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Shackleton (Ernest H.). The Imperial Trans-Arctic Expedetion [Prospectus, 1914], tipped-in map and diagram of the 'Endurance', printed in red and black, a little soiling, orig. wrappers with printed paper label to upper cover, some soiling and marginal fraying, 4to. Tipped-in at the front is the first page only of an accompanying typed letter on letterhead, dated 18th June 1914 and addressed to Mrs. H. Hollingworth of Bedford, in which Shackleton requests financial assistance for the Expedition. Spence 1106. (1)

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Cobbett (William). A Geographical Dictionary of England and Wales..., 1st ed., 1832, frontis. and title both with ms. notes at head, and repaired close tears (title lined to verso), forty-two uncol. eng. outline maps, some offset, minor foxing, typed letter bound in after title, modern cloth, 8vo (1)

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[Mushrooms]. Sveriges Atliga och Giftiga Svampar Tecknade efter Naturen, parts 3-10 (of 10) only, 1860, seventy-six fine chromo plts. (many double-page), with accompanying letter-press, loosely contained in orig. printed wrappers, frayed and chipped at edges, folio (8)

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A George III Scottish teapot, of vase form with bead borders, engraved festoons and a domed cover and a knop finial, no maker's mark or date letter, Edinburgh c.1780, 24oz.

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An early 19th century Dutch tea caddy, of flattened oval outline with reeded borders and a hinged cover with lock, key and urn finial, crested Dutch date letter for 1815 and with later English import marks for London 1893 5.2in (13.2cm), 7oz.

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A William IV Irish toilet box, of elongated oblong form with a lift-off cover, engraved with a crest and initials within a wreath cartouche, maker's mark 'IS', Dublin 1831-32 (no date letter), 6.2in (15.7cm).

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A George III wine label in the form of a shaped crescent, with a reeded border, incised 'CLARET', by Hester Bateman, c.1790, (no date letter).

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A matched set of three George III, bright-engraved crescent wine labels, incised 'CYDER', 'MADEIRA' and 'LISBON', by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, London c.1790, no date letter. (3)

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A George III pierced mustard pot, with bead borders and a rising domed cover, by Hester Bateman, London c.1783 (date letter partly missing/no liner), 3.5in (9cm) high, 3oz.

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A Victorian Scottish cut-out letter 'P' wine label, with engraving, by William Marshall, Edinburgh c.1840, (no date letter). (Please see lot 595 for image)

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A Victorian cast letter 'P' wine label, decorated with foliage and berries, by C. Rawlings & W. Summers, London 1847. (Please see lot 595 for image)

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A George III Irish sugar bowl, on three feet chased with beading and swirl fluting, inscribed "Gift of Miss M J Perry to D.O.L", by Joseph Jackson, Dublin c.1785 (no date letter), 5.8in (15cm), 5oz.

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A George II cartouche shaped snuff box, with a panel of moccha agate in the cover bordered by chasing, maker's mark "RC", London c.1745 (no date letter), 2.75in (7cm) wide.

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A Victorian neck-ring wine label, in the form of a pierced crescent,pierced "MARGAUX",by William Summers, London 1860-70 (date letter partially lost in piercing). (Please see lot 722 for image)

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A George III navette shaped wine label, with a bright cut border incised 'M. PUNCH', maker's mark WS, London c.1780, no date letter.

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A George III Irish sauceboat embossed with pastoral scenes below a punch beaded rim, resting on three feet, by Matthew West, Dublin c.1785 (no date letter), 7in (18cm) long, 4oz.

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Nathan, Isaac, Musurgia Vocalis, An Essay on the History and Theory of Music, and on the Qualities, Capabilities, and Management of the Human Voice, London, Fentum, 1836, 4to (290 x 215mm.), contemporary ownership inscription on title, pasted in letter from Charles Salaman, a friend of the author on front free endpaper, title and first leaf of preface loose, contemporary calf, front board loose, lacking spine strip, armorial bookplate of Charles Kensington Salaman, Second Edition

