The machine was purchased in the Isle of Man in 2008 and came with a single-seater Watsonian sports sidecar attached. Both were in poor condition. The sidecar was removed and sold, and the BSA fully restored to 'as new' condition, with particular attention paid to obtaining the correct paint colour – something less fastidious restorers often get wrong. In 2014 Tony's BSA Golden Flash featured in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition, described as a local bike once belonging to the late Tony Cook, who used it as a combination. To quote Tony East: 'It is a sweet, strong engine, I haven't done much to it'. Accompanying documentation includes an IoM Vehicle Registration Certificate (see below), some old MoTs, and numerous bills relating to restoration works carried out circa 1997. An original BSA sales brochure, instruction manual and service sheets are included in the sale. It should be noted that the frame number is incorrectly recorded as 'BA75.19685' in the IoM registration document.Footnotes:If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1956 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkII & Steib S501 SidecarRegistration no. OSV 217Frame no. GM231Engine no. ML287 21150• Acquired by Tony East in 1988• Professionally restored by Bryan Small• One of the highlights of Tony's collection• Featured in The Classic MotorCycle in 1993Designed by Edward Turner, creator of the legendary Triumph Speed Twin, the first Ariel Square Four was shown at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930. Conceived as an overhead-camshaft 500, the model grew to 601cc before a total redesign saw it emerge as the Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, in 1937. Anstey-link plunger rear suspension became an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946, when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. An exercise in weight shedding saw the cast-iron cylinder head and barrel replaced by alloy components for 1949, the revised model, now capable of 90mph-plus, being known as the Mark I. Introduced in 1953, the 'four pipe' MkII with redesigned cylinder head elevated the Square Four into the league of genuine 100mph motorcycles. Square Four production, along with that of all other Ariel four-strokes, ceased in 1959. To date, the innovative Ariel Square Four remains unique in motorcycling history; a true 'gentleman's motorcycle', this refined yet characterful machine retains an enthusiastic and loyal following, and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts. Built on 29th December 1955, this 1956 model has the Anstey Link rear suspension and full-width alloy front hub, both of which were standard features by that time. Tony East purchased the 'Squariel' at auction in 1985, and like many of the machines in his collection it was entrusted to experienced restorer Bryan Small to renovate (bills on file) while the paintwork was entrusted to Allan Templeton. Tony purchased the Steib S501 'chair' from Bonhams. This is the oldest restoration in the museum.In 1993 Tony's finished outfit was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (April edition, copy on file). Tony loved sidecars and was quoted as saying: 'If ever I was forced to sell anything through lack of space it would be the solo bikes that went. I couldn't part with the sidecars.' Tony used the Ariel outfit for trips to the Isle of Man and regular visits to the VMCC Founders' Day Rally and Festival of 1,000 Bikes at Brands Hatch, and he also entered it in the Louis Vuitton concours. This Squariel outfit has multiple celebrity connections, having been ridden by The Hairy Bikers and passengered James May and Martin Clunes (see plaque). It has also appeared with Strictly's Len Goodman and Alex James of The One Show. Accompanying documentation includes a Science Museum dating letter; restoration details and invoices; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2013); Ariel Square Four Super Profile book; old/current V5C Registration Certificates; parts list and various manuals, including for the Steib. The recorded mileage at time of cataloguing was 5,558.