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Lot 3003
JOHNSON, Samuel. A Dictionary of the English Language. Thomas Ewing, Dublin, 1775. 4th Edition. In two volumes presented in full leather. This is the first Dublin edition and the final one to be revised by the author. [2]Condition report: Leather is very worn.Splitting along hinges and other edges.Internally a very clean example.
Lot 3141
A continental lady's yellow metal cased open faced pocket watch, having a jewelled white enamel dial with Roman numerals, engraved case, the yellow metal inner back cover annotated 'Fully jewelled first quality movement Swiss-made', 26.1g, unmarked but stamped 9k, dia.32mmCondition report: Not running.Dial with fine hairline from centre to 10 o'clock.Case with some handling wear.Slight rippling to back.
Lot 3160
A gent's Patek Philippe Aquanaut stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatch, reference 5066A-001, having a calibre 330SC self-winding mechanical movement with 30-jewels, 48 hours power reserve, 21ct gold uni-directional winding rotor, gyromax balance wheel, the Geneva seal hallmark, movement No.3025339/4048478, crystal back cover, the black grid dial with applied polished Arabic numerals, white outer minute divisions with luminous 5-minute baton markers, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts and white centre seconds, rubber black grid bracelet with signed double folding clasp, dia.36mm, purchased from Asprey & Garrard December 1998, serviced December 2019, with box, outer box, suede pouch, wallet, Patek Philippe certificate of origin and all papers.The Aquanaut was first launched in 1997 with the vision to be 'Young, Modern and Unexpected'. Echoing the sportive yet refined style of the Nautilus, the Aquanaut was the first watch to be released by Patek with a rubber strap; this added level of comfort makes the watch an ideal everyday companion.Condition report: In running order.Some fine surface scratches to steel case.Small dents to case at 2 o'clock and 5 o'clock.Sponge insert to case is decaying.Otherwise no apparent faults and appears little worn.
Lot 3220
Two 19th century silk embroideries with hand-painted detail, the first being a young boy in a landscape, various stitches, hand-painted to the sky and his face, visible image dimensions 18.5 x 15cm; the second being a pair of herons resting, various stitches and left plain to the sky, visible image dimensions 17 x 17cm, both framed and glazed (2)Condition report: Both in very good condition.Boy with some discolouration to the right of the tree only.
Lot 3408
A near-pair of Victorian mahogany framed settees, each with raised backs and scroll arms, one later upholstered in striped blue silk damask, the other in a burgundy velour, the fronts of serpentine outline, each raised on six leaf carved and beaded scroll cabriole supports, w.185cm, seat d.67cm, seat h.41cm (excluding cushions)Condition report: Near pair – not a pair as first catalogued.Both stand well, frames good and strong.Blue is slightly grubby.Red requires full re-upholstery.All legs with no breaks or repairs.All timbers scuffed and with some age wear.Some chips to feet.Unpolished and appear all original.
Lot 3420
1932 Rolls Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville, Barkers Coachwork with divisionReg No. GW6158Chassis No. GBT31 Engine No. J3ZDark Blue body, Black Wings and Leathercloth Roof, interior Blue Leather front and Grey cloth rear.Odometer 00984The Rolls Royce 20/25 model superseded their 20hp car in 1929 following a need to increase performance. As a result the engine was enlarged to 3669cc and depending upon coachwork carried a claimed top speed of 75mph was possible.This particular car was ordered through London agents Paddon Bros. by its first owner who resided at Grosvenor House in Park Lane W1, with instructions to have coachwork commissioned by Barker & Co Ltd to the design drawing GE10396, namely this Sedanca de Ville with division. The chassis is of the “long” type, this being more suitable for the formal coachwork applied.Chassis GBT31 was despatched to Barker’s on the 6/2/1932 and the completed vehicle delivered on the 22/3/1932. The factory build records and sales details are on file for the first two owners, the second owner taking possession in July 1934 and there are three further owners recorded between 1936 and 1945.Unfortunately, the next document shows that the late deceased owner purchased GBT31 on the 6/4/1977, little other paperwork has been found other than correspondence for a full radiator rebuild by Serck Marston in 1990. The deceased family confirm that this was a well loved and maintained car and certainly performed well upon our test. The last MOT test was March 2011.Sold with V5.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report: No toolkit or spares present.Copies of chassis card, bodycard from new, receipts and instruction booklet have been photographed.
