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[Smith, John]. The Compleat Fisher; or, The True Art of Angling ... by J.S. A Brother of the Angle. The fourth edition enlarged, London: printed for G. Conyers and J. & B. Sprint, 1716, woodcut frontispiece, [2], 164 pages, 8 woodcut illustrations of fish, tightly bound, close-trimmed at upper margin shaving a few running heads and page numbers in first two signatures, closed tear to blank lower margin of A[7] and to blank outer margin of B[10], last four leaves of signature G misordered (G6, G5, G8, G7), slight marginal fraying to foremargins and lower corners of final few leaves, a little spotting or browning, particularly at front and rear, near-contemporary ownership inscription of Wm. Newe[ll] to frontispiece recto with name written again in pencil in a later hand beneath, contemporary sheep, joints cracked and weak, a little wear to extremities, 12mo (110 x 55 mm)Qty: (1)NOTESThe fourth of 12 editions issued between 1696 and 1770, and the second to be published in the 18th century. The original title The True Art of Angling of 1696 was changed in the 1704 third edition to The Compleat Fisher. The frontispiece to this fourth edition, representing two male anglers, is new and used here for the first time. 'This minute work by an anonymous writer forms one of the marked features of most angling collections … partly from its merits as a manual, but far more from its rarity, only a few copies of the earlier issues having escaped the wear and tear of time’ (Westwood & Satchell, p. 182). ESTC N28008 records only 7 copies of this edition, of which six are in USA and one is at the National Library of Australia. The only copy we have traced at auction is the Albert Petit copy (Petit 1860) sold by Christie’s, London, 8 October 1999, lot 186 (£1,380).

Taverner (John). Certaine Experiments Concerning Fish and Fruite, 1st edition, William Ponsonby, 1600, large woodcut device on title, woodcut initials, printed mostly black letter, without first and last blanks, some minor spotting, initial letters of ‘To’ and ‘Reader’ in headline of A4v shaved, morocco gilt book-label of A.R.D. [noted angling book collector Alfred Denison], edges stained red, 19th-century green half morocco over marbled boards, gilt title and decoration to raised bands, a little rubbed, small 4to (165 x 125mm)Qty: (1)NOTESKress 237; STC 23708 (recording 4 copies); Westwood & Satchell, p. 205. Rare first edition of Taverner's only publication, based on his experiments in stocking a fish pond. 'The experiments concern the construction of ponds, the treatment, breeding and feeding of fish therein, and the baits for and nature of pond fish. Of the tench the author says "The tench also is very easilie taken in a Bownet, and whoever hath of them in his ponds, it behooueth him to take great heede that he be not deceived by leud people"' (Westwood & Satchell).

Churchill (Winston S.) London to Ladysmith via Pretoria, 1st edition, London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1900, half title, 3 folding maps, advertisements at end, a few light spots, endpapers renewed, original pictorial cloth, rebacked, original spine relaid (some fading, chipped), a little rubbed, 8vo, together with Lord Randolph Churchill, 2 volumes,1st edition, London: Macmillan & Co., 1906, half titles, photogravure portraits, illustrations, water stain to first few leaves of volume I, some spotting, modern red half morocco gilt, slipcase, 8vo, plus Marlborough. His Life and Times, 4 volumes, London: George G. Harrap, 1933-38, volume I October 1933 reprint, half titles, maps and illustrations, some light spotting and toning, ex-libris, a few small stamps and shelf numbers, modern navy half morocco gilt by Period Binders, Bath, 8vo, with others related including Randolph S. Churchill & Martin Gilbert's Winston S. Churchill, volumes I-VIII, mixed editions, 1966-88, and The War Speeches of the Rt Hon Winston S. Churchill, compiled by Charles Eade, 3 volumes, 1951-52Qty: (22)

Morandus (Benedictus). De laudibus Bononiae contra Seneses, Bologna: Ugo Rugerius, 1481, 21 leaves, damp-staining to gutter of first few leaves, first leaf with a closed tear repaired to gutter, final leaf with corner tear repair, near-contemporary notations to margins of some leaves, occasional spotting, contemporary vellum binding, front board marked, both with some staining, spine extremities rubbed, 8voQty: (1)NOTESThe only work by this author, this being the sole edition. There are only two copies held institutionally (Bibliothèque Mazarine & Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) according to worldcat.

