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Click here to subscribeBritish Railways (Southern Region) ENAMEL SIGN 'Porters, Porteurs C'. We suggest that this dual-language sign may have been situated at one of the 'marine' stations in Dover, Folkestone or Newhaven. Measures 18" x 12" (46cm x 30cm) and is in very good, ex-use condition with a little touching-in around some screw-holes. A most unusual item that we have not seen before. [1]
1950s/60s Southdown Motor Services enamel, combined BUS & COACH STOP FLAG consisting of a generic Tilling/BET-style bus stop to which has been bolted a Southdown-branded coach stop. The assembly is double-sided and measures 13" x 18" (33cm x 46cm) and is in good, ex-use condition with a few small chips to the enamel. A most unusual item. From the collection of Southdown enthusiast Robin Aldham. [1]
FALLER zwei H0-Bausätze, bestehend aus Exclusiv Modell "Rhöntaler Musikanten"1989, B-380 mit Figuren und Musikkassette und "Auto-Elektrik Schultz", Art.-nr. 349, beide originalverpackt und eingeschweißt. FALLER Exclusiv Modell, two kits for track H0, consists of "Rhoental musicians" from 1989, B-380 and "Auto-Elektrik Schultz" item-no. 349, both in their original packaging and shrink-wrapped.
SCHUCO Elektro Construction MAN Feuerwehr mit Anhänger, Nürnberger Feuerwehr mit Anhänger, Figuren, Batteriekasten und weiterem Zubehör, limitierte Auflage von 1000 Stück, Art.-nr. 00203, unbespielt, L (ohne Anhänger) 32 cm, Orig.-Karton und Umverpackung mit Anleitung (UVP mit leichten Lagerspuren). Achtung, in den nächsten Monaten verseigern wir eine sensationelle Sammlung! SCHUCO Elektro Construction MAN fire truck with pendant, Nuremberg fire brigade with trailer, figures, battery box and other accessories, limited edition of 1000 pieces, item no. 00203, l (without trailer) 32 cm, without damage, original box and outer packaging with instructions attached (Pck with slight signs of storage). Attention, in the next few months we will sell a sensational collection!
24 Rare First Edition Promo Poster Kiefer Sutherland & Cast Signed With Authentication Certificate. This item is very special indeed, and a must for any TV or movie fan. It is a 20 th Century Fox maxi promo poster (36”x24”) for the acclaimed TV show ‘24’. It was signed at a series of European press events by Kiefer Sutherland, Sarah Clarke, Elisha Cuthbert, Dennis Haysbert, Carlos Bernard, Leslie Hope, Penny Johnson, Xander Berkeley and Reiko Aylesworth. IT COMES WITH A COA ISSUED BY World Class Signings in Anaheim, CA.
A blue painted metal, composition and glazed lantern, English or French, late 19th century, the domed top and tapered cylindrical body cast with openwork foliate and geometric cresting, approximately 90cm high, 50cm diameter Condition Report: Top glass pane is broken. The upper section of the interior has been fully adapted and encloses a large modern light fitment. The panes inset in the body are variously scratched, and feel like they may be a type of plastic. The lantern is quite scuffed and dusty overall, and would benefit from a clean overall.Sold as a decorative item, please have tested by a certified electrician prior to use.Part of the cresting has broken off. Condition Report Disclaimer
An oak dresser, mid 18th century, with plate rack canopy above the dresser base, 197cm high overall, 187cm wide, 47cm deepCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Old splits and cracks. Some chips and old losses.Old worm damage in areas throughout (see additional images). Some old repairs. The plate rack appears to be of the same/ similar period but is possibly associated. The dresser base is an attractive item of furniture alone. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A satinwood, rosewood banded, and gilt brass étagère, late 19th century, 61cm high, 58cm wide, 35cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use, the top with wear and losses to the polish down to the underlying timber in places, also old marks and stains from use. To one side of the top the metal edge is missing, this is not present and Dreweatts. Some other elements with signs of having been lost and repaired. The brass areas rubbed and with areas discolouration. The top with some bowing, some old cracks, some losses and shrinking. Some chips and losses, old splits and cracks, Overall as stable as one might expect from an item constructed in this manner, some wobble overall, Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A French mahogany, marquetry and gilt metal mounted commode, 20th century, with shaped alabaster top and decorated with silvered metal mounts throughout, the marquetry figural scenes framed by foliate cast mounts, bearing a stamp beneath the marble 'LANDRIN', 90cm high, 108cm wide, 76cm deepCondition Report: Please note: It seems most likely that this piece is a later copy of an earlier piece or the piece has been significantly restored and significant amounts of timber replaced . The stamp therefore would not be genuine. The piece should be purchased as a decorative and useful item of furniture only. Marks, scratches and abrasions throughout commensurate with age and use. various repairs. old chips and splits. some losses. There are little or no signs of worm damage. The piece has been significantly cleaned and restored overall the interior and exterior. Surfaces are likely to have been sanded leaving virtually no signs of age in most areas. The veneers are extremely thin. There is later varnish throughout. Various small areas of grey coloured filler to the alabaster top to disguise loss within the natural faults of the material where losses have occurred.Some small mount elements are lacking including various areas of the very slender mounts that run around the base of the frieze. The mounts appear to be silvered throughout onto a brass base metal. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Victorian rhinoceros horn and malacca walking stick, late 19th century, the shaped handle above a silver coloured metal band inscribed JFM from C.A. B.P., S.T.S. 82cm high Please note due to the nature of this item and in respect of the CITES regulations this is unlikely to be granted an export licence.
