HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1934-45. Important Top Secret wartime D.S., A Hitler (an excellent, dark bold fountain pen ink signature), four pages, folio, Berlin, 6th February 1940. The printed document, in German, is housed in a folder bearing the title Instructions for the Commanders of Navy Ships and Vessels stationed abroad in the event of the outbreak of War, marked Top Secret! at the head, and is introduced by a statement, `As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the German Nation, I herewith issue the following instructions to the commanders of Navy ships and vessels stationed abroad, and demand, that they will act accordingly with determination, and shall make use of the ships and crews under their command in all circumstances, as the Honour of the Flag and the interests of the German Nation requires`, which is followed by seven instructions, in part, `1. The orders for the peacetime travelling of the ship will be suspended as soon as the Commander is sure that a War has broken out in which the German Nation is involved…..2. The Commander has to ensure the best possible performance of the tasks assigned to the ship. He carries a great and holy responsibility….it is of the highest importance, that he does his utmost to defend the ship and the flag it carries, despite any enemy subterfuge, or rumours he may encounter….3. I expect the Commander to set an example to the crew, by being determined to fight, by showing the right spirit, and by maintaining a strong discipline and devotion to duty…..4. The military use of the ship and its actions will be decided by special operational orders…When the War orders have been carried out, or become impossible due to damage of the ship or other circumstances, the Commander must look for new tasks for crew and ship. I shall not hold the Commander responsible for the loss or damage of his ship, when this occurs during an honourable battle….Surrender of the ship and striking of the flag for the enemy is impossible for a German warship. Sinking honourably is preferable to striking the flag!….6. I shall deal rigorously against any Commander acting in a dishonourable way, or in a way that is likely to disgrace the German Navy. 7. These instructions must be revealed to all those officers of the ship, who might be suitable as an alternative Commander, as soon as the War breaks out, and after leaving the last German port.` A one page appendix to the document lists, in five points, the powers of the Commanders of the Navy`s vessels and vehicles stationed abroad, in the event of the outbreak of War. Countersigned by Erich Raeder (1876-1960) German Admiral, Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine 1935-43. With blind embossed seal featuring the Nazi Eagle and Swastika. Rare. VG
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MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. D.S., Mussolini, two pages, folio, Rome, 4th September 1927. The manuscript document, in Italian (untranslated) appears to relate to Gustavo Adolfo Oelker. Signed by Mussolini in bold, dark ink at the conclusion and countersigned by King Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947, King of Italy 1900-46). One small stain to the left border, not affecting the text or signatures, otherwise VG
Estienne (Henri) World of Wonders 1607 2 parts in 1 first edition in English lacking initial blank but with errata leaf at end occasional foxing small rust-hole in N6 affecting text Rendel Harris` ink library stamp on titles and label on front paste-down pencil marginalia modern half morocco rubbed new endpapers [STC 10554] folio John Norton 1607.
La Primaudaye(P. de)The French Academie... 4 parts in 1 engraved pictorial title title and a few ff. soiled some browning 3A3 marginal tear with loss of sidenotes and some letters of main text some closed tears affecting text early ink inscriptions to title and several other leaves later morocco-backed boards rubbed rebacked later endpapers [STC 15241] folio for Thomas Adams 1618.
Percivale(R) Dictionary in Spanish & English 3 parts in 1 device on titles some marginal browning and staining 2C to end small wormhole affecting text Wiston Old Rectory bookplate on front paste-down contemporary calf rebacked spine ends bumped new endpapers folio John Haviland for William Aspley 1623.
Heywood (Thomas) Tonaikeion... 1624 title within pictorial woodcut border woodcut head- and tail-pieces lacking blanks A1 A2 and 2R6 some browning and staining A3 with eighteenth century ink signature of Johnathan Hobbs and ink signature of Thomas Moore dated 1809 eighteenth century panelled calf rebacked rubbed new endpapers folio Adam Islip 1624. ***Rare: COPAC lists only 2 locations Liverpool and the National Library of Wales. .
Bacon (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum 1651 sixth edition engraved additional allegorical title and portrait some browning and foxing bookplates on front paste-down occasional early ink marginalia contemporary panelled calf rebacked and recornered rubbed [Gibson 176; Wing B327] folio Printed by J.F. for W.Lee 1651.
