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Lot 505
Ted Dyer was born in Bristol in 1940 and has lived for most of his life in the West Country, first in Somerset and Devon, before moving with his entire family to Cornwall in 1972. Capturing the beauty of the region in his paintings has propelled him into becoming acclaimed internationally for his paintings, limited edition prints, art cards and books. He has also held many successful exhibitions. Ted Dyer's art is portrayed with soft colour, light and shade, warmth and friendliness. Close colour harmonies and the particular effect of light are all important to his work. The scenes he captures are usually actual locations in the West Country. Original oil painting of St. Michaels Mount Cornwall. Signed by the artist, size 70cm H x 90cm W (Framed 86cm H X 106cm W)
Lot 125
A Victorian five-stone diamond ring, comprising five graduated old cut diamonds, the central diamond measuring 3mm x 3.5mm, claw set in yellow metal to a plain polished shank, ring size L, weight 2.2gmsCR: All stones are present. Two of the stones show nibbling to the girdles, but no other chips or losses. Claws and settings are in good order, no splitting, loss or repair, light wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Shank in good order, no signs of thinning, resizing, splitting or repair, light scratching and wear only.
Lot 139
A 9ct gold bloodstone set signet ring, the oval plain polished bloodstone matrix measuring 13.2mm x 9.8mm, bezel set in 9ct yellow gold to a plain polished shank, marks for 'CG&S' Birmingham 1986, ring size N 1/2, weight 5.9gmsCR; No cracks, chips or losses to the central bloodstone panel. Light scratching and wear to front and reverse commensurate with age and use. Setting and shank in good order, no large dents, splits or thinning. Moderate scratching and wear to the settings and shank commensurate with age and use. There is a seam visible to the shank, indicating possible resizing or repair. Hallmarks are crisp and clear.
Lot 14
A Limited Edition musical 'Faberge Firebird Egg' by Franklin Mint, the silver gilt egg with blue guilloche enamel decoration, scrolling gilt branches set with rubies, opening to reveal silver gilt and enamel figural fire bird, all set to a silver gilt base, 16.5cm high, with a 14ct gold diamond and enamel feather brooch, 35mm long, complete in fitted box with certificateCR; The catch of the egg is in working order, opening smoothly and closing securely, however the egg does not sit flush. Several areas of chipping and loss around the gilt borders. Enamel shows general scratching, wear and tear commensurate with age and use. One of the rubies is missing. General wear, tear and light fraying to the red velvet lining. Central bird figure is in good order, showing general scratching, wear and tear, but no signs of significant damage or repair. Brooch is in good order, general scratching and wear throughout, but all stones are present and in tact and there are no significant losses to the enamel. Scratching, wear and tear to the gilt on the base, but no signs of significant damage or repair. Possible signs of glue repair around the base of of the tree stump. Base does wobble slightly on a level surface. The musical mechanism is in working order, though it does make a clicking sound whilst playing. Please see pictures for illustration. Import marks to base for London 1987.
Lot 142
A diamond solitaire 18ct gold ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carats, bezel set to a reeded square surround, continuing to a plain polished tapering shank, French owl import mark, size M 1/2, weight 10.4gmsCR; Diamond in good order, no cracks, chips or losses, Light scratching and wear only. Stone appears secure in it's setting. Small denting, moderate scratching and wear to the reeding on the central panel. Moderate thinning to the shank, concentrated around the base. Heavy scratching and wear to the shank. No signs of splitting or repair.
Lot 185
An Art Deco shagreen cigarette box, of rectangular form, ivory mounts to hinged cover, fruitwood lining, 16.6cm W x 10cm D x 5.8cm H Condition reportGeneral decolourisation, staining and fading, light rubbing and scratches to the underside, with minor nibbles to the bottom edge.Cover feels 'tight' when opening and closing, no major cracks, chips or losses. Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future.
Lot 29
A George III silver christening cup, Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London 1815, of tapered cylindrical form with banded detail and angled handle, 6.8cm high, weight 3.07oztCR; Possible signs of solder repair around the handle (see pictures). Light denting to the body, moderate scratching and wear to the exterior and interior. Heavy denting around the rim of the foot. Cup sits flat on a level surface.
