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BACON, Francis (1561-1629). The Tvvoo Bookes of ... the Proficience and Advancement of Learning, divine and humane. London: for Henrie Tomes, 1605. Small 4° (175 x 137mm). With the blank 3H2. (Lacking the 2 errata leaves not often found, torn lower corner of 3H1 repaired, title and last few leaves soiled and spotted, light browning and spotting throughout.) 19th-century half-calf (rubbed). Provenance: Paulus Wood (early signature on title) -- Tho. Whiston (early inscription on title) -- J. Clement ex dono Dne M[ary] Whiston (later inscription on title) -- a few early scribbles on title, verso of final leaf and rear blank. FIRST EDITION. 'A very few copies have appended two leaves of Errata ... such copies were probably of the latest sold' (Pforzheimer 36); Gibson 81; STC 1164. View on Christie's.com

A Corgi The Aviation Archive Avro Lancaster 1-Admiral `Prune`, 106 Sqn. Syerston, November 1942 (Guy Gibson) and an Avro Lancaster 419 Sqn. RCAF, BR-A (both WWII, Europe and Africa editions, both 1:72 scale and both boxed)

A COMPOSITE PART TABLE SERVICE OF KINGS PATTERN WITH SOME QUEENS PATTERN VARIOUS DATES & MAKERS, PRINCIPALLY VICTORIAN/20TH CENTURY WITH SOME GEORGE IV ITEMS Comprising:- 12 dessert forks (+ one other modern single-struck example), 6 modern demi-tasse spoons, 12 table spoons (6 crested), London, 1855/95, 15 dessert spoons (mostly 20th century), 12 cheese knives with stainless steel blades (5 crested), 12 table knives with stainless steel blades by Gibson & Langman, London, 1897, 4 carvers (one carving fork plated, 3 by Gibson & Langman), a fish-slice (crested) by Eley & Fearn, London, 1823, a modern fish-serving fork, 2 tableforks, London, 1822, and 12 Queens pattern tableforks (eleven by Thomas Cox Savory, London, 1829) 150 oz. (4650 gm.) (89) View on Christie's.com

The Gibson Ukulele, in a cloth case.

A Hannah Barlow, a Doulton Vase, 1897, sgraffito with a herd of deer within Art Nouveau moulded borders, incised marks including J Gibson signature and date, 27cm

A MOORCROFT INGLESWOOD GINGER JAR AND COVER, DESIGNED BY PHILIP GIBSON 15cm h, impressed and painted marks, 2003 ++In fine condition

Victorian silver salver having engraved crest, pie-crust edge and standing on triple scroll feet, makers William Gibson & John Langman, London 1898, 30.5cm diameter, 36oz approx

A Victorian silver teapot, by William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman, London 1898, of inverted pear shape, the matted body embossed with foliate scrolls below a hinged cover with bell shaped finial, ebonised handle, 16cm high, 20oz

W GIBSON; "York Minster", Watercolour, signed, 11" (28cms) x 8" (20cms) and a pair of indistinctly signed watercolours of moorland landscapes.

An early Victorian sculpted white marble bust of a maiden, circa 1840, by R.J Wyatt, portrayed with her hair up and with loose ringlets at the sides, her decolletage loosely draped, on a waisted circular socle, the truncation to the reverse inscribed RJ WYATT ROME, 67cm high, 44cm wide. Note: Wyatt, like other British sculptors (such as John Gibson) worked in Rome during the first half of the 19th century although much of his work found its way back to Britain with the Grand Tourists who had commissioned it. He died in 1850, the year that Queen Victoria gave one of his works, ‘Glycera’ to Prince Albert as a Christmas present.

Late Victorian Blonde Burr Walnut Mantel Clock by Gibson Poole, movement marked MB, quarter striking ting-tang movement, 2 train, gilt grained centre, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, cherub spandrels, architectural case, bevelled glass door, 11" W x 15" H x 7" D (KEY IN OFFICE)

A selection of games to include Tri-Tactics - The Fascinating Tactical Game of Land, Sea and Air by H.P. Gibson & Sons, mah jong set, Totopoly etc.

