HARRY POTTER FRANCHISE (BOOKS, 1997-2007) - J.K. Rowling-Signed Hardcover Edition of "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone"A hardcover edition of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" signed by author J.K. Rowling. The first installment in the popular fantasy series, this book was part of a limited edition set of autographed copies of the Harry Potter books produced by Scholastic.This hardcover book includes a color-printed dust jacket featuring the iconic artwork of Mary GrandPre and is signed on the interior title page in black ink. The book exhibits minimal signs of handling. Dimensions: 6.5" x 9.25" x 1.25" (16.75 cm x 23.5 cm x 3.25 cm) Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500ΔThis lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 21st. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 22nd; Thursday, June 23rd; or Friday, June 24th.
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ALIEN - ALL ITEMS - Alien Reference Book CollectionA reference book collection from the Alien franchise. Several books have been written regarding the production of "Alien" and "Aliens," the first two films in the franchise.This lot consists of six hardcover and softcover books: Alien Diaries 7/8 by H.R. Giger; Giger's Alien by H.R. Giger; The Making of Alien by J.W. Rinzler; Alien: The Archive; The Japanese edition of The Making of Alien by J.W. Rinzler, and the Japanese edition of The Making of Aliens by J.W. Rinzler. They exhibit minor wear and creasing throughout all items. Dimensions: 16" x 14.25" x 7.75" (40.75 cm x 36.25 cm x 19.75 cm)This lot comes from the collection of Lucasfilm historian J.W. Rinzler. Estimate: $100 - 150This lot will be auctioned on Friday, June 24th. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Wednesday, June 22nd; or Thursday, June 23rd.
STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK - Cast-Signed ScriptA cast-signed script from Leonard Nimoy's sci-fi sequel Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Premiere Magazine and O.S.P. Publishing released an authorized Collector's Edition printing of Harve Bennett's screenplay in 1994.This red paper-bound screenplay with gold-color lettering featuring the film's title logo and publishing information. The window cover reveals a glossy first page with an image of the film's poster. The pages are printed on matte white paper, while pages with images from the film are printed on glossy paper. The cover is signed by Leonard Nimoy, Walter Koenig, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, Mark Lenard, Robin Curtis, James Doohan, Christopher Lloyd, George Takei, and William Shatner. The script exhibits bending to the corners and edges. Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 0.5" (21.75 cm x 28 cm x 1.5 cm) Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500This lot will be auctioned on Friday, June 24th. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Wednesday, June 22nd; or Thursday, June 23rd.
THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD (2008) - Collector's Edition HardcoverA Collector's Edition hardcover of J.K. Rowling's fantasy book The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Children's High Level Group produced limited first editions of the book in 2008 to fundraise for The Children's Voice campaign. This edition consists of a 179-page, leatherbound hardcover book with marbled endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, metallic skull bosses, and faux gemstones on the cover; a maroon velvet pouch embroidered with Rowling's signature; 10 Collector's Edition prints of illustrations by Rowling; and a suede-lined leather bookcase. The case, book clasp, and print envelope have all been previously opened. Dimensions: 10.75" x 12.5" x 3" (27.5 cm x 31.75 cm x 7.75 cm) Estimate: $700 - 900This lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, June 22nd. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Thursday, June 23rd; or Friday, June 24th.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - BAFTA Collection: Eastman and Laird-Autographed Limited Edition Comic Book and Crew BagAn Eastman and Laird-autographed, limited edition hardcover comic book from Steve Barron's action-comedy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a crew bag from Jim Henson Productions.Published by Mirage Studios in 1988, the book features reprints of the first 11 issues and four micro-series of TMNT with its title page autographed along with two turtle sketches by series creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The Jim Henson Productions black canvas tote bag features a Kermit the Frog pattern. Also included is a Letter of Authenticity from producer Duncan Kenworthy, OBE. Dimensions (book): 10" x 8" x 1.5" (25.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 3.5 cm)All hammer price proceeds for this lot will be donated to The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, to support the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Every bid can make a real difference. Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, June 23rd. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Wednesday, June 22nd; or Friday, June 24th.
