CORD "DUPONT" | FRANCE, FRENCH | Country: France | Date: 1st half of the 19th century | Marking: Au dieu Mars Dupont Artisan Palais Royal Galerie de Baro N. 332 (ricasso blade) | Manufacturer: DuPont | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | A French officer's cord from the first half of the 19th century, probably from the Napoleon I period. The blade bearing the marking "Au dieu Mars Dupont Artisan Palais Royal Galerie de Baro N. 332" on the risus.The cord has a brass handle with a lion's head on the pommel and a richly decorated bowl guard with motifs of military symbolism. The handles are made of mother of pearl. The blade is partially blued, with gilded decorations in the form of trophies and heraldic motifs. With a sheath | Dimensions | Length: 985 mm | Blade: 848 x 20 mm | Weight: 610 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
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HALBERD | EUROPE, EUROPEAN | Country: Europe | Date: 1620 - 1650 | Condition: The stamp is not original, blackened areas of old corrosion on the metal parts | Lot information | A halberd made in the first half of the 17th century. The metal parts bear blackened areas of old corrosion, the stamp is not original. This type of weapon was widely used by infantry in Europe both in combat and for guard duty and ceremonial purposes. | Dimensions | Length: 2660 mm | Blade: 670 mm (tip) ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAYONET PATTERN 24 | BÖHMEN, CZECH / BOHEMIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 24 | Country: Czechoslovakia | Date: 1924 - 1939 | Marking: ČSZ B (left side of the blade), ČSZ E star 24 | Condition: Minor signs of use | Lot information | Standard Czechoslovak bayonet of the First Republic, produced in the years 1924-1939. Marked "ČSZ B" (left side of blade), "ČSZ E star 24". With a sheath | Dimensions | Length: 430 mm | Blade: 294 x 22 mm | Weight: 410 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
CORD WITH BASKET VZ. 24 FOR ARMY OFFICERS | BÖHMEN / TSCHECHIEN, CZECH / BOHEMIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 24 | Country: Czechoslovakia | Date: 1924 - 1939 | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Kord with basket model 24 intended for officers of the Czechoslovak army, produced in the period 1924-1939. The blade is straight, ground on both sides, tapering to a sharp tip, with a polished surface. Basket guard richly decorated with etched ornamental motifs, smoothly transitioning into the stirrup protecting the handle. Handle covered in black leather, wrapped with wire, finished with a metal pommel. Metal scabbard, nickel-plated, with visible traces of use and local oxidation of the surface. This cord was part of the ceremonial equipment of officers of the security forces of the first Czechoslovak Republic. | Dimensions | Length: 880 mm | Blade: 745 x 20 mm | Weight: 850 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAYONET M1918 | SWITZERLAND, SWISS | Model pattern: M1918 | Country: Switzerland | Date: 1st half of the 20th century | Marking: Elsener Schwyz (blade) | Weapon Number: 805,173 | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Bayonet M1918, made in the first half of the 20th century. Manufacturer Elsener Schwyz, blade marked "ELSENER SCHWYZ" and serial number "805 173". Straight blade, ground on both sides, with longitudinal grooves to reduce weight and increase strength. The handle is equipped with wooden grips, fastened with rivets, with a steel protective cross and a mandrel for attachment to a rifle. Metal scabbard, black lacquered, with a leather hanger bearing minor traces of use. This bayonet was a standard part of the equipment of the Swiss armed forces. | Dimensions | Length: 430 mm | Blade: 300 x 26 mm | Weight: 510 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
SWORD OF THE ORDER | USA, AMERICAN | Country: USA | Date: 1st half of the 20th century | Marking: Knights Golden Eagle (blade) Jared Ludwig (blade), Thae m.c.lilley Columbus (rikaso blade) | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Sword of the Knights of the Golden Eagle (Knights of the Golden Eagle) made in the first half of the 20th century. The blade is decorated with etched ornaments and marked "Knights Golden Eagle" and "Jared Ludwig", while the ricasso bears the maker's mark "Thae M.C. Lilley Columbus". The scabbard is brass, richly decorated with relief ornaments and heraldic motifs. The sword is an example of a ceremonial weapon that served as a symbol of belonging to an order, not as a combat tool. A very nice decorative gun with the original owner's name. | Dimensions | Length: 850 mm | Blade: 662 x 16 mm | Weight: 930 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAYONET PATTERN 1896 | SWEDEN, SWEDISH | Model pattern: Pattern 1896 | Country: Sweden | Date: 1st half of the 20th century | Marking: EJ anchor AB (rikaso left), No 429, 6. / I. 127 (crossbar) | Weapon Number: 619 | Condition: Good | Lot information | Bayonet made in the first half of the 20th century. Marked "EJ kotva AB" (rikaso left), "No 429, 6. / I. 127" (transverse), "619". With scabbard and hanger. | Dimensions | Length: 330 mm | Blade: 210 x 23 mm | Weight: 280 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAYONET PATTERN 1895 | AUSTRIA (STEYR), AUSTRIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 1895 | Country: Austria / Hungary (Budapest) | Date: 1914 - 1939 | Marking: GFGY (left side of blade), eagle (right side of blade and scabbard carrier), G85 / 956 (handle head) | Condition: Good | Lot information | Bayonet model 1895 intended for the Mannlicher short rifle model 1895, used by non-commissioned officers of the Austro-Hungarian army in the years 1914-1918. Made by Österreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (OEWG), blade marked "OEWG" and Austrian eagle. The blade is straight, ground on one side, with a longitudinal groove. The surface of the blade bears traces of secondary nickel plating, done for walking purposes. Handle with wooden grips fixed with rivets, without grommet for tassel. Metal scabbard, with traces of corrosion removed, marked with an eagle on the nose. This bayonet was the standard equipment of the Austro-Hungarian infantry during the First World War. | Dimensions | Length: 350 mm | Blade: 242 x 22 mm | Weight: 260 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