Herodotus (of Halicarnassus). Herodoti Halicarnasei libri novem [at end:] Herodoti Halicarnasei patris historiae traductio e graeco in latinum per virum eruditissimum Laurentium Valensem, Venice, Joannem & Gregoriu[m] de Gregoriis Fratres, viii Martii [i.e. after 29 March], 1494, 140 of 142 leaves, A8, a-d8, e-x6: A1r title: Herodoti Halicarnasei libri novem, A1v blank, A2r-8r index (here bound at end of volume), A8v with editor's letter to Nicolaus Rubeus dated 29 March, 1494 (three weeks later than the colophon), A1 title loose, with ink ownership inscription Ex Libris Francisci: Mae: Malvolii Coneglansis, and his bookplate to verso, lacking a1 (first leaf of text with white on black decorative woodcut border, supplied in loose photographic facsimile), and x6 (final leaf of main text with colophon, supplied in loose photographic facsimile), a few early marginal annotations in ink, u1-6 and x1-5 repaired to lower blank margin, x4-5 restrengthened to fore-edge, occasional ink stains and soiling to margins, light waterstaining, 19th century plain limp vellum, lightly soiled, folio (32 x 22 cm)Qty: (1)NOTESProvenance: Francesco Maria Malvolti of Conegliano (north of Venice), an academic who was one of the first to praise the local wine of Conegliano Valdobiaddene in the Giornale d'Italia of 1772, where he mentions the quality of prosecco wine production. Hain-Copinger *8472; BMC V, 345 (IB. 21058); Bod-Inc Online H-056; Sander 3376; Essling 735; Goff H-90. The third edition of Herodotus, translated from the Greek into Latin by the eminent Italian renaissance humanist and scholar Lorenzo Valla (1407-1457), and edited by Antonio Mancinelli (1452-1505), preceded by the editions of 1474 (Venice: Jacobus Rubeus) and 1475 (Rome: Arnoldus Pannartz).

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus). Expositio vera harum imaginum olim Nurenbergae repertarium ex fundatissimo verae Magiae Vaticinio deducta, 1st Latin edition, [no place], 1570, woodcut on title, 30 woodcuts to text, large woodcut on final colophon leaf, title-page rehinged with old paper strip to verso, small ink stain to lower right corner beneath woodcut and next to date, old ink inscription 'Libris rarissimis annumeratur' running vertically up outer margin, worm hole to first 3 leaves touching woodcut lower border on title and affecting one word to last line of text on rectos and versos of A2 & A3, old paper repairs to upper margins of C4 & C5 with running head neatly written in ink to first leaf and left blank on second leaf, upper margin of E4 trimmed with partial loss of running head, upper margin of F2 trimmed with loss of running head, outer margin of F6 not cut straight trimming last letter of final line and catch-word, some old damp staining and spotting throughout, closely trimmed at upper margins, occasionally touching running heads and page numbers, 19th-century pencil note to front pastedown above bookplate, 'A copy of this book was in Dr [John] Dee's library, see his Catalogue Harl. M.S. 1879, fo. 44 [43], edges stained red, early 19th-century green calf, gilt-decorated borders and spine with floral tools, small 8vo (128 x 84 mm)Qty: (1)NOTESProvenance: George John Warren, 5th baron Vernon (1803-1866), of Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire, monogrammed bookplate with motto 'Vernon semper viret'. Caillet 8297; Duveen 4511; Sudhoff, Paracelsus 115; VD 16, P 409. The first Latin edition of this rarity, one of the few non-scientific works by Paracelsus. 'Paracelsus was a Protestant, and his satirical work on the Court of Rome shows his strong opposition to Papacy' (Duveen).

Wilson (Thomas). [The Art of Rhetorique, for the use of all suche as are studious of eloquence, sette forth in English...,], [London: Richard Grafton], 1553, folios 17-119 (final 3 leaves misnumbered), lacking the first 22 leaves, with 'faultes escaped in thenprintyng' to verso of leaf 119, 5 leaves of index, black letter text throughout, some light marginal soiling, vellum, with small gilt morocco title label to spine, rubbed and light soiling, small 4toQty: (1)NOTESSTC 25799. Folio 21 verso includes a text by Erasmus titled An Epistle to perswade a young gentleman to mariage (Hazlitt III, 268). First edition of the book considered to be the earliest systematic work of literary criticism in the English language, in which the author castigates the use of pedantic language based on classical models, which he calls "strange inkhorn terms", as well as the use of 'French and Italianated' idioms, which 'counterfited the kinges Englishe'. According to Hardin Craig, Shakespeare and Wilson's Arte of Rhetorique, Studies in Philology, volume 28, number 4, October 1931, pages 618-630, borrowings from Wilson's Arte of Rhetorique are found in Timon of Athens, and Much Ado About Nothing and elsewhere.