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MARVEL COMICS - Iron Man No. 1-109 with Iron Man and Sub-Mariner No. 1 and Captain Marvel No. 14 [Qty. 90]Iron Man issues 1 through 109, including two copies of issue 24, with Iron Man and Sub-Mariner issue 1 and Captain Marvel issue 14, all published by Marvel Comics. Iron Man and Sub-Mariner no. 1 continues the story from Tales of Suspense no. 99; Iron Man no. 1 continues the story from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner no. 1, and features a retelling of Iron Man's origin story penciled by Gene Colan; Iron Man no. 25 features a battle between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner; Iron Man no. 47 features a retelling of Iron Man's origin story penciled by Barry Smith; Iron Man no. 55 is a Marvel Masterworks Edition reprint featuring the first appearance of Thanos; Iron Man no. 56 features pencils by Jim Starlin; and Iron Man no. 100 is an anniversary issue. This set exhibits conditions varying from Poor to Very Fine/Near Mint with issue 30 missing its letters page. Dimensions: 8.25" x 10.75" x 40" (21 cm x 27.5 cm x 101.75 cm)This lot comes from the collection of Lucasfilm historian J.W. Rinzler.Comic book grades: Iron Man 1 (VG-), 2 (G/VG), 3 (VG-), 4 (G+), 5 (VG/F), 6 (VG/F), 7 (VG-), 8 (G/VG), 9 (FA), 10 (F), 11 (VG+), 12 (G), 13 (VG), 14 (VG), 15 (F), 16 (VG/F), 17 (G/VG), 18 (G), 19 (FA), 20 (F), 21 (VG-), 22 (VF+), 23 (VG), 24 (G/VG) [Qty. 2], 25 (VG), 26 (VF-), 27 (F/VF), 28 (G+), 29 (VG-), 29 (G/VG), 30 (P Missing Letters Page), 31 (G+), 32 (VG+), 33 (FA/G), 34 (F+), 35 (F), 36 (G/VG), 37 (VG), 38 (VG), 39 (VG/F), 40 (VG+), 41 (VG), 42 (VG-), 43 (F-), 44 (VG), 45 (G), 46 (VG/F), 47 (G/VG), 48 (VF), 49 (VG+), 50 (VG-), 51 (VG), 52 (VG), 53 (VG/F), 54 (F), 55 Reprint (F/VF), 56 (VG+), 57 (G), 58 (VG+), 59 (VG), 60 (G-), 61 (G/VG), 64 (G), 65, (G/VG), 88 (VG+), 89 (F), 90 (VG+), 90 (VG/F), 91 (F), 92 (F), 93 (F), 94 (F), 95 (F), 96 (F/VF), 97 (F/VF), 98 (F/VF), 99 (F), 100 (F+), 101 (F), 102 (F/VF), 103 (VG), 104 (VG), 105 (F), 106 (VF/NM), 107 (VG), 108 (VG), 109 (F+); Iron Man & Sub-Mariner 1 (FA); Captain Marvel 14 (VG) Estimate: $600 - 800This lot will be auctioned on Friday, June 24th. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Wednesday, June 22nd; or Thursday, June 23rd.
FOLIO SOCIETY; a good and large collection of books to include THE FIRST FOLIO OF SHAKESPEARE, Norton Edition, 2nd edition, 1996; RACKHAM (A), GRIMM’S FAIRY TALES, 1996; DULAC (E), PERRAULT’S FAITY TALES, 1998; JOYCE (J), ULYSSES, ltd ed, 569/1760, 1998; JOHNSON (S), A DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, facsimile edition, no 681/1000, boxed sets, etc.
