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Lot 793
Bradley (Edward) College Life: Original Etchings, 4to, printed boards, Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, n.d.; Morgan (Fred W.) Pen & Ink Sketches In The Streets Of Durham, ob. 8vo, printed boards, illus., Durham, 1886; and The Friends In Council, 2 vols, ob. folio, paper covs., illus. with lithographs, Andrew Reid, Newcastle, n.d. -4
Lot 832
Flower (William) The Heraldic Visitatione of ye Countye Palatyne of Durham in the Yeare of our Lorde God 1575, folio, later half morocco over original boards, engraved title-page, illustrations, [Newcastle, 1820], bookplate of Frank Goulding Watney; The Visitation of the County Palatine of Duresme, taken by Richard St. George... In the Yeare of our Lord, 1615, folio, later half morocco over original boards, illustrations, a few of the coats-of-arms coloured by hand, no date, bookplate of Joseph Foster, who has almost certainly also annotated the volume, with manuscript corrections and additions throughout and an additional manuscript folding family tree (2).
Lot 867
Lipscomb (H.C.) History of Staindrop Church (with Illustrative Lithographed Drawings), oblong folio, original cloth gilt, lithographed frontispiece and 8 plates (with tissue guards), 1852, bookplate of William Maude; Lipscomb (H.C.) Staindrop Church and Monuments, 8vo, cloth, 2 plans, one photograph, 1888 (2).
Lot 900
Hair (Thomas) A Series of Views of the Collieries in the Counties of Northumberland and Durham... With Descriptive Sketches and a Preliminary Essay on Coal and the Coal Trade, by M. Ross, folio, modern morocco, second, enlarged edition, additional title-page from 1839 edition, 42 plates, 1844, bookplates of Thomas Bell and Frank Graham. See illustration.
Lot 904
Wilson (J.) A History of the Durham Miners' Association 1870-1904, 8vo, pictorial cloth, plates, Durham, 1908; Richards (T.J.) Report.. respecting the Explosion of an Air Receiver at the Ryhope Colliery, folio, 1883; Durham Colliery Owners' Mutual Protection Association, Memorandum and Articles of Association, 8vo, cloth, Newcastle, 1935; Sowerby (Margaret R.G.) Recent Changes in the Durham Coal-Mining Industry, 4to, cloth, typescript, plans, no date, and 2 others items relating to mining (6).
Lot 910
Maynard (T.C.) An Authentic Copy of the Evidence taken on the Investigation... of the recent Hetton Colliery Explosion, 8vo, wrappers, in a modern calf box, 3 folding plates, Durham, 1861; The Debate on the Motion of Alexander Macdonald, Esq. (M.P. for Stafford) on Disasters in Mines, 8vo, half calf, 1878, bound with 7 other items (2 broadsheets), including: Rules of the Miners' National Union, Durham, 1879; Report on the Explosion which occurred at the Seaham Colliery on the 8th September 1880, folio, printed wrappers, 1881, and 12 other vols relating to mining (15).
Lot 968
Jackson (Robert) A Copy of the Act of 13th, George 3rd, 1773... called the Lanchester Common Act, 8vo, printed boards, Newcastle, 1871; another copy, half morocco; An Act for Dividing and Inclosing the Moor or Common, called Crossgate Moor, in the Parish of Saint Oswald, folio, modern half calf, [1769]; Report of the Speeches delivered at the Meeting of the Landowners and Farmers of the County of Durham, 12mo, boards, Durham, 1844, and one other vol (5).
Lot 970
The Official Album & Programmed Of The Visit Of Their Majesties The King & Queen To Smith's Dock Company, Middlesborough, 14th June, 1917, illus. with hand-mounted photographs and ephemera, in ob. folio half-morocco bindings; together with the Official Souvenir of the Visit of Prince Albert to Middle Docks & Engineering Company, South Shields, April 16th, 1920, with hand-mounted photographs, in 4to. printed boards. -2
Lot 996
Jones (S.S.) Northumberland and its Neighbour Lands, 2 parts in one vol, large 8vo, cloth, frontispiece, plates, Hexham, 1871; A Descriptive Account of Berwick-upon-Tweed, folio, gilt boards, photographic illustrations, Brighton, no date; Lambert (Sir Arthur W.) Northumbria's Spacious Year 1929, 8vo, cloth, plates, Newcastle, 1930, and 1 other vol (4).