Jewel (John). The true copies of the letters betwene the reverend father in God John Bisshop of Sarum and D. Cole, upon occasion of a Sermon that the said Bisshop preached before the Quenes Maiestie, and her most honorable Counsel. 1560. Set forthe and allowed, according to the order appointed in the Quenes Maiesties Iniunctions. Cum gratia & privilegio Regiae Maiestatis per septennium, [London, printed by John Day, 1560], 177 leaves, plus 9 unnumbered leaves (A-Z8, AA4), title page with woodcut decorative border (close-trimmed with slight loss to top and fore-margin), gothic black letter text, woodcut initials, A2 with closed tear repaired without loss, early ownership initials in brown ink to verso of title 'W. W. Oxon 2d', with additional manuscript text references in the same hand to 'ABp Cranmr. 62.63, Albert Pighius p.23, Bp Gard. Mistakes Dr Smith's Prooff of Transcubst, Dr Oglethorp's fals Concord, and with further annotations apparently in the same hand to final blank and rear pastedown (Adoration of ye bred a new devise. p:138, Comunion under one kind. page: 109.135, corpus-Xi day beegan: p:138, The Word of Transubstantion/p:43 Private Masse not in ye church for 600 yeares. p:152, etc.), contemporary blind-ruled sheep, somewhat worn on spine, with joints partly cracked, small 8voQty: (1)NOTESSTC 14613. Only two copies traced at auction, in 1938 and 1951. First edition containing the exchange between the newly-created Bishop of Salisbury John Jewel, and Henry Cole (circa 1500-1579/80), a Roman Catholic apologist and fellow of New College, Oxford, who preached the sermon at the execution of Thomas Cranmer, following which Cranmer famously recanted his short-lived adherence to the Catholic faith. The text includes Bishop Jewel's sermon at Paul's Cross, better known as the Challenge Sermon, which helped to ignite a decade of controversy over the relationship between the Church of England and the 'true universal church'.

Sleidanus (Johannes). A Famouse Cronicle of oure time, called Sleidanes Commentaries, concerning the state of Relgion and common wealth, during the raigne of the Emperour Charles the fift, with the Argumentes set before every Booke, conteyninge the summe or effecte of the Booke following. Translated out of Latin into Englishe, by Jhon Daus. Here unto is added also an Apology of the Authoure, [London: John Daye for Abraham Veale, and Nicholas England, 25 September, 1560], black letter type, large woodcut coat of arms to title with the motto Che sara sara, several neat contemporary or early ownership inscriptions to title: 'Michael Noble me iure possidet: pretm - vii s', also 'Richard Osborn junr', and one other not legible, woodcut initials, A6 blank present, QQQ4 blank at end not present, a clean crisp copy with margins, 19th century bookplate of George Weare Braikenridge (1775-1856), of Broomwell House in Brislington, Bristol, to front pastedown, later 18th century mottled full calf, gilt spine, somewhat worn with joints cracked and with cords exposed, folio (25 x 18 cm)Qty: (1)NOTESProvenance: George Weare Braikenridge (1775-1856). Braikenridge was born in Virginia, but lived for most of his life in Bristol where he created a major collection of Bristol historical and topographical material, known today as the Braikenridge Collection, and held by Bristol Central Library and Archives. STC 19848; ESTC S115934. First edition in English of De statu religionis et reipublicae, by Johannes Sleidanus (1506-1556), a chronicle of the reign of the holy Roman Emperor Charles V, recording the spread of Lutheran protestantism, Henry VIII's break with Rome, and the conflict with the Turks.

Percy Kelly (1918-1993), a limited edition etching Cockermouth, 33/75. 20 cm x 29 cm, framed, signed. ARR (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The etching is in first class condition with no issues. It is very well mounted and framed and could be hung in its current condition without the need for any work.

Alfred Wainwright "Welsh Mountain Drawings" first edition.

Alfred Wainwright, "Kendal in the 19th Century", first edition.

Alfred Wainwright "Pennine Way Companion", first edition.

Alfred Wainwright "A Pictorial Guide to The Lakeland Fells", first edition.

Alfred Wainwright, "A Lakeland sketchbook", first edition.

Alfred Wainwright, "Walks in Limestone Country", first edition.

Alfred Wainwright, "A Pennine Journey", the story of a long walk in 1938, first and only edition.

Alfred Wainwright, "A Bowland Sketchbook", first edition.

