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A Canadian Mint fine silver five-coin Fractional set, The Maple Leaf, 2015, with certificate, case and outer box; and a First Royal Visit Anniversary 2014 $20 coin, encapsulated, certificated and cased by Coin Portfolio management, limited edition 5,000. (2)

ENID BLYTON, HOLIDAY HOUSE illus. by Grace Lodge, 1st Edition along with two other first editions - Happy Day Stories and Rainy Day Stories and two Six Cousins titles, original dust wrappers, all EvansQty: 5

ENID BLYTON, THE ADVENTURES OF BINKLE AND FLIP illustrated by Kathleen Nixon, with facsimile signature to inside cover along with a first edition of The Yellow Story Book, 1950, 13th Tell a Story book and three Green Hedges titles including two first editionsQty: 6

Harry Potter First Editions inc Rare mis-spelt edition

Harry Potter 'First Edition' hardbacks and 4 paperbacks 

First Edition Princess Mary's Gift Book, Hodder & Stroughton 1914, illustrated. The 14 tipped-in-colour plates include 'So Nobody can quite exactly where the rainbows end' (Arthur Rackham)) "True Spartan Hearts" (Edmund Dulac) "The Ant Lion" (E.J. Detmold) "A Holiday in Bed" (W. Russell Flint). Stories by J.M. Barrie, Rider Haggard, Rudyard Kipling, Baroness Orczy, etc

SEBASTIAN SERLY (Sebastiano Serlio) "First Booke of Architecture translated out of the Italian into Dutch and out of the Dutch into English" by Simon Stafford and Thomas Snodham for Robert Peake 1611, presumed first edition, frontispiece and other pages missing, together with the "Second Booke Entreating of Perspective", the "Third Booke Entreating of All Kind of Excellent Antiquities of Buildings of Houses, Temples, Amphitheatres, Palaces, Thermes, Obelisces, Bridges, Arches, Triumpant & Cie", the "Fourth Booke - Rules for Masonry or Building with Stone or Brick Made After the Five Maners or Orders of Building Vis Thuscana, Dorica, Ionica, Corinthia and Composita....", the "Fift Booke 14th Chapter Part Only", tooled leather bound (large volume with many plates but clearly many missing) (viewing in person advisable)

Christie, Agatha, 'Lord Edgware Dies', published for The Crime Club Ltd. by W Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. London, First Edition 1933. Hardback. (B.P. 21% + VAT). Poor condition with foxing/stains, rips etc. 

Shackleton (Ernest Henry). The Heart of the Antarctic, being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909, volumes 1 and 2, first edition, published by William Heinemann London 1902, volume 2 with maps to inner back board, hardback with gilt tooling, each bearing inscriptions.

BALVENIE 15 YEARS OLD SINGLE BARREL| Distilled: 6.3.1995 | Bottled: 31.3.2010 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 47,8% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube | Estimate: 3 000 - 4 000 Kc| Distillery | Balvenie is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1892 by William Grant near Dufftown. Named after the nearby Balvenie Castle, the distillery is known for its traditional methods, including its own barley malting and cooperage. Balvenie's distillate is renowned for its sweet, honeyed character. In 1993, it pioneered "secondary" aging with its DoubleWood edition, maturing whisky first in ex-bourbon casks and then in ex-sherry casks. The distillery offers various expressions, such as the 17-year-old DoubleWood and the 14-year-old Caribbean Cask. It is owned by William Grant & Sons.| Bottle | Balvenie Single Barrel Aged 15 Years is a single malt whisky that belongs to the exclusive Single Barrel series. This whisky comes from one specific cask, meaning each bottling is limited to a maximum of 350 bottles. This makes each bottle an attractive collector's item, as every edition has its own unique characteristics and subtly different flavor nuances.Nose: Rich notes of vanilla, oak wood, and spices with hints of dried fruit and honey.Taste: Full and creamy, with notes of fruit, spice, and sweet vanilla, complemented by a subtle woodiness from the traditional oak barrel.Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering notes of vanilla, oak, and soft spice.The auctioned bottle comes from barrel #2800 and is number 32.

HIGHLAND PARK 16 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Islands - Orkney | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the bottle | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Highland Park is an iconic Scottish distillery located in the Orkney Islands, in the town of Kirkwall. Its history dates back to 1798, although the circumstances surrounding its creation are shrouded in myth. The foundation is attributed to either the well-known smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson or the farmer David Robertson. The exact details are disputed, but the distillery's official gate bears the year 1798 as the beginning of its history.The distillery did not gain its real stability and development until the second half of the 19th century, when it was first owned by William Stuart (proprietor of Miltonduff), and then James Grant, former manager of the Glenlivet Distillery. Under their leadership, the distillery was expanded and became an important part of the Scotch whiskey industry.In 1937, Highland Park became part of Highland Distillers, which is now part of the Edrington Group (which also includes The Macallan in its portfolio). Highland Park whiskey first appeared on the market as a single malt in the 1970s in an 8-year-old version, but in the 1980s the packaging underwent a redesign (and then several other modifications) when 12-year and 18-year versions were introduced. The distillery soon gained a strong, almost cult-like fan base, and its offerings are constantly expanding. In addition to the main line of aged whiskeys, various limited editions have been released, inspired by the history of Orkney and Norse mythology. | Bottle | Highland Park Aged 16 Years is a single malt whisky released as a special edition for travel retail, making it unavailable in mainstream stores. Aged for a minimum of 16 years, this whisky offers a smoother profile than is typical for standard bottlings from this distillery.Nose: Smooth and harmonious, with notes of sweet honey, ripe fruit, and light smoke. Undertones of vanilla and oak add depth.Taste: Smooth and pleasantly rounded, with flavors of caramel, honey, and subtle spices. Light notes of peat and fruity sherry also complement the spirit's character.Finish: Medium length, with a hint of spice and fine smoke that lingers on the palate.

HIGHLAND PARK 1989 16 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1989 | Bottled: 2005 | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Islands - Orkney | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube | Estimate: 3 000 - 5 000 Kc | Distillery | Highland Park is an iconic Scottish distillery located in the Orkney Islands, in the town of Kirkwall. Its history dates back to 1798, although the circumstances surrounding its creation are shrouded in myth. The foundation is attributed to either the well-known smuggler and priest Magnus Eunson or the farmer David Robertson. The exact details are disputed, but the distillery's official gate bears the year 1798 as the beginning of its history.The distillery did not gain its real stability and development until the second half of the 19th century, when it was first owned by William Stuart (proprietor of Miltonduff), and then James Grant, former manager of the Glenlivet Distillery. Under their leadership, the distillery was expanded and became an important part of the Scotch whiskey industry.In 1937, Highland Park became part of Highland Distillers, which is now part of the Edrington Group (which also includes The Macallan in its portfolio). Highland Park whiskey first appeared on the market as a single malt in the 1970s in an 8-year-old version, but in the 1980s the packaging underwent a redesign (and then several other modifications) when 12-year and 18-year versions were introduced. The distillery soon gained a strong, almost cult-like fan base, and its offerings are constantly expanding. In addition to the main line of aged whiskeys, various limited editions have been released, inspired by the history of Orkney and Norse mythology. | Bottle | Highland Park 1989 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1989 and bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2005. The whisky was matured for 16 years in refill sherry casks, which imparted a subtle but complex profile while preserving the distinct character typical for this distillery.Nose: Delicate, with notes of dried fruit, light smoke, and a hint of vanilla, supported by subtle oak undertones.Taste: Smooth and balanced, with flavors of honey, caramel, and fruity sherry adding depth. Light spicy notes and fine smoke complete the overall character.Finish: Medium length and pleasant, with notes of oak, spice, and a slight smoky aftertaste.The auctioned bottle is one of 1,500 bottles released in this limited edition.