One bottle 1865 Reine Victoria Very Old Liqueur Brandy Jules Gibson & Co

Brian Shields "Braaq" FBA (1951-1997) "Terry!! That Betty Gibson`s Messing with your Ball" Signed and dated (19)76, inscribed "Ann", bearing an old label verso, oil on board, 57cm by 72.5cm

A Victorian Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set, Gibson & Langam, London 1897/8, in mid 18th century taste, the gadrooned pedestal bases rising to foliate chased and wrythen baluster bodies with leaf capped scroll handles and domed covers with fruiting finials, the coffee pot 30cm high, 90oz 12dwt all in

Lady Mary Leighton of Loton Park, née Parker (1810-1864) Portraits from Life, 1830: Volume IV, including: John Gibson, sculptor; Lady Lyttelton; Earl of Powis KG; Duke of Marlborough (6th Duke); The Earl of Vane; Lady Dalrymple, and many others Mostly inscribed, pencil and watercolour vignettes, all contained within a tooled leather bound album with gold lettering Together with a hand-written index and further biographical information on the sitters Provenance: Sir Michael Leighton, Loton Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Follower of Thomas Gibson (18th century) Portrait of Theresa, Lady Wheler and Sir Trevor Wheler, 4th Baronet, the Lady seated, three quarter length, wearing a blue and cream dress with brown shawl, a young boy seated nearby Inscribed by a later hand verso, also inscribed on the stretcher "Lancing College, Sussex", oil on canvas, 124cm by 101.5cm Inscribed verso Theresa, Lady Wheler, wife of 3rd Baronet, daughter of the Honourable Edward Widdington Ex. collection Rev. H C Thorold, Marston Hall, Grantham

Gilt framed oil on canvas depicting coastal scene by M. Stewart Gibson

Victorian mahogany cased wall clock, by Gibson Ltd., Belfast, single fusee movement.

"First World War silver war medal awarded to Pte R. Gibson, Sea Highers,(Seaforth Highlanders) No 6328, similar medal awarded to the same recipient and numbered 16244, 1939 45 star, France and Germany star, Defence and War medals, eight copies of Roman coins and three other coins"

* Wootton (Frank). The Dam Busters. Published for 617 Squadron to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Squadron on March 24th 1943. The painting portrays the attack of the Mohne Dam on the night of May 16th/17th 1943 with Gibson in AJ-G and Martin in AJ-P circling either ends of the dam at the moment the breach was first seen, pub. 1993, signed in pencil by the artist and five surviving air crew, image size 19.5 x 23.5 (in (50 x 60cm), gilt frame, glazed. Limited edition 80/850. Signed by Wing Commander Jonathan H. Dickinson, George A. Chalmers DFC, DFM, Jim Clay DFC, Basil Feneron, Dudley Heal DFM, Edward C. Johnson, DFC and David J. Shannon, DSO, DFC. (1)

Zulu war. The South Wales Borderers, 24th Foot, 1689-1937, by C.T. Atkinson, pub. CUP, 1937, coloured and b & w plates and maps, t.e.g., original green morocco gilt, a little rubbed, 4to, edition de luxe, together with Further Correspondence Respecting the Affairs of South Africa, 12 vols., pub. HMSO, 1879-1890, folding maps and diagrams, a few spots, library stamps, original wrappers, some chips and losses, folio (includes accounts of Islandlwana and Rorke’s Drift), plus The London Gazette for the Year 1879, 4 vols., 1879, original cloth, a little rubbed and soiled, large 8vo, with others including Lieut.-Col. Charles Warren’s Paper VI. Boundary Line Between the Orange Free State & Griqua-Land West, c. 1878, The Story of the Zulus, by J.Y. Gibson, new ed., 1911 and Aubrey Elliott’s Sons of Zulu, 1978 (one of 100 copies) (40)

[Ross, Alexander]. Arcana Microcosmi, or, The Hid Secrets of Man’s Body Discovered, in an anatomical duel between Aristotle and Galen, concerning the parts thereof, as also, by discovery of the strange and marveilous diseases, symtomes & accidents of man’s body ..., by A. R., 1652, some dampstaining throughout, closely trimmed at upper margin touching a few running heads towards rear, modern antique-style calf, 8vo. Enlarged second edition, and the first edition to contain the Criticism of Harvey’s De Generatione Animalium. Wing R1947; Gibson 561. (1)

An English pack of playing cards by Gibson & Gisborne, circa 1780, incomplete (50 cards, lacking King of Spades and nine of Hearts), G. III Rex sixpence additional duty and `No.105` to Ace of Spades, with square corners and plain uncoloured backs, each 9.5cm x 6.5cm, boxed, the box with original papering.