Lot 3
A George V silver hot water jug, John Henry Rawlings, London 1911, of baluster form on raised circular foot, hinged cover with gadroon border and flame finial, cane wrapped handle, 22.7cm high, weight 18.56oztCR; Evidence of previous splitting and later solder repair on the handle and around the handle (see pictures). Light denting to the body. Cover in good order, no signs of denting, splitting or repair, cover sits flush with the body. Cane to handle in good order, no signs of splitting or significant damage. Jug does wobble slightly on a level surface. Scratching and wear commensurate with age and use throughout.
Lot 36
An Art Deco silver cigarette case by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1932, of rounded rectangular form with engine turned decoration, push button release, gilt interior with elasticated strap, 7.7cm x 8.2cm, together with a George VI square silver compact W H Manton Ltd, Birmingham 1946, 7.8cm x 7.8cm, and a further rectangular silver compact case, 8.2cm x 6.8cm (3)CR; Compact pictured furthest left: Case in good order, no splitting, major denting or signs of repair, moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Button mechanism in working order, cover is slightly stiff to open, but closes flush. Glass to interior in good order, no splits, cracks or losses. Fabric to powder is split and frayed in several places. Some minor splitting around the hinge, pin in slightly loose. Heavy scratching and wear to interior. Please see additional pictures.Compact pictured centre: Denting/wear to the corners. Moderate scratching and wear to exterior. No signs of splitting or repair. Button mechanism in working order, popping open and closing with a snap, though a slight gap is left around the cover and body. Some small cracks and losses around the edge of the mirror. Fabric to powder compartment is split and frayed in several places. Heavy scratching and wear to interior. Hinge in good order. See additional pictures.Case pictured furthest right: Some light denting. Moderate scratching and wear to exterior, some loss of definition to the engine turned detail. Button mechanism working, popping open and closing with a snap, however to two sides do not sit flush - there is a slight gap, and the cover is slightly lopsided. Moderate scratching and wear to the gilt interior. Elastic is present, showing no splitting or fraying, however has slackened significantly. Hallmarks are crisp.
Lot 4
A George V silver teapot, Vander & Hedges, London 1918, of compressed spherical form on circular foot, wooden knop and handle, 12.5cm long, weight 28.80oztCR; Overall good, no large dents, splits or signs of repair to the body, general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Some thinning, light splitting and denting around the opening on the spout. Cover in good order, opening and closing smoothly, closing flush. Light splitting to the foot, but no signs of large denting, damage or repair. Teapot sits flat on a level surface. Wooden knop in good order, wooden handle shows moderate scratching and wear.
Lot 450
A pair of Chinese 'Ba Xian' powder blue ginger jars and covers, 19th century, each of ovoid form and decorated with The Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals within panels, each with painted blue double concentric circle marks to the underside, 20cm high (2) (at fault)Condition report; X1 ginger jar - Stained semi-elliptical hairline to the exterior of the jar. Concentrated of fritting visible to a section of the shoulder of the jar. Some small firing hairlines to the underside. Some general surface scratching, pitting, and wear to the jar and cover. X2 ginger jar - Internal underglaze hairline. Internal base with glaze imperfection. Some light wear, and surface scratches to the exterior.
Lot 54
A pair of late Victorian silver candlesticks, William Devenport, Birmingham 1900, each with plain polished tapering stems, the sconces and weighted bases of shaped square form with embossed scrolling detail, each 12.5cm high (2)CR; Both examples show small splits and denting the the edges and highpoints of the sconces. Stems show light denting, scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. Many small dents around the highpoints and edges of the base, some areas of minor splitting around the base. Both bases lack fabric covers. No signs of repair to either example.
