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Burroughs (William S.).- Sobieszek (Robert A.) Ports of Entry: William S. Burroughs and the Arts, "For Nelson [Lyon], all the best with memories of ?swordcane. William S. Burroughs July 16, 1996", original wrappers, light creasing to corners, New York, Thames and Hudson, 1996; Paper Cloud. Thick Pages, original cloth-backed boards, Kyoto, Kyoto Shoin, 1992; The Seven Deadly Sins, original cloth with felt onlay, New York, Lococo Mulder, 1991, first editions, signed or with signed presentation inscriptions from the author, numerous illustrations, 4to (3)⁂ The first of these an excellent association. Nelson Lyon (see lot 42, 45 and 50), writer, friend and sometime collaborator with Burroughs, loaned several of his photographs of Burroughs to the exhibition and is credited in the back of catalogue.
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NO RESERVE Cadmus (Paul) Prints and Drawings 1922-1967, signed presentation inscription from the artist, light foxing, light bumping and wear to extremities, New York, John B. Watkins, [1968] § Kirstein (Lincoln) Paul Cadmus, signed by the author and artist on title, dust-jacket, New York, Imago, [1984], first editions, original boards, 8vo & 4to (2)
Cage (John) Themes & Variations, signed presentation inscription from the author to inside upper cover, original wrappers, light rubbing to extremities, else fine, New York, Station Hill Press, [1982] § Cunningham (Merce) Changes: Notes on Choreography, edited by Frances Starr, signed presentation inscription from the author and John Cage to the composer Lou Harrison, original boards, dust-jacket, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, else fine, New York, Something Else Press, 1968, first editions; and 2 others, a copy of Cage's book on Virgil Thomson signed by Thomson and the signed limited edition of Thomson's letters, 4to & 8vo (4)
Capote (Truman).- Brickell (Herschel, editor) Prize Stories of 1946, first edition, signed presentation inscription from Truman Capote "For my dear Jordan [Massee], who has always been so kind to me. I hope by this time another year we can be together, Truman" to endpaper, additionally signed by Capote at the head of his story 'Miriam' on p. 103, original cloth, light fading to spine and covers, rubbing to spine ends and corners, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners chipped short tear to head of lower joint, light rubbing to extremities, faint marking to lower panel, but very good overall, 8vo, Garden City, NY, Doubleday & Company, 1946.⁂ Capote's first book appearance inscribed to his friend Jordan Massee.Capote had written short stories since he was aged 8 and in 1946 saw his first story published. 'Miriam' was published in Mademoiselle magazine and would go on to win the Best First-Published Story, as well as selection for the present collection. The success of 'Miriam' was an important moment in Capote's career, contributing to his acceptance at the famed Yaddo retreat in 1946 and to Random House offering him a contract to write his first novel. For Jordan Massee see lot 320 also lots 59 and 478.
Capote (Truman) Other Voices, Other Rooms, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For David [Diamond], who is very kind - with Truman's admiration. March 12 1948" to endpaper, blind-stamp to David Diamond to head of title, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and lower panel, very minor chipping to spine ends, light rubbing to head and foot, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1948].⁂ The author's first novel, a southern gothic bildungsroman, inscribed in the year of publication to the composer David Diamond. David Diamond (1915-2005), composer, active in artistic and literary circles, part of a complex love triangle with Carson and Reeve McCullers. For more on Diamond see lot 315 also lots 165, 312 and 316.
Capote (Truman) A Tree of Night and other stories, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Jordan [Massee] with love Truman" to endpaper, some very light marginal browning, original cloth, spine ends a little frayed, dust-jacket, light rubbing and toning to spine, rubbing and minor chipping to spine ends and corners, lower panel with short tear to head and neat tape repair to verso, light rubbing to fore-edge, but an excellent example overall, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1949].⁂ An excellent copy inscribed to Capote's friend (and cousin of Carson McCullers) Jordan Massee. For Jordan Massee see lot 320 also lots 57 and 478.
NO RESERVE Capote (Truman) The Muses are Heard, first edition, signed by the author on title, small patch of damp-staining to upper corner of first few pages, original cloth, dust-jacket, light rubbing and creasing to tips of spine and corners, light soiling to lower panel, light rubbing, an excellent example, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1956].⁂ Capote's first non-fiction book, his reportage of the cultural mission by The Everyman's Opera to the U.S.S.R.