Y Gordon Russell, Prestige, a rosewood and chrome low centre table, 1970s, 38cm high, 138cm long, 72cm widePlease note: Dreweatts has a licence in order to offer this lot containing post-1947 rosewood at auction. If the purchaser wishes to make onward financial gain from this lot then a new licence would need to be applied for - The Article 10 licence reference number for this item is: 595201/1. A reference copy will be available to the purchaser.Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, Some chips and losses to the rosewood in places such as the corners and some extremities Some pitting to the surface of the chrome supportsCondition Report Disclaimer
A framed collection of plaster casts of Early Modern printing blocks, early 20th century, after 16th century originals in English and Latin, with assorted descriptive paper labels, 83 x 129cm overall These plaster casts formed part of the collection of the stationers livery company, London, which is one of the few left to have its old hall. The casts were made for an exhibition in the early 20th century. Condition Report: Marks, chips and losses to plasters overall, as well as some darkening to surfaces.Marks and slight warping to paper. Not all plasters and labels are present (as visible in the photograph).Old marks knocks and splits to case, as well as some loss to the darker finish particularly to corners and protruding edges.The hinges to the separately attached and protruding upper edge of wood do not appear to be functional.At their highest, the edges of the frame measure approximately 11cm deep.The item is quite heavy though could presumably be carried by two men.Condition Report Disclaimer
A French patinated metal and clear and tinted glass hung eight branch chandelier, in Louis XV style, first half 20th century, the 'cage' frame hung with amethyst and amber coloured pendants modelled as pears, apples and lemons, approximately 100cm high, 61cm wideProvenance: purchased from Jan Hicks Antiques 16.01.01Condition Report: The chandelier is wired for electricity, but it is sold as a decorative item and as such we cannot comment on its functionality as a light. Any electrical items should be tested by a certified electrician prior to use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A copy of The Jam - All Mod Cons (POLD5008) signed to front of sleeve by Paul Weller, Rick Buckler, Bruce Foxton. A note included with the item suggest signatures were obtained on 5th May 1979 at a Sheffield concert. Some creasing to sleeve. Authentication has been confirmed by Roger Epperson.
Signed Ramones items to include: Substitute CD single (CDSUB1), Adios Amigos CD, 'The Last Show' CD single, an 'Adios Amigos' promo only cassette, each item bearing a signature from Joey Ramone. Originally from the collection of Veronica Kofman, former secretary of The Ramones' UK Fan Club from the late 1980s until 2001.
An excellent piece of Bowie memorabilia with a rich history. The item is a framed piece of 'wallpaper' printed by Laura Ashley for the 1995 New Afro Pagan Work: 1975-1995’ (approx 20 x 31cm) signed clearly by David Bowie and dated 1996. The item is sold with an assortment of documentation of the signing itself, which came in 1996 when Bowie was being interviewed on Dutch television for the show 'Karzel'. The interviewer mentioned his (Bowie's) designing of the wallpaper and unpromoted, our vendor appeared from the audience with a piece of the wallpaper (which he'd brought along, hoping to have it signed). For a more concise explanation - a full clip is available on Youtube (see here). Includes letters, tickets, schedules, VHS and DVD copies of the interview. Provenance: from the collection of renowned Bowie super fan and collector Ton Van Der Horst who ran a popular Dutch fanzine 'The Voyeur'.
