1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Transmission: manualMileage:136313The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been manufactured since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German 'Sport Leicht' or 'Sport Light' and was first applied to the 300SL 'Gullwing,' named after the upward-opening doors. The term SL-Class refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning five design generations. The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 cars were produced from 1971 through to 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by Mercedes-Benz after the G-Class. The R107 took the chassis components of the mid-size W114 model and mated them to the larger engines from the S-Class (W116) and has become a benchmark of quality throughout the years.This example is presented in blue metallic with beige leather interior and comes with its factory hardtop. It comes with its maintenance booklet, invoices for services and repairs from May 2020 and April 2021 and has a current MoT test certificate which expires in April 2022. Presented in one of the best colour combinations and priced reasonably, this popular and sought after model is still the one to have!Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
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2004 Maserati 4200 Cambiocorsa Coupé Transmission: automaticMileage:80415The Maserati 4200 is an evolution from the previous model 3200 and also a reference to the increase in engine size from 3.2 to 4.2 litres. The Spyder was first unveiled to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show with the Coupé's debut following shortly after at the 2002 Detroit Motor Show. Both cars were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign and were a true four-seater capable of comfortably seating two adults in the back. The naturally aspirated V8 engine was based on a Ferrari unit producing 385hp at 7000rpm; the gearbox is a six-speed unit that was available either as a GT (manual) or CC (Cambiocorsa) using paddle shifters. The Cambiocorsa ('race change' in Italian) is an electro-hydraulic manual transmission that uses a Formula 1 type gearbox with hydraulic operation and electronic management operated by F1-style paddles behind the steering wheel. The gearbox is located at the back of the car with the rear differential giving equal weight distribution between the front and rear of the car and providing better road holding.This stunning example presents extremely well in gleaming black paintwork with a black leather interior. The look is enhanced with grey alloy wheels and red brake calipers. When requested the V8 engine roared into life and we are told the car is a pleasure to drive. The tremendous condition of the car is complemented by a good service history with the majority of the works being completed by either Maserati franchised garages or marque specialists. The most recent service was completed 1,100 miles ago and this Italian thoroughbred has also benefitted from a new clutch. Offered to auction with two sets of keys, a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 25th November 2021, this extremely reasonably priced Maserati should generate much interest.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL Transmission: automaticMileage:132449The Mercedes-Benz W126 model was the successor to the earlier W116 line and the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz flagship to officially bear the S-Class name meaning Sonderklasse or 'special class'. The model range also introduced many Mercedes-Benz safety innovations, including the first airbag (supplemental restraint systems), seatbelt pre-tensioners and traction control. Six years of development resulted in the W126 model being introduced at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 1979, with design work on the coupé beginning immediately after. Compared to its predecessor, the new model had a sleeker, lower profile look with more aerodynamic qualities than previous models. All were immensely safe and capable machines that were designed to barrel along the fast lane of the German autobahns all day long without a murmur of protest from car or driver. The flagship Mercedes luxury saloon powered by a smooth eight-cylinder 300bhp engine which gave it a top speed of 150mph and achieving 60 in 7. 