J. K. Rowling, The Casual Vacancy, first edition, signed by the author, together with another by the same [UK, 2012] two volumes, comprising: The Casual Vacancy (2012, Book Signing Ticket from the Southbank Centre loosely inserted, original boards, spine ends very slightly creased, dust-jacket extremities very slightly faded, a very bright and handsome copy), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000, A8 (a) issue, dedication page signed by the author, original pictorial boards, lower crease split along spine, extremities rubbed), 8vo
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D. J. Salinger, Franney and Zooey, together with Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour an introduction, first editions [New York, 1957 and 1959] two volumes, both internally clean and crisp condition, Raise High the Roof Beam a later state, both in original cloth, dust-jackets clean and bright, some minor creasing to spines and extremities, 8vo
Louis de Bérniere, Works, first and limited editions, signed by the author [most UK, 1990-2016] A group of 18 works, comprising: The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts (1990), Senor Vivo & the Coca Lord (1991), The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman (1992), Does The Sun Rise over Dagenham (1990, original printed wrappers), Captain Corelli's Mandolin (1994), A Day Out for Mehmet Erbil (1999, Belmont Press, number 111 of 150 in a cloth spine), Red Dog (2001), Sunday Morning at the Centre of the World (2001, original printed wrappers), Captain Correlli's Mandolin (2001, The original film companion edition), Red Dog (2001, signed number 18 of 100, bound in full morocco with slip-case), Birds Without Wings (2004), Birds Without Wings (2004, number 61 of 100 copied bound in full morocco and signed by the author, with original slip-case), A Night Off For Prudente de Moraes (2004, Hay Festival Press, number 2 of 100 copies in cloth), A Walberswick Goodnight Story (2006, Tartarus Press, number 118 of 200 in paper wrappers signed by the author), A Partisan's Daughter (2008, number 15 of 100 in half cloth, original slip-case), Notwithstanding (2009), Gunter Weber's Confession (2010, Tartarus Press, unsigned, number 170 of 300 copies in paper wrappers), The Dust That Falls from Dreams (2015), Blue Dog (2016), all but one signed by the author, original boards or cloth unless specified, dust-jackets present where applicable, 8vo
Carol Shields, Works, first English or Canadian editions, most signed by the author [UK or Canada, 1994-2002] A group of 6 works, comprising: Various Miracles (1994, unsigned, UK), The Republic of Love (1992, unsigned, Toronto), Larry's Party (1997, signed and dated by the author), Dressing up for the Carnival (2000, signed by the author, UK), Unless (2002, signed, Toronto), Unless (2002, unsigned, UK), original cloth or boards, dust-jackets, all in fine condition, 8vo
Alan Sillitoe, Works, first editions, some signed by the author [UK, 1958-2001] A group of 6 works, comprising: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958, unsigned, dust-jacket a little rubbed at extremities), The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner (1959, unsigned, original Book Society jacket wraparound), Raw Material (1972, unsigned), Men Women and Children (1973, signed), Alligator Playground (1997, signed), Birthday (2001, signed), original cloth, dust-jackets, spines a little faded, 8vo
Iain Sinclair, Works, most first editions, signed by the author [UK, 1897-2003] A group of 5 works, comprising: White Chappell, Scarlett Tracings (1987, signed, head of dust-jacket torn without loss), Downriver (1991, signed), Slow Chocolate Autopsy (1997, signed limited edition, number 72 of 200, original slip-case), London Orbital (2002, signed), The Verbals (2003, signed) together with View from My Window (2003, signed, original printed wrappers) and 10 postcards of the author all together in a modern cloth slip-case, others in original cloth with dust-jackets where applicable, 8vo
Ali Smith, Works, most first editions, signed by the author [UK, 1995-2017] A group of 16 works, comprising: Free Love (1995, original printed wrappers), Like (1997), Other Stories and Other Stories (1998, original printed wrappers), Hotel World (2002), The Whole World and Other Stories (2003, original printed wrappers), Mays (2003, with an introduction by Ali Smith, original printed wrappers), It Don't Mean a Thing (2004, William Matthews Lecture, printed wrappers), The Accidental (2005), Supersonic 70s (2005, original printed wrappers), The Seer (2006, original printed wrappers), Writ (2006, original printed wrappers), Artful (2006), How to be Both (2014), Public Library (2015), Autumn (2016, original printed wraparound), Winter (2017, original printed wraparound), all signed by Smith, original cloth or boards unless specified, dust-jackets present where applicable, an excellent set, 8vo