COURT CORD "P. D. LÜNESCHLOSS, SOLINGEN?" | WESTERN EUROPE / GERMANY (SOLINGEN), GERMAN | Country: Western Europe / Germany (Solingen) | Date: beginning of the 19th century | Marking: P.D.L. (Blade) | Manufacturer: P. D. Lüneschloss, Solingen? | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Court cord made in the first quarter of the 19th century, probably by P. D. Lüneschloss, Solingen. The cord bears the typical features of luxurious ceremonial weapons used at court and higher social classes.The blade is narrow, straight and double-edged, blued in places with gilded decorations on the surface. Remnants of etched decoration are visible on the surfaces, including the inscription "P.D.L.", referring to a possible maker.The handle is richly decorated, with a basket and head of bronze or brass, gilded and provided with detailed relief decoration. The handle is made of mother-of-pearl and ribbed, which gives the weapon a representative appearance. The surface of the scabbard bears visible signs of use and wear. | Dimensions | Length: 955 mm | Blade: 810 x 15 mm | Weight: 480 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
PLIERS | EUROPE, EUROPEAN | Country: Europe | Date: 1st half of the 20th century | Marking: 25 - 35, RR (arms of pliers) | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Steel tongs for casting bullets into breech-loading rifles, made in the first half of the 20th century. Bullet caliber approx. 6.5 mm. Plier arms marked "25 - 35, RR". | Dimensions | Length: 195 mm ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
1 Large 18th century with engraving and punch design. Here is a very cool brass coated copper from the collection of Harry Case of Missouri. This double star patter design is accomplished by first a lightly engraved atter center surrounded by a punched or chased outer deeper design. Nice example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
1 Large 19th century button called "First Kiss". Here we have a very detailed and beautifully tinted example of this mustached man giving his first kiss to the women behind the fan. Nice button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, first adult editions, first printings, unclipped dust-jackets, very good/near-fine, London: Bloomsbury, 2003-2005-2007; The Tales of Beedle the Bard, first printing, fine, Children's High Level Group, 2008; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, first printing, fine, 2001; Quidditch Through the Ages, four first printings (two of which are fine), 2001; The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter, An Analysis of Books 1-4, first edition, SIGNED by the authors (Galadriel Waters & Prof. Astre Mithrandir), no. 113/1000, softcover, Niles, Illinois: Wizarding World Press, 2002; a small quantity of ephemera to include a gift bag from the [Midnight Signing, Natural History Museum], 21 July 2007, stickers, door hangers, an unused Movie Colouring Book (Warner Bros, 2001), and an unused 3-D Movie Book with 3-D glasses (WB, 2001)
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ROWLING, (J. K.). [First Deluxe Editions, Full Set, First Printings]. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, very light bumping to extremities, else fine; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, fine; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, scuff/mark to fore-edge, slightly toned, else near-fine/fine, and a 2nd printing of the same, lower corner bumped, else fine; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, very lightly bumped to corners, else fine; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, SEALED in cellophane wrappers (slightly splitting), bearing "First Edition" label, fine; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, SEALED with "First Edition" label, fine, and another copy with the cellophane opened at fore-edge, near-fine/fine; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, SEALED with "First Edition" label, fine. 8vo, publisher's coloured cloth, all edges gilt, London: Bloomsbury, 1999-2007 (9)
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, second issue, SIGNED by the author in blue ink on half-title, octavo, paperback, number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2", internally very well-preserved (appears unread), usual toning to page edges, a couple of very small scuffs to fore-edge, tight & square, sunning to spine, delicate laminate peeling slightly at extreme edges, faint wear to extreme corners. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 Provenance: Ex-Lot 43, Country House Fine Art & Library Auction (Bishton Hall), 21 May 2020. The original vendor had this book signed by J. K. Rowling at an event hosted by Waterstones, Canterbury in 1999
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, paperback, publisher's original laminated pictorial wrappers. Complete with all requisite issue points denoting a TRUE FIRST PRINTING: full number line on copyright page, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"; "1 wand" appearing twice on p.53; "Philosopher's" misspelled "Philospher's" on rear cover; "Wizardry and Witchcraft" [rather than "Witchcraft and Wizardry"] on rear cover; "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page; no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on copyright page. Internally very good with usual toning to page edges, light creasing & one ink mark to half-title, lower corners bumped, a few lightly folded corners, binding tight & square, wrappers bold & vibrant, lightly creased/bumped to corners/edges, light wear to extremities, incredibly faint discolouration to spine, one light ink mark to cover, very faint ink marks to fore-edge, overall a very good example of this scarce first issue. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 [Errington A1(aa)] ❧ The true FIRST PRINTING of the author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series - the beginning of the biggest-selling book series in publishing history
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, paperback, publisher's original laminated pictorial wrappers. Complete with all requisite issue points denoting a TRUE FIRST PRINTING, namely: full number line on copyright page, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"; "1 wand" appearing twice on p.53; "Philosopher's" misspelled "Philospher's" on rear cover; "Wizardry and Witchcraft" [rather than "Witchcraft and Wizardry"] on rear cover; "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page; no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on copyright page. A superbly well-preserved example, usual light toning to page edges, one folded page corner, a few other corners with incredibly faint folds, one marginal nick to final leaf, a couple of tiny marginal nicks elsewhere, binding tight & square, covers excellent, bold & bright, one incredibly faint crease at front lower-corner, the extreme corner of same lightly bumped, some miniscule knocks to the absolute extreme edges. An excellent example of this scarce first issue. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 [Errington A1(aa)] ❧ The true FIRST PRINTING of the author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series - the beginning of the biggest-selling book series in publishing history. This is the book we originally sold on behalf of RSPCA Isle of Wight on 26 February 2024
