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Click here to subscribeBooks - 12 shelves of early 20th century and later, including James (Henry), The Spoils of Poynton, first edition, London: William Heinemann, 1897, blue cloth, 8vo, (1); decorative part-leather bindings and decorative dustjackets; André Gide, various; Dent's Everyman's Library, various; Voltaire; literature, prose and verse; some first editions; some academic imprints; general stock; etc., (12 shelves)
A selection of decorative ceramic figures of ladies, including: Coalport Ladies of Fashion figure of Gabrielle; Royal Worcester limited edition figure of First Dance; Royal Doulton figure of A Victorian Lady HN728; Royal Doulton figure of Victoria HN2472 and others, some boxed; together with a brass model of a horse and cart.
FOUNTAIN PEN MONTEGRAPPA COSMOPOLITAN "RUSSIA 1ST SPACE. ED. LIMITED".Embossed silver barrel.Limited edition. Exemplary 0202/1961.Nib in 18 kts. white gold. F point.Screw cap. Piston loading.No case.Measurements: 14 cm length, 14.94 mm diameter.Montegrappa has revived a much-loved collection from the 1990s: Cosmopolitan. A sterling silver pen with resin accents, with details formed in bas-relief, the Cosmopolitan will serve as a means of communicating the spirit of five different cultures. Each will be offered as a special edition of 500 silver rollerball pens and 500 silver fountain pens. Russia's first space flight. In 1957, Russia's Sputnik was the first man-made spacecraft to enter space; in 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space. Cosmopolitan's pen will honour Soviet achievements in space exploration.
DELTA "GIULIETTA" FOUNTAIN PEN.Resin and silver barrel.Limited edition, 286/954.18 Kts gold plated nib, tip M.No box.Measures: 15,3 cm length; 13 mm diameter.The Italian brand Delta, in 2004 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of the "Giulietta" model manufactured by Alfa Romeo, which was at the time one of the most famous cars in Italian history.The fountain pen is made of sky blue resin, this colour is the original colour of the first car manufactured by Alfa Romeo of the Giulietta model. Finished in sterling silver.Limited edition of 954 units of this model for the whole world. The model in question is 286/954. The barrel has a sterling silver plaque with an embossed engraving that reads "Giulietta Sprint".The cap has a design that imitates details of the car and a silver plate in the centre with embossed engravings. In addition, the cap can be screwed onto the top of the pen once it has been removed.The nib, silver-plated, 18-karat gold, medium nib.
Diecast vehicles - 32 Vehicles to include a Corgi anniversary limited edition Ulsterbus, which includes certificate showing number 0970 of 2,006. A Corgi limited edition 2 bus set (Buses of Coventry) complete with certificate showing number 06690 of 10,000 produced. 2 Matchbox models of yesteryear in original shipping cartons, 8 exclusive first editions, 3 Matchbox models of yesteryear. A Corgi Olympics 2012 taxi, and others. All appear in mint condition in original boxes, which show signs of storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
THREE COALPORT FOR COMPTON & WOODHOUSE LIMITED EDITION LADY FIGURES, comprising 'Femmes Fatales - Lillie Langtry', no. 3820/12500, 'Golden Age - Eugenie - First night at the opera', no. 9140/12500 and 'La Belle Epoque - Lady Alice at The Royal Garden Party', no. 827/12500 (3) (Condition report: Lillie has a chipped rose bud petal to the hair, otherwise in good condition, Eugenie appears to be in good condition, Alice has a broken thumb and the parasol is detached with chips at the tip, dried yellow glue on skirt)
Banksy. Flower thrower. Color lithograph on paper. Signed "Banksy" lower right. Numbered 15/50 in pencil. Bears the publisher's stamp at the bottom left with the words "Certified Edition L & V" - Weight: 10 g - Sizes: H 400 mm L 300 mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - not repaired - Author / artist: BANKSY
