Ɵ Risala Musiqi (a musical treatise), comprising two parts in one volume, in Farsi, decorated manuscript on paper [Qajar Persia, dated Rabi II 1293 AH (1876 AD)]single volume, apparently complete, comprising two works, together 44 leaves plus a later endleaf at each end, single column, 33 lines black nasta'liq per page, many diagrams, tables and musical charts throughout the text, working copy with many later pen and pencil annotations throughout, outer edges of leaves a little darkened, many loose leaves with additional commentary loosely inserted, 345 by 225 mm.; contemporary morocco boards with flap, central medallions and ruling to covers painted in gilt, spine and extremities scuffed, a little rubbed This musical treatise comprises two separate works. The first of these is a short commentary on al-Urmawi's influential text on music theory, the Kitab al-Adwar, entitled Sharh al-Adwar by Abd al-Qadir al-Maraghi (d. 1435 AD), and the second is the Naqawa Al-Adwar al-Musiqiya copied by scribe Abdulrahman bin Muhammad Efendi al-Kunji in the year 1239 AH (1876 AD). Interestingly, the Sharh al-Adwar bears a colophon that is dated to the year 1198 AH (1784 AD) and stipulates that the volume was copied in the library of Hagia Sophia, strongly suggesting that this nineteenth-century copy of the present text was copied directly from an manuscript in the Hagia Sophia library for use as a working copy.For another musical treatise, see lot 51.
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![Persian dancing girl, fine painting on paper [Qajar Persia, first quarter of the nineteenth century] single leaf, ink and wat](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/86a7f3be-5787-4e9d-b1c0-ac3500de1216/48da2b1b-9691-457a-852e-ac4c00c60ae9/468x382.jpg)
Persian dancing girl, fine painting on paper [Qajar Persia, first quarter of the nineteenth century] single leaf, ink and watercolour on paper, depicting a dancing girl performing an acrobatic moment balancing on her forearms, placed on a Persian carpet with wine, pomegranates and a western tea cup and saucer, the lady is wearing pearls around her neck and a jewelled head-dress, some slight shadowing on the ground where she stands, else blank surrounding, exceptionally clean and bright condition, some very faint browning to edges from mount (not affecting image), 200 by 135 mm.; in gold-speckled mount, framed and glazed
![Ɵ Qur'an al-Karim, in Arabic, decorated manuscript on paper [Indonesia, late eighteenth century]single volume, 330 leaves, co](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/86a7f3be-5787-4e9d-b1c0-ac3500de1216/f2425593-7fcd-438d-9b5b-ac4c00c6219a/468x382.jpg)
Ɵ Qur'an al-Karim, in Arabic, decorated manuscript on paper [Indonesia, late eighteenth century]single volume, 330 leaves, complete, single column, 15 lines sepia naskh, vocalisation in back with some diacritics in red, first, central and final facing leaves of text with elaborately decorated red and black decorative borders, formed of arabesque shapes extending outwards around the text boxes, verses marked with gilt dots outlined in black, leaves ruled in red and black, some very faint water-staining and scattered spotting or small stains, overall very presentable, contemporary folded piece of paper with du'a loosely inserted (folded in shape resembling pointer or paper aeroplane), 295 by 195 mm.; contemporary limp leather binding with flap extending from the right-hand side, covers and flap stamped with central and corner-pieces, and double-ruled with lines and 'sss' shapes border, all in blind, some small worm-holes and a little rubbed, overall attractive bindingA fine example of an early South-East Asian Qur'an, present in a contemporary binding (bound with the flap unusually on the right-hand side). Qur'ans from this region are uncommon to the market and the watermarks throughout this copy are of the "Pro Patria" paper-stock, most comparable to Churchill's no. 136 and 136 (Watermarks in Paper, Amsterdam 1935), which was widely circulated for the continental market in the late eighteenth century, firmly placing the copying of this example in the (likely late) eighteenth century.Only three comparable examples have appeared at auction in the last decade, all of which included the three double-page decorations (to the front, middle and end of the volumes) and were all copied on western watermarked paper. Christie's sold a copy on the 4 October 2012 (lot 285) that was described as "late 18th or early 19th century" and on European watermarked paper (although the specifics were not identified), then Bonhams sold a similar example on the 8 April 2014 (lot 16) that was also described as "late 18th or early 19th century" that endorsed "European watermarked paper (probably Dutch, bearing a coat of arms and the letters P V H)". Most recently Sotheby's sold a fine example that was dated 1315 AH (1897-98 AD) which was produced on Galvani Italian watermarked paper, this realising a staggering £30,000 hammer against a pre-sales estimate of £3,000-5,000.