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Steward, Herbert Thomas, The Records of Henley Royal Regatta from its institution in 1839-1902 London, Grant Richards, 1903 8vo (250 x 185mm.), half title, signed by the author on half title, tipped in letter from the author on front free endpaper, original blue cloth gilt, spine and front cover lettered in gilt, t.e.g., First Edition With a number of other works including A. A. Milne's & Ernest H. Shepard (illustrator) 'The House at Pooh Corner' (London, 1928), a volume covering the North by John Timbs & Alexander Gunn 'Abbeys, Castles and Ancient Halls of England and Wales' (London, n.d.), Kirkman & F. C. R. Jourdain's 'British Birds' (London, 1948), and Eric J. Hosking and Cyril W. Newberry 'Birds of the Day' (London, 1948)

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Three Exeter made caddy spoons by William Woodman (of Bristol), 1825 1827 and c.1815 (no date letter). (3)

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A George III marrow scoop, crested, by T & W Chawner, London c.1770,date letter distorted, 8.25in (21cm) long, 1.5oz. (Please see lot 88 for image)

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A Victorian parcel-gilt caddy spoon, with a vine leaf tendril handle, the gilt bowl stamped with grapes and vine leaves, by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham, c.1860, (no date letter).

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A 17th century Dutch silvergilt spoon, with a wriggly stem and a cast finial depicting an angel holding the Key of Inferno while a dragon decends into a pit (revelations 20: 1-3) probably by Jan Palenstein, Enkhuizen, second half of the 17th century (date letter E), together with a pair of Victorian cast spoons, replicating Dutch examples, with 'Hope' finials, by J. Rosenthal & S. Jacob, London 1886 the first spoon 7.75in (19.5cm) 5.5oz. (3)

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A George IV Scottish fiddle pattern basting spoon, by William Jamieson, Aberdeen, c.1820 (WJ, ABD, WJ) no date letter, 12in (30.5cm), 3.5oz.

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A pair of early Victorian naturalistic sugar nips, with leafy tendril stems and leaf bowls, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham c.1840 (no date letter) 4.25in (11cm) long, 1oz.

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A George III Scottish Hanoverian pattern tablespoon, initialled 'MH', by William Davie, Edinburgh 1767 2oz. According to Jackson this spoon has a variation of the usual 1767 date letter.

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A George III cased folding fruit fork and fruit knife, with mother of pearl to either side of the handles, no maker's mark or date letter, Sheffield c.1800, in a red and green leather case, 3.5in (8.25cm long, closed), together with a brass cased compass with cover. (2)

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An early 19th century hand painted letter, with a love knot, flowers and vase dated February 14th 1811 addressed to Miss Mary Guttery in Doncaster (creased and torn on crease), 9ins x 7ins

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A handwritten letter dated February 14th 1822, addressed to Miss Martha Allason, another undated, a pencil miniature of Martha and a silhouette of her sister Anne and twelve other letters or verses

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A 19th century fan, having mother of pearl sticks and guards pierced and engraved with putti, the leaf decorated with a young boy delivering a love letter, and lovers in a pastoral scene, signed P.Lassimonne, 9ins, cased and a 19th century fan, having mother of pearl sticks and mirrored guards, pierced and engraved with flowers and opening to reveal a woman in 18th century dress reading. The leaf painted with figures with a May garland in a garden landscape, 10ins, cased.

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An ivory dip pen, and a letter opener with a carved box handle containing spare nib

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Early 19th C. English School, watercolour on ivory miniature, Portrait of Sarah Tibbatt, holding a letter and seated beside a piano organ, initialled M.J.H, 4 x 3.25 ins.

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19th C. French School, sanguine drawing, Portrait of a lady reading a letter, 10 x 6.5 ins.

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An Abstract oil painting by Michael Flynn (1947-) depicting a figure thinking, signed, on canvas, 92cm x 73cm (with letter from the artist) (Painter, sculpture in ceramicand metal, printmaker and teacher, born in Ireland. Over many years of exhibiting in mixed and solo shows Flynn built a name primarily as a sculpture whose work had a notable animal energy, its own symbolism, humour and a special concern with organs of touch. His reputation was especially strong on the continent)

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Hilton, Harold H. My Golfing Reminiscences... 1st edition, green cloth cover, white letter to cover, rebound, James Nisbet & Co., London, 1907

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HERDMAN, WILLIAM. Views in Modern Liverpool...With an Introduction and Descriptive Letter-press by J.A. Picton. Liverpool 1864. Folio, cont. half brown morocco (some wear to joints) 42 views on 37 chromolithographic plates by James Orr Marples and the artist.

