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Click here to subscribeSarpi (Paolo). The Letters of the Renowned Father Paul, Counsellor of State to the most Serene Republick of Venice... Written to Monsieur Del Isle Groslot... Monsieur Gillot, and others... Translated out of Italian by Edward Brown, Printed for Richard Chiswell, 1693,. engraved portrait (trivial worming in the lower border), the errata leaf present, contemp. calf, corners rubbed, recently neatly rebacked, 8vo first English Edition. Wing S.698. (1)
Williams (Peter). Mynegeir Ysgrythurol: neu Ddangoseg Ymadroddion Yn yr Hen Destament a'r Newydd, yn Ddwy Ran..., 1st ed., Caerfyrddin [Carmarthen], Argraffwyd tros yr Awdur, gan J.Ross, 1773 , some text soiled, contemp. panelled sheepskin, unlettered, worn, 4to Rees 5397. The isssue with c2 correctly signed. Peter Williams is best remembered for his annotated edition of the Welsh Bible, 1770, which was the first Welsh Bible to be printed in Wales. The "Mynegeir Ysgrythurol" was considered a great help for the Welsh folk in their Bible study. (1)
Wotton (Henry). Reliquiae Wottonianae, Or, a Collection of Lives, Letters, Poems, with Characters of Sundry Personages... , 3rd enlarged ed., 1672,. three eng. plts. incl. port. frontis., eng. port. frontis. of George Villiers and preceding text leaf torn with some loss and just encroaching on plt. impression, bookplate of Edward Beaumont Venn, contemp. mottled calf gilt, rubbed on joints and a little wear to head and foot of spine, together with Lloyd (William, Bishop of St. Asaph), An Historical Account of Church Government as it was in Great Britain and Ireland, when they First Received the Christian Religion, 2nd ed., 1684, ad. leaf at rear, a little spotting, contemp. calf, rebacked, plus Verstegan (Richard), Restitution of Decayed Intelligence in Antiquities Concerning the Most Noble and Renowned English Nation, 1673, eng. vign. title page, some eng. illusts. to text, some soiling and dampstaining, closely trimmed at upper margins, leaf F7 torn and archivally repaired with minimal loss, library label to front pastedown, contemp. calf, rebacked, all 8vo, plus other 17th century English antiquarian, mostly 8vo (12)
Ferguson (John). Bibliographical Notes on the Histories of Inventions and Books of Secrets, 2 vols., 1959,. orig. cloth gilt, a little faded on spine, 8vo, together with Fehrenbach (R.J., ed.), Private Libraries in Renaissance England, a Collection and Catalogue of Tudor and Early Stuart Book Lists, 3 vols., 1992, orig. cloth gilt, first vol. a little dampmarked, all 8vo, plus other bibliography and book trade interest (3 shelves)
Aesop. Fables of Aesop and Others. Newly done into English. With an Application to each Fable. Illustrated with Cutts, printed for J. Tonson ... and J. Watts, 1722,. eng. frontis. by G. Van der Gucht, numerous b&w woodcut illusts. to text, a.e.g., later panelled full calf gilt (by Bedford), rubbed and bumps to outer corners, later reback, with orig. morocco label to spine retained, 8vo The first edition of Samuel Croxall's translation. (1)
Alexander (William). The History of Women from the Earliest Antiquity, to the Present Time..., 2 vols., 3rd ed., 1782, half title to vol. 2, occ. foxing and soiling, final leaf to vol. 2 torn, with sl. loss to lower blank gutter margin, recent half calf, together with [Hamilton, Augusta, Lady], Marriage Customs, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Nations of the Universe, [1824], eng. frontis. and additional title dated 1823 (browned), three eng. plts., lacking printed title, first few gatherings with some creasing and sl. fraying to top corners, with sl. loss to frontis. and title, recent qtr. calf, all 8vo (3)
Barattieri (Giovanni Baptista). Architettura d'Acque ... Misura, Divisione, e Livellatione dell'Acque correnti, con molte Scritture di vari casi, 2 vols., Piacenza, Giovanni Bazachi, 1756/63, b & w woodcut illusts., first vol. with inner and lower margin replaced, occn. minor waterstains and marks, licence leaf at rear rehinged, untrimmed, early 20th c. marbled boards, some marks and wear to joints and extrems., folio (2)
Blondel (Francois). L'Art de Jetter les Bombes, Amsterdam, Jouxte la copie imprimeé a Paris, 1690,. eng. title, twelve eng. plts., mostly folding, woodcut illusts. to text, etc., a few minor marks, first folding plt. with closed tear to inner margin (repaired without loss), contemp. plain calf, rubbed and some wear, old reback, 8vo (1)