Davenant (Sir William) The Works first collected edition engraved portrait woodcut head-pieces and initials lacks front endpapers occasional foxing and staining T4 closed tear contemporary calf rebacked preserving old gilt spine with morocco label rubbed and chipped [Wing D320] folio by T.N. for Henry Herringman 1673.
Camden (W.) Remains Concerning Britain title and following leaf repaired some browning and staining modern morocco [Wing C-374B] Simon Waterson & Robert Clavell 1657 Tasso (Torquato) Godfrey of Bulloigne: or the Recovery of Jerusalem translated by Edward Fairfax small hole in Z2 affecting 1 letter of headline light browning contemporary mottled calf repaired rebacked [Wing T174] J.M. for H. Herringman sold by J. Knight & F. Saunders 1687 Dallington (Sir Robert) Aphorismes Civill and Militarie 2 parts in 1 second edition foxed broken ex-library copy with ink stamp contemporary calf worn rebacked and recornered upper cover detached for Robert Allot 1629 Norris (J.) A Collection of Miscellanies third edition some foxing and water-staining contemporary half calf rubbed S. Manship 1699 8vo & small folio(4)
Jewel (John Bishop of Salisbury) first edition black letter title with large woodcut printers device title with ink inscriptions Wm. Hodgkins (scored through) and Cha. Hepenstatt both 18th century and Wm.Surtees (19th century) marginal repairs to preliminaries and sigs 3Q and 3R (index) affecting some sidenotes stained contemporary panelled calf sympathetically rebacked corners repaired rubbed [STC 14600] small folio Henry Wykes 1567.
Barker (Robert printer) Common Prayer 1605 black letter title (with woodcut strapwork design) calendar and almanac printed in red and black large woodcut initials throughout separate title with woodcut historiated border for "The Psalter or Psalmes of Dauid" first title detached from main text block and with a few small marginal holes and stains A2 marginal repair to lower corner just touching a sidenote on verso A8 lower corner torn loss of a couple of letters recto and verso no loss of sense of text contemporary blind-stamped calf metal corner- and centre-pieces lacking clasps early rebacking in reversed calf affixed with metal strips upper hinge broken taking with it first title [STC 16329a] folio Robert Barker 1605. ***A handsome production in a very good contemporary binding..
James I (King Of England) The Workes 1st 1616 first edition half-title with engraved portrait to verso engraved additional pictorial title woodcut full-page arms small engraved portrait of Prince Charles to head of dedication woodcut initials e4 cancelled A6r & v with cancel slips half-title laid down recto window mounted loss to lower corner not affecting image or text a few ff. with small burn marks obscuring a few letters contemporary tree calf joints split but holding firm split to spine rubbed and scuffed [STC 14344] folio Robert Barker and Iohn Bill 1616.
[Sprat (Thomas)]Horrid Conspiracy 1685 second edition imprimatur leaf 1685; Copies of the Informations and Original Papers relating to the Proof of the Horrid Conspiracy... folding engraved plan 1685 together 2 works in 1 vol. [Wing S5067 & 5029] by Thomas Newcomb contemporary calf joints starting corners worn rubbed and scuffed folio
Clarendon-The History of the Civil Wars... 3 vol. first edition engraved portrait frontispieces vignette devices on titles and many engraved decorations half-titles some damp-staining occasional spotting vol. I marginal wormtrack contemporary half calf rather worn and damp-stained rebacked [Lowndes II p.466] folio Oxford Printed at the Theater 1702-04.
Crinitus (Petrus) De honesta disciplina 1508 title printed in red and black and with large woodcut printer`s device woodcut initials early ink marginalia throughout and an 8pp. index in the same hand at end a few worm holes throughout turning into a large trace on last 6 ff. of text affecting a few letters on most ff. but with no loss of sense 19th century half calf rubbed and soiled [Adams C2949; Renouard Ascensius II 350-351] small folio [Paris] [Josse Badius & [for] Jean Petit] 1508. ***Rare. We can trace no copy of this edition at auction in the last 25 years. De honesta disciplina is considered to be a source for the works of Nostradamus..
Bude De Asse et partibus eius Libri Quinqz title printed in red and black and within elaborate woodcut architectural border large woodcut initial title with a few small stains and some soiling also with a small hole to head just within image slight loss small worm holes throughout affecting a few letters on all ff. but with no loss of sense handsome contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards original metal clasps pigskin soiled some worm holes [Adams B3100; Renouard Ascensius II 232-233] folio Paris [Josse Badius] [1516].