Lot 3421
A 1934 Alvis Speed Twenty SC Tourer by Vanden PlasReg No. BLX277Car No. 16749 Chassis No. 11926Engine No. 13497 Body No. 3278Green with Tan leather interior and tan hood / sidescreens.Odometer. 70,234 milesThe Speed Twenty model was one of the finest and most successful pre-war Alvis models. With its powerful 2.7 litre OHV ‘straight six’ engine it allowed for smooth high speed motoring in conjunction with its all synchromesh gear box.A total of 289 chassis were constructed of which 21 carried this tourer design. It is believed today there are only 10 of this Vanden Plas design that survive.This car was first delivered to London main agent Charles Follet on the 5th October 1934, being first registered in February 1935.A long term owner (1970 to 2006) had this car comprehensively rebuilt through 1987 to 1989 in what can only be described as a ‘full nut and bolt’ restoration.During this restoration the car was adapted to run on coil ignition only and a Modern oil filter was fitted.Clearly, this car has been cherished by all its owners since the restoration, the accompanying history file records both pre restoration and post restoration maintenance. Unfortunately, due to this sale being as a result of a deceased estate we cannot provide details of works undertaken in recent years but the DVLA provide MOT history online up until 2013.From our inspection and evaluation of this car we have established that the pedal arrangement has been re-engineered to a conventional right hand foot throttle.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report: Chip to leading edge of rear offside wing.Small paint chip to the same wing.Chip to back where boot latch has caught frame.Paintwork otherwise generally excellent.Car runs well and improves as it warms up - has previously stood for approx 2.5 years.Upholstery good with minor extremity wear only.Dash is fully restored.Hood good, no tears and action good.Chrome generally excellent with minor pitting on windscreen surround only.Lamps and radiator excellent.
Lot 3422
1934 Alvis Firefly TourerRegistration No: AFY 850,Chassis No: 11092,Odometer 20143,Cross & Ellis coachwork No: 53548. The first owner was supplied by Bambers of Southport, Lancs. Full detailed and documented restoration in 1974. The AFY 850 is featured in “Alvis Firefly Twelve” by Simon Fisher.Powered by a 1496cc OHV four cylinder engine with its low slung “double dropped” ladder frame chassis, this Firefly Tourer drives strongly and smoothly reaching speeds over 70mph and was praised by the motoring press for its handling capabilities. The Alvis features the ENV 110 preselector gear box that has only recently had a complete refurbishment with all couplings replaced. Two previous owners, over a forty year period, were qualified engineers and the owner carrying out the meticulous restoration in the 70’s, logged over 2000 hours of work on this car. The reconditioned engine fitted then, has since only done 20,140 miles. All work undertaken has been fully documented. The car comes with a very large history file including correspondence with many manufacturers at the time and copies of the official works handbook.All bright work has been rechromed, the interior professionally reupholstered, dashboard instruments overhauled by John Marks, completely rewired, running board timbers renewed with oak and the radiator, steering and rear axle differential renovated. Professional work on the body frame used teak and the bodywork has been topped off with a detailed application of fifteen coats of coach enamel. The hood and its operation with all side windows works perfectly.An excellent example of a grand touring car from one of Britain’s major sporting marques.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 3424
A 1946 Morgan 933cc three-wheeler 4-seaterRegistration No. NXS 334Chassis No. 608Engine No.YB58380CHand-painted blue with white pinstripe and black interior,Odometer 23,190 miles.This car was first registered in July 1946, having three-speed gearbox and with black hood, silver painted wire wheels, wing mirrors, front and rear lights including indicators, four-seats, Smiths dials, speedo, ampometer, and dash light.Sold with original registration book, 2019 service receipt, and the Book of the Morgan three-wheelerIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 3425
1949 Land Rover Series One.Registration Number TAS 185,Chassis number R8666588,Engine number 866633, Odometer 37680.This Series 1, 80" left the factory in June 1949. It is in exceptional and original condition throughout with factory original gaps and no major flaws visible. No filler is evident and the panels are remarkable for a Land Rover of this age. Inner wings, engine compartment etc., are all in good order and the rear floor is straight suggesting the vehicle had only ever had light use in its 72 years.Lights are of the correct original early Lucas type and in good order. Vintage Cibie dipping spotlights were fitted at a later date. The wire hinged door tops are in exceptional condition as are the hood and framework. Lightly used Avon Traction tyres fitted.It is extremely rare to find original seats in an early Series 1. This example retains the