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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, first issue [one of only 500], London: Bloomsbury, 1997, hardback, publisher's pictorial boards; 'Philosopher's' is misspelled 'Philospher's' to rear cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to rear cover; '1 wand' appears twice on p.53. Lacking title page (and therefore imprint), but the issue points on boards indicate a true first printing. Contents generally good with slight toning; slight wear on dedication page and extreme edges in places, not affecting text; children's doodles of Harry Potter and other characters on endpapers, showing very slightly on half-title; binding lacking the delicate laminate to boards, lacking spine, heavily worn around edges, some paint/marks on lower board; shelf-lean. Evidently enjoyed many times. The author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series. Very scarce. Only 500 copies were printed of this true first issue hardback, 300 of which were sent to schools and libraries
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, first issue, London: Bloomsbury, 1998, hardback, publisher's pictorial boards, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'. Contents very good, clean, bright; slight wear to top of gutter at front endpapers; boards well-preserved, bold and vibrant; very light bumping and faint wear to extreme corners; slight shelf-lean; dust-jacket with some discolouration/fading to spine and wear to edges
Fleming, Ian. For Your Eyes Only, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. Octavo, publisher's cloth (lettered in gilt to spine), price-clipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping. Contents very good, clean, bright; some very pale staining to edges of rear free endpaper; binding tight and square; dust-jacket with general toning and handling marks, chipping and slight loss to corners and edges of spine, creasing to edges; protective cellophane wrappers
Palladio, Andrea. The First Book of Architecture, translated into English by Godfrey Richards, eighth edition, London: Eben. Tracey, 1716, illustrated with 64 engraved plates only [of 71], four of which are folding, plus engraved pictorial title and woodcut illustrations within the text. Small quarto, contemporary calf, boards detached, some plates torn, sold as found with all faults
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition ["third state" or first Australian edition], London: Bloomsbury, 1999, hardback, publisher's pictorial boards, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'. Contents very good, clean, bright; boards very well-preserved, bold and vibrant; dust-jacket very well-preserved and vibrant, protected by an additional plastic sleeve. An excellent example
Fleming, Ian. Thunderball, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1961. Octavo, publisher's cloth lettered in gilt to spine with blind-embossed skeletal hand to upper board, unclipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping (priced 15s. net). Contents good, clean, bright; spotting to edges of text-block encroaching slightly at top edges of pages; binding tight and square, a couple of bumps to top edge of boards; dust-jacket with slight toning, chipping and very slight loss to corners/edges; slight creasing to extreme edges, and a very short tear at top edge of cover
Rowling, J. K. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, first edition, London: Children's High Level Group, December, 2008, full crushed morocco with metal clasps and decorations to upper board, protective red velvet bag bearing embroidered signature, ten prints in original envelope, the whole housed within a solander box in the form of a leather-bound book lettered in gilt with raised bands. Complete with white card slipcase, 'This Side Up'. Very well-preserved, clean, bright; minor/faint wear at lower edge of solander box
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. Octavo, publisher's decorated cloth, unclipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping (priced 15s. net). Contents good and bright with a couple of marks in places, a patch of discolouration running through the top corner of several leaves, faint creasing to extreme corner of a few pages; binding good with a couple of bumps to top edge and corner, shelf-lean, spotting to edges of text-block; jacket with handling marks, chipping and slight loss to corners and edges of spine; protective cellophane wrappers
Harry Potter. Collection of first editions, comprising: Philosopher's Stone, Celebration Edition, first issue, paperback, 2001; Goblet of Fire, hardback, 2000; Order of the Phoenix, hardback, 2003; Half-Blood Prince, hardback, 2005; two copies of Deathly Hallows, hardback, 2007; two copies of Chamber of Secrets, first issue, paperback, 1998; Prisoner of Azkaban, first issue, paperback, 1999. Together with six other Harry Potter novels. Most books in reasonable, read condition, some better than others, sold as found with all faults (14)