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Uncorrected Proof Copy in green wrappers [one of only 150 to 250 copies printed], 8vo, 316pp., in exceptionally well-preserved & unread condition, some incredibly faint spotting to extreme front edge, a few trivial & miniscule marks, the best condition we've ever seen, near-fine, scarce, London: Bloomsbury, 1999 ❧ An unconfirmed print-run of 250 copies is generally accepted for the proof in green wrappers, and just 50 copies in the first state purple wrappers. The publisher, however, assumes only 150 copies in green wrappers. [Errington, AA4(b)]
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, paperback, publisher's original laminated pictorial wrappers. Complete with all requisite issue points denoting a TRUE FIRST PRINTING, namely: full number line on copyright page, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"; "1 wand" appearing twice on p.53; "Philosopher's" misspelled "Philospher's" on rear cover; "Wizardry and Witchcraft" [rather than "Witchcraft and Wizardry"] on rear cover; "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page; no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on copyright page. Internally very good with usual toning to page edges, some lightly folded corners, no inscriptions, some incredibly faint, almost imperceptible staining to fore-edge/edges, else free from any obvious marks, wrappers a little creased, delicate laminate peeling slightly at extreme edges, worn corners/extremities, sunning to spine, overall a sound, respectable example. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 [Errington A1(aa)] ❧ The true FIRST PRINTING of the author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series - the beginning of the biggest-selling book series in publishing history
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, 15th printing, hardback with unclipped dust-jacket, very good/near-fine, housed in protective mylar covers, London: Bloomsbury, 1997; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, first printing, hardback, ex-library/damaged, sold with all faults, Bloomsbury, 1998; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 20th printing, unclipped d.j., erased but impressed price on ffep, else near-fine/fine, Bloomsbury, 1998; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, second printing, crossed through owner inscription on ffep, neatly price-clipped d.j., slightly bumped corners, a few page corners folded, short tear to d.j. at top of spine, Bloomsbury, 1999; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, five first editions (three of which are very good/near-fine), Bloomsbury, 2003; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, first edition, unclipped d.j., fine (appears unread), Bloomsbury, 2005; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, first edition, unclipped d.j., very good/near-fine, Bloomsbury, 2007 (11)
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, first edition hardback, SIGNED by the author in bold black ink on dedication page, internally very good, clean & bright (unread), original binding flaw to lower corner of front pastedown, lower corner of front free endpaper bumped, very faint diagonal crease to ffep/half-title, binding tight & square, covers bold & vibrant, very faint pushing to spine-tips, dust-jacket very good, unclipped, bold & bright, overall an excellent example. London: Bloomsbury, 2000 Provenance: The vendor worked at the National Railway Museum in York from 1989 to 2001, first as an Events Executive and later as the Events Manager. This book was signed for the vendor during Rowling's signing event at the Railway Museum in 2000
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ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, "Uncorrected Proof Copy" [pre-dating the first published edition], softcovers as issued, 224pp., London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, original white & yellow wrappers with black text, the author given as "J. A Rowling" on title page, "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page, full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1", "1 wand" appearing twice on the list of "Other Equipment" on p. 53. Internally very well-preserved, clean & bright (appears unread), usual light toning to page edges, more pronounced on half-title, no inscriptions or obvious marks, one very faint stain at top edge of text-block, tight & square, wrappers in very good order with usual light handling marks, a few heavier (but small) marks on rear cover, wrappers untidily bound (as issued). Overall, an excellent example of this very scarce proof. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 ❧ The first appearance in print of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 'An unconfirmed print-run of 200 copies is generally accepted.' [Errington, AA1 (a)]
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, paperback, publisher's original laminated pictorial wrappers. Complete with all requisite issue points denoting a TRUE FIRST PRINTING, namely: full number line on copyright page, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"; "1 wand" appearing twice on p.53; "Philosopher's" misspelled "Philospher's" on rear cover; "Wizardry and Witchcraft" [rather than "Witchcraft and Wizardry"] on rear cover; "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page; no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on copyright page. Spillage/staining to chapters 13-15, otherwise internally good with usual toning and lightly folded corners, covers heavily worn & faded at spine but intact & complete - evidently a well-loved and repeatedly enjoyed example. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 [Errington A1(aa)] ❧ The true FIRST PRINTING of the author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series - the beginning of the biggest-selling book series in publishing history
