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'The Present State of Europe' or 'The Historical and Political Monthly Mercury', eight original copies from 1692 - 1693. Thi

Charles Ross Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 97

'The Present State of Europe' or 'The Historical and Political Monthly Mercury', eight original copies from 1692 - 1693. This was a review produced by John Phillips, the nephew of John Milton, these items are scarce with very few recorded anywhere, together with 'The Tryal of Ambrose Rookwood 1696', a complete copy of the first publication documenting the trial of one of the Jacobites who tried to kill William of Orange. Rookwood was the great grandson and namesake of one of the gun powder plotters of 1605.

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An Arbiter Discmaster wall mounted Dukeboy with 60 CD changer and Manual (The first one ever made for CD's)

Toogood & May Auctioneers

Lot 1052

An Arbiter Discmaster wall mounted Dukeboy with 60 CD changer and Manual (The first one ever made for CD's)

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Two books, a first edition of Byron, A Study of the Poet in the Light of New Discoveries by Albert Brecknock, and The Leopold

Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers

Lot 651

Two books, a first edition of Byron, A Study of the Poet in the Light of New Discoveries by Albert Brecknock, and The Leopold Shakespere with Illustrations, a/f

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Four Exclusive First Editions die-cast model buses and one lorry, boxed and a Classic car model vehicle, boxed

Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers

Lot 682

Four Exclusive First Editions die-cast model buses and one lorry, boxed and a Classic car model vehicle, boxed

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Five Exclusive First Editions die-cast model buses and five Lledo Days Gone model vehicles

Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers

Lot 701

Five Exclusive First Editions die-cast model buses and five Lledo Days Gone model vehicles

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A mid-20th century travel case and contents to include; first day covers, Senator medium stamp album, Stanley Gibbons Swiftsu

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 432

A mid-20th century travel case and contents to include; first day covers, Senator medium stamp album, Stanley Gibbons Swiftsure expanding stamp album etc

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Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 252

An extensive collection of first day covers and further American and continental commemorative covers

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A box of stamp albums to include; the complete set of Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II, set of Queen Elizabeth II silver jubil

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 439

A box of stamp albums to include; the complete set of Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II, set of Queen Elizabeth II silver jubilee, complete set of Kings & Queens of England first day covers etc

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A box of stamp albums and first day covers to include; 2001 collection of Australian stamps, various African stamps, stamp co

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 440

A box of stamp albums and first day covers to include; 2001 collection of Australian stamps, various African stamps, stamp collectors stock book etc

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Two boxes of hardback volumes to include; George Orwell, Nabokov, and other mainly 20th century American first editions

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 549

Two boxes of hardback volumes to include; George Orwell, Nabokov, and other mainly 20th century American first editions

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Mixed lot to include; wristwatches, mainly 20th century English and foreign coinage, first day covers etc

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 381

Mixed lot to include; wristwatches, mainly 20th century English and foreign coinage, first day covers etc

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A box of stamp albums to include; Royal Mail Special Stamps 1985, Worldex stamp album, first day covers etc

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 438

A box of stamp albums to include; Royal Mail Special Stamps 1985, Worldex stamp album, first day covers etc

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Two boxes of first day covers

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 433

Two boxes of first day covers

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A box of stamp albums to include; Triumph Illustrated, first day covers, The Strand etc

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 436

A box of stamp albums to include; Triumph Illustrated, first day covers, The Strand etc

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Two boxes of first day covers, loose stamps and stamp collectors binders

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 435

Two boxes of first day covers, loose stamps and stamp collectors binders

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Two boxes of hardback volumes to include; Iris Murdoch and other female authors, mainly American first editions

Lacy Scott & Knight

Lot 546

Two boxes of hardback volumes to include; Iris Murdoch and other female authors, mainly American first editions

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SCOTLAND FOOTBALL SHIRT SIGNED BY CURRENT SCOTLAND FIRST TEAM

Generously donated by the SFA

Signed unworn signed Scotland

McTear's

Lot 22

SCOTLAND FOOTBALL SHIRT SIGNED BY CURRENT SCOTLAND FIRST TEAM Generously donated by the SFA Signed unworn signed Scotland Shirt Adidas t shirt, medium sized. Tags on shirt Terms and Conditions: Item is non refundable or exchangeable Can be posted to any UK (mainland only) address or collected from McTear's offices in Glasgow.