Fleming, Ian. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. Octavo, publisher's cloth, price-clipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping. Contents good, clean, bright, a couple of spots and marks to endpapers, neat contemporary owner inscription to ffep, 'Richard Davies, April 63, James Bond - "O.H.M.S.S." by Ian Fleming'; binding good and square; dust-jacket with light handling marks, a few pale spots (more pronounced verso), chipping and slight loss to corners and edges of spine
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, first issue, London: Bloomsbury, 1997, paperback, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'; '1 wand' appears twice on p.53; 'Philosopher's' is misspelled 'Philospher's' to rear cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to rear cover. Contents very good, clean and bright, but with some pale staining and small spots to inside covers and first/last leaves (more pronounced at rear); tight and square (appears unread); covers very well-preserved, bold and vibrant, but the spine with fading from sunlight; incredibly light wear to extreme edges of covers; some toning and very pale spotting to edges of text-block; neat owner inscription on half-title
Fleming, Ian. You Only Live Twice, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Octavo, publisher's cloth, unclipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping (priced 16s. net). Contents good and bright with a few tiny marks in places, slight wear to stitching at gutter of half-title; contemporary owner inscription, 1964; binding good but with pronounced shelf-lean; dust-jacket with general toning, chipping and slight loss to corners and edges of spine; light creasing at edges
Fleming, Ian. Thunderball, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1961. Octavo, publisher's cloth lettered in gilt with blind-embossed skeletal hand on upper board, dust-jacket designed by Richard Chopping and priced 15s. net (with Jonathan Cape sticker mounted above, priced 16s 0d), bearing several stamps from F. J. A. Hens & Harris Book Co., Hong Kong. Contents very good and bright, some light spotting to outer edges of text-block and endpapers (more pronounced on fore-edge); binding tight and square, well-preserved; dust-jacket bold and vibrant with slight toning at top of spine and very faint wear/loss at extreme edges; delicate cellophane wrapper partially present, which has helped to preserve the colour
Harry Potter. Association copies & ephemera from Matthew LaCroix (author of the fan mail that was famously used on the dust-jacket of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), this being a collection of gifts from Bloomsbury to Matthew, together with correspondence and contemporary newspaper clippings recording his story. Collection comprising: Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, first edition, London: Bloomsbury, 2000, hardback, featuring Bloomsbury plate signed in black ink by the author (loosely inserted, sticker unused); Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first issue paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1999; a typed & signed letter from the Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury, 7 July 2000, 'Dear Matthew, I am delighted to be enclosing with this letter a copy of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" [the book in this collection]. As you can see, your letter takes pride of place on the jacket! Thank you again for allowing us to use your letter, and I very much hope that you enjoy the latest story in the Harry Potter adventures.'; a typed & signed letter from the branch manager of Waterstones, Telford, 'Dear Brian and Matthew, Thankyou for calling in to Waterstone's on Saturday, it was lovely to see you. I hope you both enjoyed every minute of Matthew's celebrity status! It was great to see him signing books in the store for our customers. Perhaps next time it will be for a book that he has written himself. As promised, I have enclosed a couple of photographs. I look forward to seeing you again before too long.'; two laminated photographs of Matthew signing copies of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at Waterstones (as referred to in previous correspondence); two laminated compliments slips inscribed & signed by the Head of Children's Sales & Marketing at Bloomsbury (relating to the two books & signed bookplate mentioned previously); a large advertising poster from Bloomsbury promoting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 'New in Paperback', the design featuring Matthew's fan mail, 152cm by 50cm, complete with postage tube bearing Bloomsbury labels, postmarked 30 March 2000; a compliments slip from Bloomsbury, inscribed, 'Poster will be sent separately.'; a large promotional flyer advertising the paperback release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the design again featuring Matthew's fan mail with order codes for books and shop display items, 29.5cm by 42cm; a signed letter from the senior librarian at Shropshire County Council, 30 October 2001, thanking Matthew for judging a Harry Potter competition and inviting him to attend the presentation; handwritten fax sheet from Matthew's father to Bloomsbury, 'Thank-you for letter dated 18.1.00. Matthew is over the moon. We have forwarded reply in agreement to his letter being used, he is thrilled!'; a laminated dust-jacket for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; a collection of contemporary newspaper clippings, some laminated, celebrating the story of Matthew's fan mail being used on the jacket of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, some of the press images showing Matthew with the books and posters offered in this collection. The archive is generally well-preserved, clean, bright; the first edition Goblet of Fire has some creasing to jacket, pale spotting to edges of text-block and slight shelf-lean Provenance: Consigned to auction by the family