5 seconds.Supplied new by the diplomatic sales division of Mercedes-Benz in Piccadilly, London on 12th February 1990, this highly specified 560 long wheel base S- class is presented in metallic blue with full blue leather trim. The vendor has owned and enjoyed the car for over a decade and describes it as luxurious car with great suspension that irons out every bump on the road. This very well spec’d example has the desirable and comfortable electric rear seats. It has taken part in many at Mercedes enthusiast events over the last 5-6 years. Offered with the original stamped service booklet with 15 main dealer stamps from new and 25 stamps in all, the most recent was in 2019 with very few miles covered since. It is supplied with various MoT test certificates, invoices and receipts from previous maintenance and the original owner’s manual. With a strong increase in value, this car is a testament to a bygone era of real luxury Mercedes-Benz, equally at home chauffeuring diplomats as it would, charging across the continent!Guide Price £10,000 - £15,000Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Fearnley, Alan (geb. 1942 Yorkshire) "Winners First Time Out", Offsetdruck mit der Darstellung des Sieger-Jaguar XK120C beim 24 Stunden Rennen von Le Mans 1951, re. unt. sign. u. num. 512/850, links unt. zusätzlich Signatur des Teammanager Lofty England, Blattgröße: 52 x 69,5 cm, etwas lichtrandig, minimal angeschmutzt, 2810 - 0010
19th Century Indian western state of Maharashtra game of Gyanbazi (Snakes and Ladders) circa 1800, the hand painted board with later English translations to each of the squares with original Sanskrit laid on cloth, the game is to allow players to embark on a religious quest with the first squares representing ‘the hells’ and the top of the board representing ‘supreme Brahman’ status – pure being. 87cm x 92cm. A very similar example is held on display in the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Interesting Chinese Qing Dynasty soapstone figure of Li Tieguai, (17th/18th Century) with bead eyes and seated half length and an open robe, his left hand holding his iron crutch, with loses and old rubbed worn areas, similar to jade examples, 17.5cm highTogether with a portrait miniature of the collector Claude Calthrop with the figure to his side, painted by Horace Taylor in Geneva in 1918, gouache on card, (2)Provenance: Claude David Usticke Calthrop (1893-1921) First Secretary General of the Rhineland High Commission, Coblenz
Mid to late 19th Century Chinese school, Qing Dynasty, set of four river scenes, the first depicting a temple by the side of a river and a boat to the river bank, the second with a bridge and boats, the third with fisherman in the centre of a river and the fourth with a mountain in the distance, 18cm x 13cm, (4)
Captain Cook, a collection of plates from George William Andersons A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World, undertaken and performed by Royal Authority. Containing an Authentic, Entertaining, Full, and Complete History of Captain Cook's First, Second, Third and Last Voyages, published by Alex Hogg, to include Chart of the Society Isles, Bay of Awatska, Tongataboo, Friendly Islands, View in the Island of Tanna, Landing of Captain Cook Friendly Islands, Landing of Captain Cook Mallicolo, View in the Islands of Pines, View Island of New Caledonia and View in Possession Bay in the Island of South Georgia, (10)
Of The Eastern Telegraph Company Ltd interest. a large quantity of letters from Edward Riddle dating from mid 1860s to 1890s, a small quantity from Edward Riddle to his parents and the remainder to his wife, Edward's mother had asked for cadetship in the Royal Navy for him in May 1859 which was refused due to change in rules and that he had not attained the age of 14 yet. In 1861 census he is a naval cadet and on board ship. by the early 1860s he had been to Lisbon,Australia and New Zealand and was sitting exams for midshipman in late 1862. 1864 on the Falcon he has a disciplinary action and is selling clothes via Paymaster John G Shepherd. Later letters dating 1865 -1890 he is employed by the Eastern Telegraph Co having left employment at The Royal Observatory and will be foreman at 7 shilling a day for the first 3 months of employment. He complains about the condition of the ships he travels and works in whilst organising the laying of cables in Hong Kong, Java, Macassar, Touran Bay, Suez etc. A letter from the Telegraph company in Dec 1888 gives him instructions for laying cable in Cossack Bay. Edward's parent's were John Riddle, Teacher of Nautical Science at Greenwich Hospital and Georgina MacKenzie. The family of 5 resided in Greenwich in 1861. He married Charlotte Lucas in 1873 and worked alongside her brother Frank for many years. There is also mention of a book he wrote. Also included in the lot are some 19th Century Chinese paper dominoes and a paper knife with cartouche with The Eastern Telegraph Company Limited, The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company Limited 50 &11 Old Broad St London E.C, 1893, a calendar to the handle and world atlas to either side.