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SCOTLAND FOOTBALL TEAM SIGNED SHIRT

Generously donated by PTS Clean

Current Scotland Football Team Home Shirt - item signe

McTear's

Lot 33

SCOTLAND FOOTBALL TEAM SIGNED SHIRT Generously donated by PTS Clean Current Scotland Football Team Home Shirt - item signed by current Scotland first team. The top does not have tags and is non returnable as it is signed. Size 10E unworn shirt Terms and Conditions: Item is non refundable or transferable.

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RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB DIRECTORS BOX EXPERIENCE

Directors Box Experience at Rangers Football Club and Shirt Signed by the Fi

McTear's

Lot 36

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB DIRECTORS BOX EXPERIENCE Directors Box Experience at Rangers Football Club and Shirt Signed by the First Team Squad Two Directors box tickets for an SPFL home game of choice during 15/16 Season. 1 hour prior to kick off arrival at the Bill Struth Main Stand reception. Blue room for pre-match drinks and a hot and cold fork buffet. Seating in the Directors Box with refreshments at half time and post match drinks reception for 1 hour after the match. Value: Money-can't buy item Terms and Conditions: Pre booking required. 1 guest must be 18 years of age or over. Fixture dates and times are subject to change and availability may be restricted. Dress Code applies. Item is non refundable exchangeable or transferable. Alcoholic refreshments available for guests aged 18 years or over, soft drink alternatives available. Transport is not included. Wheelchair access available to blue room however no wheelchair access to the directors box.

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CLYDE FOOTBALL CLUB MATCH TICKETS AND A SIGNED JERSEY

Generously donated by PTS Clean

Clyde FC top signed by the 1st team s

McTear's

Lot 43

CLYDE FOOTBALL CLUB MATCH TICKETS AND A SIGNED JERSEY Generously donated by PTS Clean Clyde FC top signed by the 1st team squad & 4 tickets in the executive lounge at Broadwood for a game. (Can be to suit the successful bidder.) Estimated Value: £200 Terms and Conditions: Tickets available for any league game this season (from October 2015 - April 2016) At least one guest must be 18 years or over. Pre match hot drinks included & pie at half time. No alcohol included. Non refundable, transferable or exchangeable. The shirt is large adults sized. Unworn with no tags on it. Signed by current first team.

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CELTIC FC JERSEY SIGNED BY THE FIRST TEAM

Celtic FC Jersey signed by the current first team, the jersey will come in a pres

McTear's

Lot 46

CELTIC FC JERSEY SIGNED BY THE FIRST TEAM Celtic FC Jersey signed by the current first team, the jersey will come in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. Terms and Conditions: Item is non transferable, exchange or refundable.

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COMMANDO X FIT GYM MEMBERSHIP AND PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE
Four PT sessions (one a week) + 1 Month's Gym Membership
Estimate

McTear's

Lot 49

COMMANDO X FIT GYM MEMBERSHIP AND PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE Four PT sessions (one a week) + 1 Month's Gym Membership Estimated Value: £160 Terms and Conditions: Both the membership and PT sessions must be used within the same 4 week timeframe. Item is not exchangeable, returnable or transferable. Item must be claimed and booked by 1st Nov 2015Expiry 1st Dec 2015One personal training session per week, cannot be carried over, subject to availability of personal trainers.Minimum age 18Winner must complete and sign a disclaimer and fitness questionnaire when first arriving at gym Gym membership entitles winner to unlimited classes and gym use. Opening hours and class times can be found on company website

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NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS AND WELLBEING 3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP
Three month membership (Finnieston) 1x Lifestyle health assessment
T

McTear's

Lot 50

NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS AND WELLBEING 3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP Three month membership (Finnieston) 1x Lifestyle health assessment The gym membership will allow full access to the club for 3 months. This includes a health MOT, classes as well access to the pool and wet area. Additional information on the lifestyle health assessment can be found here: Estimated Value: £150 membership £300 health assessment Terms and Conditions: To be used/activated within 3 months from 16th October 2015. Only valid at the Finnieston Wellbeing Centre Guests must be 18 years of age or over Item is non transferable, exchangeable or refundable Standard gym terms and conditions apply Winner must complete and sign a disclaimer and fitness questionnaire when first arriving at gym

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*Gray (Joseph, 1890-1962). Battle of Britain series, 1940, a set of 6 drypoint etchings on thick wove paper, each signed in