Bloomfield (Robert). The Farmer's Boy, A Rural Poem, 1st ed., Vernor & Hood, 1800,. half title, ad. leaf at rear, wood engraved head and tail pieces [by John Anderson], a little spotting and soiling throughout, uncut, modern morocco, sl. rubbed and spine faded, 8vo This would appear to be the smallest of the four issues of the first edition. (1)
Boccalini (Trajano). Advertisements from Parnassus, Written Originally in Italian, printed for Richard Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple Bar, 3 vols., 1704, vols. 1 and 3 with eng. frontis., hinges splitting, all vols. with Duke of Leinster armorial bookplate (Carton House, County Kildare), contemp. Cambridge pane calf, gilt dec. spines heavily rubbed, and with sl. wear to ends, lacking spine labels, first vol. with upper joint cracked, 8vo (3)
Caracciolus (Robertus). Sermones de Timore divinorum Iudiciorum Venice: Johann de Colonia & Johann Manthen, 1475,. ninety three leaves (of 94, lacks leaf f1), rubricated throughout in red, blue and gold, old neat marginal annotations, some spotting and light mostly marginal water staining, a few old inner marginal repairs, occ. annotation, shaved at foremargin, bound with Bollanus (Dominicus), De Conceptione Beatae Mariae Virginis, Venice: Johann de Colonia & Johann Manthen, 1474/75, [being the second part only of Caracciolus's Sermones de Adventu], twenty two leaves, paragraphs and initials rubricated throughout in red, blue and gold, final leaf partly cut down (without loss of text) and relaid, some light water staining and last two leaves browned, inner marginal repairs, 19th century green quarter calf gilt, slightly rubbed, 4to First work: GW 6110; Hain Copinger 4467; collation a l8, m6. Second work: See GW 6045/2. See illustration on front cover of this catalogue. (1)
Culpeper (Nicholas). The English Physician Enlarged ..., 1778,. half title, spotting and soiling throughout, contemp. calf, worn, together with [Heath, James], Flagellum, or The Life and Death, Birth and Burial of O. Cromwell ..., 4th edition with additions, 1669, eng. port. frontis., some spotting and soiling throughout, contemp. ownership inscription of Abraham Scofeld (?), contemp. sheep, worn, plus Bible [English], The Holy Bible, 1642, woodcut title to both parts, first title det., closely trimmed affecting running heads and side notes, various repairs and other defects, modern calf, all 8vo, plus other misc. antiquarian, many with defects (23)
Goethe (Johann Wolfgang von). Gli affani del Giovani Verter ..., translated into Italian by Corrado Ludger, 1788,. 123 pp. manuscript transcription by Margritt Sebatier, in a fair hand, prob. early 19th c., contemp. elaborately gilt dec. red morocco, rubbed and a little wear to extrems., slim 8vo, together with Scott (Walter), The Vision of Don Roderick and Other Poems, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, 1811, some spotting, initial leaves det., signed presentation inscription from the novelist F[rederick] Marryat to front free endpaper, contemp. diced calf, covers det. and spine def., 8vo, plus Fontenelle (Bernard le Bovier de), Nouveaux Dialogues des Morts, New Revised Edition, Amsterdam, 1701, some spotting and soiling, ownership names of Richard Bulkeley, and Lord Lovat [Simon Fraser, 1667 1747] to title, contemp. calf, upper cover and first two leaves det., small 8vo All with various ownership inscription of the Nutting family. (3)
Hakewill (George). An Apologie or Declaration of the Power and Providence of God in the Government of the World... , 2nd revised ed., Oxford, 1630,. argument leaf at front with small excision to fore margin affecting printed border only, additional eng. title (fore margin closely trimmed and torn with loss at upper outer corner), errata leaf at rear, some scattered spotting and soiling and fore edges of first and last leaves a little frayed, contemp. calf, joints cracked and some wear to extremities, folio, together with Reeve (John & Muggleton, Lodowick), A Transcendent Spiritual Treatise upon Severl Heavenly Doctrines..., [London reprint of 1652 ed.], 1756, 48pp., a little soiled at front and rear, modern qtr. calf, sl. faded on spine, 4to First book: STC 12612. (2)
An Interesting Collection of Miscellaneous Medals, Miniatures with Ribbons and Cigarette Cards, comprising:- First World War Trio to M2-098218.PTE.(later acting Corporal) C.P.GREEN.A.S.C., comprising 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal; Single First World War Stars and Medals (4); Second World War Stars and Medals (4); twenty nine mostly different miniature medals with ribbons, mentioned in despatches and bars; First World War Iron Cross; seventeen metal bars for ribbons..