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BIBLE, THE, That Is, The holy Scriptures contained in the Old and New Testament...Robert Barker, 1602. Black Letter, folio, cont. calf (old reback and repairs, lacks one clasp). Three woodcut titles, large engraving on verso of A4, map on verso of Mmmm2, text illustrations and initials (A1 of text defective and partly completed in manuscript on vellum, A2 slightly defective, affecting a few letters at edges, lacks A6 and Mmmmmi, 4 minor tears 2nd table at end incomplete, lacking 3 leaves).

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FOXE, JOHN. Acts and Monuments...Printed for the Company of Stationers, 1641. Vol 1 only. (ex 3) Folio, disbound. Mostly black letter. Engraved title and illustrations (lacks final leaf, 2 leaves at end with top corners torn away, hole in last illustration). Sold w.a.f.

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KITCHIN, JOHN. The aucthorite of al Justices of Peace...1580 (colophon R. Tottell, 1579). Small 8vo., modern full calf. Black letter. A few annotations in an early hand. (lacks pp. 83-199). STC 14886. Sold not subject to return.

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A BRASS LETTER BALANCE the oak plinth set with six brass bun weights, 9 1/4in. (23.5cm.) wide

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A BRASS LETTER BALANCE with scrolled frame and a wooden plinth, 9in. (23cm.) wide together with eight weights and a leather pouch with brass clasp inscribed Francis Garratt, Parkfield House, Marldon

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AN OAK LETTERBOX of square section with a pointed roof, the brass letter flap with engraved letters, the panelled door set with brass patent registry office device, also set with brass V.R. initials, 24in. (61cm.) high

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A VICTORIAN PERIDOT, PEARL AND GOLD BROOCH a Victorian mourning locket set with black onyx and small pearls, and a gold locket inscribed with the letter 'W'. (3)

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A 19th Century French walnut letter box with cut brass decoration.

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A CARVED BONE LETTER OPENER/DIP PEN with inset Stanhope, Tunbridge Wells, two further pens, an ivory umbrella needle case with Stanhope, a needle case in the form of a longcase clock and two other items. (7)

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A SET OF BRASS LETTER SCALES with weights, a brass desk lamp, a chrome door knocker, two rulers, a clock and other items.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LETTER TRAY with shaped edge and fitted drawer, 9" wide.

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A carved bone Needlework Case, Letter Opener with Stanhope Viewer, A/F, a garnet bead Necklace and tigers eye agate Necklace

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An Edwardian desktop compendium with hinged top and glazed front revealing letter rack, two florally decorated inkwells and three various drawers

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An RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, to Sgt F Smith, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, from 17/3/46, mostly flying in Dakotas and Wellingtons in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and North Africa, including bombing, anti submarine patrols, convoy escort, supply drops etc; a letter from the RAF Record Office regarding request for campaign medals; 3 WWII medals, 1939-45 star, Italy star and war medal, in box; an RAF group photograph; and newspaper cutting. Generally GC

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An interesting on board letter from a passenger on the White Star Line SS Homeric dated Feb. 3rd 1930 and accompanying envelope with White Star Line logo to reverse, also a scarce White Star Line saloon baggage label from the RMS Celtic dated 27/05/04 (3)

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British War & Mercantile Marine medals to Percy V. Mills with letter from the Board of Trade. Unworn

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* Hassell (John, 1868-1948). A Land Where Money's No Object. Plenty of Fruit - Sunshine & Sand. Quiet Water. All the Latest News of the World and no Letter-writing, orig. pen, ink and wash cartoon, signed, image size approx. 31 x 21 cm., framed and glazed. (1)

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* Rackham (Arthur, 1867-1939). Autograph letter signed, addressed 'my dear Jones', dated 28th November 1921, single sheet of letter-paper, headed Haughton House, Haughton, Arundel, handwritten recto and verso, referring to Rackham's desire to resign from the St. John's Wood Arts Club, principally on the grounds that he is no longer in town as often as he used to be, approx. 18 x 11 cm. (1)