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Paul Smart, 2,881 miles from new2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited EditionRegistration no. KX06 OWMFrame no. *ZDMC100AA5B002475*Engine no. ZDM992A2-027070*•Previously owned by Paul Smart himself•Purchased directly from Paul by the vendor•2,881 miles from new•Full provenance 'Want it for Paul's achievement, want it for Ducati's heritage, want it for how it looks.' – Bike magazine. Paul Smart's famous victory in the 1972 Imola 200, riding what would become the 750SS, was instrumental in establishing Ducati as a high-performance brand for the modern era. So what better way to celebrate the Bologna marque's heritage than a limited edition model in the spirit of the iconic 750SS? And why not duplicate the rest of the original bevel-drive twins line-up while you're about it? That was Ducati's reasoning behind the launch of its new 'Sport Classic' range in 2005. However, none of the three models - Smart 1000 LE, Sport 1000 and GT1000 - is in any way a 'replica'; all are thoroughly modern motorcycles with only the styling and colour scheme acknowledging the past. The Paul Smart 1000 LE uses the air-cooled 1000DS v-twin engine, as found in a number of other Ducatis, which is housed in the Italian firm's trademark trellis frame, the latter complemented by some top-quality Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes. 'After 20 miles I was totally sold on the bike, as I had been after five minutes of looking at it. Exclusivity, style, power, handling... what else could I want?' queried Bike magazine's tester at the 1000 LE's launch. A production run of only 2,000 units was planned and few motorcycles of modern times have become as instantly collectible. This Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition was originally owned and registered by the late Paul Smart, from whom our vendor purchased it in 2009 (see handover photograph in folder). The Smarts were/are old friends of the vendor's elder brother and sister-in-law, and it was through this connection that the vendor came to purchase the Ducati from Paul. Paul owned three examples of this model but this is the only one he registered in his name. The others were gifted to Paul's family but it is understood they were never registered. When purchased, the Ducati lacked the lower fairing panels, but Paul was able to source a pair for our vendor from Ducati Italy (receipt on file). On 12th July 2023 the owner personally rode the Ducati from his home in Lincolnshire into Bonhams' Milton Keynes motorcycle facility and the ride was as exhilarating as always. Presented in outstandingly original condition, having covered only 2,881 miles from new, it has impeccable provenance and is offered with numerous interesting photographs and other items. 'KX06 OWM' was first registered to Scott Smart Racing and transferred to Paul three months later. The other two PS1000LEs that Paul kept in his garage were given to him by Ducati Italy as a 'thank you' for all the promotional work he undertook during the model's early days. Paul told the vendor that he undertook a number of personal appearances on this, his own machine, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Sammy Miller Museum, the National Motor Museum, and Beaulieu (the Beaulieu museum visitor's tag is still in place on the handlebars). The photograph of Paul riding this bike, which features on the special Ducati Club tribute poster (included in the sale), was almost certainly taken on one of these occasions. Also included is an illustrated folder made up by our vendor for the Ducati Owners' Club tribute to Paul Smart at last year's Motor Cycle News Rally at Peterborough in May. There is also a copy of the special banner that can be seen on the display (Paul can be seen riding this machine in the bottom left-hand photograph on the banner. The motorcycle is offered with an owner's manual (signed by Paul on the inside page). There is no service manual but there are receipts on file for the following services: •2010 (615 miles) – cam belts•2015 (1,863 miles) – cam belts and service•2020 (2,364 miles) – cam belts and service•2023 (2,731 Miles) – voltage regulator The file also contains a V5C (with Paul's details as previous owner); MoT to 2nd May 2024; and a receipted invoice for the sale in Paul's handwriting. Additional items comprise: •2022 Memorial Tribute Banner (vinyl)•Original exhaust components which Paul had changed for Termignonis before selling the bike •A fitted cover•Limited Edition T-shirt size XL, unworn, with tags•Side panel extensions for semi-naked configuration (see above – Paul sourced the '16' side panels for the vendor) •Small tool kit (under saddle)•Keys Paul Smart Ducatis are exceedingly rare. This example, previously owned by the legend himself, and with fewer than 3,000 miles recorded, represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this piece of Ducati history.