Three pairs of Greek Opanke Tsarouhi Pom-Pom shoes, the first pair with red pom-poms and deep red and stitched shoe, the second pair of black pom-poms and red shoe, the third pair with white and blue pom-poms and red shoes and roundel decoration. Provenance; From the Marietta Pallis Greek Costume Collection (6)
CARDIFF CITY F.C. 1927 FINAL TIE PROGRAM & MATCH TICKET, together with 1927 Cup team printed sheet from South Wales News, 1946/7 team photograph inscribed verso with team members and titled 'League III South Winners 1946/7 Season', 1977 Cardiff City vs Tottenham Hotspur F.A. Cup 3rd Round souvenir programme, 1951 Blackpool to Wembley F.A. Cup Final souvenir programme, and May 3rd 1952 South Wales Echo edition reporting on Cardiff City's promotion to the First Division Condition: Final Tie programme missing blue cover, photograph with stain to top right and corners creased, team sheet folded, creased and torn, Blackpool folded and torn, Echo folded, creased and torn, ragged edges.
STAMPS: GB ROYAL MAIL FIRST DAY COVERS, LETTERS, COUNTER STAMP BOOKLETS AND PRESENTATION PACKS, including five envelopes with cancelled 1d reds, uncut sheet 40th anniversary Machin definitives, uncut sheets White Ensign Smilers and Glorious United Kingdom Smilers, several other album leaves of mint commemoratives and Millenium presentation packs, in 5 small and 1 large albums (6 albums)
ASSORTED SILVER comprising bellied tankard, twin handled trophy cup, silver egg cup, silver and glass inkwell on stand, sterling silver ring box, two silver photograph frames, silver cigarette case and a Ltd Edn. silver medallion to commemorate the first distribution in Wales of the Royal Maundy, St David's Cathedral April 8th 1982
2015 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HSE LUXURY SDV6, registration OW64 BHX, 50,043 miles, first registered Jan 2015, 3 ltr. automatic diesel, seven seats, black paint, single electronic keyProvenance: Offered for sale by instuction from the Estate of the late Dame Cheryl Gillan.Auctioneers note: Viewing highly recommended
A Royal Worcester Porcelain Miniature Cup and Saucer, by Ernest Barker, 1913, painted with sheep in a highland landscape within gilt borders, signed, printed marks in puce; and A Similar Matched Cup and Saucer, 1912 and 1922, painted with sheep in landscape, signed, printed marks in puce (4). First cup with some misfiring to glaze under foot. Each with some light glaze crazing.
A Meissen Porcelain Monkey Band, 20th century, after the model by Johann Joachim Kändler, comprising the conductor with separate music stand, two seated singers, a violinist, a guitar player, a cellist, and a bassoonist, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue (one struck out), conductor 17.5cm high (8) Designed in the 1750's by Johann Joachim Kändler, the Monkey Band was a typical example of the Singerie fashion of the time where monkeys were depicted wearing fashionable clothes and imitating human behaviour in a humorous or satirical manner. Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV, was one of the first to order a Monkey Band, which was delivered in 1753. Cellist with repair to bow and losses to tuning pegs.
A Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl, Qianlong, painted in famille rose enamels with dignitaries in horseback with attendants in landscape, 26cm diameter; and A Pair of Bowls, painted in famille rose enamels with pheasants in a fence garden with peony and rockwork, 19cm diameter. First bowl with old restorations. Pair of bowls: one with repair, the other with crack.
An Ale Flute, circa 1750, the rounded funnel bowl on an air twist stem, 19cm high; An Ale Flute, the rounded funnel bowl engraved with hops and barley on a plain stem and folded foot, 16cm high; and Two Wine Glasses, the ogee bowls on opaque twist stems, 16cm and 14.5cm high (4)Foot of first glass possibly polished.
A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Cutlery Handles, circa 1765, painted in underglaze blue with the Knife Handle Formal Daisy pattern, with contemporary steel tines and blades, 28cm and 22cm longFork with section of handle approx 1cm by 1cm missing. Knife with first 2cm of handle broken out and restuck. Some wear throughout.