WILLIAM AND THE WITCH, 1st ed, 1964 First Edition in jacket with 8 other Richmal Crompton titles (9) (Est. plus 17.5% premium)Tramp- 1st, 1952, price clippedTV Show- 1st, 1958, unclippedExplorer- 1st, 1960, unclippedThe Bold- 1st, 1950, unclippedPop Singer- 1st, 1965, unclippedOutlaw, no date or dust jacketBook of the Film, August 1939 with DJDavid Wilding, no date or dust jacket

Beck (Conrad) - The Microscope, Part I third edition and Part II first edition, half titles, illustrated, cloth, 1924 and 1930 and about twenty five others, microscopes and microscopy (27)

Gellhorn (Martha) - Two by Two, first edition, signed presentation copy, inscribed "For my cherished, only, constantly relied on, imposed on sweet sound St Bernard from the permanent ship-wreck Martha", half title, maroon cloth, unclipped dust jacket, London 1958

Barry Rowe, artist signed Limited Edition coloured print, ' First Lap at 1930 Monaco Grand Prix ', 17.5ins x 23.5ins, gilt framed

J.K. Rowling, quantity of various Harry Potter hardback books, including First Edition ' The Order of the Phoenix '

One volume, ' Mein Kampf ' by Adolf Hitler, First English Edition, second impression, published London, Hurst and Brackett 1939, dark blue cloth, with two volumes ' Mein Kampf ' in German, published in Monchen 1937, soft backs, in original box

A Golfer's Gallery Old Masters, by Bernard Darwin,printed by Country Life Ltd, hardcover, First edition 1927, half title, 20-page introduction, 18 colour reproduction of old master paintings mounted on thick card, 11 Dutch, 7 British, leaf with suggestions on framing at rear, green marbled paper cover boards tied with original cord, some wear to corners, edges and spine

A very rare edition of possibly the first French paperback booklet published on lawn Tennis, titled “Regle des Jeux de Croquet et de Lawn-Tennis par Laun”, this very nice edition is complete with 32-page, 190 of which contain 21 rules of the game and a short essay on “Jeu de Paume”. Significantly, this booklet contains a diagram of one of the earliest types of lawn tennis court showing a serving rectangle or crease at one end of the court. This pattern ceased in England by the mid 1870s 

A collection of miscellaneous ephemera to include a signed b&w photograph of the victorious Manchester United FA Cup winning team of 1977, with 10 signatures, a signed colour photograph 1966 England World Cup with COA (Jack Charlton, Cohen and Wilson), Chaucer signed first day cover 2002 World Cup (Bobby Charlton), Martin Peters colour picture from 1966 World Cup with signed album page, signed Manchester United newspaper cuttings post Munich season 1958-59, plus six Busby Babes signatures including Busby, Charlton, Foulkes, Whelan, Coleman, McGuines, plus 22 modern Manchester United signatures. And comes with tube rolled Manchester United print 1958 limited edition, signed by Harry Gregg with COA, sold with a b&w photograph of the Beatles and Muhammad Ali, mid 1960s signed by Ali and a 1946 Wimbledon Tennis Final programme, generally good, (qty)

Official pennant presented by AC Torino to the Football Association, 15th April 1948,in red satin with metal wire crest and inscription, original hanging bar, the reverse in the colours of the Italian national flag, 50 by 36cm. 15th April 1948 marked the opening fixtures of the first edition of the International Youth Tournament held in London. This is the competition that would later be called the UEFA European U-19 Championship. All the fixtures in the tournament were played at grounds of London football clubs, the final at White Hart Lane. The pennant relates to the Italian team whose opening match was a 2-0 win over Austria at West Ham United.Provenance:Consigned from the Bryan Horsnell Collection (lots 587 to 804).