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ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter. [First American Editions]. Sorcerer's Stone, later issue (Publishers Weekly review on back cover, "Year 1" on spine), 24th printing, 1998; Chamber of Secrets, first printing with full number line from 10-1, June, 1999; Prisoner of Azkaban, first printing, October, 1999; Goblet of Fire, first printing, July, 2000; Order of the Phoenix, first printing, July, 2003; Half-Blood Prince, first printing, July, 2005; Deathly Hallows, first printing, July, 2007. Internally near-fine/fine, clean & bright, unclipped dust-jackets, some bindings with shelf-lean, all but the final two titles in protective mylar covers, some pushing to spines, a few corners lightly bumped, HBP with creased d.j., overall very good. New York: Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine, 1998-2007 (7)
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, First American Collector's Edition, first printing, full crushed morocco with captioned acetate dust-jacket, all edges gilt, corners bumped, else near-fine, New York: Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine, 2000. Together with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, First American Collector's Edition, first printing, near-fine, 2002 (2)
ROWLING, (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Octavo, paperback, publisher's original laminated pictorial wrappers. Complete with all requisite issue points denoting a TRUE FIRST PRINTING: full number line on copyright page, "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"; "1 wand" appearing twice on p.53; "Philosopher's" misspelled "Philospher's" on rear cover; "Wizardry and Witchcraft" [rather than "Witchcraft and Wizardry"] on rear cover; "Joanne Rowling" on copyright page; no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on copyright page. Contents mostly very good with usual toning to page edges, marginal wear/loss to pp. 9-14 (not affecting text), creasing & marks in places, Oxfordshire Library Service stamp to copyright page (dated August 1997), two short tears to edge of title page, lacking half-title (presumably removed by the library before withdrawing from stock), stamped on inside cover, strip of discolouration/wear to inside rear cover (left by a protective library jacket), shelf-lean, wrappers bold & vibrant, worn to corners/edges, creased, overall a reasonably good example of this scarce first issue. London: Bloomsbury, 1997 [Errington A1(aa)] ❧ The true FIRST PRINTING of the author's debut novel and first in the Harry Potter series - the beginning of the biggest-selling book series in publishing history
LEE, David. Cocaine: Consumer's Handbook, First printing, some rubbing at edges, light spotting at ffep and edges of text-block, light water stain bottom of half-title, bookshop label at title page, San Francisco: And/Or Press, 1976._ NEWMARK, Peter. Connexions: Out of Your Mind?, revised edition, some rubbing at edges, Middlesex: Penguin Books, 1972._ Laughing Gas: Nitrous Oxide, ed. Michael Shedlin & David Wallechinsky, First edition, ltd. 5000, some rubbing at edges, San Francisco: And/Or Press, Nov. 1973._ BAUDELAIRE, Charles; GAUTIER, Theophile. Hashish, Wine, Opium; some marks on covers, London: Calder & Boyers, 1972._ LEARY, Timothy. High Priest, softcover, First edition, 2nd printing, some creasing/fading, New York: College Notes & Texts, n.d. c.1968._ Apocalypse Culture, ed. Adam Parfrey, expanded and revised, softcover, some fading/chipping, Los Angeles: Feral House, 1990._ CASTANEDA, Carlos. The Teachings of Don Juan, softcover, rubbing at edges, Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1972._ CASTANEDA, Carlos. The Second Ring of Power, First edition, unclipped d.j., light spotting fore/head edge, d.j. with fading at spine, internally bright, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1977._ CASTANEDA, Carlos. First UK editions, A Separate Reality, 3rd printing, 1973; Journey to Ixtlan, 3rd printing, 1973, London: The Bodley Head; Tales of Power, London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1975 - all with d.j.s, occasional spot, slight rubbing at edges, some fading to spines._ DRAKE, William Daniel. The Connoisseur's Handbook of Marijuana, some toning/marking at edge of text-block, clipped d.j. with rubbing/chipping head of spine, London: Peter Owen Ltd., 1973 (12)
CHILDREN'S FICTION. A collection of children's books, mostly 1940s, including some first editions. Comprising: MONTGOMERY, (L. M. ). Anne of Green Gables (1925), Anne's House of Dreams (1934), Anne of Windy Willows (1949), and Anne of Ingleside (1949), early reprints, the first title a little shaken with loose frontispiece, the last two internally good & bright, London: Harrap, 1925-49;_SAVILLE, (Malcolm). Redshank's Warning, first edition (1948), The Secret of Grey Walls (reprinted 1948), Mystery at Witchend (5th ed., 1948), and Seven White Gates (4th ed., 1948), internally very good & bright, unclipped d.j.s, London: Lutterworth & Newnes, 1948;_PARDOE, (M.). Bunkle and Belinda, first edition (1948), Bunkle Bought It (reprinted 1946), Bunkle Began It (reprinted 1946), and Four Plus Bunkle (reprinted 1947), internally good & bright, unclipped d.j.s, London: Routledge, 1946-48;_COOLIDGE, (Susan). What Katy Did, and What Katy Did Next, reprints, London: Foulsham & Juvenile Productions, n.d. [1940s];_COLLODI, (Carlo) [pseud. Carlo Lorenzini]. Pinocchio, illustrated by Charles Folkard, variant binding, London: Dent, reprinted 1940;_BURNETT, (Frances Hodgson). The Secret Garden, illustrated by Charles Robinson, London: Heinemann, reprinted 1943;_UTTLEY, (Alison). The Weather Cock, first thus, London: Faber & Faber, 1945. Condition varied, most bearing contemporary Ex-Libris on ffeps or half-titles, sold as one collection with all faults (17)
A Collection of P.G. Wodehouse: Frozen Assets, First UK edition, First printing, orig. red cloth with gilt lettering, unclipped d.j., solid with some light shelf marks, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1964._ Over Seventy an Autobiography, First edition, internally bright, light spotting at edges, unclipped d.j. with some fading/chipping, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1957._ Along with A Century of Humour, no d.j., c. 1930s - Young Men in Spats, no d.j., 2nd printing - Uckridge, eleventh printing - Piccadilly Jim - The Inimitable Jeeves, First edition, no d.j., fading to cloth, shelf lean - Nothing Serious, First edition, no d.j., some spotting, - The Mating Season, no d.j._ General toning/shelf marks, w/a/f (9)