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 109

*Gray (Joseph, 1890-1962). Battle of Britain series, 1940, a set of 6 drypoint etchings on thick wove paper, each signed in pencil, largest plate size 180 x 260 mm (7.1 x 10.25 ins), smallest plate size 200 x 63 mm (7.9 x 2.5 ins), each with wide margins, the largest plate with some marginal creases (otherwise in very good condition) The Scottish etcher Joseph Gray was born in Durham, but moved to Dundee around 1912 to work for the Dundee Courier as an illustrator. He joined the Black Watch Regiment in 1914, and fought in the battles of Neuve Chapelle, Festubert and Loos. His drawings of the Western Front were published in The Graphic. After the war, he turned to etching, moving to London in 1931 in the wake of the Depression. In the later 1930s Gray independently undertook research into camouflage and air defence, and was subsequently recruited by the Royal Engineers as a camouflage officer. He was well-known to his colleagues for his night rambles through the London streets during the Blitz, where he witnessed scenes etched in the Battle of Britain series. The titles are: The First Blitz, The Burning of the City, The Bells of St. Clement's, Blitz, Dawn, Incendiary and Albemarle Street. (6)

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*Griggs (Frederick Landseer, 1876-1938). Palace Farm, 1920, etching on laid paper, one of only 6 proofs of the first state,

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 110

*Griggs (Frederick Landseer, 1876-1938). Palace Farm, 1920, etching on laid paper, one of only 6 proofs of the first state, signed in pencil, plate size 125 x 182 mm (4.9 x 7.2 ins), framed and glazed, with old framer's label of Gale & Co., Birmingham to verso (unexamined out of frame) Comstock 25, i/iii. (1)

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*Haden (Sir Francis Seymour, 1818-1910). Shere Mill Pond (Large Plate), 1860, etching on wove paper, etched signature and da

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 113

*Haden (Sir Francis Seymour, 1818-1910). Shere Mill Pond (Large Plate), 1860, etching on wove paper, etched signature and date within the image, lower right, right margin with hairline split along plate mark, plate size 178 x 333 mm (7 x 13.1 ins), sheet size 192 x 346 mm (7.6 x 13.5 ins), together with Kenarth, 1864, etching on thin laid paper, signed in pencil, plate size 113 x 147 mm (4.5 x 5.8 ins), sheet size 170 x 210 mm (6.75 x 8.25 ins), plus six other etchings by Seymour Haden, all unsigned, including Dusty Millers (formerly Edward James Collection), Sonning Bank, Dundrum River, Kidwelly Castle, Calais, and one other Harrington 38 & 64; Schneiderman 37 & 59 for the first two works. (7)

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*Manning (William Westley, 1868-1954). The Alhambra, Granada, 1936, & Settignano, together two aquatints, each signed in pen

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 120

*Manning (William Westley, 1868-1954). The Alhambra, Granada, 1936, & Settignano, together two aquatints, each signed in pencil, titled, the first dated February 12 '36 to lower right, with good margins, plate size 31.5 x 40.5 cm (12.5 x 16 ins), and 29 x 40 cm (11.5 x 15.75 ins), respectively, mounted (1)

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*Menpes (Mortimer L., 1860-1938). Bronze Workers, Japan, etching with drypoint on laid paper (watermarked F.J.H.), initialle

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 123

*Menpes (Mortimer L., 1860-1938). Bronze Workers, Japan, etching with drypoint on laid paper (watermarked F.J.H.), initialled in pencil, plate size 138 x 175 mm (5.4 x 6.9 ins), sheet size 225 x 280 mm (8.8 x 11 ins), together with Interior of St. Marks, Venice, 1910-11, etching with drypoint on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper, signed in pencil, plate size 305 x 210 mm (12 x 8.25 ins), sheet size 380 x 275 mm (15 x 10.8 ins), plus Interior of St. Maclou, Rouen, 1912/13, etching and drypoint on thick wove paper, published in an edition of 50, signed, plate size 310 x 160 mm (12.25 x 6.25 ins), sheet size 345 x 192 mm (13.5 x 7.5 ins), and one other signed etching of a street with buildings and archway (possibly Mexico), plate size 300 x 190 mm (11.75 x 7.5 ins), sheet size 386 x 252 mm (15.25 x 9.9 ins) Morgan 411, 366 & 383 for the first three works. (4)

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*@Raverat (Gwen, 1885-1957). The Knight of the Burning Pestle, 1909, woodcut on japan tissue, signed and titled in pencil, i

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 180

*@Raverat (Gwen, 1885-1957). The Knight of the Burning Pestle, 1909, woodcut on japan tissue, signed and titled in pencil, image size 104 x 155 mm (4.1 x 6.1 ins), sheet size 136 x 183 mm (5.3 x 7.2 ins) Gwen Raverat's first wood engraving, executed at the age of 24. (1)