Tove Janson. "Snufkins". Lithography. 1956. Limited edition, this is the first Moomin print ever used for commercial purposes and was made exclusively for the luxury department store Stockmann in Helsinki in 1956 - Weight: 10 g - Sizes: H 155 mm L 115 mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - not repaired - Author / artist: Tove Jansson
Tove Janson. "Moomin' Troll and Little My". Lithography. 1956. Limited edition, this is the first Moomin print ever used for commercial purposes and was made exclusively for the luxury department store Stockmann in Helsinki in 1956 - Weight: 10 g - Sizes: H 155 mm L 115 mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - not repaired - Author / artist: Tove Jansson
Tove Janson. "The Snorque Lady". Lithography. 1956. Limited edition, this is the first Moomin print ever used for commercial purposes and was made exclusively for the luxury department store Stockmann in Helsinki in 1956. - Weight: 10 g - Sizes: H 155 mm L 115 mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - not repaired - Author / artist: Tove Jansson
[NAT FLEISCHER, JACK JOHNSON, ALEXANDER JONSTON, BUDD SHULBERG AND OTHERS], GROUP OF NINE BOXING HARDCOVER BOOKScomprising a) FINIS FARR, author, BLACK CHAMPION, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JACK JOHNSON (Great Britain: MacMillan and Company Limited, St. Martin's Street, London WC2, 1964), original dust jacket, 22 x 14.5 cm (8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.), 245 pp. b) NAT FLEISHER, author, JACK EMPSEY, THE IDOL OF FISTIANA [REVISED EDITION] (New York City: Press of C.J. O'Brien, Inc. & Ring Inc., 1929 and 1936), original dust jacket, 24 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.), 155 pp. Revised Edition. c) NAT FLEISHER, author, JOHN L. SULLIVAN, CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (Great Britain: Norththumberland Press Limited Gateshead on Tyne, 1950), original dust jacket, 22.2 x 14.5 cm (8 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.), 223 pp. d)NAT FLEISHER, author, HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, 1719-1040 (Great Britain: The Haycock Press, LTD, S.E.5, 1949), original dust jacket, 22.5 x 14.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.) e)THOMAS HAUSER, author,MUHAMMAD ALI, in cooperation with, MUHAMMAD ALI HIS LIFE AND TIMES (Great Britain: Robson Books, Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, 1991), original dust jacket, 24 x 16.5 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.), 544 pp. f)ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, author, GENE TUNNEY, foreword by, TEN - AND OUT! THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE PRIZE RING IN AMERICA(New York: Ives Washburn, Publisher, 1927), original dust jacket, 22.5 x 15.5 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/8 in.), 345 pp. g)JACK JOHNSON, author, ED. SMITH "TAD", DAMOND RUNYAN, AND MRS. JACK JOHNSON, introductory articles by, JACK JOHNSON - IN THE RING - AND OUT (Chicago: National Sports Publishing Co., 1927), original dust jacket, 14 x 20 cm (5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in.), 259 pp., First Edition h)BUDD SCHULBERG, author, LOSER & STILL CHAMPION MUHAMMAD ALI(United States of America: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1972) and (Great Britain: New English Library, Barnard's Inn, Holborn, London E.C.1, 1972), original dust jacket: 20.3 x 13.5 cm (8 x 5 1/4 in.), 160 pp.i)JOE PALMER, author, BOHUN LYNCH, introduction by, RECOLLECTIONS OF A BOXING REFEREE(Great Britain: Butler & Tanner Ltd., Frome and London, 1927), original dust jacket: 22.5 x 15 cm (8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.), 240 pp.
[WINSTON CHURCHILL] MEMOIRS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR, VOLUMES I-VI, FIRST EDITIONS, 1948WINSTON CHURCHILL, author, THE SECOND WORLD WAR (London, Toronto, Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington: Cassell & Co. Ltd., 1948), 22 x 15 cm (8 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.), First Edition. PROVENANCEJohn McCallum & Co., Buchanan Street, GlasgowVolume IV, acquired at the above by the present owner, since 1952 (copy of invoice available upon request.)