Motor racing memorabilia including signed items,Comprising: a SASOL Jordan Yamaha poster, double signed by the team drivers, Stefano Modena and Mauricio Gugehlmin, 1992, and a Koss racing poster, signed by Tommy Byrne and Peter Gethin-signed 1971 Italian Grand Prix report and Yardley B.R.M. press pack, his ink signature on the page preceding a profusely illustrated 10-page 1971 race report and circuit review within the Marlboro Grand Prix Guide, 1972 Edition Kreuzer, Zurich, soft cover 264 pages, the press pack for the launch of the P160 car, dated Wednesday 17 February 1971, the notes entitled: 21 Years On - B.R.M. In 1971, The B.R.M. Formula 1 Car, V12 Engines and Type 161 Gearbox, Yardley Team Drivers: Pedro Rodriguez, Jo Siffert, Howden Ganley, John Miles, Background to Yardley And Motor Sport, Yardley's Grand Prix Exploitation Plans For 1971, B.R.M. Theme For Yardley Motoring Safety Contest, with eight b&w photographs, three of the P160 Formula 1 car, one of each driver and one of 'The Yardley Hot Pants Girls', all held in a Yardley Team B.R.M. folder, with a Rubery Owen Director's business card; Jody Scheckter signed 1977 Christmas card, Wolf Formula 1 and McLaren memorabilia, the Christmas card bearing his ink signature and the personal dedication 'To Sailor, thank you for all your help this year', a 1977 Wolf Racing Team card signed 'pp Walter', a 3½ by 5in. colour photo of him in the 1977 Wolf F1 car, plus a photocopied three-page 1978 Autocar article mentioning 'Sailor', plus a Corgi Mettoy model of the Yardley McLaren M19A in which he made his 1972 end-of-season F1 debut, in its original box; and Stefan Bellof and Derek Bell signed 1984 Silverstone 1000 Kms programme, the two Porsche team driver signatures in ballpoint pen upon the race results page of the large format, 52-page official publication, including inserts of a twice-folded John Bartlett-Steve Kempton Lola T610 Goodmans Sound sponsor poster and similar sticker, plus some race admission tickets 1971 was a tragically turbulent year for Yardley Team B.R.M. Peter Gethin joined them following the death of Pedro Rodriguez that summer and then won his second race for them, the Italian GP, by the closest ever F1 winning margin of 0.010 seconds, a race that with his winning speed of 150.755mph is still the second fastest F1 race ever run. Jo Siffert was later killed in the last race of the season at Brands Hatch. Signed at the Peter Gethin Performance Driving School at Goodwood during the 1990s. Canadian businessman Walter Wolf purchased Frank Williams' F1 team at the end of 1976 and with his financial support the team was able to sign Jody Scheckter from Tyrrell as its driver. Surprisingly they won the first Grand Prix of 1977 and two further victories ensured second place in the World Drivers Championship. Jody Scheckter eventually became World Champion with Ferrari in 1979. Although Bellof and Bell won this event the previous year, they only finished 10th in 1984, yet Bellof still went on to become World Endurance Champion. That year the German also moved into Formula 1, but his career was then cut tragically short when he died in a huge accident during the 1985 Spa 1000 Kms.

First Edition of Shakespeare's King Henry V, Published by J.M. Dent and Co in 1895. 11 x 14cm

Three First Edition Hardback Harry Potter Books. Order of the Phoenix, Deathly Hallows and Goblet of Fire.

° Twenty four Lee Child Jack Reacher novels including a first edition of the first book; Killing Floor

AN ASSORTMENT OF AROUND THREE HUNDRED POKEMON CARDS (not including a large quantity of fakes) and the Official Pokemon Pokedex Gold Version And Silver Version book by Brady games, the genuine cards come from Base Set, Fossil, Jungle, Base Set 2, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, Neo Genesis and Neo Discovery sets; as well as various promo cards, Holo cards include Base Set Gyarados 6/102 (x2), Base Set Hitmonchan 7/102, Base Set Machamp 8/102 (x2), Base Set Ninetales 12/102, Base Set Zapdos 16/102, Jungle Clefable 1/64, Ancient Mew promo card and Gym Heroes Misty's Seadra 9/132 (pre-release promo), first edition cards include Base Set Machamp 8/102 (x2), Neo Genesis Snubbull 74/111, Neo Discovery Spinarak 65/75 and Team Rocket Dark Rapidash 44/82, (cards condition ranges from fair to good, the book has minor creases, but otherwise no major defects)

FIFTY TWO PIECES OF ROYAL ALBERT 'OLD COUNTRY ROSES' TEA/DINNERWARES AND OTHER ITEMS, comprising telephone, 1980 First Edition calendar plate (with box), candle holder, two wall clocks, 19cm jar (missing lid), two large teapots (both missing lids), 17cm teapot, 14.5cm teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar bowl (missing lid), 9cm sugar bowl, 10.5cm sugar bowl, 16.5cm footed bowl, salt and pepper pots, sauce boat, spare lid, eight tea cups, six 12.5cm saucers, fourteen 14cm saucers, four side plates and one cake plate (condition: many pieces have damage/repairs and are seconds, signs of moderate to heavy use) (52)