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*Haden (Sir Francis Seymour, 1818-1910). Shere Mill Pond II (Large Plate), 1860, etching with drypoint on laid paper, plate

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 4

*Haden (Sir Francis Seymour, 1818-1910). Shere Mill Pond II (Large Plate), 1860, etching with drypoint on laid paper, plate size 178 x 335 mm (7 x 13.2 ins), sheet size 208 x 254 mm (8.2 x 13.9 ins), together with On The Test, etching with drypoint on chine appliqu‚, a rich, dark impression, plate size 157 x 226 mm (6.2 x 8.9 ins), plus Kensington Gardens (Large Plate), 1859, etching on laid paper, a very good impression, plate size 205 x 128 mm (8 x 5 ins), sheet size 243 x 162 mm (9.6 x 6.3 ins), and 2 other etchings by the same artist: Sunset in Ireland & Newcastle-in-Emlyn, both on laid paper, the first with some light mount staining Harrington 38 (ii), 20, 28 (ii), 51 & 62. (5)

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*@Drury (Paul, 1903-1987). The Steeplejack, 1925, & Head of a Negro, 1925, 2 etchings on wove paper, the first from an editi

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 64

*@Drury (Paul, 1903-1987). The Steeplejack, 1925, & Head of a Negro, 1925, 2 etchings on wove paper, the first from an edition of 65, the second from an edition of about 55 published by the XXI Gallery, each signed in pencil, both in excellent condition, plate size 108 x 90 mm (4.25 x 3.5 ins) and 127 x 102 mm (5 x 4 ins) respectively, sheet size 217 x 160 mm (8.5 x 6.25 ins), and 220 x 170 mm (8.7 x 6.75 ins) Garton 13 iii/iii & 15 ii/ii. (1)

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*Tanner (Robin, 1904-1988). The Gamekeeper's Cottage, 1928, etching on antique laid paper, an artist's proof impression, asi

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 76

*Tanner (Robin, 1904-1988). The Gamekeeper's Cottage, 1928, etching on antique laid paper, an artist's proof impression, aside from the edition of 12 published by Garton & Cooke in 1982, a rich, dark impression, signed in pencil, and additionally inscribed to lower margin by the artist 'Artist's Proof. No. 2. Printed at Kington Langley, 1976. 'The Gamekeeper's Cottage'. First published, 1929. Plate partially reworked, 1975. This proof is of the Final (1975) State.', plate size 175 x 226 mm (6.9 x 8.9 ins), sheet size 270 x 328 mm (10.6 x 12.9 ins) Garton 8, iv/iv. (1)

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*Tanner (Robin, 1904-1988). Twelve Etchings by Robin Tanner, Penn Print Room, 1974, the complete portfolio of 12 etchings on

Dominic Winter Auctions

Lot 77

*Tanner (Robin, 1904-1988). Twelve Etchings by Robin Tanner, Penn Print Room, 1974, the complete portfolio of 12 etchings on cream wove paper, each signed and numbered 1/50 in pencil, with original printed calligraphic title-page by Robin Tanner, all loosely contained in original brown cloth portfolio Garton 3, 6, 9, 12-13, 21, 23, 25-27 & 30. The set consists of Wiltshire Roadmaker, Martin's Hovel, Wiltshire Woodman, Christmas, Harvest Festival, Autumn, Wiltshire Rickyard, June, Easter, Flowers of May, The Clapper Bridge and The Plough. A fine copy, and the first set printed, of this magnificent portfolio. (1)

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George Tute (b.1933)
Wood engraving
"Balloons, first number one st. - Landscape with bathers"", 18/75, 23cm x 28cm

Cotswold Auction Company

Lot 266

George Tute (b.1933) Wood engraving "Balloons, first number one st. - Landscape with bathers"", 18/75, 23cm x 28cm

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ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE OF 'WINNING PUTT'
HN 3279, first year of issue 1991

McTear's

Lot 178

ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE OF 'WINNING PUTT' HN 3279, first year of issue 1991

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TWO GEORGE III SAMPLERS
the first of rectangular form, with the alphabet and pictorial motifs, signed 'M. Callaster' (?) and

McTear's

Lot 190

TWO GEORGE III SAMPLERS the first of rectangular form, with the alphabet and pictorial motifs, signed 'M. Callaster' (?) and dated 1804, 41.5cm high, 19cm wide, framed and under glass; together with another sampler signed by Agnes Barton, dated August 1801, 32cm x 27cm, framed and under glass

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SIX ALBUMS OF STAMPS AND FIRST DAY COVERS
including the Railway Heritage collection, and others

McTear's

Lot 67

SIX ALBUMS OF STAMPS AND FIRST DAY COVERS including the Railway Heritage collection, and others

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DAVID WATKINS (born 1940); a three piece 'Landlines' neckpiece, neoprene coated steel in red, blue and green, 25 x 20cm (3).

