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Click here to subscribeDickens (Charles) The Mystery of Edwin Drood first edition from the original parts 6 parts [all published] engraved portrait of the author additional vignette title and plates advertisements lacking 1 contents f. a few minor spots original pictorial wrappers bound in modern cloth-backed marbled boards [Eckle p96ff; Sadleir 694] an unusually fine set 8vo 1870.
Verne (Jules) Around the World in Eighty Days first English edition illustrations advertisements at rear dated October 1873 hinges cracked contemporary presentation inscription to front endpaper original blue cloth decorated in gilt and black slightly soiled and rubbed at extremities [Myers 54] 8vo 1873. *** Extremely rare to find a copy of the first English edition with the title dated 1873 (not 1874 as is usually the case) and in the original cloth binding. The Myers bibliography could only speculate about its existence.
Churchill (Sir Winston Spencer) The Story of the Malakand Field Force first edition first issue without the errata slip preceding first folding map half-title frontispiece portrait 6 maps including 2 colour and folding 32pp. publisher`s catalogue at end some foxing to half-title and few other places original apple-green cloth gilt rubbed very slightly soiled [Woods A1(a)] 8vo 1898.
(Arthur Conan writer 1859-1930) The Story of [S]Pedegue`s Dropper autograph manuscript signed 25pp. slightly browned edges creased with an A.L.s. 1984 from Jean Conan Doyle giving the manuscript to her solicitor “In appreciation of all the help and understanding and loyalty he has given me... in my efforts to protect my father`s words from those who were only interested in their exploitation” and another A.L.s. 4th June 1984 from Richard Lancelyn Green “Thank you very much for letting me read the manuscript...” [cf. Green & Gibson A47] folio [1928]; and a copy of Julian Symons` Portrait of an Artist: Conan Doyle signed presentation copy from Jean Conan Doyle with corrections 1979 folio & 8vo (2). *** Conan Doyle`s cricket story. First published in the Strand Magazine in 1928 and later published in book form in The Maracot Deep and Other Stories John Murray [1929]. There are a few textual changes in this manuscript the story is titled “The Story of Pedegue`s Dropper” and Richard Lancelyn Green in his letter notes that “it is curious that Sir Arthur ceased numbering the pages after 20 & spelt Sydney `Sidney`“. “`The Story of Spedegue`s Dropper` was based on the author`s own experience when bowled by a most extraordinary ball from A.P. Lucas. It was propelled into the air to about thirty feet and then fell onto the top of the bails. It was an experience which also gave him the idea for high-angle fire so that the bullets might enter enemy trenches.” - Green & Gibson. (Arthur Conan writer 1859-1930) The Story of [S]Pedegue`s Dropper autograph manuscript signed 25pp. slightly browned edges creased with an A.L.s. 1984 from Jean Conan Doyle giving the manuscript to her solicitor “In appreciation of all the help and understanding and loyalty he has given me... in my efforts to protect my father`s words from those who were only interested in their exploitation” and another A.L.s. 4th June 1984 from Richard Lancelyn Green “Thank you very much for letting me read the manuscript...” [cf. Green & Gibson A47] folio [1928]; and a copy of Julian Symons` Portrait of an Artist: Conan Doyle signed presentation copy from Jean Conan Doyle with corrections 1979 folio & 8vo (2). *** Conan Doyle`s cricket story. First published in the Strand Magazine in 1928 and later published in book form in The Maracot Deep and Other Stories John Murray [1929]. There are a few textual changes in this manuscript the story is titled “The Story of Pedegue`s Dropper” and Richard Lancelyn Green in his letter notes that “it is curious that Sir Arthur ceased numbering the pages after 20 & spelt Sydney `Sidney`“. “`The Story of Spedegue`s Dropper` was based on the author`s own experience when bowled by a most extraordinary ball from A.P. Lucas. It was propelled into the air to about thirty feet and then fell onto the top of the bails. It was an experience which also gave him the idea for high-angle fire so that the bullets might enter enemy trenches.” - Green & Gibson.