Fleming, Ian. The Man with the Golden Gun, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. Octavo, publisher's cloth, unclipped dust-jacket by Richard Chopping (priced 18s net). Contents very good, clean, bright, an incredibly faint stain at top of title page; binding good with faint bumping to lower corners and a few marks to lower board; slight shelf-lean; dust-jacket good and bright with slight toning to spine, faint surface wear to joints, chipping and slight loss to corners and around spine; protective cellophane wrappers
Fleming, Ian. Octopussy and The Living Daylights, first edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1966. Octavo, publisher's cloth, unclipped jacket by Richard Chopping (priced 10s. 6d. net in U.K. only). Contents very good, clean, bright; binding very good, tight, square; dust-jacket very good with slight toning to spine, very faint wear to extreme corners and edges of spine
Motherby, George. A New Medical Dictionary...Relating to Anatomy, Physiology, Physic, Surgery, Materia Medica, Pharmacy, first edition, London: J. Johnson, 1775. Folio, full contemporary calf, gilt armorial binding for Society of Writers to the Signet, 25 plates, including two engraved tables of Chymical Characters. Contents generally good, clean, bright; endpapers/title with dampstaining and spotting; binding worn with detached boards, sold as found with all faults
A George IV carved rosewood library armchair the design by John TaylorUpholstered and close-nailed in green velvet the lotus leaf carved top-rail above a rectangular padded back, arms and seat, the arm supports carved with stylised leaves above a moulded seat rail on turned lotus leaf carved legs headed by paterae, with brass cappings and ceramic castors, 72cm wide, 60cm deep, 96cm high, seat height 43cm.This library armchair relates to a design by John Taylor, upholsterer, whose Upholsterer's and Cabinet-Maker's Pocket Assistant was first published around 1825. Taylor, who contributed a number of designs to Ackermann's Repository of Arts between 1821 and 1824, had been employed at the workshops of George Oakley and established his own upholstery business on Bedford Street, Covent Garden around 1824 (C. Gilbert, Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, Leeds, 1986, p. 877). Taylor's related 'Dress Sofa' pattern was published in the February 1821 edition of Repository of Arts, a pair of similar sofa examples executed in rosewood were sold Sotheby's, London, 29 November 2000, lot 88 (£25,800 including premium) and a matched pair Sotheby's, London, 10 July 2013, lot 218 (£40,000 including premium).N.B: This lot is subject to CITES regulations
Angolia, J R, (Maj). 'Daggers, Bayonets & Fighting Knives of Hitler's Germany', first edition, 1971: hardback, together with Angolia , J, R 'Military Awards of the Third Reich' fourth edition 1989, 'Foreman's Guide to Third Reich German Awards and Their Values' third edition, 2001 and Ailsby, C 'World War 2 German Medals and Political Awards' (4)* Notes Militaria artefacts are reproduced in significant numbers, in particular those from the World War II period and some may use original parts. Intending buyers have ample opportunity for inspection of goods and, therefore must, accept responsibility for inspecting and investigating lots in which they may be interested. We ask that interested bidders closely study the images provided and request additional images and condition reports to satisfy themselves to the authenticity and period of any particular items in the auction. Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded. This Condition is subject to Condition 16 (Terms and Conditions) concerning deliberate forgeries and applies save as provided for in paragraph 6 "information to buyers".
Bender, J. 'Postcards of Hitler's Germany' first edition 1995 in three volumes: together with Catella, F 'Propaganda Postkerten 1923-1945' and second volume 1929-1945, also a copy of 'Bildpostkarten' and a set of trade cards, 'German Orders & Decorations'.* Notes Militaria artefacts are reproduced in significant numbers, in particular those from the World War II period and some may use original parts. Intending buyers have ample opportunity for inspection of goods and, therefore must, accept responsibility for inspecting and investigating lots in which they may be interested. We ask that interested bidders closely study the images provided and request additional images and condition reports to satisfy themselves to the authenticity and period of any particular items in the auction. Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded. This Condition is subject to Condition 16 (Terms and Conditions) concerning deliberate forgeries and applies save as provided for in paragraph 6 "information to buyers".
