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Click here to subscribeMILNE, A.A. Winnie-the-Pooh. London: Methuen, 1926. First edition, first impression, 8vo (188 x 120mm.) Numerous illustrations by E.H. Shepard. (Mild toning, browning to endpapers.) Original green cloth, pictorial gilt to upper cover, t.e.g. (extremities rubbed and crease to spine panel). Provenance: ‘Broadbent’ (pencil name to initial blank).
BENSON, E.F. The Inheritor, a Story of Youth. London: Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., [1930.] First edition, 8vo (185 x 118mm.) 6pp. publisher’s advertisements to rear, dated ‘Summer 1930’. (Toning, light spotting to preliminaries.) Original salmon cloth (some fading), dust-jacket (browned to spine, minor loss to top of spine panel). – And a further nineteen literary volumes (including Kate O’Brien’s ‘Mary Lavelle’, 1936, 8vo, and Amanda M’Kittrick Ros’s ‘Irene Iddesleigh’, 1926, 8vo, and ‘R.W. Binns’s ‘Worcester China’, published by Bernard Quaritch’, 1897, 8vo) (20).
[MISCELLANEOUS]. COSTUME & FASHION Costumes of All Nations, Designed by the First Munich Artists, third (revised and enlarged) edition, Grevel & Co., London, 1910, pictorial maroon cloth gilt, hand-coloured plate illustrations throughout, tall quarto. Condition Report : Covers damp speckled; front free endpaper detached and with loss to lower fore-edge corner. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (ITALIAN 1720 - 1778) DIVERSE MANIERE D'ADORNARE I CAMMINI ED OGNI ALTRA PARTE DEGLI EDIFIZI DESUNTE DALL'ARCHITETTURA EGIZIA, ETRUSCA, GRECA First edition, title-page, additional double-page engraved title, 70 plates including inset map, half-page plates and others inset into text, scattered spotting and surface dirt throughout, minor handling creases, mottled calf, spine gilt, red Morocco label, folio, Generoso Salomoni, Rome, 1769 Condition Report: Please note this is a first edition., scattered spotting and surface dirt throughout, minor handling creases, mottled calf, spine gilt, red Morocco label, folio, Generoso Salomoni, Rome, 1769Condition Report Disclaimer
Rackham (Arthur), ARTHUR RACKHAM'S BOOK OF PICTURES, introduction by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, first edition, green cloth boards, gilt embossed illustrated cover, forty four tipped-in tissue guarded colour plates including frontispiece, William Heinemann, London 1913; with Nathaniel Hawthorne, A WONDER BOOK, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (2) (at fault)
'BB'S FAIRY BOOK MEETING HILL, illustrated by D.J. Watkins Pitchford, first edition, blue cloth boards, silver embossed title to cover, DJ, illustrated title page, fifteen colour plates including frontispiece, Hollis & Carter 1948 CONDITION REPORT:The DJ shows a taped repair to the front cover lower front corner and a tear to the upper front corner, a loss to the back cover lower edge approximately 8cm wide, and a small loss to the top of the spine. The DJ is somewhat worn and grimy overall, and shows further small chips and tears to the edges. The boards show expected shelf wear, bumps to all corners and age-related fading to the blue cloth. There is a slight wave to the back board. The block shows some dirt to the page edges. The pages show some age-related darkening but no significant wear or foxing. The binding is generally tight but is somewhat open between pages 40 and 41. The book appears to be complete.