Capote (Truman) A Christmas Memory, number 138 of 600 copies signed by the author, original cloth, fine, original numbered slip-case with photographic onlay, light bumping to spine ends, else fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1956.⁂ Capote's semi-autobiographical story based on his childhood friendship with his elderly cousin, now a seasonal classic.
Capote (Truman) A Christmas Memory, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Bob Kriendler to endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, fine, original slip-case with pictorial onlay, some light rubbing and discolouration to sides, else fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1956.⁂ An interesting association, Bob Kriendler owned and ran the famous 21 Club which was frequented by Capote and chosen by him as one of the first locations at which the narrator sights Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Capote (Truman) Breakfast at Tiffany's. A Short Novel and Three Stories, first edition, signed by the author on endpaper, original cloth, some light rubbing to spine, first issue dust-jacket with 10/58 code to upper flap, light sunning to spine, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, a few very short closed tears to head and foot, small light mark to upper joint, but a sharp and excellent example overall, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1958].⁂ Capote's most famous work. The central character Holly Golightly, and particularly her portrayal by Audrey Hepburn, has become an American cultural icon.
Capote (Truman) and Richard Avedon. Observations, first edition, signed presentation inscription from Capote to Robert Wilson on endpaper, photographic illustrations by Avedon, original boards, some light toning to spine ends and corners, glacine dust-jacket, light browning to spine, chipping to head and foot, original printed slip-case, light browning, light wear to extremities, 4to, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1959.⁂ Rare signed by Capote. Robert A. Wilson (1922-2007) owned and ran the Phoenix Bookshop in Greenwich Village, which became an important literary hangout for the city.
Capote (Truman) In Cold Blood, first edition, signed by the author on title and tipped in endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, light browning, slightly heavier to spine, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, faint mark to upper panel, still excellent overall, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1965].⁂ Capote's superb and controversial account of a robbery-murder in Kansas, arguably the first true-crime novel. This copy one of those signed by Capote on a tipped in leaf for a member of the First Edition Circle at Chicago's Kroch & Brentano's book shop although this copy unusual for being additionally signed by Capote directly on the title page.
NO RESERVE Capote (Truman) The Thanksgiving Visitor, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth-backed boards, fine, original slip-case with pictorial onlay, some light rubbing and discolouration to edges, else fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1967].⁂ Capote's sequel to A Christmas Memory.
Capote (Truman) Music for Chamelons, first edition, signed by the author on title and by the dedicatee Tennessee Williams on the dedication p., promotional photographic portrait of the author loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, slight splitting to lower fore-edge, light rubbing to head and foot, else fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1980].⁂ Capote's last complete significant work, based in part on a series of columns written for Warhol's Interview magazine. Rare signed by both the author and dedicatee.
NO RESERVE Capote (Truman) One Christmas, number 409 of 500 copies signed by the author, numbered slip loosely inserted, original cloth, light rubbing to spine, else fine, original slip-case with pictorial onlay, fine, New York, Random House, [1983]; and George Plimpton's Truman Capote, signed by Plimpton, 8vo (2)
Capote (Truman) One Christmas, first trade edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Johnny Carson's mother-in-law "For Angie - who is very special. Love, Truman" to endpaper, with autograph card from Joanne Carson "While Truman was here in August he signed this for you!! Happy Birthday To the BEST and most understanding mother in the world. Jojo" in envelope with inscription "Mommie Dec. 1984" tipped onto front pastedown, original cloth very light rubbing and fading to spine, near-fine, in original slip-case with pictorial onlay, light fading, otherwise fine, 8vo, New York, Random House, [1983].⁂ A touching association, inscribed by Capote in the month of his death to the mother of one of the closest friends of his later years. Capote and Joanne Carson first met in 1966 when Capote was at the height of his fame, making regular appearances on the Johnny Carson show. Following her divorce from Johnny, Joanne moved to California and eventually set aside two rooms of her house for Capote who would stay there for a few months each year. He died at Joanne Carson's in August 1984.