Alicò Giovanni (Catania 1906-1971) Oil painting on table depicting country road with houses. (Aci Sant'Antonio) and Etna in perspective. Signed on the bottom right Alicò and dated 1958 50x60 cm, in Frame 71 x 81 cm Giovanni Alicò was born in Catania in 1906. Self-taught painter, his approach to art is free from precondrued constraints or tracks. In 1935 he establishes First in Naples then in Milan. In 1942 he is present with a work at the XXIII Biennale in Venice, and in the The same year, he holds his first personal exhibition at the Tornabuoni Gallery of Florence. Follow, between 1948 and 1953, six years of activity in Argentina, with three personal to Buenos Aires and many participations in Collective in several national salons in the cities of La Rioja, Santa Fè, Mendoza and Rosario. Back Italy, from the mid-fifties and for the entire subsequent decade themselves were his personal to Catania, Milan, Rome and Como. It was awarded Suzzara in 1955 with the farmer's work that rests, where the painter, released by one Cold realistic description and far from the typical Neocuban schemes of the first post-war period, abandons to a painting of luministic suggestion, from the wide green, gray, landownes, supported by A dense pictorial matter defined by a thick outline line. The painting is currently preserved In the Civic Gallery of Contemporary Art of Suzzara. In 1957 he exhibited the Pincio in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, one of the most active realities in the Panorama of art exhibitions, where they also exposed Renato Guttuso and Carla Accardi. He started his artistic path depicting in his painting the carts with the colorful stories of Pupi Using Preferably Tims, then it introduces delicate colors in its palette, Vibrant, and focuses on themes pervaded by a marked spirituality. The favorites are figures Feminine, death nature and landscapes. In the fifties Giovanni Alicò approaches his style to that of Guttuso, in the field of social realism. His attention is towards a synthetic figurative painting, which It proceeds to suggestions in the general adherence to the themes of social realism. After 1960 he enters his work an important poetic made of arabesques bright and chromatic effects Shaded furniture. Since 1967, anthropomorphic characters appear on these wallpapers, sort of ghosts, which Libroise in the space of the composition. The ultimate production of the artist is instead characterized by paintings where signs, repeated geometric shapes and large color stains are made with intense and vivid colors I arrive at informal and material outcomes. Giovanni Alicò dies in Catania in 1971. After his death, an important retrospective is set up At the Palazzo della Stocky in Catania in 1973. Many of his works are present in important collections Private in Europe and America and in various art foundations
Alicò Giovanni (Catania 1906-1971), Oil paintinged on canvas depicting Marina with houses and boats. Italy, (Playa di Catania). Signed on the bottom right and dated '54. 50x60 cm, in Frame 66 x 77 cm Giovanni Alicò was born in Catania in 1906. Self-taught painter, his approach to art is free from precondrued constraints or tracks. In 1935 he establishes First in Naples then in Milan. In 1942 he is present with a work at the XXIII Biennale in Venice, and in the The same year, he holds his first personal exhibition at the Tornabuoni Gallery of Florence. Follow, between 1948 and 1953, six years of activity in Argentina, with three personal to Buenos Aires and many participations in Collective in several national salons in the cities of La Rioja, Santa Fè, Mendoza and Rosario. Back Italy, from the mid-fifties and for the entire subsequent decade themselves were his personal to Catania, Milan, Rome and Como. It was awarded Suzzara in 1955 with the farmer's work that rests, where the painter, released by one cold realistic description and away from the typical neocubism diagrams of the first post-war period, it abandons to a painting of luministic suggestion, from the wide green, gray, landownes, supported by A dense pictorial matter defined by a thick outline line. The painting is currently preserved In the Civic Gallery of Contemporary Art of Suzzara. In 1957 he exhibited the Pincio in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, one of the most active realities in the Panorama of art exhibitions, where they also exposed Renato Guttuso and Carla Accardi. He started his artistic path depicting in his painting the carts with the colorful stories of Pupi Using Preferably Tims, then it introduces delicate colors in its palette, Vibrant, and focuses on themes pervaded by a marked spirituality. The favorites are figures Feminine, death nature and landscapes. In the fifties Giovanni Alicò approaches his style to that of Guttuso, in the field of social realism. His attention is towards a synthetic figurative painting, which It proceeds to suggestions in the general adherence to the themes of social realism. After 1960 he enters his work an important poetic made of arabesques bright and chromatic effects Shaded furniture. Since 1967, anthropomorphic characters appear on these wallpapers, sort of ghosts, which Libroise in the space of the composition. The ultimate production of the artist is instead characterized by paintings where signs, repeated geometric shapes and large color stains are made with intense and vivid colors I arrive at informal and material outcomes. Giovanni Alicò dies in Catania in 1971. After his death, an important retrospective is set up At the Palazzo della Stocky in Catania in 1973. Many of his works are present in important collections Private in Europe and America and in various art foundations