Lot 587
A painted metal box section tree bench, late 20th century, formed from radiating rings upon curved supports, 142cm diameter, centre aperture diameter 48cmCondition reportOverall light and intermittent corrosion with heavy corrosion to some junctions and fittings, please see additional images
Lot 603
A Christopher Wray brass two branch rise and fall pendant light fitting, late 20th century, complete with a pair of opaline and amber coloured conical shaped glass shades, light fitting 50cm wide, each shade 25cm diameter Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 609
A German Ges. Gesch porcelain and frosted glass ceiling light fitting, mid 20th century, the shade of bowl form with a porcelain ceiling mounted plate stamped with the makers name, 15cm H x 27cm D Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 611
An unusual walnut stationery box or apprentice piece formed as a twin pedestal partners desk, late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular hinged top opening to a compartmentalised interior, and raised upon twin pedestals with faux drawers to both sides, 20cm H x 36cm W x 23cm DCondition reportMissing one drawer handle, beading to the LHS is slightly bowed at one corner, slight warp to the desk top, otherwise only light general wear and marks commensurate with age and use
Lot 614
A 17th century chip carved oak box, possibly Welsh, overall carved with geometric and foliate roundels, the hinged top mounted on hook and eye hinges opening to later applied cameos to the underside of the lid and a vacant interior, raised upon a serrated carved plinth base, 14cm H x 28cm W x 16cm DCondition reportVery minor splits where the corner tacks have been applied, otherwise general light rubbing and wear, no visible splits, cracks or losses.
Lot 625
A late 19th century French brass cased carriage timepiece, the case with filigree detail and fluted columns enclosing the 5cm dial and enamelled bezel applied with Arabic numerals, below the slow/fast indicator and visible escapement, inscription to the top of the case dated 1891, 13cm highCondition reportSwing handle has been pushed or compressed slightly to one side, slight rubbing/tarnishing to high points on the case, light rubbing and scratching to back plate, both glass door panel and RH panel have a small chip to the corner, minor hairline crack to dial.Clock runs for a short period when wound, but there is no guarantee of working condition.
Lot 665
A late George III mahogany work /writing table, in the manner of Gillows, the crossbanded rectangular top with rounded corners opening to a vacant interior, above a single frieze drawer enclosing a hinged writing slope, pen and ink well compartments, raised upon reeded and ring turned legs terminating in peg feet and brass castors, overall inlaid with angular ebony stringing, 78cm H x 53cm W x 44cm DCondition reportTip of rear LH foot and castor is detached, extensive historic marks and stains to the table top which has been later re-polished, general light wear commensurate with age and use with evidence of some sympathetic restoration.
Lot 667
A George II oak dresser base, the rectangular moulded plank top above an arrangement of three lip-moulded frieze drawers, applied with later brass swing handles, and a pair of cupboard doors, raised upon block feet, 88cm H x 158cm W x 58cm DCondition reportSome water stains/marks to the dresser top (L.H.S), with further general light wear and very minor evidence of historic worm, both sides have minor separation splits, later hinges and fittings on the doors, with a replaced shelf and loose base boards.Overall solid condition with general wear commensurate with age and use.
Lot 669
A set of six George II style mahogany dining chairs, early 20th century, each with a leaf swept interlaced splat back above a serpentine seat, applied with peripheral stud detail, raised upon leaf and scroll carved cabriole front legs terminating in hairy paw feet, to include a pair of carver chairs, 96cm and 99cm high, along with a conforming rectangular mahogany draw leaf dining table, 70cm H x 130cm W extending to 211cm x 106cm D (7)Condition reportThe table has only minor light wear to the top with some minor scuffs and wear to the legs and feet, evidence of restoration to the underside with blocks added to two corners.All chairs have some minor play in the joints and have similarly undergone some degree of restoration with bars and blocks added to the underside with evidence of adhesive in some joints.Chair seats have only light wear with no major splits or cracks, light general wear to the legs with some minor scuffs and chips to the front feet.
Lot 687
A 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top with rounded front corners over an arrangement of two short and three long graduated drawers, the bottom drawer integrated with the plinth base, applied with oval brass back plates and swing handles, upon compressed bun front feet, 118cm H x 118cm W x 48cm DCondition reportGeneral rubbing and light scratches to the chest top along with a 2cm chip in the veneer and further stress cracks (see further images), drawer liners appear to have been reconstructed and have a slight gap between the drawer front.Split to the LHS of the chest and replaced back boards.General wear commensurate with age and use
Lot 691
A pair of Victorian walnut tub chairs, each with a padded button back above a spindled gallery and a bow front sprung seat, raised upon fluted tapering front legs and plain back swept rear legs with ceramic castors, 78cm high and 84cm high (2)Condition reportGents chair has minor chip to beading on the front leg, only slight movement in the chair joints, general minor scuffs and marks to the chair frame and legs.Ladies chair has stain to the seat and two small worn patches to the fabric, general light scuffs and marks to the frame and legs commensurate with age and use, only very slight movement in the chair joints.