![A Harem Scene, fine illuminated Indian miniature painting on paper [India (Kishangarh), first half of nineteenth century]sing](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/86a7f3be-5787-4e9d-b1c0-ac3500de1216/2fb420c2-9ecd-454f-a345-ac4c00c64806/468x382.jpg)
A Harem Scene, fine illuminated Indian miniature painting on paper [India (Kishangarh), first half of nineteenth century]single leaf, ink and watercolour on paper heightened in gilt, depicting six figures seated in a walled garden, wine vessels, ornate cups and a candle in the foreground, image ruled in gilt, some slight creases to paper, else exceptionally clean and attractive condition, c. 150 by 250 mm.; framed and glazed
![Dawson [Lucy]: Dogs Rough and Smooth, pub by Collins, London 1937, first edition, dustwrapper (torn), cloth binding.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/80368d1e-40e7-44ba-a65a-ac5a00ee4b15/468x382.jpg)
![Bond: [Michael] A Bear Called Paddington, illustrated first edition book, published by Collins 1958, featuring drawings by Pe](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/2aa5b133-26a8-4c01-ae83-ac5a00ee4bed/468x382.jpg)
![Milne: [A.A] The House at Pooh Corner, first edition 1928 with illustrations by Ernest H. Shepherd, published by Methuen &](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/9fdbb4ef-f4c2-40a2-ab01-ac5a00ee4ce3/468x382.jpg)
![Fleming [Ian]: You Only Live Twice, published by Jonathan Cape Ltd., first edition 1964, black cloth boards, dustjacket.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/059996b1-0705-411d-a54a-ac5a00ee4fd3/468x382.jpg)
![Fleming [Ian]: On Her Majesty's Secret Service, published by Jonathan Cape Ltd., first edition 1963, brown cloth boards, dust](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/b9075066-0b49-4829-80ba-ac5a00ee50e3/468x382.jpg)
![McShane [Stanley]: Bitter River Ranch, pub by Ivor Nicholson and Watson Ltd., London, first edition 1937; Emerson [L.W.] : Br](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/7695ceba-fc7c-468e-9096-ac5a00ee529c/468x382.jpg)
![Thomas [Dylan]: Early One Morning, pub by J.M. Dent and Sons Ltd, first edition 1954; Sherriff [R.C.]: and Bartlett [Vernon]:](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5b7e9575-d067-4905-89b7-ac4701003060/e5c23152-e038-430b-9770-ac5a00ee5486/468x382.jpg)
"History of the Kings Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard", by Hennell, published 1904, reasonable condition together with "The Yeoman of the Guard 1485-1885", published by Nichols & Sons, first edition and "His Majesty's Bodyguard of The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms", by Harvey Hearsly, first edition, published 1937, good condition
Rik Mayall (1958-2014) - a rare and original personally owned BPI presentation gold disc record ' Presented to Rik Mayall to recognise sales in the United Kingdom of more than 500,000 copies of WEA Records Single ' Living Doll ' 1986 '. The gold coloured 45rpm single featuring a picture of Rik and his fellow cast members from ' The Young Ones ' alongside the songs' original singer Cliff Richard. Set within its original frame. A total size of; 36x26cm. Rare and unique piece of television / music memorabilia. In 1986, 27 years after the first release of the song, alternative comedy group The Young Ones approached Cliff Richard to record a comic version of "Living Doll" for the Comic Relief charity. Despite the apparent contrast between the anarchic comedians and the clean cut Richard, he agreed and their version again topped the UK Singles Chart, for three weeks from March 1986. The single was certified gold in the UK by the BPI in April 1986. Shadows guitarist Hank Marvin was reunited with Richard on this recording for the first time since 1975. When the song was performed in the 1986 TV broadcast for Comic Relief, The Young Ones announced to the audience that Richard could not make the show and that well-known BBC presenter John Craven would be taking his place. They then introduced Craven, but it was Richard who appeared.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 3 Cast / Crew Gift travel / duffel bag. The bag being made by The North Face and features an embroidered ' Game Of Thrones III ' section to the top. Mr Glover has supplied an autographed card in the relevant details section depicting him as Pycelle in the series. Also supplied inside the bag are a collection of related gift bags from Season III (all autographed), and a tag relating to a shirt from the same season, as gifted by the producers after filming. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting collection of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 5 Cast / Crew Gift jacket by The North Face. The jacket being a size ' L ' and appearing as new and unused, still retaining the original tags - including a production-only ' Game Of Thrones ' tag. The jacket embroidered to the rear collar ' Game Of Thrones V 2014 '. Mr Glover has autographed a sticker on the front, and supplied a small signed note which reads ' End of season gift to Julian Glover - Pycelle '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From the collection of Angela Grant - Spectre (1977 Horror Film) - two original vintage production used callsheets / call sheets. The first being dated 7th Feb 1977 and the other 8th Feb 1977. Printed on yellow paper, with the usual information present. Autographed by Angela Grant, signed neatly in black ink. Rare piece of television history from Ms Grant's personal collection. Spectre is a 1977 British made-for-television horror film produced by Gene Roddenberry. It was co-written by Roddenberry and Samuel A. Peeples, and directed by Clive Donner. It was one of several unsuccessful pilots created by Roddenberry, and one of several pilots in the 1970s in the occult detective subgenre. The pilot follows the adventures of William Sebastian (Robert Culp), a former criminologist and occult expert, and his colleague, Dr. "Ham" Hamilton (Gig Young), a physician and forensic pathologist, as they visit the United Kingdom to investigate a case involving the aristocratic Cyon family. The cast includes John Hurt, James Villiers, Gordon Jackson, Ann Bell, and Majel Barrett.Angela Grant is a British actress best known for her appearances in four Carry On films including Carry On Up the Khyber and Carry On Girls. Before she began her acting career, she was a teenage fashion model for Michael Whittaker.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 1 Cast / Crew Gift hoodie and t-shirt. The hoodie being a size ' XXL ' and appearing as new and unused. The hoodie embroidered to the breast ' Game Of Thrones 2010 '. Mr Glover has autographed a sticker on the front which reads ' End of season gift to Julian Glover - Pycelle '. The shirt printed to front and rear ' Game Of Thrones ', and is accompanied by a similar signed sticker which reads ' Producer's Gift '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting and early set of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Isla Blair - Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) - two fantastic large format black and white photographs, taken by Beaton during the filming of ' A Flea In Her Ear ' (1968 Comedy starring Rex Harrison, Rosemary Harris and Isla Blair amongst others). Both photographs were taken during filming in Paris, 1967. The first depicting Isla Blair alone on the staircase, and the other featuring Isla alongside actor Victor Sen Yung. The photographs are neatly signed by Beaton to the corner of the mounts in red pencil ' Beaton ', and are further stamped to the reverse. Total size approx; 37.5cm x 46.5cm. A rare, likely unique, pair of photographs, and a special pair of items from Isla Blair's personal collection.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 4 Cast / Crew Gift hoodie. The hoodie being a size ' XL ' and appearing as new and unused, still retaining the original bag. The hoodie embroidered to the rear ' Game Of Thrones IV '. Mr Glover has autographed a sticker on the front, and supplied a small signed note which reads ' End of season gift to Julian Glover - Pycelle '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 6 Cast / Crew Gift ' The North Face ' backpack / rucksack. The backpack being as new and unused, still retaining the original tags. Embroidered to the front ' GOT 6 '. The backpack still retains a personal poem tag from the producers originally written for the start of Series 5, which names it to ' Julian Glover - Pycelle ', and Mr Glover has autographed this tag. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pycelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6 - the season for which Mr Glover was given this gift. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 2 Cast / Crew Gift Regatta jacket. The jacket being a size XXL and appearing in excellent condition. The jacket embroidered to the breast ' GOT 2 ', and further embroidered to the arms with Game Of Thrones emblems. Mr Glover has supplied a small signed note which reads ' End of season gift to Julian Glover - Pycelle '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 2 Cast / Crew Gift t-shirt from the ' Season 2 World Tour ' (promotional appearances). The shirt being a size ' L ' and appearing as new and unused. The shirt printed to the front and rear. Mr Glover has autographed a sticker on the bag which reads ' End of season gift to Julian Glover - Pycelle '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
From The Collection of Julian Glover - Game Of Thrones - Mr Glover's personally gifted Season 6 Cast / Crew Gift Barbour jacket. The jacket being a size ' L ' and appearing as new and unused, still retaining the original tags. The jacket embroidered to the arm ' GOT 6 '. Mr Glover has autographed the tag, and supplied a small signed note which reads ' GOT end of series Barbour quilted Jacket '. Mr Glover played Grand Maester Pyelle in the first six seasons of the HBO series, and famously 'begged' the producers to write him out of the series. His character's death scene occurred in Season 6 - the season for which Mr Glover was given this jacket. An interesting piece of memorabilia from the programme. Supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Mr Glover in the series.