A fantastic item of Bowie memorabilia with impeccable provenance, this being a pair of 'Innercity Raiders' men's jeans, owned and worn by David Bowie on many occasions (inc onstage and featuring on the Bowie 'A Reality Tour' DVD cover), signed to rear pocket by David Bowie and dated 2004. The jeans were offered as part of a Daily Mirror charity raffle in 2005 and were subsequently bought from the winner by the current owner. In used condition. Inner leg approx 32". Sold with DavidBowie.com information sheet, Daily Mirror 'winners' letter, a copy of the Reality tour DVD.
Another superb Bowie collector's item with this original UK test pressing of the 1983 album which is housed with printers proof inner and sleeve. Also included is a UK picture disc LP copy of the album (AMLP 3029 - Ex+ condition). The (test pressing) album is issued over two single-sided LPs on green labels which are blank. Record one is in Ex+ condition showing just a couple of extremely faint and wispy paper marks. Record 2 is in archive condition showing few discernible marks. Matrix/runout (record 1): AML 3029 A-3-1-1-1 NICKZ & AML 3029 B-3-1-1-1 NICKZ TENHOUSE. The inners have the matrix info handwritten and are date stamped 8 MAR 1983 (the commercial release for the album was 14 April 1983). Complete with original large printers proof card lyric inner which measures approx 64 * 38.5cm - this is in VG condition with some creases. Housed with the original printers proof sleeve, this in VG condition with some creasing.
Chinese carved shell, intricately pierced and carved with ducks on a pond surrounded by flowers and birds, 23cm long, on hardwood stand, an early 20th century carved tusk with houses and trees (damaged) and one other item (3) Condition ReportThe shell appears good with no obvious visible damage. There is one chip on the hardwood stand. See added photos
Meissen Porzellan. Mops Figur als Behälter mit Bronze D'Oré Verschluss. 54 mm x 59 mm x 22 mm. Wohl alt. Seltenes Sammlerstück. Museal. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Meissen porcelain. Pug figure as a container with bronze D'Oré closure. 54mm x 59mm x 22mm. Probably old. Rare collector's item. Museum quality. Shipping of this object by third party possible. A list of selected trustworthy shipping partners is included with every invoice. The auction house does not ship.
7 Figuren Mops? Teils mit Silber. Auch Salzstreuer, Pillendose. Auch Schmuck, Anhänger mit Jadeperle, China? Briefbeschwerer. Schlusselanhänger. Vielleicht auch Französische Bulldogge. Größe siehe Fotos. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. 7 figures pug? Partly with silver. Also salt shaker, pillbox. Also jewelry, pendant with jade bead, China? Paperweight. Closing pendant. Maybe also French bulldog. Size see photos. Shipping of this item by third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Sarkophag - Behang. Silberstickerei Applike auf rotem Samt. 145 cm x 240 cm. Silberfäden gestickt, teils auf gehöhtem Futter auf roten Samt aufgenäht. Gefasst mit einem Streifen, dieser wohl auch mit Silberfäden. Hergestellt für eine hohe Person in Südosteuropa circa 200 bis 300 Jahre alt. Typische Herstellungsorte für diese Arbeiten, zum Beispiel, Osmanisches Reich, Thrakien, Balkan, Habsburg Donaumonarchie, Russland, Moldawien. Alters und Gebrauchsspuren, Zustand siehe Fotos. Museal, Sammlerstück von historischer Bedeutung. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Sarcophagus - cover. Silver embroidery applique on red velvet. 145 cm x 240 cm. Silver threads embroidered, partly sewn onto red velvet on raised lining. Surrounded with a textile stripe, this one probably also with silver threads. Made for a high person in Southeast Europe around 200 to 300 years old. Typical places of manufacture for this work, for example, Ottoman Empire, Thrace, Balkans, Habsburg Danube Monarchy, Russia, Moldova. Signs of age and wear, see photos for condition. Museum, collector's item of historical importance. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Ningxia Teppich. China. Antik. 18. Jahrhundert. 71 cm x 76 cm. Handgeknüpft. Wolle auf Baumwolle. Seit 1692 gibt es Hinweise, in der Literatur, auf diese Teppiche. Typisch für die Gruppe sind der braune Rand. Auch die Fledermäuse in der Bordüre sprechen für die frühe Entstehung. Kein Fragment. Vollständig. Zusatnd siehe Fotos. Sammlertück. Stammesteppich. Museal. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Ningxia carpet. China. Antique. 18th century. 