Lot 717
A pair of 19th century mahogany bedside cupboards, each with a three quarter gallery above a single panelled door, raised upon slender ring turned and tapering legs terminating in peg feet, 85cm H x 38cm SqCondition report Minor splits to the side of one cabinet, see additional image, other very minor splits and light wear, later nuts on the door catches on both cabinets, very little or no play in the leg joints.
Lot 731
A mid 19th century burr thuya and rosewood crossbanded pedestal card table, the quarter veneered top opening to a baize lined surface, upon four ebonised and turned columns, extending to a quatreform plinth base on brass paw feet and castors, 74cm H x 94cm W x 46cm DCondition reportTable top has a 5cm square blistered patch to the veneer in the centre, along with general light scratches and wear, baize is later replaced.Multiple minor chips and losses to the lower cross banding on the frieze, extensive tarnishing and rubbing to feet, other general light wear commensurate with age and use
Lot 749
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany pedestal, of square section form, overall inlaid with chequered banding and stringing, raised upon a flared plinth base, 130cm H x 30cm SqCondition reportVery light scratches and marks to the top, minor scuffs and knocks to the plinth base, the lower band of beading is slightly raised at one corner, overall good condition with very light wear only.
Lot 757
A set of six Ercol light elm "Quaker" dining chairs, mid 20th century, comprising four chairs and two carvers, each with high loop rail above a stick back and elm seat, seat height 42cm, 100cm high overall, with a similarly Ercol light elm top kitchen table, 72.5cm H x 152cm W x 84.5cm D (7)Condition reportVery small blemish 1cm long on the table top along with some light wear to the arm rest on one carver (see additional images).Otherwise only light fading and wear commensurate with age and use, chairs appear firm with little or no play in the joints.Ercol labels to the underside of all chairs and the table.
Lot 763
A Danish style rosewood open framed sofa bed, mid 20th century, the sage velour upholstered seat and back lever operated to create a flat single bed, raised on turned tapering legs, 203cm W x 84cm D x 66cm H, together with two matching arm chairs, each 70cm W x 75cm D x 78cm H (3) PLEASE NOTE: This lot may not comply with current fire regulations and must be fully professionally re-upholstered prior to installation in any setting. Condition reportLight rubbing wear and fading to all arms, minor scuffs and marks to the legs, general light fading and minor marks to the upholstery, one armchair has very slight play in the joints.Overall condition is good with only general minor wear commensurate with age and use
Lot 767
Six Danish teak dining chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, mid 20th century, each chair with a curved top rail above a paper cord seat, raised upon tapering cylindrical legs, three bearing maker's label to the underside for "Furniture Makers Danish Control, Craftsmanship M K Made in Denmark", seat height 43.5cm, overall height 75.5cm (6) Condition report:General light fading, stains and marks commensurate with age and use, all chairs appear firm with little or no play in the joints, no loss or unravelling of the original cord seats.
Lot 770
A Scandinavian ?Telma? table by Nils Jonsson for Hugo Troeds Bjarnum, mid 20th century, the triangular teak top raised on ebonised tripod legs with shelf under supported on brass rings, maker's label to underside, 53.5cm H x 60cm W x 57cm D (at fault)Condition reportGeneral light wear and marks to the table top, play in the leg joints which have had later screws applied to secure the joints, see further images.
Lot 775
A walnut chest of drawers by Alfred Cox for Maples, mid 20th century, comprising five graduated long drawers each with two conical turned handles, raised on splayed tapering legs, retailer's label to top drawer, 114cm H x 85.5cm W x 47cm DCondition report Overall light fading, particularly to the front and LHS, minor stains and blemishes to the top, light scuffs and marks to the legs, all drawers run smoothly.
