Association copies & ephemera from Matthew LaCroix (author of the fan mail that was famously used on the dust-jacket of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), this being a collection of gifts from Bloomsbury to Matthew, together with correspondence and contemporary newspaper clippings recording his story. Collection comprising: Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, first edition, London: Bloomsbury, 2000, hardback, featuring Bloomsbury plate signed in black ink by the author (loosely inserted, sticker unused); Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first issue paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1999; a typed & signed letter from the Commissioning Editor at Bloomsbury, 7 July 2000, 'Dear Matthew, I am delighted to be enclosing with this letter a copy of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" [the book in this collection]. As you can see, your letter takes pride of place on the jacket! Thank you again for allowing us to use your letter, and I very much hope that you enjoy the latest story in the Harry Potter adventures.'; a typed & signed letter from the branch manager of Waterstones, Telford, 'Dear Brian and Matthew, Thankyou for calling in to Waterstone's on Saturday, it was lovely to see you. I hope you both enjoyed every minute of Matthew's celebrity status! It was great to see him signing books in the store for our customers. Perhaps next time it will be for a book that he has written himself. As promised, I have enclosed a couple of photographs. I look forward to seeing you again before too long.'; two laminated photographs of Matthew signing copies of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at Waterstones (as referred to in previous correspondence); two laminated compliments slips inscribed & signed by the Head of Children's Sales & Marketing at Bloomsbury (relating to the two books & signed bookplate mentioned previously); a large advertising poster from Bloomsbury promoting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 'New in Paperback', the design featuring Matthew's fan mail, 152cm by 50cm, complete with postage tube bearing Bloomsbury labels, postmarked 30 March 2000; a compliments slip from Bloomsbury, inscribed, 'Poster will be sent separately.'; a large promotional flyer advertising the paperback release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the design again featuring Matthew's fan mail with order codes for books and shop display items, 29.5cm by 42cm; a signed letter from the senior librarian at Shropshire County Council, 30 October 2001, thanking Matthew for judging a Harry Potter competition and inviting him to attend the presentation; handwritten fax sheet from Matthew's father to Bloomsbury, 'Thank-you for letter dated 18.1.00. Matthew is over the moon. We have forwarded reply in agreement to his letter being used, he is thrilled!'; a laminated dust-jacket for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; a collection of contemporary newspaper clippings, some laminated, celebrating the story of Matthew's fan mail being used on the jacket of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, some of the press images showing Matthew with the books and posters offered in this collection. The archive is generally well-preserved, clean, bright; the first edition Goblet of Fire has some creasing to jacket, pale spotting to edges of text-block and slight shelf-lean Provenance: Consigned to auction by the family
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, second issue, paperback, London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Signed by the author in bold blue ink on dedication page, 'To Adele, or should I say Ginny Weasley? J K Rowling'. Publication line reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2'. Contents very good, clean, bright, appears unread; usual very faint toning to page edges; incredibly faint cockling to corners of opening few leaves; binding tight and square; covers bold and vibrant; slight fading to spine; very faint crease to edge of lower cover; some very light bumping around top and bottom of spine, and again lightly along bottom edges of upper cover; laminate lifting very slightly at extreme edge of upper cover (only just visible on close examination); faint wear to extreme corners. Overall, a well-preserved bookProvenance: The vendor has included an original photograph that was taken when she met J. K. Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival in 1998 - where this book was signed. Please see the associated Chamber of Secrets in this Harry Potter Auction [Lot 10], which was signed at the same time, and the Goblet of Fire [Lot 11], which was signed at the festival in 2000