71 cm x 76 cm. Hand knotted. Wool on cotton. There have been references to these carpets in literature since 1692. The brown border is typical of the group. The bats in the border also speak for an early date of production. Not a fragment. Complete. Condition see photos. Collector's item. Tribal rug. Museum quality. Shipping of this object by third party possible. A list of selected trustworthy shipping partners is included with every invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Sileh Drachenteppich Bahn. Antik, circa 150 - 200 Jahre alt. 290 cm x 106 cm. Handgewebt in Sumak Technik. Wolle und Baumwolle auf Wolle. Eine Bahn. Kaukasus. Naturfarben. Stammesteppich. Sammlerstück. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Sileh dragon carpet. Antique, around 150 - 200 years old. 290 cm x 106 cm. Hand-woven using the Sumak technique. Wool and cotton on wool. Caucasus. Natural colors. Tribal rug. Collector's item. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Belutsch Taschenfront. Baummuster. Antik. Circa 120 - 180 Jahre alt. 52 cm x 69 cm. Handgeknüpft. Wolle und Seide auf Wolle. Stammesteppich der Turkmenen aus Chorasan. Intensive Naturfarben. Auch Indigoblau. Seide Purpur und Safran. Sammlerstück. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Baluch bag front. Tree pattern. Antique. Around 120 - 180 years old. 52 cm x 69 cm. Hand knotted. Wool and silk on wool. Turkmen tribal rug from Khorasan. Intense natural colors. Also indigo blue. Silk purple and saffron. Collector's item. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Shah - Savan Hybe. Miniaturdoppeltasche. Kaukasus. Antik, circa 120 - 180 Jahre alt. 53 cm x 19 cm. Handgewebt. Wolle und Baumwolle musterbildend in Sumak Technik auf Wolle. Naturfarben. Das Weiß in der Bordüre ist Baumwolle. Selten. Sammlerstück. Stammesteppich. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Shah - Savan Hybe. Miniature double bag. Caucasus. Antique, around 120-180 years old. 53 cm x 19 cm. Hand woven. Wool and cotton in sumak technique on wool. Natural colors. The white in the border is cotton. Rare. Collector's item. Tribal rug. Shipping of this object by third party possible. A list of selected trustworthy shipping partners is included with every invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Gabbeh Salztasche. Kurdistan. Wolle auf Wolle. Antik, circa 120 - 160 Jahre alt. 30 cm x 27 cm. Handgeknüpft. Wolle auf Wolle. Naturfarben. Altes Auktionsetikett. Demnach am 8.11.2008 Zuschlagspreis € 1.200,00. Shah - Savan Stammesteppich. Sammlerstück. Museal.Provinienz Galerie Krause. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Gabbeh salt bag. Kurdistan. Wool on wool. Antique, around 120 - 160 years old. 30 cm x 27 cm. Hand knotted. Wool on wool. Natural colors. Old auction label. On November 8th, 2008 hammer price € 1,200.00. Shah - Savan tribal rug. Collector's item. Museum quality. Ex collection Krause. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Täbris Seide, Perserteppich. Iran. Antik, circa 120 - 150 Jahre alt. 328 cm x 205 cm. Handgeknüpft. Seide auf Seide. Shah Abbas Muster. Sammlerstück. Feine Knüpfung. Kein Versand in die USA. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Tabriz silk, Persian carpet. Iran. Antique, around 120-150 years old. 328 cm x 205 cm. Hand knotted. Silk on silk. Shah Abbas pattern. Collector's item. Fine workshop rug. No shipping to the USA. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Varamin Sofreh Perserteppich. Iran. Antik, circa 100 - 150 Jahre alt. 155 (135) cm x 90 cm. Handgewebt und Handgeknüpft. Wolle und Kamelhaar auf Wolle. Stammesteppich der Shah - Savan. Feines Sammlerstück. Kein Versand in die USA. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Varamin Sofreh Persian carpet. Iran. Antique, around 100 - 150 years old. 155 (135) cm x 90 cm. Hand-woven and hand-knotted. Wool and camel hair on wool. Tribal rug of the Shah-Savan. Fine collector's item. No shipping to the USA. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Sumak Mafrasch Panel. Kaukasus. Antik, circa 150 - 200 Jahre alt. 60 cm x 63 cm. Handgewebt. Wolle und Baumwolle auf Wolle. Naturfarben. Stammesteppich der Shah - Savan. Sammlerstück. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Sumak Mafrasch Panel. Caucasus. Antique, around 150 - 200 years old. 60 cm x 63 cm. Hand woven. Wool and cotton on wool. Natural colors. Tribal rug of the Shah-Savan. Collector's item. Shipping of this object by third party possible. A list of selected trustworthy shipping partners is included with every invoice. The auction house does not ship.