Beckett (Samuel) Stirrings Still first edition number 56 of 200 copies signed by the author and artisit illustrations by Louis le Brocquy original vellum-backed cloth embosed gilt design to front cover small soiling mark to head of spine otherwise fine original cloth slip-case New York and London [1988]. *** Beckett`s last prose work and already intended as such at the time of publication.
Dexter (Colin) Last Bus to Woodstock first edition the usual browning throughout particularly to title original boards spine ends very slightly creased dust-jacket small sections of discolouration to flaps otherwise in excellent condition 8vo 1975. *** The first Inspector Morse title scarce in such a good dust-jacket.
Greene (Graham) The Man Within first edition original cloth dust-jacket occasional spotting at edges very slightly cocked joints a little rubbed but otherwise a very good copy 8vo 1929. *** Greene`s first novel his only previous publication was a collection of poetry written whilst at Balliol College Oxford.
Joyce (James) Ulysses first edition printed in England number 88 of 100 copies signed by the author from an edition of 1000 title in blue & black prospectus loosely inserted presentation inscription to Gaston Levi from Lord Ivor Churchill with an A.L.s. from Churchill loosely inserted original vellum gilt to a design by Eric Gill t.e.g. others uncut slightly rubbed slip case [Slocum & Cahoon 23] 8vo 1936. *** “I`ve put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant and that`s the only way of insuring one`s immortality.” - James Joyce Levi was a war-time associate of General de Gaulle the inscription is dated January 1943 the book appears to have been a wedding gift. The letter is dated Feb. 22nd: “It seems a long time ago since we struggled with the problems of welfare at and often wonder what happened to many of the personalities who assisted our enterprises.”
Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone uncorrected proof copy with misspelling `J.A.Rowling` on title original white and yellow wrappers creased along the edge of each joint lower panel soiled 8vo 1997. *** The scarce proof for the first of the Harry Potter titles one of only 200 copies.
Wodehouse (P.G.) Psmith Journalist first edition under this title half-title frontispiece and 11 plates by T.M. Whitwell first few leaves very slightly trimmed at fore and upper edge endpaper working loose original pictorial cloth corners and joints a little rubbed top section of upper joint split otherwise a very attractive copy [McIlvaine A15c] 8vo 1915. *** Originally issued in 1912 entitled “The Prince and Betty.” The book was revised by Wodehouse and re-issued under this title in 1915.
Yeats (William Butler) The Winding Stair first edition number 533 of 600 copies signed by the author from an edition limited to 642 designed by Frederic Warde ownership inscription to endpaper endpapers a little faded at margins original cloth gilt roan spine labels spine ends and corners a little frayed small mark to spine [Wade 164] 8vo New York The Fountain Press 1929. *** The true first edition as opposed to the more common 1932 edition.
A gold and floss silk embroidered stylised peacock worked on green silk brocade. Verso inscribed Exhibited by Miss Alice M Sandbrook, Oak Lodge, Edgware. Circa 1900. 19 x 21 1/2in. A brown and gold on cream brocade panel worked by the same hand 20 x 21in and a First World War souvenir purple cloth
A joined oak folding table, Salisbury, possibly from the Beckham workshop, first half 17th century, the folding octagonal top and leaf with double-knuckle hinges over a moulded frieze with central drawer, triple arched apron decorated with spilt mouldings, block and turned legs, solid undertier and shaped lower frieze, 85cm high, 92cm wide, 47cm deep. For an illustration and discussion of this and another related table see figures 4:77 & 78, page 454, Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, The British Tradition, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1979.
