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Donaldson (Julia) A Squash and a Squeeze, first edition, illustrations by Axel Scheffler, original pictorial boards, spine faded, otherwise fine, 4to, 1993.⁂ The author's first book, rare in commerce. Due to the infrequency of its appearance in commerce, is likely to have had a very limited print run. It also marks the first collaboration between the author and illustrator, whose partnership would later go on to create The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Room on the Broom amongst others.

Turrecremata (Johannes de) Quaestiones Evangeliorum de tempore et de sanctis, 2 parts in 2 vol., collation: I: [a10 b-z8] II: [A10 B-K8 L M10], 286 ff. of 288 (lacking fol. 187 and 288, both blank; with fol. 1 blank), 35 lines, Gothic type, initials in red (part. 1 some with marginal flourishes), paragraph-marks and initial-strokes in red, f.286 with faint ink library stamp to verso and small marginal paper repair, scattered ff. with light marginal damp-stains, some instances of minor soiling, later blind-stamped calf (not uniform), folio (278 x 193mm.), Nuremberg, Friedrich Creussner, 1478.⁂ Second or third edition of this interpretation of the gospels by the Spanish Dominican Juan de Torquemada. The first edition was published in Rome 1477 by Johannes Schurener de Bopardia, followed by two editions in 1478; ours and that by Petrus in Altis, de Olpe in Cologne. Torquemada was Cardinal of St. Sixtus from 1439, and was an important figure at the councils of Basel and Florence. He was the uncle of the Grand Inquisitor Tomas de Torquemada. Provenance: Franciscans of Ingolstadt (ink inscription at head of fol.2). Literature: BMC II, 450; Goff T-564; Hain 15711 & 15712; GW M48299; Bod-inc T-287; BSB-Ink T-565; ISTC it00546000.

Du Maurier (Daphne) Rebecca, first edition, cut signed presentation inscription from the author "With best wishes from Daphne du Maurier" laid down to pastedown, light toning, original cloth, spine lightly faded and ends lightly bumped, dust-jacket, lightly faded, tears repaired and expert paper restorations and retouching, heavier to spine and joints, still in effect an excellent example overall, 8vo, 1938.

Ekwensi (Cyprian) Beautiful Feathers, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on title, small ink smudge to title (not to inscription), original boards, slight toning to upper edge, spine tips a little bumped, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine, short nick to head of lower panel, light rubbing and creasing to spine tips and corners, some light surface soiling to lower panel, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, 1963.⁂ A good association copy, inscribed to Adelaide McGuinn Cromwell Hill (1919-2019), an African-American pioneer who co-founded the African Studies Center at Boston University in 1959, was the first African-American instructor at Hunter College and at Smith College and was appointed as the first African-American Library Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1974.

Fleming (Ian) Casino Royale, first edition, first impression, light spotting to edges and endpapers, ink inscription to front fee endpaper, crease to pp.17-18, original black boards with heart motif in red to upper cover, spine lettered in red, slight shelf-lean, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, first issue dust-jacket without Sunday Times review, price-clipped, slight dulling to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped with chip to head of spine touching author's name, small portion of insect damage to upper fore-edge, lower panel with light spotting and browning, 1 or 2 very short nicks to head and foot of upper panel with some light creasing but a very good copy overall, 8vo, 1953.

Fleming (Ian) For Your Eyes Only, first edition, original boards, spine ends very lightly bumped, dust-jacket, light creasing to upper edge, one or two light nicks to lower edge, very faint surface soiling to lower panel, otherwise an excellent example, 8vo, 1960.

Ford (Ford Madox) "Ford Madox Hueffer". The Good Soldier, first edition, first issue, with London publisher listed above that in New York and this work listed as "The Saddest Story" in the advertisements, light crease to half-title, pp.21-22 with subtle repair to head, occasional light spotting, the odd light stain, mostly marginal, endpapers a little browned, original cloth, lightly rubbed, covers a little bowed and darkened, some neat repairs to spine, [Connolly 27], 8vo, 1915.⁂ "This is the saddest story I have ever heard". One of the great novels of the 20th century, and a landmark in modernist writing.

Forester (C.S.) The African Queen, first American edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "G. Belcher from C. S. Forester" on front free endpaper, light scattered spotting, original cloth, recased with some repairs to spine ends, lightly rubbed, preserved in custom drop-back box, 8vo, Boston, 1935.

Pufendorf (Samuel) De Rebus a Carolo Gustavo Sveciæ rege gestis Commentariorum ..., first edition, additional engraved title, 12 engraved portrait plates, 113 only (of 115) engraved double-page plates, plans and maps, large panorama bound upside-down, engraved illustrations, engraved initials, head- and tail-pieces, I3 becoming loose, 3Y1 with tear into text and neat old repair, 2Z1 with small marginal hole, 4K1 with short marginal tear affecting odd letter, bookplates, contemporary calf, rubbed, bumping to corners and spine extremities, small tears to spine head, folio, Nuremberg, 1696.⁂ Including the large panorama of Stockholm, which depicts the funeral procession of Charles X Gustav. Provenance: Bookplate of Lord Walpole of Woolterton; and of Mannington Hall.