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate2015 MV Agusta F4 1000 RRegistration no. PF64 HPO (see text)Frame no. *ZCGF610AAAV000681*Engine no. F61 AA 00883• Single family ownership from new• 1,759 miles from new• Well documentedArguably the only surprising thing about the original MV F4 of 1998 was that it was launched as a 750 at a time when the class was fast becoming moribund. The Japanese factories' main focus of attention had already switched to 1,000cc sports bikes but it took all of six years for MV to follow suit, launching the limited-edition F4 Ago in 2005 together with mass-produced F4 1000 S. Wisely, MV chose not to change the F4's overall appearance, the Massimo Tamburini-designed 750 being widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. As usual, there were various limited edition versions available offering even higher equipment levels and extra helpings of carbon fibre. The second mainstream model, the F4 1000 R, arrived in 2006 and came with a 174bhp engine, Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi USD fork and an upgraded Sachs shock absorber. In August 2006 an F4 1000 R set a record for the fastest 1,000cc production motorcycle of 185.882mph (299.148km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. This pristine F4 1000 R belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who purchased it in January 2015 from KJM Superbike Ltd (purchase paperwork on file). First registered in the UK January 2015, the MV was exported to Guernsey in December 2014 and comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '4998'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 1,759 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. As one would expect of a pampered, effectively one-owner example, this MV comes complete with paddock stand, tool kit, bike cover, various bills from Moto Corsa and others, and its full original book pack. The machine also comes with a copy of its old V5C registration document for 'PF64 HPO'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'PF64 HPO' features a 2014 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Two keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2001 Ducati 996 S Hodgson ReplicaRegistration no. HJ02 MKMFrame no. ZDMH100AA1B005400Engine no. ZDM996W4-018267The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new '996' model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth and final World Superbike Championship that same year.Britain's next WSBK hero would be Neil Hodgson. Neil had had a tough time in the WSBK when he first entered the series in 1996, and in 1999 he returned to the British Superbike Championship with Team GSE Racing. His team-mate Troy Bayliss ended up champion that year but Neil bounced back to take the title in 2000 following a season-long battle with Suzuki's Chris Walker. The Ducati 996 S offered here is one of 35 machines built by the UK Ducati importer to celebrate Neil Hodgson's British Superbike Championship win, and comes with a letter of confirmation from Ducati UK. Forming part of a private collection since 2016, the machine features a full Termignoni exhaust system; Öhlins suspension; Ducati Performance air tubes; swinging-arm cover; and many other official Ducati parts. The '100' decals (Hodgson's race number) were added by a previous owner. Prospective purchasers should be aware that this machine does not start and appears to have some accident damage to the right-hand side. In addition, the handlebars are touching the instrument binnacle and there is a piece of wooden dowel connecting the brake reservoir to the handlebar bracket. Therefore this motorcycle should be treated as a non-runner requiring recommissioning or possible more extensive restoration and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. The Ducati comes with handbooks, bills, a quantity of MoTs and two keys. A Datatool alarm is fitted. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2003 Ducati 998 S Biposto Registration no. KE03 KWLFrame no. ZDMH200AAZB018303Engine no. ZDM998W4B-1001507• One owner from new• 2,066 miles from new• Converted to single-seat Monoposto using all Ducati factory parts• Numerous carbon fibre enhancements• MoT'd to June 2024Although Ducati's water-cooled 8-valve v-twin had been around in its original 851 and 888 incarnations for six years and indeed, had already won three World Superbike (Riders') Championships, it was the arrival of the iconic 916 in 1994 that really captured the public's imagination. Styled by Massimo Tamburini, the 916 and its subsequent evolutions established Ducati as one of the world's foremost brand names. Universally recognised as icons of automotive art, Ducati motorcycles have been exhibited in some of the world's foremost museums, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The Ducati 916 won the World Superbike Championship in its 1994 debut season and its evolutions three times after that. Enough said. For 1999, the stronger and much improved 996cc engine of the limited-edition 916 SPS was standardised on the new 996 model, while a Ducati Corse works development took Carl Fogarty to his fourth World Superbike Championship that same year. The final iteration of Tamburini's vision, the 998, arrived