ISMAEL GONZÁLEZ DE LA SERNA (Guadix, Granada, 1898 - Paris, 1968).Untitled, 1937.Mixed media on panel.With stamps from private collections: E. James and Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler.Presents label of the Clovis Gallery, Paris.Measurements: 39 x 46,5 cm; 57 x 64 cm (frame).In the year this piece was made, 1937, Ismael González took part in the Spanish Pavilion at the International Exhibition in Paris, thus proving his worth as a painter and establishing his career in the eyes of the critics and the public. However, although this was a good professional period, the ravages of the war had left a strong impression on the artist that is reflected in his painting. This work is an example of this, as we can see how he gradually eliminated his Cubist influence and introduced a much more expressive and tragic chromatic range. In this still life, the main motif, the fruit bowl, still retains this cubist heritage both in form and in the artist's treatment of shadow. However, the space with the background open to the outside, the score and the presence of the letters show us a compositional conception with a classical heritage. Ismael González de la Serna began his art studies in Granada and completed them in Madrid, at the San Fernando School of Fine Arts. In his early years he developed an eclectic pictorial style, drawing on Impressionist, Symbolist and Modernist sources. One of the first examples of his youthful language can be found in the illustrations he made for his childhood friend Federico García Lorca, in what was to be his first book, "Impresiones y paisajes" (1918). That same year, Ismael de la Serna held his first exhibition in Granada, and shortly afterwards he presented his works at the Ateneo in Madrid. In 1921 he moved to Paris in order to broaden his artistic horizons, joining the circles of the School of Paris. Among his Parisian friends was Pablo Picasso, who influenced his work but was, above all, the Granada painter's protector. During this period De la Serna's style was permeable to the influences of the avant-garde, particularly Cubism and Expressionism, which he worked in a highly personal manner. Likewise, the initial influence of Impressionism was always evident in his work. The year 1927 marked the beginning of a period of strong influence on his work, which began with the painter's solo exhibition at the influential Paris gallery of Paul Guillaume. This exhibition was followed by many others, both in Paris and in Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Granada and Mexico. In 1928 he was commissioned by the director of "Cahiers d'Art", Christian Zervos, to illustrate a special edition of twenty sonnets by Góngora. The key to his recognition lies in his sensual interpretation of the forms of Cubism, based on the relevance of a drawing with a sinuous and highly decorative line, combined with strong chromatic contrasts. With a marked spatial sense and without ever abandoning figuration, De la Serna mainly depicted still lifes, in which he emphasised the sensory aspect of his painting with metaphorical sensory references such as music, fruit or open windows. He also worked on landscapes and portraits. After inaugurating the activities of the Asociación de Artistas Ibéricos in Madrid with a solo exhibition in 1932, the painter embarked on new avenues of artistic experimentation which, after the Second World War, led to a more schematic and simplified style of painting, close to contemporary abstract solutions. Ismael de la Serna is represented in the Patio Herreriano Museum in Valladolid, the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, the Fine Arts Museums of Granada and Seville, the ARTIUM in Vitoria, the Popular Museum of Contemporary Art in Vilafamés and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, among many others.
Lawrence Stephen Lowry RA RBA (1887-1976): colour lithograph, Yachts, limited edition 651/850, blind stamp lower left, 43 x 57 cm. The mount has been stuck covering all margins, now detached but has left marks and torn very bottom of the paper - this would likely be covered by a new mount. P&P Group 3 (£25+VAT for the first lot and £5+VAT for subsequent lots)
A collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies comprising Bruichladdich, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old, 1990s bottling, 40%, 70cl (1, boxed); Gordon & MacPhail, Glentauchers, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1979, 1990s bottling, 40% volume, 70cl (1, boxed); Glenmorangie, Single Highland Malt Whisky, Millenium Malt, First Fill casks, 12 years old, 2000s bottling, 40% volume, 70cl (1, boxed); Oban, West Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 200 years special anniversary edition, 14 years old, 1990s bottling, 43% volume, 70 cl (1, in sealted presentation tube) and Glen Ord, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 12 years old, 40% volume, 70cl (1, presentation tube), 5 bottles in total
Football Legend, Pelé signed 16x20 Autographed Editions photograph. This Sporting Legends black and white photograph is limited edition number 72 out of 100 and shows 17 year old Pelé scoring his first two goals with a stunning volley in the 1958 World Cup Final. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