A GROUP OF FIVE BOOKS AND THREE POSTERS BY FRITZ EICHENBERG (GERMAN 1901-1990)comprising:a) A GROUP OF FIVE BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY FRITZ EICHENBERGi) Ape in a Cape, First Edition, (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1952.), dimensions: 28.3 x 22 cm (11 1/8 x 8 5/8 in.), signed and dedicated in penii) Fritz Eichenberg, Graphis International Journal of Graphic Art and Applied Art, (Switzerland: Graphis Press Corp., 1980), dimensions: 30 x 23.5 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)iii) Dancing in the Moon, (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1955.), dimensions: 27 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.), signed and dedicated in peniv) Endangered Species and Other Fables with a Twist, First Edition, (Maryland: Stemmer House Publishers Inc., (Owings Mills Publishing Inc., 1979.), dimensions: 30.5 x 23.5 cm (12 x 9 1/4 in.), signed and dedicated in penv) The Wood and the Graver, First Edition, (Barre Massachusetts: Imprint Society, 1977.), dimensions: 30.8 x 23.5 cm (12 1/8 x 9 1/4 in.), signed and dedicated in penb)A GROUP OF THREE POSTERS BY FRITZ AND TONI EICHENBERGi) Good Wishes for the New Year, Night Watch, [1962], offset black and white print from woodgraving, signed center right, dimensions: 52 x 34.5 cm (20 1/2 x 13 5/8 in.) [sight], framed dimensions: 54 x 36 cm (21 1/4 x 14 1/8 in.) ii) Ship of Fool from Dance of Death, [1980], offset black and white print from woodgraving, signed center right, dimensions: 52 x 34.5 cm (20 1/2 x 13 5/8 in.) [sight], framed dimensions: 54 x 36 cm (21 1/4 x 14 1/8 in.)iii) Total Disarmament, offset black and white print from woodgraving, signed lower right and titled with edition 82/100 in pencil lower left, 39 x 34.5 cm (15 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.) [sight], framed dimensions: 52.7 x 42 cm (20 3/4 x 16 1/2 in.)additionally this lot is accompanied by four signed, dated and dedicated ephemera
2000 Honda 999cc SP-1Registration no. W474 UUJFrame no. JH2SC45A8YM002907Engine no. SC45E-2003279•Limited edition 'homologation special'•Good service history•Present ownership since 2019•Unused since acquisitionFaced with Ducati v-twin-mounted Carl Fogarty's domination of the World Superbike Championship, Honda responded with a v-twin of its own - the VTR1000 - which would form the basis of a new WSBK contender - the SP-1, also known as the RC51. Like the all-conquering Ducatis, the SP-1's engine was a 1,000cc 90-degree v-twin, but unlike the Ducati, which used a tubular steel trellis frame, the Honda employed the industry-standard aluminium beam type, complemented by suspension components of the very highest quality. In the capable hands of 'Texas Tornado', Colin Edwards, the SP-1 achieved its goal first time out, winning the World Superbike crown in 2000 to bring Honda its first Championship victory since 1997. As well as the WSBK Championship's short circuits, the SP-1 proved capable of mastering true road courses in the hands of Isle of Man TT maestro, Joey Dunlop. Fitted with a WSBK-specification engine and swinging arm, the SP-1 gave Joey his 24th TT win (in the 2000 F1 race) a victory in difficult road and weather conditions that the modest Irishman later declared, 'was probably one of my best wins.' There would be two further TT victories that week, bringing Joey's total to a seemingly unassailable 26, before he was tragically killed at a relatively insignificant meeting in Tallin, Estonia a few weeks later. To commemorate Joey's achievements, Honda dealer Tippetts Motors of Surbiton, Surrey commissioned a limited edition of 26 SP-1s to commemorate the great man and celebrate his 26 TT victories. Although the SP-1 was produced for only two years before being superseded by the SP-2, its importance to Honda cannot be overstated.Supplied new by David Jones, Newtown and first registered on 4th July 2000, this rare and collectible Honda SP-1 was purchased by the current vendor on 2nd July 2019 at circa 26,000 miles. He rode it home and since then has done nothing with the machine, which was last started approximately two years ago. The Honda should require only minimal re-commissioning before further use. Accompanying documentation includes the original service booklet (regularly stamped up to 2017); a quantity of expired MoTs; sundry bills; and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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