Alicò Giovanni (Catania 1906-1971), Oil paintinged on canvas depicting landscape with houses. Italy, Signed on the bottom left and dated 1947. 55x60 cm, in Frame 76 x 85 Giovanni Alicò was born in Catania in 1906. Self-taught painter, his approach to art is free from precondrued constraints or tracks. In 1935 he establishes First in Naples then in Milan. In 1942 he is present with a work at the XXIII Biennale in Venice, and in the The same year, he holds his first personal exhibition at the Tornabuoni Gallery of Florence. Follow, between 1948 and 1953, six years of activity in Argentina, with three personal to Buenos Aires and many participations in Collective in several national salons in the cities of La Rioja, Santa Fè, Mendoza and Rosario. Back Italy, from the mid-fifties and for the entire subsequent decade themselves were his personal to Catania, Milan, Rome and Como. It was awarded Suzzara in 1955 with the farmer's work that rests, where the painter, released by one cold realistic description and away from the typical neocubism diagrams of the first post-war period, it abandons to a painting of luministic suggestion, from the wide green, gray, landownes, supported by A dense pictorial matter defined by a thick outline line. The painting is currently preserved In the Civic Gallery of Contemporary Art of Suzzara. In 1957 he exhibited the Pincio in Piazza del Popolo in Rome, one of the most active realities in the Panorama of art exhibitions, where they also exposed Renato Guttuso and Carla Accardi. He started his artistic path depicting in his painting the carts with the colorful stories of Pupi Using Preferably Tims, then it introduces delicate colors in its palette, Vibrant, and focuses on themes pervaded by a marked spirituality. The favorites are figures Feminine, death nature and landscapes. In the fifties Giovanni Alicò approaches his style to that of Guttuso, in the field of social realism. His attention is towards a synthetic figurative painting, which It proceeds to suggestions in the general adherence to the themes of social realism. After 1960 he enters his work an important poetic made of arabesques bright and chromatic effects Shaded furniture. Since 1967, anthropomorphic characters appear on these wallpapers, sort of ghosts, which Libroise in the space of the composition. The ultimate production of the artist is instead characterized by paintings where signs, repeated geometric shapes and large color stains are made with intense and vivid colors I arrive at informal and material outcomes. Giovanni Alicò dies in Catania in 1971. After his death, an important retrospective is set up At the Palazzo della Stocky in Catania in 1973. Many of his works are present in important collections Private in Europe and America and in various art foundations
Two Limited Edition Minichamps 1:43 three-car sets. The first box is a Limited Designer Edition, Styling Silver (345/500) set and includes a Bentley Continental GTC, Continental Flying Spur and Continental GT Ed. 62 (BL824). The second box is a Limited Designer Edition, Styling Silver (32/500) set and includes a Bentley Azure, Arnage T and Brooklands Ed. 61 (BL818)Qty: 2
Box of patterns, books & knitting items from the 1940's to include: a folder containing 50 knitting patterns; a box of needles, knitting gauge and knitting register; Knitting on a Budget book; Stitchcraft men's book; Woolworths baby book; 'Knitted Garments for All'; 'Knitting for all Illustrated'; 'Universal Knitting' paperback; 'First Lessons in Knitting' paperback and 'Small book of Knitting & Crochet. Along with one brown wool lace design S/S jumper and woman's ? 1946
ALBUM, India & the first Delhi Durbar of 1877. ALBUM - An oblong 4to(257 x 370mm) photograph album containing c. 80 mounted photographs, of which approximately 15 ofIndian subjects, including the first “Delhi Durbar” or the “Proclamation Durbar” of 1877, but also including some English, Scottish and European views, themounts titled in old manuscript and dated variously 1874-90, various sizes,bound in contemporary black half roan gilt (rubbed and stained, rebacked). The exceptionally fine group of Indianphotographs include “Bungalow occupied by Lieuts. Sherlock and Schooles atSubathu, India – Polo ponies ‘Cookie’ and ‘Smuttie’,” “Cantonments ParadeGround, Cawpore – Memorial Church in distance – 73rd Reg.t onparade,” “Bridge on Road to Simla,” “Proclamation of the Queen to be Empress ofIndia at Delhi on 1st January 1877,” and two more of the same,“Imperial Assembly, Delhi,” “The Officers 73rd Reg.t at Cawnpore”and “The Officers 73rd Perthshire Reg.t at Lucknow.” The non-Indiansubjects include views of Aldershot, Tunbridge Wells, Eridge Castle, Eastbourne,Perth [Scotland], Exeter, Brighton, Nice, Cannes and Monte-Carlo.