NO RESERVE Auden (W.H.) and Louis MacNeice. Letters from Iceland, first edition, signed by Auden on front free endpaper, plates and illustrations, folding map, some light spotting, Group Theatre flier loosely inserted, original cloth, light discolouration to spine and covers, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and panels, spine ends and corners chipped, creasing to head and foot, 8vo, Faber & Faber, 1937.
NO RESERVE Cather (Willa) April Twlights and other poems, number 46 of 450 copies signed by the author, spot to fore-edge, original boards, very light toning to spine, glacine dust-jacket, spine browned, central chip to spine, some chipping to head and foot, original slip-case (some light wear to extremities), 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1923.⁂ The author's first book, first published in 1903.
Cather (Willa) The Professor's House, first edition, number 137 of 225 large paper copies signed by the author, spare spine label to rear pastedown, bookplate of Hiram S. Gans to front pastedown, original cloth-backed floral boards with paper label to spine, uncut and unopened, light fading to spine, light toning to head of cover, but an unusually bright and crisp example, original slip-case (splitting to joints, browning, some wear to extremities), 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1925.
Cather (Willa) My Mortal Enemy, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author dated November 1926 to endpaper, light browning to endpaper, newspaper clipping loosely inserted, original cloth-backed boards, spine ends and corners a little bumped with light wear to corners, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and panel margins, corners a little chipped, original slip-case (light fading to spine, rubbing and light wear to extremities), 8vo, New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1926.⁂ Rare inscribed, we can trace no other copy at auction or online.
Cather (Willa) Lucy Gayheart, endpapers a little foxed, light sunning to spine, heavier to foot, dust-jacket, browned, chipping to head and foot, 1935; Sapphira and the Slave Girl, light sunning to spine, a little rubbed at head, 1940, first editions, limited editions signed by the author, original cloth or boards, original slip-cases (some rubbing and toning to extremities), New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 8vo (2)
Cocteau (Jean) La Danse de Sophocle. Poèmes, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "A Gréco-Romaine, avec mon admirative reconnaissance, Jean Cocteau. Avril 1913" vertically across title, original printed wrappers, loss to head of spine, cover extremities chipped, some light marking and soiling, upper joint cracked, 8vo, Paris, Mercure de France, 1912.⁂ An excellent association, likely inscribed to friend and fellow-artist Roumaine Brooks with a playful pun on her surname. Roumaine Brooks (1874-1970) American painter, spent much of her time in Paris and Capri. She painted a celebrated portrait of Cocteau in 1912 with the Eiffel Tower in the background. At the time Somerset Maugham allegedly stated that Cocteau would likely only be remembered as the subject of this painting.
Cocteau (Jean) Cock and Harlequin, first English edition, frontispiece portrait by Picasso, some spotting, Egoist Press, 1921; Souvenir de Jean Giraudoux, first edition, inscribed to Jacques Henri Lartigue, some spotting to covers, Paris, Jacques Haumont, 1946, signed presentation inscriptions from the author, original wrappers, some light toning and creasing, 8vo (2)⁂ Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986), photographer, was friends with Cocteau, Picasso and many other artists, writers and filmmakers in Paris during this period.
NO RESERVE Cocteau (Jean) Le Secret Professionnel, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Natalie Clifford Barney dated 3 Sept. 1922 to half-title, frontispiece portrait of the author by Picasso, light browning to text margins, original printed wrappers, light toning to cover, creasing to upper joint, 12mo, Paris, Librairie Stock, 1922.⁂ A very good association copy, inscribed to the expatriate author Barney. Natalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972) American playwright, poet and novelist who spent much of her life in Paris. She held a series of celebrated salons at her Paris home that became an important feature of Parisian cultural life and made Barney a central figure among the Paris Left Bank writers and artists. See also lots 29 and 426.
Cocteau (Jean) Les Enfants Terribles. Roman, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "A Nicole, Souvenir de bonne année. Jean Cocteau. New York 3 Janvier 1949" with characteristic original pen drawing of a face in profile to half-title, some light foxing or browning, card brochure for the 1948 New York Cocteau exhibition 'Drawings on the Theme of the Unicorn" loosely inserted along with three copies of prints, modern calf-backed boards, original upper wrapper (a little chipped) bound in, 8vo, Paris, Bernard Grasset, [1929].⁂ An inscribed copy of Cocteau's most famous novel with a drawing. Apparently inscribed at the exhibition to Nicole de Messieres, author.