Dick Francis horse racing first edition books collection including signed examples,THE SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS INCLUDING THE AUTHOR'S 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th novels: Nerve, For Kicks, Odds Against & Flying Finish (signature applied), other signed examples are for In The Frame, Risk, Trial Run, Whip Hand, Reflex, Twice Shy, Banker, The Danger, Proof, Break In, Bolt, Hot Money, The Edge, Straight, Longshot, Comeback, Driving Force, Decider, Wild Horses, Come To Grief, To The Hilt, 10lb Penalty, Field of 13 and Shattered; the lot including unsigned copies of Second Wind, Dead Heat, Silks and Even Money, and lacking only the novels Dead Cert High Stakes, Under Orders and Crossfire; but the lot does include signed copies of two non-fiction Francis titles, The Sport of Queens (3rd revised edition) and Lester The Official Biography which is additionally signed by Lester Piggott; and finally content includes five unsigned titles by Felix Francis, all books are complete with dust jackets
Two books relating to four-time Wimbledon Champion New Zealander Anthony Wilding,comprising ON THE COURT AND OFF, Wilding, Anthony F., Methuen & Co. Ltd, first edition 1912, printed by William Clowes & Sons, Ltd, blue hardcover, featuring 58 illustrations; CAPTAIN ANTHONY WILDING, by Myers, A. Wallis., Hodder & Stoughton, second edition 1916, printed by Hasell, Watson & Viney, Ltd, blue hardcover, 37 illustrations; sold with a tennis scrapbook covering the period 1911 to 1915, with obituaries for R.F. Doherty, A.F. Wilding and Kenneth Powell, with many newspaper and magazine photographs of tennis players of the period, each bearing wear, some foxing to both books, scrapbook spine damage and loose, (3)Anthony Frederick Wilding (1883-1915), New Zealand world No.1 tennis player and solider, who died in action during WWI. He was the leading tennis player in the world during 1909-14, having won 11 Grand Slam tournament titles, six in singles and five in doubles, having won four consecutive Wimbledon singles titles from 1910 to 1913.
Angel Pavement, Priestley, JB., signed and dedicated to American tennis legend Helen Wills Moody,first edition 1931, William Heinemann Ltd, blue hardcover, 613-page, signed in black ink on by the author JB Priestley with dedication to TO HELEN WILLS MOODY WITH J.B. PRIESTLEY'S BEST WISHES, JUNE 1933; sold together with a Christie's Tennis catalogue which included Helen Wills Moody collection, at South Kensington on 15th June 1999 and a selection of books and programmes relating to tennis and cricket, including The Queen's Club story 1886-1986, 50 years of Wimbledon 1877 to 1926 by Wallis Myers, Wimbledon Singles Draws 1877-2012 and Wimbledon Official history signed by John Barrett, a signed copy of Serious by John McEnroe, The West Side tennis club, A Terrible Splender by MJ Fisher, Daily Telegraph The Davis Cup Story, Lawn Tennis for club players by William T. Tilden, The Wimbledon final that never was by Sidney Wood, Wimbledon Ladies a centenary record 1884-1984 by A. Little and L. Tingay, Racket Sports Collectibles by Robert Everitt, 300 years of Mitcham Cricket by T. Higgs, The complete Who's Who of test cricketers by C. Martin-Jenkins, The best XI by Geoffrey Boycott, Surrey Association of Cricket Club handbook 1949; sold together with a selection of early rugby union match programmes and images, dating from 1950, comprising Royal Navy v The Army at Twickenham on 4th March 1950, four-page, bears vertical fold and annotation in ink; England v The Rest at Twickenham on 3rd January 1953, four-page; Semi-final County Championship Middlesex v Gloucestershire at Twickenham on 13th March 1954, four-page; Australia The Lions at Stadium Australia on 14th July 2001, 108-page, bears slight creasing; two 8 by 10in. b & w press photographs from the rugby fixture commemorating 75 years at Twickenham between England v RFU President's XV, featuring England's John Carleton tackling the RFU President's Avril Williams on the try line at Twickenham on 29th September 1984, each with with press stamp and annotation on reverse, (qty)