2002 Honda 999cc SP-2Registration no. BF52 CCOFrame no. JH2SC45A52M201372Engine no. SC45E-2203404•Limited edition 'homologation special'•Good service history•Present ownership since 2019•Recent serviceAs its nomenclature suggests, the SP-2 was a development of the first model in the series: the SP-1. Faced with Ducati v-twin-mounted Carl Fogarty's domination of the World Superbike Championship, Honda had responded with a v-twin of its own - the VTR1000 - which would form the basis of a new WSBK contender - the SP-1, also known as the RC51. Like the all-conquering Ducatis, the SP-1's engine was a 1,000cc 90-degree v-twin, but unlike the Ducati, which used a tubular steel trellis frame, the Honda employed the industry-standard aluminium beam type, complemented by suspension components of the very highest quality. In the capable hands of 'Texas Tornado', Colin Edwards, the SP-1 achieved its goal first time out, winning the World Superbike crown in 2000 to bring Honda its first Championship victory since 1997. As well as the WSBK Championship's short circuits, the SP-1 proved capable of mastering true road courses in the hands of Isle of Man TT maestro, Joey Dunlop. Fitted with a WSB-specification engine and swinging arm, the SP-1 gave Joey his 24th TT win (in the 2000 F1 race) a victory in difficult road and weather conditions that the modest Irishman later declared, 'was probably one of my best wins'. On the WSBK front, Ducati struck back in 2001 courtesy of Troy Bayliss, prompting Honda to introduce the revised SP-2. The updates worked, enabling Colin Edwards to secure his second World Superbike Championship in 2002. In 2003 the WSBK rules changed to admit four-cylinder machines of 1,000cc and Honda switched to the FireBlade. More expensive to produce than the volume-selling 'Blade, the SP-2 lasted for only a few more years and was last catalogued for 2006. Supplied new by Sutton Motorcycles of Sutton Coldfield and first registered on 1st September 2002, this rare and collectible Honda SP-2 was purchased by the current vendor on 2nd July 2019 at circa 22,400 miles from the same owner as the SP-1 in this sale. He rode it home and since then has done nothing with the machine. Smaller control levers have been fitted (the originals are with the bike, as are the original alloy kick plates).The Honda was serviced by Thunder Road Motorcycles of Bridgend on 18th January 2022 at 22,446 miles and is MoT'd to 12th January 2023. Accompanying documentation includes the original service booklet (regularly stamped up to 2015); a quantity of expired MoTs; sundry bills; and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Registration no. JWR 101YFrame no. KZT10B-008328Engine no. KZT10BE008247Topping Kawasaki's range for 1981 were two new 1,089cc models: the Z1100A tourer and GPz1100 sports roadster. While the former boasted shaft drive and carburettor induction, the latter was chain driven and fitted with fuel injection, an innovation Kawasaki had first tried on the Z1000H a year or so previously. Tested by Bike magazine (August 1981 edition) the newest 'Big Z' scorched through the standing quarter-mile in 11.53 seconds on its way to a top speed within a whisker of 140mph.The suspension calibration was all-new for 1982, to make the big GPz an even better handler both on the track and on the street. The fork had slightly stiffer springs, and compression and rebound damping were increased approximately 10%. In the rear, the Kayaba shocks used the same springs, but with greater pre-load, and the compression damping was effectively doubled. This GPz1100 was acquired by the current owner in 2006 from a Steve Paxman, for £1,450.00 (bill of sale on file). Owned for 16 years, it has been regularly serviced by the vendor, most recently 2021. The vendor advises us that this GPz1100 was last run in August 2022 and is only selling due to his advancing years and a back operation which has made it difficult for him to push and turn the machine. Offered with V5C registration certificate; expired MoTs (most recent May 2021); various bills/invoices; Pembrokeshire Classics and VMCC correspondence; etc. 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
2016 Honda NM4 VultusRegistration no. AX16 GYRFrame no. JH2RC82A9FK000067Engine no. RC70E6100076Looking like a stealth bomber inspired by Japanese Anime cartoons, the Vultus was a difficult machine to categorise right from the start. As far as Honda is concerned, the Vultus was a custom, yet at first glance it has more in common with a super scooter, full size wheels notwithstanding. The Vultus first emerged as a concept in 2014 and was then put into production as a limited edition model, sharing its 745cc twin-cylinder engine and DCT semi-automatic transmission with the NC750 Integra scooter. According to MCN: 'an 18/17in wheel combo and fat 200-section rear tyre means this is certainly no wobbly scoot... Instead it's rock stable, nimble enough to wriggle through traffic... and yet also a joy to carve and slice until the ground clearance runs out through the twisties.'Equipped with the optional panniers and heated grips, the Vultus we offer is one of only 50 officially imported into the UK by Honda and has been owned from new by the current vendor. The machine has covered a mere 1,500 miles from new and is described by the vendor as in excellent condition, having been serviced annually. The only notified blemish is a scuff to the bottom of one pannier. Last run in July 2022, this stunningly futuristic motorcycle is offered with sundry bills, current MoT and a V5C document. 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