Judas Priest/K. K. Downing: A Tascam 244 Portastudio,1980s,serial no.090404, 17½in x 13½in x 4¾in (44.5cm x 34.3cm x 12cm)Footnotes:Provenance:The property of Ken (K.K.) Downing.This was the world's first four-track recording unit based on a standard compact cassette tape. This, together with its first incarnation, the Teac 144, is generally regarded as launching the home-recording phenomenon and thus is one of the most significant developments in music production technology. The Tascam 244 was introduced in 1982 with various improvements on its predecessor, including recording on up to 4 tracks simultaneously. These units were widely used by musicians for recording home demos, as was this by Ken Downing.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of diamond drop earrings, the graduated brilliant cut diamonds in collet settings, approximately 0.98 carats total, London marks to the stud fittings, 2.8cm long, 2.8g grossCondition Report: The diamonds are bright and lively, colour estimated I-K, clarity mostly VS, minimal wear to the settingsCondition Report Disclaimer
A three stone diamond ring, the graduated brilliant cut diamonds in eight claw settings, approximately 1.72 carats total, 18 carat gold setting, finger size K 1/2, 4.2g grossCondition Report: The central diamond approximately 0.72 caratsDiamonds clarity SI1/2, some small mineral inclusions, colour estimated I-J. Assessed in settings. The setting is 18 carat gold, 1975 hallmark. The setting has some wear commensurate with age and use, the setting has been resized. There is a split to part of the gallery underneath one on the diamonds towards the middle of the setting, this appears to be from manufacture.Condition Report Disclaimer
MAGNUS MAXIMUS. A Magnus Maximus Designs of Frizington, Cumbria silver ring, set with iron pyrites quartz stone. Maker's stamp & Scottish hallmarks. Size K. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect. WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
MAGNUS MAXIMUS. Two Magnus Maximus Designs of Frizington, Cumbria silver rings, one set with amethyst quartz (size K), the other set with black & white quartz (size L). Both hallmarked & with maker's mark. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect. WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
OPAL RING. A hand made silver ring set a central opal & four cabouchon amethysts. Size K. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect. WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
MOONSTONE RING. A Victorian 9ct. gold moonstone ring (shank strengthened). Approx. 3.9g. Size K/L. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect. WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
GOLD RINGS. Two 22ct. gold wedding bands. Gross weight approx. 6.5g. Sizes, broad band K, narrow band M/N. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect. WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
A collection of approximately seventy late 19th and early 20th century smokers' pipes to include Meerschaum 'Missouri Corncob' examples, El Yunque PR, a Bakelite-style double cooling twin Drymaster pipe, various souvenir pipes from places to include Innsbruck, fruitwood pipes, a French Supertwist pipe, a Bavarian ceramic example, briar pipes, a K&P Petersons example, etc, also a wooden pipe rack and a tobacco jar held in a red leather case with brass finial.
ENGLAND 1966 WORLD CUP WINNING SQUAD; a collection of signed magazine cuttings and photographs for the entire England 1966 World Cup winning squad of twenty-two, plus the five (Milne, Thompson, Tambling, J. Byrne, K. Newton who attended the pre-tournament training at Lilleshall, but did not make the final squad selection, along with Marvin Hinton who was selected for Lilleshall, but dropped out through injury).Provenance: Purchased Tim Davidson Auctioneers, lot 339 08/05/12.
ENGLAND 1966 WORLD CUP WINNERS SQUAD; a group of autographs of various formats for players that did not make the final starting line-up, plus the five; Milne, Thompson, Tambling, J. Byrne and K. Newton (these were the five that attended pre-tournament training at Lilleshall, but did not make the final squad selection), other signatures include Jimmy Greaves, Peter Bonetti, Norman Hunter, etc. CONDITION REPORT This lot was sourced from a local vendor who is a collector and has amassed a large collection over the years, personally and through auction. Whilst we have no reason to doubt we cannot authenticate any of the signatures.Some do have quite heavy creases, some have folds, some are signed on later pages.
A platinum diamond, ruby and sapphire 'Day and Night' eternity ring, the platinum central band (stamped plat) set with square cut blue and red stones, with two hinged diamond set half bands, size K/L, approx 4g. CONDITION REPORT The rubies/sapphires are approx 2mm x 2mm. All stones are scratched and nibbled.
A late 19th/early 20th century 18ct gold and platinum mounted diamond ring set with five graduated old cut stones, the central diamond approx 0.72ct, total approx 2.5ct, hallmarked '18CT PT', size Q, approx 4.3g. CONDITION REPORT One diamond 5.50mm x 5.00mm x 3.74mm, estimated weight 0.72ct, clarity VS, colour J/K. Next diamond 5.30mm x 4.90mm x 3.38mm, estimated weight 0.61ct, clarity SI, colour J/K. Next diamond 4.10mm x 4.00mm x 2.81mm, estimated weight 0.32ct. Next diamond 5.10mm x 4.70mm x 2.96mm, estimated weight 0.49ct. Next diamond 4.10mm x 3.90mm x 3.21mm, estimated weight 0.36ct, clarity I1, colour J/K. Condition good.