A Gibson Custom Zakk Wylde Les Paul `Bullseye` electric guitar, numbered `ZW1026`, in original Gibson case.

Gibson. J.S. The Wood Carver, third edition, Edinburgh 1906. Cloth backed boards, illustrations including full-size designs throughout, folio.

An extremely rare film titled GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF TENNIS, a superb black &white 16mm cine film on a spool (1967), 40 Minutes in duration; sold together with a copy transferred to DVD (2). The film is narrated by Chris Schenkel. The whole film projects a strong `Davis Cup` theme throughout and is excellently presented and produced with very good sound and quality. The Introduction explains game`s origins in 1874 with photos of Major Walter Clopton Wingfield`s first rules booklet `Sphairistike`, and how the game progressed in America with Sears, Whitman, Ward and Davis with The Davis Cup Trophy. Important early action shows Molla Burjsdat playing May Sutton in 1915, followed by scenes of Sutton with hers sisters Violet, Ethel and Florence Sutton in an exhibition game. Early scene of some tournament doubles follows. Socialising at Newport Casino (c.1910) and a tennis singles possibly showing Harold Hackett, with necktie around Forehead. Then 1914 West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills-extensive coverage of Norman Brookes against William Tilden. Most importantly, wonderful full and slow motion footage of Suzanne Lenglen Leaping around the court "turning the game of tennis into a graceful ballet" followed by footage of her game at Forest Hills against Molla Burjsdat Mallory. Aerial footage of the indoor Professional Tennis Tour shows slow motion footage of Big Bill Tilden. Forest Hills 1919 posing with little Bill Johnston and match play. There`s footage of Dick Williams and Vinny. Richards playing Bill Tilden- Tilden with the National Trophy-Dick Williams playing Henri Cochet, Rene Lacoste and Tilden. Jean Barotra with Jacques Brugnon 1927 Davis Cup against Tilden and Frank Hunter at Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia and Lacoste versus Tilden. Also Little Bill Johnston and Henri Cochet. A plethora of slow motion and real time footage of over 70 famous players follows, including: Cochet, Perry, Anita Lizana, Jadwiga Jedrezjowska (Poland) Alice Marble, Kay Stammers, Sarah Palfrey, Helen Jacobs, Kitty Godfree, Pauline Betz, Gussy Moran, Elsworth Vines, Jack Crawford, Bunny Austin, Don Budge, Bobby Riggs, Frank Parker, Adrian Quist, John Bromwich, Gene Mako, Baron Godfried Von Cramm, Henkel, Joe Hunt, (killed in a wartime plane crash), Jack Kramer, Ted Schroeder (playing without shoes!), Dinny Pails, Pancho Gonzales v Ted Schroeder, Pancho Segura, Bill Talbert, Gardner Mulloy, Bill Sidwell, Frank Sedgman, Adrian Quist, Budge Patty, Frank Sedgman, Jaraslov Drobny, Ken Rosewall at Wimbledon. Lew Hoad, Tony Trabert, Vic Seixas, Louise Brough, Margaret Dupont, Mrs. Jean Bostock, Mary Halford, Maureen Connolly, Angela Mortimer, Althea Gibson, Shirley Fry, Maria Aster Bueno, Darlene Hard, Billie Jean Moffat, Rod Laver, Rafael Osuna, Harry Hopman watches Emerson and Fraser v. Sirola and Pietrangeli, Chuck McInley, Fred Stolle, Chuck McInley, Dennis Ralston, John Newcombe, Manuel Santana. The conclusion shows Trabert, Talbert, Seixas, King Gustav (Left -handed), Charlie Chaplin, Groucho Marx, Governer Adlie Stevenson and Prince Aka Hito (Crown Prince of Japan).