JACK DANIEL'S 1981 GOLD MEDAL SERIES | ABV: 43% | Region: Tennessee | Country: USA | Type: Tennessee Whiskey | Volume: 1000 ml | Duty stamp: none | Packaging: without packaging | Bottle code: 124021711B 4344416 | Estimate: 4 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | Jack Daniel's is one of the most famous whiskey brands in the world, and synonymous with Tennessee Whiskey. The history of the distillery dates back to the mid-1800s, when founder Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel took over the distillery at the age of 13 from Reverend Dan Call, with whom he had originally learned the trade. Jack Daniel's Distillery was officially established in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, making it the first registered distillery in the United States.Jack Daniel's whiskey is distinguished from bourbon by a special filtering process through a thick layer of maple wood charcoal , known as the Lincoln County Process. This step gives it a characteristic smoothness and distinguishes it from bourbon, classifying it as a Tennessee whiskey. Then the whiskey matures in hand-made oak barrels, where it acquires a rich taste with notes of caramel, vanilla and wood.Jack Daniel's Distillery is part of the Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the world's largest beverage companies. Paradoxically, it is still produced in the city of Lynchburg, which is the so-called a dry city where the sale of alcohol is officially prohibited.The Jack Daniel's brand has achieved cult status in popular culture, particularly through its close association with music genres such as rock and country, and today is one of the best-selling whiskeys in the world. | Bottle | Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal Series is part of a special collector's collection released by the Jack Daniel's distillery to celebrate the gold medals the brand has won at international competitions. This particular edition commemorates Jack Daniel's success at the Monde Selection Awards in Brussels in 1981, where the whiskey received a prestigious gold medal for its exceptional quality.Nose: Delicate and sweet, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, complemented by a light fruitiness.Taste: Smooth and balanced, with flavors of caramel, vanilla, soft oak, and a hint of spice.Finish: Medium-length and sweet, with lingering woody notes and a subtle spicy aftertaste.This bottle is a sought-after collector's item due to its history and attractive design that pays tribute to a milestone for the Jack Daniel's brand. The auctioned bottle is numbered 151449.

JURA 1992 AUTHENTIC COLLECTION 15 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1992 | Bottled: 03/2008 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 53,4% | Region: Islands - Jura | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Jura is a Scottish distillery located on the remote Isle of Jura in the South Hebrides region. It was originally founded in 1810. The distillery went by various names such as Craighouse, Small Isles and Caol nan Eilean before finally settling on the name Jura. However, the initial success ended in 1901, when the first great whiskey crisis closed down. Operating in such a remote location was expensive and the lack of a direct connection to the mainland contributed to its closure for over six decades.In 1963 the distillery saw a renaissance thanks to the efforts of Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith, who in collaboration with blender Charles Mackinlay and designer William Delme-Evans reinvigorated island distillation. The aim of this move was to support the island's economy and stop the population decline.The distillery started selling its single malt whiskey in 1974 and gradually expanded its range. In 2002, Superstition whiskey was launched, adding a slightly smoky character, followed in 2009 by the fully peated edition of Prophecy. In 2018, Jura underwent a complete rebrand, introducing a new range of whiskeys with a subtle smoky touch, including the base version Jura Journey, 10-year, 12-year and 18-year whiskeys, and special editions such as Jura Seven Wood. | Bottle | Isle of Jura 1992 Authentic Collection is a single malt whisky distilled in 1992 and bottled by independent bottler Cadenhead's in March 2008 as part of the Authentic Collection series. This series focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies from this series are bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring an authentic and complex flavor profile, exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.Nose: Light and fresh, with notes of citrus, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.Taste: Full and creamy, with hints of sweet honey, vanilla, and light spices, complemented by fruity accents.Finish: Long and pleasantly dry, with lingering notes of vanilla, oak, and subtle spices.The auctioned bottle is one of 247 released in this limited edition.

GLENGOYNE 1986 PETER'S CHOICE 20 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 14.4.1986 | Bottled: 08/2006 | Stated age: 20 years old | ABV: 51% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box, inside the box there is a detached plastic part for securing the bottle | Estimate: 20 000 - 30 000 Kc | Distillery | Glengoyne is a picturesque Scottish distillery located on the border of the Highlands and Lowlands regions. It was founded in 1833 by the Edmonstone family under the original name of Burnfoot. In 1876, the Glasgow company Lang Bros. took control of the distillery, which first renamed it Glen Guin and in 1905 Glengoyne.The distillation process at Glengoyne is significantly slower than other Scottish distilleries, which contributes to a fine, to the sweet and fruity character of the distillate. It is dominated by notes of apples, pears and bananas, giving the whiskey its characteristic lightness and smoothness.A unique feature of the distillery is the fact that the distillation takes place in the Highlands region, while the warehouses where the whiskey matures are located across the road in the Lowlands region. This geographical feature is often highlighted in the brand's marketing.In 2003 the distillery was sold to Ian MacLeod, who focused on developing the Glengoyne brand as a premium single malt whiskey and turning it into a tourist destination. Today, more than 50,000 visitors visit the distillery annually. | Bottle | Glengoyne Aged 20 Years "Peter's Choice" is a single malt whisky, distilled on 14 April 1986 and bottled in August 2006 as a limited edition, personally selected by Mashman Peter Andrew. The whisky was matured in a Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry cask, cask no. 433, and has not been chill-filtered or colored, retaining its full character.Nose: Sweet and rich, with hints of chocolate, almonds, licorice, and stewed fruit.Taste: Intense, with layers of sweet dried fruit, chocolate, and warm spices.Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering sweetness and complexity imparted by the sherry cask.The auctioned bottle has no. 100/603 and is delivered in a luxurious wooden box.

BALVENIE 17 YEARS OLD FINISHED IN NEWWOOD | Stated age: 17 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the pin | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: a paper tube with traces of mold inside | Estimate: 6 000 - 10 000 Kc | Distillery | Balvenie is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, near the town of Dufftown, founded in 1892 by William Grant. The name "Balvenie" comes from the castle of the same name near the distillery. The distillery prides itself on traditional methods of whiskey production, including its own malting of barley and its own cooperage.Balvenie produces a distillate with a typically sweet and honey character.Balvenie was one of the first distilleries to introduce in 1993 to the "secondary" aging whiskey market, in the DoubleWood edition. This whiskey was first matured in ex-bourbon casks and then in ex-sherry casks. The use of different types of casks also appears in other editions, such as the 17-year-old DoubleWood, the 14-year-old Caribbean Cask (ex-rum casks) or the 21-year-old PortWood, which have become part of the basic range. Limited and unique editions include e.g. batches from the Tun or Single Barrel series.Balvenie is now part of William Grant & Sons. | Bottle | Balvenie Aged 17 Years Finished in New Oak Casks is a single malt whisky from the Balvenie distillery, bottled in 2006 as a limited edition within the New Wood series. The whisky was initially matured in traditional oak casks and then transferred to new, heavily charred American oak (Quercus Alba) casks, which impart distinct notes of vanilla and wood.Nose: Fruity with notes of peaches, apples, caramel, and herbs.Taste: Rich and creamy, with flavors of caramel, milk chocolate, and spices.Finish: Medium-long and elegant, with honey sweetness and subtle spice.This limited bottling was created from 79 casks and will never be repeated, making it a sought-after whisky among collectors.

