Telfair (Charles). Some Account of the State of Slavery at Mauritius, since the British Occupation, in 1810; in Refutation of Anonymous Charges Promulgated against Government and that Colony, 2nd edition, 1830, half title, advertisement leaf at end, one or two light spots, original boards, upper cover detached, spine chipped, 8vo Telfair was private secretary to Governor Farquhar, and attempted to create a model estate at Bel Ombre, with improved living conditions for his slave labourers, this being his response to the Anti-Slavery Reporter's account of muderous brutality by sugar estate holders. The present work is not so much a second edition, as a second issue, printed in London in the same year as it had been first issued in Mauritius itself, by the publishers Vallet & Asselin of Port Louis. See Toussaint A487.~(1)
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*Wetzel (Johann Jakob). Voyage Pittoresque au Lac de Geneve ou Leman, Zurich, Orell, Fussli et Compagnie, 1820, 10 highly-finished hand-coloured aquatints on wove paper, heightened with gum arabic, watermarked J Whatman Turkey Mill (2 sheets dated 1825 and 1829), five of the plates engraved by F. Hegi, and five by Hurlimann after Wetzel, plate size 25 x 32.5 cm (9.75 x 12.75 ins), sheet size 29.5 x 43.5 cm (11.6 x 17.1 ins), except Chateau de Chillon trimmed to plate margins, the sheet now measuring 24.8 x 32.5 cm (9.75 x 12.75 ins), generally in very good condition, loose, without letterpress (except for the half-title and title page only), together with 9 (of 15) similar hand-coloured aquatint views from Wetzel's Voyage Pittoresque aux Lacs Majeur et de Lugano, [Zurich, Orell, Fussli, 1813], by C. Rordorf after Wetzel on wove paper, several watermarked J Whatman Turkey Mill, and dated 1825 or 1829, plate size 25.5 x 33 cm (10 x 13 ins), sheet size 29.8 x 44 cm (11.75 x 17.25 ins), plus 5 similar fine hand-coloured aquatints by Rordorf and Hegi after Wetzel from Voyage Pittoresque aux Lacs de Thoune, Brienz, Luzern et Sarnen, Zurich, Orell Fussli, 1827, similar sizes, except view of Tracht trimmed to plate margins, and view of Brienz with closed tear to lower margin (not touching image), all loosely contained together in one original publisher's portfolio boards with printed paper label to upper cover, rubbed, soiled and some wear, folio The titles of the first set of views are: Genˆve, Nyon, Morges, Lausanne, Vue de Glerole et de St. Saphorin, Vevey, Montreux, Chateau de Chillon, St. Gingoulph and Thonon. The views of Lake Maggiore and Lugano present are: Locarno, Luvino, Laveno, Les Isles Borrom‚es, Isola Bella, La Statue de St. Charles Borrom‚e, Lugano dessin‚ au pied du St. Salvadore, Bissone and Maroggio. The views from the third series present are: Unterseen, Vue du Lac de Brienz, Brienz, Tracht, and Kayserstuhl, with an additional colour aquantint view of Stresa on Lake Maggiore. A collection of 25 fine coloured aquatint views of Switzerland, after Johann Jakob Wetzel (1781-1834), generally considered amongst the finest aquatint views of Switzerland published in the 19th century, all of which are relatively rare. (25)
Hervey (James). Theron and Aspasio: or, A series of dialogues and letters, upon the most important and interesting subjects, 3 volumes, 1755, bookplate of Macclesfield South Library, Shirburn Castle to front pastedown of each volume, contemporary uniform mottled full calf, gilt decorated spines, a little rubbed and some marks (generally in good condition), 8vo, together with Boswell (James), The Life of Samuel Johnson, 4 volumes, 3rd edition, revised and augmented, 1799, bookplate of Sir Marcus Somerville to front pastedown of first volume, and with his signature in ink to title of each volume, contemporary uniform full tree calf, gilt decorated spines, rubbed and upper cover to first volume detached, 8vo, plus other 18th and 19th century English literature and history including Works of Alexander Pope, 9 volumes, 1760, Watson's Chemical Essays, 5 volumes, 4th edition, 1787, etc., all leather bound, 8vo (approximately 115 volumes), (4 shelves)
Ashburton (Charles Alfred). A New and Complete History of England, from the first settlement of Brutus, upwards of one thousand years before Julius Caesar, to the year 1793, circa 1793, engraved frontispiece, 81 engraved plates, including three folding maps of Great Britain, Ireland and France, text in double column, occasional light offsetting, bookplate of Sir Thomas Hesketh, contemporary calf gilt, old reback, covers rubbed with some edge wear, folio (1)
Alexander (William). Recreations with the Muses, by William Earle of Stirline, 3 parts in 1 volume, 1st edition, 1637, title within ornamental woodcut border (foremargin closely trimmed and a little shaved at top), first and final blanks present, small excision to one blank foremargin, a few minor spots, bookplates of Sir Robert Preston and Robert S. Pirie to front pastedown and contemporary ownership signature of Mary Starkey to initial blank, contemporary calf rebacked with original spine relaid, rubbed and slight corner wear, folio A small number of copies have a portrait, but this may have been added only to presentation copies. Pforzheimer 5. (1)
[Ames, Richard]. The Jacobite Conventicle. A Poem, 1st edition, R. Stafford, 1692, [4],22,[2]pp., some dust-soiling, disbound 8vo, (Wing A2984), together with [Lyttleton, George], The Court-Secret: A Melancholy Truth. Now first Translated from the Original Arabic. By an Adept in the Oriental Tongues, London: T. Cooper, 1742, 43pp., manuscript list to verso of title and slight paper thining, dust-soiling & toning, paper wrappers, marked, slim 8vo, with [Ferguson, Robert], The History of the Revolution, 1st edition, Printed in the Year, 1706, [4],64pp., armorial bookplate of George Lockhart of Carnwarth to verso of title, slight tear at head, dust-soiling mostly at front & rear, disbound 4to, plus others, mostly late 17th century disbound pamphlets (11)