Collection of Wimbledon lawn tennis programmes and books, programmes comprising Monday 20th June to Saturday 2nd July 1977 and final day programmes; Monday 23rd June to Friday 27th June 1980; Monday 22nd June to 4th July 1981; books including Wimbledon Centre Court of the Gem by Max Robertson, hardback with d/j; Nastase by Richard Evans, hardback with d/j; 100 Years of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships by James Medlycott and foreword by Donald Budge; This is a Wimbledon booklet, first edition 1981 and Wimbledon 1998 Special magazine, (qty)
Three albums each containing five United Nations/Franklin Mint medallic First Day Covers from 1973, '74, '76, each including a first edition proof Sterling Silver commemorative medal with certificates together with Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers x 4 with sterling silver medals in album by John Pinches, 1974; Robert The Bruce Medallic FDC, Turner Bicentenary Medallic FDC, both by John Pinches (21)
A cased silver plate to commemorate the wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, edition 433/2000 by Peter Annigoni, 1973, 377g; a cased silver goblet 95/1000 hallmarked for A. T. Cannon, 181g; a silver proof medallic First Day Cover Westminster Abbey, London and a silver ingot from the Isle of Man Post Office, both by John Pinches, all with CoA and original packaging (4)
Thomas Barber, Barber's Picturesque Illustrations Of The Isle Of Wight, Comprising Views Of Every Object Of Interest On The Island, First Edition, Simpkin and Marshall, London, 1834, hardback. Condition: corners bumped, upper joint rubbed, inscribed on front free endpaper by previous owner, slight foxing throughout
Special Collectors' First Edition J.K Rowling The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Translated form the Original Runes by Hermione Granger, with commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, pub. Children's High level Group 2008, First Edition. Marble end papers, full leather with ornate silvered mounts, in velvet pouch; together with portfolio of Collectors Edition Prints, housed in original full leather decorated box.
PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, to include Lynda Kettle (British contemporary) 'The Drovers Trail Devon', a rural lane bordered by trees, signed bottom right, pastel on paper, approximate size 49cm x 49cm, a limited edition print 'The diocese of Coventry' by Christine Brown, Limited edition print 'Concorde - Queen of the skies' signed by the artist Anthony Hansard and Concorde pilot Jock Lowe, 18th Century map 'The road from London to Derby' by Emanuel Bowen 1736, three topographical prints of Matlock with receipt from Baynton-Williams of Belgravia dated 1973, Limited first day cover for the Birmingham Astronomical Society 2/100, three John Leech hunting prints etc (box and loose)
* JACK KNOX RSA RSW RGI (SCOTTISH 1936 - 2015),NUCKELAVEElimited edition lithograph, signed and numbered 43/50, from the Scottish Bestiary Portfolioimage size 53cm x 36cm, sheet size 76cm x 56cm, overall size 85cm x 65cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Note: Whilst in his final year at University Charles Booth-Clibborn published The Scottish Bestiary under his imprint The Paragon Press. Booth-Clibborn had invited the Orkney born writer George Mackay Brown to produce texts, in the form of poetry and prose, to accompany 20 prints by Scottish artists depicting 19 animals – real and mythological. By chance Knox had done a series of drawings relating to the poems of Mackay Brown several years before being invited to contribute to the Bestiary. He made a few small sketches before working directly on the lithographic stone. The black lithographic line was printed first and a translucent white square screenprinted over the top. The Nuckelavee is a supernatural creature: a creature of abject terror, spoken of with baited breath. Mackay Brown’s poem refers to an Orcadian tale about an encounter with a Nuckelavee.
A COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS Comprising: Dick Whittington, Kathleen Lines, Edward Ardizzone, The Bodley Head Ltd, London, First published 1970 The Wind In The Willows, Kenneth Grahame, Penguin Books Ltd, Middlesex, First published in this edition 1983 A Child's Book of Stories, illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith, Bracken Books, London, Edition published 1986 Songs and Verse, Roald Dahl, Jonathan Cape, London, Published 2005 Grimm's Fairy Tales, Complete Edition, Josef Sharl, Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd., London, Published 1948 Fairy Tales From Many Lands, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, William Heinemann Ltd., London, This edition published 1974 (6) Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age and use, please contact our saleroom via hello@hotlotz.com for additional images or further condition report
Very rare Superamerica with low mileage, impeccably maintained and immaculately presented.One of only 559 examples of the striking and innovative convertible version of the 575MIts unique 'Revochromico' electrochromic glass panel roof was the first of its kind ever fitted to a production carPowered by an uprated version of Ferrari’s then flagship 5.7-litre V-12 producing 540bhp at 7,250 rpmThis particular car has been owned for the last 7 years, by a well known petrol head celebrity car collectorStored in a modern heated garage and regularly maintained, it has covered a minimal mileage totalling just 2,776 from newSpecified new in February 2006 as a left-hand drive model finished in Grigio Nuvolari with Grigio Daytona and Tan leather upholstery Options from new included the F1-style six-speed, semi-automatic transmission, traction and stability control, air conditioning, 19” split-rim 5-spoke lightweight wheels and electric memory seatingA rare and special V12 Ferrari that can provide a unique open-top driving experience combined with the privilege of owning an important, limited-edition example of the marqueAfter the success of the Ferrari 550, the spiritual successor to the 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’, Ferrari realised that there would be a market for a convertible version of the car. The resulting car was the limited-edition 550 Barchetta Pininfarina. The Barchetta was mechanically identical to its hardtop sibling, and it was intended to be a pure roadster, offering the same feeling as Ferrari’s earlier Barchetta models. For the convertible variant of the 550’s replacement, the 575 Maranello, the factory responded to customers’ calls for a more usable top in dramatic fashion, creating a brand-new convertible top system that offered the freedom of the Barchetta with the practicality and security of the Berlinetta. The resulting car was the 575 Superamerica. Undoubtedly the most interesting part of the car was its Revochromico rotating hardtop. It was the first roof of its kind ever fitted to a production car, and it was built using a carbon-fibre frame that was integrated with electrochromatic glass. The transparency of the glass could be adjusted from within the cabin to allow varying amounts of light in, letting roughly the same amount of light in as a conventional glass sunroof at its lightest setting and only 1% of the sun’s rays through at its darkest. With the press of a button, the Superamerica can be transformed into a convertible, with the roof rotating back to rest flush with the boot lid in just 10 seconds. Ferrari chose to produce just 559 examples, and every car was spoken for within weeks of its announcement.This particular left-hand drive car is owned, and has been for the last 7 years, by a well known petrol head celebrity car collector. Stored in a modern heated garage and regularly maintained, it has covered a minimal mileage totalling just 2,776 from new today. It is finished in Grigio Nuvolari with Grigio Daytona and Tan leather upholstery and was specified when new in February 2006 as a left-hand drive model by Ferrari Korea with the following factory options:F1 semi auto2-Tone Grigio/Tan extended leather2-Tone Grigio/Tan Daytona seats2 Tone Steering wheel with carbon trimCarbon centre consoleElectric memory seatingElectrochromic panel roof19” split-rim 5-spoke lightweight wheelsScuderia Shields on both front wingsBecker CD/RadioFerrari traction and stability controlAir conditioningArriving in the UK in 2015 with all taxes paid, it is now ready to enjoy as a rare and special Ferrari that can provide a special open-top driving experience combined with the privilege of owning an important, limited-edition, top of the range V12 Ferrari. **The number plate displayed in the photos is not included in the sale.**SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 575M SUPERAMERICAYear: 2006Chassis Number: ZFFGT61A350146157Registration Number: LL55YBWTransmission: F1 AutoDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2776 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images