Cocteau (Jean) Morceaux Choisis, first edition, number 49 of 65 copies, signed presentation inscription from the author "J'offre lest systemes nerveux, au docteaur Jansion, avec ma gratitude profonde. Jean 1933" with an original ink and wash drawing of a youth in profile signed "Jean" to half-title, original wrappers, with additional ink drawing to upper cover, some light smudging to drawings, light browning to spine, some light finger-soiling to covers, 8vo, Paris, Librairie Gallimard, 1932.⁂ A charming presentation copy, apparently to the author's doctor, with two fine drawings.
Cocteau (Jean) The Typewriter, translated by Ronald Duncan, first English edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Souvenir de Paris et New York" with original pen drawing of a youth's face in profile to half-title, some very light marginal toning, original cloth, dust-jacket, browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, some rubbing to extremities, 8vo, Denis Dobson, 1947.
Cocteau (Jean) The White Paper, first American edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "Amicament a toi, Jean 1961" with a hand-coloured drawing of a kissing couple to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, light sunning to spine, short tear and creasing to foot of upper panel, rubbing, 8vo, New York, Macaulay, [1958].
Cocteau (Jean) The Hand of a Stranger, translated by Alec Brown, first American edition, signed by the author with original pencil drawing of a youth in profile dated 1959 to endpaper, original boards, light fading to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, a few spots or light patches of soiling, 8vo, New York, Horizon Press, 1959.
Copland (Aaron) Music and Imagination, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, light sunning to spine, light foxing spine ends and corners a little chipped, chip to head of upper panel, 8vo, Cambridge, MASS, Harvard, 1952.
Corso (Gregory) Mindfield, letter 'E' of 26 lettered copies signed by the author, from an edition of 276, additionally signed by William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg beneath author's signature, original boards, dust-jacket, very light bumping or browning to spine but still overall a very excellent example, housed in custom-made slip-case, 8vo, New York, Thunder's Mouth, 1989.
Auden (W.H.) Nones, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his brother John to endpaper in green ink, green ink corrections to 3pp., ink inscription "Ischia 7.vii.51" to foot of endpaper, light browning to endpapers, original cloth-backed boards, light browning to covers, dust-jacket, spine browned, spine ends and corners chipped with loss affecting imprint at foot of spine, toning to panels, some creasing to head and foot, rubbing to extremities, 8vo, New York, Random House, 1951.⁂ An excellent familial association copy of this collection, including one of Auden's most esteemed poems, his In Praise of Limestone. Works inscribed by Auden to family members are rare, we can trace no other examples at auction. Dr. John Bicknell Auden (1903-91) was a noted geologist and explorer. His mapping of the Himalayas inspired Auden's Ascent of F6 (which was dedicated to him). Though often separated the two brothers remained close and maintained an extensive correspondence. See also next 2 lots.
Coward (Noel) Quadrille, later red morocco with two raised bands by Bumpus, gilt, g.e., spine lightly faded but still overall an attractive copy, William Heinemann, 1952; The Vortex, additionally signed by the cast on character list page, bookplate to pastedown, light browning, spine label worn, Ernest Benn, 1925; Pomp and Circumstance, William Heinemann, 1960; To-Night at 8.30, 2 vol., [1936], first editions, signed presentation inscription from the author on front free endpapers or half-titles, all but the first original boards, lightly marked and faded; and 2 others by Coward, both signed or with presentation inscription by the author, 8vo (6)
![Crowley (Aleister) Songs of the Spirit, first trade edition, [one of 300 copies], presentation inscription "With the author's](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f40540b7-270c-40ef-acb7-ad4400c0c969/794f3440-bb14-49b1-a94d-ad440104001f/468x382.jpg)
Crowley (Aleister) Songs of the Spirit, first trade edition, [one of 300 copies], presentation inscription "With the author's kindest wishes" to endpaper, scattered foxing, light browning to title, original cloth, uncut, light rubbing and fading to spine, light stain to upper corner of upper cover, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, [Yorke 4a], small 8vo, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., 1898.⁂ Rare, we can trace no other inscribed copy. Early collection of poetry by Crowley who was only 22 at the time of publication.