A Family Group of Medals:- . Father :- First World War Group, to 87194 BMBR.H.LESLIE. C.F.A., comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Defence Medal.. Son:- Second World War Group, to 950405 SGT.H..J.LESLIE, comprising 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence and War Medals; an RAF cap badge, dog tags, ARP badge, Clan badge and a Black Watch tiepin, together with service records..
Two First World War Groups:- A Trio to 1354 PTE.J.J.STEPHENS. W.YORK.R., comprising 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal; and a Pair to 292031 PTE.B.RUNTON. DEVON.R., comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal; a Devonshire Regiment cap badge and brass ON WAR SERVICE badge; a starter pistol..
A Family Group of Medals. Group 1-Two medals awarded to Mrs A M Martin nee Tindale of Witton Gilbert, Co Durham, comprising British Empire Medal and Service Medal of the Order of St John, together with a framed letter from the Queen, papers and photographs.. Group 2-A Naval Group to K24262.R.P.TINDALE.L.STO.H.M.S. EAGLE, comprising a Naval General Service Medal (clasp PALESTINE1936/39), 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (clasp NORTH AFRICA 1942/43), a Naval Long Service Good Conduct Medal (George V); together with a silver medal reading A Token of Gratitude from Witton Gilbert 1914/18, and silver medal reading MEDITERRANEAN FLEET REGATTA 1926.. Group 3-A Naval Group to K13681.G.GALLAGHER.STO.1.R.N., comprising 1914/15 Star, War and Victory Medals, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal.. Group 4-A First World War Pair to 29611 PTE.W.MARTIN. R.A.M.C., comprising War and Victory Medals..
A Family Group of First World War Medals (Two Brothers and a Cousin):- A First World War Pair, to 39505 PTE.C.F.MERRYWEATHER.LAN.FUS., and a memorial plaque named to Charles Fairbank Merryweather; a First World War Pair, to 28953 PTE.A.MERRYWEATHER.BORD.R., and a memorial plaque named to Alfred Merryweather, together with photographs and letters; a Group of Four First World War Medals, to 37306 PTE.J.BENSON.W.YORK.R., comprising Victory and British War Medals, 1939/45 War Medal and Defence Medal, together with a West Yorkshire Regimental cap badge, Royal Observer Corps cloth badge, and an Investiture of Prince of Wales plaque..
Two Groups of Medals:- A Long Service Group, awarded to SECT.LDR.HARRY SANDLAND, comprising Defence Medal, Coronation Medal 1953 and Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with three clasps LONG SERVICE 1948-56-66 (Type D); a Composite First World Trio, the 1914 Star and Victory Medal awarded to 10838 PTE C.SHARPLES..1/E.LAN.R., British War Medal awarded to 19758 PTE.T.SMITH.E.LAN.R.; a copy of an Elizabeth I half crown..
A Coinage Military Medal Album, containing thirteen German and Nazi First and Second World War Medals, includign Iron Crosses, Cross of Honour 1914/18 War, Long Service Medal for twelve years for the Armed Forces, Defence Medal, Russian Front Winter Campaign, Faithful Service, War Merit Cross 1939 etc. .
Three First World War Chromolithographic Recruiting Posters, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee:- "Whose Absent? Is It You?", no.125; "There's Room For You. Enlist Today", no.122; "Come Along, Boys!" no.22; a similar poster published by the War Savings Committee "War Loan. Lend Your Savings to the Nation To-Day", no.22; a recruiting showcard "Come and Do Your Bit. Join Now"; a framed etching Launch of the Nelson.(6).
A Collection of German/Nazi Commemorative and Campaign Medals and Badges:- Russian Winter Campaign; German Defence Medal; War Merit Cross Class 1; Army Long Service 4 years; Faithful Service Decoration; German Mother's Cross; Knight's Cross (iron cross with oak leaves and crossed swords); War Merit Medal; War Merit Cross / 1939; Cross of Honour 1914/8 (2); Long Service Award for 25 years; six sporting/political medals. Together with two Second World War Wounded badges, a First World War Wounded badge, Luftwaffe Observer badge. Five crude copies of German medals (27).
An RAF Squadron Leader's Service Dress, with medal bars (1939/45 mentioned in despatches), comprising tunic and trousers, cap and various Squadron ties; an VIII Group Pathfinder Force Car badge; a set of ARP overalls; a boxed Aircraft Camera Type FX53; various processing units, films and plates; a slide album etc . **These items belonged to Squadron Leader Howard William Lees who devised better techniques for taking arial photographs of enemy targets during the Second World War. He was in the Pathfinder Squadron, Bomber Command. He became a Squadron Leader after the war. He was also one of the first racing drivers to compete at Donnington Park..