A late Victorian christening mug b y Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company (William Gibson & John Lawrence Langman), with an S-scroll handle, a cable girdle, half spirally gadrooned with punched decoration, 8.4cm high, 5.5 oz, in a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company fitted velvet lined case

A 1930`S GIBSON AMERICAN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, cased

Susan Mary “Lily” embroiderer sister of W.B. Ye Susan Mary “Lily” embroiderer sister of W.B. Yeats 1866-1949).- Yeats (W.B.) The Tables of the Law and The Adoration of the Magi first edition signed presentation copy from Lily Yeats to Willy M. Gibson on half-title loose browned original blue wrappers loose edges chipped [Wade 25] sm. 8vo 1904; and another advertisement ticket for plays by A.E. and W.B. Yeats v.s. v.d. ((2))

(Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum or A Natural History (Sir Francis) Sylva Sylvarum or A Natural History in Ten Centuries second edition fine engraved portrait frontispiece and additional pictorial title woodcut initials and head-pieces engraved bookplate of Richard Shuttleworth Streatfeild contemporary speckled calf rebacked preserving original backstrip (a little loss) later gilt decorations and addition of ribbon ties some soiling to lower cover rubbed [Gibson 172] small folio J.H. for William Lee 1628 [additional title dated 1629].

Doyle (A.Conan) The Hound of the Baskervilles first edition 15 of 16 plates only by Sidney Paget fore- edges of 2 plates rubbed some foxing ownership inscription on front free endpaper original red cloth decorated and lettered in gilt & black rubbed at corners and edges damp spotts to front cover [Green & Gibson A26a] 1902.; Adventuires of Gerard first edition plates a little light foxing original blue cloth gilt extremities rubbed inscription to front free endpaper [Green & Gibson A27] George Newnes [1903].(2)

Houdini (Harry) A Magician among the Spirits facsimile reprint 8vo New York 1972 § Kellock (Harold) Houdini his life-story from the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini plates New York 1930 § Gibson (Walter B.) Houdini`s Escapes plates with the signature of Oswald Williams 8vo New York 1930; Another edition inscribed by the author to Joe Palen 1977 plates New York [1930?]; The Original Houdini Scrapbook illustrations folio New York 1976 § Ernst (Bernard M.L.) and Hereward Carrington. Houdini and Conan Doyle the Story of a Strange Friendship frontispiece 8vo New York 1932 § Sardina (Maurice) Where Houdini was Wrong first edition in English illustrations 8vo 1950 § Christopher (Milbourne) Houdini a Pictorial Life numerous illustrations folio New York 1976 § Meyer (Bernard C.) Houdini: a Mind in Chains plates 8vo New York 1976 § Brandon (Ruth) The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini plates 8vo 1993 § Hugard (Jean) Houdini`s “Unmasking”: Fact vs. Fiction 8vo York Penn. 1989 § Citron (Gabriel) The Houdini-Price Correspondence number 106 of 350 copies signed by the author original wrappers 8vo 1998 all but thr first two fourth and seventh first editions; and 13 others relating to Houdini various sizes (26)

Metal Puzzles. Assorted New Wire Puzzles 12 puzzles lacking instructions label stained [c.1920] § The “International” Box of Metal Puzzles series no.2 9 puzzles instructions inside lid label worn H.P. Gibson & Sons [c.1925]; The “International” Box of Metal Puzzles series no.2a 12 puzzles all with instructions one edge of lid split H.P.G[ibson] & Sons [c.1930] § The Segic Box of Puzzles 8 puzzles all with instructions [c.1930] § Gamage`s Box of Amusing Metal Puzzles 10 puzzles with pictorial sheet of instructions [c.1930] § Wire Puzzles 7 puzzles in the shape of a pig a heart a star and others the Puzzling Rings nine other metal puzzles three with instructions some possibly later and parts of others John Jaques and Son [c.1930] all in original card boxes various sizes (6)