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 25

DAVID WATKINS (born 1940); a three piece 'Landlines' neckpiece, neoprene coated steel in red, blue and green, 25 x 20cm (3). Provenance: Purchased from Contemporary Applied Arts, London, 1990. Exhibited: The Crafts Council Gallery, London, What Is Jewellery?, 1994-95. Pat wrote: 'It took me about a year to find the 'courage' to buy landlines. Having first caught my eye I then seemed to struggle thinking about the work. Was I brave enough to wear these? I eventually bought this combination piece and my enthusiasm must have been infectious. My husband's response was to present me with a single version. What I once regarded as an oddity now I see as simply superb'. Watkins designed the Olympic medals for London 2012. CONDITION REPORT: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

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SUTTON TAYLOR (born 1943); an early hand built stoneware bowl, extremely thin walled, undulating rim, matt off white glaze, p

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 271

SUTTON TAYLOR (born 1943); an early hand built stoneware bowl, extremely thin walled, undulating rim, matt off white glaze, painted mark, diameter 39cm. Provenance: Purchased in Ilkley, 1974. Taylor's first studio was in Temple Newsam (1971-76), close to where the Firths lived. Alan describes this, and another acquired later, as 'pre-lustre'. It is a rare survival. CONDITION REPORT: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

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JIM MALONE (born 1946); a 'bashed' stoneware bottle, green ash glaze, impressed JM mark, height 22.5cm.

Provenance: Purchase

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 294

JIM MALONE (born 1946); a 'bashed' stoneware bottle, green ash glaze, impressed JM mark, height 22.5cm. Provenance: Purchased from Bolton Museum, 1981. Alex McErlain writes: 'My first encounter with the Firths was at an exhibition at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery. The show featured work by Jim Malone amongst others and I was keen to acquire a particular item that had caught my eye - a 'bashed' bottle. Unfortunately for me Pat was in the queue ahead of me and bought the pot before I had the chance. We often laughed about this competitive first encounter'. CONDITION REPORT: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

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Nineteen private press books, Fleece Press and others, most cased (19).

Provenance: Purchased from the estate of W. A. Ismay

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 399

Nineteen private press books, Fleece Press and others, most cased (19). Provenance: Purchased from the estate of W. A. Ismay, 2001 CONDITION REPORT: Country Vignettes y Richard Jeffries, The Hermit Press, 1991, engravings by Anthony Christmas. Good condition, not cased. Cats and Landladies' Husbands, T.E. Lawrence in Bridlington, Fleece Press. Good condition, not cased. Book plates by Simon Brett & Brian North Lee, Fleece Press, post 1989. Good condition, not cased. Auto-biography of Luke Hanson, 1817, Ed Robin Myers, Fleece Press, 1991. Good condition, cased. Wood Engravings of Frank Martin compiled by Hal Bishop, Previous Parrot Press, 1998. Good condition,not cased. Wood Engravings of John Farleigh by Monica Poole, Gresham Books, 1985. Minor marking to cover, not cased. First Friends, by Ronald Blythe, Fleece Press, 1997. Good condition, cased. Moods & Tenses: Portraits & Characters of Peter Reddick by Ian Rogerson, Fleece Press, 1999. Good condition, cased. Cross Section, Society of Wood Engravers 1987, Fleece Press, 1988. Spine very slightly faded, not cased. Dear Mercia, Paul Nash Letters to Mercia Oakley, 1909-18, Ed Janet Boulton, Fleece PRess, 1991. Good condition, cased. Francis Bacon of Gardens, engravings by Betty PEnnell, Fleece Press, 1991. Loose dedication page - by design. Good condition, not cased. Reynolds Stone by Michael Harvey, Fleece Press, 1992. Good condition, cased. Gwen Raverat, Wood Engraver by Selbourne & Newman, Fleece PRess, 1996. Case slightly torn, both good condition. Wood Engravings of Ethelbert White, by Chapman, Fleece Press, 1992. With two mounted engravings. Good condition, cased. Mr Derrick Harris, including Royal Flush and engravings, Simon Brett, Fleece Press, 1998. Good condition, cased. Booklet: Thos Tuner's Diary 1754-1763, Fleece PRess, 1987. Good condition, not cased. Three miniature books by Fleece PRess: In Praise of John Baskerville, The Art of Binding Books, and The Country Life - all uncased, good condition. POSTAGE: cost for postage within UK would be £45 + VAT (2 x large box, due to weight).

