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Marbodus of Rennes. De lapidibus pretiosis Encheridion, cum scholiis Pictorii Villingensis. Eivsdem Pictorii de lapide molari carmen, [Freiburg: Faber], 1531, 55, [1] ff., neat old ink notes in Latin to title and final leaf verso, bound as fourth and final item, after: Paul of Aegina , Pharmaca Simplicia, Othone Brunfelsio interprete. Item de Ratione Victus, Guilelmo Copo ... interprete, Strasbourg: Georgius Ulricher Andlanus, 1531 , device on title and final blank verso, blank M7 present, woodcut initials, title dust-soiled and with old ink inscriptions partly erased, old ink notes in German to final three blank pages, bound before Valla (Giorgio) , De simplicium natura liber unus, Strasbourg: Heinrich Seybold, 1528, 104 unnumbered leaves, title within ornamental woodcut border (small damp stain to centre of leaf), errata on final leaf recto, bound before [Odo de Meudon] , Aemilius Macer De herbarum virtutibus, cum Joannis Atrociani com[m]entariis longe utilissimis, & nu[m]quam antea impressis, [and] Strabo (Walafrid) , Poetae et Theologi clarissimi, Hortulus vernantissimus, 2 parts in one volume, Freiburg: Johann Faber, 1530, neat old ink notes to lower margins of two preliminary leaves and final leaf blank verso (in the same hand as Marbodus), Hebrew characters in red ink to title, manuscript contents list in a later hand to front free endpaper, contemporary blind-stamped vellum with two brass clasps, upper cover with ownership monogram blind-stamp 'A.W.], remains of later paper library spine label, rubbed, some edge wear, 8vo (15 x 10 cm) (Qty: 1)1) Ferguson II, 74; STC 593; Krivatsy 152; Thorndike I, 775; VD16 M 931; Wellcome I, 4039. The first edition of this work by Marbodus, bishop of Rennes (c.1035-1123), describing 60 stones and precious stones and their miraculous powers in 743 hexameters, was published in 1511; the second in his 'Opera' (Rennes, 1524); then in the present edition which was reprinted in the same year in Paris. It is the first edition edited by Pictorius. 'Of medieval Latin Lapidaries the earliest and what also seems to have been the classic on the subject of the marvelous properties of stones' (Thorndike). 2) Adams P496; VD16 ZV 12239; Wellcome I, 4874. 3) VD16 V 195; Wellcome I, 6437. Rare compendium of herbs and their medicinal properties. 4) Adams O62; Durling 2892; Pritzel 5711 (under Macer Floridus); VD16 O 270. This is the second edition to contain the commentary of Johannes Atrocianus, a professor of mathematics at Basel. It was revised and expanded from that which appeared in 1527. Strabo was the Abbot of Reichenau. The poem is the first known gardening book of the medieval period and was written about 842, the first printed edition appearing in 1510.
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Lot 219
[Mitchell, John]. The Contest in America between Great Britain and France, with its Consequences and Importance; giving an account of the views and designs of the French, with the interests of Great Britain, and the situation of the British and French colonies, in all parts of America: in which a proper barrier between the two nations in North America is pointed out, with a method to prosecute the war, so as to obtain that necessary security for our colonies, 1st edition, for A. Millar 1757, small manuscript correction to contents leaf, light marginal toning front and rear, contemporary previous owner inscription, bookplate of Hugh Rose Younger of Kilraick [Kilravock], contemporary sprinkled calf gilt, spine with red label, 8vo (Qty: 1)ESTC T34013 (citing four copies in UK libraries); Howes M677; Sabin 49693. Mitchell (1711-1768) is best remembered today for his comprehensive map of North America, which was first published by Millar in 1755 and was later used at the Treaty of Paris to establish the boundaries of the newly formed United States. In 1757 Millar published a second edition of the map and the first edition of Mitchell's book, which 'shows an unusual knowledge and familiarity with the internal geography of America and the affairs of the French on the lakes, the Ohio, and in Western Virginia' (Sabin); the map is a wall-size item and should not be considered as part of the collation of the octavo volume, contrary to ESTC.