6 Gul Tekke Torba. Turkmenistan. Antik, frühes 19. Jahrhundert. 39 cm x 113 cm. Handgeknüpft. Wolle auf Wolle. Naturfarben. Stammesteppich. Circa 170 - 230 Jahre alt. Sammlerstück. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. 6 Gul Tekke Torba. Turkmenistan. Antique, early 19th century. 39 cm x 113 cm. Hand knotted. Wool on wool. Natural colors. Tribal rug. Around 170 - 230 years old. Collector's item. Shipping of this object by a third party possible. List of selected trusted shipping partners attached to each invoice. The auction house does not ship.
Shah - Savan Taschenfront. Kaukasus. Circa 150 - 250 Jahre alt. 55 cm x 50 cm. Handgewebt. Sumak Technik. Brokatweberei. Wolle und weiße Baumwolle auf Wolle. Adlermuster. Innestreifen anders als der Außenstreifen. Auf Tafel aufgelegt. Verso Aufkleber. Provenienz: Galerie Krause. Stammesteppich. Sammlerstück. Versand dieses Objektes durch Drittanbieter möglich. Liste ausgewählter vertrauenswürdiger Versandpartner liegt jeder Rechnung bei. Das Auktionshaus versendet nicht. Shah - Savan pocket front. Caucasus. Around 150-250 years old. 55 cm x 50 cm. Hand woven. Sumak technique. Brocade weave. Wool and white cotton on wool. Eagle pattern. Inner stripe different from the outer stripe. Placed loosely on a board. Verso sticker. Provenance: Galerie Krause. Tribal rug. Collector's item. Shipping of this object by third party possible. A list of selected trustworthy shipping partners is included with every invoice. The auction house does not ship.
XV: Dutch and French Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a small struck (?) lead medal, late 17th century (?), unsigned (of Dutch origin), after T. Simon, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 29mm, 9.47g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, dies 2/1; Henfrey pl. v, 4; Platt II, p.26, type B; MI I, 434/84; v. Loon II, 420; E 201). About very fine £150-£200 --- Provenance: R. Stucker Collection, Bourgey Auction (Paris), 21 November 1977, lot 70 (part); SNC June 1978 (8430). As with many lead medals, it is difficult to ascertain whether this item is cast or struck
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Naval Reward, 1653, a uniface lead restrike of the reverse, 18th century, unsigned (by T. Simon), naval battle scene within full trophy border, the back with paper label inscribed ‘Blake – Medal was struck by Simon by order of Oliver Cromwell to commemorate the battle & Victory over Van Tromp which was gained by 60 men of war agt. 70 anno 1653, this medal was sold to King William 4th for £150 out of the collection of Mr R.L.’, 56 x 51mm, 65.27g (Lessen, BNJ 1997, pp.58-9, Trophy Large Border, and pl. vi, 2, this piece; cf. Platt II, p.336, type EE; cf. M.I. I, 398/26). Die crack through ships, very fine, interesting £150-£200 --- Provenance: M. Trattle Collection [but not in his sale catalogue of 1832]. This and the next item were struck from the original Simon die, probably before 1791, when it was acquired by the British Museum. Sold with a paper roundel (Lessen, BNJ 1997, pl. vii, 4, this item)
Conjuring. Caricatures of people with big noses, possibly German, circa 1870, 2 folding sheets, each with 5 colour lithographed caricatures of people with absurdly large noses facilitating or disrupting their various activities, e.g. harp-playing, reading, coffin-bearing, riding a donkey, etc., the centre illustration on each side glazed and with gilt surround (both becoming loose), toned, some splitting to folds and chipping to edges, overall sheet size 33 x 24cm (33 x 9.5ins), bound back-to-back into original plain green wrappers, dimensions when closed 12 x 9cm (4.75 x 3.5ins)Qty: (1)NOTESA most unusual item, with no text providing title, imprint or instructions, but almost certainly intended for some kind of magic trick.