Lot 1021
Fothergill (George) An Old Raby Hunt Club Album 1786-1899, folio, later cloth, original label pasted on upper cover, no. 6 of 50 copies, photographic frontispiece, illustrated title-page, 61 coloured plates (without plates 58 & 60 which appear only in de-luxe copies), Edinburgh, 1899; Fothergill (G.) Notes from the Diary of a Doctor, Sketch Artist and Sportsman, 4to, original illustrated cloth, coloured frontispiece, plates and illustrations, York, 1901; Duke of Cleveland's Fox Hounds, Operations of the the Raby Pack, in the season 1838-39 (1839), 2 vol, 4to, boards, Richmond, 1839-1841; The Lay of the South Durham Hunt, by `Scarlet' & `Green', 8vo, printed wrappers, Stockton, no date; A List of the South Durham Foxhounds, 1876 (1877, 1881, 1882, 1887, 1898 & 1899), 7 vol, 32mo, cloth, Newcastle & Stockton, [1876-1899]; A List of the Lambton Hounds, October, 1818 (1823-1826), 5 vol., 12mo, wrappers, Sunderland & Newcastle, 1818-1826 (17). See illustration.
Lot 1039
Meanwell, manuscript account book of the brig `Meanwell', built in Scarborough in 1795, with the accounts for coal voyages to London, other voyages to Copenhagen, Elsinor, Memel, St Petersburg, Belfast, Shields, and Ipswich, all between 1798 and 1805, folio (151/4 x 61/2 in., 38.9 x 16.3cm.), contemporary half calf, approx. 74pp.
Lot 27
William Monck, Edward Swinburne & Other Artists Various sizes 9 1/2in. x 12 1/4in. (24 x 31cm) and smaller An album of fourteen drawings, watercolours and sepia monochrome studies of Belsay Castle, Belsay Hall & Gardens, Northumberland, including: two grisailles signed by Edward Swinburne, showing parkland and construction of the Quarry Garden; a pen and ink view of the Castle signed by William Monck, and dated Sep. 4/43; three watercolour landscapes in the style of John Varley; and others in the style of Lady Mary Elizabeth Monck (nee: Bennet); together with two unattached pencil drawings by William Monck of Belsay Castle c.1830, inscribed and one signed with initials; all in folio green half-morocco bindings; sold together with a copy of An Account of Belsay Castle by Sir Arthur E. Middleton, second printing, The Spredden Press, Stocksfield, Northumberland, 1990. Provenance: Presented to Brian Swinburne R.I.B.A., by Sir Stephen Middleton of Belsay. NB: John Varley (1778- 1842) painted extensively in Northumberland and was patronized by the local nobility, including Sir John Edward Swinburne of Capheaton, William Ord of Whitfield, and the Countess of Tankerville of Chillingham. Lady Mary Elizabeth Monck (nee: Bennet) (d.1851), was the daughter of the fourth Earl & Countess of Tankerville and received lessons from John Varley. In 1831 she became the second wife of Sir Charles Lambert Monck, MP of Belsay Castle and throughout her life produced a considerable volume of watercolours and pencil sketches showing Varley's influence. A sketch book believed to have been compiled by Lady Mary Bennet containing sketches by Varley, is included in the Tyne & Wear County Council Museum collection, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle. See illustrations
Lot 620
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. T.L.S., Mussolini, one page, folio, Rome, 11th April 1934, to His Majesty the King of Italy, on the printed stationery of the Ministry of War, General Administration of Official Personnel, Discipline Division. The letter concerns Reserve Infantry Lieutenant Cipriano Herin who, it states, is currently on leave and suspended from his rank 'having been denounced for forgery and embezzlement'. Mussolini further states that the Court of Irrea has officially cleared Herin of the charges, remarking 'Having considered the fact that no blemish of immortality has been proved against the defendant Herin, I have determined that no disciplinary measure needs to be taken against him.' In concluding he recommends reinstating Herin to his rank. Very minor, light age wear to the top edge, otherwise VG
Lot 621