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Lot 3
Zahrawi (Abu'l-Qasim Khalaf ibn 'Abbas al-, & [Theodorus Priscianus]). Octavii Horatiani Rerum medicarum lib. quatuor.I. Logicus, De curationibus omnium ferme morborum ... II. De acutis & chronicis passionibus ... III. Gynecia ... IIII. De physica scientia ... Albucasis chirurgicorum omnium primarii, lib. tres. I. Cauterio cum igne, & medicinis acutis per singula corporis humani membra. Cum instrumentorum delimatione. II. De sectione & perforatione, phlebotomia, & ventosis. De vulneribus, & extractione sagittarum, & ceteris similibus. Cum formis instrumentorum. III. De restauratione & curatione dislocationis membrorum. Cum typis item instrumentorum, 2 parts in one volume, Strasbourg: Johann Schott, 26 February 1532, [4 leaves] + 319 pages, title within decorative woodcut border, numerous woodcut illustrations of surgical instruments throughout the text, title-page slightly browned and marked, small early ink inscription at foot ‘R 1 . (.) .’ later ownership inscription (‘Geo. Bell’) to head of title, 18th-century engraved bookplate of one Angelo M. Sisinni verso, title restrengthened with archival tissue to margins verso, following leaf with minor repair to upper right corner, bookplate removed from front endpaper, fine modern antique-style blind-decorated full calf gilt, folio ( 29.5 x 19.5 cm) (Qty: 1)Adams P2119; Choulant 217; Durling 3764; Hirsch-H. IV, 677; Parkinson 1965; STC 415; Stillwell, Awakening, 532; Waller 7646; Wellcome I, 5256. 'The most attractive printed edition' of the chapter on surgery and surgical instruments from the Kitab al-Tasrif (Vrolijk & van Leeuwen, Arabic Studies in the Netherlands, p. 6), the foundational Arabic medical treatise by 10th-century Andalusian physician Abu'l-Qasim al-Zahrawi (circa 936-1013), 'the greatest surgeon of the medieval ages', and known in the Latin West as Albucasis (Meri, ed., Medieval Islamic Civilisation: an Encyclopaedia, I p. 783). The Kitab al-Tasrif is divided into thirty chapters, of which the first (on general principles of medicine), the second (on symptoms and treatments of diseases), and the thirtieth (the present chapter, on surgery) account for more than half the book's entire length. The chapter on surgery is 'the first comprehensive and illustrated treatment on its subject' (Library of Congress cataloguing, online), and is itself divided into three sections: on cauterization, on phlebotomy, dissection, wounds, and the extraction of arrows, and on bone-setting. It was translated into Latin from the Arabic by Gerard of Cremona in the 13th century, and first printed, in Latin, in 1497. In this edition al-Zahrawi's text is proceeded by a companion work, Rerum medicarum libri quatuor, which is the Latin translation by Byzantine physician Theodorus Priscianus (fl. 4th century CE) of his own compendium of medical remedies, the Euporista, originally written in Greek. It is attributed here to 'Octavianus Horatianus'.
Lot 345
Fuller (S. and J., publisher). The History of Little Fanny, 4th edition, 1810, 7 cut-out hand-coloured figures in aquatint loosely inserted, with original interchangeable head, and four head-pieces, complete, letterpress lightly toned, contemporary ink inscription on front free endpaper, original sewn printed wrappers, with remains of original yellow silk tie through spine slot (almost never present), in original printed slipcase, rubbed and some joints split or splitting (with adhesive remains), 16mo (Qty: 1)Gumuchian 2010 (defective); not in Osborne. One of the more frequently met with paper doll books, but all editions are hard to find complete and in good condition as here. We have never seen a copy with the original ribbon tie, and this small, yet significant, point is probably why Martin Orskey added the item to his collection.