Metal Puzzles. Neue vexier Spiele 6 puzzles pictorial sheet of instructions Germany [c.1920] § [Wire Puzzles] 6 puzzles instructions inside lid [Germany c.1925] § The Monster No.3 Box of Puzzles 4 puzzles no instructions [c.1925] § The “R.J.” Compendium of Nickel Plated Puzzles 6 puzzles instructions inside lid R.Journet & Co. [c.1930]; The Popular Compendium of Nickel-Plated Puzzles 10 puzzles no instructions lacking two edges from lid R.Journet [c.1930] § Gibson`s Box of Metal Puzzles 6 puzzles no instructions H.P. Gibson & Sons [c.1930] § The “Wonder” Box of “Metal Puzzles” 4 puzzles slightly rusted [c.1930] § § Popular British Made Puzzles 6 puzzles slightly rusted with instructions [c.1940]; and 4 others all in original card boxes (12)

Metal Puzzles. Gilbert Puzzles 20 puzzles with 12 duplicates and book of instructions one in sheet form New Haven A.C. Gilbert [c.1920]; Gilbert Puzzle Parties 8 puzzles each with separate instruction card New Haven A.C. Gilbert [c.1930] § Metal Puzzles 12 puzzles with sheet of instructions H.P.G[ibson] Ltd [c.1950] § Metal Puzzles 12 puzzles no instructions Chad Valley [c.1950] § Wer kann`s? 12 puzzles pictorial instructions inside lid [Germany] Spears [c.1950]; and 13 others including 2 Chad Valley 2 Gibson and 4 Spears 18 in all original card boxes; a few separate puzzles two in original boxes and three ceramic puzzle jugs various sizes

CODRINGTON (H W) Notes on some of the Principal Kandyan Chiefs and Headmen and their Dresses, Colombo 1910, 8vo, plates, 38pp, cloth (spine lacks a 2cm strip); WILLIS (J C) Ceylon a Handbook..., Peradeniya 1907, folding coloured map (loose) and frontispiece, many other plates, cloth (a little wrinkled and corners worn and bumped); BAKER (Sir Samuel W) Eight Years in Ceylon, new edition London 1895, illustrated, silvered cloth; HINCHINGBROOK (Viscount) Diary in Ceylon and India 1878-79, London: for private circulation 1879, author`s inscription, bad damp stain to lower front cover and foot of first few leaves; GIBSON (A) Cinnamon and Frangipanni,1923 (4)

Football books: A set of four volumes, `Association Football & The Men Who Made It` by Alfred Gibson & William Pickford, original pictorial blue cloth covers with numerous sepia & monochrome plates throughout, 1905 (gd) (4)

A WEYMOUTH V. MORTON SOUVENIR MATCH PROGRAMME, 30/3/54 the team line-up page autographed by the Morton side, including Linwood, Gibson, Hope etc, horizontal and vertical fold

MERSEYSIDE. GIBSON (THOMAS) ELLISON LYDIATE HALL & ITS ASSOCIATIONS IN TWO PARTS ANTIQUARIAN AND RELIGIOUS photographically illustrated with mounted woodburytypes, occasional marginal corrections, green cloth worn [Southport] Valentine Hanson & Co, 1876, - Blundell`s Diary...from 1702-1728, cloth, Liverpool 1895, - A cavalier`s note book..., London 1880 and Remains historical and literary..... of Lancaster and Chester, Chetham Society, volume 12 New Series, Manchester 1887 (4) WAF

Six black and white photographs measuring approx. 25x20cm from the Warner Bros film "Mad Max" together with a colour slide fo similar size depicting the actor Mel Gibson. View on www.staceyauction.com

Replica Gibson Les Paul black electric guitar with case

A Moorcroft squat vase blue and white peony PHILIP GIBSON 17cm tall-boxed

Pelham Puppet Supercar Series Jimmy Gibson

A framed map of Middlesex by J. Gibson, circa 1760, measuring approx. 11 x 7.5 cm.

A pewter " Gibson patent " castor oil spoon.