Lot 783
An Ercol blonde elm drop leaf breakfast table, late 20th century, the oval top raised upon trestle type supports united by a cross stretcher, 72cm H x 106cm W x 20cm D extending to 120cm, along with a pair of conforming hoop back kitchen chairs, the tapering legs united by an 'H' cross stretcher, each with a branded floral pattern seat pad, 87cm H (3)Condition reportVery light wear/fading only, no visible major faults or damage.
Lot 88
A Tag Heuer Formula 1 wristwatch, with chapter dial and date aperture, attached rubber strap, case number WAZ1110 WZQ5267, boxed with warranty card Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.This watch is currently ticking. Crown unscrews and screws down with ease. Date is adjusted at position one (in working order) and hands are adjusted at position two (in working order.) Bezel is winding smoothly in a counter clockwise direction. Dial in good order, no cracks chips or losses, all letters, numbers and markers are crisp and legible. No cracks, chips or losses to the glass. Case in good order, no denting, splitting or sign of repair, light scratching and wear only. Strap in good order, no splitting, thinning or loss.Accompanying warranty card activated in January 2021, suggesting original purchase date around this time.
Lot 89
A Seiko Chronograph wristwatch, 10 bar, with Tachymeter chapter dial and three subsidiary dials, attached rubber strap, boxed, together with a Seiko Chronograph, 100M, with Tachymeter chapter dial and three subsidiary dials, attached rubber strap, boxed (2) Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.10 bar: This watch is currently ticking. Crown unscrews and screws down with ease. Date is adjusted at position one (in working order) and hands are adjusted at position two (in working order.) Dial in good order, no cracks chips or losses, all letters, numbers and markers are crisp and legible. No cracks, chips or losses to the glass. Case in good order, no denting, splitting or sign of repair, light scratching and wear only. Strap in good order, no splitting, thinning or loss.100M: This watch is currently ticking. Crown unscrews and screws down with ease. Date adjusted at position one (working order) and hands adjusted at position two (working order.) Dial in good order, no cracks chips or losses, all letters and markers are crisp and legible. No cracks, chips or losses to the glass. Case in good order, no denting, splitting or sign of repair, light scratching and wear only. Strap in good order, no splitting, thinning or loss.
Lot 92
An Edwardian emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, comprising two old cut diamonds, collet set to a knife-edge bar, terminating in a floral dropper designed central rectangular step cut emerald flanked by four half-pearls, all set in yellow metal, length of drop 42mm, upon a gold coloured curb-link chain with spring ring and loop fastening, 44cm long, weight 5.7gmsCR; Emerald (approx.): 4.6mm x 3.6mm x 1.9mmTop diamond (approx.): 4.0mm x 3.75mm x 2.35mmBottom diamond (approx.): 4.0mm x 3.3mm x 2.75mmLarge fracture to the bottom right corner of the emerald. Minor chips, abrasions and scratches to the facet edges and facets. Some areas of loss to the nacre of the pearls, moderate scratching and wear to the pearls commensurate with age and use. Bottom diamond shows small chip to the outer facets. Both diamonds show light wear and abrasion. Mounts in good order, stones appear secure, no splitting, major damage or repair - scratching and wear commensurate with age and use only. A couple of the links show signs of possible repair, but there are no signs of splitting or damage. Clasp is in working order.
Lot 94
A Victorian coral, diamond and enamel locket pendant, the oval shaped locket with applied lozenge shaped panel to cover, set with diamond shaped coral cabochons and rose cut diamonds within a blue enamel border, opening to reveal two transparent glazed apertures, 35mm x 27mm, upon a gold coloured bail, weight 15.2gmsCR; This locket has not been tested for gold pendant and is not hallmarked.All stones are present, no cracks, chips or losses to the coral or the diamonds, minor scratching and wear only. Several areas of loss to the enamel, heavy scratching and wear. The applied lozenge is slightly loose in its setting, wobbling slightly. Heavy scratching to the front an reverse. Some light denting around the edges of the pendant. Moderate wear/thinning to the pendant bail, but the locket does seem secure on the bail. No splitting or signs of repair. Cover opens and closes smoothly, and appears secure when closed, though does not sit completely flush. Glazed compartments to interior are in good order, no cracks chips or losses. Settings in good order, contents secure.