Lot 346
Fuller (S. and J., publisher). Ellen, or The Naughty Girl Reclaimed, A Story, Exemplified in a Series of Figures, 2nd edition, 1811, nine cut-out hand-coloured figures in aquatint loosely inserted, with original interchangeable head, and five head-pieces, complete, letterpress lightly toned, original sewn printed wrappers, with original turquoise silk tie through spine slot, almost always absent, frayed at ends, in original printed slipcase, toned and some joints split or splitting especially to lower edge (some adhesive remains), 16mo (Qty: 1)Osborne p. 1051 for the first edition, also published in 1811 (lacking the five head-pieces and the slipcase); not in Gumuchian. Such paper doll books rarely survive complete and in good condition, as here; we have never seen a copy with the original ribbon tie, and this small, yet significant, point is probably why Martin Orskey added the item to his collection.
Lot 363
Manby (George William). Journal of a Voyage to Greenland, in the Year 1821, 1st edition, G. and W. B Whittaker, 1822, folding hand-coloured map (slight partial toning to flap), 20 lithographic plates after J. D. Harding, illustrations, a little light offsetting and spotting, bookplate of James Donald and Lilford Library label to front pastedown, original boards, spine label chipped, some edge wear, 4to (Qty: 1)Sabin 44195; not in Abbey. A scarce whaling and Arctic item, and a strikingly illustrated account of Captain Scoresby's voyage on the Baffin, undertaken to test his new harpoon design.
Lot 4
Pseudo-Lull. Testamentum, duobus libris universam artem Chymicam complectens, antehac nunquam excusum. Item eiusdem compendium Animae Transmutationis Artis Metallorum, absolutum iam & perfectum, 1st edition, Cologne: Johann Byrckmann, 1566, [4], 240 numbered leaves, [8], with two folding woodcut illustrations, and woodcut illustrations to text, some marks and waterstain towards front of volume, modern blind-decorated full calf to style, morocco gilt label to spine, 8vo (Qty: 1)First appearance in print of ‘the earliest text in what became the Pseudo-Lullian corpus and a touchstone for the addition of gemstones to the elixir’s medical and transmutational virtues’ (Nummedal, Anna Zieglerin and the Lion's Blood: Alchemy and End Times in Reformation Germany , p. 224). Pseudo-Lull’s Testamentum offers a reconciliation of Christian scholasticism with alchemical doctrine, placing the quinta essentia, or divine essence which produces the four elements of our world, at the centre of the alchemical quest, to be obtained through the process of distillation.
Lot 1754A
Good quality coromandel wood writing slope by Parkins and Gotto 24-25 Oxford St London CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition, minor surface scratching and use wear. Brass edging loose left top velvet interior requires replacement.We believe this item to possibly have a secret drawer which we are unable to access. The box does not rattle when shaken so if there is a secret drawer we believe it to be empty.
Lot 58
Child-rearing . The Fathers Legacy: or, Counsels to His Children. In Three Parts. Containing the Whole Duty of Man, I. To God. II. To Himself. III. To Man in all Conditions, 1st edition, printed for Henry Brome, 1678, full-page engraved royal coat-of-arms facing title, 5 leaves of preface, to pages, plus 4 leaves of contents, and one leaf of publisher's advertisement at end, contemporary blind-panelled sheep, rubbed and some marks to joints, minor wear to head of spine, contents near-detached from the binding, 8vo, together with: [Hill, John]. On the Management and Education of Children, A Series of Letters written to a Neice; By the Honorable Juliana-Susannah Seymour, printed for R. Baldwin, 1754, viii + 282 pages, plus single advert leaf at end, the first leaf a half-title with publisher's advertisement to verso, light marginal browning to first and last few leaves, contemporary calf gilt, rubbed and a little wear to joints and extremities, upper joint partly cracked, 12mo (Qty: 2)Wing F555 for the first item.