NIGHTINGALE, Florence. Notes on Nursing, first edition, second issue [with "The right of Translation is reserved" at foot of title page, yellow endpapers with advertisements dated 1860], an association copy bearing the bookplate of British historian and archaeologist Antony Charles Thomas (1928-2016), 8vo, contemporary pebbled cloth, [1-5], 6-79pp., internally good, some offsetting to ffep/title, slight marginal loss to extremities of first two leaves, corners bumped/marked, cloth with loss at spine but intact, London: Harrison, n.d., [1860]
KNIGHT, Sir Cuthbert Sharp. A History of Hartlepool, First ed., sympathetically rebound in half-calf, 18 engravings - 4 being hand-coloured, also includes intricate wood-engravings by Thomas Bewick, internally generally bright, occasional toning/spots, Durham: George Andrews, 1816._ Together with English Scenery, 120 bright chromolithographs of English views, all edges gilt, occasional spotting, rubbing around corners/head of spine, some splitting at gutters, plates well-preserved with tissue guards, contemp. owner inscription ffep, London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1891 (2)
GOLDING, (William). An Egyptian Journal, first edition, SIGNED by the author, 8vo, publisher's black cloth lettered in gilt, unclipped dust-jacket, binding tight & square, jacket bold & bright, some toning to page edges, spotting at top edge, London & Boston: Faber & Faber, 1985. Together with The Star Beast, by Robert A. Heinlein, 8vo, attractive Scribner's Library Binding, jacket/endpapers/title page designed by Clifford Geary, internally very clean & bright, dust-jacket with sunning to spine, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, stated 1954, F-1.68[v] (2)
BLYTON, (Enid). Five Get Into Trouble, first edition, 8vo, publisher's red cloth with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 6/-), well-preserved & bright, some very pale spotting to first two leaves, contemporary Ex-Libris pasted on half-title with faint wear to gutters, overall a remarkably good example, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1949
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WEEVER, John. Ancient Funerall Monuments [sic], First edition, 4to (29cm x 30.5cm), contemp. full-calf sympathetically re-backed, lacking frontispiece, engraved title and index, contains attractive woodcuts, antiquary Weever's important record of epitaphs, internally largely bright, occasional damp stain, patch of worming, rubbing/bumping at edges, London: Thomas Harper, 1631._ The Royal Kalendar...For the Year 1812, 17.8 x 11.2cm, attractive contemp. morocco with decoration and lettering in gilt, all edges gilt, 112 page section with engravings of coats of arms and heraldry, corners bumped, contains Rider's British Merlin, London: J. Stockdale, 1812 (2)
BLYTON, (Enid). Five Go Adventuring Again, first edition, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 5/-), very well-preserved & bright, contemporary gift inscription on ffep, one bump to top edge of lower board, edges of dust-jacket with short tears & one short strip of discolouration from a previous tape reinforcement, some faint residue marks to edges of boards, overall a remarkably good example, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1943
RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Tantra The Supreme Understanding, First edition, d.j. spine faded, frontispiece photograph loose, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1975._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. A Sudden Clash of Thunder, First edition, original pictorial cloth, unclipped d.j., Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Ding Dang Doko Dang, First edition, orig. green cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j., head of spine chipped, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Tao The Three Treasures, vol.1, First ed., silver cloth with lettering in gilt; vol.2, First ed., pictorial cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j.; vol.3, First edition, pictorial cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j., Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1976._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Ecstasy: The Forgotten Language, First edition, 5000 copies pub., orig. maroon cloth with lettering in gilt, d.j. with small tear at head of spine and fading, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, March 1978._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. The Path of Love, First ed., orig. blue cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j. with some fading at spine, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, July 1978._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Be Realistic Plan For A Miracle, First ed., orig. pictorial cloth, unclipped d.j. with some fading at spine, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. Get Out Of Your Own Way!, orig. pictorial cloth, unclipped d.j., some toning at edges, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ RAJNEESH, Bhagwan Shree. The Search, First ed., some fading at d.j., Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, March 1977 (11)
IMPORTANT AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTOGRAPHS. An archive from the Mayor & Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41: 1. The Mayoress of Sheffield's wartime visitors' book, 1940-41, signed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965); King George VI (1895-1952); Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002); Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942); Mary, Princess Royal & Countess of Harewood (1897-1965); Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood (1882-1947); Clement Attlee [Deputy Prime Minister]; Ernest Bevin [Minister of Labour & National Service]; Herbert Morrison [Home Secretary]; Sir Robert Menzies [Prime Minister of Australia]; Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk; conductor Sir Adrian Boult; George Formby & Beryl Formby, and others, 4to (26.5cm x 22.5cm), bound in full crushed morocco lettered in gilt, "Mrs. Luther F. Milner, Lady Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41". 