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator 1922-45. D.S., Mussolini, two pages, folio, 1st October 1931, in Italian (untranslated). The manuscript document relates to Guido Franzot of Trieste. Signed by Mussolini at the conclusion and countersigned by King Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947, King of Italy 1900-46). A few light rust stains, just affecting a few words of text and the very conclusion of the King's signature. Otherwise VG
Lot 649
PRIESTLEY JOSEPH: (1733-1804) British Theologian and Dissenting Clergyman, Chemist and discoverer of Oxygen. Rare A.L.S., J Priestley, three pages, folio, Leeds, 13th June 1769, to Miss. Aikin (Anna Laetitia Barbauld) at Warrington Academy. Priestley announces 'You will be surprised when I tell you I write this on the behalf of Pascal Paoli and the brave Corsicans, but it is strictly true.' and continues to add that Mr. Turner of Wakefield ('who says he reads your poems not with admiration but astonishment') has insisted Priestley writes to her 'to request that a copy of your poem called Corsica may be sent to Mr. Boswell, with permission to publish it for the benefit of those noble islanders. He is confident that it cannot fail greatly to promote their interest, now that a subscription is open for them by raising a generous order in the cause of liberty, and admiration of their glorious struggles in its defence.' Priestley further writes 'It being written by a lady....will a circumstance very much in their favour, and that of the poem, but there is no occasion for Mr. Boswell to be acquainted with your name, unless it be your own choice some time hence....and therefore hope Miss. Aikin will not refuse so reasonable a request, which will at the same time lay a great obligation on friends in England, and contribute to the relief of her own heroes in Corsica.' and also remarks 'They may be the Coup de Grace to the French Troops in that island, and Paoli, who reads English, will cause it to be printed in every history of that renowned island.' He further urges his correspondent to comply with the request, explaining 'In this case you have only to send a corrected copy to me at Leeds, or to Mr. Johnson in London, and I will take care to introduce it to the notice of Mr. Boswell....The sooner this is done the better.' In concluding Priestley offers his own praise of his correspondent's poems and also makes a reference to his own work, 'My piece on Perspective is nearly ready for the press. Come an see me before it is quite printed, and I will engage to teach you the whole art....of it in a few hours. If you come a month after I may know no more about the matter than anybody else. I am about to make a bolder push than ever for the pillory....or something worse.' With integral address leaf. A letter of very fine content and excellent association. Lightly laid down and with two extensive, although neat, splits at the folds of the third page, slightly affecting one line of text. There is a small area of paper loss, affecting one word, caused by the removal of the seal. Two light stains to the final page and very light overall age wear. G. Anna Laetitia Barbauld (1743-1825) nee. Aikin. English Poet and Children's Author. Her work Corsica: And Ode was written in 1768. Barbauld and Priestley were associated with Warringon Academy, an early dissenters' college which ran from 1756-86. In Robert Schofield's book The Enlightenment of Joseph Priestley: A Study of His Life and Work from 1733-1773 (1997) he quotes Priestley as having written 'Mrs. Barbauld has told me that it was the perusal of some verses of mine that first induced her to write anything in verse.' Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807) Corsican Patriot and Leader, designed and wrote the Constitution of this first democratic republic of the modern age. In 1769 Paoli was taking refuge in England following his defeat at the Battle of Ponte Nevu. Corsica became a French province in 1770. James Boswell (1740-1795) Scottish Lawyer, Diarist and Author, best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English Author, friend of Boswell. Priestley's A Familiar Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Perspective was published in London, 1770.