AUCHROISK 1992 15 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1992 | Bottled: 2008 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube with a small dent on the front of the tube | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Auchroisk is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, near the town of Keith. The location was chosen for easy access to clean water from a nearby spring. The name "Auchroisk" means "bright spring" in the Gaelic language. The distillery was established in 1972 by Justerini & Brooks to supply malt distillate for their blended whiskies. From the beginning, however, it also concentrated on the production of its own single malt whiskey, which was first bottled in 1986.The distillery's own bottlings were vintage and some of them were among the first to use a different type of cask for final maturation than in which the distillate was initially matured. However, this information was not publicly known, so the credit for this revolutionary type of cask management was appropriated by the Balvenie distillery, which is still credited with this forward-thinking approach.Auchroisk is an important part of Diageo's portfolio and one of the pillars of their blended Johnny Walker whiskey. | Bottle | Auchroisk 1992 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1992 at Auchroisk Distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2008. This whisky was initially matured in bourbon casks and then finished in Guigal Cotes Rotie Syrah casks, giving it a unique fruity character with mild spiciness.Nose: Rich with notes of strawberry, cranberry, and currant, complemented by subtle cereal elements reminiscent of breakfast cereal and flapjack.Taste: Full and fruity, with strong notes of red fruits such as strawberries and cranberries, along with subtle grain notes and sweetness from the bourbon barrels.Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering notes of red fruit and subtle spice from the Syrah cask finish.This whisky was bottled in a limited edition of 2,050 bottles, making it an attractive piece for whisky collectors and connoisseurs.

AUCHENTOSHAN 18 YEARS OLD OLOROSO SHERRY LIMITED EDITION | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 55,8% | Region: Lowlands | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 750 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box, traces of mold on the box | Bottle code: L062263 146 11:19 | Estimate: 3 000 - 5 000 Kc | Distillery | Auchentoshan is a Scottish distillery located near Glasgow in the Lowlands. Founded in 1823, its location near the urban agglomeration and the River Clyde facilitates distribution. The name 'Auchentoshan' comes from the Gaelic language and means 'corner of the field', referring to the proximity of the Kilpatrick Hills.The distillery is known for its triple distillation technique, which is unusual for Scottish distilleries, the vast majority of distilleries use double distillation . This method gives the distillate a finer and lighter character, typical of the Lowlands region. Auchentoshan is therefore often recommended as an ideal entry point for those exploring the world of Scotch still.Auchentoshan today belongs to the Beam Suntory portfolio and still uses its traditional triple distillation, making it one of Scotland's unique distilleries. | Bottle | Auchentoshan Aged 18 Years is a single malt whisky, bottled as a limited edition in 2006. The whisky is matured in a combination of first and second-fill sherry casks (1st and 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts), giving it fullness and complexity, with sherry notes that are well balanced—neither overly sweet nor heavy.Nose: Rich notes of dried fruit such as raisins and figs, complemented by vanilla, spice, and a hint of roasted nuts.Taste: Full and warm, with a blend of sherry sweetness, dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle spicy undertones.Finish: Long and complex, with lingering notes of dried fruit, spice, and subtle woodiness.Thanks to its higher alcohol strength and the combination of different types of sherry casks, this whisky delivers a rich and balanced taste experience that will be appreciated by lovers of sherry whisky with a fuller character.

TOMATIN 12 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 12 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kc | Distillery | Tomatin is a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands, between the towns of Aviemore and Inverness. It was founded in 1897, but the first attempt to operate the distillery failed as early as 1906. New management reopened it in 1909, marking the start of its incredible growth, which made Tomatin the largest malt distillery in Scotland.Tomatin experienced a boom in the 1950s and 1970s, when the number of stills increased from the original two to 23, which enabled an annual production of up to 10 million liters of whiskey. However, in 1986 it went bankrupt due to falling demand and overproduction of whisky.The distillery was subsequently rescued by two of its major Japanese customers, Takara Shuzo and Okura & Co., making Tomatin the first Japanese-owned Scotch distillery. This change allowed for the stabilization of the distillery, which has since concentrated on single malt whiskey rather than bulk deliveries for blends. In addition, the distillery purchased the J&W Hardie brand, including the prestigious Antiquary blend.Today, Tomatin produces approximately 2 million liters of whiskey annually from twelve stills. Popular products include single malt whiskeys in different age variants and Cu Bocan peat edition. | Bottle | Tomatin Aged 12 Years is a single malt whisky from the Tomatin Distillery, aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, which imparts a balanced fruity and lightly spiced character with a gentle sherry influence. This whisky is ideal for both beginners and those seeking a versatile option for everyday enjoyment.Nose: Sweet and fruity, with hints of apple, pear, and malt, complemented by subtle notes of sherry and vanilla.Taste: Smooth and creamy, featuring fruitcake, honey, malt, and a touch of oak spice for a pleasant, balanced profile.Finish: Medium length, with lingering sweetness and a warm hint of spice.

LAPHROAIG 30 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 30 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 750 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Bottle code: LS73906 | Estimate: 30 000 - 45 000 Kc | Distillery | Laphroaig is one of the most famous distilleries on the island of Islay, renowned for its intense, medicinal, smoky whisky. It was founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston on the south coast of the island. Laphroaig (pronounced "la-frojg") is Gaelic for "hollow by the broad bay," referring to the distillery's location near Kilbride Bay.In 1921, Ian Hunter took control of the distillery and greatly expanded production and exports to the USA. Laphroaig has become one of the most popular whiskeys in North America and Great Britain. After his death in 1954, the distillery was inherited by his secretary, Bessie Williamson, who became the first woman to run a Scottish distillery.In 1994, Laphroaig received a "Royal Warrant" from Prince Charles, a designation , which can only be obtained by companies that have been supplying products to the royal family for a long time. This decree confirms the long-standing tradition and high quality of Laphroaig whiskey and recognizes it as the drink of choice at the royal court.Thanks to its intense taste, Laphroaig is a whiskey you either love or hate, which is also confirmed by its long-standing motto: "Savoured by a few, but truly loved by those who do." | Bottle | Laphroaig Aged 30 Years is a single malt whisky aged for at least 30 years. During this extended maturation, the whisky gains greater depth and finesse, balancing the iconic medicinal notes and peat smoke characteristic of the Laphroaig distillery.Nose: Rich and intense, with pronounced medicinal notes of smoke, sweet vanilla, honey, and oak from long aging in bourbon and sherry casks.Taste: Full, smooth, and complex, combining peat smoke and sweetness with notes of toffee, dried fruit, and spice, complemented by characteristic iodine and salty notes.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering notes of peat, sweet oak, and spices that gradually develop into a subtle sweetness.The auctioned bottle is one of 2,500 produced in 2007 and is presented in a luxurious wooden box, highlighting the exclusivity of this limited edition.

JURA 1996 DUN BHEAGAN 11 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1996 | Bottled: 2008 | Stated age: 11 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Islands - Jura | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube | Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kc | Distillery | Jura is a Scottish distillery located on the remote Isle of Jura in the South Hebrides region. It was originally founded in 1810. The distillery went by various names such as Craighouse, Small Isles and Caol nan Eilean before finally settling on the name Jura. However, the initial success ended in 1901, when the first great whiskey crisis closed down. Operating in such a remote location was expensive and the lack of a direct connection to the mainland contributed to its closure for over six decades.In 1963 the distillery saw a renaissance thanks to the efforts of Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith, who in collaboration with blender Charles Mackinlay and designer William Delme-Evans reinvigorated island distillation. The aim of this move was to support the island's economy and stop the population decline.The distillery started selling its single malt whiskey in 1974 and gradually expanded its range. In 2002, Superstition whiskey was launched, adding a slightly smoky character, followed in 2009 by the fully peated edition of Prophecy. In 2018, Jura underwent a complete rebrand, introducing a new range of whiskeys with a subtle smoky touch, including the base version Jura Journey, 10-year, 12-year and 18-year whiskeys, and special editions such as Jura Seven Wood. | Bottle | Isle of Jura 1996 is a single malt whisky distilled in November 1996 at the Isle of Jura Distillery and bottled by independent bottler Ian Macleod in 2008 as part of the Dun Bheagan series. This series emphasizes the authenticity of each bottling, using no chill filtration or added coloring, allowing the whisky’s natural character to be preserved. Often, the whiskies in this series are also bottled at cask strength, providing a fuller taste experience. This whisky was aged for 11 years in bourbon casks #5218 and #5221.Nose: Fresh and light, with notes of vanilla, citrus, and a subtle oak undertone.Taste: Smooth and rounded, with hints of sweet honey, vanilla, and light notes of spice and fruit.Finish: Medium length, with a pleasant sweetness of vanilla and oak that gently blends with spicy elements.The auctioned bottle is one of 1,374 bottles released in this limited edition.