De Bourrienne (M), MEMOIRS OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, 4 vols, first edition, 3/4 leather (later spine and endpapers), marbled boards, engraved portrait frontispieces, engraved plates throughout, Richard Bentley, London 1836 (4) (at fault), together with Sloane (William Milligan), LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, 4 vols, red cloth boards, bee embossed front board with gilt embossed crowned N cypher, gilt embossed spine, colour lithographic frontispieces, monochrome plates throughout, Macmillan & Co Ltd, London 1896 (8) (at fault)
A cased set of "Art Treasures of The Vatican" silver medallions by John Pinches, retailed by Franklin Mint, housed in a table collector's chest with brass plaque inscribed "The Art Treasures of The Vatican First Edition Proof Set This collection minted for F L Simmons No. 2471", each medallion No'd. "2471", approx 100 oz, together with various ephemera relating to the collection
Superb Special Edition British Lions Book: The Lions, by David Walmsley: Published by Genesis Publications, 'The Complete History of the British and Irish Lions Rugby Union Team 1888-2005'. Limited Ed number 1148, with signatures of four Lions superstars inc Willie John McBride, two opposing skippers Down Under and the author. The British and Irish Lions is an epic tale: this full history of the touring team has been produced on an equally massive scale. The first 30 tours since 1888 are detailed in more than 120,000 words, through the memories, diaries and letters of more than 50 Lions and their opponents, and through piecing together the evidence assembled from two years of research in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Very large, weighty, in decorative slipcase and customised drawstring bag: special memorabilia. Similar examples have been much in demand in recent sales. Excellent
NINE BOXED MODEL VEHICLES, the first a Corgi Mini Millenium 2000 Plant Bros, numbered 04435, the second a Matrix Mini Mania 1:43 scale Mini Pick-Up-Mini Marcos, numbered MXMM430021, the third a Schuco, Rover 75numbered 04592, the fourth a Maisto supercar collection, Aston Martin DB7, the fifth a limited edition Eurocar Jaguar E Le mans 1963 numbered EURO01, the sixth a Champions British Touring Car, the seventh a Maisto Supercar collection Jaguar XJ220, the eighth a Brumm Porsche 917 numbered R271, the ninth a NEO 1:43 scale Daimler Double Six, numbered 43147, all models appear in good condition however contents not checked for completion, housed inside their plastic casing and outer cardboard boxes, outer boxes in good condition some with light wear and light dust
FOUR BOXED MODEL VEHICLES, the first a Auto Cult Reeves Octoauto dark green, numbered 01015 limited edition 2021/ 333pcs, the second a 1:43 scale IXO models Mercedes-Benz Rennwagen numbered RAC342, the third a 1:43 scale JCB Diesel Max, the fourth a Tractorism Green Monster Stage V Mitas, numbered 90125, all models appear in good condition however contents not checked for completion, housed inside their plastic casing and outer cardboard boxes, outer boxes are in good condition, some with light scuffs to edges and light dust
THREE BOXED 1:72 SCALE LIMITED EDITION CORGI AVIATION ARCHIVE STRIKE EAST MODEL AIRCRAFTS, the first a Messerschmitt BF 109E-7 / B, numbered AA28007, collectors card 0233 of 1200, the second a Junkers JU-87B-2 Stuka, numbered AA32519, collectors card 0391 of 1100, the last a Messerschmitt BF 109G-6, numbered AA27110, collectors card 0953 of 1100, all appear in a new condition, some light wear to the boxes
FOUR BOXED CORGI DIECAST MILITARY VEHICLES, the first a WWII Collection The Desert Campaigns of North Africa M4A2 Sherman, numbered CC51007, a WWII Collection Operation Barbarossa T-34 Model 1943 numbered CC51602, a Corgi Classics German Army King Tiger Heavy Tank numbered 66601, included in box is the limited edition Brown Corgi figure, mail away card and a card numbered 01306 of 5000, a Corgi Classics German Army Tiger Mk I Tank numbered 66501, included in box is a limited edition Grey Corgi figure, mail away card and card numbered 02289 of 5000, also included in this lot is a HobbyMaster Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad numbered HG1703 and an Autocraft AA Post War Patrol numbered C5401, all models appear in new condition however contents has not been checked for completion, housed inside their plastic or polystyrene casing and outer carboard boxes, outer boxes are in good condition with some minor scuffs to sharp edges and corners and light dust, some with previous price stickers (5 items)