Lot 650
HISTORICAL: A good folio album containing over 160 A.Ls.S., some signed pieces and fragments etc., each laid down to pages and some loosely inserted, including John Bright, John Lubbock, William Gladstone, Lord Rosebery, Thomas Huxley, John Tyndall, Arthur Sullivan, Edward Dannreuther, Charles Halle (signed 4to printed programme for a performance of The Messiah at Manchester, December 1882, also signed by Emma Albani, Edward Lloyd, Charles Santley etc.), Vladimir de Pachmann, George Henschel, Wilma Norman-Neruda, Ernst Pauer, Louisa Molesworth, William Gaskell, William Booth, Charles Kingsley, Robert Browning (autograph envelope, unsigned), Louisa May Alcott, Carl Rosa, Richard Proctor, Briton Riviere, William Holman Hunt, Lawrence Alma Tadema, Elizabeth Butler, Frederick Leighton, Mary Carpenter, Mary Cowden Clarke, Edward Paley,Theobald Mathew, Francis Ronalds, David Masson, James Allanson Picton, Michael Foster, George Rolleston, Robert Chambers, William Boyd Dawkins, Theodore Martin, Henry Enfield Roscoe, James Murray, Wyatt Papworth, James Martineau (6), Mary Ward (9) etc. Spine loose, G
Lot 34
ENGLAND FOOTBALL: A large colour folio Birthday Card published by the Football Association and featuring images of the England footballers Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, David Beckham, Emile Heskey, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard to the front cover, signed by each in bold black ink with their names alone to light areas across their images. Together with a small selection of signed colour 8 x 10 photographs and slightly smaller (1) by other England footballers including Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks, David Seaman, Glenn Hoddle, Robbie Fowler etc. VG to EX, 7
Lot 358
TRETCHIKOFF VLADIMIR: (1913-2006) Russian Artist. Book signed, a hardback edition of Tretchikoff by Richard Buncher, Special De Luxe Edition published by Howard Timmins, Cape Town, for George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, Second Printing 1951, this folio edition specially published for America, 1953. Spiral binding with gilt lettering and yellow tanned boards. With various colour and black and white plates tipped in. Limited Edition number 909 of 1500, signed by Tretchikoff to the limitations page, again signed and inscribed to the page and dated Montreal, 2nd November 1954 and signed a third time with his name alone beneath a colour plate of his self portrait. Some light, minor age wear, otherwise VG
Lot 470
PINKERTON WILLIAM A.: (1846-1923) American Detective, son of the famed Allan Pinkerton who founded the Pinkerton Agency, the first American Detective Agency. Rare T.L.S., Wm. A. Pinkerton, six pages, folio, Chicago, Illinois, 8th April 1890, to E. H. Hanson, on the attractive printed stationery of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency. The letter takes the form of Pinkerton's detailed report of his operation W F F. The detective writes, in part, 'I was....informed that Mr. E. H. Hanson and wife, who had arrived in Chicago....had, upon arriving here missed a long diamond pin with gold head and spider, the body of which was a large diamond, thorax a saphire, [sic] and eyes rubies....valued at from $250 to $400....Mrs. Hanson stated that on several occasions during the trip the negro porter watched her diamonds closely, and he is suspected of having taken the jewellery....The porter was N. Thomas....a very large man....I wished to place a man to watch the negro to see whether he disposes of any jewellery, or not....Mr. Black [the conductor] then said "I have always suspected Thomas as he is too religious....I have always watched him for I know he stole...I will watch him very closely this trip and if I see anything wrong will telegraph Supt. Elwood. I will do all I can to get the thief. I would give ten dollars to have Thomas caught for I believe he got the diamonds as he had full access to the drawing room"....' Pinkerton's letter gives information on the various individuals he has interviewed and the places he has visited in relation to the theft, although draws no immediate conclusion as to the certain identity of the thief. Some very slight, minor age wear, otherwise VG
Lot 486
CAREY GEORGE: (1547-1603) 2nd Baron Hunsdon. English Politician. Carey assumed command of the Isle of Wight's defences during the threat of the Spanish Armada. He was also associated with the professional theatre troupe The Lord Chamberlain's Men, a patronage which included William Shakespeare. D.S., G. Hunsdon, one page, folio, n.p., 1st January 1598. The document, issued when Hunsdon was Lord Chamberlain, refers to various individuals including Lord Roger North, Laurence Dutton and Sir John Fortescue, and concerns taxation and payments following an Act of Parliament in the 39th & 40th years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Signed by Hunsdon at the conclusion above a paper seal and countersigned by Lord Roger North above remnants of second seal. Some heavy circular stains, just affecting both signatures (although legible). About VG. Sir John Fortescue of Salden (c.1531-1607) Third Chancellor of the Exchequer of England 1589-1603.