BALVENIE 15 YEARS OLD SINGLE BARREL | Distilled: 6.3.1995 | Bottled: 31.3.2010 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 47,8% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube | Estimate: 2 000 - 5 000 Kc | Distillery | Balvenie is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, near the town of Dufftown, founded in 1892 by William Grant. The name "Balvenie" comes from the castle of the same name near the distillery. The distillery prides itself on traditional methods of whiskey production, including its own malting of barley and its own cooperage.Balvenie produces a distillate with a typically sweet and honey character.Balvenie was one of the first distilleries to introduce in 1993 to the "secondary" aging whiskey market, in the DoubleWood edition. This whiskey was first matured in ex-bourbon casks and then in ex-sherry casks. The use of different types of casks also appears in other editions, such as the 17-year-old DoubleWood, the 14-year-old Caribbean Cask (ex-rum casks) or the 21-year-old PortWood, which have become part of the basic range. Limited and unique editions include e.g. batches from the Tun or Single Barrel series.Balvenie is now part of William Grant & Sons. | Bottle | Balvenie Single Barrel Aged 15 Years is a single malt whisky from the exclusive Single Barrel series. This whisky comes from a specific cask, with each bottling limited to a maximum of 350 bottles. This makes each bottle an attractive collector's item, as every edition has unique characteristics and subtly different flavor nuances.Nose: Rich notes of vanilla, oak wood, and spices with hints of dried fruit and honey.Taste: Full and creamy, with notes of fruit, spice, and sweet vanilla, complemented by a subtle woodiness from the traditional oak barrel.Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering notes of vanilla, oak, and soft spice.The auctioned bottle comes from barrel #2799 and is number 315.

OBAN 1992 DISTILLERS EDITION OD 156.FS | Distilled: 1992 | Bottled: 2007 | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Condition: slightly damaged front vignette | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Bottle code: L7235CM000 03614360 | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Oban is one of Scotland's oldest and best-known distilleries, located in the Highlands, in the west coast port town of Oban. It was founded in 1794 by brothers Hugh and John Stevenson, making it one of the few distilleries to have been built before the town itself was founded.The distillery produces whiskey with a rich and complex profile that combines subtle sweetness with a hint of smoke . Aged in small casks, Oban whiskey has a balanced fruity and spicy character, often with notes of sea salt, citrus and smoke, making it very recognizable. This style of whiskey from Oban is considered to be a bridge between the coastal and inland types of whiskey from Scotland.The most famous product is Oban 14 Year Old, which is part of the prestigious "Classic Malts" series from Diageo. In addition to this version, there are also limited editions on the market, such as the Oban Distillers Edition.Today, Oban Distillery is an important part of the Diageo portfolio and remains a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors to the picturesque harbor town and the distillery itself. | Bottle | Oban 1992 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2007 as part of the special Distillers Edition range. This edition uses double maturation, a hallmark of the Distillers Edition, where the whisky is first aged in traditional oak casks and then transferred to Montilla Fino sherry casks, adding unique subtle notes and complexity.Nose: Sweet and complex, with hints of crushed grapes, orange peel, salt, and subtle smoke.Taste: Soft malt notes interwoven with delicate fruit and a salinity reminiscent of a sea breeze.Finish: Medium length, with hints of sweet chocolate, vanilla, fresh pepper, and a dry, slightly peaty aftertaste.The auctioned bottle is from batch OD 156.FS.

BRUICHLADDICH 7 YEARS OLD WAVES | Stated age: 7 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the bottle | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Bottle code: 06/0211 19 OCT 06 16:00 | Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kc | Distillery | Bruichladdich is a Scottish distillery on the island of Islay, founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers who owned the Dundashill and Yoker grain distilleries in Glasgow. Like all late Victorian distilleries, its fate was inextricably linked to the production of blended whiskey from the beginning. As a single malt, its whiskey was virtually non-existent.It was closed in 1995 due to redundancy and remained dormant until 2001, when it was acquired by Murray McDavid, led by Mark Reynier and Simon Coughlin. The team was joined by the legendary Jim McEwan who left Bowmore to become Master Distiller and help revive the distillery. McEwan played a key role in experimenting with different types of casks, local barley and levels of malt smoking. This saw the introduction of Port Charlotte peat whiskey and the revolutionary Octomore, as well as The Botanist gin, which uses Islay herbs.In 2012, the distillery was bought by Remy Cointreau, which still owns it today. | Bottle | Bruichladdich Aged 7 Years Waves 1st Edition is a single malt whisky that was aged for 7 years and bottled in 2006. The whisky was first aged in bourbon casks and then finished in Madeira wine casks. This edition features a mild to medium peaty undertone, which is unusual for contemporary Bruichladdich, as peated whiskies are typically released under the Port Charlotte and Octomore brands. A slight trace of peat adds a "seaside" character to the whisky, as the name "Waves" suggests.Nose: Notes of raisin, cranberry, and vanilla, with a subtle hint of peat smoke and a touch of fresh sea spray.Taste: Fine malt base with spices, cranberries, hints of vanilla, sweet licorice, and a light minty undertone.Finish: Medium length, sweet, with a subtle peaty reverberation, spices, and notes of berry fruit.

BALVENIE 21 YEARS OLD FINISHED IN PORTWOOD | Stated age: 21 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube | Bottle code: L34 4818 11/09/2008 10:54:43 | Estimate: 5 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | Balvenie is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, near the town of Dufftown, founded in 1892 by William Grant. The name "Balvenie" comes from the castle of the same name near the distillery. The distillery prides itself on traditional methods of whiskey production, including its own malting of barley and its own cooperage.Balvenie produces a distillate with a typically sweet and honey character.Balvenie was one of the first distilleries to introduce in 1993 to the "secondary" aging whiskey market, in the DoubleWood edition. This whiskey was first matured in ex-bourbon casks and then in ex-sherry casks. The use of different types of casks also appears in other editions, such as the 17-year-old DoubleWood, the 14-year-old Caribbean Cask (ex-rum casks) or the 21-year-old PortWood, which have become part of the basic range. Limited and unique editions include e.g. batches from the Tun or Single Barrel series.Balvenie is now part of William Grant & Sons. | Bottle | Balvenie Aged 21 Years Finished in PortWood is a single malt whisky from the Balvenie distillery, initially aged for many years in traditional oak barrels, where it acquires subtle notes of vanilla and spices. It is then transferred to port barrels for several months, which adds rich fruity and spicy notes.Nose: Rich and sweet, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and honey, complemented by a hint of oak and subtle sweetness from the port casks.Taste: Smooth and complex, with flavors of raisins, dried apricots, and spices, interwoven with a subtle sweetness and a touch of oak. The port casks add layers of fruit and spice that blend harmoniously.Finish: Long and smooth, with sweet notes of fruit, spice, and a subtle oak finish.Prized for its finesse and complexity imparted by port cask aging, this whisky is an attractive choice for single malt lovers seeking a richer, fruitier profile.