now obsolete, original pattern vinyl with Dunlopillo foam bases. The instruments are correct and in excellent original order. The dash retains early features such as the illuminated "oil" light, red tipped 20/20 ammeter and correct and rare panel light switch. Steering wheel, bakelite horn push and dip switch assembly are complete, original and very well presented. A working Smiths heater and windscreen demister vents are non original but sympathetically fitted. A correct early single wiper is fitted.The Land Rover is also highly desirable in that it retains its original "matching numbers" engine and running gear. The 1595cc engine runs beautifully suggesting that the low recorded mileage of 37680 is pretty much correct.Our vendor is the fourth owner and has owned the vehicle for nine years. Having researched the history of this Series 1 with the two previous owners, the original owner who had it for 26 years in Sussex did an estimated 32000 miles. The second owner, an enthusiast, resprayed the Land Rover probably around 1978. That owner, lived for many years on the Isle of Mull and used the vehicle rarely on an Isle where big road trips don't happen! The only existing MOT shows mileage at 36990 on 17.12.2003. Usage with this second owner plus the third owner in Suffolk and the vendor are estimated at only 5000-6000 miles. The last three owners ensured the vehicle was stored under cover. Our opinion is that the current mileage is likely to be correct underlining the uniqueness of this Series 1.The chassis number R8666588 places this as one of the first ever deep bronze green Land Rovers and the lights behind the grille and ring-pull gearbox highlight this as an early vehicle.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report:Bulkhead in good condition with no apparent repairs.Chassis good.Has been re-sprayed at some point.
Lot 3427
1960 Morgan Plus 4, Four SeaterReg No. TDR 431Chassis No. 4526 Engine No. TS67598 Gearbox No. 22208HROld English White with Blue interior piped whiteOdometer 33,700 milesFirst seen in 1950, the Morgan Plus 4 was a larger and more powerful derivative of the company's 4/4 and has remained in production on and off until 2020 when it was replaced by an all new bonded aluminium platform. Up until 1969, it was powered by the four-cylinder engines found in the Standard/Triumph range.This Morgan Plus 4 four seater is powered by the 1991cc Triumph TR3 engine fitted with twin SU H6 carburettors and is mated to a four speed gearbox. Front disc brakes fitted. There is comprehensive documentation revealing much of the vehicles history.First registered in Plymouth on the 7th June 1960 the car was ordered in Green with a black interior. At some time during its first decade the car was painted yellow. History records ownership changes through to 1989 when the then owners embarked upon a major restoration using a new body and chassis, a change of colour to its present form.More recently in 1996 the cars next owner fully rebuilt the engine including the fitting of hardened valve seats and an improved Kent camshaft.Another new owner in the early 2000’s fitted telescopic rear dampers and a Kenlowe cooling fan.The body is of the “highline” configuration with the high cowl. The car comes with a full set of side screens, a tonneau cover, owners instruction book and much history.Sold with V5.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 3428
A 1966 Jaguar 3.4 S type Manual + o/dReg No. LUW 411DChassis No. P1B5635DNEngine No. 7B8199-8Grey Metallic with Black leather interiorOdometer 70,689 milesThe Jaguar S-type was introduced in 1963 and was an updated version of the MKII Jaguar saloon utilising the central section of the body with new front and rear styling. The front incorporated a four lamp layout, the lower two are in board close to the central grille. The rear wings were extended in a similar style to the MK10 Jaguar. Importantly, the new floor pan layout provided for independent rear suspension which superseded the leaf sprung of the MKII.The S-type was produced from September 1963 through to July 1968 and was replaced by the short lived 420 before the introduction of the all new XJ6.This particular car was first registered on the 27th July 1966, fitted with desirable manual gearbox plus optional overdrive and power steering and painted wire wheels. The car has also been retrofitted with central locking.It appears to have had bodywork restoration in 2004, there are invoices for parts and services in the history file. The current owner has owned this vehicle for 10 years, minimal mileage has been accrued during this time as can be seen from the DVLA on line MOT history which run till April 2018, a total mileage increase of only 8,000 miles to date. This sale comes as a result of the owners health.The car appears to be in good mechanical condition, it would however benefit from some cosmetic attention. The car comes with a folder of invoices dating back to 1997, the original steering wheel is also with car should originality be required.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report:Runs well and was driven in.Gearbox good.Fuel dirty as it has stood for a year and is spluttering at present.