Crowley (Aleister) Why Jesus Wept, first edition, initialed presentation inscription from the author "W. J. W. startles the Belle (touches the clitoris as they say at the White Cat) This, then to startle you. A. C." to endpaper, some light scattered spotting, 1 gathering loose, note in pencil in Crowley's hand "M. H. Bell Htl. de la Haute Loire Bd. Raspail" loosely inserted, original Japanese vellum wrappers, largely unopened, spine browned with ends chipped, browning and soiling to covers, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Yorke 19a], 4to, Privately Printed, 1904.⁂ The rare first edition of this religious satire by Crowley with a typically enigmatic and risqué inscription. We can trace no other inscribed copy. This copy without the two printed inserts (often lacking). A loosely inserted bookseller's description intriguingly gives the provenance as by descent through the family of Clive and Vanessa Bell.
Crowley (Aleister) Seven Lithographs By Clot From the Water-Colours of Auguste Rodin, With a Chaplet of Verse, one of 488 copies, signed presentation inscription from Crowley "To Karl Gerner, In affectionate token of his great kindness during the bitter summer of Aug XXI, Aleister Crowley, Oct 1, '25" to endpaper, 7 colour lithographed plates after Rodin, some light offsetting, browning to endpapers, original cream cloth lettered in gilt, light browning to spine, spine ends and corners a little bumped and frayed, light discolouration to covers, still excellent overall, [Yorke 27], large 4to, Printed for the author at the Chiswick Press, 1907.⁂ An excellent association copy, inscribed to one of Crowley's most loyal followers who would succeed him as head of the Ordo Templi Orientis, provided him with financial support for much of his life and was entrusted with both his ashes and literary remains. The warehouse holding the unbound sheets from this work was flooded, causing loss to the stock as well as damage to the surviving copies, offsetting as in the present case is commonplace.
Crowley (Aleister) Konx Om Pax. Essays in Light, number 93 of 500 copies signed by the author, Crowley's own copy with his ink inscription "The Beast 666, Private Copy reserved for the City of Paris" to endpaper, annotations to 10pp. and 3pp. of extensive notes to rear endpapers regarding the opening of an Aleister Crowley restaurant, frontispiece portrait, light finger-soiling to text, browning to endpapers, original white buckram blocked in gilt, spine rubbed and a little browned, soiling to covers, corners bumped, t.e.g., others uncut, [Yorke 56], New York and Boleskine, Walter Scott Publishing Co. and S. P. R. T., 1907.⁂ A remarkable copy that encapsulates Crowley's minute knowledge of esotericism as well as his humour and his constant drive for self-promotion. For the planned restaurant, to be named "Au Cul-de-Jatte" (which translates "the legless person"), Crowley suggests the location ("Obscure ill famed quarter, but not too inaccessible. Narrow dark alley"), the furniture ("No chairs or tables, but mattresses, armchairs, bolsters... dyed to appear dirty"), food ("Featuring extraordinary concoctions by a.c. both food and drink (Crowley Mixed Grill: Crowley Cup)"), attractions ("1) Myself... 3) Surprise ideas, to be sprung at intervals: e.g. my brand of "Veuve Squicquot"") as well as other particulars including a breakdown of the initial expenses and potential profits. The number of this copy, 93, is a number of significance within Thelema.
Crowley (Aleister) The Winged Beetle, first edition, number 113 of 350 copies, signed presentation inscription from Crowley comprising three original limericks dated Sunday Aug 19 '22 to endpapers, with Glossary of Obscure Terms tipped in at end, light scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, original boards lettered and decorated in gilt, light fading to spine, spine ends a little bumped with small split to head, but a near-fine example otherwise, t.e.g., others uncut, [Yorke 33], 8vo, Privately Printed, 1910.⁂ A superb copy with a lengthy and charming inscription to each of Austin Harrison's three daughters. Due to a flood at a storage facility a number of copies of this edition were lost and copies in this condition are rare. Austin Harrison (1873-1928), journalist, editor of The English Review. He published several articles by Crowley in 1922 including a pseudonymous article for the Shelley centenary.