Russell.Memorial..Marriage..HRH Albert Edward chromolithographed illuminated title-page and 42 chromolithographed plates after Robert Dudley comprising 2 mounted portraits finished by hand 18 views including scenes in London and 22 of bridal gifts wood-engraved illustrations broken and loose some plates soiled and frayed at edges some foxing original decorated red cloth gilt worn folio Day and Son [1864]; sold not subject to return
Mackenzie.Laws and Customs of Scotland 3 parts in 1 second edition title in red and black and with contemporary ink signature a few ink annotations title a little soiled and with small tear affecting outer rule engraved bookplate of James Dewar of Vogry contemporary sheep worn [Wing M168] folio Edinburgh by the Heirs and Successors of Andrew Anderson...for Andrew Symson 1699.
Abercromby.Martial Atchievements..Scots 2 vol. list of subscribers title to vol.1 torn at inner margin (no loss) a little browned slight marginal worming at beginning and end of vol.1 contemporary panelled calf (not quite uniform) rubbed one cover detached folio Edinburgh by Robert Freebairn 1711-15.
Logan/McIan.Clans of the Scottish Highlands 2 vol. re-issue additional chromolithographed armorial titles dedication printed in black and gold list of subscribers 72 hand-coloured lithographed plates after McIan light foxing affecting some plates broken and loose contemporary morocco elaborately gilt g.e. rubbed [Tooley 323; cf.Abbey Life 426 first edition] folio Ackermann & Co. 1857; sold not subject to return
Pierce (Michael) and others. ...so few: a folio dedicated to all who fought and won the Battle of Britain 10th July - 31st October 1940 number 340 of 401 copies signed by the creative team with 25 tipped-in silhouette portraits of surviving pilots by Michael Pierce all signed in pencil by the artist and subjects and with photographic plates of them & their related memorabilia and facsimile accounts a few spots to final leaves original RAF blue morocco upper cover inlaid with pilot`s wings and blocked in gilt g.e. with accompanying leaflet in original cloth drop-back box 4to Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund 1990.
Maclure Macdonald & Co. Yacht Racing on the C photographic plates original cloth Glasgow [c.1899] Cozzens (Fred. S.) American Yachts and Yachting illustrations lightly foxed original pictorial cloth gilt 1887 Maginnis (A.J.) The Atlantic Ferry: its Ships Men and Working one of 150 large paper copies illustrations some spotting original pictorial parchment gilt t.e.g. others uncut 1892 all a little rubbed and soiled oblong folio & 4to(3)
Medici Antiqui omnes aldus 1547 large aldine device to title and verso of final f. 20th century ink inscription to front free endpaper title with 2 early ink inscriptions and 2 library stamps a few other marginal library stamps most faded worm traces to inner margins occasionally affecting a few letters of text a few ff. working loose stained later calf-backed marbled boards rather worn [Renouard Aldus 140 2 "n`est pas commun"; Adams M991] folio Venice Aldi filii 1547.
Argenterius De morbis libri XIIII 1556 first edition woodcut pictortial title large device on otherwise blank last f. and initials occasional early ink marginalia title with ownership inscription of `Christophorus Helwig Paris 1664` outer margin of title stained and frayed repaired occasional light staining elsewhere perforated library stamp on title-page & Q3 library buckram slightly rubbed [not in Wellcome or Adams] folio Florence Laurentius Torrentinus 1556.
[Conradus (Abbot of Ursberg) Chronicon] lacks title and all else before a1 title and next f. supplied in manuscript little marked name at foot of dedication with stamps erased causing small hole occasional marginalia booklabel on pastedown later half pigskin [Adams C2520] folio Basle Petrus Perna 1569; sold not subject to return.
De Vos (Martin) Boni et Mali Scientia 1583 fine engraved pictorial title and 53 plates by J.Sadeler after Martin de Vos all trimmed to plate mark and laid down latin quatrain beneath each 1 trimmed with loss of quatrain later blind-stamped calf upper cover detached rubbed spine ends and corners worn oblong folio [Antwerp] [1583].