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THOMAS HEATHERWICK (born 1970); seven handmade Christmas cards addressed to the Firths, made in the 1990s (7).

Heatherwick

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 447

THOMAS HEATHERWICK (born 1970); seven handmade Christmas cards addressed to the Firths, made in the 1990s (7). Heatherwick designed the Olympic cauldron for London 2012. CONDITION REPORT: All except the envelopes within envelopes are hand signed in ink - mostly just first name.

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Spiral 'paperclip' neckpiece, German origin, drop length 33cm.

Provenance: Gift from Jacqueline Mina, 2003.

Mina wrote to t

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 98

Spiral 'paperclip' neckpiece, German origin, drop length 33cm. Provenance: Gift from Jacqueline Mina, 2003. Mina wrote to the Firths: 'Here is a (very little) present which I know you will appreciate. I bought my first lot in Dusseldorf then found some on Purves and Purves but I'm not sure where these came from'. CONDITION REPORT: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration. Total length of necklace is approx 63.5cm. The piece is a complete circle, there is no fastener, however each link is openable.

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SIR CHARLES D'OYLY, Bt. (1781-1845) V. C. DRIVING G CHINNERY IN A BLANKET Inscribed with title and further inscribed Sir C D'

Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1387

SIR CHARLES D'OYLY, Bt. (1781-1845) V. C. DRIVING G CHINNERY IN A BLANKET Inscribed with title and further inscribed Sir C D'Oyly [pupil of George Chinnery], pen and brown ink 14.5 x 12.5cm.; with three further drawings by or attributed to George du Maurier (characters in `Trilby`, authenticated by Gerald du Maurier), 18.5 x 24cm.; Charles S Keene (`first sketch of `Demoralising Effect of the Review`), 17 x 10cm.; and a wash drawing of figures in an interior attributed to Jean Louis Forain, 12 x 20.5cm. (4) ++ First two items creased/folded; some foxing and light staining

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WILLIAM JOSEPH WADHAM (1863-1950) FIGURES BY LAKE WAKATIPU, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Signed and dated 1901, bears an inscrib

Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1424

WILLIAM JOSEPH WADHAM (1863-1950) FIGURES BY LAKE WAKATIPU, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Signed and dated 1901, bears an inscribed label on the backpaper (eroded by silverfish), watercolour 77 x 120.5cm. * Wadham was born on Merseyside but emigrated to Australia in the late 1880's where he and his brother Alfred established a prolific trade in Australasian subjects from studios in Adelaide and then Melbourne. The brothers first visited New Zealand in 1896 and showed their works in Perth and Sydney where they held popular art classes. Wadham returned to England with his family in 1923. He was one of the few British-born Victorian artists to exhibit across the whole of Australia and this is one of his largest and most ambitious works on paper. ++ Faded in the sky; needs a clean; original gilt frame

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ATTRIBUTED TO SIR GODFREY KNELLER, Bt (1646-1723) PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL SIR JOHN LEAKE (1656-1720) Quarter length, wearing a bl

Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1456

ATTRIBUTED TO SIR GODFREY KNELLER, Bt (1646-1723) PORTRAIT OF ADMIRAL SIR JOHN LEAKE (1656-1720) Quarter length, wearing a blue coat, russet waistcoat, white neckcloth and a long wig, within a painted oval, oil on canvas 74 x 61.5cm. * John Leake was born in London, the son of a master gunner. He joined the Navy at sixteen and was earmarked for promotion following distinguished service at the Battle of Texel in August 1673 when barely seventeen: he was Master Gunner by 1683, then Commander (1688), Captain (1689), Commodore and Rear Admiral (both 1702), Commander in Chief at Portsmouth and Vice Admiral (1703) and Admiral (1706). He held commands on ten vessels and was active in the Third Anglo-Dutch War, the Nine Years' War and the War of Spanish Succession as well as the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar. In addition to service throughout the Mediterranean, he took eight ships to Newfoundland during the War of the Spanish Succession and destroyed fifty one enemy vessels. He rose to First Lord of the Admiralty in 1710 and was also an MP for Rochester from 1708-1715. Leake was a benefactor of St Mary's Church in Beddington, Surrey, but died at his town house in Greenwich in 1720. He left a widow Christiane (nee Hill) and a son. Remembered with affection and respect by those who knew him, one tribute in 1812 described him as `virtuous, humane and gallant .. one of the greatest admirals of his time`. Leake sat to Sir Godfrey Kneller for a larger format portrait in c.1705-1712 (National Maritime Museum). Despite his significant role in British Naval history, few portraits of Leake are recorded. Leake's pocket watch will be offered at Lawrences in a forthcoming auction. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitter. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; some associated retouching