A verre englomise, giltwood and composition pier mirror, circa 1815, the reverse painted maritime panel depicting a naval duel from the War of 1812, beneath a beaded architrave, 76cm x 43cm. Note: The scene is an almost exact copy of an oil by Thomas Whitcombe and engraving by T. Sutherland of the action in home waters during the War of 1812 between His Majesty’s Ship Pelican and U.S.S. Argus. The 18-gun brig Argus had been harassing British merchantmen off Ireland so the 18-gun brig-rigged sloop Pelican was dispatched from Queenstown to deal with the menace. After a fifteen minute action and the death of her captain, the American struck her colours. The first commander of the Argus was none other than Stephan Decatur who would later grace the pages of US naval history with his defeat of H.M.S Macedonian in the same war.
Etching Eileen A. Soper (1905-1990) Children swinging around a maypole, signed in pencil, 12 x 18cm Eileen Soper had her first exhibition at The Printmaker`s Society, California in 1921, the youngest artist to exhibit work at the Royal Academy and she moved primarily into illustrating in the 1940`s, including illustrating many of Enid Blyton`s books. She was later involved in the founding of the Society of Wildlife artists and she was also a member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters.
L`ESTRANGE (Sir Roger) - Seneca`s Morals By Way of Abstract.. Fourteenth Edition, London, 1739, original brown leather binding and DICKENS (Charles) - Little Dorrit, first edtn 1857 (first book only) ill. H K Browne, Bradbury & Evans Bouverie Street, half calf (front board detached, foxed) (2)
A carved ivory box modelled as a basket of fruit, first half 19th century, the lid with apples, pears, melons and other fruits carved in relief, the sides and base simulating wicker, 5cm high, 10cm diameter; an ivory and ebony parquetry coaster, early 19th century, 11cm diameter; a sectional tusk ivory and ebony coaster, 11cm wide; and an ivory tusk section, both 19th century
A mahogany cased set of ivory and ebony draughts, 20th century, the interior with removable tray above an undertier, bearing a paper label ‘These Draughtsmen were turned about 1850 by Charles Holtzapffel - author of the first volumes of Holtzapffels Turning and Mechanical Manipulation, probably assisted by his sister Charlotte’, the exterior with applied silver presentation plaque ‘Presented by The Saint Edith Working Mens Club, Kemsing to The Kent Association of Workmens Clubs and Institutes... 1926’ and with subsequent applied silver plaques to 2007, 8cm high, 28cm wide, 18cm deep
A Hornby Series clockwork LMS No 1 Tank Locomotive 2115, in crimson lake, with key and three lamps in original packets, guarantee slip dated 2.35 and `Read this First` leaflet dated 1.34 and membership leaflet, in original red box base with orange corrugated card protector, VG-E, box G base only
A Framed Quaker Ackworth School Medallion Sampler By A Pollard Dated 1800 worked in brown and green threads in cross stitch, 41 cms by 53 cms; and a similar framed unfinished example with alphabet, 29 cms by 27 cms (2) Andrew Pollard was born in Horsham Sussex 11 December 1790, he was the son of Samuel Pollard and Catherine Hughesdon and attended Ackworth between 1799-1802. The Pollard family had attended Ackworth School from 1786 and continued to do so for 100 years. Andrew re married in 1837 aged 47 after the death of his first wife to a Sarah Mainhood and lived in London, they had 11 children and he worked as a commercial traveller and in later years as a school master in Wales, he died aged 72 in 1863 in Swansea. It is unusual to see a sampler produced by one of the boys from Ackworth and in Carol Humphreys `Quaker School Girl Samplers from Ackworth` page 91 illustrates a wonderful medallion sampler worked by Andrews sister Martha Pollard in 1811
A SWEDISH MAHOGANY LIBRARY BUREAU CABINET, the upper half having an architectural concave niche with tambour cupboards either side, the interior with mirrored doors, eight drawers and geometric marquetry decoration with four long drawers below, the first with fitted interior, with ormolu urn escutcheons on bracket feet, 48" wide x 83" high
Totem BR(W) WOOTTON BASSETT F/F. Ex GWR station between Swindon and Chippenham. In virtually mint condition, this rare Totem has only appeared once before at auction. Later this year, it will become the first town in more than 100 years to get the title of "Royal" in recognition of its efforts to honour the UK`s war dead.
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