Gibson (F.) Charles Conder plates the dedication copy “the first copy...for my own dear wife” plates original cloth worn prospectus and other items inserted 1914 § Le Francois (Louis-Aime) Coup-d`oeil Medical sur l`Emploi Externe et Interne de l`Eau de Mer original wrappers worn inscribed by the author Paris 1812 § Robinson (W.) Wood Fires for the Country House [1924]; and 7 others misc 8vo (10)

Five hickory shafted Golf Clubs: Rowlands Castle Golf Club, Philip Rodgers of Woolton Special, a Special Jigger, Gibson & Co of Kinghorn, Scotland Star Maxwell Special and D. Nicolson of Pittenweem

BRIAN ROBSON, Swords of the British Army, WHITE & HARPER, Romance and Reality - The Aeroplane, and a copy of G. P. GIBSON`S Flying Log Book

A George IV `Gibson`s Patent` medicine or castor oil spoon, flush hinged cover, pan handle with circular guard, gilt interior, 15.5cm long, Thomas Wilkes Barker, London 1829

Equestrian interest - Gibson, W, Farrier`s New Guide, Containing First The Anatomy of a Horse...Secondly, An Account of all the Diseases incident to Horses, S Palmer for William Taylor (London 1722)

A monumental Gothic Revival mahogany long case clock, 29cm parcel gilt silvered dial inscribed Goldsmiths Company 112 Regent St London, applied with Arabic numerals, the centre blind pierced and engraved with dense scrolling foliage, seconds subsidiary dial, triple winding holes, three train movement chiming on eight tubular bells, brass cased weights, the case with shaped castellated pediment above ribbon tied fruiting oak bands, flanked by carved and applied spires, pointed shaped arch, glazed rectangular door to waist, within tracery blind fretwork, block feet, 249cm high, c.1900 The Goldsmith`s Company is the usual signature of the Goldsmniths and Silversmiths Company, founded at 122, Regent Street in 1880 by William Gibson and John Lawrence Longman, becoming a limited company in 1898. In 1893 they made the clock for the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, and the firm survived to be taken over by Garrards in 1952. The supplier of their movements is not known, but at this period it may have been the London firm of S. Smith & Son, whose clocks enjoyed many of the characteristics of this example. In their day these clocks sold for £75 with a surcharge of £10 for a nine tubular bell strike/chime and a further £1 for a repeater.

Framed limited Ed. print of "Wing Commander Guy Gibson & Nigger His Dog" by Barbara Robinson Tester

S.M.E.C. Autokits: ivory plastic Jaguar XK 120 Sports with red interior, registration NUB 120, assembled, ex-Cecil Gibson Collection, E

A SG Gibson Guitar 1968 Gibson on the headstock, serial number 813595. Varnish of a cherry finish in case. Provenance : The Property of a Gentleman" View on auctionatrium.com

Fuller (Thomas) A Pisgah-sight of Palestine first edition engraved frontispiece additional engraved title and 28 double-page maps and plates one map trimmed close another defective at fold occasional light foxing overall a very good copy 18th century sheep rather worn rebacked [Wing F2455; Gibson XVIII 1] folio by J.F. for John Williams 1650.

Modern Moorcroft Quite Water pattern large ovoid vase, circa 2002, signed by Philip Gibson and dated 6th March 2003, 15" high,

[Royal provenance] A George IV silver gilt Gibson’s patent medicine or castor oil spoon by Charles Gibson, London 1829, engraved with foliage, stamped ‘C. Gibson Inventor’ and engraved with a crown and ‘GR’ beneath, 17.5cm (7in) long, 76g (2.45 oz) Provenance: the medicine spoon of George IV. The vendor inherited this piece from an aunt who in turn inherited it from her uncle, a personal friend of George V. Presumably a gift from George V. See Bennion, Elizabeth ‘Antique Medical Instruments’, p. 251 for a discussion of Gibson spoons, introduced in 1827.

A Victorian Gibson`s mahogany cased games compendium, 33.5cm long

Gibson (Guy). Enemy Coast Ahead - Uncensored. The Real Guy Gibson, pub. Crécy, 2003, b & w illusts. from photos, orig. boards in d.j., 8vo, together with Warner (Graham), The Forgotten Bomber. The Story of the Restoration of the World’s Only Airworthy Bristol Blenheim, 1st ed., 1991, num. col. and b & w illusts. from photos, orig. boards in d.j., 8vo, plus Bowyer (Michael J.F., and others), Action Stations: Military Airfields of WWII series, vols. 1-10, 1st eds., 1979-87, num. b & w illusts. from photos, orig. boards in d.j., 8vo, and other aviation interest, mostly G/VG. (3 shelves)