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ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH WALTER (1783-1856) HMS ROYAL ADELAIDE LYING AT ANCHOR IN THE HAMOAZE AT DEVONPORT WITH A LONGBOAT CARRYI

Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne

Lot 1468

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH WALTER (1783-1856) HMS ROYAL ADELAIDE LYING AT ANCHOR IN THE HAMOAZE AT DEVONPORT WITH A LONGBOAT CARRYING DISTINGUISHED VISITORS HEADING INSHORE OFF HER STERN, THE BUILDINGS OF THE ROYAL WILLIAM VICTUALLING YARD ON THE OPPOSITE BANK Bears signature and date 1837, oil on canvas 68 x 88.5cm. * The first rate Royal Adelaide was laid down in Plymouth Dockyard as the London in May 1819. A larger version of Nelson's Victory, she displaced 4,122 tons, measured 198 feet in length with a 54 foot beam, and mounted 104 guns on three decks. Launched on 28th July 1828 in the presence of the Lord High Admiral, the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), she was christened by his Duchess and immediately renamed Royal Adelaide in honour of the future Queen Adelaide. Spending most of her career as Port Admiral's flagship at Plymouth, she was transferred to Chatham in 1891, where she served as Receiving Ship until 1904, and was finally broken up at Dunkirk in 1905. Provenance: London, Sothebys, 5th December 1923, lot 139 as by J. Walter, `A 74 gun ship in harbour`, from the Maude collection. We are grateful to Michael Naxton for his assistance with the cataloguing of this picture. ++ Lined; retouching; craquelure; some flaked losses in the sky; craquelure

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WYNFORD DEWHURST (1864-1941) VALLEY OF THE CREUSE Signed, bears title upon a label on the stretcher, oil on canvas (stamped f

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Lot 1640

WYNFORD DEWHURST (1864-1941) VALLEY OF THE CREUSE Signed, bears title upon a label on the stretcher, oil on canvas (stamped for L. Besnard) 59 x 72cm. * Despite studying in the studio of Jean Leon Gerome and being subjected to the master's rigorously classical methods, Dewhurst became a fervent champion of Impressionism and extolled the skill of Claude Monet in particular. In his divisive work, `Impressionist Painting: Its Genesis and Development` (London,1904), Dewhurst posited the heretical idea of Impressionism being essentially English in origin as Turner and Constable had been the first artists to explore the true potential of light and colour in landscape. Nonetheless, Dewhurst's reverence for Monet was absolute and he adopted much the same palette and technique in his own intensely lit mature landscapes. In What is Impressionism, published in Contemporary Review in 1911, the artist recalled his own Damascene moment upon seeing the revelatory quality of the light on the Seine between Paris and Rouen: "I remember distinctly, during the summer of 1901, at Les Andelys-on-Seine, that upon two days and for two hours in the afternoons of those days all Nature, animate and inanimate, bore the aspect of things seen under a strong glare of violet light, exactly as though a tinted glass were suspended between the sun's rays and the earth. The effect was most curious and disturbing. Nature appears to be toneless and flat. Highlights and shadows are attenuated almost to extinction, whilst in this dull purple glare the heat became more intense than ever, possibly through lack of wind, for all was still." At first, the choice of violet hues seems counter intuitive in a rural landscape lush with green hills and blue water, but Dewhurst shared the Impressionists' wonder for the interpretation of light upon objects. The fractal and prismatic qualities of light enchanted the Impressionists and, foremost among them, Monet saw the potential for creating a preternatural atmosphere in his work by the use of an intense blueish light that bordered on purple. Monet's `Valley of the Creuse` (Boston, Museum of Fine Arts) dates from 1889 whilst Dewhurst's `Sunrise Effect: Valley of the Creuse` was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1916. The idyllic, unpeopled majesty of these subjects may be seen as a calming counterpoint to the ravages of the Great War taking place just a little further north at the Western Front. A similar subject entitled `The Blue Valley`, c.1908, 81.3 x 100.3cm, is in the Manchester City Art Gallery (the gift of E. A. Knight of Knutsford, Cheshire) ++ A few small flaked losses, most notably in the sky upper right