Lot 3430
A 1968 Sunbeam Alpine Series V GTReg No. NLY978FChassis No. B395016307GTODGreen with Black interiorOdometer 89,260 milesThe original Alpine of 1953 to 1955 had not sold as well as the Rootes Group had hoped, their next attempt was much more successful. At the time of the Series I Alpine’s introduction Rootes had to compete with sports cars such as the MG MGA and Triumph TR3A which were already selling well in the USA.The new Alpine of 1959 did away with a heavy chassis and utilised a modern underpan from the Hillman Husky II suitably strengthened by cruciform bracing with the then current running gear of the Sunbeam Rapier. The most distinctive design feature of this new model were the prominent tail fins on the rear wings and a modern wrap around windscreen together with wind up windows which were absent on their competitors cars.The Alpine was well received by both the press and public alike, Rootes took the opportunity to improve this design on a regular basis which ended with their final series in 1965 which continued in production until early 1968.Our car was one of the last produced and was first registered on the 1st February 1968. Being the GT model, it is fitted with an elegant hardtop, wood finish to the dashboard and +2 configuration. The GT version was sold as an upmarket model so was never fitted with the soft-top or its mechanism although many owners over the years have retro-fitted these items. The 1725cc engine with 5 main bearings is fitted together with twin semi-downdraught Zenith carburettors and has the overdrive gearbox fitted.This car underwent a major body restoration in 1990 involving professional repairs with new repair panels to all four inner and outer wings, sills and door bottoms, all finished with lead loading and finally repainted in 2 pack paint.We believe that the mileage shown is correct as the many MOT certificates on file going back to the 1970’s together with those available on line up to 2015 appear to corroborate this. Clearly, this Alpine has been much cherished by its long term husband and wife owners, the car presents very well today with minimal cosmetics required to return it to mint condition.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report:Car runs well.We believe colour to be original; VIN plate states 86 Forest Green.No soft top conversion.Roof easily detachable and retachable, clips are good.Vendor has owned for over 40 years and has an extensive folder of history. although very little from the 5 years.No evidence of clutch replacement.Door gaps excellent.Chassis excellent.Bodywork generally very good, some corrosion to rear window sill and top of offside wing.Some crazing to perspex quarter lights.Upholstery good, no tears or major marks.Dashboard tarnished and faded along lower edge.Yellow box in engine bay is part of electronic ignition.Chrome good with minor tarnishing only, except for the rear bumper and wheel caps which have significant tarnishing.Rubbers around windscreen with some perishing.
Lot 3432
1972 Lotus Europa Twin CamReg No. NMF2LChassis No. 72031465PBlack with Black interior (originally Lotus Yellow)Odometer 36533Lotus Europa’s were produced between 1996 and 1975, a total of 9,230 being made. They used a backbone chassis and lightweight fibreglass body which was fully bonded to the chassis for additional strength. The mounting of the engine and gearbox behind the cabin allowed for the main chassis member to run straight forward to intersect a large box-section cross-beam running across the car between the front suspension points. At the rear, the chassis split into a "U" shape to accommodate combined engine, transmission and final-drive components and to support the rear suspension.The first models used powertrains from Renault’s 16, the Twin Cam using the Lotus/Ford unit of 1588cc.This Lotus is definitely a “barn find”, found blocked up on three wheels with a new brake master cylinder in place but not connected to the pedal nor system fluid replaced. However, with fuel drained and refreshed, with the aid of a jump connection the engine fired and once cleared runs with good oil pressure.Clearly, recommissioning work will be required to return this iconic sports car to the road but this could be achieved quickly and inexpensively or alternatively be an ideal candidate for a full restoration.There is a full Lotus workshop manual with the car along with sundry bills and receipts.Sold with V5.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report: Fibreglass body is generally sound, but with some gel coat delamination commensurate with age.Chassis condition unknown, but car dry has been dry stored for many years.Brightwork generally very good but requires a clean.Rear bumper lightly corroded.Car runs with reasonable oil pressure.Gearbox functions, drives through all gears.No hydraulic brakes due to replacement master cylinder fitted, but not reconnected to foot pedal and requires bleeding.Battery is dead.Interior generally good but tired.Drivers electric window not working.Both doors dropped slightly on hinges.