A large B&G Imperial Zinn silver-plated mirror,the circular bevelled edge mirror, in a pierced and cast frame, mounted with a figure of a lady standing on the shaped dish plinth, cast mark and '5200' and 'K V',57cm highCondition report: Some scratches to the mirror. Mirror plate probably replacement. Mirror plate with chip to the rim. Some spotting to the piece.
ART DÉCO - PORZELLANFIGUR: "Papagei / Sittich", Weissporzellan mit Goldakzentuierungen. Manufaktur Hutschenreuther, Selb, Abteilung für Kunst, Entwurf FRITZ KLEE (Würzburg 1876-1976 Stuttgart), "Direktor der K. Fachschule Selb", um 1920. Auf dreipassigem Stand und auf einer Kugel sitzender naturalistisch gearbeiteter Papagei mit reicher Gefiederzeichnung. H. 21 cm.
KONVOLUT ZINNFIGUREN / FLACHFIGUREN: UNIFORMIERTE REITER / ENGLISCHE KAVELLERIE / Mixed lot of tin figures: English cavalry figures, wohl Nachprägung aus dem 20. Jh. nach historischem Vorbild, Zinn, polychrom staffiert, auf dem Stand nummeriert und bezeichnet "K ZZ / IK ZZ (?)". Insgesamt 9 Figuren von uniformierten Berittenen. Uniform wohl aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. H. 4,8 cm, Reiter mit Flagge H. 5,7 cm. (Gebrauchsspuren; Malschicht partiell beschädigt; Figuren leicht verbogen).
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Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, Co DUBLIN, Dublin, General Post Office Tavern, J[ames] K[enny], copper (2), by Parkes [1853-8 and c. 1860], both 22mm, 6.14g/12h (W 6050; Rice 180; Todd 117), 5.33g/12h (W 6051; Rice 179; Todd 116) [2]. Good fine, first with usual flaws on obverse rim £50-£70 --- Provenance: F.E. Dixon Collection; bt E. Szauer 1989
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Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, George III, Shilling, 1817, obv. countermarked with a twin-towered castle, flag at centre, all within a rectangular indent with angled upper corners, 4.97g (D –). Coin worn, countermark very fine, unusual £150-£200 --- Provenance: DNW Auction 155, 16 January 2019, lot 778 [from K. Stephens]. The countermark is somewhat redolent of that on some of the Scarborough siege issues
U.S.A., Opening of the Mercantile Money Museum, St Louis, 1980, a light bronze medal, unsigned, 37mm; American Numismatic Society, Member’s Medal, 1987, a light bronze medal by the Medallic Art Co, edge stamped 292, 63mm; George Kolbe, Crestline, 1988, copper $2.50, unsigned [by K. Douglas for Meyer Katz], 28mm [3]. Mint state; second in numbered box of issue £30-£40 --- George Frederick Kolbe, b Yonkers, NY, 1941; numismatic bookseller since May 1967, initially from Crestline, CA
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester, 1857, a white metal medal by Pinches, 63mm (BHM 2605); International Health Exhibition, London, 1884, a bronze medal by L.C. Wyon and Pinches, 45mm (BHM 3175); Sinking of the SS Lusitania, 1915, a cast English copy of the medal by K. Goetz, 55mm (BHM 4118); Edward VIII, Abdication, 1936, a bronze medal by Pinches, 35mm (Giordano CM349a); Eton College, a white metal attendance medal, unsigned, edge hand-engraved (J.G. Benge), 45mm [5]. Good very fine or better £100-£150
A classic Bedford truck. A 1951 Beford K Type 30-40cwt Registration number NSJ753. It has a 6 cylinder 3519cc petrol engine, 12v electronics and a 4 speed gearbox. With a mind blowing 50-55mph top speed. Brown with Red chassis, running well with no problems paintwork good with no rot (some crazing to lacquer on bonnet). The truck comes with four good wheels, jack, wheel brace, workshop manual and drivers handbook. The registration date on the V5 is 03/03/1998 as it had to be re-registered. A 70 year old in great condition being sold after 25 years of ownership the time has come for someone else to have the pleasure of ownership. Beautifully restored to show and exhibition standards this vehicle is worth a view.
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