2. The Mayor of Sheffield's neatly compiled scrapbook of newspaper cuttings & original photographs recording visits from dignitaries & royalty (including those who signed the above visitor's book), events during the Sheffield Blitz, activity involving the Mayor & Mayoress, featuring 12 original photographs of Prime Minister Winton Churchill's visit on 8 November 1941 (pictured with Mayor throughout), the sizes ranging from 102mm x 153mm to 161mm x 210mm, a group portrait with Prince George, Duke of Kent (shown seated next to the Mayor), images of George VI & Elizabeth's visit to Sheffield, and others similar, manuscript annotation & dates, 162pp. (both sides of 81 leaves), most photographs mounted, some loose/in cards, folio (39.5cm x 28cm), half crushed morocco lettered in gilt, "Lord Mayoralty of Sheffield of Councillor Luther F. Milner, J.P. 1940-1941". 3. Miscellaneous. Comprising: Luther Frederick Milner's Commander of the British Empire (CBE) medal, housed in Garrard's case; three wartime greetings cards, one inscribed by Mary, Princess Royal & Countess of Harewood, "To the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Mary, 1940-41", counter-signed by Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood; two illuminated manuscripts from the City of Sheffield (one on a vellum scroll) thanking Luther Frederick Milner for his services, the scroll dated 10 November 1941; two framed photographs, one showing the Mayor & Mayoress with Churchill, the other with George VI & Elizabeth; a first edition of H. V. Morton's Middle East, inscribed, "To Luther, With grateful memories of a Memorable Year carried through with Grace and Distinction as Lord Mayor of Sheffield - From a Friend who was proud to be His Chaplain, George, Nov. 10. 1941"; two copies of Sheffield Blitz, by James S. Abrahams; a George Ibberson cased mother-of-pearl pocket-knife, engraved with the Sheffield coat-of-arms and "Luther F. Milner, Lord Mayor 1940-1"; a cased Royal Life Saving Society medal for N. Milner, 1929. ❧ Provenance: Bequeathed to the vendor by Norah Milner (1915-2001), youngest daughter of Luther & Lottie Milner, Mayor & Mayoress of Sheffield, 1940-41
WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Skin Shows, Signed dedication, and Skin Shows II, softcovers, London: Virgin Books, 1989, 1991._ WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Classic Skin Shows, New York: Spaulding & Rogers, 1995._ WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Skin Shows V, Signed dedication, Skin Shows Pub., 1995._ WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Tattooed Women Two, London: Skin Shows Pub., 1994._ Tattootime Magazine: vol.1 no.1, New Tribalism, Signed dedication from Ed Hardy and Ron Postman, New Jersey: Permanent Press, Fall 1982; vol.2 no.1, Tattoo Magic, Signed dedication from Ed Hardy, New Jersey: Permanent Press, Winter 1983; vol.3 no.1, Music and Sea Tattoos, New Jersey: Permanent Press, Winter 1985; vol.4 no.1, Life and Death Tattoos, Honolulu: Tatootime Pub., 1987; vol.5, Art From the Heart, faint marking from the shelf, light bump head of spine, loosely inserted letter and postcard from Chris Wroblewski, Honolulu: Hardy Marks Pub., 1991._ 3 photographic prints by Chris Wroblewski (unsigned)._ WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Tattoo Art: Skin Fantasies on Tattooed Women, Wien: Christian Brandstatter, 1985._ RICHIE, Donald; BARUMA, Ian. The Japanese Tattoo, first ed., unclipped d.j., some light marking to d.j. otherwise v. good, New York: Weatherhill Inc., 1980._ WROBLEWSKI, Chris. Skin Show; The Art & Craft of Tattoo, Signed, some bumps/wear at corners, Dragons Dream, 1981._ WEBB, Spider. Heavily Tattooed Men and Women, Signed ded. from Spider Webb to Chris Wroblewski 1978, some bumping/wear at corners, New York: McGraw Hill, 1976._ Together with Skin Deep, 1974 some wear to d.j. - Tattoo by Michelle Delio, 1994 (19)
Children's & Illustrated. A Bushel of Merry-Thoughts, by Wilhelm Busch, hand-coloured illustrations, scarce, London: Sampson Low, 1868; Funny Animals: A Picture Book for the Nursery, Printed in Oil Colours, scarce, London: T. Nelson & Sons, 1868; Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling, first edition, London: Macmillan, 1902. Condition varied, sold with all faults (3)
A collection of P.G. Wodehouse: Full Moon, First edition, First printing, spotting at edges, shelf lean, unclipped d.j., rubbing and small loss at extremities, London: Herbert Jenkins, [1947]._ Ice in the Bedroom, First UK edition, light spotting at edges, unclipped d.j., some fading/marking, solid, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1961._ Right Ho, Jeeves, First edition, internally bright, no d.j., orig. grey cloth with red lettering, some marks, cloth thin at joints, London: Herbert Jenkins, 1934._ Along with Uncle Fred in Springtime, 2nd printing, no d.j. offsetting ffep - Eggs, Beans and Crumpets, 2nd printing - Big Money, 7th printing, spotting at edges._ General toning and marking, w/a/f (6)
Public Records of the Kingdom - 1800. Reports from the Select Committee. Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 4 July 1800. Large folio, 18″ x 11″ x 2¾″, bound in original publisher's grey boards, re-backed in brown cloth. Verso of t/p printed "This Book is to be perpetually preserved in and for the use of the Cathedral Library, Lichfield." Note on endpaper confirming withdrawn in 2014. First and Second Reports, 667pp., containing Returns from several Government Offices, County Shire Halls, Universities and Cathedrals etc. in England, Scotland & Wales, 2 plates being Plans of the Repository for Public Records at Somerset Place, 5 folding Plates being Plans for the Office of Public Records in Scotland inc. Front Elevation and an exploded view of the Interior, 15 Plates, some folding of Ancient Charters and Deeds inc. Magna Carta, superb facsimiles of the originals, all plates are by the Basire family (see footnote), engravers to the Society of Antiquaries. 1800 ❧ William Blake (1757-1827) notably served his apprenticeship with James Basire