A rare and sought-after, soft-top Mini; UK-supplied with just 12,500 miles, a handful of owners and a recent overhaul.1 of only 75 LAMM-converted Mini Cabriolets, commissioned by Rover, proving the demand for such a car was evident An expensive and upmarket Mini at launch, it proved extremely popular, with all 75 cars selling out within a monthOnly offered in Pearlescent Cherry Red with a matching maroon hood, the luxurious interior included a wood-grain dashboard, Cooper-style leather steering wheel and Clarion stereoAll examples had Mini-Cooper mechanicals and a 1275cc engine with a carburettorThis is a UK example with just 12,548 miles and 2 owners – four owners in total, the last being husband & wifeIn storage from 1995 until a recent full recommissioning and thorough overhaulWhile there have been many independent companies converting Minis, and all manner of other cars into cabriolets, probably the best known of them in the UK was Crayford. Surprisingly, it was not until 1993, some 34 years after production had commenced, that there was an official soft-top Mini.By the late 1980s, there had been a massive revival in everything Mini, especially in Japan, so Rover started to take notice. In 1991, but still commercially wary of producing their own Mini Cabriolet, Rover contacted Lamm Autohaus, based in in Achern in Germany, as their German Rover dealer, who had been producing its own coach-built Mini cabriolets since the 1980s.Effectively a taster exercise to see if there was any real demand for such a car to be sold in the mainstream range, and whether the expense of Rover Special Projects (RSP) could be justified, Rover contracted Lamm to build 75 prototypes. All the cars were built in right-hand-drive form for sale though 12 selected Rover dealers.The conversion was straightforward, Lamm remove the roof, replacing it with a folding fabric convertible hood that incorporated the plastic rear windows. The bodyshell was substantially strengthened to compensate for the resulting loss of rigidity and the Lamm Cabriolet featured Revolution alloy wheels and a colour-matched body kit consisting of dramatically extended wheel arches, front spoiler, side skirts and integral bumpers. It was offered in only one colour - Pearlescent Cherry Red (paint code GOC) with a matching maroon hood, whilst the luxurious interior used the limited-edition Mini Mayfair’s seats and trim, which were complemented by a wood-grain dashboard, Cooper-style leather-covered steering wheel and Clarion stereo system. All cars had Mini-Cooper mechanicals and a 1275cc engine with a carburettor.When it was launched on 23rd June 1991, the list price of £12,250 was high - and immediately cast the car into a rather exclusive niche. It may have been an expensive product, but it also proved extremely popular, and all 75 cars sold out within a month. Rover was convinced, and RSP started to develop, along with Karmann and Tickford, its own version of the car, which was launched just over a year later, with circa 300 examples produced.The Lamm cars have two distinct differences which make them instantly distinguishable from Rover's version: the first is the paint colour. Although the red looks like Rover's Nightfire Red, it is in fact a deeper Cherry Red. The second and more noticeable difference is the hood, Lamm cars have plastic rear side windows, whereas Rover used unique wind-down glass windows.The car presented here is 1 of the 75 examples built by Lamm Autohaus to the highest of standards. Using their years of experience in producing this sort of Mini, the quality of the conversion by Lamm is evident. This lovely example has only ever been owned by four registered keepers in total, with the last two being husband and wife, prior to our vendor acquiring it. He was absolutely smitten with it, understanding the rarity and originality of this particular car, and with so few miles covered, he set about a comprehensive recommissioning including the vulnerable sub-frames. It is now in rude health, mechanically strong and presents in lovely condition. With the intended recipient of the car not that enamoured with actually driving it, it is now for sale to someone who will truly enjoy and appreciate it. Accompanied by all its original manuals, Lamm Mini catalogues and numerous magazine articles about the model, this car is a little gem. SpecificationMake: ROVERModel: MINI CONVERTIBLE BY LAMM AUTOHAUSYear: 1991Chassis Number: SAXXNWBMBBD027422Registration Number: J688 LKLClick here for more details and images
Robert R. Greenhalf (British, b. 1950): a limited edition print 'Goodbye September', signed and numbered '59/75', 29 by 38cm, glazed and framed, 32 by 42cm, together with a possible first edition dust jacket for Enid Blyton's 'The Valley of Adventure', mounted, glazed and framed, 41 by 52cm. (2)
DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 - (2019 - DC) - GRADED 9.8 by CGC - Adam Hughes Virgin Variant Edition Cover + First Appearance of Arkham Knight in DC Universe continuity - Stories by Snyder, King, Tomasi, O'Neill, Bendis, Priest & interior art by Nguyen, Daniel, Jones, Lee, Maleev, Capullo, Mahnke - Flat/Unfolded - CGC 9.8 White Pages - Presented Slabbed & Sealed
Accumulation in a plastic crate with two albums and loose year/presentation packs. There are issues from 19th century onwards, however the main value is in mint sets 1990s to at least 2004, with over £400 face value. One of the albums is a special binder (cover damaged) of large limited edition First Day lithographs with 34 different for GB and Islands 1980/81.
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