Darton (William & Son, publisher). The Wonders of the Telescope, by the author of "The Wonders of the Microscope", c.1830, 14 engraved plates, including frontispiece, most folding, all but 2 dated (1823), 4 with a closed handling tear, 1 a little edge-frayed, final plate nearly detached, front pastedown with early ink manuscript inscription, contemporary red quarter sheep, spine lettered in gilt with title and price (2s.6d), rubbed, board edges showing, 12mo, together with: Harris (J., publisher), Mother Bunch's Fairy Tales, published for the amusement of all those Little Masters and Misses who, by duty to their parents, and obedience to their superiors, aim at becoming Great Lords and Ladies, London: printed for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery, c.1802, engraved frontispiece, scattered spotting, original printed stiff wrappers, rebacked with paper (coming away), rubbed with a little wear to edges, 12mo, plus: Tabart and Co. (publishers), The Book of Trades, or library of the useful arts, part II, 1 volume (only, of 3), 1st edition, London, 1804, 21 uncoloured engraved plates (complete), an additional (defective) plate 'Brazier' loosely inserted, possibly from part I, 1 plate close-trimmed at foot (affecting imprint), 1 opening with minor surface damage at gutter (affecting a few words), pp.3 publisher's advertisements at rear, contemporary red quarter morocco, gilt-lettering to spine, rubbed with a little wear to extremities, 12mo, with one other similar: The Garden; or, Familiar Instructions for the Laying Out and Management of a Flower Garden, 2nd edition, London: John Harris, 1832Qty: (4)NOTESFirst item: Darton H1605 (2). Second item: this edition not in Gumuchian or Osborne. Mother Bunch: although some editions of this title have several plates (as implied by the title page), this copy appears to follow the edition dated 1802, of which the British Library copy can be examined online, in having a frontispiece only. Book of Trades: this title when first published in 1804 comprised of two volumes or parts. In 1805 a third volume was published.
* Harris (John, Publisher). Geographical Recreation, or A Voyage Round the Habitable Globe, Publish'd Octr. 1st 1809, hand-coloured engraving sectionalised on linen, with 116 circular illustrations arranged in five concentric circles, the 4 largest illustrations depicting maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, dust-soiled with a few minor spots, left blank margin with some light brown marks near head, approximately 59 x 51cm (23.25 x 20ins), with original card slipcase, hand-coloured printed label, dust-soiled with a few marks, a little wear to extremities, slim 8vo, together with: Spooner (William, publisher), Spooner's Transformations No.5 'The Royal Rose of England', 1838, and Spooners Protean Views no.2 'A Snow Scene', mid-19th century, two hand-coloured transforming scenes, both dust-soiled, the 2nd somewhat spotted with a couple of marks, 16 x 13 and 15 x 28.5 cms respectively, both with original card mount and printed label, and another similar: Mount Vesuvius, published W. Morgan, 1837Qty: (4)NOTESFirst item: Whitehouse, pp.36-37.
* Durrell (Gerald, 1925-1995). English writer and naturalist. A sheet of drawings by Gerald Durrell, signed 'Gerald Durrell, France, [1973]', a series of felt tip drawings of approximately 50 animals, flowers, shapes and designs to one side of a large artist's sketch book sheet of thick wove paper, signed and dated in ballpoint pen to lower margin, perforations to left margin, with logo design by Durrell in blue ballpoint pen for 'The Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust' to verso, showing a dodo within a circle and titled 'The Wildlife Park Trinity' beneath, a horse's head drawn in blue ballpoint pen by Durrell adjacent, a few minor spots to recto and verso, 37.5 x 45 cmQty: (1)NOTESAn important and unusual item of Gerald Durrell ephemera. Gerald Durrell founded the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust as a charitable institution in 1963 with the dodo as its symbol.
* Rota (Nino, 1911-1979). Italian Composer, most notably of film music. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, 'Nino Rota', Rome, 2 September 1951, neatly written in blue ink on off-white card, depicting seven bars in the treble clef from the main theme of Legend of the Glass Mountain, with title, signature, place and date inscribed by Rota beneath, rounded corners, 9.5 x 9 cm, light mounting remnants to versoQty: (1)NOTESThe Glass Mountain is a 1949 British romantic film drama, starring Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray and Valentina Cortese. Nino Rota's theme music was a contemporary hit. An attractive and uncommon item.