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[Ancillon, Charles]. Eunuchism Display'd. Describing all the different Sorts of Eunuchs; the Esteem they have met with in the World, and how they came to be made so. Wherein principally is examin'd, whether they are capable of Marriage, and if they ought to be suffer'd to enter into that State... Occasion'd by a young Lady's falling in Love with Nicolini, who sung in the Opera at the Hay-Market, and to whom she had like to have been Married..., 1st English edition, printed for E. Curll, 1718, without A1 as usual (blank?), 12pp. publisher's catalogue at rear, occasional minor spotting and marks, first few leaves with minor fraying to lower blank margin, contemporary sheep, discreet repairs to joints, extremities rubbed, large 12mo ESTC T75792. Scarce important treatise on castrati, it is a translation by Robert Samber of 'Trait‚ des Eunuques', first published in 1707. Publisher Edmund Curll was renowned for the unscrupulous manner in which he operated and the scandalous and titillating nature of many of his publications. In an article in the 'Weekly Journal' (attributed to Defoe) the writer coined the word 'Curlicism' to describe the publisher's extraordinary activities, to which Curll responded with a pamphlet entitled 'Curlicism Display'd'. (1)
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[Bage, Robert]. Man As He Is. A Novel, 4 volumes, 1st edition, Minerva Press, 1792, bound without half titles, a few minor spots and light marginal toning, armorial bookplates of Kinnaird, contemporary half calf, spines with red and green labels and gilt decoration, a little rubbed, 12mo Robert Bage (1730-1801) was a paper-maker and Quaker friend of Erasmus Darwin. Inspired by the American and French revolutions his novels reflected his desire to change contemporary attitudes through strong support for women's rights, and opposition to slavery, cruelty, war and duelling. Man As He Is is his fifth novel, the first being Mount Henneth, published in 1781. (4)
Baldwin (William). A Treatise of Morall Philosophie: Wherein is Contained the worthy sayings of Philosophers Emperours, Kings, and Orators..., First gathered & set forth by William Bauldwin, and now the ninthtime [sic] since inlarged by Thomas Palfreyman, Gentleman, printed by William Stansby, circa 1635, woodcut initials and head-pieces, some light staining and occasional marks, final third of text block with minor worm damage to tail of gutters, front free endpaper with early ink annotations and names to both sides, lacking pastedowns, contemporary blind-ruled sheep, rubbed and lightly stained, front board with two small worm holes to lower right corner, small 8vo, together with Norris (John), The Theory and Regulation of Love, A Moral Essay, in Two Parts. To which are added Letters Philosophical and Moral between the Author and Dr Henry More, 1st edition, Oxford: printed at the Theatre for Hen. Clements, 1688, with initial imprimatur leaf and final errata & advertisement leaf, imprimatur leaf with early manuscript annotations to recto, some leaves with water staining to upper margins, a few middle leaves with minor insect damage to blank gutter, contemporary calf, rubbed, rebacked, small 8vo First item: ESTC S113585; second item: Wing N1272. (2)
Beeton (Mrs. Isabella). The Book of Household Management; comprising information for the mistress, housekeeper, cook, kitchen-maid, butler, footman..., 1st edition, S.O. Beeton, 1861, colour frontispiece lacking, additional colour lithographed title, 12 colour lithographed plates, numerous wood engraved illustrations to text throughout, some spotting, mainly to margins, first and last few leaves with some light browning and spotting, original maroon morocco-backed blue cloth gilt, slightly rubbed to outer edges, some fraying to head and foot of spine, and with partial vertical split to spine, thick 8vo Cagle 561; Axford p. 38, Bitting p. 32, Simon Bibliotheca Gastronomica 186. (1)
Bible [English]. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old Testament and the New..., printed by the Company of Stationers, 1650, general and New Testament woodcut titles both present, woodcut head-piece of the Garden of Eden to head of first page of Genesis, main title with some marks and a little fraying to edges (generally without loss), final leaf with some marks and creases and minor marginal fraying, contemporary gilt-decorated full calf, lacking rear cover, upper cover detached, some wear to edges, 8vo Herbert 622. (1)
Bible [English]. Portion of English Bible, early 17th century, printed in black letter, volume comprising part of Old Testament from II Chronicles 23:2 to end of Malachi only, interleaved throughout with extensive early 18th century neatly written manuscript notes & commentary and few marginal notes, the first leaf with title 'An Abridgemt. of Scripture Chronology translated from ye French in ye End of ye Histoire de la Bible printed at Antwerp by Mortier 1700', few marginal notes close trimmed, some toning & dust-soiling to first & last few leaves, manuscript inscription to upper pastedown 'Ex Dono Tho. Cookes Winford Bart.' (possibly of Norgrove Court, Worcestershire), contemporary calf, joints splitting and some wear, 4to, plus three other defective 18th century antiquarian Sold with all faults, not subject to return. (4)