Lot 100
FIELDING (HENRY)The History of Tom Jones. A Foundling, 6 vol. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with errata leaf in volume 1, errata uncorrected in the text, and all the relevant cancels, small trace of worming in upper blank margin of the opening few leaves of volume 1, some light spotting but generally clean, contemporary calf, spines tooled in gilt with gilt morocco lettering labels, minor restoration to joints and spine ends, headband of volume 3 chipped, housed together in a morocco-lipped slipcase [Grolier, English 48; Rothschild 850], 8vo, A. Millar, 1749Footnotes:First edition, first issue of Fielding's 'masterpiece.... [the] public impatience to read it grew to such a pitch that the entire first edition of 2000 copies was bought up before the announced date of publication, 10 February 1749' (ODNB).Provenance: Sir George Augustus William Shuckburgh-Evelyn, 6th Baronet (1751-1804), bookplate, with shelf mark in ink; Michael Sharpe, bookplate; Bonhams New York, 18 September 2016, lot 1040.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 104
GRAY (THOMAS)An Elegy Wrote in a Country Church Yard, second edition, title between wide woodcut rules decorated with emblems of mourning and burial, upper rule repeated at head of poem, light toning and spotting, modern half calf over marbled boards, gilt lettered on spine, 4to (250 x 195mm.), R. Dodsley, 1751Footnotes:The second edition is almost identical to that of the first, printed in the same year, including the misprint 'they they' in line 27. The only correction is on line 96, where 'kindred' replaces 'hidden'.Provenance: Bonhams, 19 October 2004, lot 202.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![[HARDY (THOMAS)]Under the Greenwood Tree: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, [ONE OF A](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/d1772ff2-087d-4d7c-a10b-ae7100a09f4f/f967056e-5cd7-4ce8-8603-ae7100a21ee2/468x382.jpg)
Lot 107
[HARDY (THOMAS)]Under the Greenwood Tree: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, [ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 500 COPIES], half-titles, light spotting, publisher's green sand-grain cloth, bevelled edges, covers with Oxford frame in black, spines lettered in gilt, preserved in cloth chemise together in blue morocco-backed slipcase [Purdy, pp.6-8; Sadleir 1117], 8vo, Tinsley Brothers, 1872Footnotes:Bright copy in original cloth of Hardy's second novel, published anonymously in an edition of approximately 500 copies.Provenance: John Quinn (1870-1924, American patron and collector), bookplate; Sotheby's, 10 July 2012, lot 70.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![HARDY (THOMAS)A Pair of Blue Eyes. A Novel, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 500 COPIES], half-titles, without t](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/d1772ff2-087d-4d7c-a10b-ae7100a09f4f/7af3dcc7-d937-44fb-81c3-ae7100a22135/468x382.jpg)
Lot 108
HARDY (THOMAS)A Pair of Blue Eyes. A Novel, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 500 COPIES], half-titles, without the publisher's catalogue (often missing, Purdy suggesting 'that the binder's supply was soon exhausted'), occasional single spot or light thumbing marks, publisher's green diagonal fine ribbed cloth, blocked in black with Oxford frame on covers, spines tooled in gilt, re-cased with new endpapers, soiling, spine extremities worn with a a few short tears (some repaired), each in morocco-backed solander box (worn) [Purdy, pp.8-13; Sadleir 1112; Wolff 2986], 8vo, Tinsley Brother, 1873Footnotes:The third of Hardy's novels, but the first to bear his name on the title-page, in the original primary binding of green cloth. Purdy suggests the print run was approximately 500 copies and that 'the critical reception was favourable'.Provenance: Sotheby's, 15 December 2011, lot 55.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![[HARDY (THOMAS)]Far From the Madding Crowd, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF 1000 COPIES], 12 wood-engraved plates by Helen Pa](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/d1772ff2-087d-4d7c-a10b-ae7100a09f4f/32105d19-6cec-449c-8110-ae7100a223ae/468x382.jpg)
Lot 109