Lot 3434
A 1953 MG TD MidgetReg No. TSJ966Chassis No. TD27729Engine No. N519236Colour. Green with Beige interior, Tan hood and side screensOdometer. 31,267The MG TD was introduced in 1949 to replace the TC model which was really a continuation of the pre-war TB. The new TD model was based upon the new MG Y-type chassis, shortened by 5 inches. The major change with this new design was the incorporation of independent coil sprung front suspension.Following the success of the TC Midget which sold in large numbers to Commonwealth countries and more surprisingly to the USA market, the TD continued with this success but by 1953 this design was becoming outdated by new modern designs. The MG factory was well on the way to designing the sleek and modern looking MGA, however, senior management within BMC insisted that other marques within the group should get investment for new models first. The result of this decision meant that MG brought out the MG TF model with built in headlights as a stop gap model.This MG TD Midget comes from a local private collection having been purchased by our vendor in 2008. During this time approximately 4,000 miles have been added to the odometer, mostly enjoyed on outings with the MG Car Club. There is history on file which includes a certificate from the MG Octagon Car Club stating this car was built in the 3rd week of May 1953.Major works were undertaken by an earlier owner between 2001 and 2002 for which there are invoices on file. These include major engine rebuild including fitment of new big end bearings, new pistons, rebuilt skimmed cylinder head to lead free conversion including new valves, guides, valve seats, valve springs etc.Further work then included rebuild of brakes, steering and other sundry work.It is not known when this vehicle was last given a major body refurbishment but clearly the structure appears to be in good condition. The paintwork has suffered from micro blistering in certain areas and both rear wings and running boards would benefit from refurbishment.The car comes with current V5c, workshop manual and side screens, old MOT’s.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 3435
A 1921 Norton Model 1 Big Four 6, engine No. BA2667, frame number 4674, single cylinder side valve 82 x 100, 633cc engine, Sturmey Archer hand change gear box with kick start, chain drive with dummy belt rim rear brake and cycle type stirrup front brake, vertical hand oil pump with sight glass, good compression, Bosch magneto with spark, twin lever carburettor control, P&H acetylene gas headlamp and generator set, the rear lamp is incorrect, P&H sidecar lamp, good but relatively recent saddle, this model was intended for sidecar work. A very original machine in good 'barn find' condition, ideal for re-conditioning as is or for full restoration.With V5 which gives No. as SL9758During the First World War, the Russians ordered several of this model, but they were probably not delivered due to the 1917 revolution. Shortly before he died 'Pa Norton' (the company founder) toured South Africa on a Big Four. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTIONCondition report: Not running, but engine turns and has good compression.Magneto faulty.Purchased 1976, now a barn-find consigned from a deceased estate.
Lot 3436
A 1937 Velocette KSS 350cc, registration No. HV 8924, a fine example which was restored a few years ago, magneto gives good spark and re-commissioning would be straight forward, the engine has good compression, to include a good Miller headlamp, Smiths speedo, saddle and well-chromed fittings to include the Brooklands silencer.Sold with V5.The first TT win on an overhead camshaft machine was in 1928 when Alec Bennett won the 350 Junior race on a KTT Velocette. In the 1930s Velocette produced a sporting road version - the KSS.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 3438
A 1957 Norton OHC International Model 30, engine number 74042, bore and strike given as 79x100, cubic capacity 490, frame number F102991, has not been run for some years but compression is good and recommissioning should be straight-forward.The first overhead camshaft Norton, the CSI, was designed by Walter Moore and was very successfully used in the 1927 TT. They were developed by Arthur Carroll for use as road machines and named The International, and were successful for over 30 years.IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Lot 135
Beswick Large Racehorse, model No. 1564, palomino gloss and a brown gloss example; together with a Large Hunter, First Version, model No. 1734, brown gloss (3) (a.f). Palomino - chip to one ear, small area of restoration to one hoof and crazing throughout. Brown - restoration throughout and crazing; Hunter - crazing and dirt build up.
Lot 318
Nansen (Fridtjof). ''Farthest North'', being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship Fram 1893-96, 1st edition, London: Archibald Constable and Company, 1897, 2 volumes, octavo, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, numerous plates, volume 2 covers mottled - Broegger (W. C., & Nordahl Rolfsen). Fridtiof Nansen 1861-1893, 1st edition in English, London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1896, octavo, original blue cloth, pictorial vignette to front board in silver, spine slightly defective - Amundsen (Roald, & Lincoln Ellsworth). The First Flight across the Polar Sea, London: Huthcinson & Co., [1927], octavo, original cloth, ink-stamps of Bradford Public Library to versos of plates - Lachambrée (Henri, & Alexis Machuron). Andrée and his Balloon, London: Archibald Constable & CO, 1898, octavo, original cloth (qty: 5) Sold as seen, not subject to return.
