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Lot 77
Fleming, Arnold. Falconry and Falcons. The Sport of Flight, signed, limited edition 244/350, London Country Life, 1934. Cloth, quarto, plus Chalmers, Partick R. A Fisherman's Angles, first edition, London Country Life, 1931. Cloth, illustrated by Norman Wilkinson, quarto, plus a quantity of related books in two boxes.
Lot 510
A D-Day, Scaled Folding Map 'Defences Creully' Sheet No. 37/18 S.E., stamped 'Top Secret' and dated May 1944, approx 28in x 21in (71cm x 53.5cm). Three linen-backed Military Edition (not to be published), ordnance survey scaled maps (i) East Anglia, 27in x 33in (68.5cm x 84cm), (ii) N.E. London & Epping Forest 27in x 33in (68.5cm x 84cm), (iii) England & Wales, sheet 9 A 42in x 33in (1070cm x 84cm) as used for pre D-day training; a British Army Officer's Sam Browne Belt, stamped 34; British Army issue Binoculars, bino-prism No.2 MkII, No.43639, dated 1942 with broad WD arrow devices; a U.S. Army Medical Department, First Aid Kit, in its waterproof metal container, containing most of original contents, (as issued to British and American DUKWs for D-day landings); and a British Army Service Corps, enamel and chrome-plated car badge, numbered 534 by J.R.G & S. of London. Provenance: Lieutenant Hansell, 536 General Transport Company (DUKWs, 21st Army Brigade, D-Day + 3 (9th June).
![[Books]. Williams, Captain Godfrey Trevelyan. The Historical Records of the Eleventh Hussars Prince Albert's Own, first edit](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10011/2756365/540-180-10011_468x382.jpg)
Lot 540
[Books]. Williams, Captain Godfrey Trevelyan. The Historical Records of the Eleventh Hussars Prince Albert's Own, first edition, Newnes, London 1908. Maroon cloth gilt, quarto; Lumley, Captain L.R. History of the Eleventh Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) 1908-1934, first edition, London 1936. Maroon cloth gilt, quarto; Clarke, Brigadier Dudley. The Eleventh at War, being The Story of the XIth Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) through the years 1934-1945, first edition, Joseph, London 1952. Maroon cloth, octavo; and two other works (5).
Lot 593
Mauchline Ware - A thimble case, of acorn form, 'Walmer Castle'; a thimble case, in the form of a bottle, 'Vernet-les-Bains, Les Thermes'; a tape measure, of acorn form, 'Admiralty Pier, Dover'; a thimble case, of drum form, 'Perranporth'; a thimble case, 'Peterborough Cathedral'; a trinket box, 'The Four Courts, Dublin'; and a book, Trachtenberg, David, & Keith, Thomas. Mauchline Ware: A Collectors Guide, first edition, Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge 2002, (7).
Lot 25
A plastic shop sign, circa 1970s, one side printed 'Dinky Diecast Toys' and the other 'Make It With Today's Meccano', 19cm x 112cm; together with a quantity of reference works, including McGimpsey, Kevin, & Orr, Stewart. Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys: The First Forty Years, first edition, Major Productions Ltd, Chester 1989; and forty Matchbox 1986 catalogues. Provenance: The sign ex-toy shop, formerly in use at Cowplain Models, near Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Lot 158
A limited edition print signed by the first post-apartheid South African test team to England in 1994, after a painting by Richard Ryall depicting captain Wessells leading the team out of the Lord's pavilion on the first day of the Test Match, signed in pencil on the lower margin by the artist and the full 21-man South African touring squad, numbered 602 of 950, framed & glazed, 57 by 67cm., 22 1/2 by 26 1/2in.
Lot 182
The first printing of the 1788 MCC Laws of Cricket in a newspaper, in a complete and original complete 8-page edition of The London Chronicle No. 5,119 for 25th to 28th July 1789, measuring 12 by 9in., set in three columns, the middle column of p.3 (numbered 91 in the publisher's sequence) is headed CRICKET, and after an introductory preamble about the English summer weather (!!!) there is a sub-heading titled LAWS OF THE GAME, which occupy one and one third columns, in very fine condition and with decorative red tax stamp The Marylebone Cricket Club was formed in 1787 and produced the first official Laws of the Game in 1788. Extensive research in contemporary journals has failed to produce an earlier printing in any other newspaper. The need for an official set of laws arose partly from the substantial wagers on matches played between teams whose patrons were English aristocrats like Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond. Reports show that numbers of 18th century cricket matches ended in violence as results were disputed, and these printed MCC laws end with a section on 'Betts'. The London Chronicle was a news-packed, thrice-weekly paper published by the author, poet, playwright, publisher editor and bookseller Robert Dodsley, who was a close friend of Samuel Johnson. It ran from 1757 until 1806. Eighteenth century papers were hand-printed on thicker and more robust paper made from rags and linen, which does not deteriorate like modern newsprint. This 220-year-old example is in outstanding condition with crisp printing on off-white untrimmed deckle edged sheets. There are 3 tiny holes in the first page which do not affect legibility. There is also a complete and very attractive (and collectable) red newspaper tax stamp at the foot of page 2. On February 16 this year a copy of the hand-written 1744 Laws of the Game of Cricket, printed around the edge of a large silk handkerchief, sold at auction for £5200. Given the durability of silk versus paper, it is likely that many more copies of the 1744 Laws of the Game printed on silk will have survived than of this original 1789 newspaper in this condition. The MCC Museum at Lords has both, but only acquired the rare 1789 paper earlier this year. A great rarity and collectible in fine condition of an organ that first broadcast the 'official laws' of cricket to the general public.