AVIATION - Menu commemorating the first flight from London to Brighton.AVIATION - First Flight London to Brighton. Dinner to [sic]O. C. Morison Esqr. Ascended Brooklands 3.50pm. Descended Brighton Beach4.55pm. Feb. 15th 1911. Royal York Hotel. Brighton. Feb 20th1911. Alderman Edward Geere, Deputy Mayor, in the Chair. [?Brighton: no printer],1911. Single card, folded to form bifolium (216 x 178mm). Printed menu andtoast list, with pictorial cover (some staining at edges). SIGNED IN PENCIL ONTHE COVER BY O. C. MORISON AND HARRY PRESTON, and a third unknown signatory,possibly James [?]Plante. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE. This menu commemorates a landmarkin British aviation. Since Bleriot first flew across the English Channel in1909, the south east of England, and the Brighton and Shoreham areas inparticular, had been centres for the feats of pioneering aviators. The dinnerrecorded in the menu, hosted by local businessman and keen supporter ofaviation Harry Preston, commemorates the first flight from London to Brightonwhich was made by Oscar Morison in his Bleriot XI monoplane. Flying fromBrooklands Aerodrome, near Weybridge, he crash-landed on Brighton beach at“Banjo Groyne” but was unharmed and attended the dinner given in his honourjust five days later. The broken propellor from the flight has recently found anew home in Brighton Museum.
The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes.TheBadminton Library of Sports and Pastimes. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1886. 17works in 18 volumes, 8vo (189 x 135mm). Plates and illustrations (occasionallight spotting and staining). Original pictorial cloth gilt (extremitieslightly rubbed). The titles in the set are: Fishing (1886, secondedition), Boating (1888), Hunting (1888, fourth edition), Athleticsand Football (1889, third edition), Skating ... Figure-Skating(1892), Golf (1893, fourth edition), Fencing ... Boxing ... Wrestling(1893, third edition), Cricket (1893, fifth edition), Swimming(1894, second edition), Yachting (1894 [-1904], 2 volumes [the firstvol. a third edition of 1904, the second vol. a first edition of 1894]),Billiards (1896), Tennis ... Lawn tennis ... Rackets ... Fives (1897,fourth edition), Racing and Steeple-Chasing (1889, third edition), SeaFishing (2 copies: 1901, reissue; and 1907, new impression) and Shooting(2 copies: the first, 1906, eighth impression; and the second 1909, newimpression). (18)
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BAYLE, Peter [or Pierre] (1647-1706). The Dictionary Historical and Critical.BAYLE, Peter (or Pierre) (1647-1706). TheDictionary Historical and Critical … The Second Edition … To which is prefixed,The Life of the Author, revised, corrected, and enlarged by Mr. des Maizeaux.London: Printed for J. J. and P. Knapton (and many others), 1734-38. 5 volumes,folio (353 x 230mm). Half titles, engraved portrait of the author engraved bySamuel Smith, titles printed in red and black with woodcut ornaments.Contemporary calf (heavily rubbed and scuffed, joints split). Provenance:From the Library of the late Sir George Engle. Cf. Brunet I, 269; PMM 155(citing the first edition of Rotterdam, 1695-97): “Bayle championed reasonagainst belief, philosophy against religion, tolerance against superstition …For over half a century … Bayle’s Dictionnaire enlightened thinking inevery part of Europe.” (5)
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-98, illustrator). Reproductions of Eleven Designs Omitted from the First Edition of Le Morte Darthur.BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-98, illustrator). Reproductions of Eleven Designs Omitted from the First Edition of Le Morte Darthur. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Limited, 1927. 4to (258 x 210mm). Woodcut plates by Aubrey Beardsley, one tipped-in half tone plate. Original tan morocco-backed pictorial vellum boards after a design by Aubrey Beardsley (a little bowed). NUMBER 180 OF 300 COPIES ON HAND-MADE PAPER.