Greene (Graham) Loser Takes All, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Eddie - this complete abortion, but I'm so tired of Good + Evil. with love, Graham, Jan 30 1955" on front free endpaper, lightly spotted, manuscript correction in later hand to p.81, original cloth, spine and top edge lightly faded, dust-jacket, one short closed tear to upper panel tail repaired with tape verso, otherwise a very sharp and bright copy, [Wobbe A34], 8vo, 1955.⁂ An intriguing inscription to Edward Sackville-West, referencing Greene's first published departure from his usual moralist themes to an experiment with comedy. Though Greene and Sackville-West missed each other at Oxford, their literary careers overlapped from the mid-20s, and both converted to Catholicism. Sackville-West was one of very few whose literary opinion Greene respected. Loser Takes All is thus "an attempt to link comedy (especially satire, parody and burlesque) to the religious thriller" - Wobbe p.102.

Greene (Graham) Ways of Escape, first edition, author's personal file copy, signed on title and with signed letter of provenance loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, very light creases to spine head, otherwise fine, custom drop-back box, 8vo, 1980.

Ishiguro (Kazuo) A Pale View of Hills, first edition, signed by the author on title, original boards, dust-jackets, mint copy, 8vo, 1982.

Ishiguro (Kazuo) The Remains of the Day, first edition, signed by the author on title, original boards, dust-jacket, mint copy, 8vo, 1989.⁂ This Booker Prize-winning book was the basis for the classic 1993 Merchant & Ivory film adaptation. Rare in such remarkable condition.

Kuznetsov (Anatoly) Babi Yar, first English uncensored edition, translated by David Floyd, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Mr M. G. Millard - with very best wishes for the invaluable help he has given me. A Anatoli. 14/xii 1970 London" to half-title, a few spots to endpapers, original boards, some light fading and slight bowing to covers, dust-jacket, very light fading to spine, slight rubbing to spine tips and corners, very short nick to foot of upper panel, an excellent example, 8vo, 1970.⁂ An inscribed copy of the soviet writer Kuznetsov's most acclaimed work in its complete, unredacted form. We can trace no other signed examples. Kuznetsov grew up Kiev district of Kurenivka in modern-day Ukraine near the large Babi Yar ravine which would become infamous as the site of a number of massacres carried out by the Nazi regime. Ultimately between 100,000 and 150,000 people were murdered at the ravine and buried there in mass graves. Kuznetsov's novel was born out of the notes he began taking while a child growing up in the area and hearing rumours of the killings. The novel was first published in Yunost magazine in 1966 and then in shortened form in 1967. It was not until Kuznetsov's defection to the UK in 1968 that he could publish he preferred, unredacted, edition in book form complete with passages that were highly-critical of the Soviet regime.

Lawrence (Margery) Master of Shadows, first edition, author's own copy with her ink ownership inscription and address to endpaper, followed by the name and address of her agent, Lawrence Pollinger and an additional note in her hand to the head of the contents p. "Miss Lawrence considers 'Saloozy' the most likely plot for filming", foxing to rear endpapers, some edge-spotting, original boards, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, spine tips a little creased, light rubbing to extremities, a very good example overall, 8vo, 1959.⁂ The author's own copy of this scarce collection of tales featuring the occult detective Dr. Miles Pennoyer.

Le Carré (John) The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, first edition, cut signature of the author on title, spotting to edges, original boards, very light sunning to spine, dust-jacket, very light sunning to spine, minor chipping to spine tips, an excellent copy, 8vo, 1963.

Lewis (C.S.) The Great Divorce, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author dated June 1946 with 5-stanza autograph poem "The Meteorite" to front free endpaper, original cloth, spine slightly darkened, some light marking to covers, 8vo, 1945.⁂ Lewis' Christian novella, with his allegorical poem "The Meteorite", first published in journal form in 1946. The version of the poem here contains a few differences to those found in print and indicates that Lewis continued to tinker with the poem after publication.

Lewis (C.S.) The Silver Chair, first edition, illustrations by Pauline Baynes, light browning to pictorial endpapers, original cloth, slight shelf-lean, lightly discoloured, dust-jacket, laminated with some tape repairs, spine and lower cover browned, light surface soiling and bumped to edges, still overall a bright copy, 4to, 1953.