Serarius.Iosue 1622 Johann Albin 1622; Iudices et Ruth explanati Balthasar Lippe 1619; In libros regum et paralipomenon commentaria posthuma Balthasar Lippe 1617 bound with another 3 works by the same together 6 works in 2 vol. the first two with engraved historiated titles the third with engraved border of coats-of-arms on dedication some browning contemporary alum-tawed pigskin with silk ties (some lacking) both blind-stamped but not uniform the first with central panel depicting the crucifixion surrounded by border of prophets a little rubbed and soiled vol.1 with upper cover warped folio Mainz ***The author was a Jesuit professor of exegesis at Mainz university he wrote several commentaries on books of the Bible as well as anti-Lutheran polemics..
Ronsard (Pierre de) Oeuvres 1623 2 vol. half-title engraved additional pictorial title and 9 (of 11 as often) portraits woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces feint blind-stamps to title and a few other ff. lightly browned some staining to lower margins towards end very occasional spotting a few small stains contemporary calf rebacked corners worn rubbed and scuffed a handsomely printed edition with wide margins folio Paris Nicolas Buon 1623.
Lanfrancus Opera Omnia 1647 title printed in red and black and with engraved portrait vignette contemporary mottled calf gilt central gilt arms with initials AD to covers spine in compartments with alternate gilt coat-of-arms and initials APE lower compartment with old library label rubbed folio Paris sumptibus Ioannis Billaine 1647.
Puente.Mirabilis vita..Marinae de Escobar 1672 2 vol. half-title in vol.1 both vol.with engraved titles within architectural border and engraved portrait browned contemporary blind-stamped alum-tawed pigskin a little soiled folio Prague Typis Universitatis Carolo-Ferdinandeae in Collegio Societatis Jesu... 1672-88. ***Scarce account of the life of the Catholic mystic..
Sandrart Johann Jakob von L`Academia Todesca dell parts 1 and 2 only (of 6) in 1 vol. half-title additional engraved title plates and illustrations light water-stain to upper edge throughout mostly marginal some foxing contemporary vellum dated 1679 with the library stamp of Donaueschingen folio Nuremburg 1675.
Metastasio (Pietro) Opere 6 vol. only (of 7) engravings throughout contemporary calf gilt worn some covers detached Venice 1782 D`Orleans Histoire des Revolutions D`Angleterre 2 vol. only (of 3) first edition contemporay mottled calf gilt Claude Barbin Paris 1693 Lapide (A.) Commentarius in Canticum Canticorum 1 vol. only contemporary calf gilt Antwerp 1694 4to & folio(9)
![Cicero (Marcus Tullius) Rhetorica 1531 [1 vol. of 4 vol. 1531 Opera] Gothic letter title printed in red and black and within](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/1574/2778028/229_468x382.jpg)
Cicero (Marcus Tullius) Rhetorica 1531 [1 vol. of 4 vol. 1531 Opera] Gothic letter title printed in red and black and within ornate woodcut architectural border woodcut initials title with faded early Jesuit ink ownership inscription small area of water-staining to upper margin of final f. lightly browned 19th century panelled calf lower joint splitting rubbed [Not in Adams] small folio [Paris] [Badius Ascensius] 1531.
Boccaccio (Giovanni) Comedia 1558 title with woodcut printer`s device holed and laid down occasional foxing or staining contemporary vellum lower cover wormed Venice de la Speraza 1547; and 4 other defective 16th and 17th century Continental Books including a 1567 Homer in an attractive contemporary blind-stamped binding folio et infra. sold not subject to return.(5)
[Latimer (Hugh)] 27 Sermons Preached... title within woodcut typographic border lacking leaves trimmed browned and soiled throughout occasional staining a few repairs later calf rubbed [STC 15276] John Daye 1562; and 4 others defective sixteenth & seventeenth century english literature 4to & folio; sold not subject to return.(5)
Plato. Opera quæ extant omnia 1578 3 vol. double column text in Greek and Latin title with large woodcut printer`s device vol.3 5L2 small hole near foot affecting part of tail-piece recto and a few words of text verso occasional marginal water-staining heavier in vol.3 a few small stains within text contemporary calf gilt worn [Adams P1439; Renouard Estienne 143 1; Schreiber Estiennes 201] folio Henri Estienne 1578.
Aristotle. Operum...Nova Editio 1590 2 vol. double column text in Latin and Greek titles wih large woodcut printer`s devices title with obliterated ink ownership inscriptions to heads first title soiled and slightly creased of occasional foxing a few small water-stains some browning contemporary panelled calf arabesque centre-pieces spine ends chipped vol.2 corners worn rubbed and scuffed [Adams A1736] Lyon folio apud Iacobum Bubonium 1590.
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