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[Bignon, Jean Paul]. The Adventures of Abdalla, Son of Hanif, sent by the Sultan of the Indies, to make a Discovery of the Island of Borico, where the Fountain which restores past youth is supposed to be found. Also an account of the Travels of Rouschen, a Persian Lady to the Topsy-Turvy Island, undiscover'd to this day. The whole intermix'd with several curious and instructive Histories. Translated into French from an Arabick Manuscript found at Batavia by Mr. de Sandisson, and now done into English by William Hatchett, 1st English edition, 1729, eight engraved plates, advertisement leaves at end, occasional water stains and light soiling, previous owner signature to title, modern morocco-backed boards, 8vo First English edition of Bignon's collection of exotic fantasy adventures in strange lands, featuring giants, fairies, flying horses and princesses. (1)
Bindings. A New and General Biographical Dictionary, Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation, Particularly the British and Irish..., 12 volumes, 1761-67, occasional light staining of first few volumes and some slight browning, bookplate of George de Ligne Gregory, contemporary calf with contrasting leather spine labels, minor wear, 8vo (12)
Bishop (George). New-England Judged, by the Spirit of the Lord, In Two Parts. First, Containing a Brief Relation of the Sufferings of the People call'd Quakers in New-England, from the Time of their first Arrival there, in the Year 1656 to the Year 1660... Second part, Being a farther Relation of the Cruel and Bloody Sufferings of the People call'd Quakers... from anno 1660 to anno 1665... Also an Answer to Cotton Mather's Abuses of the said People... printed anno 1702, 3 parts in one, 2nd edition, 1703, advertisement leaf at end, occasional marginalia, presentation inscription William Chapman to John Chapman, 1775 at head of title, and William Chapman's ownership inscription, 1748 to front blank, occasional light spotting and soiling, wormtrack to index leaves at end affecting some lettering, endpapers renewed, contemporary calf, rebacked, 8vo Early most complete edition on New England's religious intolerance. (1)
Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus ). Five Bookes, of Philosophicall Comfort, full of Christian Consolation, written 1000 yeeres since. Newly Translated out of Latine, together with Marginall Notes, explaining the obscurest places, 1st Michael Walpole translation, 1609, title with woodcut device, woodcut initials and head-pieces, lacking A1 blank, one or two lower corners with small insect damage, a few words underlined and occasional marginalia, a little light spotting, later half calf, rebacked, 8vo STC 3202. The first seventeenth translation of a key text of classical philosophy by Elizabethan Jesuit Michael Walpole, in the form of a dialogue between the author and philosophy. (1)
Charles II. The Rates of Merchandise, That is to say, the Subsidy of Tonnage, Subsidy of Poundage, and the Subsidy of Woollen Clothes or Old-Drapery, as they are Rated and Agreed on by the Commons House of Parliament..., 1st edition, Edward Husbands & Thomas Newcomb, 1660, [2],58,[2]pp., disbound slim folio, (Wing E922 where it is confusingly & incorrectly described as 'another edition' of the 1642 rates), together with [Glanvill, Joseph], An Account of Mr. Ferguson his Common-Place-Book, in Two Letters, 1st edition, Andrew Clark for Walter Kettilby, 1675, [2],35,[1]pp., lacking A1 blank, light dust-soiling mostly to first & last leaves, disbound 4to, (Wing G798), with Trap ad Crucem; or, the Papists Watch-word. Being an Impartial Account of some late Informations taken before several of his MAjesties Justices of the Peace in and about the City of London. Also a Relation of the several Fires that of late have hapened in and about the said City. Published for Publick good, and particularly for Caution to the said City, 1st edition, Printed in the Year, 1670, 24pp., some dust-soiling, disbound 4to, (Wing T2029), plus four others similar (7)
Charron (Pierre). Of wisdome Three Bookes written in French by Peter Charro[n] Doctr of Lawe in Paris. Translated by Samson Lennard, London: Printed [at Eliots Court Press] for Edward Blount & Will. Aspley, [1615?], [34],265,270-475,478-588,[2]pp., engraved title by William Hole, sewing to gathering G partly broken and leaves G10-7 loose and a little frayed, contemporary calf, joints split and some wear, 19th century leather title label to spine (worn), green woven ties defective, 4to, together with Percy (Thomas). Reliques of Ancient English Poetry: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, and other Pieces of our earlier Poets, 3 volumes, 2nd edition, 1767, half titles, engraved frontispiece to volume I, titles with engraved vignettes, scattered light spotting, bookplates, booklabels of Graham Pollard, contemporary mottled calf, spines with red and blue labels and gilt decoration, slightly rubbed, 8vo STC 5052, ESTC S107768. Identification of printer from STC, for the first work. (4)
Clarke (Samuel). A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late Learned Mr. Leibnitz, and Dr. Clarke, in the Years 1715 and 1716. Relating to the Principles of Natural Philosophy and Religion. With an Appendix. To which are added, Letters to Dr. Clarke concerning Liberty and Necessity... also Remarks upon a Book, Entituled, A Philosophical Enquiry concerning Human Liberty, 3 parts in one, 1st edition, printed for James Knapton, 1717, text in French and English, separate title to each part, publisher's advertisement leaf at rear, some light spotting, mostly to first and final leaves, early ownership signature at head of title and related armorial bookplate of W. Wynne on front pastedown, with book ticket of David Arthur Pailin below, hinges split, contemporary Cambridge pane calf, slightly rubbed, joints splitting, 8vo (1)