in 2002 and was one of the first models to feature the new Testastretta (narrow head) engine, designed by former Ferrari engineer, Angiolino Marchetti. The 998cc Testastretta had first appeared in the limited production and confusingly named 996 R, and this same engine went into the 998 S for Europe. Purchased new by our vendor from Bob Hill Motorcycles in Hertford, this 998 S Biposto has been kept as more of an objet d'art, seeing little actual use and never in inclement weather (the current odometer reading is 2,066 miles). The machine is registered as a Ducati Biposto (two-seater) but the vendor had Bob Hill convert the motorcycle to single-seat Monoposto using all Ducati factory parts. It has the factory stand; Termignoni exhaust with ECU remap to suit by JHP Racing (Ducati Coventry); Ducati Corse frame plugs; and numerous carbon fibre parts: air box, air tubes, headlamp holder, fairing support brackets, footrest heel plates, chain cover, clutch cover, ignition key scrape protector, and tank protector.Servicing has been carried out by Millsport Ducati in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The machine was MoT'd in June 2023, this being the last occasion it was ridden. It comes with sundry bills, old/current V5/V5C registration certificates, original Ducati documentation, and two keys.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collectionc.1937 Ariel 497cc Red HunterRegistration no. APM 916Frame no. overpainted (see text)Engine no. CD577Val Page's arrival at Ariel in 1925 as Chief Designer would trigger a welcome upturn in the firm's fortunes. Page designed new models to replace the existing range, the first of which - a pair of singles displacing 600cc (sidevalve) and 500cc (overhead-valve) - debuted later that year. In 1932 the sports versions were christened 'Red Hunter' and under Page's successor Edward Turner developed into fast and stylish machines. A framed article from The Classic MotorCycle magazine (February 1994 edition) states that this Red Hunter was 'restored last winter and promptly taken on a 2,000 mile trip to the TT', remarking 'That it gave no trouble is a testament to the quality of the restoration.' A framed copy of the article comes with the machine. Also on file are various invoices from 1992; a notebook dating from March 1992 detailing the engine rebuild; a quantity of old MoTs; Bryan Small's restoration invoice totalling £5,548; an Ariel owner's guide; a V5C and an old V5. The latter records the frame number as 'XC734' but the actual number is more likely to be 'XG734', indicating a 1938 model. Last taxed until 31st July 2006, the Red Hunter displayed a total of 505 miles on the odometer at time of cataloguing.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1972 Benelli Tornado 650SRegistration no. DBE 85KFrame no. EA*6168*Engine no. *6175*A machine for the parallel-twin connoisseur who dares to be different, this 650S Tornado was imported from Italy in 2006 and acquired from its first UK owner by the vendor's late father in 2010. The Benelli had been cosmetically restored to a high standard by the previous keeper, leaving the late owner to sort out the carburetion and change the engine/gearbox oil to a type suitable for wet-clutch transmissions. The only obvious modifications are stainless steel exhaust pipes and a Veglia 'mph' speedometer to match the rev counter. The current odometer reading is 6,096 miles (at the time of cataloguing/photography) while that of the removed 'km/h' speedometer (since misplaced) was 8,382 kilometres, making the combined total some 11,300 miles, which judging by the machine's beautiful condition may well be the distance covered from new. Prior to the carburettor settings being finalised, 'DBE 85K' was featured in Classic Bike Guide for a comparison test with a BSA Lightning (April 2011 edition, copy article available). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying documents include a current V5C; expired MoTs (most recent 2016); an old tax disc; copy of previous-owner V5C; various invoices/bills; and marque-related literature: owner's manual, workshop manual, parts book. The best example of its type we have seen, 'DBE 85K' represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these rare Italian thoroughbreds. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate2008 Ducati 990cc Desmosedici RR 'Team Version'Registration no. RR08 DUC (see text)Frame no. *ZDMD100AA8B000431*Engine no. ZDM990FW4*000557*• Limited edition Grand Prix replica• Number '431' of only 1,500 made• Circa 5,000 miles from new'As a road bike, the Desmosedici has the potential to genuinely validate the term race replica.' – Bike magazine.It is surely ever true enthusiast's dream to own a genuine Grand Prix motorcycle, though in reality one achievable by only a tiny handful of the most wealthy and well connected cognoscenti. Until the arrival of the Ducati Desmosedici RR, that is. OK, it did cost around £40,000, but all you needed to do was re-mortgage the house... It helped if you already owned a Ducati 999R superbike, their owners being given priority by the factory when ordering. It could be argued that, being road legal, the Desmosedici RR was not quite the real deal, but that did not stop the 1,500 machines planned selling like the proverbial 'hot cakes'. At the Misano circuit in 2004, Ducati had astonished the motorcycling world by announcing that it intended to offer for public sale a low-volume, road-legal replica of its MotoGP racer. Two years later, in June 2006, Ducati unveiled the production version at the Mugello Grand Prix weekend. The Desmosedici RR was based on the 2006 Ducati GP6, raced that season by works riders Loris Capirossi, Sete Gibernau and, in a season-concluding one-off, Troy Bayliss, who secured his one and only Grand Prix victory in the last race of the 990cc era at Valencia.Ducati cut remarkably few corners in creating its racer-on-the-road Grand Prix replica, which used basically the same 90-degree V4 engine as the GP6. As delivered, the Desmosedici RR came with a catalytic converter, was Euro 3 compliant, and had a maximum of 188bhp on tap, though when the supplied race pipe was fitted this climbed to 200bhp. The RR's engine was carried in a truncated trellis frame, just like the GP6's, with the aluminium swingarm pivoting directly in the crankcase and the seat formed by a structural carbon-fibre sub-frame – a 'first' for a road bike. There was Öhlins suspension at both ends, offering a mind-boggling range of adjustability, with brakes supplied by Brembo, at the front featuring radial monoblock callipers. The wheels were lightweight magnesium Marchesinis, manufactured by the forging process – another road bike 'first'. Carbon fibre was used for the bodywork while the fuel tank was aluminium, the result of all this weight saving enabling the Desmosedici RR to tip the scales at only 171kg (376lb). In 2006, at Mugello, the motorcycling press at last got its hands on the production Desmosedici. Bike's Mike Armitage was suitably overwhelmed: 'Driving urgently and cleanly from low revs to the 14,200rpm limit, the snarling V4 is a masterpiece of internal combustion, delivering warp-drive, vision-blurring pace through gear ratios closer than any other road bike I can think of. It shoots the digital tacho round the clocks in a quick-fire frenzy, building revs with unrivalled velocity, picking up the front wheel in third gear, and blurring the edges of your vision. It's dominating, intoxicating, beautiful.'With the tacho showing 13,900 revs in top gear, Mr Armitage saw 301km/h registered on the speedometer, which equates to a real-world 182mph. Had maximum revs been reached, the Desmosedici would have been doing 193mph. Track time for each of the assembled hacks was limited to five laps - 15 miles - which is more than many of the Desmosedici production run have managed to this day. Number '431' of the 1,500 made, as recorded on the top-yoke plaque, this example formerly belonged to the current vendor's late brother, who purchased it in August 2014 from Craigs Honda of Shipley, West Yorkshire. The previous (first) owner had purchased the Desmosedici from Ducati Manchester in 2008. Sales invoices for both of these transactions are on file.Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 5,397 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The Ducati was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. This Desmosedici was first registered in UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2014. It comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '16711' and its old V5C registration document for 'RR08 DUC'. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'RR08 DUC' features a 2014 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. As one would expect of a pampered example, this Desmosedici comes complete with the original manufacturer's authentication certificate 'plate' numbered '0431' and all its original books including the owner's manual and its warranty/service book. Other accompanying paperwork includes a 2014 MoT certificate; various Ducati and Moto Rapido invoices/bills; an invoice for repair/paint of panels; and photographs. Items with the machine include front and rear paddock stands, a bike cover, tool kit, saddle, original exhaust system (used), battery charger and other sundry spares (close inspection advised). Two keys present.