Dickens (Charles) The Mystery of Edwin Drood, first edition in 6 monthly parts, 12 plates, earliest issue of part 6 with the "eighteenpence" slip over the one shilling price on the upper wrapper, original advertisements, 8vo, Chapman and Hall, 1870Covers generally edgeworn with losses to front and back covers. Covers detached on some issues (refer to images). Covers toned, in particular on No. 1 front cover. Volume 1 pages a little toned with light scattered foxing to pages, spine and cover with wear and losses, slight soiling to front and back cover, page 23 edge darkenedVolume 2 pages toned, back cover detached, edgewear and light tears with loss to spine. light smudge to one plate and very light foxing to edge of another Volume 3 pages toned, cover detached with heavy edgewear and minor losses, spine with losses, page 17 edge darkened, last to leaves of adverts tonedVolume 4 pages toned, wear and loss to spine, soiling and fold marks to back cover, edgeworn, page 17 edge darkened, very light foxingVolume 5 pages toned, edgeworn with minor losses and wear and loss to spine, page 17 edge darkened, pages a little toned, light foxing / spotting to margins of plates, small hole in margins of pp 145-156, minor scattered foxing throughoutVolume 6 pages toned, edgeworn, cover torn as pictured but present, front and back cover detached, back cover with tears and folds and oil marks (also bleeding onto last two pages of adverts, page 17 edge darkened, top edge of portrait toned, frontispiece toned, plates and text with scattered foxing,
1904 AND 1912 LLOYD'S BOOK OF HOUSE FLAGS AND FUNNELS BOOKSLloyd's Book of House Flags & Funnels, 1904first edition, London, 1904, containing coloured flags and funnel markings, 27 pages of night signals of steamship companies, with index, and 25 pages of adverts, original publisher's cloth with gold-blocked front board -- 10 x 6½in. (25.5 x 16.5cm.); together with Lloyd's Book of House Flags & Funnels, 1912, second revised edition, London 1912, containing flags and funnel markings, with index, original publisher's cloth with gold-blocked front board - 10 x 6½in. (25.5 x 16.5cm.)(2)
Exclusive First Editions 1:76 Scale Single Deck Buses and Coaches Various Regions (27), all boxed mainly Southern region, vintage and modern, BR (4), Hebble (2), Ribble, BOAC, East Yorks, United, County Bus, National Express (4), Premier Travel, Gorwood Coaches, Grey Green (2) includes a limited edition De Luxe model, Eastern National (2), Bristol Greyhound, Timpsons, BOAC, Leeds City Link, Royal Blue (2) includes Christmas 2010 Subscriber Offer, G-E, boxes G-E, (27)
A SET OF SIX WEDGWOOD LIMITED EDITION 'THE DANCING HOURS' COLLECTION FIGURES, comprising the first figurine 3576/12500 (rough areas/fleabites around skirt hem), the second figure 2580/12500, third figure 2016/12500, fourth figure 1482/12500 (a couple of tiny chips/faults), fifth figure 967/12500 and sixth figure 848/12500, with two certificates for the sixth figure and three boxes (6 + 2 certificates + 3 boxes) (Condition Report: good overall condition, obvious specific damage mentioned in description - this appears quite minor)
Rock/Pop LP collection. Twenty-three 12" albums. Creedence Clearwater Revival; 'Cosmo's Factory' (LBS 83388), Creedence Clearwater Revival; 'Willie and The Poor Boys' (FT 503), Adam And The Ants; 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier' (84549), Peter Gabriel; 'Shaking The Tree - Twelve Golden Greats' (PGTV 6), Wet Wet Wet; 'Popped In Souled Out' (JWWWL 1), Wham!; 'The Final' (88681), Wham!; 'Make It Big' (EPC 86311), Duran Duran; 'Notorious' (DDN 331), Simple Minds; 'Live In The City of Light' (SMDLX 1), R.E.M; 'Out Of Time' (WX 404), Siouxsie And The Banshees; 'Peepshow' (SHELP 5), Then Jericho; 'First (The Sound of Music)' (LONLP 26), Then Jericho; 'Big Area' (Limited edition with poster, LNXG 204), Then Jericho; 'What Does It Take?' (LONX 223), The Rainmakers; 'The Rainmakers' (830 214-1), M1ke + The Mechan1c5; 'Living Years' (WX 203), Bruce Springsteen; 'Born In The U.S.A' (86304), Bryan Adams; 'Reckless' (AMA 5013), Dire Straits; 'Making Movies' (6359 034), Dire Straits; 'Brothers In Arms' (VERH 25), Chris Isaak; 'Wicked Game' (WX 406), Big Country; 'The Crossing' (812 870-1), Lisa Stansfield; 'Affection' (210 379). The overall condition is generally VG. Estimated in-house shipping for this lot is available to the UK for £35.50.