Dickens (Charles). Oliver Twist, 3 volumes, 1st edition, 2nd issue, Richard Bentley, 1838, second issue with 'Charles Dickens' not 'Boz' on title-page and with 'Fireside' plate replaced, half-titles to volumes 1 and 2 (all called-for), twenty-four etched plates by George Cruikshank, including frontispieces, spotted, first volume with 4pp. publishers advertisements at rear, volume three with advertisement leaf preceding frontispiece (with adhesive tape repair at gutter between the two), volume one with front hinge splitting, rough-trimmed, original blindstamped brown cloth, some marks, faded spines chipped and frayed at ends, volumes one and three with spines detached at lower joint, former with lower board just holding to torn free endpaper, 8vo Smith I, 4. (3)
Dickens (Charles). The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, 1st bookform edition, Chapman and Hall, 1839, engraved portrait frontispiece, and thirty-nine etched plates by Hablot K. Browne, some light toning and spotting to plates, half-title discarded, marbled endpapers and edges, early 20th century terracotta morocco gilt, spine a little rubbed and faded, 8vo, together with Little Dorrit, 1st bookform edition, Bradbury and Evans, 1857, bound from the parts, etched frontispiece, additional title, and thirty-eight plates, plates spotted and some with marginal water-staining, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, remainder rough-trimmed, 19th century green half morocco by C. Hardy, with his ink stamp on verso of front free endpaper, slight rubbing to extremities and spine faded, gilt rule decorated raised bands, gilt lettered direct in second and third compartments, remainder with gilt quatrefoil tool and matching cornerpieces, upper cover with some surface loss to marbled paper, 8vo, plus The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit, 1st edition, Chapman and Hall, 1844, etched frontispiece, additional title, and thirty-eight plates, plates spotted and toned, half-title discarded, P8 with small piece torn from lower blank margin, contemporary half calf, rubbed, spine faded, 8vo, plus eighteen others by or about Dickens, including other first editions (21)
Billings (Robert William). The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland, 4 volumes, 1852, wood-engraved titles and illustrations to text, 240 uncoloured engraved plates, a little spotting and staining throughout, near contemporary manuscript ownership signature to first front blank, contemporary blind stamped calf with gilt decorated spine, a little rubbed and worn, 4to (4)
Estella (Diego de). The Contempte of the World, and the Vanitie thereof..., And of Late Translated out of Italian into Englishe, with Convenient Tables in the End of the Booke, 3 parts in 1, [Rouen, 1584], woodcuts to title, title verso and final leaf of index verso (torn with loss of lower third of leaf), lacks A3? (second leaf of Epistle), some soiling and browning at front and rear, title-page shaved at foremargin and lower margin with loss of imprint date, tightly bound and with a little damage to inner margin of A2, contemporary calf, rubbed, 12mo First published in Toledo in 1562, this is the first English edition, translated by George Cotton. STC 10541. (1)
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[Evelyn, John]. The State of France, as it Stood in the IXth yeer of this Present Monarch, Lewis XIIII, Written to a Friend by J.E., 1st edition, 1652, title printed in red and black, with engraved vignette of the author's monogram, first and last few leaves with minor staining to fore-edges, small hole to preliminary blank, lacking rear free endpaper, original blind-tooled sheep, rubbed and scuffed, 12mo Provenance: Ex libris Robert S. Pirie (1934-2015), a bibliophile who amassed an important collection of 16th and 17th century English literature (with his bookplate to front pastedown). Keynes 3. (1)
Everett (George, Shipwright). The Path-way to Peace and Profit: or, Truth in its Plain Dress, wherein is Methodically set forth a sure and certain Way for the more speedy and effectual Building and Repairing Their Majesties Royal Navy, by such Means, as may be saved more than One Hundred Thousand Pound per Annum. Together with a proposed Method for the Raising and Saving of Moneys for Monthly Payments accordingly. As also proper Rules and Methods, observable toward the making a Regulation in their Majesties Yards, 1st edition, Printed for the Author, 1694, [8],23,[1]pp., occasional light dust-soiling, original wrappers stitched as issued, spine edge and extremities worn, dust & finger-soiled, slim 4to Goldsmiths 3010, Wing E3548, not in Kress. Writing from first-hand experience, Everett was one of the main figures after Pepys in bringing attention to the importance of a strong navy to the English economy at the end of the 17th century. (1)
Guillim (John). A Display of Heraldrie: Manifesting a more easie accesse to the knowledge thereof then hath beene hitherto published by any, through the benefit of method, whereinto it is now reduced by the industry of Joh. Guillim Purseuant of Armes, 1st edition, 2nd issue, London: Printed by William Hall for Raphe Mab, 1611, title within architectural woodcut border (repaired to margins), numerous woodcut armorials some full-page (mostly with early hand-colouring), colophon dated 1610, D2-D4 with repaired horizontal closed cut at foot, final three leaves repaired to upper outer corners, front free blank with manuscript shield and ownership signature of Robert Pilts (leaf torn with loss and repaired), bound with at rear twenty-seven leaves of manuscript index (some leaves blank), some dampstaining at head, dust-soiling and occasional marks, late 19th/early 20th century half morocco gilt, joints & extremities rubbed, folio STC 12501, ESTC S120346. Second issue of the first edition dated 1611 on title. (1)