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycle Sale Coordinator Annika.morrill@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1958 Ariel 650cc Model FH Huntmaster & Garrard SidecarRegistration no. VXW 187Frame no. CAPR13264Engine no. CNLM5885 (see text)• Acquired by Tony East in 1993• An older restoration• One of Tony's favouritesFollowing Ariel's acquisition by the BSA Group in 1951, an exercise in 'badge engineering' a few years later saw the launch of a new model - the Huntmaster - which deployed the 650cc twin-cylinder engine of the BSA A10 in Ariel's new swinging-arm frame. In Ariel guise the power unit differed only in detail, its origins being disguised beneath a reshaped timing cover, while on the primary drive side Ariel's traditional dry clutch was retained. 'High performance combined with remarkable tractability and notable fuel economy: first-class steering and braking' was how Motor Cycle magazine summarised the Huntmaster's virtues in December 1955. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Announced in October 1953 as a new-for-1954 model, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-stroke models in 1959. Dating from the penultimate year of production and attached to a Garrard Grand Prix single-seater sports sidecar, this stunning motorcycle combination was acquired by Tony East in 1993. It was last taxed in 2013 and currently displays a total of 912 miles on the odometer. In 2006 Tony's restored Huntmaster outfit was treated to a glowing road test report by Richard Rosenthal in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition. A copy of the aforementioned article is on file and the machine also comes with some old MoTs (most recent expired 2013); a quantity of invoices dating from 1994/1995; an original Ariel owner's guide; old/current V5C documents; and a quantity of invoices relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles totalling £5,839, plus £729 for an engine rebuild. Invoices relating to the Garrard's restoration total £2,190. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as 'CNLF5885'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection1953 BSA 123cc Bantam D1Registration no. NEL 906Frame no. BD2 10269Engine no. BD2L 2862• Unrestored 'time warp' example• Single family ownership from new until 2002• Only 1,573 miles from new• Outstandingly originalDeveloped from the pre-war DKW RT125 and announced in 1948, the Bantam became a top seller for BSA, in excess of half a million leaving the Birmingham factory before production ceased in 1971. Originally of 123cc, the engine grew first to 148cc and then to 172cc. Plunger rear suspension became available as an option in 1950, as did battery electrics powered by a 6-volt Lucas alternator, direct lighting having been relied upon hitherto. Many a mature motorcyclist will have learned to ride on a Bantam and the model remains a firm favourite to this day. This Bantam's original buff logbook records the date of first registration as 9th June 1953 and shows taxation from then until 1956. The BSA was supplied by The Homestead Garages (The Motor Cycle People) in Parkstone, Dorset and in 1954 was in the ownership of William Curtis of Hull. Unbeknown to Mr Curtis, the Bantam had left the factory minus its electrical condenser; it would never have run properly without one, which almost certainly explains why its disgruntled owner consigned it to the oblivion of his shed for some 30 years, having recorded only 77 miles. Eventually, circa 1984, the BSA was inherited by William's nephew, Colin Curtis, who entrusted its rebirth to the VMCC's Ken Blake. Ken discovered the missing condenser and with this trifling fault rectified, Colin Curtis rode the 'time warp' Bantam to the Sammy Miller Museum to take part in the British Two-Stroke Club's Blue Haze Run, where it won the award for the most original machine. In 1993 this exceptionally original Bantam was featured in The Classic MotorCycle magazine (April edition, framed copy available).Tony East purchased the Bantam in September 2007 from a Mr Clague of Sutton, Surrey, who had acquired it in 2002 from Colin Curtis. The machine remains unrestored, having covered only 1,573 miles from new, and was last taxed until 31st July 2003. This unique Bantam is offered with its original tool kit and instruction book, while accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C; some old tax discs; a quantity of old MoTs dating back to 1984; a BSA Bantam instruction manual; some other instruction manuals; and copies of BSA service sheets.