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh collection, including: The Diamond Sutra, First ed., unclipped d.j., Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, March 1977._ Above All Don't Wobble, First ed., unclipped d.j. with chipping at head/foot of spine, rubbing at corners, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1976._ The Silent Explosion, First ed., orig. black cloth with pictorial design in gilt, unclipped d.j. with chipping and some loss at extremities, some splitting at gutter, Bombay: Anand-Shila, 1973._ The Beloved Volume 1, First ed., orig. maroon cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j. with some fading at spine, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ The Rajneesh Nothing Book, silver cloth with lettering in gilt, unclipped d.j. with some fading at spine, India: Rajneesh Foundation, 1979._ The True Sage, First ed., with d.j., some rubbing/light toning at edges, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1976._ The Mustard Seed, softcover, some rubbing/creasing around d.j., India: Rajneesh Foundation, 1975._ No Water No Moon, First ed., with d.j., some rubbing/toning at edges, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, 1975._ Meditation: The Art of Inner Ecstasy, 2nd ed., softcover, India: Rajneesh Foundation, 1977._ I Am The Gate, 3rd ed., softcover, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, July 1976._ The Art of Dying, First ed., 5000 pub., unclipped d.j. has some fading and light rubbing at edge, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, March 1978._ Seeds of Revolutionary Thought, 2nd ed., softcover, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1978._ The Hidden Harmony, First ed., d.j. with some fading and loss head of spine, no photograph at frontispiece, Poona: Rajneesh Foundation, April 1976._ Vedanta: Seven Steps to Samadhi, First ed., no d.j., some marking/staining around boards, India: Rajneesh Foundation, Dec. 1976._ The Gateless Gate, First ed., 5000 pub., booklet, Bombay: Life Awakening Movement Pub., May 1971._ The Eternal Message, 2nd ed., 3000 pub., booklet, Bombay: Life Awaking Movement Pub., Nov. 1973 (16)
The Berni Wrightson Treasury, some marking at covers, staples aged, Detroit: Omnibus Pub., 1975._ Madstar Science Fiction Quarterly, no.1, marking around covers, Virginia: Robert Lewis, Nov 1971._ Galumph, vol.10, no.2, marking/creasing at cover, New Jersey: Vast Galumph Complex, 1973._ The Distant Suns, Michael Moorcock & Philip James, some rubbing/bumping, Carmarthan: Unicorn SF, 1975._ Infinity, issue 6, rubbing/marking, New York, Jan 1976._ Other Times, vol.1, no.2, some marking, London: P. P. Layouts, 1975._ Anomaly, no.4, First printing, v. light rubbing at spine, California: Bud Plant, Nov. 1972._ Hot Stuff, no.3, internally bright, winter 1976; no.2, rubbing at edge, internally bright, New York: Sal Quartuccio, winter 1975/1976._ Metal Hurlant, no.1, no.3, no.4, no.6, no.10, no.11, no.12, internally bright, some occasional marking/rubbing at covers, Paris: Les Humanoides, 1974-1976._ Star Reach, no.2 2nd printing, no.3 1st printing, no.4 1st printing, no.5 1st printing, no.6 1st printing, well-preserved, California: Star Productions, 1975-1976._ Vortex, vol.1, no.4, UK: Cerebus Pub., 1977._ Pulps, no.5, no.6, some marking, France: Fiction House 1974._ Stanton, some bumps/rubbing, front page detached, France: Editions Deesse, 1976._ ERB-dom, no.86, some marking at cover, Louisiana: C. E. Cazedessus Jr., April 1976._ White Indian, no.1, vol.1, ltd. ed. 3000, some rubbing/marking at covers, Toronto: Comic and Crypt Pub., Nov 1972._ Ariel A Fantasy Magazine, some toning at spine, light spotting at text-block edges, Kansas: The Morning Star Press, Autumn 1976._ Rolf, Richard Corben, some chipping/water stains, Paris: Les Humanoides Associes, 1975._ Mirages, Philippe Druillet, light spotting edge of text-block, Paris: Les Humanoides Associes, 1975 (31)
Grave Tales, ltd. ed. 227/1000, some rubbing at spine fold, staples aged, internally bright, Wonderful Publishing Co., Arizona, 1974._ Spaced, no.2, Jim Pinkoski, 1st printing, v. good, bright, Comics and Comix Co., California, 1975._ Snapper, vol.2, v. good, Artists at Large, San Francisco, 1975._ The New Funny Book, no.2, v. good, Larry Fuller, USA, 1977._ Bizarre Sex, no.5, 1st printing, spine fold rubbed but solid, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Wisconsin, Oct. 1976._ Gamut, First Blockbuster Issue, some marking at covers, Tabloid Press, Canada, 1975._ Squa Tront, no.5, v. good, New York, 1974._ Man From Utopia, Special Blackjack Issue, $1.50, slight marking/rubbing at edge, bright, San Francisco, n.d. 1972?._ Mind Warp An Anthology, 2nd printing, internally bright, some toning and light chipping, And/Or Press, 1976._ Streetcomix 2, print run 500, underground comic from the Arts Lab in Birmingham, some marking around covers, Arts Lab Press, Birmingham UK, Sept. 1976._ Streetquomix - Streetcomix 3, some light spotting at covers, Arts Lab Press, Birmingham UK, May 1977._ Moon Comix, no.1, 1st printing, some marking but bright and well-preserved, Arts Lab Press, Birmingham UK, n.d. 1977._ Bogey, no.1, paper with general tone, covers bright slight marks, UK, 1975._ It's Only Rock & Roll Comix, no.1, general tone internally, UK, n.d. 1975?._ Together with Kidz Stuff, vol.1, issue 1, Tremayndous Productions, Summer 77 - Brain Fantasy, no.1, 1972 - 24 Cartoons by R. Cobb - Surf's Up, Cork City Publications, 1976 - Brain Storm Comix no.3, 1977 (19)
BLYTON, (Enid). The Mystery of the Missing Necklace, first edition, 8vo, publisher's cream cloth with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 5s.), very well-preserved & bright, contemporary Ex-Libris on ffep, top corner of spine bumped with corresponding wear to jacket, overall very good to near-fine, London: Methuen, 1947; House-at-the-Corner, first edition, 8vo, publisher's sandy cloth with unclipped d.j. (6s.), similar condition to first title, top of spine & lower board bumped with corresponding creasing to jacket, else near-fine, London: Lutterworth Press, 1947; The Secret of Killimooin, first edition, square 8vo, publisher's deep blue cloth with unclipped d.j. (6s.), similar condition, light spotting to fore-edge & upper panel of jacket, Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1943; Birds of Our Garden, early reprint, similar condition, gift inscription on ffep (Xmas 1943), upper spine of d.j. worn, London: Newnes, September 1942 (4)
ROMNEY, Hugh (Wavy Gravy pseud.) The Hog Farm and Friends, First printing, some rubbing at edges, half-title corner trimmed, New York: Links Books, 1974._ Anthology of Slow Death, feat. Robert Crumb, Rand Holmes, Gilbert Shelton; First printing, some rubbing/toning at edges, internally bright, California: Wingbow Press, June 1975._ R. Crumb's Carload O' Comics, First printing, some toning at edges of text-block, fading at spine, New York: Belier Press, 1976._ The Apex Treasury of Underground Comics, 2nd printing, some rubbing/toning at edges, New York: Links Books, 1974._ LEE, Stan. Bring On The Bad Guys, First printing, some light rubbing at edges, internally bright, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1976._ The Best of Bijou Funnies, First printing, light rubbing at edges, New York: Links Books._ MAIROWITZ, David (ed.). Some of it, introduction by William Burroughs, slight marks at edges, London: Knuller, 1969._ Richard Corben's Funny Book, clipped d.j., light spotting at edges, some rubbing head/foot of d.j., Kansas City: Nickelodeon Press, 1976 (8)