Lot 373
Pepys (Samuel). Diary and Correspondence ... Deciphered, by Rev. Mynors Bright, London: BIckers and Son, 18765. 6 volumes, octavo, contemporary tree calf (presumably by Bickers), Woodburytype plates (mounted) - Green (J. R.). A Short History of the English People ... Illustrated Edition, London: Macmillan and Co., 1894. 4 volumes, octavo, original red cloth, colour plates - Rowlandson (Thomas). Doctor Syntax's Three Tours ... the Original Edition, Complete and Unabridged, with the Life and Adventures of the Author, now first written, by John Camden Hotten, London: John Camden Hotten, c.1870. Octavo, original green pictorial cloth gilt, colour plates - and others (qty: 3 cartons) Sold as seen, not subject to return.
Lot 384
Miscellaneous books: a large collection of miscellaneous books, 19th and 20th century, including James Mercer, Lyric Poems, 3rd edition, 1806 (small 8vo, contemporary straight-grain red morocco, rubbed, section excised from head of title-page), Courtenay H. Fenn, The Five Thousand Dictionary. A Pocket Dictionary and Index to the Character Cards of the College of Chinese Studies, Peking: Truth Hall Press, 1936 (8vo, original cloth, spine defective), J. Roby, Traditions of Lancashire [first and second series], 2nd and 1st editions, 1830-1 (4 volumes, 8vo, later maroon half morocco, bookplates of Marcus Brown-Westhead of Lea Castle, second series volume 1 headcap torn), J. A. Hammerton, The Masterpiece Library of Short Stories, c.1910 (20 volumes, 8vo, original red quarter morocco), Edwin D. Babbitt, The Principles of Light and Colour, 2nd edition, East Orange, NJ, 1898 (8vo, contemporary half morocco, worn), numerous Timeform racehorse annuals, a small run of National Geographic in green full morocco (10 volumes, bindings mottled), and numerous others (qty: 6 cartons) The lot sold as seen, not subject to return.
Lot 44
A Bone and Tortoiseshell Veneered Trinket-Box and Vesta-Case, each oblong, the hinged cover of the first with a view of St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, 6.6cm wide, the second with a view of a castle, 5.2cm high (2) . Box one: With repair to the left hand section to the cover. The vesta a little tired but otherwise ok.
Lot 1280
A 1937 Morris 8 series 1 Motor Car Registration No. COY 216 first registered on the 19th March 1937. Chassis No. S1/E 136088, a reconditioned engine Serial No. B74738 was apparently fitted in 1955, when she was eighteen. She is very attractively finished in blue and black and these vehicles had a surprisingly economical 4 cylinder side-valve petrol engine of about 918 cc capacity, although the documents curiously refer to a cubic capacity of 885 cc. Write-ups refer to economy in the region of 44 M.P.G. This series 1 car with the attractive honeycomb grill is in lovely condition physically and mechanically having been the subject of comprehensive restoration work with many new parts and she runs like a watch having excellent oil pressure and starting on the button whether hot or cold. She has a new S.U. carburettor and fuel pump as well as new tyres all round including the spare. She is classified as an Historic Vehicle, as such requiring to be road taxed but this is free of charge and she is not subject to the requirement of M.O.T. testing. Insurance for historic vehicles is available from specialist insurance companies at very reasonable premiums. As well as the V5C(W) registration document, there are three old brown and one green log-books present detailing ownerships and regular road taxing (starting at 5 Guineas!). The first owner was a Percy Newman Hyde of Purley, Surrey, then on the 18 June, 1945 she was registered to Nellie Winifred Wotton of South Croydon, going back into the name of the original owner a week later on the 23 June,1945. He continued to own and use the car it being taxed variously at Purley, Wallington, Surrey and Croydon. From the 6 September, 1962 the owner was a Richard Graham Byers of Wallington. On 20 May, 1963 the owner registered is a David Nigel House of Beddington, Croydon, then from 7 September,1964?, a Patrick Robin Jay of Paddock Wood, Kent. On 6 July, 1970 ownership passed to a Terence Alan Collins of High Halden, Ashford, Kent, then on 9 August, 1971 to a Walter Wayne Harrison of Maidstone Kent who moved to Aspley Guise, Bletchley, Bucks. From 24 April, 1972 she was in the ownership of a David Roy Ellis of Woburn Wild Animal Kingdom, Bedfordshire. On 22 January, 1973 she became registered to an Alan John Stafford of Renaold, Bedfordshire who moved to Brickhill, Bedfordshire. A gap in the ownership details then exists, the next recorded owner being a Mrs. Clare Edwards of Ludlow who acquired the car on the 17 September, 2010 the current Abergavenny based owner acquiring the car on the 12 December, 2010. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time with the car but now wishes to pursue other interests. We were very much looking forward to driving the car to our sale-rooms but due to being sorn'd, we resorted to trailering her but she behaved faultlessly during our photo session and whilst moving her in and out of covered storage at the sale-rooms. All in all an economical motor car with four-wheel braking eager to attend rallies and road runs now that such may commence once more. Included with her are: An "Operation Manual for the Morris Eight Series 1" (1936), a 1960 hard-bound volume "Car Maintenance Series Morris Cars (models from 1934)", a Pitman's Motorist's Library - "The Book of the Morris Eight and The Morris Minor", an invaluable book to the owner "The Morris Eight (Series E) Workshop Manual", and a card-back volume entitled "Fifty Years of Motoring", 1960, a fascinating book with numerous illustrations of motor cars through the years. Please also look out for the following lots including many Morris Eight Spares, as well as the owner's workshop tools. ****N.B. The Buyer's Premium on this Lot will be 10% + VAT (Total 12%). If purchased via the saleroom.com an additional 5% + VAT will be added 18% TOTAL.****
Lot 436
Gordon Forsyth for Pilkington, a large Royal Lancastrian relief moulded lustre St George vase, 1908, shouldered form, modelled with St George on horseback lancing a writhing dragon , with maiden to the side, the pale blue ground with red thorny tendril design, decorated in bronzed and red iridescent glaze, below a foliate frond and heart neck, with red strand and cloud shoulder, inscribed St George For England, impressed and painted marks, 53cm high Provenance: Franco British Exhibition 1908; illustrated in Corbett, A & B, 2016, Pilkington's Lancastrian and Royal Lancastrian Pottery, A Guide for Collectors, p.119 and the cover illustration of the book; one of only two examples know to have been produced. Note: accompanying the vase is a letter dated 1981 to Mr Cross from auctioneer Mark Bridgford giving details of the consignor's great uncle, a William Hague who lived at The Hollies, Frederick St, Oldham. He was a Cotton Master who had a passion for antiques and the first man in Oldham to own a Rolls-Royce, (and the last to own a horse and carriage). Although it is not known where he purchased the vase in question, Bridgford suggests it is likely he would have known the Pilkington family personally.
Lot 2012
Excellent worldwide holding in Club approval books, well over 150 books generally well-filled with mint and used stamps, classics to 2000s with plentiful better MNH sets and singles, high values and unusual material, incl. China, Persia, Ukraine tridents etc. Most books originally priced up in the 2010's at between £100-£200, some higher, and with fairly minimal removed sales. Strength in France and French Colonies with a wonderful range of peace and commerce to 5fr shades with quality mint examples of many issues, also lots of good Switzerland from earlies to back of book, Italy, Greece, better Hungary incl. 1934 Liszt m/s on First Flight card, GB with much line-engraved onwards and useful British Commonwealth. One of the best approval book lots we have ever offered.
Lot 2024
Worldwide accumulation in 2 Cartons, 1000s of stamps, m/ss, booklets and postal history, with several albums incl. British Africa postmarks KEVII/KGVI written-up, British Commonwealth QEII/KGVI used collection mounted in four albums, as well as album pages, stockcards, small boxes of interesting early loose, etc. Needs organizing, however we note Br. Empire revenues, classics of Nepal, Tibet, Chungking, Hejaz, Netherlands postmarks on first issues, Fiji SG.62 mint (scarce if genuine), much more to discover.
Lot 2051
Australia 1913-2013, Mint Collection in eight SG printed albums and further volumes of presentation/year packs, booklets, etc, filling two large cartons. A real collector's collection with many extra varieties throughout and in extremely attractive quality including useful earlier never hinged. Highlights include 1913-14 first Roo set to 2s, plus 3d die II, 1915 second watermark Roo set to 2s, 1915-27 to 5s and 10s Roo's, Heads sets to top values, 1926-30 1/4d turquoise margin pair one thick ''1'' (collector paid £350 in 2004), 1929-30 6d to 2s Roo's, 1931-36 5s and 10s Roo, most 1930's commemoratives, 1937-49 Robes sets on both papers, 1948 Arms set, the QE2 looks to be all never hinged, incl. 1963-65 Navigators set, 1971 Christmas block, 2004 Olympics in sheetlets, some Officials incl. 1914 1s, Dues incl. 1902 5s, 1908-09 5s, BCOF set, AAT range, etc. Only the Harbour Bridge 5/- removed for single lot in this sale, otherwise offered intact as received.