Lot 76
Tate (Nahum, editor). Poems by Several Hands, and on Several Occasions, Collected by N. Tate, 1st edition, Printed for J. Hindmarsh, 1685, light old dampstains to upper corners of early leaves, some loss to blank foremargin of leaf B5, old ink ownership inscription of ‘Kathe: [?]Agard’ to upper margin of B1, contemporary calf, slightly rubbed and a little corner wear, neatly rebacked, 8vo, together with: Tate (Nahum, author), Poems written on Several Occasions, the Second Edition enlarged, for B. Tooke, 1684, title-page stained, errata leaf [A7] bound in at rear after Q1, small tear in M8 affecting a couple of letters, contemporary ownership inscription 'Strathnaver' to title-page, engraved bookplate with intertwining 'S S', ducal coronet and date 1913 (probably the duke of Sutherland), contemporary mottled calf, rubbed, spine consolidated at head, craquelure to sides, 8vo, and Poetical Miscellany, Miscellany of Poems and Translations by Oxford Hands, 1st edition, for Anthony Stephens, Bookseller near the Theatre in Oxford, 1685, advertisement leaf, contemporary ownership inscriptions to title-page and front free endpaper, contemporary mottled sheep, inner hinges reinforced, 8vo (Qty: 3)Grolier, Wither to Prior 840 & 834 (Tate); Wing T210, T211, M2232; Keynes, John Evelyn 185 for the first item; Case 178 for the third item. Poems by Several Hands includes poems by the Earl of Rochester (three poems), Roscommon, Cowley, Adams, Bowles, Oldham, Francis Fane, John Evelyn junior, Waller and Tate himself.
Lot 601
A CHINESE RITUAL JADE GE BLADE carved to both sides in shallow relief with a dragon, taotie at the forte, on a fine key fret ground with localised encrustation of spots of ferrous (?) accretion, 24.5cm l, another Chinese jade, in the form of an animal (2)Provenance: Gaze Cooper Collection; thence by descent to the present vendors.++Dagger blade broken in two and restuck with some mottling/calcification Second item undamaged in early 20th c fitted leather case
Lot 941
A FRENCH GILTMETAL AND CHAMPLÊVÉ ENAMEL MOUNTED ONYX BOWL, C1880 on dolphin feet, 12.5cm h, a pair of similar contemporary French vases with waisted neck and a brass and shaded champlêvé enamel tray (4)++Small casting flaw in one of the dolphin feet of the first item. Vases much encrusted with dirt and grime but undamaged. Tray somewhat cruder quality enamel with one or two tiny losses and much dirt
Lot 385
Two UK Special Screening/Press Show Invitations (1977-80), including the Special Screening of "Star Wars", 20th July 1977 and the Press Show for "The Empire Strikes Back", 19th May 1980. These once belonged to the British poster artist Tom Chantrell ("Chan" has been written to the reverse of the "Star Wars" one, this being his nickname). The "Star Wars" Invitation bears the earlier Hildebrandt Star Wars design. This is significant as Chantrell was commissioned to create an alternative poster for the British release of the film. Chantrell was invited (with his family) to this Special Screening to help provide inspiration. Chantrell's iconic "Style-C" poster design was the result.Star Wars 3 1/2" x 8 1/4" (9 x 21 cm) and Empire Strikes Back 5 1/2" x 8" (14 x 20.3 cm)Condition: Good/ExcellentBoth unrestored and unfolded. The "Star Wars" item is near mint. The "Empire Strikes Back" has a slight smudge.Artist: Unknown ArtistVAT Status: M£200 - 300Payment plan on this lot is restricted to a duration of one month. Please contact us for further information.
Lot 409
Cast autographed US One-Sheet "Style-B" poster for Star Wars "The Phantom Menace" (1999). This item has been framed and glazed and was originally donated to a charity auction by Liam Neeson (to support his nephew's Special Needs school). The poster has been autographed by Liam Neeson, George Lucas, Samuel L Jackson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best and Rick McCallum.29 1/2" x 42 1/2" (75 x 108 cm) overallCondition: GoodFramed and glazed. The poster has some sun fading but the autographs remain bold and clear.Artist: Drew StruzanVAT Status: M£1000 - 1500Payment plans are not available for this lot. Please contact us for further information
Lot 57
UK cardboard standee for "Quadrophenia" (1979) showing the mod "Jimmy" (Phil Daniels) on his Lambretta® scooter and the cast and extras on Brighton beach (Phil Daniels appearing three times in the line-up). This item was produced to promote the film and carries the names of Polydor® (who released the film soundtrack) and Levis® (who had a merchandising tie-in with the film). Although two of the mirrors have creases, the standee is complete. It comes in three parts (scooter, beach scene and stand).Standee 34" x 34" (86.5.5 x 86.5 cm) at maximumCondition: FairUnrestored with slight sun fading/water damage and general creasing etc.Artist: Unknown ArtistVAT Status: M£200 - 300Payment plan on this lot is restricted to a duration of one month. Please contact us for further information.