Hall (Joseph). Pharisaisme and Christianitie: Compared and set forth in a sermon at Paules Crosse, May 1. 1608, printed by H.L. for Samuel Macham, 1609, 87 pp., title within architectural woodcut border, lacking front blank, a little light soiling, previous owner signature, later half calf, rubbed, 8vo STC 12701. The second issue, first published in 1608. (1)
Haywood (Eliza). A Spy on the Conjurer. Or, a Collection of Surprising and Diverting Stories, with Merry and Ingenious Letters. By way of the Memoirs of the Famous Mr. Duncan Campbell, demonstrating the astonishing Foresight of that Wonderful Deaf and Dumb man. The whole being Moral and Instructive, reissue, 1725, engraved frontispiece depicting 20 hands signing 20 letters of the alphabet (close-trimmed at fore margin), some soiling and spotting, one or two closed tears and early annotations, two small holes in title where previous owner names erased, later calf-backed boards, spine a little faded, 8vo Scarce. First published in 1724, and in common with Daniel Defoe, Haywood found the fortune-teller Campbell to be an amusing charlatan, having observed him for some twenty years. The contents, in a series of letters contain intriguing anecdotes i.e. 'From a Servant-Maid under Temptations from her Master', 'From a young man who had three women in Love with him', and 'Another Performance of Mr. Campbell's relation to Witchcraft'. (1)
Heigham (John). Sacrae Heptades, or Seaven Problems concerning Antichrist... necessarie to be read and knowne of all men, who professe Christ Jesus..., by T.S., [Amsterdam], Printed in the yeare M.DC.XXV., 1625, [20], 215 pages, 2-line contemporary ink marginal annotation to A4, minor soiling to title, modern antique-style marbled boards, small 4to, together with Montagu (Richard), A Gagg for the New Gospell? No: A New Gagg for an Old Goose. Who would needes undertake to stop all Protestants mouths for ever, with 276. places out of their owne English Bibles. Or An Answere to a late Abridger of Controversies, and Belyar of the Protestants Doctrine, 1st edition, printed by Thomas Snodham for Matthew Lownes and William Barret, 1624, [48], 328 pages, woodcut initials, some minor dampmarking to fore-margins towards rear of volume, with final 3 leaves neatly re-strengthened, contemporary full plain calf, modern good-quality reback, rubbed and minor wear to extremities, small 4to STC 21492 & 18038. The first work also attributed to George Sandys. The second work a response to Matthew Kellison's Gagge of the Reformed Gospell published in 1623. (2)
King (William, Archbishop of Dublin). A Discourse concerning the Inventions of Men in the Worship of God, by the Right Reverend Dr. William King, Lord Bishop of London-Derry, London: William Keblewhite, 1694, contemporary speckled calf, blind embossed emblem of Raphoe Diocesan Library to upper board, hole to leather on lower board, light wear at head & foot of spine, 8vo, (Wing K526), together with Raymond (George), The Pattern of Pure and Undefiled Religion, Exhibition in the Preaching and Life of the Holy Jesus: Shewing the true Genius and Spirit of Christianity..., London: George Kettilby, 1689, lacking imprimateur leaf A1 and first leaf of the introduction (A8), contemporary calf, 8vo, plus Charnock (Stephen), Two Discourses: The First, of Man's Enmity to God, from Rom. viii. 7. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God..., The Second, of the Salvation of Sinners, from I Tim i. 15..., Publish'd from his Original Manuscripts by Mr Edward Veel, London: Tho. Cockerill, 1699, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked, boards worn at edges, 8vo, (Wing C3713) (3)
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[Le Roy, Marin, Seigneur de Gomberville]. The History of Polexander: In Five Bookes, done into English by William Browne, 2 parts in 1 volume, 1st edition in English, 1st issue, 1647, woodcut device to title, second part separately paginated, a little dust-soiling and old light waterstaining to marginal extremities of first few leaves, title neatly rehinged, contemporary ownership inscription for Catherine Holt to front free endpaper, ex libris Agnew of Lochnaw (armorial bookplate), Robert S. Pirie and Bent Juel-Jensen with labels to front pastedown, contemporary mottled calf with spine label, a little wear to extremities and slightly cracked on joints, folio In this picaresque novel (first published in French in 1645) the hero travels the world in search of the island home of the elusive Princess Alcidiane. His wanderings take him to diverse places including West Africa and Benin, the Canary Islands, the Antilles, and especially Mexico, much of whose history is recounted. Esdaile p. 259; Wing G1025. (1)
Radio/Theatre interest, two 1970s radio scripts for The Navy Lark, series twelve, No 3 and No 4, issued to Tenniel Evens who played the character Leading Seaman Goldstein in the program that was first transmitted on radio 2 on Sunday 30th May 1971 and Sunday 6th June 1971. Both scripts have the initials TE written in biro to the top of each script
Six Harry Potter books to include: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'; 'Harry Pottery and the Order of the Phoenix', some first editions. (6)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: 1st Editions: Order of the Phoenix (all 3 editions) and Goblet of FireThe other two we do not believe are 1st editions
Wiliam Grant Murray, (British, 1877-1950, former Principle of Swansea Art School and first curator of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea), 'On the Towy, from Dryslwyn Bridge', signed with monogram and dated: 1948, watercolours. Provenance: from the estate of Phillip Y. Davies, deceased.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appearing in good original condition, no obvious damage, annotated by the artist verso.34 x 51cm.