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828)Subir y bajar, Plate 53 from Los Caprichos Etching with aquatint, 1799, on laid paper, a very good impression, from the First edition, printed by the artist, Madrid, the full sheet, framedPlate 213 x 150mm (8 3/8 x 5 7/8in)Sheet 320 × 224mm (12 1/2 × 8 7/8in)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

David Hockney (British, born 1937)My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (Scottish Arts Council 13; M.C.A. Tokyo 29) Etching and aquatint in colours with collage, 1961, on wove paper, signed in red crayon (faded), from the unnumbered edition of approximately 50, printed by Ron Fuller and Peter Mathews at the Royal College of Arts, London, published by the artist, London, with margins, framedPlate 450 x 450mm (17 3/4 x 17 3/4in)Sheet 525 x474mm (20 5/8 x 18 5/8in)Footnotes:Made on the occasion of Hockney's first visit to New York. This edition was proofed by the artist at the Pratt Graphic Workshop, New York. The collage is of the head of George Washington from a United States postage stamp.ProvenanceLeslie and Johanna Garfield Collection, New York.The Leslie & Johanna Garfield Collection: A Celebration of David Hockney, Sotheby's, New York, 15th November 2023, Lot 5.Private collection, U.K.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

"The Redoute Album - includes a Suite of 84 Bouquets Never Before Published and a Selection from 'The Lilies'", Blossom Publishers 1991, full colour plates, maroon cloth, dust wrapper Redoute, P J "Redoute's Roses", Wordsworth Editions 1990, colour plates throughout, red cloth, gilt titles, d-w Harkness, Peter "The Rose, a Colourful Inheritance", The Royal Horticultural Society Scriptum Editions 2003, first edition profusely illustrated, rose pink cloth, d-w Harkness, Peter "The Rose, an Illustrated History", Firefly Books 2003, numerous illustrations throughout, rose pink cloth, d-w [Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840)] "The Roses, the Complete Plates", Taschen, numerous illustrations throughout, red cloth, d-w (5) 

Ian Fleming, Dr No, London 1958. First Edition of Fleming's Sixth Bond Thriller - original brown stamped paper boards, original dust jacket with original price of 13/6d shown on inside of dust jacket, with brown stamped dancing girl silhouette on front board (probably intended to be Honeychild Rider), binding is listed by Gilbert as second state and is considered more desirable than the plain binding of the first state. Book fine, slight edge wear to dust jacket with light soling to white back panel. A fine copy with bookseller's information sheet.

A Dinky Super Toys Centurion tank model 651, together with further die cast vehicles, First Edition bus, etc.

PASTERNAK (BORIS) 'Doctor Zhivago', a new translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Pantheon Books, printed in United States of America, First American Edition, signed by Pevear and Volokhonsky in penProvenance: deceased estate Denbighshire

MADONNA 'Sex', first UK edition, metal boards, silver coloured wrap, Martin Secker & Warburg 1992, with sealed Erotica CDProvenance: deceased estate Denbighshire

BIGGLES; nine Biggles books including a first edition of 'Biggles and the Penitent Thief', also 'Biggles Flies Again', 'Biggles of 266', 'Biggles Pioneer Air Fighter', 'Biggles Looks Back', 'Biggles Flies to Work', 'Biggles of the Camel Squadron', 'The Boy Biggles' and 'Biggles of the Air Police' (9).

E GUBELIN; a first edition copy of 'Internal World of Gemstones' and 'Platinum by Cartier; Triumphs of the Jewelers' Art' by Franco Cologni and Eric Nussbaum (2).

Cased Danbury Mint silver ingot 'Queen's Silver Jubilee Tour of the UK', cased Danbury Mint Post Office Offical Commemorative Stamp Edition Silver Jubilee Stamp and 3 Silver Jubilee First Day Covers

Antiquarian interest - Macaulay's History of England, 2 volumes (1877) leather bound, together with volume 1 (1889) and volume 1 of Smollett's History of England from the Revolution to the death of George II (1790) together with Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (volumes II and IV of twelve) (1802) printed by A Strahan for T Cadell and W Davies in the Strand and Goldsmith's Roman History (2 volume set of the seventh edition) (1797) and the first of two volumes of The History of the Revolutions that happened in the Government of the Roman Republic by L'Abbe de Vertot, printed for Crowder in 1770. Also five volumes (some duplicates) of The Age We Live In, The History of the 19th Century (from the Peace of 1815 to the Present Time) by Rev. James Taylor (brown cloth & gilt bindings) together with a five volume set of The Russo-Turkish War (the Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Power and the history of the Eastern Question) by Capt. H M Hozier (red cloth and gilt bindings) (27 x 21cm) and The Book of Silchester, Hampshire by James Thomson, 2 volumes (1924) (31 x 26cm) limited edition of 175, this copy having been signed by the author and presented for Review to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph, 8th December 1924 (22)

Mixed library of early to mid 20th century children's literature to include Jennings' Little Hut (1958 first edition) Billy Bunter's Benefit (1950 first edition), Annuals, Augustus by the Countess of Jersey etc (24)

A rare copy of Wren's City Churches (1883) by A H Mackmurdo, ARIBA. Printed by Hazell, Watson and Viney Limited, London and Aylesbury, published by G Allen of Orpington, Kent.Hardcover with vellum spine, good condition, 1st Edition. 30.5 x 24cm. Frontispiece drawn by Mackmurdo, engraved by Allen. The design for the title page is recognised as the first expression of Art Nouveau in England.

Henry Hobson Richardson and His Works (1888) by Mrs Schuyler van Rensselaer with a Portrait and Illustrations of the Architect's Designs. First (limited) edition, 341/500. Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York. Printed by The Riverside Press, Cambridge.Henry Hobson Richardson was an American architect (1838-1886), best known for his work in a style that became known as Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Richardson is one of the recognized trinity of American architecture.

[Blochino, G]: Ludus Scacchiae: Chesse-play... Written by G.B. Printed at London by H. Jackson, 1597. (But actually a reprint printed by Harding & Wright, London (1806?). Chess Texts gives details about this edition and the original 1597 work. The 30 page section is an English translation of the chess poem by Vida, and the first section is about how to play chess by G.B. Cont. full calf, rubbed, hinges cracked and first gathering loose

JOHN LENNON; In His Own Write, March 1965, first edition, seventh reprint, Jonathan Cape

J.K. ROWLING; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2000, deluxe first edition, first printing, with twenty-five signatures to include Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, Roger Lloyd Pack, Maggie Smith, Rupert Grint, Jason Isaacs, David Tennant, Miranda Richardson, Robert Pattinson, Ralph Fiennes, Katy Leung, Afshan Azad, Pedrag Bjelac, Tom Felton, William Melling, Devon Murray, Josh Herdman, Oliver Phelps, James Phelps, Brendan Gleeson, Bonny Wright, Shefali Chowdhury and David Bradley, with a letter of authenticity

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C S Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles 1950, First Edition, First Print. Condition Report - lacking dust jacket, stains, marks and fading to the cover, content shows minor foxing and marks, child annotations to the bottom of some illustrations, penned ownership/presentation to the end paper and the title page