Dodie Smith, The Hundred and One Dalmatians, first edition [London, 1956] single volume, internally crisp and near-fine condition, original blue cloth, spine lettered in silver, tail of spine very slightly bumped, original dust-jacket, exceptionally clean condition, not clipped, spine very slightly faded, slight closed tear to bottom edge of lower cover, spine ends and outer corners very slightly creased, overall an excellent copy, 8vo
Zadie Smith, Works, most first editions, signed by the author [London, 2000-2012] A group of 7 works, comprising: White Teeth (2000), Piece of Flesh (2001, original printed wrappers), The Autograph Man (2002), On Beauty (2005), Changing my Mind (2009, no dust-jacket as issued), Swing Time (2012), NW (2012), all signed by the author, many also dated by the author, original cloth, dust-jackets where applicable, 8vo
John Steinbeck, Works, first editions [UK and US, 1942-1958] three works, comprising: The Moon is Down (1942, small nick to dust-jacket with fractional loss, spine faded), East of Eden (1952, first US edition, ownership stamp to front free endpaper, dust-jacket extremities worn with loss), Once there was a War (1958, bookplate to front free endpaper, dust-jacket head worn with slight loss), original cloth, dust-jackets, 8vo
William Boyd, Publisher's file copy photocopy of School Ties typescript, signed by Boyd with a photograph and self-portrait of Boyd, both also signed [UK, c. 1985] 29 leaves of typescript, first leaf signed by Boyd, together with a single black and white photograph of Boyd, and a pencil drawing entitled self also signed by Boyd, all loosely inserted into plastic wallet, each folio c. 295 by 210 mm.
John Steinbeck, Sweet Thursday, first edition, signed by the author [New York, 1954] single volume, title printed in red and black and signed by the author, original decorated cloth, dust-jacket designed by Paul Galdone, very slight chips to spine ends otherwise excellent copy, 8vo An exceptionally clean and bright example of the work, scarcely seen signed.
Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a savage journey to the heart of the American Dream, illustrations by Ralph Steadman, first edition [U.S., 1971] single volume, internally clean and crisp condition, original cloth-backed boards, embossed design to upper cover in blind, dust-jacket with very slight darkening to edges, spine end with closed tear along lower edge, vertical crease along length of volume to upper cover, 8vo
Colm Toibin, Works, first and limited editions, most signed by the author [UK, 1987-2017] A group of 23 works, comprising: Walking along the Border (1987), Martyrs and Metaphors (1987, unsigned, original printed wrappers), The South (1990, original printed wrappers), The Heather Blazing (1992), The Sign of the Cross (1994), The Story of the Night (1996), The Modern Library (1999, also signed by co-author Carmen Callil), The Blackwater Light Ship (1999), The Irish Famine, A Documentary (2001), Lady Gregory’s Toothbrush (2002), The Master (2004), Beauty in a Broken Place (2004, signed limited edition number XIV of 20 bound in quarter goatskin), The Use of Reason (2006, original printed wrappers), A Long Winter (2006, signed limited edition number 43 of 50 in full cloth, with original slip-case), Mothers and Sons (2006), Brooklyn (2009, signed limited edition number XXV of 25 in full leather, with original slip-case), The Street (2010, signed limited edition number 34 of 50 in full leather, with original slip-case), The Empty Family (2010), The Testament of Mary (2012), New Ways to Kill Your Mother (2012), Nora Webster (2014, signed limited edition number 46 of 50 in full leather, with original slip-case), House of Names (2017, signed limited edition of 26 in full leather, this unnumbered, with original slip-case), House of Names (2017), all but one signed by the author, original cloth or boards, dust-jackets present where applicable, an excellent set, 8vo
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, first editions [George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954-1955] the complete set of 3 novels, comprising: The Fellowship of the Ring (1954, endpapers very slightly browned, bookseller's label to upper pastedown: “Blackwells Oxford England”, contemporary ink inscription “Brian Morris, Oxford, August 1954” to front free endpaper), The Two Towers (1954, endpapers and pastedowns a little spotted) The Return of the King (1955, contemporary ink inscription “Brian Morris, Worchester College, Oxford, Michaelmas 1955” to front free endpaper), each with a large folding map after Christopher Tolkien, all in original red cloth, spines lettered in gilt, top edges stained red, original publisher's red, black and gilt dust-jackets, first two mentioned with old tape markings lining inner edges of jackets, spines darkened and extremities rubbed, third volume top edges of covers and spine darkened, all with some light restoration to extremities, preserved in modern cloth drop-box, 8vo An attractive set of Tolkien's masterpiece trilogy, often considered the singlemost important work of fantasy literature in the twentieth century.