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection; Formerly the property of O B ('Bert') Greeves, MBE1963 Greeves 246cc 24DDS Sports Single PrototypeRegistration no. 901 JOOFrame no. 24DDS101Engine no. 085E WN6• The sole 24DDS prototype made• Kept by Bert Greeves until 1993• Known ownership history• Restored on the 2000s• Acquired by Tony East in 2007Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. Offered here is a Greeves Sports Single variant that never made it into production: the 24DDS. Intended as a 100mph 250cc roadster, and built in the competitions department, the 24DDS was powered by a Villiers 36A-based engine fitted with Greeves' own Challenger competition top-end, also used in its scrambles models and the Silverstone road-racer. The frame used the Silverstone main beam and the steering angle was improved by a straight top-tube, while competition-type strengthening gussets were fitted to the leading-link front suspension. Unfortunately, the model was judged too expensive to be a success, and production never got beyond this solitary prototype. First registered to Greeves' parent company Invacar Ltd on 5th April 1963, this prototype is the only example made and was later registered to 'O B Greeves MBE' (see the original old-style buff logbook and copy old V5 on file). It is believed that Bert's nephew had an accident on the machine which damaged the front wheel, and it was then repaired and laid up until Bert's death in 1993, aged 87. At this point the 24DDS was inherited by Greeves authority Andrew King, who kept the machine in storage until it was purchased in 2002 by Graham Mitchell. Graham restored the Greeves and then sold it on to the immediately preceding owner, David Pink.Tony East acquired the ex-Bert Greeves 24DDS at a UK auction in November 2007. In 2010 the machine was featured in an article in The Classic MotorCycle by Richard Rosenthal (January edition). A partial copy of the article is on file and this unique piece of Greeves' history also comes with a copy of the works record; five MoTs (most recent expired 2011); and old/current V5C Registration Certificates. A framed display board of the aforementioned logbook copies, ownership history and specifications is included in the sale.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Collection of books comprising: The Works of the Learned Isaac Barrow, D. D. Late Master of Trinity College in Cambridge, The First Volume, The Second Edition, London, printed by M. Flesher for Brabazon Aylmer, 1687, Nickleby Married, London 1840, Knight's Cyclopaedia of London, London, 1851, Morley's Gladstone, Volumes I & II, London 1905, Established, Identity of Junius, London, 1816, Memoirs of M.G. Lewis, volumes 1 & II, London, 1839 and Charles Kingsley, Volumes I and II, London, 1877

A A Milne, House at Pooh Corner, 1928, first edition; together with Winnie the Pooh 1934 and When We Were Very Young.

Ten first edition vintage Japanese Pokemon cards

Pokemon TCG. Base Set 2 Player Starter Set Sealed.This lot contains the very first 2-player starter deck released in 1999. The item is still factory sealed and includes within a 1st edition Machamp Holo.Box is in excellent condition, seal is intact, sharp corners. There is a dent on the top front side of the box. Condition Report: Box is in excellent condition, seal is intact, sharp corners. There is a dent on the top front side of the box.

Pokemon TCG. Neo Destiny Complete Non Holographic Set. Includes all 89 non holographic cards with 88 of them being first edition and only the light Jolteon being unlimited edition. Condition Report: Majority of cards are in near mint condition.

Pokemon Bundle. Includes Pokemon the first movie VHS, a sealed copy of Pokemon world CD collectors edition and a Pokemon world triangular ruler. Please note there is no promo card with the VHS. Condition Report: CD is sealed.

U.F.O. 517 by Brone Fane date and edition unknown Softback Book with 157 pages published by John Spencer and Co (Publishers) Ltd London, Plus Casino Royal by Ian Fleming 1961 Seventh Printing Softback Book with 157 pages published by Pan Books Ltd London, casino royal has its front cover and first two pages detached but present, fair condition. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10

JEROME (JEROME. K.), Three Men in a Boat. FIRST EDITION, clothbound, gilt lettering on spine, 8voL, J.W Arrow Smith, Bristol, 1889Provenance: private collection GlamorganComments: spine bumped, gilt lettering minorly rubbed, spine faded, cloth coming away from the spine, minor foxing on some pages

STANLEY (HENRY M.), In Darkest Africa. In two vols., FIRST EDITION, frontispiece to each, three folding coloured maps, 36 full page wood engraved plates, original red pictorial cloth gilt, London, Sampson & Low, 1890Provenance: private collection GlamorganComments: both maps torn, pages with foxing, bindings a little loose, please inspect additional images, inspection advised

ROWLING J. K. - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, first edition with dust jacket, together with five further editions from the series and another work, The Casual Vacancy. (7)