50+ WW2 Bomber RAF aces Multi signed AIR COMBAT LEGENDS book Nicolas Trudgian. AIR COMBAT LEGENDS By Nicolas Trudgian. This is the original first Volume of Paintings by world renown Aviation artist Nicolas Trudgian 'Air Combat Legends' featuring scenes from his extensive limited edition catalogue. Nick has painted some of the greatest aircraft from WW2 - the Spitfire, Hurricane, Fw190, P-51 Mustang, Ju87 'Stuka'. Each page reveals a different type and the text describes the aircraft, campaign and how Nick designed the painting. This Volume was Published back in 1998 and has been SOLD OUT for years. With 50+ autographs this is a unique piece of WW2 memorabilia. This copy is a 'Special Edition' that has been Signed by the Artist - Nicolas Trudgian and 8 Battle of Britain pilots PLUS Limited edition bookplate 4 of 10 signed by 13 Bomber Command Veterans Includes G Johnny Johnson Dambuster, Benny Goodman 617 sqn, Rupert Noye DFC, J McGillinray, Eric Varley, Reg Payn, Geo Dunn, Ken Johnson, Chas Chandler. PLUS Limited edition bookplate 4 of 10 signed by 10 WW2 Mosquito pilots inc W Clark 488 sqn, Geo Dunn 604 sqn, George Pritchard 128 sqn, Reg Davey 139 sqn. PLUS Avro Lancaster limited edition bookplate 5 of 10 signed by 10 WW2 RAF Bomber command veterans ins Colin Cole 617 sqn, Ian Black, Chas chandler 622 sqn, John Bell 617 sqn, Jo Lancaster 40 sqn, Sydney Grimes 617 sqn. It also has a superb Bookplate featuring Battle of Britain Spitfires from 74 Squadron that has been Signed by EIGHT famous Battle of Britain Pilots:- PILOT OFFICER NIGEL ROSE - 602 SQUADRON (Spitfire), PILOT OFFICER GEOFFREY WELLUM - 92 SQUADRON (Spitfire), FLIGHT LT. WILLIAM WALKER - 616 SQUADRON (Spitfire), SGT TONY PICKERING - 501 SQUADRON (Hurricane), WING COMMANDER TOM NEIL 249 SQUADRON (Hurricane), WING COMMANDER BOB FOSTER - 605 SQUADRON (Hurricane), WILLIAM 'BILL' GREEN - 501 SQUADRON (Hurricane), PILOT OFFICER PETER AYERST - 7 OTU (Hurricane). Good 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

Two boxes of vintage and antique books to include The Books Club first edition Ian Fleming Goldfinger (missing dust jacket), Queens of England, The Casquet of Literature, Chamber's Journal, Ruskin, etc.

A SMALL QUANTITY OF PICTURES AND PRINTS, to include a William Russell Flint limited edition print form an edition of 850, titled 'Basket of Peaches,' it was the first limited edition print to be published following Flint's death, approximate size 41cm x 57cm, two J. Cooper-Blakeley watercolours depicting a street in Derby, the first set in Victorian times, the second in 1975, a Mick Cawston signed limited edition print 'The Hero', a pair of modern Japanese Shibayama style wall plaques, etc

144 page hardcover with original dustjacket. Brings together a collection of 70 photographs, including portraits of musicians, actors, and other personalities. ISBN: 9780394532080. Artist: Annie LeibovitzIssued: 1983Dimensions: 9.5"L x 1"W x 12.25"HEdition Number: First EditionManufacturer: Rolling Stone PressCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Lilliput Lane, The Three Kings Pub tableau boxed, The Flying Scotsman Railway and Tavern tableau boxed, Christmas Shopping (boxed), The First Noel (box is in poor condition), Calling Home for Christmas (boxed), Yuletide Treats (boxed), limited edition tableau The Crumple Horn Inn at Polperra Cornwall and Golden Harvest. This lot comes in two parts and includes a limited edition Lilliput Lane Winter Wonderland nr 0143, limited edition Christmas Eve nr 1474, Winter at Moot Hall, Jamaica Inn Cornwall, Bear Necessities, Yule Tide Treats, Yule Tide Feast, Christmas at Toseland, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Ding Dong Merrily on High, The Folly and the Ivy, Bark the Herald Angels Sing, Cream of the Crop, Open All Hours, Finders Keepers, Ice to Meet You, The Banqueting House, Cosy Christmas, and Winter Warmer, all boxed, 30 items in total, all in good condition but viewing is always encouraged, ideal for model railway enthusiasts.  Not everything in the lot has been photographed - there is more!

A Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of The Middle Ages, by John Britton, illustrated by J Le Keux. Published London, Longman, Orme, Brown Green and Longmans, dated 1838, first edition. Green half bound leather with decorative gilt spine.  Marbled end papers and page edges. Rubbing to corners. In very clean condition. Provenance: Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.

ITALIAN ARMS & ARMOUR: THREE VOLUMES comprising: Regaldi, Giuseppe, L'Armeria Reale di Torino, Torino, 1861, 69 pages, black quarter leather with marbled boards (very slight staining); Rastelli, Giorgio, Il Tiro a Segno, Milano, 1945, first edition, 275 pages (cover starting to detach and with corner bend, slight staining); and Rossetto, Vittorio, Storia dell' Arte Militaire Antica e Moderna, Milano, 1893, 504 pages plus fold-out plates, bearing bookplate for Lorenzo Sommo (3 volumes)

KEITH NEAL, W. & BACK, D.H.L.: GREAT BRITISH GUNMAKERS 1540-1740 Norwich, 1984, first edition, 475 pages (in excellent condition, with just a little wear to the edges of the dust jacket) The standard reference work on the subject by the two most prominent authorities on the subject.

KRAUS, JÜRGEN: THE GERMAN ARMY IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: 1914-1918 Verlag Militaria/Edition Stefan Rest, Vienna, 2004, 639, copiously illustrated in colour and black and white; together with five books on general weapons and warfare and German and Netherlandish military history (6 volumes) Provenance From the library of William 'Bill' Reid, CBE (1926-2014)

PAYNE-GALLWEY, SIR RALPH: THE CROSSBOW MEDIAEVAL AND MODERN, MILITARY AND SPORTING, ITS CONSTRUCTION HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT, WITH A TREATISE ON THE BALISTA AND CATAPULT OF THE ANCIENTS Longmans, Green & Co., London, 1903, Original pictorial boards, 328 pages, 220 illustrations, First edition, Minor shelfwear; together with Harmuth, Egon, Die Armbrust, Akademische Druck- u., Graz, 1975, 169 pages, 2 colour plates and black and white figures throughout, Good, used condition; Liebel, Jean, Springalds and Great Crossbows, Royal Armouries, Leeds, 1998, 86 pages, black and white illustrations, Good, used condition; Klopsteg, Paul E., Turkish Archery and the Composite Bow, 187 pages, 68 illustrations, Second edition; Heath, E.G., A History of Target Archery, David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1973, 208 pages, black and white illustrations throughout, Good; and Trench, Charles Chenecix, A History of Marksmanship, Longmans, Green & Co., 1972 (6 volumes) Provenance From the library of William 'Bill' Reid, CBE (1926-2014)