Fawlty Towers - John Cleese & Andrew Sachs - two autographed colour 8x10" photographs from the classic BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers. The first signed neatly by Cleese in black marker to a light portion of the image, and the other signed by Sachs in black ink, adding a message from Manuel. Obtained in person by the vendor, an AFTAL registered dealer. With certificates.
Doctor Who - a fantastic collection of official autographed BBC Dr Who First Day Covers from ' New Who '. x61 FDC's - most of which are signed by a relevant star from the pictured episode. Autographs include; Terry Molloy, Eve Myles, John Barrowman, Davina McCall, Annette Badland, Nicholas Briggs, John Leeson, Sophia Myles, Roger Lloyd Pack, Maureen Lipman, Shirley Henderson, Tracy Ann Oberman, Graeme Harper, Anne Reid, Hugh Quarshie, Thelma Barlow, Michelle Collins, Carey Mulligan, Derek Jacobi, Bernard Cribbins, Peter Davison, Phil Davis, Christopher Ryan, Georgia Moffett, Colin Spaull, Steve Pemberton, David Troughton and others. All housed in a binder. Fantastic collection.
From the collection of Angela Grant - Chacok - two Chacok made dresses, the first being a bodycon blue floral two piece with top (Size 3) and skirt (supplied with an autographed 8x10" photograph of Ms Grant wearing this outfit), the other a abstract three-piece comprising shawl, blouse (Size 2) and maxi skirt (Size 1). The blouse with sheer long-sleeve arms. Excellent condition. Angela Grant is a British actress best known for her appearances in four Carry On films including Carry On Up the Khyber and Carry On Girls. Before she began her acting career, she was a teenage fashion model for Michael Whittaker.
From the collection of Valerie Leon - ' The Beggar's Opera ' and ' Polly: Being The Second Part Of The Beggar's Opera ' by John Gay. The first volume appearing to be an unregistered copy from an edition of one thousand copies (this edition not numbered). Undated, but likely circa 1920. Retains original dust cover. ' Polly ' being a 1923 William Heinemann of London edition. Rare antique books, each complete with all plates present.
From the collection of Valerie Leon - collection of books - to include; a gifted copy of ' Film Review 2010 ' - gifted to Ms Leon by one of the authors - Michael Darvell (signed and dedicated to Valerie on the title page by Darvell). Along with a vintage WH Smith produced ' Screen Goddesses ' book (unsigned), a copy of ' The Authorised Biography Of John Gielgud ', and a first edition copy of ' The Gilbert & Sullivan Book ' (1952 by Leslie Baily). Supplied with an autographed colour photograph of Ms Leon, signed and dedicated neatly in blue ink to a light area of the image.
From the collection of Angela Grant - two vintage fur hats, the first being a Margaritta of London, and the second a Echt Seehund. One of leather construction, with a fur band. Both with maker's labels present. Supplied with an autographed signed 8x10" black and white photograph of Ms Grant. Angela Grant is a British actress best known for her appearances in four Carry On films including Carry On Up the Khyber and Carry On Girls. Before she began her acting career, she was a teenage fashion model for Michael Whittaker.
From the Estate of Peter Wyngarde - two costume jewellery bangles, owned and worn by Peter Wyngarde throughout his career. The first being a cubist form metal bangle, the other being an Islamic form bracelet with inter-locking snake designs. Likely worn in one of Wyngarde's many TV / Film / Theatre appearances.
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