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Great Britain First Day Covers collection. Approx 170 FDCs includes special events and postmarks Excellent condition

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Great Britain First Day Covers collection. Approx 170 FDCs includes special events and postmarks Excellent condition

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Seven CMG medal winners RAF First Day Cover Of Large Conspicuous Gallantry Medal signed by 7 winners. Flight Sgt D.J. Allen C

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Lot 228

Seven CMG medal winners RAF First Day Cover Of Large Conspicuous Gallantry Medal signed by 7 winners. Flight Sgt D.J. Allen CGM, Warrant Off Jack Bettany CGM, Flying Off George Dove CGM DFM, Flying Off D.T. Jones CGM, Warrant Off J.W. Norris CGM, Flight Sergeant W.C. 'Bill' Townsend CGM DFM, Flight Sgt Jeffrey G. Wheeler CGM. Good condition

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French First Day Cover unsigned for Caen commemorating 20th Anniversary (1964) of the D-Day landings. (Greying scanning only)

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Lot 229

French First Day Cover unsigned for Caen commemorating 20th Anniversary (1964) of the D-Day landings. (Greying scanning only). Good condition

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Excellent letter from Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC 249 Sqn Battle of Britain referring to the attack on North Weald on Oc

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Lot 243

Excellent letter from Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC 249 Sqn Battle of Britain referring to the attack on North Weald on October 29, 1940. Plus copy (signed) of article 'A Narrow Escape From 'Friendly Allies' about 257 Sqn Polish pilot Franek Surma's lucky escape from being killed first by the attacking Luftwaffe and then lynched by Free French troops. Written by Anthony S. Tuck whose mother witnessed the attack. Good condition

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BOB pilots signed Sir Alan Cobham commemorative FDC. Signed by two of 'The Few' who as boys had their very first flight with

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Lot 266

BOB pilots signed Sir Alan Cobham commemorative FDC. Signed by two of 'The Few' who as boys had their very first flight with Cobham's Flying Circus. Sqn Ldr Charlton 'Wag' Haw DFC DFM Order of Lenin 504 Sqn & Sqn Ldr Ivor Cosby DFC 610, 72 & 222 Sqns Good condition

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Arlette & Georgette Gondree, the first children to be liberated on 6th June 1944. Signed RAF 40th Anniversary of D-Day FDC. G

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Lot 274

Arlette & Georgette Gondree, the first children to be liberated on 6th June 1944. Signed RAF 40th Anniversary of D-Day FDC. Good Condition. End of the Beginning? No said Sir Winston Churchill. The beginning of the End! Good Condition

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JS Millennium Official First Day cover collection. RAF Black album with JS(MIL) covers 1 - 28 each an official FDC for the Mi

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JS Millennium Official First Day cover collection. RAF Black album with JS(MIL) covers 1 - 28 each an official FDC for the Millennium stamp issues with special Forces Postmarks. Number 17 France & Germany Star is signed by AVM Johnnie Johnson DSO DFC. The unsigned catalogue at £15 to 25 each. They also commemorate Gallantry medals with one printed on each cover and a battle scene related. Includes Queens South Africa, Kings South Africa, Tibet , 1914 Star, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal. Huge catalogue value. Good condition

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Gnrl Sir John Hackett signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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Lot 319

Gnrl Sir John Hackett signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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Richard Attenborough signed 80th anniv of the first aeroplane flight in Britain. Good condition

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Lot 326

Richard Attenborough signed 80th anniv of the first aeroplane flight in Britain. Good condition

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Gnrl Sir Harry Tuzo signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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Lot 349

Gnrl Sir Harry Tuzo signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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Gnrl Sir Peter Inge signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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Lot 350

Gnrl Sir Peter Inge signed JS50/43/3 The First Arakan Campaign cover. Good condition

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General Sir Martin Farndale JS50 Series cover, the First Arakan Campaign, signed by General Sir Martin Farndale KCB. Good con

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Lot 351

General Sir Martin Farndale JS50 Series cover, the First Arakan Campaign, signed by General Sir Martin Farndale KCB. Good condition

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