Mantel (Hilary) Ben Miles and George Miles. The Wolf Hall Picture Book, first edition, signed by all three authors on title, photographic illustrations, original boards, fine, 4to, 2022.⁂ Rare signed by all three. The Wolf Hall Picture Book was begun as a research project by Ben Miles (cast at Thomas Cromwell for the theatrical adaptation of the books) visiting the places of London inhabited by Cromwell.

Milne (A. A.) Winnie-the-Pooh, first edition, illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, original de luxe binding of red limp calf, gilt, a little rubbed, spine ends repaired, 1926; and similar first editions in de luxe bindings of Now We Are Six and The House at Pooh Corner, 8vo (3)

Milne (A. A.) The House at Pooh Corner, first edition, illustrations and pictorial endpapers by E. H. Shepard, ink gift inscription to frontispiece recto, browning and ink ownership inscription to endpapers, original pictorial cloth, light sunning to spine, a few small marks to upper cover, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, dust-jacket, spine a little darkened, slight chipping and fraying to head, minor chipping to foot of spine and corner tips, a very good copy, 8vo, 1928.

*** Please note, the description of this lot has changed ***Mitchell (Margaret) Gone With the Wind, first English edition, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, spine ends and corners a little chipped with small portion of loss to head of spine and lower joint, light rubbing to extremities, with original Daily Mail Book of the Month wraparound band (neatly repaired at joints and a little spotted), preserved in custom drop-back box, 8vo, 1936.⁂ The first English edition of Mitchell's hugely successful Civil War novel, rarer than its American counterpart in the jacket, especially so with the wraparound.

Naughton (Bill) Alfie, first edition, signed by the author, additional signed presentation inscription from his wife to title, 2pp. manuscript draft of the work in the author's hand loosely inserted, these additionally signed with presentation inscription from the author's wife to same recipient, folds, original boards, dust-jacket, light creasing and chipping to edges and corners, otherwise excellent, 8vo,1966.⁂ Signed by the author and warmly inscribed by his wife, Ema, to Laurence Foster, formerly Head of Drama for RTÉ ("Thank you for taking 'Alfie' to Ireland").

Neruda (Pablo) Los Versos del Capitan, first edition, one of only 44 copies for subscribers, title vignette and illustrations, list of subscribers, original printed wrappers with vignette of Gorgon's head to upper cover, covers spotted, spine worn and becoming detached, small tear to lower cover, 8vo, Naples, Arte Tipographica [Angelo Rossi], 1952.⁂ First edition of one of Neruda's rarest poetical works. This is copy number 20, for Bruno Molajoli (the Italian art historian). The work was first issued anonymously for subscribers before an Argentinian edition revealed his identity. The work is a series of love poems composed for Matilde Urrutia (listed as subscriber no.1), his new muse following his separation from his wife Delia del Carril.

Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first paperback edition, with "Joanne Rowling", no space between "Taylor" and "1997" and full 10 to 1 number line on title verso, "wand" listed twice on p. 53 ex-library copy but only with a stamp to copyright page, margins lightly toned, light pen mark to p.9, original pictorial wrappers with misprint "Philospher's" to lower cover, rather creased, rubbing along joints and edges, publisher's laminate peeling away at upper corner, spine faded, 8vo, 1997.

Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition, first state with line break on p.7, original pictorial boards, fine, dust-jacket, a mint copy, 8vo, 1999.⁂ A superb example of the third novel in the Harry Potter series.

Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition, first impression, second state with corrected text on p. 7 and "J. K. Rowling" to copyright p. but without advertisement at rear, original boards, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, spine lightly faded with very light creasing to edges, otherwise fine, [Errington 187], 8vo, 1999.

Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, first edition, signed by the author on title and several members of the cast for the film on endpaper, PSA/DNA letter of authenticity loosely inserted along with 2 tickets from the London Premiere and Cast & Crew Screening for the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, light creasing to foot of spine, "Signed by the Author at Waterstones" sticker to upper cover, 8vo, 2003.⁂ One of the most difficult titles to find signed. Cast signatures include Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and Richard Griffiths.

Salinger (J.D.) The Catcher in the Rye, first edition, ownership name in pencil to pastedown, faint number stamp to endpaper, original boards, first printing dust-jacket with correct positioning of 'R' on front flap and photographer credited on lower panel, spine and lower panel browned, expert repairs and retouches along joints and edges, heavier to lower panel, still in effect an excellent example, Boston, 8vo, 1951.⁂ A handsome copy of the seminal novel, one of the great works of 20th century American fiction.

Steinbeck (John) Sweet Thursday, first edition, first issue with red top edge, signed by the author on title, original cloth, spine ends bumped, dust-jacket, very light creases to spine ends, otherwise a fine copy, 8vo, New York, 1954.⁂ A spectacular copy, rare signed.