Box of assorted silver proof coins to include: 2002, Her Majesty the Queen Golden Jubilee £5 coin, boxed; the first birthday of HRH Prince George of Cambridge £5 coin, boxed; silver proof memorial crown £5 coin, boxed; 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, 2016, UK £5 silver proof Piedfort coin, boxed; 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill, 2015, UK £5 silver piedfort proof coin, boxed and two 2016 silver 6p coins, boxed.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
LOTTO DI DUE OROLOGI DA TASCA A REMONTOIR IN ORO, UNO DI MARCA OMEGA, PERIODO FINE 1800 E 1920 Casse a quattro corpi in oro 18K con cuvette in metallo dorato, il primo liscio e l'Omega decorato con incisioni a righe verticali sul fondello, cuvette firmata “Omega". Quadranti rispettivamente in smalto bianco con numeri romani e l’altro argentato con numeri arabi, quadrantino dei secondi in basso per entrambi. Lancette Breguet. Meccaniche a remontoir, la prima anonima e l’altra firmata, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere bimetallico con viti, spirale Breguet. Diametro: 47 e 50 mm | Peso: 141 gr Note: lancetta dei minuti non pertinente. - TWO KEY-LESS GOLD POCKET WATCHES, ONE SIGNED OMEGA, END OF 19TH CENTURY AND 1920 Four body gold cases and gilded domes, first one polished and second one decorated on the back with vertical engravings, dome signed “Omega”. Dials respectively in white enamel with Roman numerals and silvered with Arabic indexes. Both with subsidiary seconds dials. Breguet hands. Key-less movements, one anonymous and one signed, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet hairspring. Diameter Ø: 47 and 50 mm | Weight: 141 gr Note: not original minute hand. € 500
LOTTO DI DUE OROLOGI A PENDANTIF A REMONTOIR IN ORO, PERIODO 1910 Casse a quattro corpi in oro, la prima incisa sulla lunetta e sul bordo del fondello, la seconda con applicazioni floreali sui bordi e fondello con monogramma inciso. Cuvette in metallo dorato per entrambi, una con annesso ciondolo portafoto dorato. Quadranti in smalto bianco, numeri arabi per le ore. Lancette stile Luigi XV. Meccaniche a remontoir a ponti separati, una anonima e l’altra siglata “LeCoultre & Cie", scappamento a cilindro, bilanciere anulare e spirale piana. Diametro Ø: 30 e 29 mm | Peso: 43gr (senza ciondolo) - TWO KEY-LESS GOLD PENDANT WATCHES, 1910 Four body gold cases, first one engraved on bezel and on the back’s edge, second one with applied floral motifs on edges and engraved monogram on the back. Both with gilt domes, one with gilded attached photo frame pendant. White enamel dials, Arabic hours numeral. Louis XV style hands. Key-less bridge movements, one anonymous and one signed “LeCoultre & Cie”, cylinder escapement, annular balance and flat hairspring. Diameter Ø: 30 and 29 mm | Weight: 43gr (without trinket) € 650
LOTTO DI DUE OROLOGI A CHIAVETTA E A REMONTOIR IN ORO, PERIODO 1870 E 1900 Casse in oro a tre e quattro corpi, fondelli lavorati a guilloché, il secondo con scudo e decori floreali ombreggiati, cuvette incisa con nome. Quadranti in smalto bianco con numerazione romana per le ore, il primo con secondi in basso. Meccanica a fusée firmata “Thos Howard", carica a conoide, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere anulare, ponte inciso. Movimento a remontoir anonimo, ponti separati, scappamento a cilindro, bilanciere anulare. Diametro Ø: 49 e 46 mm | Peso: 159 gr Note: orologio a remontoir con difetti al quadrante e cassa con ammaccature; a fusée con lievi tracce di ruggine, quadrante filée. - TWO KEY-WINDING AND KEY-LESS GOLD POCKET WATCHES, 1870 AND 1900 Three and four body gold cases, engine turned back, second one with with engraved shield and shaded floral decorations, dome engraved with a name. White enamel dial, Roman hour numerals, first one with subsidiary seconds. Key-Winding movement signed “Thos Howard", fusee, lever escapement, annular balance, engraved bridge. Anonymous key-less bridge movement with cylinder escapement and annular balance. Diameter Ø: 49 e 46 mm | Weight: 159 gr Note: key-less watch, flaw on dial and case; fusee with slight trace of rust, hairline crack on dial. € 700
LOTTO DI DUE OROLOGI A REMONTOIR, PERIODO 1880 E INIZI 1900 Casse rispettivamente a quattro corpi in oro decorata con incisioni a volute e motivi floreali e l’altra a corpo unico liscio. Quadranti in smalto bianco con numeri arabi e l’altro argentato con numeri romani firmato “Lamonden”. Lancette in stile Luigi XVI e a pera. Il primo con meccanica anonima, scappamento a cilindro, bilanciere bimetallico con viti, spirale Breguet. Diametro Ø: 39 e 43 mm Note: quadrante filée. - TWO KEY-LESS POCKET WATCHES, 1880 AND EARLY 1900S Cases respectively four body gold case engraved with scrolls and floral motives, the other polished one-body. Dials in white enamel with Arabic numerals and silvered signed “Lamonden” with Roman numerals. Louis XVI style and “pear" hands. First one watch with anonymous movement, cylinder escapement, bimetallic balance with screws, Breguet hairspring. Diameter Ø: 39 and 43 mm Note: hairline crack on dial. € 600