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Auden (W.H.). The Orators, an English Study, 1st ed., pub. Faber & Faber, 1932, partly untrimmed, orig. cloth gilt in frayed and sl. chipped d.j., a little darkened to spine, together with The Ascent of F6, by W. H. Auden and Christopher Isherwood, 1st ed., Faber & Faber, 1936, orig. cloth in d.j., a little frayed to extrems. with minor loss, plus Another Time, 1st ed., 1940 & New Year Letter, 1st ed., 1941, both orig. cloth in printed orange d.j.s, rubbed and frayed, with a little loss (particularly to first title), and others by W. H. Auden, mostly 1st eds., (Poems, reprinted 1934, Homage to Clio, 1st ed., 1960, About the House, 1st ed., 1966, The Orators, 3rd ed., 1966, City Without Walls, 1st ed., 1969 & A Certain World, 1st ed., 1971), all except first title in d.j.s, generally G/VG, plus Macneice (Louis), Holes in the Sky, 1st ed., 1948 & The Burning Perch, 1st ed., 1963, both orig. cloth in d.j.s, a little rubbed and spines somewhat faded, first vol. with minor fraying to extreme foot of spine, and a copy of Robert Lowell's Life Studies, 1st UK ed., 1959, in d.j., all 8vo. (13)

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Eliot (T.S., 1888-1965). Selected Essays, 3rd enlarged ed., 1951, orig. cloth in torn d.j., 8vo, together with a typed letter signed, 22 May 1951, on Faber and Faber headed notepaper, to Mr. Inman, refering to a 'Poetry Book Club', 1p, 4to. (1)

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Larkin (Philip, contrib.). The Coventrian, nos. 155, 156, 158, 159, 160 and 161, December 1937-April 1940, three with b & w frontis., orig. printed buff wrappers, no. 155 with small piece torn from top outer corner of rear cover, and with short tear at head of spine, 8vo. The school magazine of King Henry VIII School, Coventry. Philip Larkin attended the school between 1930 and 1940, and he made regular literary contributions to the magazine, as well as helping to edit it. His poetical contributions here are as follows: no. 158 - 'Winter Nocturne' and 'Fragment from May'; no. 159 - 'Summer Nocturne'; no. 160 - 'Street Lamps'; and no. 161 - 'Spring Warning'. His prose contributions are: no. 155 - 'Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow'; no. 156 - 'Fears of the Brave'; and no. 160 - 'Happy Fields'. There is also a letter to the editor from Larkin in no. 159. (6)

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O'Brian (Patrick). The Letter of Marque, 1988; The Thirteen Gun Salute, 1989; The Nutmeg of Consolation, 1991, all 1st eds., pub. Collins, all orig. cloth in d.j.s, first vol. very sl. cocked and with light fading to spine, 8vo. (3)

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A pair of brown satin ladies shoes, circa 1740 edged in green satin ribbon, white kid rand, high tongue, associated small metal buckles, pointed toe and curved heels, 24cm, 9.5in; together with a note stating that the shoes had belonged to Emma Hamilton and were purchased at the sale of furniture of a relation of Charles, Marquis Cornwallis; and a letter stating that they had been displayed in 1912 with a watch and coins which had belonged to Lord Nelson, complete with display case, (4)

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A group of bobbins retailed by EP Rose, and others, first half 20th century, comprising: five of stained bone, eight of natural bone; twenty-six of turned or plain wood; eight leopards or decorated with brass wire; and three inscribed 'Princess Mary married Feb 28 1922; Uncle Johnie died May 23 1912'; 'Eva 1913'; and eight by Les Green with accompanying letter

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* Baden-Powell (Lord Robert, 1857-1941). Autograph Letter Signed ('Robert Baden-Powell'), Brisbane, 12th May 1912, to Lord Chelmsford [Frederic Thesiger, Viceroy of India], in which Baden-Powell thanks Lord Chelmsford for his telegram inviting him to stay at the State Government House during his visit to Sydney, continuing that this puts him into a minor difficulty as Lord Denman had invited him to stay with him when last they met, 'but I have not heard further on the subject since my arrival', hoping that the situation can be resolved and saying, 'You will probably have had quite enough of me in two or three words and might be glad to pass me on to the Governor General!', with a postcript 'I come primarily in the Boy Scouts interests, and have agreed to give two evening lectures about them.', 4 pp., old album hinges at top and bottom not affecting lettering, 8vo (1)

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