Milne, A.A - The House At Pooh Corner with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, first edition, 1928, publ. Methuen & Co. Ltd., full cloth with gilt decoration

11 Boxed diecast models to include 2 x Maisto 1/18 Premiere Edition Mercedes Benz 500k Typ Special Roadster (1 x red & 1 x white), 2 x Vitesse 1/43 Mini Rally Series (29512 & 29513), 2 x Corgi (CC82290 24ct Gold Plated Austin Cooper & VA 09404 Vauxhall Astra SXi) 2 x 1/76 Exclusive First Editions (11903 Harrington Cavalier & 15104DL Bristol City), 1 x Mattel Hot Wheels P9954 Ferrari 458 Italia & 1 x Dinky 263 Airport Fire Rescue Tender

James Bond - Corgi 99195 Limited Edition First Shot Aston Martin DB5 & DBS diecast model set, 1:36 scale, no. 226 of 300 produced, housed within a wooden case with card sleeve, both models signed to the base by the Designer from the R&D department in China, with 'Casino Royale Poker Chip' which also doubles as the limited edition certificate. Diecast ex, case & sleeve gd to vg

Pokémon Trading Cards - Complete Wizards Of The Coast Gym Challenge Set with 1 x First Edition Koga's Beedrill plus Brocks Vulpix W Promo, cards vg to ex

Pokémon Trading Cards - Complete Wizards Of The Coast Pokemon Base Set cards, no shadowless cards & 1 x first edition example (Machamp 3/102) contained within original Wizards Of The Coast binder, all cards vg to ex

* DAVID SHRIGLEY OBE (SCOTTISH b. 1968) I LOVED YOU FROM THE FIRST MOMENT I SAW YOU open edition print on fabricmounted, framed and under glassimage size 21.5cm x 13.5cm, overall size 35cm x 26cm

John Gierach demonstrates once again that fishing, when done right, is as much a philosophical pursuit as a sport. Hard cover book first edition, first printing, 213 pages. Signed on the full title page. Artist: John GierachIssued: 2005Dimensions: 6"L x 1"W x 8.75"HCountry of Origin: USAManufacturer: Simon and SchusterCondition: Age related wear.

Hiram Powers (American, 1805-1872): A very rare and early carved white marble ideal portrait bust of Ginevra, (first version)The serene maiden clad in classical drapery to her shoulders, her loosely dressed coiffure with trailing chignon adorned with a pearl diadem, the rear signed H POWERS Sculpt, raised on a swept circular socle, supported on rouge marble plinth, 70.3cm high overallFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate UK family collection, Clevedon, Somerset, England. Acquired sometime in the late 1960s and by repute purchased at a Bristol (England) house sale, thence by descent. Arguably the greatest and most influential American Neoclassical sculptor of the nineteenth century, Hiram Powers achieved international recognition for his near life-size marble figure of The Greek Slave, which at the time became one of the most famous Orientalist works of art in the world. The figure was subsequently taken on a tour of America in the late 1840's, as well as holding pride of place in the United States contribution to the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.With humble beginnings in the state of Vermont, Powers moved with his family to Cincinnati in Ohio when he began to assist the Russian émigré sculptor Frederick Eckstein, training in the rudiments of sculpture. Whilst a pupil at Eckstein's Academy in the late 1820s, he began to produce portrait busts whilst also taking up commissions on the East coast of the country. By 1837 he had secured funding from a Colonel John S. Preston allowing him to relocate to Florence, Italy. Although originally intended as a temporary move, his love of the city with its rich artistic tradition, its proximity to the marble quarries of Carrara and Seravezza, and the influence and the encouragement of an Anglo-American expatriate community of sculptors led to him making Florence his permanent home. Initially trained in the skill of marble carving by a fellow Florentine expatriate sculptor, Horatio Greenough, Powers subsequently expanded his workshop, employing a variety of skilled craftsmen to assist in moulding, casting and carving. With a significant and successful high-profile business, wealthy American and European clients flocked to his studio, commissioning both portrait and 'ideal' bust subjects. In addition, Powers also went on to influence further generations of artists and sculptors living in Florence. As a Swedenborgian or 'New Churchman', Powers believed that 'the legitimate aim of art should be spiritual and not animal' and that the natural body was merely a veil over the soul and spiritual body. This belief inspired him to create 'ideal' sculpture based on subjects from history, religion, philosophy and mythology. Representing an archetypal beauty, these 'ideal' subjects were at the time highly regarded and considered to be the pinnacle of the artist and sculptors most worthwhile and creative endeavour. Powers first serious venture into 'ideal' sculpture was his bust of Ginevra dating from this earliest time in Florence in 1837-8. It was inspired by the poem 'Italy' by the English poet Samuel Rogers (1763-1855), which told the story of a young bride who vanishes on her wedding night and is then found dead in a chest more than fifty years later still wearing her wedding ring bearing her name. The bust, finely carved in a high Neoclassical style, depicts the doomed bride as a goddess clad in drapery with a pearl adorned diadem. It was later paired with a pendant work by Powers depicting perhaps his most famous 'ideal' female bust, that of Proserpine, the Roman goddess which was begun in 1839 but not completed until 1843. Proving to be immensely popular, Powers produced Proserpine in different versions, some with more simplified bases and in reduced edition sizes up until 1873. However, although Ginevra was a more short-lived and hence rarer composition, a second perhaps less severe version which was modelled some twenty years later by the sculptor whilst visiting his daughter in England which was possibly more suited to the tastes of the time and appears to have been more widely reproduced with a number of replica copies apparently ordered by English clients.Of the very limited number of known commissioned marble replica's of the first edition of the bust (the original plaster being presumed destroyed), these are listed in Richard P. Wunder's, Hiram Powers, Vermont Sculptor, 1805-1873, volume II, Catalogue of Works but include no documented English commissions. Only two are apparently of a comparable but slightly larger size including their circular socles, measuring 30 inches (76cm) high. One, which is signed 'HIRAM POWERS Sculpt' includes a dedication to 'N Longworth Esq' and is now in the Cincinnati Art Museum (acc. No. 1893.63) whilst the other, also signed 'HIRAM POWERS Sculpt' is now in the Clermont Museum, Clermont State Park, New York State (acc. No. X154a). Of the other listed replicas, all are apparently smaller in size at 24 inches (61cms) high, although it seems likely that the heights of these busts are recorded without the addition of socle bases. Of this group, four are listed as 'not located', whilst the final one, an unfinished bust found in Powers studio at the time of his death is now in the collection of Washington, DC NMAA SI (acc. No. 1968.155.23). Of the busts which are 'not located', these are as follows:1.) Ordered by George Tiffany, Baltimore, Md. 2.) Ordered by Stephen Clarendon Philips, Salem. Mass. 3.) Ordered by Dr Alban Goldsmith, New York. 4.) No details given.Given that the offered bust is also approximately 24 in. (61cm high) without its socle, it seems possible that it could be one of these unlocated busts, the most likely candidate being the fourth example where no details of the commission are provided. However, although it could be that the bust made its way to England directly from Power's studio in Florence given that the majority of Powers early commissions came from his fellow country men, it is also possible the bust may have come to Bristol in England by way of an Anglo-American family connection given Bristol's strong shipping links to the US, perhaps via the flourishing tobacco trade in the 19th century. Related LiteratureR. P. Wunder, Hiram Powers Vermont Sculptor, 1805 -1873, Newark, Delaware, 1990, p. 153-157.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