BECKFORD, Peter (1740-1811). Thoughts upon Hunting.BECKFORD, Peter (1740-1811). Thoughtsupon Hunting. In a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend ... The Third Edition. Salisbury: E. Easton(and others), 1784. 4to (208 x 170mm). Half title, engraved allegoricalfrontispiece by Bartolozzi after Cypriani, 2 engraved plates at the end (somelight mainly marginal spotting and staining). Later red crushed morocco gilt byBayntun, the covers with gilt hunting motifs at each corner, the spine gilt incompartments with repeated hunting motifs, top edges gilt, others uncut(section torn away from top compartment, upper joints splitting. extremitiesrubbed, some staining). Gee Sportsman’s Library p. 8: “The corner-stoneof a huntsman’s library”; Lowndes p. 142; Podeschi 64; Schwerdt I, 56(references citing the first edition of 1781).
BINDING - Carl von ECKARTSHAUSEN (1752-1803). Gott ist die Reinste Liebe.BINDING - Carl von ECKARTSHAUSEN (1752-1803). Gott ist die Reinste Liebe. Mein Gebeth und meine Betrachtung. Bregenz: Gedruckt und Verlegt ben Jos. Brentano, 1800. 8vo (162 x 95mm). Engraved frontispiece of Samuel praying as a child, woodcut vignette on title and at head of first text leaf, title and most text leaves with double rule border (G2 and an unsigned leaf at the end torn without loss, occasional light spotting and staining). Contemporary purple velvet over boards, silver corner-pieces and centre-pieces, spine with gold bands, rounded clasps, gilt edges, green waxed liners (one spine band damaged). A hugely popular and much reprinted work of Catholic piety aimed at children.
BINDING - Eucologe ou Livre d' Église a l' Usage de Paris.BINDING - Eucologe ou Livre d' Église a l' Usage de Paris, contenant l' Office de Tous les Dimanches et Fêtes de l' Année. Eucologe ou Livre d' Église a l' Usage de Paris, contenant l' Office de Tous les Dimanches et Fêtes de l' Année. Nouvelle Édition. Paris: Aux Dépens des Libraires Associés pour les Usages du Diocèse, 1824. Small 8vo (144 x 82mm). FINELY BOUND in highly elaborate panelled plum morocco gilt by Corfmat incorporating red, tan and green morocco onlays and monogram [?]"C.B." stamped on covers, "Rel. Par. Corfmat" stamped in gilt on spine, doublures, red watered silk endpapers, gilt edges (upper inner hinges split, but silk cords holding, joints a little rubbed, minor old repairs at head of spine). Provenance: old illegible inscription on front free endpaper. The British Library contains 7 bindings by Corfmat which are part of the Charles Ramsden Collection of Signed Bindings. They appear in the catalogue with the following note: "According to the directories, J. Corfmat first appears at [Rue] St. Jacques 110 in 1840 where he continued till 1843. He was probably active for considerably longer and a binder of the same name appears at St. Jacques 124 in 1849. His favourite decoration is à la rocaille. Further, there are number of other binders of the same name and approximate period, whom it is difficult to place exactly. Thus there is a second Corfmat in the 1842 Almanach at Galande 37; an E. Corfmat Jeune at St. Sévérin 16 in 1847-1849 and yet another at Zacharie 9 in 1849 (P. Culot, Relieurs et Reliures, 1995 p. 486; J. Fléty, Dictionnaire des Reliures Francais, p. 47 (Corfmat); C. Ramsden, French Bookbinders, p. 57, 226)" (B.L.).