The Durbar Adam and Charles Black London 1903 Coloured pictorial boards with gilt title. Signed first de luxe edition, limited to 1000 copies of which this is number 189. 210 pages, 100 colour plates English Good copy in used condition, slight wear to covers, internally clean Provenance: From the Library of the Late Peter Curnow Millett (1925-2016)
Longbow: A Social and Military History, paperback edition, Portsmouth, 1986 together with; Bradbury, Jim, The Medieval Archer, Woodbridge, 1985; Morse, Edward S., Additional Notes on Arrow Release, Salem, 1922; Kroeber, A.L., Arrow Release Distributions, Berkeley, 1927 (cover and first page with tears, worn); Bulletin of the Essex Institute, Volume XVII, 1885, Salem; Pszczola, Lorraine, Archery, second edition, Philadelphia, 1976 (ex-library copy); Grimley, Gordon, The Book of the Bow, London, 1958; Gordon, Paul H., The New Archery: Hobby, Sport and Craft, New York, 1939; Duff, James, Bows and Arrows, New York, 1927 (two copies); Pope, Saxton T., Berkeley (jacket worn); Hargrove, E., Anecdotes of Archery, London, 1970 (reprint); Clark, J.G.D., Neolithic Bows from Somerset, England, and the Prehistory of Archery in North-western Europe, reprinted from the Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society for 1963, Vol. XXIX; Pope, Saxton, The Adventurous Bowmen: Field Notes on African Archery, New York, 1926 (with the stamp of The Archers’ Company, Pinehurst, North Carolina, slight wear to jacket, fore-edges of pages 205-208 repaired); Ascham, Roger, Toxophilus, Westminster, 1902, and Manchester, 1985 (reprint); Pope, Saxton, Hunting with the Bow & Arrow, fourth impression, New York, 1930; Pope, Saxton T., Bows and Arrows, paperback, third printing, 1962 (cover worn); Featherstone, Donald, Bowmen of England, paperback, 1974; Dini, Vittorio, Dell’ antico uso della balestra, Arezzo, 1963; Wiseman, Howard, Tackle Archery This Way, London, 1959 (jacket worn); Thompson, M. & W.H., How to Train in Archery, London, 1970 (reprint); Moseley, Walter Michael, An Essay on Archery, Wakefield, 1974 (reprint); Burke, Edmund, The History of Archery, London, 1958 (cover slightly worn); Wiseman, Howard & Brundle, Fred, Archery, London, 1958 (slight wear); and Kooi, B.W., On the Mechanics of the Bow and Arrow, Groningen, 1983 (26 volumes) Provenance Edward McEwen (1934-2020)
comprising: Werner, Jerzy, Polska Bron, Warsaw, 1974; Klopsteg, Paul E., Turkish Archery and the Composite Bow, second edition, 1947 (two copies, one cased, with case heavily worn) and third enlarged edition, Manchester, 1987; Turkiye Makaleler Bibliyografyasi, IV, 1970 (heavily worn); Faris, Nabih Amin & Elmer, Robert Potter, Arab Archery, New Jersey, 1945 (slight damage to dust jacket); Yayinlari, Vakiflar Genel Mudurlugu, Ok Meydani Ve Okculuk Tarihi, 1974 (two copies, one very worn, back cover separated); Latham, J.D. & Lt. Cdr. Paterson, W.F., Saracen Archery, London, 1970 (cover worn, binding loose, with hand-written dedication by Lt. Cdr. Paterson to Edward McEwen); J. Hein, Bogenhandwerk und Bogensport bei den Osmanen from “Der Islam”, Strassbourg, 1925/6 (ex-British Museum, covers missing), T.M. Hamilton, Colonial Frontier Guns, Chadron, 1980 (with hand-written dedication from the author to Edward McEwen); Mason, Otis Tufton, North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers, reprinted with Berke, Ernest, Chipped Arrow Heads, New York, 1972; Inuit Eskimo People of the North American Arctic, Museum of Mankind Exhibition Handlist, 1984; Laubin, Reginald & Gladys, American Indian Archery, Oklahoma, 1980; T.M. Hamilton, Native American Bows, first edition, York, 1972, and second edition, Columbia, 1982 (each with hand-written dedication from the author to Edward McEwen); and Heath, E.G. & Chiara, Vilma, Brazilian Indian Archery, Manchester, 1977 (17 volumes) Provenance Edward McEwen (1934-2020)
Travels amongst the Todas, or The Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India, Their History, Character, Customs, Religion, Infanticide, Polyandry, Language; with Outlines of the Tuda Grammar. Longmans, Green, and Co. London 1873 Boards. First edition. 271 pages, 26 black & white illustrations. English Shelf wear, tear to the bottom left of the frontispice pages, otherwise internally clean Provenance: From the Library of the Late Peter Curnow Millett (1925-2016)
Durbar Souvenir 1911-1912 printed at Craxton House by G.W. & A.E. Claridge Bombay 1912 Cord-bound wrappers with Royal coat-of-arms laid down on front wrapper. Rare first edition. Unpaginated, 24 pages of plates, some in blue Photographs by Bourne & Shepherd, official photographers, Bombay. English Wear to the covers and minor tears, fine internally Provenance: From the Library of the Late Peter Curnow Millett (1925-2016)
Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists George G. Harrap & Company London 1913 Pictorial cloth binding. First edition. 32 colour illustrations (under the supervision of Abanindro Nath Tagore C.I.E.). Ex libris George M. Doe English Rubbing to the top and bottom of the spine, some spotting to the covers, internally clean Provenance: From the Library of the Late Peter Curnow Millett (1925-2016)
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