OROLOGIO DA POLSO DA UOMO OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MOON WATCH APOLLO XI REF. ST145022, 1989 CIRCA Cassa large-tonneau a tre corpi in acciaio, anse sfaccettate, sulla carrure inciso "Apollo XI 1969”, lunetta in acciaio con inserto nero e graduazione tachimetrica a 500 unità, fondello a vite siglato "Omega Speedmaster - First Watch Worn On The Moon, Flight-Qualified by Nasa for all Manned Space Missions”, pulsanti a pompa e corona di carica a tiretto. Cinturino n.1450 in acciaio a maglie con chiusura deployant. Quadrante nero opaco, indici luminosi a bastone, suddivisione esterna dei minuti/secondi, quadranti ausiliari ribassati dei secondi, dei contatori delle 12 ore e 30 minuti. Lancette a bastone bianche e luminescenti, lancetta luminosa a freccia per il cronografo Movimento a carica manuale, siglato “Omega", cal. 861, n. 48255715, copripolvere antimagnetico, rifinitura dorata, rotismi e leveraggio del crono nichelato, 17 rubini, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere monomettalico, spirale piana, antiurto, sistema di microregistrazione. Diametro Ø: 42 mm Note: lievi graffi. - MAN’S WRISTWATCH OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL MOON WATCH APOLLO XI REF. ST145022, CIRCA 1989 Large-tonneau shaped three body stainless steel case, faceted lugs, "Apollo XI 1969” engraved on the band, steel bezel with black insert with graduated tachymeter up to 500 units, screwed case back signed "Omega Speedmaster - First Watch Worn On The Moon, Flight-Qualified by Nasa for all Manned Space Missions”, pump push button and no-screw type crown. Stainless steel link bracelet n.1450 with deployant. Matte black dial, luminous bâton indexes, outer minute/seconds division, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and the 30-min register. White and luminescent bâton hands, white luminous arrow hand for chronograph. Manual winding movement, signed “Omega”, cal. 861, n. 48255715, antimagnetic dustcover, gilt-colored, nickel-finished chronograph gears and leverages, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat hairspring, shock-absorber, micrometer regulator. Diameter Ø: 42 mm Note: slight scratches. € 1800
OROLOGIO DA POLSO DA UOMO ROLEX OYSTER CHRONOGRAPHE, REF. 6034, 1953 CIRCA Cassa tonneau a due corpi in oro 18K, water-resistant, n. 944115, anse classiche, pulsanti a pompa del cronografo, corona di carica e fondello a vite, all’interno punzoni e marchio Rolex. Cinturino in pelle nera e fibbia in oro originali Rolex. Quadrante "matte" argentato, firmato "Rolex Oyster Chronographe” con la corona Rolex applicata, scritta "Anti-Magnetique” dritta, indici romboidali applicati e affiancati da un punto di trizio, divisione dei minuti/secondi a quinti a numeri arabi, quadrantini ribassati dei secondi, dei contatori dei 30 minuti e delle 12 ore, scala tachimetrica esterna. Lancette alpha scheletrate. Meccanica a carica manuale firmata "Rolex Geneve”, base Valjoux, cal. 72, rodiato, 17 Rubini, scappamento ad ancora dritta, bilanciere monometallico con viti, spirale Breguet autocompensante, antishock Monobloc, protezione della spirale. Accompagnato da astuccio Rolex. Diametro Ø: 36 mm Elegante e impeccabile esemplare di Rolex Oyster Chronographe, referenza 6034, da alcuni battezzato come uno dei Pre-Daytona in quanto da qui in poi nasceranno le successive evoluzioni che porteranno alla nascita del primo Cosmograph. Erede, e a sua volta evoluzione della precedente referenza 5034, il presente orologio monta una cassa Oyster che grazie alle sue proporzioni s’impose sin da subito fra i modelli dei cronografi d’eccellenza, tanto da divenire ben presto non solo un oggetto sportivo, ma di culto. La produzione degli stessi durò per ben vent’anni dotando i più di casse in acciaio e lasciando poco spazio agli esemplari oggi più che mai rari in oro giallo e in oro rosa. Come ulteriore attrattiva di tali orologi è la forte personalizzazione degli stessi attraverso i quadranti che, nello scorrere degli anni e delle richieste, potevano presentare alcune caratteristiche differenti come il colore, gli indici, le scale e le dimensioni dei contatori facendo si che ogni orologio possa essere “unico” e inimitabile. L’orologio