δ John Farleigh (1900-1965)Seated nude; Life studyTwo pencil on paper, circa 1939, the first signed in pencil, on wove paper, image 220 x 150mm (8 3/4 x 5 3/4in) and similar; together withCamelliaLithograph printed in colours, 1938, signed, dated and titled in pencil, numbered from the edition of 10, with margins, sheet 335 x 235mm (13 1/8 x 9 1/4in) (3)Provenance: Gift from the artist to Eve Sheldon-Williams, who was taught by Farleigh at the Central School of Art;thence by descent.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

NO RESERVE δ Valerie Thornton (1931-1991)Langham; Forest; UntitledThree etchings with aquatint printed in colours, circa 1956-71, each signed in pencil, the first dated 1971, the second dated 1956 and inscribed 'Artist's Proof', from various edition sizes, on wove paper, largest image 425 x 635mm (16 3/4 x 25in)'Forest' with the label for The Minories, Colchester.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

NO RESERVE Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938)Fishing Boats, VeniceEtching, circa 1910, signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size, on wove paper, plate 150 x 165mm (5 3/4 x 6 3/8in)Provenance: With Abbott and Holder, London;Together with:Robert Kipness (b.1931)First Dust of SummerLithograph printed in colours, 1980, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 250, on wove paper, sheet 440 x 350mm (17 3/4 x 14in)and another etching by Terence D. Young (3)

BARRYMORE ETHEL: (1879-1959) American actress, Academy Award winner. Book signed, being a hardback edition of Memories, First Edition (as stated 'C-E') published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1955. Limited edition number 88 of 265, signed and numbered by Barrymore to a printed 8vo limitations page neatly tipped in to the verso of the half title page. Bound in black linen boards with gilt stamped facsimile signature of the actress and with black cloth spine with gilt stamped title. Lacking the slipcase. Some light age wear, about VG

ERNST MAX: (1891-1976) German painter, sculptor, printmaker and graphic artist, a primary pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealism in Europe. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of the monograph Max Ernst by Patrick Waldberg, First edition with French text, edited and published by Jean-Jacques Pauvert, Paris, 1958. With numerous illustrations, some in colour, the selection of which was supervised by Ernst and with the artist also designing the initial letters for the chapter headings. Signed and inscribed by Ernst to the half-title page in blue ink, also adding an ink drawing of Loplop, Father Superior of the Birds, the alter ego of Ernst, in his hand. Attractively bound in the publisher's original cloth. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