Number 118 of 650 made 2008 Triumph T100 Bonneville 50th Anniversary Registration no. AJ58 RKAFrame no. *SMTTJ9157G9367440*Engine no. 7362733Finished in a special Meriden Blue/Exotic Orange colour scheme echoing the 'Tangerine Dream' livery of the very first Triumph Bonneville of 1958/1959, this 50th Anniversary Bonneville was two years old when purchased by the vendor and is virtually unused. This model is essentially the same as the contemporary T100 Bonneville, and is powered by the latter's 865cc twin-cylinder engine. The original Bonneville engine was of 650cc, hence 650 units for this special edition.Since acquisition the Bonneville has been carefully stored in a purpose-built, fully insulated, housing-standard building and kept in a dehumidified atmosphere at medium temperature. It is completely original, flawless and 'as new' in all respects having covered only some 120 miles from new. The machine comes with a Certificate of Authenticity; all its original owner's handbooks; fresh MoT; and a V5C Registration Certificate. Signed by Triumph CEO, John Bloor, the aforementioned Certificate of Authenticity lists this machine as number '118' of the 650 in the 50th Anniversary limited edition, and it is similarly identified by a brass plate on the handlebar clamp. Presented in pristine condition, this rare and collectible motorcycle would make an ideal addition to any Triumph enthusiast's collection or similarly would fit very well into any museum. 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
2018 MV Agusta F4 'RC' (Reparto Corse)Registration no. HG18 DJZFrame no. ZCGF620BCHV006963Engine no. F61BH06298Since its rebirth in 1999, MV Agusta's output has been characterised by the plethora of limited edition variations of their standard models. One of the most exotic of these limited editions is the F4 RC (Reparto Corse – Racing Department), which was introduced in 2015 and manufactured to World Superbike Championship specifications. The RC was fitted with a revised version of the short-stroke Corsacorta engine, which produced 205bhp at 13,450rpm with the road exhaust, and 212bhp with the supplied race kit, the latter including a titanium SC-Project single-exit exhaust system and matching ECU. Extensive use was made of magnesium, titanium and carbon fibre to reduce the weight by 7kg compared to the F4 RR, while fitting the race kit knocked off a further 6kg. The RC's livery was the same red, white and green as used by works rider Leon Camier in the World Superbike Championship. Production was limited to 250 machines.Number '55' of the series, the machine offered here has been fitted with its race kit and comes with the kit's wooden supply crate. The MV was purchased new by the vendor and has hardly been used since. Kept in dry storage and not ridden for the last three years, the machine had its first service at 500 miles and has covered only some 1,000 miles from new. Offered with a V5C document.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
Offered from The Forshaw Speedway Collection c.1930 Wallis-Blackburn OHV Speedway Racing MotorcycleEngine no. GCR 1482•An example of the first purpose built dirt track frame•Possibly the only Blackburn engined example in existence•Very rare survivor from the earliest days of cinder track racing•Featured in The Classic MotorCycle July 1986 edition in an article written by Jeff ClewGeorge Wallis's contribution to the dirt track/speedway phenomenon tends to be overshadowed by the names of Douglas and Rudge in particular but, whereas these manufacturers and many others joining the burgeoning sport produced machines derived and developed from standard factory production parts, George Wallis produced the first purpose-built dirt track frame in Britain.George Wallis was born in 1903 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the Wallis family soon moving to Sheffield where George grew up. His early life was rather chequered. He started work as an apprentice with the Phoenix Car Company which soon folded. He then moved on to start his own business selling and repairing motorcycle which soon folded as well. Moving south he joined the famous Brooklands racing driver and record breaker Parry Thomas but did not stay very