Lot 846
A Stewart Beckett limited edition print titled 'The Sorcerer's Three Apprentices', the image recording the first time that three top International footballers were awarded the title of European Footballer of the Year whilst playing in the same club team, from a limited edition of 350 of which only 100 were signed by all three players George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law, additionally signed by the artist, the print featuring Sir Matt Busby as the 'sorcerer,' unframed 51 by 40.5cm., 20 by 16in.; sold with a certificate of authenticity also signed by the artist, and photographs of Best, Law & Charlton at the print signing (5)
Lot 1037
A Royal Box edition of the 1914 F.A. Cup final programme Burnley v Liverpool played at the Crystal Palace 25th April, the regular programme bound into indigo blue leather covers with gilt tooled Royal Coat of Arms, chord & tassel along spine The 1914 F.A. Cup final was the first ever to be attended by a reigning monarch. King George V presented the Cup and medals.
Lot 408
Taverner, Eric 'Salmon fishing' published by the Lonsdale Library, London 1931, first edition, numbered 16 of 275 copies, signed by the author, gilt tooled full blue morocco, 4to, also Taverner, Eric 'Trout fishing from all angles', published by the Lonsdale Library, London, 1929, first edition, numbered 30 of 275 copies, signed by the author, 4to, full blue morocco
Lot 446
Neal, W K & Back, D H L 'The Mantons - Gun Makers' published by Herbert Jenkins, London 1967, first edition, illustrated blue cloth boards, 4to, also Burrard, Sir Gerald, 'The modern shot gun', published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd, London 1931,and eighteen other volumes of shooting interest (20)
Lot 49
JULIAN MARSHALL, THE ANNALS OF TENNIS, London: "The Field" Office, 1878, 4¼, First Edition, title printed in red and black, wood engraved frontispiece and upper cover with an interlacing geometric design incorporating two crossed tennis rackets and three balls, (covers slightly scuffed, full-length split between spine and lower cover, head of spine and corners worn, inner hinges split and repaired). The Annals was the most important work on Real Tennis to be published in the 19th Century. As Noel and Clark state (History of Tennis p.293) copies found there way into "the dedans of most tennis courts," and perhaps for that reason are often worn. Julian Marshall was tennis correspondent to The Field, and some chapters in his book first appear in the magazine in 1876 and 1877.. Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Tennis and Racket Sports, 16 June 1995, Lot 18. THIS LOT IS THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE TENNIS COLLECTOR
Lot 235
Blair Hughes-Stanton (British, 1902-1981) The Fates, 1956, wood engraving, signed, numbered and titled in pencil, 12 x 8cm. Literature: Hughes-Stanton, 38, Very rare signed proof wood engraving for The Wreck of the Golden Mary - only 12 signed proof impressions were ever printed from this block. In 1955 Blair Hughes-Stanton was asked to provide seven full page illustrations for a limited edition issue of The Wreck of the Golden Mary by Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, for the Allen Press in California.Ê The remarkable wood engravings that he produced for this show Hughes-Stanton's brilliant talent; together with David Jones (British, 1895-1974) Life in Death, 1928-1929, line engraving, 17 x 13cm. Literature: Cleverdon E186 and B47. Very good impression printed in blue-grey ink, as first issued in 1929, with full margins and deckle edge. David Jones's engravings for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge represent the culmination of his career as an engraver and were his last major works in this medium, and are considered his masterpiece.Ê From 1921-1924 Jones had worked with Eric Gill at Ditchling and he became engaged to Gill's daughter, Petra.Ê Jones then moved with the Gills to the Black Mountains of Wales, settling atÊCapel-y-ffin.Ê In 1926 Jones was approached by Douglas Cleverdon to make the engravings to illustrate a private press edition of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, which coincidentally was Jones's favourite poem.Ê Jones wrote an essay on it for Clover Hill Editions in 1972.ÊÊPartly due to the break-up of his engagement to Petra Gill, Jones made a late start on the engravings but became consumed by the idea of the project,Êand produced over 150 preparatory drawings for the final engravings.Ê Jones produced a series of ten entirely original line engravings on copper for this work, which were published by Douglas Cleverdon in 1929.ÊThe beauty of line and space in these engravings is without comparison
Lot 302