Sarah Waters, Works, first and limited editions, signed by the author [London, 1998-2014] A group of 5 works, comprising: Tipping the Velvet (1998, original printed wrappers), Fingersmith (2002), The Night Watch (2006, signed limited edition, number 109 of 1000 copies, original slip-case), The Little Stranger (2009), The Paying Guest (2014, signed, limited edition, number 871 of 1000 copies), all signed by the author, original cloth or boards where applicable, dust-jackets present when called for, an excellent set of works, 8vo
Mary Wesley, Works, most first editions, signed by the author [UK, 1969-1997] A group of 14 volumes, comprising: Speaking Terms (1969), The Sixth Seal (1969), The Sixth Seal (1969, revised edition), Jumping the Queue (1983), Haphazard House (1983), The Camomile Lawn (1984), Harnessing Peacocks (1985), The Vaccilations of Poppy Carew (1986), Not That Sort of Girl (1987), Second Fiddle (1988), A Sensible Life (1990), A Dubious Legacy (1992), An Imaginative Experience (1994), Part of the Furniture (1997), all signed by the author, all in original cloth or boards, dust-jackets, some spines slightly faded else very good set, 8vo
Roy C King- Silver mechanical bracelet watch, London 1973, the plain textured dial with black hands, to a textured stiff hinged bangle with adjustable buckle catch, in a Watches of Switzerland box Condition: Dial has minor loss to first S of Swiss, general wear to bezel, movement not tested is sold as seen, bracelet in good structural order, sold with an associated box - **General condition consistent with age
Diamond single stone ring, stamped '18ct' and 'LJI', the brilliant cut of approximately 0.25 carats, high claw set to an open work scroll head, with another ring into which the first sits to form an overall wider ring, similarly marked, size M, 8.4g gross Condition: The diamond approx 4.3mm is bright and white an of good clarity, the diamond ring sits in the middle of the two bands which are soldered together on the shank - **General condition consistent with age
Two William IV silver vinaigrettes of rectangular form, engine turned decoration and foliate scroll borders, the hinged covers with cartouche, the grille with pierced decoration, the first Birmingham 1835, sponsors mark of William Pugh, the second Birmingham 1836, sponsors mark possibly Thomas Shaw, largest 3.5cm wide, 1.2toz approx gross Condition: Decoration a little polished out. Some minor dents and scratches, both cartouches have initial decoration, hinges all work and lids close correctly. **General condition consistent with age.
Two late 19th/early 20th Century watercolour-decorated silk fans, the first depicting Cupid and a gathering of maidens in an Arcadian landscape, with mother-of-pearl sticks, 54cm opened, the second similar, 45.5cm, and a lace fan, 63.5cm (3) Condition: First item has medial breaks to both outer sticks, one pleated join is torn and frayed, others are coming away from the sticks, second item and third items are both sound - **General condition consistent with age
German Second World War vehicle first-aid kit (Vebandkasten), having red cross to top of metal tin with instructions dating to 1943 to inner lid with contents including; bandages, tourniquet, razors, needles, syringes and various medial bandages, 35cm wide Condition: Significant wear to top of metal tin with writing and red cross emblem still slightly visible, signs of general wear to all items within the first aid kit, would advise telephoning department for a more detailed condition report - **General condition consistent with age
German First World War Ersatz type 46 bayonet with 30cm length blade, groove blade with metal handle having simple grooves, within metal sabre, with leather frog, 42.5cm long Condition: Some general wear and rusting to handle and cross guard, oil stains to blade and some rusting - **General condition consistent with age
First World War German trench dagger by Gottlieb, with a 17cm length spear pointed blade, and slab sided wooden grips and simple grooved rib, 26cm long Condition: General wear to blade with slight signs of rust to cross guard, small chips and scratching to wooden handle and signs of rust and wear to sheath and leather frog - **General condition consistent with age
Seiko - British Military R.A.F. Issue First Generation Pilots chronograph wristwatch, stainless steel case, with fixed bars, signed black dial with 'P' within a circle, 3 sub-registers, screw-down case back engraved - 6645-99, 8673056, Broad Arrow, 10323/90, 013758, 7A28-7120, quartz movement, approximately 37mm diameter, on a Velcro NATO strap Condition: Movement currently functions, chronograph functions but needs attention as does not reset correctly, case and crystal have wear die to usage, strap worn. Watch was issued to Fleet Air Arm Helicopter pilot and is being sold for beneficiaries - **General condition consistent with age.