Karl Hartung 1908 Hamburg - 1967 Berlin Große Katze. 1950/1952. Bronze mit dunkelgrau-grüner Patina. Auf der Standfläche mit dem Nachlassstempel. Eines von 6+1 Exemplaren. Höhe: 48 cm (18,8 in). Autorisierter Guss aus dem Nachlass des Künstlers. [CH]. • In den Nachkriegsjahren erlebt Hartung eine besonders fruchtbare Schaffensphase sowie seinen künstlerischen Durchbruch. • Tierdarstellungen haben in seinem Œuvre dieser Jahre einen wichtigen Stellenwert: Durch sie findet der Künstler seinen ganz eigenen Weg zur abstrahierten Form. • Kunstvolle Reduktion auf die wesentlichen äußeren Merkmale und charakteristischen Wesenszüge des Tieres. • Ein Exemplar dieser Bronze wird erstmals auf dem internationalen Auktionsmarkt angeboten (Quelle: artprice.com). Wir danken dem Nachlass Karl Hartung für die freundliche wissenschaftliche Beratung. PROVENIENZ: Galerie Pels-Leusden, Berlin. Privatsammlung Süddeutschland (1998 vom Vorgenannten erworben). Seitdem in Familienbesitz. AUSSTELLUNG: Auf leisen Pfoten. Die Katze in der Kunst, Städtische Galerie, Karlsruhe, 9.12.2006-15.4.2007 (anderes Ex.). LITERATUR: Markus Krause, Karl Hartung 1908-1967. Metamorphosen von Mensch und Natur (Monographie und Werkverzeichnis), München 1998, S. 237, WVZ-Nr. 453 (m. SW-Abb.). Aufrufzeit: 07.12.2024 - ca. 15.47 h +/- 20 Min. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten, Folgerechtsvergütung fällt an.ENGLISH VERSIONKarl Hartung 1908 Hamburg - 1967 Berlin Große Katze. 1950/1952. Bronze with grayish-green patina. With the estate stamp on the base. From an edition of 6+1 copies. Height: 48 cm (18.8 in). Authorized cast from the estate. [CH]. • Hartung had a particularly prolific creative phase in the post-war years that led to his artistic breakthrough. • Depictions of animals played an essential role in his oeuvre from this period, helping him discover his path to abstraction. • Elaborate reduction to the essential external features and characteristic traits. • This is the first time a copy of this bronze is offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com). We are grateful to the Karl Hartung Estate for the kind expert advice. PROVENANCE: Galerie Pels-Leusden, Berlin. Private collection, Southern Germany (acquired from the above in 1998). In family ownership. EXHIBITION: Auf leisen Pfoten. Die Katze in der Kunst, Städtische Galerie, Karlsruhe, December 9, 2006 - April 15, 2007 (different copy). LITERATURE: Markus Krause, Karl Hartung 1908-1967. Metamorphosen von Mensch und Natur (monograph and catalogue raisonné), Munich 1998, p. 237, no. 453 (illustrated in b/w). Called up: December 7, 2024 - ca. 15.47 h +/- 20 min. This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist´s resale right compensation is due.

Andy Warhol 1928 Pittsburgh - 1987 New York Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn). 1967. Farbserigrafie. Verso links unten schlecht leserlich signiert und mit der gestempelten Nummerierung rechts unten. Aus einer Auflage von 250 Exemplaren. Auf dünnem Karton. 91 x 91,4 cm (35,8 x 35,9 in). Gedruckt von Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York, und herausgegeben von Factory Additions, New York. • Warhols 'Marilyn' ist die Ikone der modernen Druckgrafik schlechthin. • In seiner Marilyn bündelt Andy Warhol alle Sehnsüchte, die mit ihrer Person bis heute verbunden sind. • Ein Blatt aus dem ersten Mappenwerk, das von den von Warhol gegründeten Factory Additions, New York, herausgegeben wurde. PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Hessen (seit 2004, Lempertz). LITERATUR: Frayda Feldman, Jörg Schellmann, Claudia Defendi. Andy Warhol Prints. A catalogue raisonné 1962-1987, New York 2003, WVZ-Nr. II.27. - - Lempertz, Auktion 868, Zeitgenössische Kunst, 3.12.2004, Los 691 (m. Abb.). 'Die Ausstrahlung der Warholschen Porträts ist so stark, daß wir uns heute an Marilyn Monroe in der Gestalt erinnern, die Warhol ihr verliehen hat. Das gilt auch für andere Porträts, am meisten aber für den Star der Stars, für Marilyn.' Carl Haenlein, in: Andy Warhol. Bilder 1961 bis 1981, Ausst.-Kat. Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover, Hannover 1981, S. 8. Warhols Marilyn-Siebdrucke gehören zu den bekanntesten und auch programmatischsten Werken der Pop-Art. Die Serigrafie als künstlerisches Medium ist von der spontanen Mal-Geste ebenso weit entfernt wie die Serienproduktion vom originalen Einzelwerk. Bei Warhol aber liegt die Eindringlichkeit eines Motivs gerade und erst in der Summe der Bilder. Das zugrunde liegende Gestaltungsprinzip ist hier wie in vielen anderen Werken die Variation des immer gleichen ikonografischen Themas. Selbst schon zur Ware der amerikanischen Konsumgesellschaft geworden, werden auch die Stars, einem industriellen Massenprodukt vergleichbar, der Öffentlichkeit präsentiert. Seit ihrem Tod 1962 entstanden zahlreiche serielle Marilyn-Monroe-Bilder, deren farbige Oberflächen das glamouröse Image der Schauspielerin betonen. Wie in nahezu all seinen weiblichen Porträts sind sie durch Lippenstift, Lidschatten und ein fotogenes Lächeln gekennzeichnet, das ihnen einen maskenhaften Charakter verleiht. Den verschiedenen Leinwandfassungen folgt 1967 nach der Vorlage eines Pressefotos ein Portfolio mit zehn Serigrafien, die ein und denselben Bildgegenstand, das lächelnde Gesicht der Schauspielerin, in zehn Farbvarianten wiederholen. Im vorliegenden Blatt legt Warhol fünf Farbschablonen auf und betont besonders die Lippen in einem kräftigen Lila-Blau , das einen deutlichen Kontrast zum pinken Grund bildet. 'Für die Marilyn-Serie greift Warhol auf eine Werbestandaufnahme für den Film 'Niagara' aus dem Jahre 1953 zurück […] Warhols Bildnis zeigt das Entstehen eines Mythos. Es zeigt, wie der primäre Sinn der Portraitphotographie, nämlich das naturgetreue Abbild eines Menschen zu sein, durch einen sekundären Sinn überlagert und verformt wird, der in diesem Menschen etwas anderes, neues sieht: die perfekte Kreatur, die sexuelle Wunschfigur, die Verkörperung des Amerikanischen Traums usw. Und es zeigt – und hier beginnt der Mythos –, wie dieser sekundäre Sinn, so sehr er eine Projektion sein mag, durch den Realismus, den die Photographie als 'wahres Abbild' verbürgt, dennoch in der 'Wirklichkeit' eines tatsächlich existierenden Menschen verankert wird. Die Marilyns sind fiktiv und realistisch zugleich, sie zeigen ein Wesen, das über den Menschen steht und dennoch einer von ihnen ist.“ (Michael Lüthy, in: Andy Warhol. Thirty are better than none, Frankfurt a. Main 1995, S. 51ff.) [EH] Aufrufzeit: 07.12.2024 - ca. 17.25 h +/- 20 Min. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten, Folgerechtsvergütung fällt an.ENGLISH VERSIONAndy Warhol 1928 Pittsburgh - 1987 New York Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn). 1967. Silkscreen in colors. Signed (barely legible) on the reverse in the lower left and stamped with the number in the lower right. From an edition of 250 copies. On thin cardboard. 91 x 91.4 cm (35.8 x 35.9 in). Printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York, and published by Factory Additions, New York. • Warhol's “Marilyn” is the ultimate icon of modern art prints. • In his Marilyn seres, Andy Warhol expressed all the longings associated with her to this day. • A sheet from the first portfolio published by Warhol's Factory Additions, New York. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Hesse (since 2004, Lempertz). LITERATURE: Frayda Feldman, Jörg Schellmann, Claudia Defendi. Andy Warhol Prints. A catalogue raisonné 1962-1987, New York 2003, entry no. II.27. - - Lempertz, auction 868, Zeitgenössische Kunst, December 3, 2004, lot 691 (illustrated). 'The aura of Warhol's portraits is so strong that we remember Marilyn Monroe in the likeness Warhol gave her. This is also true for other portraits, but above all for Marylin, the star of all stars.' Carl Haenlein, in: Andy Warhol. Bilder 1961 bis 1981, ex. cat. Kestner-Gesellschaft Hanover, 1981, p. 8. Warhol's Marilyn silkscreens are among Pop Art's most famous programmatic works. Silkscreen printing as an artistic medium is just as far removed from the spontaneous gesture of painting as serial production is from an original work that carries the artist's signature. In Warhol's work, however, a motif's poignancy lies precisely in the totality of the images. As in many of his other works, the underlying design principle here is the variation on the same iconographic theme. Having become a commodity of American consumerism, the stars are presented in a way comparable to an industrial mass product. Since she died in 1962, numerous series of Marilyn Monroe pictures have been created, their colorful surfaces emphasizing the actress's glamorous image. As in almost all of his female portraits, they are characterized by lipstick, eye shadow, and a photo-friendly smile that lends them a mask-like character. Following various canvas versions, Warhol created a portfolio of ten silkscreens based on a press photo in 1967, which repeated the same subject, the smiling face of the actress, in ten color variations. In the present sheet, Warhol used five color stencils and emphasized the lips in a bold purple-blue contrasting sharply with the pink background. “For the Marilyn series, Warhol drew on an advertising image from the 1953 film ‘Niagara’ [..] Warhol's image shows the creation of a myth. It shows how the primary purpose of portrait photography, namely to be a true-to-life likeness of a person, is overlaid and distorted by a secondary purpose, which sees something else in this person: the perfect creature, the object of sexual desire, the embodiment of the American dream. Moreover, it shows –and this is where the myth begins – how this secondary sense, however much it may just be a projection, is anchored in the 'reality' of an existing human being by the realism that photography guarantees as a 'true image.' The Marilyns are fictitious and realistic; they show a being that stands above the people and is one of them.” (Michael Lüthy, in: Andy Warhol. Thirty are better than none, Frankfurt a. Main 1995, pp. 51ff.) [EH] Called up: December 7, 2024 - ca. 17.25 h +/- 20 min. This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist´s resale right compensation is due.