AN ASSORTMENT OF POKEMON CARDS ranging from Base Set, Base Set 2, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Neo Genesis and Neo Discovery sets spread across three folders All Base Set holo cards are included except Magneton 9/102. There are two of Charizard 4/102, Blastoise 2/102 and Venusaur 15/102, Nidoking 11/102, Ninetales 12/102, Hitmonchan 7/102 and Gyarados 6/102 Base Set 2 holo cards include: Alakazam 1/130, Chansey 3/130, Clefairy 6/130, Mewtwo 10/130, Pidgeot 14/130 and Raichu 16/130 Fossil holo cards include: Aerodactyl 1/62 (x2), Ditto 3/62, Hypno 8/62, Lapras 10/62 (x2), Magneton 11/62, Magneton 11/62 (first edition), Moltres 12/62 (x2), Muk 13/62 (x3) and Zapdos 15/62, Jungle holo cards include: Flareon 3/64, Kangaskhan 5/64 (x2), Nidoqueen 7/64, Pinsir 9/64, Scyther 10/64, Vaporeon 12/64 (x2), Victreebel 14/64 and Vileplume 15/64 Team Rocket holo cards include: Dark Alakazam 1/82, Dark Arbok 2/82, Dark Blastoise 3/82, Dark Dugtrio 6/82, Dark Magneton 11/82, Dark Vileplume 13/82 and Dark Weezing 14/82, other holos include: Tyranitar Neo Discovery 12/75, Ancient Mew (x2), Jumpluff Neo Genesis 7/111 and Azumarill Japanese Neo Genesis no.184. Condition ranges from poor to good

1897 hallmarked silver Birmingham Mint special edition medal - Victoria Jubilee. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

2005 Sachs B-805 Limited Edition No.084/150.- Registration VX05 URB- Odometer- Not displayed- One of just 150 manufacturedSachs Bikes International Company Limited is a German-based motorcyclemanufacturer, founded in 1886.It is one of the world's oldest motorcycle manufacturers, producingtheir first motorcycle in 1904. Peugeot manufacturedfirst in 1898, Indian their first in 1901, Triumph in 1902 and Harley Davidson in 1903, soSachssitamongst impressive company.Original UK Motorbike from brand new inmetallic'Blaze Orange'.The B-805 Limited Edition is based upon core components from the 805cc 'V' Twin Cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled Suzuki VS800 Intruder. Believed to be one of only 14 registered in the UK.Mildly in the Cafe-Racer style there is a second Sachs cowling that is supplied with the motorcycle. Supplied from a private collection with very little use in 8 years of ownership.Serviced last in Summer 2020 at which time it was also MOT'd. Dry stored since.- Our buyers premium on all cars, motorbikes and scooters is 10% + VAT. - We encourage any interested parties to inspect the vehicle on our 4th September viewing day (10am-2pm) and prior to sale on Sunday 5th (from 10am-12 noon) to satisfy themselves on the car's condition, please check our buying terms and conditions for cars available online or via email. - Transportation options may be available, please contact us for a quote.

After Alfredo de La Maria "Monaco Grand Prix 1952" limited edition llithograph, 286/850 60cm x 76cm Published by Autosports Gallery Ltd, 2001 Signed by Sterling Moss and numbered in pencilSir Stirling Moss in the works Jaguar C-Type and Piero Carini in the Ferrari 340 roar past the Royal Box at the start of the 1952 race, pursued by Manzon (Gordini), Levegh (Talbot-Lago), and then Parnell and Macklin (Aston DB3s), plus the rest of the Ferrari contingent. Moss and Manzon dominated the race until, on lap 24, they piled into Parnell's stationary DB3 at Ste. Devote, giving the lead to Castellotti in the Ferrari 225S Coupé. Ultimate victory went to Count Marzotto in the Ferrari 225S Spyder, with 225S models taking the first 5 places, giving Ferrari their very first victory at Monaco

First edition 'Corners of Grey Old Gardens', various contributers, with rare suede book cover