![[Crowley (Aleister, editor)] The Equinox Vol. 1, No. VI, The Official Organ of the A. A., The Review of Scientific Illuminism](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f40540b7-270c-40ef-acb7-ad4400c0c969/73b2489a-30ca-4868-b061-ad440103f981/468x382.jpg)
[Crowley (Aleister, editor)] The Equinox Vol. 1, No. VI, The Official Organ of the A. A., The Review of Scientific Illuminism, [one of 50 subscriber's copies], inscribed by Crowley "Feed my sheep, Perdurabo, Anno VIII" on half-title, colour frontispiece (a little offset onto title), advertisements, 2 advertisement ff. with browning to inner margin, light browning and ink inscriptions and stamp to endpapers, faint remains of ink stamp to pastedown, original white buckram, blocked and lettered in gilt, spine browned, spine ends and corners a little bumped, light soiling to covers, t.e.g., others uncut, [York 63, A6], 4to, Wieland & Co., 1911.⁂ Crowley here using his magical name chosen when he was inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Likely inscribed to a follower - "Feed my sheep" was Jesus' instruction to Peter to spread the word of the gospels.
Crowley (Aleister) Household Gods, first edition, two signed presentation inscriptions from the author "To A. K. C. (Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, mongrel pup) from the author. June 1916." and "To Gerda von Kothek from Aleister Crowley Sept. 1916 E.V." to endpaper, autograph letter fromt Crowley signed "666" loosely inserted, some very light marginal toning, original buckram, lettered in gilt, light browning to spine and toning to covers, t.e.g., other uncut, [Yorke 36], small 4to, Palanza, Privately Printed [but probably London, Chiswick Press], 1912.⁂ An excellent double-presentation copy that paints an illuminating picture of Crowley's tangled love life. Crowley met "AKC" while staying in New York and swiftly began an affair with his wife, Ratan Devi. AKC allegedly did not mind the affair and merely asked Crowley to find him a mistress of his own, with Crowley only too happy to oblige. The woman picked out for AKC was a former lover of Crowley's and part-time sex worker Gerda von Kothek. Inevitably the somewhat complex affair collapsed, with Crowley alleging that AKC became jealous of him once Ratan Devi's career as a singer and musician began to flourish.The letter, addressed to Frank West-Kelsey castigates him for unspecified reasons "The Patient can never judge his own case - and, Lord! You need a doctor!"
Crowley (Aleister) Mortadello; or the Angel of Venice, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to the poet Evan Morgan incorporating an older inscription "The smokeless perfumed torch, admiration without envy of Aleister Crowley for the Author of 'The City of Camels' has transformed this Loan Copy into a modest presentation." with the Thelemic date 1933 to front free endpaper with additional signed lengthy inscription to pastedown, some occasional scattered foxing, browning to endpapers and half-title, original red cloth lettered in gilt, fading to spine, a few light splash marks, uncut, preserved in custom black morocco drop-back box, [Yorke 49], 4to, Weiland and Company, 1912.⁂ One of Crowley's rarest titles with a superb and lengthy encomium to a fellow poet and practitioner of Magick. Evan Morgan, 2nd Viscount Tredegar (1893-1949), published poet and accomplished occultist. After the death of his father in 1934, he took possession of the family seat of Tredegar House and there devoted a room entirely to the practice of Magick. Crowley was a frequent visitor and would collaborate in Morgan's Magick rituals including one that was allegedly so horrifying Crowley fled before it was completed.