long before using this illustrious name to approach the boss of Harley Davidson with the confidence to ask to be manager of their British racing team. Again, this did not work out as Harley Davidson wanted Wallis to join their headquarters in Milwaukee. Not satisfied with this George decided to strike out on his own again in 1926 using his ingenuity by designing a hub steering system for motorcycles. Although a promising start with plenty of interest his investors were not so confident and again another venture flopped. Not down for long, fortuitously in 1928 Wallis was appointed manager of the Australian speedway team. Immediately fascinated by the new sport and with Douglas in the ascendancy, George with his ingenuity could see that the shorter lighter single cylinder machines had a lot of potential. He must have been impressed with the American Art Pechar's immediate success with his Indian (see Lot 509) as well as the Harley Peashooters. By March 1929 Wallis had his first bespoke track machine ready for test. The frame based very much on the Harley but the wheelbase shortened and the engine moved forward resulting in the steeply curved down tube. The final notable feature was a steeper head angle at 71 degrees, very close to the ideal used in modern speedway. In 1929 the JAP engine was a year away, not ready for even limited production until the latter part of 1931. Casting around for a likey power plant a Blackburn seemed to be a likely choice. The workmanship of his motorcycle was noted as exceptional, the frame skilfully hand crafted further described simply and unequivocally as 'beautiful'. For the first test, however, an early 344cc JAP engine was installed and even with this, Frank Arthur took the Wallis for a few laps of the White City track. Arthur was very impressed saying that he could almost slide the machine 'hands off'. Other experienced riders circulating on the machine, Colin Watson and Ron Johnson, could only agree.Wallis supplied and sold his machines and by 1931 the Wallis now with JAP engine became a defining dirt track model. Continuing his rather unpredictable business career he became engineer to first Crystal Palace Speedway then moving on to Stamford Bridge and finally Plymouth all those tracks closing down in succession. In 1930 he finally teamed up with Comerfords. Teddy Comerford had founded his eponymous company in 1924 with the sale and service of motorcycles, Comerfords of course becoming a serious player in the motorcycle world with a strong competition allegiance. With Comerfords, Wallis machines found huge success, the Comerford Wallis sold in very large numbers variously estimated at between three hundred and maybe over a thousand. Eventually the concession moved to Victor Martin where, added to the Victor Martin range it remained in production throughout the 1930s.This very early Wallis with the rare Blackburn engine fitted to only the very first Wallis frames was found in Newcastle and after passing through several hands, including former speedway riders Ken Middleditch and Reg Luckhurst, it was acquired by Richard Forshaw in the early 1980s. In 1985 Richard took it to a Brooklands reunion and also a Rudge Enthusiasts Club Rally. At the time the Wallis was in an incomplete state. The engine was complete and soon restored but the countershaft had to be remanufactured. The correct 28in tyres were sourced but only suitable for display, the machine finally completed and brought together as it is presented today. Offered with a copy of a Jeff Clew article from the July 1986 edition of The Classic MotorCycle this Wallis remains a very rare survivor from the earliest days of cinder track racing. The mechanical condition is not known and therefore we recommend re-commissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent.Key not requiredFootnotes: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 estate 1919 Harley-Davidson 1,000cc Model F Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. NH 998Frame no. 19F9199Engine no. 19A8344•Acquired in the late 1950s•Restored over the last 60 years•Requires re-commissioningBoyhood friends William S Harley and Arthur Davidson began experimenting with powered transport in the early 1900s, producing their first complete production motorcycle around 1903. Little more than a motorised bicycle, the first prototype Harley-Davidson had proved fragile, prompting a major redesign and the establishment of a reputation for ruggedness that endures to this day. Like many of their contemporaries, Harley-Davidson laid out their engine along De Dion lines. A single-cylinder four-stroke displacing 24.74ci (405cc), the latter remained in production essentially unchanged until superseded by a 30.16ci (494cc) version in 1909. Of greater significance