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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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).
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
* 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)
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)
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)
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)
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
* 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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