Wittgenstein (Paul, 1887-1961). One-armed pianist who commissioned works for the left hand and who was the only brother of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Ammianus Marcellus, with an English translation by John C. Rolfe, Loeb Classical Library, volume 3 (of 3), 1939, Paul Wittgenstein's copy, signed in pencil on the front free endpaper ('P.W. / N.Y. / August 1941'), and with annotations to a further 12 pages and numerous underlinings, side marks and punctuation on other pages, plus hand-drawn staves and music notation in Wittgenstein hand to front and rear pastedowns, plus verso of final ad leaf and recto and verso of rear fly leaf, all in pencil, original red cloth gilt, a little rubbed and soiled with minor fraying to extremities, 8voQty: (1)NOTESThe hand-drawn staves and musical notation represent ideas and passages for the left hand, many of which have the fingering added. An unusual and uncommon item.
Milne (A. A.). The Rescue of Piglet, a New Story for Children, illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard, c.1925, the story of Piglet extracted from the Evening News as press-cuttings, mounted in a blank exercise book in story-form, 2nd title signed in ink by both author and illustrator, cuttings toned and offset, front free endpaper with contemporary ink manuscript subtitle "A Rescue of a Rescue", limp covers wrapped in contemporary patterned paper, extremities lightly rubbed with a little wear, spine toned, small 4toQty: (1)NOTESProvenance: from the library of P. T. R. Gillette, sold at auction by Sothebys, February 10th 1959. A unique item, compiled by hand and signed by both A. A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard. The press cuttings here are probably the first appearance in print of the story of Piglet and the flood, published in Winnie the Pooh in 1926.
Milne (A. A., and Shepard, Ernest H.). A collection of six prints, by Ernest H. Shepard, 1928, depicting incidents in the lives of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh, extracted from Home Chat magazines and mounted into a blank scrapbook, front pastedown with paper flap enclosing a mounted illustration of Pooh and Piglet (reading 'Now we are Six'), the paper flap signed by both author and illustrator, 2nd print slightly ink speckled (mainly to lower margin), rear endpapers with 2 futher mounted illustrations, of Christopher Robin reading (stained with surface loss), and of A. A. Milne, limp covers wrapped in contemporary patterned paper, extremities rubbed with a little wear, spine somewhat toned, front cover with 2cm closed tear at fore-edge, slim 4toQty: (1)NOTESProvenance: from the library of P. T. R. Gillette, sold at auction by Sothebys, February 10th 1959. A unique item, compiled by hand and signed by both A. A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard. The six prints are taken from issues of the Home Chat magazine published in a series around October 1928. The prints are: Christopher Robin has a Little Something at Eleven; What Christopher Robin does in the Mornings; Christopher Robin gives Extract of Malt all round; Christopher Robin's Green Braces; Christopher Robin at the Enchanted Place; Christopher Robin organises an "Expotition". Ernest H. Shepard produced these prints exclusively for the magazine and they apparently never appeared in any of the 'Pooh' books.
Potter (Beatrix). The Tale of Mr. Tod, 1st edition, London: Warne, 1912, first or second issue (with date on title), half-title (lightly spotted), 15 colour illustrations (including frontispiece), black & white illustrations in text, pictorial endpapers, rear pastedown with booksellers ticket at foot, stitching showing (but firm), edges spotted, original buff boards, front cover with inset colour pictorial panel, minimally rubbed in places, top corners lightly bumped, 16mo, together with: The Tale of Mr. Tod, New York: Warne, circa 1921, half-title, colour frontispiece and 13 (of 14) colour plates (lacking p.31), black & white illustrations in text, generally toned throughout, pictorial endpapers (lightly spotted), blank reverse to rear free endpaper with booksellers ticket, original grey boards, front cover with inset colour pictorial panel, some extremities lightly bumped, pictorial dust jacket, soiled and rubbed, some edge-fraying and chips, front panel creased with adhesive tape repairs to verso of tears and loss to upper left corner, 16moQty: (2)NOTESFirst item: Linder p.429; Quinby 21.Second item: A rare survival of an unusual dust jacket design. The more common dust jacket simply repeats the image of Mr. Tod from the front cover, whereas this jacket makes use of the endpapers design seen in Quinby X. This book and jacket can be dated to circa 1921 due to: Warne's address (26 East 22d Street), no mention of Cecily Parsley in advertisements, but the French editions of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (both published 1921) are listed as new editions, with no other French titles yet available.AMENDMENTS: The second name item is dated circa 1920s/30s. The above footnote for the second item has been revised to:Second item: This book and jacket have the following issue points: Warne's address at foot of title is 26 East 22d Street, dust jacket lists 15 titles with no mention of Cecily Parsley in advertisements, but the French editions of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny (both published 1921) are listed as new editions, with other French titles 'in course of translation'.