was the appearance that same year of the firm's first v-twin, though this would turn out to be a failure and was dropped at the year's end. The twin returned for 1911 in redesigned form boasting mechanically operated inlet valves (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) and production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve', this 'F-head' (inlet-over-exhaust) engine - built in 61ci and 74ci capacities (1,000cc and 1,200cc respectively) - would remain in production for the next 20 years. The Harley single's transmission arrangements - direct drive by means of a leather belt - were continued at first on the twin but the need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics, particularly for sidecar pulling, prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914, by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional, three-speed, sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which, with full electrical equipment, was listed from now on as the Model J. Periodically revised and up-dated, the Harley-Davidson F-head twin had gained a front brake, stronger fork and pumped lubrication by the time production ceased in 1929.This Model F motorcycle combination was acquired by the late owner in the late 1950s and restored over the next 60 years. Unfortunately, nothing else in known about it and re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying paperwork includes an old-style continuation logbook (1927); original 1919 Owner's Memorandum and Motorcycle Registration Card; an old-style V5 document; and a copy of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast (August 1916 edition). Sold strictly as viewed. An un-restored fuel tank is included in the sale. Key not requiredFootnotes: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
A small quantity of Halcyon Days enamel Boxes, comprising limited edition 'Investiture of Edward, First Prince of Wales' (45/200), 'Holly' Jack Russel after Chrissy Wilson, 'Design after an Elizabethan Woman's Jacket from the Burrell Collection' and 'Design based on a Chinese Porcelain Vase from the Burrell Collection', all boxed (5)
Tallulah Bankhead Tallulah first edition London hardback signed Tallulah, but unusually with an original small paper slip over the book's cover giving an endorsement of the book by then US President Truman. The book is in excellent condition and although there is some staining and a few small tears to the dust jacket it is still in very good condition for its age 1952. All autographs 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 £9.99
Ingrid Bergman My Story first edition 1980 hardback in excellent condition with nice clear signature to Stephen Simpson. All autographs 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 £9.99
Jimmy Durante Schnozzola by Gene Fowler, first edition 1952 hardback signed and inscribed 'To Thomas, a pleasure' by Durante, some small tears to the dust jacket and foxing to the page edges. Comes with an original 8 x 5 ½" photograph of Durante looking at the book which has also been signed by him on the reverse significant creasing and small tears to the outer right edge of the photo but not affecting the signature. All autographs 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 £9.99
Alec Guinness My Name Escapes Me first edition 1996, signed hardback inscribed to Stephen, in excellent condition. All autographs 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 £9.99
Alec Guinness A Positively Final Appearance first edition 1999, signed hardback inscribed to Stephen, in excellent condition. All autographs 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 £9.99
Peter O'Toole Loitering With Intent signed hardback, first edition 1992, uninscribed and in excellent condition. All autographs 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 £9.99
Pearl Bailey Talking To Myself signed hardback, first US edition 1971, inscribed 'Dedicated to humanity in love, Pearl'. Some age related staining to the cover and page edges. All autographs 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 £9.99
Roger Moore Last Man Standing, Tales From Tinseltown signed hardback, first edition 2014, number 1,333 of a limited edition of 3,000 in excellent condition. All autographs 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 £9.99
Gordimer (Nadine) The Conservationist, first edition, signed by the author on title, ink ownership inscription to endpaper, some very light scattered edge spotting, original boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, short tear to head of upper joint, rubbing and light creasing to spine and corner tips, 8vo, 1974.⁂ Nadine Gordimer's Booker Prize-winner, nominated for the Best of Booker prize in 2008. Scarce signed.