Minimalismus - - Lee Ufan. 5 monochromatische Aquarelle sowie eine Umrisszeichnung in Bleistift, in: Un Poléoscope. Poème en proses et en poèmes. 1990. Je auf Richard de Bas-Bütten (m. Wz.). 33 x 25 cm (Blattgröße). Die Aquarelle signiert bzw. monogrammiert, datiert und nummeriert, die Umrisszeichnung betitelt, im Impressum abermals signiert und nummeriert. Auf gefalteten Doppelblatt lose in Orig.-Umschlag, in Leinenchemise. - Mit einem Text von Michel Deguy. - Doppelblatt sowie Umschlag in äußersten Rändern ganz leicht gebräunt, Papier ganz leicht gewellt, vereinzelter, blassdunkler winziger Fleck, Umschlagrückseite und -rücken mit sehr wenigen blassbraunen kleinen Flecken, insgesamt gut. KW Koopm K 338. - FRBNF47420363. - Provenienz: Privatbesitz Paris. - Eines von lediglich 17 seriell-unikatären Exemplaren. - Eine magische Poesie spricht aus Lee Ufans Arbeiten, die rhythmisierte Monochromie mit Bewegung verbinden. Der zwischen Paris, New York und Japan lebende koreanische Künstler konzentriert sich in seinem minimalistischen Werk seit den 1970er Jahren auf die Ausführung des einen einzigen Pinselstrichs, zieht ihn enorm kraftvoll über Leinwand und Papier. Nach tiefer Meditation, so wirkt es, taucht er den breiten Pinsel in Ozeanblau und setzt zum Malen in einem Akt höchsten künstlerischen Ausdrucks an, bis dieser keine Farbe mehr abgibt. In meisterlicher Reduktion wird die dahinfließende Farbe zum bildlichen Mediator, zeigt Aktion und Prozessualität. Die Bewegung von des Künstlers Hand zeigt eine Verbindung zwischen Körper und Zeitlichkeit auf und setzt Pinselstrich und Bildgrund in eine dialektische Beziehung zueinander. Es ist der malerischen Abdruck Ufans, dessen Spur unmittelbar in aller Materialität erfahrbar wird. In "Un Poléoscope" zeigt sich Ufan für die fernöstliche Ausgabe in Zusammenarbeit mit dem französischen Dichter Michel Deguy entstandenen Künstlerbuchs verantwortlich, zwei weitere Ausgaben sind mit Illustrationen von Lucio Pozzi und David Jones bekannt. Vorliegendes Portfolio aus dem Frühwerk des Künstlers wird erstmalig dem deutschen Auktionsmarkt zugeführt. Lediglich ein weiteres Exemplar in der Koopman Collection, Amsterdam, ist für uns nachweisbar. 5 monochromatic watercolours as well as an outline drawing in pencil, in: Un Poléoscope. Poème en proses et en poèmes. 1990. On Richard de Bas laid paper (with watermark). Watercolours signed or rather monogrammed, dated and numbered, pencil drawing titled, signed and numbered again in imprint. On folded double sheet lose in original cover, in linen chemise. - With text by Michel Deguy. - Double sheet as well as cover in outermost margins very slightly browned, paper very slightly buckled, isolated, pale-dark tiny stain, cover's back and spine with very few faint-brown small stains, all in all good. - Provenance: Private collection, Paris. - One of only 17 serial-unique copies. - A magical poetry speaks from Lee Ufan's works, which combine rhythmised monochrome with movement. Since the 1970s, the Korean artist, who lives between Paris, New York and Japan, has focussed on the execution of a single brushstroke in his minimalist work, drawing it across canvas and paper with enormous power. After deep meditation, it seems, he dips the broad brush in ocean blue and begins to paint in an act of supreme artistic expression until it no longer gives off any colour. In a masterly reduction, the flowing colour becomes a pictorial mediator, showing action and processuality. The movement of the artist's hand reveals a connection between body and temporality and places brushstroke and picture ground in a dialectical relationship to one another. It is the painterly imprint of Ufan, whose trace can be directly experienced in all its materiality. In 'Un Poléoscope', Ufan is responsible for the Far Eastern edition of the artist's book created in collaboration with the French poet Michel Deguy; two further editions are known with illustrations by Lucio Pozzi and David Jones. This portfolio from the artist's early work is being presented to the German auction market for the first time. Only one other copy in the Koopman Collection, Amsterdam, is known to us.

Collection of 26 Biggles books by Captain W.E Johns, in paper and hard back forms, to include a first edition 'Biggles takes it Rough'

Collection of Harry potter books, each marked first edition to include, Half Blood prince, Order of the Phoenix, 2 x Deathly Hallows, Goblet of fire, a Philosopher's Stone DVD and Piano Solos book for the Sorcerer's Stone

Duby, George & Lobrichon, Guy: The History Of Venice In Painting, first edition, published 2007 Aberville Press, New York & London, in red cloth boards with gilt tooled detail, housed in a pictorial slip-case, folio, together with Norwich, John Julius: A History Of Venice, London Folio Society 2007, in slip-case and Hibbert, Christopher: Italian Cities, three volumes to include Venice, Rome and Florence, London Folio Society 1997, in slip-case. (3)

Robertson, Walford Graham: Old English Songs and Dances, first and only edition, Longmans, Green, and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London New York and Bombay, 1902, illustrated boards and cloth spine, folio. (1)