STRYPE (John) Annals of the Reformation, 2nd edition, in 3 vols, London: Thomas Edlin 1725-28, folio, age staining to first few leaves, calf (cracking to joints); Ecclesiastical Memorials, in 3 vols London: for John Wyat 1721, portrait frontispiece, panel calf (some joints split or cracked, internal age staining), armorial bookplate of John Orlebar of the Middle Temple Esq overleaf of titles (6)
Lot 313
Rerum Anglicarum Scriptorum Veterum, volume I, Oxford 1684; Historiae Anglicanae Scriptores Quinque, volume I, Oxford 1687, both folio, rebacked; Historiae Anglicanae Scriptores X, 1652, folio, water staining and fraying to first leaves, further lower marginal staining to fitst circa 100 leaves, detached upper board; WILKINS (David) Leges Anglo-Saxonicae Ecclesiasticae et Civiles, 1721, folio, worn panel calf, some yellowing; SPELMAN (Sir H) The English Works, 2nd edition 1727, bound with Posthumous Works, 1723, age spotting and discolouration, boards detached (5)
Lot 361
MILNE (A.A) Winnie the Pooh, first edition, London: Methuen and Co 1926, 8vo, illustrated by E H Shepard, green cloth gilt (lacking wrapper); The House at Pooh Corner, first edition 1928, 8vo, pink cloth gilt (spine faded) in discoloured and damaged dust wrapper; Now We are Six, first edition 1927, 8vo, red cloth gilt in discoloured and damaged dust wrapper (3)
Lot 388
First day covers. Various including 1976 60th anniversary Sir Tom Sopwith (signed); 2003 Everest Conquest cover, signed, limited edition No.285/1000, with Tenzing autograph to 25th anniversary pre-printed leaf with 7p printed stamp; Concorde flight 1984, signed by the pilot Captain Burton; USA VE Day Washington DC May 8,1945 (x 2); 9 other USA 1944/45 covers; various others later ( circa 80+items)
![[WILDE (Oscar)] The Importance of Being Ernest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People By The Author Of Lady Windermere's Fan, f](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10091/2750466/429-68-10091_468x382.jpg)
Lot 429
[WILDE (Oscar)] The Importance of Being Ernest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People By The Author Of Lady Windermere's Fan, first edition, London: Leonard Smithers and Co 1899, 4to, No.163 of 1000, fore and lower edges untrimmed, cloth gilt (discoloured and tatty, title and half title discoloured)
Lot 431
TREVELYAN (R C) Sisyphus an Operatic Fable, 1908, small 4to; STEVENSON (R L) Prayers Written at Vailima, 2nd impression 1910, illuminated by A Sangorski, vellum (silk ties broken), Provenance: ex Girton College with stamp; DAVIES (W H) Secrets, first edition 1924; PRIESTLEY (J B) Albert Goes Through, first edition 1933, illustrated by Blampied, blue cloth
Lot 437
DRINKWATER (John) Collection of signed and inscribed works to Eddie Marsh including A Book for Book Men, 1926; Preludes, 1922; Summer Harvest, 1933; Seeds of Time, 1921; Tides, 1917, all first editions in varying dust wrappers; together with FRY (Christopher) The First Born, second edition, with two autograph letters signed from the author to Mr Johns; THORNDIKE (Russell) The Further Adventures of Dr Syn, 85th thousand, paperback, inscribed by the author, and two others (9)
Lot 438
George Bernard Shaw The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God, third reprint of the first edition, London: Constable & Co Ltd 1932, inscribed 'Shaw Oct 1933' and with newspaper clipping of the author paste down facing half title, woodblock illustrations, printed covers (worn); together with five other volumes including two first editions by Shaw (6)
![WILDE (Oscar) The Picture of Dorian Gray, first edition in book form, London: Ward, Lock and Co [1891], 8vo, presentation co](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10091/2750466/448A-68-10091_468x382.jpg)
Lot 448A
WILDE (Oscar) The Picture of Dorian Gray, first edition in book form, London: Ward, Lock and Co [1891], 8vo, presentation copy inscribed by the author on the verso of the half title 'Frank, from his friend Oscar. Oct 22 '91', in worn bevelled boards with gilt design after Charles Ricketts (untrimmed, occasional finger soiling, sewing weak, lacking original vellum spine strip, in need of rebacking) The novel was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in July 1890. The inscription may be to Frank Richardson who would have known Wilde through his friend Ada Leverson*. By family repute this copy has been in the same ownership as Sherard's 'Oscar Wilde', Hermes Press 1902, included in this lot, which has Frank Richardson's bookplate designed by Charles Sykes to the inside front cover. Equally this might be Frank Harris, who edited the English literary journal 'The Fortnightly Review' from 1886-1894 and who was a friend of Wilde. *Reference: Guy (Josephine) The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Historical Criticism, Intentions, The Soul of Man, volume 4, OUP, page xl. together with SHERARD (R H) Oscar Wilde, Hermes Press 1902; The Happy Prince, second edition 1889 (poor condition); Twelve Portraits by William Rothenstein, 1929 folio, cloth (4)
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