Sixty-two Gilbow Exclusive First Editions EFE 1/76 scale diecast bus and coach vehicle models, each boxed, (62) Conditoon Report:No evidence of smoke damage, boxes are generally good or better only edge and corner scuffs.In most cases the models do not look as though they have been out of their boxes.
Victorian book with ink sketch illustrations and verse written by Jane Frith and given as a gift to her friend Caroline Emily Shephard (nee Layard) who was the wife of the Reverend Canon John Shephard, then vicar of Eton Parish Church. The book cover has a painted vignette of Eton Parish Church and also a poker work to the reverse, the interior pages have sketches in ink of the church, font and window as well as selected verses chosen to support her friend who had just lost her first baby son circa 1868.
Four Harrington and Byrne stamp issues including The United Kingdom 1840 One Penny Used Mulready Envelope (£249 in 2017), The United Kingdom One Penny Black (£119 in 2017) First and Last Unused Penny Red Pair (£189 in 2017) and The United Kingdom King George V Seahorses Stamp Collection (retail £199 in 2017), all in issue folder with certificate of authenticity, total £756 retail cost in 2017
Six Harrington and Byrne stamp issues including Elizabeth II 1997 Machin Trial Stamp Set (retail £399 in 2017), 1969 5d Queen Elizabeth II 5d Stamp Error (retail £249 in 2017), 1936 King Edward VIII First Day Cover Pair (retail £199 in 2018), 1929 UPU Congress Stamp Collection (retail £39 in 2017), 1924-25 British Empire Exhibition Wembleys Stamp Collection (retail £99 in 2017) and The United Kingdom Wilding Series Unused Stamp Collection (£29 in 2018), all in issue folder with certificate of authenticity, total of £1014 retail cost
Forty-one Gilbow Exclusive First Editions EFE 1/76 scale diecast bus and coach vehicle models, each boxed, (41) Condition Report:No evidence of smoke damage, boxes are generally good or better only edge and corner scuffs.In most cases the models do not look as though they have been out of their boxes.
Cloth bound volume titled "Logs of H M Ships Nelson, Charybdis, Brisk, Challenger and Virago" as kept by Francis R Pelly Midshipman circa 1868 with pull out hand drawn plans of Australia, Sydney, Auckland, Queensland, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands etc. most detailed tracking the ships journeys, the first entry starts with HMS Nelson on Wednesday 8th January 1868 "HMS Nelson from Cape Town to Melbourne" and finishes Saturday 8th February 1868, continues with HMS Charybdis Sunday 9th February 1868 "Melbourne to Adelaide" and finishes Thursday 20th February 1868, continues with HMS Challenger Friday 21st February 1868 "Sydney to Brisbane" and "Brisbane to Sydney" and finishes Wednesday 18th March 1868, continues with HMS Brisk Thursday 19th March "Sydney to Auckland", "Sydney to the Bay of Islands", "Bay of Islands to Auckland", "Auckland to Sydney", "Sydney to Fiji Islands" finishes on Friday 17th July 1868, continues again with HMS Challenger on Saturday 18th July 1868 "Plan of Levuka Harbour", "Plan of Rewa Harbour", "Rewa to New Hebrides", "Port Inyang New Hebrides", "Tanna Island", "Vella Bay Sandwick Isle to New Caledonia", "New Caledonia to Sydney", "Plan of Dillon Bay", "Plan of Deception Island and Havannah Harbour", "Plan of Vila Harbour", "Plan of Noumea Harbour" and finishes Tuesday 29th September 1868, continues with HMS Virago on Wednesday 30th September "Sydney to Brisbane", "Brisbane to Cato Island", "Wreck Reef to Bell Bay", "Port Denison to Cape Yosh", "New Guinea to Cape Yosh", "Somerset to Port Denison", "Cape Bowling Green to Gladstone", "Auckland to Tazmania" and finishes Wednesday 4th June 1869.
WW1 interest, The Western Front drawings by Muirhead Bone from 1916-1917 containing drawings of Tanks, Trenches, Weapons, Soldiers etc., The Graphic Extras The First Phase of the Great War by Hilliard Atteridge, Lille Before and During the War 1919, War Pictures by British Artists No 1 war at Sea etc.
Fifty Gilbow Exclusive First Editions EFE 1/76 scale diecast bus and coach vehicle models, each boxed, (50)Condition Report:No evidence of smoke damage, boxes are generally good or better only edge and corner scuffs.In most cases the models do not look as though they have been out of their boxes.

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