RIVERA DIEGO: (1886-1957) Mexican painter. T.L.S., Diego Rivera, one page, 4to, Coyoacan, Mexico, 3rd February 1947, to Nettie King. Rivera thanks his correspondent for her kind letter, continuing 'I am ready to wait for the decision of the publisher provided that I could have the hope of your coming down to discuss the matter, and that of course more for the pleasure of seeing you again' and further stating 'The Christmas cards interest me, specially on account of being in the good company of painters such as you mention, but the only trouble is to have to do the sketches without knowing the results the[y] may have. The most difficult part of it is to imagine and do the composition for the painting. The actual price for my sketches are around the amount you announce as the possible advance, which makes it difficult to risk the work without being sure of the profit obtained by it. This is why being interested in your proposition, I hope you find a solution to the situation I present'. Together with three carbon typed retained copies of letters from Nettie King to Rivera, each one page, 4to, New York, January - September 1947, discussing the project for providing paintings to be reproduced on Christmas cards, to which other artists including Norman Rockwell and Picasso are contributing, as well as the possibility of Rivera making illustrations for a book ('It is very secret to this point because I am trying to get a large first edition publication and I am presenting the matter with suggestions to have you illustrate the book. Naturally these things take lots of time and lots of maneuvering [sic]. I still feel very confident that we will get it'), and also sending good wishes to Rivera's lovely and charming wife, hoping that she is recovering her health quickly. One staple to the upper left corner of Rivera's letter and some chipping to the edges of King's letters, G to VG, 4

`I am neither a man, nor an angel, nor a devil. I am a kind of literary mechanic…´ BALZAC HONORÉ DE: (1799-1850) French Novelist and Playwright. Best known for his masterwork novel La Comedie Humaine, a multi-novel collection of novels written over twenty years. An excellent content A.L.S., `Balzac´, three pages, 8vo, n.p., 18th [October] 1831, to Samuel-Henry Berthoud, in French. Balzac sends an extremely interesting and unusual content letter referring to himself, as writer, and stating in part `Songez qu'il m'est impossible de vous envoyer la Peau de Chagrin avant une huitaine de jours, vous savez ce que sont les exigences des libraires. Gosselin a gardé toute la première édition pour la vente, - nous avons deux volumes de réimprimés et le 3e ne durera pas longtemps à faire, - ainsi vous aurez 3 beaux volumes décents et honorables au lieu de deux. - J'ai été assassiné par des obligations de journalisme et de plus, je suis forcé d'aller ces jours-ci en Touraine pour une affaire fort désagréable, sans cela j'eusse été vous voir avec un plaisir que je ne saurais exprimer. - Du reste, je n'en ai pas perdu l'espoir, et je crois que la Flandre me verra en Octobre. J'aurai trois ou quatre jours à vous donner, si Dieu le veut. - Si je ne vous ai pas écrit c'est à cause des énormes travaux dans lesquels je suis engagé par suite des besoins pécuniaires que ma maladie et mon inaction forcée m'ont faits´ (Translation: `Remember that it is impossible for me to send you La Peau de Chagrin before a week, you know what the demands of booksellers are. Gosselin has kept the whole first edition for sale, - we have two volumes of reprints and the 3rd won't last long to be made, - so you'll have 3 nice decent and honourable volumes instead of two. - I was murdered by journalism obligations and moreover, I am forced to go to Touraine these days on a very disagreeable business, otherwise I would have gone to see you with a pleasure that I cannot express. - Besides, I have not lost hope, and I believe that Flanders will see me in October. I'll have three or four days to give you, God willing. - If I have not written to you it is because of the enormous work in which I am engaged as a result of the pecuniary needs that my illness and my forced inaction have caused me…´) Balzac further refers to friendship concepts and to himself, including his personal view of himself as writer, saying `Croyez, mon bon ami, que nul mieux que moi ne connais les douceurs de l'amitié, ses lois, et j'ai si bien senti parfois dans la vie le charme qu'il y a d'être aimé que je comprends admirablement bien les pensées dont vous êtes actuellement assailli sur ces étranges amitiés parisiennes qui veulent de l'actualité, qui oublient l'absent, qui souvent s'en moquent. Mais je voudrais vous voir entraîné par notre courant, je voudrais que vous connussiez de quelle religion cordiale vous êtes l'objet, et que de fois une sincère et vive exclamation qui m'échappe vous est accordée au détriment de mes amis présents. Je suis ni un homme, ni ange, ni un diable. Je suis une espèce de mécanique à littérature, je suis hébété de travail. L'autre jour, nous deux Nodier, nous nous confessions que nous nous arrachions les cheveux par moments faute de pouvoir réaliser nos promesses et de ne nous trouver sans un mot à écrire avec des idées plein la tête…´ (Translation: `Believe, my good friend, that no one knows better than I the sweetness of friendship, its laws, and I have sometimes felt so well in life the charm of being loved that I understand admirably well the thoughts with which you are currently assailed on these strange Parisian friendships which want topicality, which forget the absent, which often make fun of it. But I would like to see you carried away by our current, I would like you to know what cordial religion you are the object of, and how often a sincere and lively exclamation which counts out of me is granted to you to the detriment of my present friends. I am neither a man, nor an angel, nor a devil. I'm a kind of literary mechanic, I'm dazed with work. The other day, Nodiers and I, we confessed that we were tearing our hair out at times because we were unable to fulfill our promises and finding ourselves without a word to write with our heads full of ideas…´) Before concluding Balzac sends and advise to his correspondent, saying `Songez qu'il ne suffit pas d'avoir du talent, des amis prêts à vous servir. Il y a un fait à accomplir, une entente…´ (Translation: `Remember that it is not enough to have talent, friends ready to serve you. There is a fact to be accomplished, an agreement…´) With address leaf in the hand of Balzac, bearing remnants of a former red wax seal and few postmarks. Overall age wear, creasing and small staining, otherwise G Samuel-Henry Berthoud (1804-1891) French Editor of Musée des Familles and friend of Balzac.  La Peau de Chagrin (1831) known in English as The Magic Skin and The Wild Ass´s Skin is a novel by Balzac which belongs to the Etudes Philosophiques sequence of novels La Comedie Humaine The work tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen (untanned skin from a wild ass) that fulfills his every desire. For each wish granted, however, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy. 