UK-supplied, right-hand drive MGB Limited-Edition Roadster with less than 41,500 miles from new. Introduced in 1979 to celebrate 50 years of MG production at Abingdon Only 1,000 were built, 480 Roadsters in Bronze Metallic and 520 GTs in Pewter Metallic They sported chin spoilers and were fitted with Triumph Stag-style alloys First registered in March 1981, this Bronze Metallic roadster remains original and unrestored 41,271 miles indicated, dry use only, stored in garage, and Waxoyled Heritage Certificate and MOT until 20/08/2022 with no advisories Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am. SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB ROADSTERYear: 1981Chassis Number: GVADJ1AG522773Registration Number: SWU 565WTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 38664Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 41271 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: LEATHER LOOKClick here for more details, condition report and images
Porsche's first limited-edition 924 was the Martini Rossi, factory order number M426, on sale from the Spring of 1977. Built to celebrate Porsche's 935 and 936 racing success whilst sponsored by Martini Rossi One of only 3,000 worldwide. Imported from France in 2017 (LHD) and now fully UK registered Refreshed in the correct Polizei White, re-upholstered front seats and a comprehensive mechanical overhaul Approx 50 miles since refresh, has been on display in Prestige/Sports car dealership Just 76,155km (47,320 miles) from new. Fresh MOT until May 2023 Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 924 MARTINI ROSSI EDITIONYear: 1977Chassis Number: 9247104361Registration Number: EDE 192RDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47320 MilesClick here for more details, condition report and images
After Arthur Rackham, Three Chromolithographic Book Plates ' The fairies set around on mushrooms and at first they are well behaved ', ' And now they never meet in grove or green ' and ' I am that merry wanderer of the night ', 18cm x 12cm together with Michael Barrett Signed Limited Edition Etching ' We'll always have Paris ' no. 41/100, 30cm x 28cm, all framed and glazed
O’Flaherty, Liam; The Wild Swan and other stories, being No.10 of the Furnival Books, illustrated by P.V. Moon, first edition, limited edition No.481 of 550, published Joiner & Steele (but still showing William Jackson (Books) Ltd on title page), London 1932, together with Strong, Leonard Alfred George; The Big Man, being No.6 of the Furnival Books, first edition, limited edition No.68 of 550, published Joiner & Steele (but still showing William Jackson (Book) Ltd on title page), London 1931. (2)
Lawrence, Thomas Edward; The Diary of T.E. Lawrence MCMXI (1911), first edition, limited hand-numbered No.119 of 203, textured paper covered boards with parchment substitute paper having gilt top edge and untrimmed to the bottom, with all 13 tissue-guarded collotype photograph plates, published Corvinus Press, London, 1937, in brown card slipcase (worn) (1) Some glued down paper stuck to top corner of one board, approx. 1 x 1cm.Sleeve incomplete.Otherwise appears good with no spotting, creases or annotations.
Contemporary school, TA soldier Kingsman Michael Davison of the Cheshire Regiment, dragging the wounded lieutenant to safety on a night patrol in Basra in 2003, limited edition print no. 10/250, signed indistinctly, 57 x 88cm.Kingsman Davison became the first reservist since World War II to win the Military Cross.
Armstead, Hugh W.: The Artistic Anatomy Of The Horse. A Brief Discription of the various Anatomical Structures which may be distinguished during Life through the Skin, With Illustrations From Drawings By The Author, first edition, Pubilshed London: Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, 20 & 21 King William Street, Strand. 1900, original brown cloth with gilt lettering, oblong 4to. (1)
Edwards, Lionel: Sketches In Stable And Kennel, 1933 first edition, London: G. P. Putnam's Sons New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, original cloth with dust wrapper and loose errata slip, royal quarto, together with Huntsmen Past And Present, Published In London By Eyre and Spottiswoode 1929, cloth boards with gilt titles, My Hunting Sketch Book, Published Eyre And Spottiswoode Limited New York Charles Scribner's Sons 1928, with loose The Sporting Gallery Exhibition page and Seen From The Saddle, Eyre And Spottiswoode London 1937. (4)
Edwards, Lionel: My Scottish Sketch Book, 1929 first edition, London Country Life Ltd. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, with dust jacket not price clipped, inscribed to the opening page "With every good wish from your old Squadron Leader George Russell" along with three letters adressed to Captain Percy Hammond (found in the book), together with My Irish Sketch Book, Collins, 48 Pall Mall London, 1938 and A Leicestershire Sketch Book, Published London Eyre And Spottiswoode 1935, all 4to, later two no dust jacket. (3)
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[AUSTEN, JANE]: MANSFIELD PARK London, T. Egerton, 1814 FIRST EDITION. 3 vols. with half-titles and advertisement leaf in vol. 3. 8vo., handsome 20th century half speckled calf, marbled boards, spines decorated in gilt with red and green morocco spine labels. Clean copy, slight stain to corners of first two leaves of vol. 3, not affecting text. Provenance: Book label of Sir Harry Newton in each volume. Reference: Gilson A6
DOYLE, SIR ARTHUR CONAN: THE WHITE COMPANY Smith, Elder & Co, 1891 FIRST EDITION, one of 750 copies. 3 vols., original red-brown cloth blocked in black and titled in black and gilt, grey floral endpapers. An exceptionally bright copy in a later fleece lined drop-back box. Reference: Green & Gibson A8a Provenance: booklabels of Devon judge and collector Sir Trehawke Herbert Kekewich
FLEMING, IAN: CASINO ROYALE London, Jonathan Cape, 1953 FIRST EDITION, IN THE FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET OF THE FIRST JAMES BOND NOVEL. 8vo., original black cloth lettered in red with red heart on upper cover, original unclipped dust jacket. Contemporary ownership inscription on front free endpaper, small restoration to jacket near head of spine.