[HARDY (THOMAS)]Far From the Madding Crowd, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, [ONE OF 1000 COPIES], 12 wood-engraved plates by Helen Paterson (later Allingham), chocolate endpapers, occasional light spotting, ink marks on p.41 of volume 1, publisher's green diagonal fine-ribbed cloth gilt, vignettes stamped in black on upper covers, slight wear, with abrasion at lower spine of volume 1, hinge neatly strengthened with paper to match endpapers, preserved in box [Purdy, pp. 13-20; Sadleir, p.105], 8vo, Smith, Elder, & Co., 1874Footnotes:First edition of the first of Hardy's major novels. Far from the Madding Crowd was serialised in the The Cornhill Magazine between January and December 1874, and first published in book form as here in November 1874 priced 21s. in a print run of 1000 copies.Provenance: Paul Lemperly, bookplate; Brian Fenwick-Smith, bookplate; Sotheby's, 10 July 2012, lot 71.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 11
CLEMENS (SAMUEL LANGHORNE) 'MARK TWAIN'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, with the final blank, lithographed frontispiece by E.W. Kemble, photographic portrait of the bust of Twain by Karl Gerhardt, numerous illustrations in the text, with final blank, occasional light spotting or soiling (mostly in the margins), publisher's green pictorial cloth stamped in gold and black, slightly rubbed at extremities, preserved in morocco-backed solander box by Asprey [BAL 3415], 4to, New York, Charles J. Webster, and Co., 1885Footnotes:FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF ONE OF THE CELEBRATED WORKS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE. A very good copy in the original cloth, and an early issue with the following points: first state of the frontispiece; 'was' for 'saw' on page 57; the list of illustrations showing 'him and another Man' as appearing on page 88; the title a cancel with the copyright 1884; page 283 a cancel with the final blank.Provenance: Mrs O.B. Abbott, Oriskany Falls, New York, light pencil inscription on the front free endpaper; Christie's, 13 June 2012, lot 171.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![HARDY (THOMAS)The Return of the Native, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, [ONE OF 1000 COPIES], half-titles, frontispiece](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/d1772ff2-087d-4d7c-a10b-ae7100a09f4f/a2c53207-057b-4fcb-899f-ae7100a2267b/468x382.jpg)
Lot 110
HARDY (THOMAS)The Return of the Native, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, [ONE OF 1000 COPIES], half-titles, frontispiece map in volume 1, additional copy of the map tipped-in between pp.190-191 in volume 2, publisher's advertisement at the end of volume 2, occasional light spotting, publisher's brown cloth, blocked in black on upper cover, double-rule border in blind on lower covers, lettered in gilt on spines, rubbed, volume 1 with short tear to lower joint and lower hinge cracking, preserved in modern morocco-backed solander box [Purdy, pp.24-27; Sadleir 1113], 8vo, Smith, Elder, 1878Footnotes:FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, FIRST ISSUE, without the single quotation mark after 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' on the title-page of first volume, and in the primary binding. The Return of the Native was first printed serially in Belgravia from January to December 1878. Hardy then altered the titles of several chapters, and made numerous deletions and additions before it was published in book form in an edition of 1,000 copies.Provenance: T. Fuller-Riggs, bookplate; Christie's New York, 4 December 2009, lot 145.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 113
HARDY (THOMAS)The Mayor of Casterbridge. The Life and Death of a Man of Character, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, [ONE OF 750 COPIES], half-title in volume 1 (as called for), single advertisement leaf at end of each volume, occasional light spotting, publisher's smooth dark blue cloth blocked in black with a floral design, spines lettered in gilt, grey floral endpapers, slightly rubbed at spine extremities but otherwise a fresh copy, preserved in morocco-backed solander box [Purdy, pp.50-54], 8vo, Smith, Elder, & Co., 1886Footnotes:The Mayor of Casterbridge was published in weekly instalments in the Graphic from 2 January to 15 May 1886, before being published in book form on 10 May 1886 in a print run of 750 copies, only 650 of which were bound. Purdy records two leaves of advertisements at the end of volume 2, but also notes other copies with no advertisements at all.Provenance: Harris, neat early ownership inscription in each volume.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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