Ex-Jean Simmons1959 Bristol 402 Drophead CoupéRegistration no. NPF 2Chassis no. 402/704Odometer reading: 32,313MOT: Exempt*One of 12 surviving with only 24 made*Professionally restored in 2001*More powerful Frazer Nash-BMW engineTo view a video of this lot please click hereTo view a feature video of this lot please click hereThe Bristol 402 drophead coupé was even more exclusive than the saloon, a mere 24 being delivered between 1949 and 1950, of which it is estimated fewer than 12 survive. Successful racing driver Tony Crook had been involved with Bristol's car division from the outset. Crook won the UK's first post-war motor race driving a Frazer Nash-BMW, a victory witnessed by one of his biggest fans: Stewart Granger. Bristol had already decided to make a small run of convertibles based on the 401, a prospect Granger found very exciting. Crook recalled: 'He and his future wife Jean Simmons were about to star together in the film Adam and Evelyn and Granger was keen to have 'his and hers' identical Bristol cars.' Two of the first were sold to Granger registered 'NPF 1' for himself and 'NPF 2' for Jean Simmons, and were handed over at Anthony Crook Motors in Caterham. Crook later fitted a more powerful Frazer Nash-BMW engine to 'NPF 2' (still in the car today).In 2001, 'NPF 2' was restored by Alpine Eagle, Bob Price and Spencer Lane-Jones. Related bills total more than £75,000, the engine/gearbox overhaul accounting for circa £22,700. Winner of the Bristol Owners' Club concours in 2003, 'NPF 2' was invited to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2006. It has also featured in Octane magazine (March 2011 edition) and Classic & Sports Car (2014). Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 85/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 21/25Body Work: 4Paint:4Glass:5Chrome/Plastics/Trim:4Wheels/Tyres:4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 15/20Gearbox/Clutch:4Axles:4Suspension:4Brakes:3INTERIOR TOTAL:18/20Seats:5Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets:5Headlining:4Trim:4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10Main components:5Ancillary components:5ENGINE TOTAL: 17/20Starting:5Running:4Under Bonnet:4Mechanical components:4Car History File: 4For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Kneeling Rolls-Royce 'Spirit of Ecstasy' mascot and four car badges,the pre-war chrome plated mascot signed C Sykes and dated 26.1.35, 9cm high on a wooden display base, the badges comprising: VSCC enamel badge with bar mounting bracket; Cornwall by Renamel (cracked); Great Britain and RAC plastic badges (faded and cracked); together with a Manual for Drivers in Germany, 1948; Esso War Map; The Battle of Britain HMSO booklet, first edition 1941; and a Short Guide to Great Britain by War and Navy Departments, Washington DC. (Qty)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1923 Austin Seven 'Chummy' TourerRegistration no. BP 8020Chassis no. A11658Engine no. M1682Odometer reading: TBCMOT: Exempt*Very early and correct example*Restored by Austineers in 1989/1990*Offered for sale by VSCC and VCC stalwart, Paul Tillian To view a video of this lot please click hereFootnotes:A huge success from the moment deliveries commenced in January 1923, the Austin Seven remained in production until 1939. Simple in construction, economical, and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the Seven brought motoring within the financial reach of the man in the street. Its introduction helped save the ailing Austin concern and by the mid-1920s the Seven dominated the light car market in Britain. The range of models on offer had expanded greatly by the decade's end, but the sole version available when production commenced was the 'Chummy', which for many enthusiasts remains the quintessential Seven and is highly sought after. Owned for many years by VSCC and VCC stalwart, Paul Tillian, the current vendor, this early example was restored by Austineers in 1989/1990. Photographs taken prior to restoration are on file and the car also comes with an original handbook, spares book, sales brochure, and a quantity of notes and correspondence. In 1995 this car featured in The Times newspaper (Saturday 11th March edition) in an article by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu entitled 'The first motor for the millions' (press cutting on file). Still on beaded-edge tyres, this charming Austin Seven is in beautiful condition - you don't often see them this good and correct. A rare jewel, the car is only offered for sale because Paul's arthritis means he is no longer able to enjoy it. A superb history file accompanies the car, including various rare original Austin 7 publications; spares include a correct magneto type Austin 7 engine, gearbox and Scintilla Magneto.Vendor Score Total: 82/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 21/25Body Work: 5Paint:4Glass:4Chrome/Plastics/Trim:4Wheels/Tyres:4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20Gearbox/Clutch:4Axles:4Suspension:4Brakes:4INTERIOR TOTAL:16/20Seats:4Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets:4Headlining:4Trim:4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10Main components:4Ancillary components:4ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20Starting:4Running:4Under Bonnet:4Mechanical components:4Car History File: 5For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1933/1934 American Austin 'Woodie' Station WagonRegistration no. XBV 215Chassis no. 2752593Odometer reading: 910MOT: Exempt*Restored in the USA*Present UK ownership since October 2015*Only some 800-or-so miles covered in the last six yearsTo view a video of this lot please click hereFootnotes:The American Austin Car Company was incorporated in 1929 to manufacture the Austin Seven under licence using locally built bodies. In its first incarnation the company offered a roadster and various coupés before going into receivership. Only after reorganisation in 1937 did it offer a station wagon. When this Woodie was offered at a Hershey auction in October 2013, its catalogue description stated that the car had been 'assembled by an American Austin enthusiast that (sic) used a coupe as a platform', while another document states that the car was restored by Arthur Rabstein of Toms River, New Jersey. The restored Woodie featured in the July/August 1995 edition of The Antique Automobile, with a front cover photograph and report inside. In April 2014 the car was offered for sale by Classic Cars and subsequently sold. The current owner purchased the Woodie from Treasured Motors. The car was imported into the UK in October 2015 and registered by the DVLA on 1st December 2015. Now after six years of ownership, during which time the Woodie was driven just over 800 miles (mainly on Austin Seven Club holidays and to local car shows), the vendor feels it is time for it to give pleasure to a new custodian. Described by the owner as in excellent condition and running very well, this delightful American Austin turns heads and attracts attention wherever it goes.Vendor Score Total: 77/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 20/25Body Work: 4Paint:4Glass:4Chrome/Plastics/Trim:4Wheels/Tyres:4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 15/20Gearbox/Clutch:3Axles:4Suspension:4Brakes:4INTERIOR TOTAL:16/20Seats:4Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets:4Headlining:4Trim:4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 7/10Main components:3Ancillary components:4ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20Starting:4Running:4Under Bonnet:4Mechanical components:4Car History File: 3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Assorted motoring books,including David Thirlby: The Chain Drive Frazer Nash; Denis Jenkinson: From Chain Drive to Turbocharger The A.F.N. Story; William Court: Power and Glory; L J K Setright: The Grand Prix car 1954/1966 (first edition) and other motoring reference books. (Qty)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • ◊• Zero rated for tax, no tax will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.◊ £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Browning (Robert), The Pied Piper of Hamelin, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, published by George Harrap, first edition 1934, together with Farmiloe (Edith), All the World Over, published 1898 (2)