Lot 299
PUNK ERA FASHION - LEATHER JACKET. An original, unlabelled, studded leather jacket likely circa late 1970s/early 1980s and adorned with 15 original, period badges. Measures approx 17" pit to pit and approx 24" front length. Item shows notable damage to inner lining, age wear and some damage to exterior.
Lot 355
JOE STRUMMER STAGE WORN SLEEVELESS JACKET. An original sleeveless jacket, red with contrast khaki jetted pocket and edges and brass fireman clasps, as worn by Joe Strummer on the 1982 Combat Rock Tour including at their classic performances at Bonds Casino in NYC. Measurements - pit to pit 18.5", front length (top of shoulder to hem) - 21". The jacket has been in storage ever since, shows signs of wear that would have been directly from being used on stage. Provenance: whilst living in Bristol, the vendor became acquainted with Nick Shepphard of The Cortinas. When Shephard joined The Clash the vendor (then a fashion student) was introduced to Strummer, who later called on the vendor to provide custom made stage clothing for the band. For the purpose of sizing, the vendor was issued this waistcoat and two other pieces, by Joe Strummer. A detailed letter of provenance will be issued to the winning buyer. Please also refer to images for pictures of Joe Strummer wearing the item and other similar examples. Note - some pictures included are to illustrate the band wearing similar items, they would have been issued with variants of the same design which would have been worn for different performances.
Lot 13
A sculpted limestone architectural fragment with the profile visage of a bearded man, 14th / 15th century, portrayed with almond shaped eye, backswept hair and unkempt beard, beneath a stylised foliate quatrefoil; later mounted within an ebonised softwood frame The fragment 32cm high, 15cm wide, 11cm deep; the overall dimensions 37cm high, 29.5cm wide, 17cm deep And a fragmentary sculpted limestone head of a king, 13th century, issuing from an integral flat backing 28cm high, 18cm wide, 15cm deep PROVENANCE: Previously in the collection of the late Professor Charles Reginald Dodwell, Pilkington Professor of History of Art and Director of Whitworth Gallery, Manchester University 1966-89; and thence by descent The second item in the lot was, by family repute, given to Professor Dodwell during renovation work to the West Front at Wells Cathedral, Somerset
Lot 2
An Egyptian banded alabaster vessel, probably Third Intermediate Period - Late Period, 21st - 27th Dynasty, 1070 - 404 B.C., of cylindrical form with everted rim, on a waisted stem and circular base 20.5cm high, 10cm diameter PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Oxfordshire. Reputedly purchased in Cairo during World War II CATALOGUE NOTES: An old paper tag attached to the vessel carries the words DO NOT TOUCH 4000 YEARS OLD! (TOUNA, EGYPT). This tag is most likely incorrect, or at least from a different item altogether, since Touna was a settlement whose heyday was later than the current vessel’s probable era of manufacture
Lot 171
Interesting planished white metal presentation dish with stylised pierced raised borders, centrally inscribed 'Think about anybody you wish each time you hit one, from your friends of Safta', unmarked, 36 cm long, 26.5 oz approx We are not stating this item is silver, personal viewing essential.
Lot 609
Early 20th century oriental silk kimono from China or South East Asia; colour is rich indigo with blue cuffs, with goldwork butterfiles and flowers. Front opening has embroidered border with moth and floral detail and neck has small metallic fastening, with no collar. The robe is lined in blue silk, length 102cm, width 123cm (item was acquired by vendors grandmother who lived in China, Borneo, Myanmar and Malaysia between 1918 and 1928)
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