in questione, nonostante gli anni, vanta ancora oggi un’eleganza e delle condizioni ineccepibili, sia esterne che interne con il movimento Valjoux 72 che appare essere stato sottoposto a poche ed efficienti revisioni, come si deduce anche dalla protezione della spirale applicata per evitarne l’accavallamento. Servizio offerto solo dai migliori centri di assistenza. Per maggiori dettagli e alcune delle varie versioni della referenza 6034 è possibile consultare il libro di Paolo Gobbi I Cronografi Rolex, La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore. - GENTLEMAN’S WRISTWATCH ROLEX OYSTER CHRONOGRAPHE, REF. 6034, CIRCA 1953 Tonneau-shaped two body 18K gold case, water-resistant, n. 944115, concave lugs, pump push button for the chronograph, screwed crown and case back, inside stamped with Rolex trademark and punches. Original black leather strap and Rolex gold buckle. Matte silvered dial, signed "Rolex Oyster Chronographe” with applied Rolex crown, straight "Anti-Magnetique” writing, diamond-shaped indexes side by side with tritium dots, minute/seconds division at 1/5th seconds and 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-min and 12-hour registers, outer tachymeter scale. Skeletonized alpha hands. Manual winding movement signed "Rolex Geneve”, base Valjoux, cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating Breguet hairspring, Monobloc shock-absorber, hairspring guard. Accompanied by a Rolex box. Diameter Ø: 36 mm Elegant and exquisite example of Rolex Oyster Chronographe, Reference 6034, considered by some to be one of the Pre-Daytonas as ultimately subsequent developments that led to the birth of the first Cosmograph. Heir, and itself evolution of the previous reference 5034, the present watch mounts an Oyster case that, thanks to its proportions, has established itself from the beginning among the high quality chronograph models, quickly becoming not only a sport watch, but a cult item. The production lasted for over twenty years providing predominantly stainless-steel cases and leaving little space for the exemplars which today, in yellow gold and pink gold, are more rare than ever. The appeal of this watches is enhanced by the strong customization of the same through the dials which, over the years and various requests may display some varying features such as color, the indexes, the scales and the size of the registers ensuring that each watch can be "unique" and one-of-a-kind. This watch, even after all these years, remains elegant and in impeccable condition, both outside and inside, with the Valjoux 72 caliber that appears to have been subjected to a few efficient revisions, as can also be seen by the hairspring guard applied to prevent the overlap. Such service is offered only by the best support centers. More details and some of the various versions of the Reference 6034 are described in the book written by Paolo Gobbi I Cronografi Rolex, La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore. € 40000
GENTLEMAN'S OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOMETER WRIST WATCHthe round black dial baton hour markers in white, outer seconds track in white, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9, the 42mm case with black enamel tachymeter bezel, with SPEEDMASTER and hippocampus along with 'FLIGHT QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED MISSIONS, THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON' to the reverse exterior, on a stainless steel bracelet strap with Omega clasp, lacking box and papers
TITANIC SURVIVOR - a family collection of photographs & other miscellaneous material relating to Miss Mabel Elvina Martin, 2nd cashier in the First Class a la carte restaurant, B Deck. Being directed into lifeboat no. 6 with the guests attending a dinner party in honour of Capt. Smith; also included is a 1958 typescript letter to Mrs. Albertella (Elvina's married name) concerning a possible Titanic Survivor's Association, & details of a relief fund (then still amounting to £110,000). Elvina was one of only 3 survivors of the restaurant's 69 staff; after a post war marriage, she & her husband were proprietors of the Rendez-Vous Restaurant (? Hastings)
BRAYLEY (E.W.) A Topographical History of Surrey . . . the Geological Section, by Gideon Mantell . . . First Edition, 5 vols. coloured pictorial & printed titles, many engraved plates, folded & coloured map of the River Mole; old half calf & marbled boards, gilt-panelled spines with later labels, marbled e/ps., thick 4to. 1850. * a very useful supplement to Manning & Bray (lot 1347); sold not subject to return.
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