DAWKINS, W. Boyd. Cave Hunting, Researches on The Evidence of Caves respecting the Early Inhabitants of Europe, first edition, xxiv + 455pp., coloured frontis. + 129 illustrations. Modern quarter leather binding, marbled boards, new endpapers, 6 panelled spine in brown leather, title label & date. Fine condition. London: Macmillan & Co., 1874
BLYTON, (Enid). Five On Kirrin Island Again, first edition, 8vo, publisher's red imitation morocco with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 6/-), very well-preserved & bright, contemporary Ex-Libris pasted on half-title, dust-jacket with one small nick to top edge, some very light creasing to top of spine, a near-fine example, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1947
HICHENS, Robert. Egypt and Its Monuments, First ed., original cloth with pictorial design in gilt, blue, and maroon, untrimmed edges, corners bumped/rubbed, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1908._ VOGEL, Julius (ed.). The Official Handbook of New Zealand, later half-calf, numerous plates and photographs, London: printed for the New Zealand Government by Wyman & Sons, 1875._ Together with Peoples of All Nations, vol 1 and 2, well-preserved and clean, c.1900 - The Cape and The Kaffirs, 3rd ed. 1851 - The Kafir, The Hottentot and the Frontier Farmer, frontispiece and map, some fading/marking at boards, 1854 - Romance of Empire Sout Africa by Ian D. Colvin, patchy spotting at edges and end papers, c.1910 (7)
CHURTON, Tobias. Aleister Crowley in England: The Return of the Great Beast, first edition, first printing, tipped-in Atlantis Bookshop plate SIGNED by the author, loosely-inserted Atlantis card inscribed by Geraldine [Beskin], an Atlantis bookmark, and two Tarot cards from Atlantis (Dance of Frustration and Faith), unclipped dust-jacket, near-fine, Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions, 2021
SUMACH, DR. Alexander. Grow Yer Own Stone, pictorial softcover, some spotting at edges of text-block/opening page, Toronto: River City Stoneworks, 1974._ ROSE, Panama. The Hashish Cookbook, softcover, some toning edges of text-block, San Francisco: Level Press, 1974._ GOTTLIEB, Adam. The Art And Science of Cooking With Cannabis, First ed., 3rd printing, softcover, some light spotting, San Francisco: High Times, 1974._ FRANK, Mel & ROSENTHAL, ED. Marijuana Grower's Guide, 5th printing, softcover, some fading at spine, San Francisco: And/Or Press, 1976._ MRABET, Mohammed; BOWLES, Paul (trans.) M'Hashish, softcover, slight toning, San Francisco: City Light Books, 1969._ Alchemical Almanac & Handbook of Herbal Highs, softcover, some pale spotting, London: Alchemy, c.1970._ Hasheesh: The Herb Superb, softcover, some marking around covers, San Francisco: Level Press, 1973._ REGARDIE, Israel. Roll Away The Stone, 2nd printing, softcover, some creasing/toning at spine, clipped ffep, Minnesota: Liewellyn Pub., 1974._ Legal Highs: A Concise Encyclopedia of Legal Herbs and Chemicals with Psychoactive Properties, 4th printing, softcover booklet, price label on cover, New York/San Francisco: High Times/Golden State, 1973._ HOYE, David. Cannabis Alchemy: The Art of Modern Hashmaking, 10th printing, softcover booklet, price label on cover, some spotting around cover, New York/San Francisco: High Times/Level Press, 1976._ COOPER, Richard. A Guide to British Psilocybin Mushrooms, softcover booklet, 2nd edition, London: Hassle Free Press, 1978._ Smokestack El Ropo's Bedside Reader, some marking, light creasing, London: Charisma Books, 1973._ Hallucinogens And Shamanism, ed. Michael J. Harner, softcover, fading at spine, toning at edges of text-block, Oxford: Oxford University Press._ DRAKE, William Daniel. The Connoisseur's Handbook of Marijuana, unclipped d.j., light spotting at head edge, some rubbing/marking around d.j., London: Peter Owen Ltd., 1973 (14)
BLYTON, (Enid). Five Go to Smuggler's Top, first edition, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 6/-), very well-preserved & bright, contemporary gift inscription on verso of ffep, contemporary Ex-Libris pasted on half-title, top corner of spine bumped, top corner of upper board lightly bumped, some very pale spotting to fore-edge, dust-jacket with slight creasing/wear to edges of spine, overall a remarkably good example, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1945
EDMONDSON, Joseph. A Complete Body of Heraldry, First edition, Folio 40.5 x 27cm, complete 2 vol. bound together, re-backed full-calf, frontispiece and 23 full-page plates, title/dedication pages toned with some repairs to paper, damp staining in places, some toning/light spotting/marking at edges, occasional small tear, London: Edmondson, 1780
MASSIE, Chris. Death Goes Hunting, incomplete manuscript draft, entirely handwritten in black ink, commencing from p. 63 [midway through Chapter VII] to p. 80 [end of Chapter VIII], then complete from Chapter X to Chapter XX [the end], a total of 140pp., housed in contemporary card covers titled in ink, [c. 1953]. Together with the author's incomplete manuscript of "Christine Self" [an unpublished novel], entirely handwritten, 1-191, 237-311pp., housed in contemporary card covers, [c. 1940-50], and an unrelated typed sheet (presumably part of a pitch to the publishers), in which Massie states, "if wartime difficulties can be overcome, I earnestly suggest that this is the book which should follow Corridor of Mirrors. It is much more ambitious and treats of the most vital problem in human life." (3) ❧ A now obscure author who was hailed by contemporary reviewers as "an uncommonly gifted writer" [Peter Quennell], and whose talent was championed in the press, "he sees life with the eyes of a poet. Often his stories have a touch of the macabre about them, always they go a way of their own." [Ralph Straus, Sunday Times]. Despite finding success with film adaptations of his works, most notably Corridor of Mirrors (described by Faber & Faber as "one of the strangest novels we have ever published"), Massie's name has since mysteriously vanished, and first editions of his published works have become increasingly scarce
BLYTON, (Enid). Five Go Off to Camp, first edition, 8vo, publisher's blue cloth with unclipped dust-jacket (priced 6/-), well-preserved & bright, some very pale spotting to first few leaves, contemporary Ex-Libris pasted on half-title, overall a remarkably good example, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1948
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