Graves (Robert) Lawrence and the Arabs, first edition, some very light spotting to first few leaves, 1927 § Lawrence (T. E.) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper, 1955, half-titles, plates, bookplate of Michael Matantos, uniformly bound in modern half tan morocco, gilt, t.e.g., 8vo (2)
Graves (Robert) Claudius the God, first edition, folding tables, light spotting to endpapers, original boards, light toning to spine, spine ends a little creased, light surface soiling to lower panel, short tear to foot of upper joint, rubbing to extremities, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, 1934.⁂ Graves' sequel to his acclaimed I, Claudius. Rare in good condition.
Greene (Graham) Rumour at Nightfall, first edition, faint scattered spots to preliminaries and few few pp., original cloth, light sunning to spine, spine ends lightly bumped, light white splatter marks to covers, heavier to lower cover, still overall very clean and crisp, [Wobbe A4a], 8vo, 1931.
Greene (Graham) The Basement Room, first edition, second issue, 1935; Stamboul Train, second impression with "Mr Quin Savory", first few pages spotted, 1932; Our Man in Havana, light marginal toning, 1932, first editions, original cloth, a little soiled and marked, spine faded and ends creased and frayed, last boards in fine condition, last with dust-jacket, joints a little rubbed but overall a remarkably clean copy; and 13 others, Greene, 8vo (16)
Greene (Graham) Our Man in Havana, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light browning to spine, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, 1958; Why the Epigraph?, limited edition signed by the author, original cloth, mylar dust-jacket, 1989; and 6 others by the same, 8vo (8)
Greene (Graham) May We Borrow Your Husband?, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Diana with love from Graham" to his letterheaded paper loosely inserted, tape stain residue to endpaper and letter, original cloth, dust-jacket, one or two very faint foxing marks to panels, otherwise a fine and sharp copy, 8vo, 1967.⁂ Presumably this copy was presented to the recipient of the letter, probably Lady Diana Cooper, who acted as patron and confident to both Greene and Evelyn Waugh. Taking a keen interest in both writers, she commented that Waugh was "a bad man for whom an angel was struggling", his fellow Catholic convert Graham Greene was "a good man possessed of a devil".
Hardy (Thomas) Jude the Obscure, first edition in book form, etched frontispiece by H. MacBeth-Raeburn, full-page map of Hardy's 'Wessex' at end, printed portrait illustration of Hardy laid down to paste down, offset to front free endpaper, hinge cracked, original dark green cloth, gilt, some marking and soiling, extremities bumped and frayed, still overall a very attractive copy, t.e.g., [Purdy pp.86-87], 8vo, 1896 [but 1895].
NO RESERVE Harris (Robert) Fatherland, first edition, jacket price-clipped and a little toned, 1992; Archangel, 1998; Imperium, 2006; Dictator, 2015, first editions, all but the first signed by the author to title, original boards, spine ends lightly bumped, dust-jackets, nearly all fine copies; and 72 others, historical crime fiction, fantasy, etc., 8vo (76)
Hawking (Stephen) A Brief History of Time, first edition, illustrations, press photographs, errata and 2 printed articles by Hawkings loosely inserted, original boards, light dents to fore-edges, dust-jacket, light creasing, near-fine otherwise, 8vo, 1988.⁂ This copy belonged to Francesco Russo, an Italian journalist for the magazine L'Espresso who attended the book launch. The loosely inserted printed matter comprises 2 pages dealing with changes to the book, a copy of Hawking's 1987 article "The Origin of the Universe" and copies of two speeches given by Hawking, titled "My Communication System" and "A Short History".
Heller (Joseph) Catch-22, first English edition, original boards, slight shelf-lean, first state dust-jacket with text excerpt to rear panel, light toning to spine spine ends and corners chipped with loss to head of spine, tear to front panel lower corner, light marking and soiling to panels, 8vo, 1962.
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