FLEMING, IAN: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE London, Jonathan Cape, 1964 FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR – “To Philip CMG from Ian (failed OBE)†on front free endpaper. 8vo., original black cloth with lettering in gilt and silver, original dust jacket, with a few tiny chips.
HARDY, THOMAS:THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1878 FIRST EDITION. AUTOGRAPH RECEIPT SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR for the contribution of an episode of the novel to “Belgravia†loosely inserted. 3 vols., map frontispiece in volume 1, advertisement leaf at end of volume 2. 8vo., primary binding of brown cloth blocked in black on upper cover and spine with larger imprint and two-rule border in blind on lower cover, in later brown cloth chemises and quarter brown morocco slipcase. Some slight wear with a few gatherings slightly shaken, upper hinge of volume 1 a little delicate. *The receipt for £20 from Chatto & Windus was for the monthly appearance of The Return of the Native in Belgravia between January and November 1878. Provenance: Booklabel in each volume of American bibliophile and Pierpont Morgan Library director Frederick B. Adams – sold in the sale of his library, Sotheby’s 7/11/01. Reference: Purdy, pp.24-7
HARDY, THOMAS: UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE London, Tinsley Brothers, 1876 FIRST ONE VOLUME & FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Frontispiece, illustrated title page and plates by R. Knight. 8vo., original green cloth, decorated in black and gilt, all edges gilt. Rather shaken, hinges splitting with some marking to cloth and chipping to top and bottom of spine and corners, booklabel and ownership inscription. Very rare first illustrated edition. Reference: Purdy, p.8
HARDY, THOMAS: TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES London, James R. Osgood & McIlvaine, 1891 FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION. One of 1000 copies. 3 vols. 8vo., original tan cloth with honeysuckle design by Charles Ricketts in gilt on upper cover, spine decoratively titled in gilt, in later blue cloth chemises and quarter blue morocco slipcase. Circulating library copy with remains of labels on upper covers, a little wear to cloth, some leaves of text slightly browned. Provenance: Frederick B. Adams, director of the Pierpont Morgan Library – sold in the sale of his library, Sotheby’s 7/11/01. Reference: Purdy pp.67-78
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[AUSTEN, JANE]: EMMA London, John Murray, 1816 FIRST EDITION. 3 vols. with half-titles. 8vo., 20th century full calf by Sangorski, spine in compartments with raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, double gilt rule on turn-ins, silk bookmarks. Clean copy with only occasional light browning, top of spine of vol. 1 a little weak. Provenance: Book label of Sir Harry Newton in each volume. Reference: Gilson A8
HARDY, THOMAS: TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES London, James R. Osgood & McIlvaine, 1891 FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION. One of 1000 copies. 3 vols. 8vo., handsomely bound in later half tan morocco, marbled paper covered boards, spine decorated in gilt, top edges gilt, in slipcase. Very good Reference: Purdy pp.67-78
HARDY, THOMAS: TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES London, James R. Osgood & McIlvaine, 1892 FIRST EDITION, second impression. One of 500 copies. vols. 8vo., original cloth with honeysuckle design by Charles Ricketts in gilt on upper cover, spine decoratively titled in gilt. Very bright set with aonly few small marks to upper board of vols. 2 and 3 and slight fading to lower board of vol. 1. Reference: Purdy pp.67-78
HARDY, THOMAS: A GROUP OF NOBLE DAMES London, James R. Osgood & McIlvaine, 1891 FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR to Sir George Douglas, 2 days after publication (June 2, 1891). 8vo., original pictorial light brown cloth, blocked in gilt and brown, later blue cloth chemise and blue morocco backed slipcase. *George Brisbane Douglas, fifth baronet was a local landowner and author whom Hardy first met in 1881 in Wimborne, Dorset. He became on of Hardy's closest friends
HARDY, THOMAS: A GROUP OF NOBLE DAMES London, Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., 1896 Vol XV of the first edition of Osgood, McIlvaine & Co.'s Wessex Novels. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on first blank “To Mrs Henry Allhusen…by command – and with affectionate regardsâ€. Frontispiece illustration and map of Wessex at end, with June 1896 preface by Hardy. 8vo., green half calf, spine in compartments with raised bands and rose tool in each panel, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Very slight rubbing to extremities and a little light browning.