PROUST MARCEL: (1871-1922) French Novelist and Essayist. Best known for his major novel A la Recherche du Temps Perdu (`In search of Lost Time´). An excellent A.L.S., `Marcel Proust´, one page, 8vo, Paris, `Mercredi soir 7h, 9 B[ouleva]rd Malesherbes´, 4th September 1895, to Monsieur Jeantet, in French. Proust states `Monsieur Je repars ce soi ren Bretagne…´ (Translation `Sir, I am going back this evening to Bretagne…´), Further referring to his works and their edition, saying `Je vous envoie mes épreuves corrigées. Je crains qu´on ne fasse des erreurs quant aux épigraphes, vous serais bien reconnaissant d´y veiller´ (Translation: `I send you my corrected proofs. I am concerned about them making mistakes to the epigraphs, I would be very grateful if you would take care of it´) To a post-scriptum and beneath his signature, Proust adds `J´ai chez moi le double de l´épreuve dans le cas ou il vous serait nécessaire´ (Translation: `I have at home the copy of the proof in case you would need it´) The first page of the bifolium is lightly adhered at the upper and lower right corners to the integral leaf, and the whole lightly and attractively mounted to a pale cream card matt to an overall size of 9.5 x 12.5, (24.5 cm x 31.2 cm) evidently for the purposes of previous framing. Accompanied by the original envelope, postmarked and stamped. VG Felix Jeantet was the Director of the Revue Hebdomadaire.Proust most probably refers in this letter to his work La Mort de Baldassare Silvande which was published in October 1895 in the Revue.

MILNE A. A.: (1882-1956) English author, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino by Samuel Butler, published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1931 (as No.25 of The Life and Letters Series). Signed and inscribed by Milne to the front free endpaper, 'For Moon, with love from Blue' and dated Christmas 1940 in his hand. An excellent association copy inscribed by Milne to his son, Christopher Robin, using their family names. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front cover, the spine and board edges a little faded and with some minor foxing to the front free endpaper. About VG Christopher Robin Milne (1920-1996) English author and bookseller, the only child of A. A. Milne. As a child he was the basis of the character Christopher Robin in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. At the time the present copy was inscribed Christopher Robin Milne had completed his first year at Trinity College, Cambridge and was awaiting his call-up papers with the expectation of beginning training in November 1940. Milne failed his medical examination; however his father used his influence to get Milne a position as a sapper with the second training battalion of the Royal Engineers. He received his commission in July 1942 and was posted to the Middle East and Italy. A. A. Milne had decided on the name Billy before his son was born, although without the intention of christening him William. Instead, each parent chose a name, hence the legal name Christopher Robin. He was referred to within the family as Billy Moon, a combination of his nickname and his childhood mispronunciation of Milne. 