Lot 2054
Austria collection in three albums, 1850-1950s, with classic imperfs incl. 1851 blue Mercury four margins on newspaper wrapper used in Livina, apparently signed, offered as is, followed by embossed types, whiskers mint and used, interesting later paper and perf. varieties, as well as a good third volume of military stamps incl. 1915 'KUK-Feldpost' ovpts complete used, top values signed (SG.1-21, cat. £600), SG.42-48 used, 1917/18 set used, Italy occupation surcharges set mint (SG.20-33, cat. £140), Serbia first set mint (SG.1-21, cat. £375), 2nd set with used 10k, as well as interesting presumed essays of Charles I 'militarpost' type. Quality generally well above the average.
Lot 2073
Israel, exciting accumulation, this came to us in unprepossessing black bags, a chaotic mass of new issues and occasional better items bought direct from the expert Bale in the 1970s with the correspondence. Now filling two large clear containers. Within a Bale receipt that fell from one envelope we discovered the 1949 coin sheet SG.MS16a x7 pristine MNH (total cat. for hinged £910), elsewhere seen first coins perf varieties MNH, interesting early postal history/collateral, and presumably much more. There are certainly fresh mint new issues well into the 2000s incl. many m/s, year packs, FDCs, as well as four stockbooks with plate blocks etc.
Lot 2092
Tristan da Cunha, specialised collection of stamps and postal history beautifully presented and written-up in ink in three albums, starting with several 1920s/'30s covers showing early Tristan postmark types, incl. on 1/2d KEVII franking to London, KGV three-colour philatelic franking all with control numbers, KGVI incl. RMS Carinthia cover, etc. Then the stamps incl. 1952 first set MNH, QEII first set MNH and to 4d on Gough Island survey cover, all following QEII sets complete MNH, as well as booklets from 1958, air letters, traffic light/plate number gutter pairs, 1983 high value wmk varieties, etc. Bonuses: Two brand-new SG Devon albums with leaves and a postcard album of commemorative usages mainly rail and navy interest.
Lot 2104
British Commonwealth, Carton of 1000s of mint and used stamps, mostly in collections on album pages as bought in auctions over the years, mainly Americas with Caribbean, Canada and Falkland Islands, as well as Bahrain, Brunei and other British Asia in the mix. We note Bahamas KGVI 1938 complete mint to £1 and QEII first set mint, Barbados collection on album pages starting with dozens of Britannias to 1/-, British Guiana with dozens of early ships, St. Lucia 1967 airmail imperf MNH (SG.240 var. unlisted), Federated Malay States 1c die I block of 15 MNH (SG.28, cat. £450 for hinged singles), etc. Also three boxes of counter cards with useful Caribbean material incl. 1935 Silver Jubilee mint sets, classic St. Kitts, etc.
Lot 2116
This and the following 7 lots are from a fantastic estate, the core in Windsor albums with many extra pages inserted for varieties and especially postmarks and covers, the whole intact as received with no items separated, since it came in at the last minute. The first volume of the collection, packed with stamps and postal history from QV to early KGV, starting with two used Mulready envelopes, fourteen penny blacks incl. on cover (four margins, light red MX), 4x 1840 2d blues only one without full margins, a plethora of 1d red imperfs incl. mint example on blued paper and several different black plates used incl. huge margins plate 5 on cover 1/7/41 Leith to Hull, 2d lines superb margins shades and unusual cancels incl. '12' in cross, etc. The perf line-engraved very well-represented too, with red plates complete to 224, 1869 2d blue inverted wmk, etc, followed by surface-printed with quite comprehensive shades and plates to 5/- (1874 plate 2), some superb cds examples, 1856 1/- green wmk inverted, 1883/4 10/- ultramarine shades, the later QV with mint control blocks, jubilees complete mint and cds used in pmk study with many 1/- values, etc. The KEVII also very strong with apparently all DLR shades etc complete to 1/- mint and only a handful of empty spaces on Harrison printings varieties mint to 1/-, also used to £1 green, as well as controls mint and used, interesting postmark studies, perfin studies, etc. Similar depth lastly on KGV with impressive showing of Downey varieties mint and used, controls, postal history with scarce flight covers, etc. A great collection.
Lot 2139
Accumulation in albums and loose housed in two boxes, occasional earlier issues incl. a few mint/unused 1d reds noted, the main value in decimal mint issues, with first class and prestige booklets, Year Packs 1982-96 (most with two of each), Machin issues in blocks, gutter pairs and blocks etc. Also a thematic collection of Ships on stamps in three albums, and two albums of world.
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