HARDY, THOMAS: THE WOODLANDERS London, Macmillan & Co., 1887FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE IN PRIMARY BINDING. 3 vols. 8vo., original dark green buckram, blocked in black on front and in blind on back with 2-rule border and inner frame with rounded corners, spine lettered in gilt, dark brown endpapers, in later brown cloth chemises and quarter brown morocco slipcase. Top of spines chipped volumes 1 & 2, volume 3 with repairs to top and bottom of spine, bit shaken with some rubbing, chipping and creasing.
![[AUSTEN, JANE]: NORTHANGER ABBEY & PERSUASION London, John Murray, 1818. FIRST EDITION. 4 vols., with half-titles, (after](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaf2a719-c7ff-401f-9926-aea500e5f973/74fbcd00-90f1-4791-8040-aea601185a31/468x382.jpg)
[AUSTEN, JANE]: NORTHANGER ABBEY & PERSUASION London, John Murray, 1818. FIRST EDITION. 4 vols., with half-titles, (after p. xx before Advertisement in vol. 1 & after titles in vols. 2-4). 8vo., 20th century full calf by Sangorski, spine in compartments with raised bands, gilt lettering to spine, double gilt rule on turn-ins, silk bookmarks. Very good, with a little rubbing to bindings. Provenance: Booklabel of Sir Harry Newton in each volume. Reference: Gilson A9
HARDY, THOMAS: THE WOODLANDERS London, Macmillan & Co., 1887FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on title-page of volume 1. 3 vols. 8vo., rebound by Riviere with original spines pasted in at the rear of each volume, half blue morocco, blue cloth sides, spine lettered and tooled in gilt, all edges gilt. Joints a bit rubbed with a little splitting.Reference: Purdy, pp.54-57
HARDY, THOMAS: THE FAMOUS TRAGEDY OF THE QUEEN OF CORNWALL AT TINTAGEL IN LYONNESSE. London, Macmillan & Co., 1923FIRST EDITION. ASSOCIATION COPY, formerly owned by H.A. Martin, President of the 'Hardy Players' who first performed the play and member of the original cast. Initialled AUTOGRAPH NOTE BY HARDY tipped onto first blank and a long explanatory note by Martin tipped-in facing half-title. Frontispiece and one illustration reproduced from drawings by Hardy. 8vo., original green cloth, blocked in blind and gilt, original dust jacket. Lower half of dust jacket torn away and repairs to edges, a little browning to endpapers. Hardy’s note concerns a couplet used for the half-title of the original programme – “Correct the notes on half-title to the above – please”. Martin explains in his own note that he drafted the programme one Sunday evening at Hardy’s home Max Gate with Hardy approving every word before it went to the printer. The play was first performed at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester on 28th November 1923 with H.A. Martin as one of the cast. Reference: Purdy, p.227-231
![LAWRENCE, T.E.: THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE ARAB REVOLT [London, privately printed, 1924]FIRST STATE OF THE VERY RARE PROSPECTUS F](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaf2a719-c7ff-401f-9926-aea500e5f973/a83bbcfa-9ffb-436a-90f8-aea601186c3e/468x382.jpg)
LAWRENCE, T.E.: THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE ARAB REVOLT [London, privately printed, 1924]FIRST STATE OF THE VERY RARE PROSPECTUS FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS' EDITION OF SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM. Pp.44. 8vo., original off-white wrappers, in original mailing envelope (postmarked London 28th April 1925) addressed to Lt. Col. R.V. Buxton D.S.O. Very good. Later quarter green morocco solander box.Robert ‘Robin’ Buxton’s copy of the first 8 chapters of Seven Pillars of Wisdom which served as an elaborate prospectus for “Cranwell” edition showing format, paper and type. Fewer than 100 copies were circulated to friends. The first chapter in the prospectus was later suppressed by Lawrence on the advice of Bernard Shaw. *Robin Buxton served in the Imperial Camel Corps and spent several weeks operating behind enemy lines in the Arab Revolt, fighting in the unit which captured Mudawara in August 1918. After the war he became Lawrence’s bank manager and was involved in the financing of Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Provenance: Col. P.L. Bradfer-Lawrence, sold at Sothebys, 13 July 2006, lot 241.Reference: O’Brien A035
LAWRENCE, T.E: THE MINT Garden City NY, Doubleday Doran & Co, 1936FIRST EDITION (first American copyright edition). No. '9 UK' of 50 copies. ASSOCIATION COPY BELONGING TO THE AUTHOR'S BROTHER, with two ownership inscriptions of A.W. Lawrence on back of free endpaper (“the property of A.W. Lawrenceâ€) and one with his address on the back of title page. He has added 'this has ceased to be, AWL' to the first inscription.