PYNCHON THOMAS: (1937-     ) American novelist. An extremely rare book signed and inscribed, being a soft cover edition of The Secret Integration, First Edition published by Aloes Books, London, 1980, one of a limited edition of 2,500 copies, with a cover collage and frontispiece illustration by Joe Tilson. Signed and inscribed by Pynchon ('For Irving - Thomas Pynchon') to the inside front cover. Some very minimal, light age wear and a few minor stains to the back cover, otherwise VG

ITALIAN EXPEDITION TO K2: An excellent vintage signed 12 x 15.5 photograph by twelve members of the Italian Expedition to K2 in 1954, which resulted in the Italian climbers Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli becoming the first people to reach the summit of K2 on 31st July 1954, the image depicting the second highest mountain in the world as captured during Prince Luigi Amedeo, the Duke of the Abruzzi's mountaineering expedition to K2 in 1909, with the credit stamp of the Vittorio Sella Institute of Alpine Photography to the verso (printed in October 1954 in a limited edition to celebrate the success of the Italian expedition), individually signed to the lower white border by Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli, Erich Abram, Ugo Angelino, Walter Bonatti, Mario Fantin, Cirillo Floreanini, Pino Gallotti, Guido Pagani, Ubaldo Rey, Gino Solda and Sergio Viotto. All have signed with their names alone in blue and black inks. About EX 

ALDRIN BUZZ: (1930- ) American astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon. Book signed, being a hardback edition of Reaching for the Moon, First American Edition published by Harper Collins, 2005. Signed by Aldrin with his name alone in black ink at the head of the title page and also signed by the book's illustrator, Wendell Minor. Accompanied by the dust jacket (minor faults). Together with a very small swatch of kapton foil from the Columbia Command Module which carried Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on their historic Apollo XI mission to the moon, neatly mounted to a 4to certificate of authenticity signed by Aldrin. VG to EX, 2

BARTHROPP PADDY: (1920-2008) British Wing Commander, a fighter pilot and flying ace who participated in the Battle of Britain during World War II. From 1942-45 Barthropp was a German Prisoner of War, spending some time at Stalag Luft III and contributing to the 'Great Escape'. Small selection of signed printed images, photocopies etc. of various sizes (8 x 11.5 and smaller) some neatly removed from books or magazines, the different images depicting Barthropp in uniform poses and one showing various pieces of World War II memorabilia associated with the pilot including his escaper's silk map of Germany, cutlery from Stalag Luft III, miniature medals etc. All are signed in ink or pencil, some with additional comments or inscriptions etc. Also including a signed and inscribed hardback edition of Paddy - The Life and Times of Wing Commander Patrick Barthropp DFC AFC, First Edition published by J & KH Publishing, Hailsham, 2001. Signed and inscribed by Barthropp to the front free endpaper, 'A few tales from a long time ago when cigarettes were 10p for 20. Our pay was 68p a day & some clown hadn't invented counsillors (sic)'. Generally VG, 5 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)Veduta degli Avanzi della circonferenza della antiche Fabbriche..., etching, 46.5 x 61.5cm * With typed label verso inscribed 'First Edition' impression, probably posthumous Roman printing, pre-1800, before Paris Edition Prov. Coll Sir Reginald Blomfield, Christies 1970 Appears to be in good condition overall.

A quantity of mixed books to include Complete Works of Charles Dickens, military and war related examples, Horological and other books, along with a 39th edition St John Ambulance First Aid book, dated 1940 Location:

Gerald Coulson (1926-2021), by and after, Last Quiet Moment, signed, limited edition lithograph, 10/600, 55cm x 70cm; another The First Blow, signed, limited edition lithograph, 66/1089, 59cm x 60cm (2)

The Illustrated story of jazz hardback book. First edition with dustjacket. 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.

The order of the British Empire 1996 by Peter Galloway hardback book. First edition. 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.

A legacy of spies by John le Carre hardback book with dustjacket. First edition 2017. 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.

[Nicholson] An Almanac of Twelve Sports by William Nicholson with words by Rudyard Kipling, published William Heinemann 1898 first edition with colour title vignette and 12 colour lithograph plates of sporting themes, small folio bound in cloth backed illustrated boards (usual off-setting from plates)  

New Designs in Architecture consisting of Plans, Elevations, and Sections for Various Buildings, comprised in 44 Folio Plates Designed & Engraved by George Richardson, Architect, London, printed for the author 1792, first edition folio with an aquatint title printed in English and French, list of subscribers and a dedication to Earl of Gainsborough with descriptions of plates in English and French and 44 aquatint plates (complete), in quarter leather boards (first 14 plates some water-marking)

The Birds of Pakistan in 2 volumes by T.J. Roberts published OUP 1991-92 first edition with 47 full-page colour plates & text illustrations in gilt cloth and dust-wrappers. Handbook of The Birds of India and Pakistan (compact edition) together with those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka by Salim Ali and S. Dillon Ripley published OUP 1983 first edition folio with 113 colour plates in gilt lettered cloth and dust-wrappers (3)