Potter (Beatrix). The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, 1st edition, London: Warne, [1918], with 'London' printed correctly on the title-page, but also p.39 with quotes before first line and p.51 without quotes before first line, half-title, colour illustrations throughout, title blank verso stained, p.8 blank reverse with partial ink manuscript inscription, some finger-soiling or marks, one plate with corner crease, first few text leaves with strike-through of text from reverse, pictorial endpapers, original grey-green boards, with inset colour pictorial panel to upper cover, rear cover lightly scratched and pinholed, spine split along front joint, 16mo, together with: The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse, Facsimile Notebook, London: Decimus Publishing, 1979, 10 tipped-in plates (most colour, one double-page), original straight-grain morocco gilt, contained in original gilt-pictorial slipcase, small 8vo (limited edition 264/500 copies), plus: The Tailor of Gloucester, A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript and Illustrations, London: Warne, 1968, a few light spots at front and rear, original gilt-lettered cloth, in clear plastic dust jacket (closed tear to front panel), contained in original pictorial slipcase (somewhat dust-soiled), 4to, (limited edition 162/1500 copies), with a quantity of Beatrix Potter later editions and related, including A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter, by Leslie Linder, Warne, 1971Qty: (Approx. 120)NOTESFirst item: Linder, p.430; Quinby 25.
* Corbould (Alfred Chantrey, 1852-1920). A Debate in the House of Commons, pen and black ink with traces of blue pencil, on paper, signed with monogram to lower centre, some pale spotting, slight discolouration to extreme edges, 16.5 x 16.5cm (6.5 x 6.5ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed, inscribed with title and artist on backboard, together with: A Mouse in the House, pen and black ink with traces of blue pencil, on paper, signed with monogram to lower right, some very pale spots, slight discolouration to extreme edges, 16.5 x 16.5cm (6.5 x 6.5ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed, inscribed with title and artist on backboard, plus: Dadd (Stephen T., 1858-1917), A Persistent Heckler, pen and ink with traces of pencil, on paper, a group of 8 political scenes, put together as a mock-up of a full illustrated page, each captioned illustration on paper adhered in position on the paper support, some captions continuing onto support, captions also include: "Are you an employer of labour?"; Conservative meeting at Ward's repository - Mr. A. Strauss answers many questions' "-Englishmen, emigrate to the United States the most 'protected' country in the world", spotted with some pale marks, 35 x 26cm (13.75 x 10.25ins) mount aperture, framed and glazedQty: (3)NOTESAll these items were probably designs produced for late 19th century illustrated newspapers. Corbould is known to have worked for both Punch and the Graphic. The Dadd item is clearly a mock-up for a page from a title such as the Illustrated London News, which he is known to have worked for.
* Sambourne (Edward Linley, 1844-1910). The wine drinking Spaniard and the water drinking Moor, pen and black ink on thick card, depicting two knights on horseback jousting, with onlookers, signed and dated July 1887 to lower right, some light spotting towards edges, verso with red ink manuscript title, 15 x 24.5cm (6 x 9.75ins) mount aperture, window-mounted with hinged card front cover (with label to upper corner 'E6056'), together with:Ibid. Free Trade, Protection, and Retaliation, pen and black ink on card, depicting a lady and gentleman in historical costume, signed and dated 1904 to lower right, original artwork for a cartoon that appeared in Punch 27th October 1904, entitled 'Southampton Revels', a few light spots to edges, lower blank margin with card and glue residue, sheet size 31.5 x 24.5cm (12.5 x 9.75ins), mounted, plus:Ibid., The Aquittal [sic] of Sipido, pen & ink on card, unsigned, original artwork for a cartoon that appeared in Punch 15th August 1900, entitled 'The Stain on the Belgian Flag, The acquittal of Sipido', and 3 other original drawings, mostly pen and ink (one also with pencil), including: 'An Assisted Elopement' by H.M. Brock; Invitation Card (unfinished) by Linley Sambourne; and an illustration by A. S. BoydQty: (6)Note: Attribution of third item amended, and additional information added to second item.
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