![[BRONTË, CHARLOTTE]. BELL, CURRER: VILLETTE London, Smith, Elder & Co, 1853 FIRST EDITION. 3 vols. 12 pp. publisher's cat](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaf2a719-c7ff-401f-9926-aea500e5f973/51a0eb50-c68e-4ba2-8be3-aea6011884ac/468x382.jpg)
[BRONTË, CHARLOTTE]. BELL, CURRER: VILLETTE London, Smith, Elder & Co, 1853 FIRST EDITION. 3 vols. 12 pp. publisher's catalogue dated Feb. 1853 at end of vol. 1, Westley's of London bookbinder's ticket. 8vo., original blind-stamped olive-brown cloth. Later green cloth drop-back box. Extremely good set with only a little light rubbing to cloth and mild bumping to spine ends. Reference: Smith 6
TOLKIEN, J.R.R: THE HOBBIT London, George Allen & Unwin, 1937FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with 'Dodgeson' corrected in ink on inside lower flap of dust jacket. 10 illustrations, pictorial endpapers. 8vo., original green pictorial cloth, original dust jacket, in a later green morocco and marbled paper solander box. Head and tail of spine slightly bumped, jacket with a little professional restoration to top and bottom edges, with some minor staining to very top edge of jacket.
TOLKIEN, J.R.R: THE HOBBIT London, George Allen & Unwin, 1971 Third edition, sixth impression. SIGNED ON THE HALF-TITLE BY THE AUTHOR ('signed for B.R. Witherden'), ownership inscription of 'Brian Witherden, Merton' on front free endpaper. 4 colour plates, 8 illustrations & pictorial endpapers. 8vo., original green cloth blocked in gilt with gilt stamp of Merton College, Oxford on the front boards, original dust jacket. Dust jacket a little chipped with small area of loss (16 x 23mm) from top edge. *The first owner was a student at Merton College, Oxford between 1969 & 1974 while Tolkien was a resident on the same staircase. Witherden was awarded a book prize after gaining a first in mathematics which Tolkien then signed, hence the Merton stamp. Provenance: Sotheby’s 8 July 2004, lot 380
![[BRONTË, CHARLOTTE]. BELL, CURRER: THE PROFESSOR, A TALE London, Smith, Elder & Co 1857 FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. Half-title](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/aaf2a719-c7ff-401f-9926-aea500e5f973/e4d5df73-1ffe-4f16-b230-aea60118ad67/468x382.jpg)
[BRONTË, CHARLOTTE]. BELL, CURRER: THE PROFESSOR, A TALE London, Smith, Elder & Co 1857 FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. Half-titles in both volumes, 2 pp. publisher's catalogue at end of vol. 1 & 16 pp. publisher's catalogue at end of vol. 2 dated June 1857, Westley's of London bookbinder's ticket. 8vo., original blind-stamped dark purple cloth, in a later fleece lined red buckram solander box. Spines slightly faded, otherwise very good. Provenance: With the booklabels of noted American book collector A. Edward Newton. Reference: Smith 7
CROWLEY, ALEISTER: MAGICK IN THEORY AND PRACTICE first edition, published by Castle Books, Secaucus, 1991, maroon cloth bound with dustwrapper; sold together with Waite, Arthur Edward: The Mysteries of Magic, revised edition, published by Kegan Paul, London 1897, blue cloth binding with annotated press clippings
CHRISTIE, AGATHA: HALLOWE'EN PARTY London, Collins Crime Club, 1969PRESENTATION COPY, signed and inscribed by the author to Mrs Honeybone on front free endpaper in the year of publication. FIRST EDITION. 8vo., red cloth, original dust jacket. Few small nicks to edges.*Mrs Daphne Honeybone was Agatha Christie's private secretary for many years and also the dedicatee of her novel 'Nemesis'.
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