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BINDING - Gioachino ROSSINI (1792-1868, composer) & [Jacopo FERRETTI (1784-1852, librettist)]. La Cenerentola. [i.e. Cinderella.]BINDING - Gioachino ROSSINI (1792-1868, composer) and [Jacopo FERRETTI (1784-1852, librettist)]. La Cenerentola ossia la Bonta' in Trionfo. Melodramma Giocoso. Da Reppresentarsi nel Teatro Grande di Brescia il Carnovale del 1818 al 1819. Brescia: Spinelli e Valotti Tip., 1818. Large 12mo (180 x 108mm). Title within woodcut typographic border, 59-pages (some very light spotting). Contemporary [?or original] blue silk over pasteboards, the covers decorated in thread and sequins forming a foliate border around a monogram on the upper cover [?"S.M."] and a flower spray on the lower cover (3 or 4 sequins lacking, some light wear to spine). Provenance: old inscription at foot of p. 51. The book includes the cast list, 'credits' and libretto for performances of Rossini's "Cinderella" in Brescia. Curiously, the librettist's name is not included. The blue silk and sequins of the binding probably reference the dress that Cinderella wore to the ball. The opera was first performed in Rome in 1817.
BINDING - Walter SCOTT (1771-1832). Novels.BINDING– Walter SCOTT (1771-1832). Novels.Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1862-63. 25 volumes, 8vo (165 x 102mm).Engraved vignettes on titles (light spotting and staining). Attractively boundin contemporary red half calf gilt, spine with green morocco lettering-pieces(rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: "Presented to Elizabeth Maddockby her cousins and Edith Maddock on the 21st Anniversary of her Natal Day,19th January 1876" (inscription on front free endpaper of first vol.).Sold as a binding, not subject to return. (25)
British Sports and Sportsmen. The Story of Shipping.British Sports and Sportsmen. The Story of Shipping. London: Sports and Sportsmen, Ltd., [c. 1930]. 4to (369 x 278mm). Half title, title printed in red and black, 10 photogravure plates, 8 coloured plates, illustrations. Original red morocco gilt, gilt edges (rubbed and scuffed). FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 258 OF 1,000 COPIES.
BROWNE, Thomas (1605-82). Pseudodoxia epidemica.BROWNE, Thomas (1605-82). Pseudodoxiaepidemica: or, Enquiries into Very many Received Tenents, and commonly PresumedTruths … The Second Edition, Corrected and much Enlarged by the Author. London: “Printed forA. Miller, for Edw. Dod and Nath. Ekins, at the Gunne in Ivie Lane,” 1650.Folio (292 x 185mm). Initials and ornaments (variable mainly light spotting,staining and browning, a few rust-holes and darker spots). Contemporary vellum,yapp edges (stained). Provenance: old signature on front free endpaper scribbled out; G. L. J. Engle (modern label); from the Library of the late Sir George Engle. This endlessly fascinating work, sometimes knownas ‘Vulgar Errors’, sought to confute widely-held beliefs and superstitions,despite the fact that the author was himself a believer in sorcery andwitchcraft. "[It] now seems more quaint thanscientific, but it was practical in an age bound by traditional fallacies. Itspurpose was to induce inquiries into popular delusions; for example, Brownedenies that elephants lack knees, that crystal is hard ice, and that rubbingwith garlic inhibits a magnet's power to attract" (DSB). The work is also notablefor being the first in English to use the term ‘electricity’; see Chapter IV in Book 2 titled "Of bodies Electricall." Garrison-Morton10032; Grolier 107; Heirs of Hippocrates 487 (citing 1st ed. of1649); Keynes 74; Wing B5160; Wellcome II, p.253.
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