Louise Brooks, by Frank Martin pencil signed portrait etching, limited edition 22/100, 37cm x 27cm; and Louise Brooks biography, First Edition by Barry Paris

1/12 scale diecast Ferrari F40 model carKyosho first edition 1:12 Ferrari F40 approx 37 cm long.

A box of Enid Blyton books, to include Book of Fairies 1924 first edition, Merry Storybook first edition etc

A box of W.E. Johns books (Biggles, Gimlet and Worrell's), to include first edition titles In The Orient, Black Raider, Gimlet Goes Again etc

Three volumes including 'Bravo Two Zero' by Andy McNab, one being first edition and two 20th anniversary editions, all signed.

[FOOTBALL INTEREST]. THIRTEEN 1/76 SCALE EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITIONS LIMITED EDITION MODEL BUSES 'SUTTON UNITED' including one set; together with a Corgi Routemaster bus of related interest; and another E.F.E. set, each mint or near mint and boxed, (15).

TWO STEIFF COLLECTOR'S TEDDY BEARS comprising a Teddy Kapitan 1910 Replica (EAN 667954), limited edition 1156/1910, 54cm high; and The World's First Teddy Bear Replica (EAN 664946), limited edition 373/1902, 28cm high, both lacking certificates and unboxed.

John Buchan, "The Thirty-Nine Steps", Blackwood, 1915, first edition, third impression

Corgi Vanguards - A collection of 6 x boxed 1:43 scale models including limited edition # PD3002 Rover 3500 V8 Police escort diorama number 1687 of only 2500 made, # VA27003 the first production Rover 2000 in Willow green, 2 x # limited edition VA06617 Southdown Ford Transit vans and similar. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (6)

Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back portfolio of 24 x Ralph McQuarrie artwork prints marked first edition July 1980 - Each featuring a production painting from the film. They measure 53 x 25 cm. The condition of the prints is Very Good, the folder is Poor with creasing and splits. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Dick Francis Signed Book. Titled Straight. First Edition. Signed on first page. Spine and dust jacket showing early signs of age. 280 pages. 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

John Le Carre signed Book. Titled The Night Manager. First Edition, Second Impression. Signed on title page with additional loose signature on paper. spine and dust jacket in 443 pages. 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

Jeffrey Archer Signed Book. Titled The Prodigal Daughter. First Edition. Signed and Dated September 20th, 1992, on title page. Dedicated. Spine and dust jacket in 447 pages. 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

John Le Carre signed Book. Titled Our Game. First Edition. Signed on the first page in blue biro. Spine and dust jacket in 347 pages. 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

Jeffrey Archer Signed Book. Titled Twelve Red Herrings. First Edition. Signed on first page. Spine and dust jacket in 324 pages. 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