Karl Heffner (German, 1849-1925)Evening Lighta church and homestead in a wooded river landscape at sunset,signed 'K Heffner' (lower left), oil on canvas, 39 x 50cm (15 3/8 x 19 11/16in).in a 19th Century plaster and gilt wood frame.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of ormolu-mounted, cut and moulded glass two-light candelabraEarly 20th century Each with facet-cut finial flanked by foliage scrolling branches supporting a candle-nozzle and drip-pan hung with lustres, 31cm wide, 46cm high (12in wide, 18in high) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gothic revival six-light brass chandelierFrench, circa 1890With octagonal candle sconces, hung with later coloured glass drops, the base engraved 'LECA XILAIRE de JEAN', 105cm wide, 122cm high (41.5in wide, 48in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gents stainless steel Omega Railmaster, circa 1963, Ref 2914-1 SC, with a black dial having baton hour markers and quarterly applied Arabic numerals, with rare dagger hands and white central seconds hand. A 17 jewel 286 cal movement signed Omega with mu-metal dust cover on a later expandable bracelet, 38mm excluding crown. The Railmaster was debuted in 1957 alongside the Seamaster 300 and Speedmaster. The Railmaster was designed as a professional timepiece that was anti-magnetic for those working close to magnetic fields. Condition: light scratches to lugs, bezel and case back, one deep scratch to crystal. Currently ticking
Great War Medal Pair Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, consisting of British War and Victory medals “40979 PTE A R PORTER D OF CORN LI”. Medals mounted for wear. Accompanied by a WW2 campaign medals consisting of 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal. Housed in the underside of the original forwarding box and OHMS forward slip. Medals are all accompanied by a Great War period tin with lithographed lid having images of Lord Kitchener, Field Marshal French and Admiral Jellicoe with planes and artillery cannons. Some wear to the tin but generally a good example.
Royal Artillery Cloth Formation Signs, consisting of embroidered 33rd field regiment RA, 76th field regiment RA, 20th Anti-Tank regiment RA, printed RA Malta HQ & Mobile units, RA Malta Heavy Anti-Aircraft units and printed Royal Artillery Malta Light Anti-Aircraft units. All generally good condition. (6 items)
Cloth Insignia of Royal Artillery Interest, including a embroidered Royal Artillery Cinque Ports shoulder title above embroidered Anti-Aircraft command formation sign on battle dress cloth, 147th & 304th (Essex Yeomanry) field regiment Royal Artillery formation sign, embroidered large CINQUE PORTS red on blue cloth shoulder title, embroidered 297th Light Anti-Aircraft regiment Royal Artillery formation sign and others. Various conditions. (7 items)
5x Great War Identification Discs of Somerset Light Infantry Interest, consisting of a fine example made from a 1916 Indian One Rupee coin, front engraved with regimental badge and around “38348 A J TAYLOR C OF E 1917 INDIA 1918 4TH SOMERSET L I”; EPNS oval id disc engraved “2 LT H WARD C.E. 8 BN SOMERSET LI”; sterling silver oval identity disc engraved “S J BENTON SOMERSET LI C E”; EPNS oval identity bracelet tag impressed “204226 C.E PTE F LACK SOMERSET L.I”; hallmarked silver (Dublin 1917) identity disc engraved “2ND LIEUT W E BYWATER SOMERSET L I”. (5 items) Private Frederick Lack enlisted in 1914 and was discharged in 1918 no longer fit for military service. He was awarded the silver war badge; 2nd Lieutenant later Captain William Edward Bywater previously served in the 28th (Artists) London Regiment.
British 1871 Pattern Troopers Dress Helmet 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), brass body shell with central laurel spray, rosette side bosses having leather backed linked chin scales. Cruciform spike base with fluted spike socket having original white horsehair plume with rosette to the top. Other ranks pattern helmet plate to the centre of the helmet. Black leather covering to the underside of the peak. Remains of the other ranks leather lining to the interior. Some light denting to the shell but otherwise a good untouched example.
Victorian 2nd (Queens) Regiment of Foot Colonels 1861-69 Pattern Shako, fine example of a blue cloth bodied shako with officers gilt metal regimental shako plate to the centre with a silvered Pascal Lamb above the number 2. Two rows of gilt braid cloth denoting the rank of Colonel to the top of the shako and blackened lions mask to the rear. Gilt metal officers plume socket with VR cipher and white over red ball tuft. Patent peak and lower band. Patent chinstrap still present. Interior of the shako has the original crimson lining and light tan leather sweatband. Hawkes & Co retailers details can still be seen to the lining. Some wear but generally still a good example.
Victorian Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Shako, good example of the green cloth bodied shako with blackened brass strung bugle shako badge to the centre, marks where the regimental knotted boss badge was once present. Knotted cord and other ranks green brush plume still present. Light tan leather sweatband to the interior and leather thin pattern chinstrap. Some wear and stitching faults to the liner but otherwise a good example.
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