A Flying Suit and Leather Helmet; a First World War khaki battle dress with brass shoulder titles Bedford, together with service dress cap with Bedfordshire Regiment cap badge; a great coat; a Second World War German cloth cap; a steel helmet; a pair of gaitors; a miner's helmet; a First World War Pair, to 4418 PTE. H.J. JOSE. HAMPS.R.; an 1821 crown enamelled as a brooch.. .
A black and white photograph depicting The Duke & Duchess of Windsor saying farewell to The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester at Paris Airport, 12th November 1938 (This was the first meeting of any member of The Royal Family with The Duke & Duchess following their Wedding, and in The Duchess of Gloucester's Memoirs she states the visit was made at the request of Neville Chamberlain, The Prime Minister), together with a further black and white photograph depicting the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke & Duchess of Windsor in Paris
A George II silver bowl. Edinburgh 1757, makers Lothian & Robertson, Assay Master Hugh Gordon, of circular form with shaped and engraved border above an ovoid moulded girdle and engraved crest, set on a circular stepped foot, weight 9oz 5in (13cm) diameter, 3.5in (9cm) high. * Although assayed in Edinburgh the crest and coronet are those of an English Earl - The Earl of Ashburnham. In 1730 John, Baron Ashburnham, a favourite courtier of Frederick, Prince of Wales, was elevated to the title Earl of Ashburnham.. After six years he was succeeded in this title by his son, also John born in 1724. John, 2nd Earl of Ashburnham, received the royal appointments of Keeper of St James's and Hyde Park in 1753 and in 1775 that of First Lord of the Bedchamber to George II.
A blue Volkswagen Beetle 1192cc petrol engine registration 2152 NT approximately 51000 recorded miles first registered 01/10/1963 the vehicle was owned by a Miss AZ Wright from first registration until July 2006. Vehicle chassis No. 5711829 current M.O.T. certificate until 1st February 2007 historic vehicle tax until 31/08/07
A pottery charger by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1957) the large circular charger painted in black with a man supporting a large implement with black lined rims monogrammed FB and incised Ditchling 1926" (a/f) 17.25" diameter. . Brangwyn was born in Bruges in 1867 the son of an Anglo-Welsh architect and ecclesiastical designer; he worked in his fathers workshop and then became an apprentice to William Morris in 1882. He spread his talents over a variety of outlets including painting print making drawing and design and was also a respected mural artist. During the First World War Brangwyn played an important part as a propaganda artist and provoked controversial reactions to his work which depicted the harsh reality of war. Brangwyn increasingly ignored developments in art and continued in his own manner adapting traditional methods to suit his own personal style. He ended his career as he had begun devoting his time to religious art and applied design.
A pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases decorated by Hannah Barlow circa 1895 each of baluster form below a tapering slender neck the body incised with a continuous frieze of a shepherd and his dog watching over his flock the other similarly decorated the shoulders decorated with stylised foliage and glazed in mottled tones of green blue and brown impressed mark numbered 4781 monogrammed and incised L.R.386" and 505" 9.75" high (2).. Hannah Barlow b.1851 one of nine children studied at the Lambeth School of Art in the late 1860s. In 1871 she and several other students (along with her brother Arthur) were employed by the Lambeth Pottery of Royal Doulton to decorate stoneware to her own designs and patterns. She became quickly known for her sgraffito style of decoration and despite losing the use of her right hand in her early twenties she learnt to use her left hand just as proficiently. Hannah holds a prominent place in the history of British Ceramics as the first female artist/designer (as opposed to general painter) to be taken on by a major British pottery.
A Beswick Hereford family to include Hereford Bull model number 1363A first version horns protrude from ears in gloss issued 1955-unknown 4.5" high Hereford Cow model number 1360 in gloss issued 1954-1997 4.25" high and Hereford Calf 901B second version mouth closed issued unknown-circa 1957 all designed by Arthur Gredlington (3)
A Portsoken Ward lead property mark for Portsoken Ward bearing the arms of the city of London within rococo decoration and bearing the legend Port 295 15.5" x 9.5" circa 1740. . The first examples of such marks appeared in 1740 following the decision of the City Land Committee CL.C. Ellis. M.A. Journal of British Archaeological Association Third Series Vol. VIII plate ex.nos.9 & 10
A rosewood drop-dial timepiece circa 1840 the four-pillar single fusee movement with 10in white painted Roman numeral dial signed Brugger High Holborn London within a cast bezel and veneered surround the salt-box type case with side door and pendulum adjustment flap to the curved base 37cm high. Several makers with the surname Brugger are recorded as working in London during the first half of the 19th century
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