Lot 487
GERARD GILBERT: (d.1593) British Politician, Attorney-General to Queen Elizabeth I 1559-81, Master of the Rolls 1581-93. Rare A.L.S., Gilbt. Gerard, one page, folio, Grays Inn, 20th June 1535, to Lady Johan Barrington. Gerard apologises, for himself and his wife, to his correspondent for their absence although continues 'But so soon as I have despatched my busines heare we will attend you, which I hope shall be within these ten daies.' He further states that he is sorry to hear that she has not been well and prays for her good recovery. With integral address leaf. Some light overall age wear and small holes to the horizontal central fold. Neatly mounted at the left edge into a collector's paper presentation folder featuring a biography and transcript of the letter. VG
Lot 491
ENGLISH RESTORATION: FINCH HENEAGE (1635-1689) Earl of Winchilsea, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1660. D.S., Winchilsea, one page, folio, n.p., n.d. (1660). The manuscript document is an affidavit issued on the restoration of King Charles II and concerns Robert Wilkinson, 'clerke....of episcopall ordination, of pious & sober conversation, orthodox in judgement, conformable to ye doctrine & discipline of ye Church of England & in all these revolutions of time hath continued very loyall to our gratious Soveraigne & eminently active for his sacred Majestys happy restauration.' Signed by Winchilsea at the foot and countersigned by a further eight Royalists including Sir John Boys (1607-1664, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1646-48, Governor of Donnington Castle during the Civil War), Sir Thomas Peyton (d.1683, Member of Parliament) and Sir Arnold Braems (Flemish merchant) as well as four parish priests. Some light foxing to the edges, otherwise VG
Lot 518
ANNE QUEEN: (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland 1702-14. D.S., Anna R, as Queen, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Palace of St. James, 12th March 1703. The manuscript document, in Latin, appoints Thomas, Baron of Raby, to represent Her Majesty's interests at the Court of Prussia and to be accorded all right, privileges and amenities that go with the appointment. Countersigned at the foot by Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1704-06. With good blind embossed paper seal affixed. The text and signature are very slightly light, although perfectly legible, probably as a result of the original ink being slightly weak rather than fading. VG
Lot 519
GEORGE II: (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland 1727-60. D.S., George R, as King, at the head, two pages, folio, Court at St. James's, 17th January 1742/3. The manuscript document is addressed to Henry Pelham (1694-1754, British Prime Minister 1743-54), Pay Master of the Forces and is a warrant for deducting six pence in the pound from the Electoral Troops of Hanover, further giving instructions that the 'Moneys so deducted you are to keep in your hands to be applyed by you to such uses, and in such manner as We shall think fit' and asking that a distinct account be maintained. Countersigned at the foot by Samuel Sandys (1695-1770, Chancellor of the Exchequer) and two others. To the second page appear a set of manuscript accounts titled Abstract of the Foregoing Establishment and listing accounts covering a 42 day period for Life Guards, Horse, Artillery and General & Staff Officers totalling £456,478. The page of accounts are also signed at the head by King George II and bear the same three countersignatures at the foot. Some light staining, tears to edges of central folds and a small area of paper loss in the upper left corner. About G
Lot 520
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom 1830-37. L.S., William, Ad. of the Fleet, one page, folio, n.p. ('Impregnable, in the Downes'), 21st May 1814, to the Commissioners of His Majesty's Navy. William, as Admiral of the Fleet, transmits a Report of Survey (no longer present) to his correspondents. Slight splitting to the edges of the folds. G. Also includes William R, as King, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at St James's, 16th December 1831. The partially printed document, on vellum, is a military commission appointing Edmund Boyds to be a Coronet in the 14th (Duchess of York's) Regiment if Light Dragoons commanded by Major General Sir Edward Kermin (?). Countersigned by Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848, Home Secretary and British Prime Minister 1834, 1835-41). With blind embossed paper seal affixed. Slightly neatly trimmed to the upper edge, just affecting the Monarch's signature, otherwise in very clean condition. About VG. 2
Lot 527
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 19th May 1851. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Robert Bruce to be a Captain in the 23rd Regiment of Foot. Countersigned at the foot by George Grey (1799-1882, British Politician, Home Secretary). With blind embossed paper seal. Some very light overall foxing and minor creasing at the edges, small area of paper loss at the right, not affecting the text or signatures. G
Lot 528
VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. D.S., Victoria R I, as Queen, at the head, one page, oblong folio, Court at Saint James's, 27th July 1888. The partially printed document is a military commission appointing Ernest Glanville Waymouth to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the Land Forces. Countersigned at the foot by Edward Stanhope (1840-1893, British Politician, Secretary of State for War 1887-92). With blind embossed blue paper seal (slight cracking and staining). VG
Lot 6
Art and Architecture. Pennell (E.R. & J.), The Life of James McNeill Whistler, 1908, 2 vols., small 4to., cloth-backed boards; Young (John), A Catalogue of the Celebrated Collection of Pictures of the late John Julius Angerstein, 1823, folio, engraved plates on india paper, worn binding; with a quantity of others (qty)
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