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Lot 187
A pair of late 19th Century silver plated four light candelabra, by Elkington & Co, the leafy scroll arms issuing from an acanthus decorated and foliate pierced waisted circular support with three grotesque lion masks, the foliate scrolling legs terminating in claw feet resting on shaped tripod bases, 58cm high, 30cm wide
Lot 483
Lawrence, T. J. `Seven Pillars of Wisdom`, 1st general edition 1935, brown cloth, Shackleton E. H. `The Heart of The Antartic`, vol.1, Heinmann 1909, `De Rustafjaell, Robert `The Light of Egypt`, London 1909 (signed with dedication by the author and including letter to the giftee), Stoddard, John L. lectures - Ireland (2), `Denmark and Sweden` (1.vol.), and `The War Diary of the 1st West Lancashire Brigade`, 1923 (5)
Lot 188
Boxing - selection of fight posters, various sizes, inc. Alan Minter v Marvin Hagler World Middleweight Championship 27 Sept 1980, Maurice Hope v Mike Baker Light Middleweight Championship of the World 25 Sept 1979, plus others inc. Sibson, Magri, Gardner, Conteh etc plus three Planet Hollywood Folders from the Calzaghe v Hopkins fight 19 April 2008 (gd/vg) (10)
![[Allard]L`Art de Batir les Vaisseaux 1719-18 2 vol. in 1 vol. 1 in 2 parts titles in red and black with engraved portrait vig](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/1574/2779821/2_468x382.jpg)
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[Allard]L`Art de Batir les Vaisseaux 1719-18 2 vol. in 1 vol. 1 in 2 parts titles in red and black with engraved portrait vignettes of Erasmus (title to vol.2 misbound before vol.1 part 2) 22 engraved plates and 34 illustrations in text of ship-building (most plates folding) vol.2 with additional title dated 1718 and with engraved illustration &90 plates of flags without the 6 leaves of Table at end (but no catchword on verso of final plate) some light browning old ink library stamps on verso of first title contemporary half calf rubbed corners a little worn 4to Amsterdam D.Mortier 1719.
Lot 3
[Allard]L`Art de Batir les Vaisseaux 1719-18 2 vol. in 1 vol. 1 in 2 parts titles in red and black with engraved portrait vignettes of Erasmus 22 engraved plates and 34 illustrations in text of ship-building (some plates folding or double-page) vol.2 with additional title dated 1718 and with engraved illustration &90 plates of flags with 6 leaves of Table at end (often lacking) with catchword on verso of final plate near contemporary ink signature at foot of first title title trimmed at head some light foxing or browning contemporary vellum spine labelled in manuscript rubbed and slightly warped lower cover a little stained and worn 4to Amsterdam D.Mortier 1719.
![[Aubin (Nicolas)] Dictionaire de Marine 1702 first edition engraved frontispiece title in red and black engraved coat-of-arms](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/1574/2779821/7_468x382.jpg)
Lot 7
[Aubin (Nicolas)] Dictionaire de Marine 1702 first edition engraved frontispiece title in red and black engraved coat-of-arms and 30 plates including 12 of flags 1 plate folding numerous woodcut illustrations title lightly soiled occasional light browning or marginal soiling folding plate torn and slightly defective at left hand edge (repaired but slight loss to flag) otherwise a good copy contemporary mottled calf spine gilt in compartments rubbed small split to head of upper joint [Polak 225; Scott Coll. 173] 4to Amsterdam Pierre Brunel 1702.
Lot 10
Baugean.Collection..Espèces de Navires 72pls 72 engraved plates by Baugean no title or text some light marginal soiling one or two small marginal tears repaired (no loss) hinges reinforced contemporary paste-paper boards neat manuscript paper label mounted on upper cover slightly rubbed and soiled preserved in cloth folder and morocco-backed cloth slip-case stain to spine oblong 4to [Paris] [1814]. ***Pencil note on rear pastedown reads “Collection de toutes les espèces de Bátiments de guerre et de Bátiments marchands qui naviguent sur l`Océan et sur la Méditerranée...”.
Lot 11
Bernoulli.Essay..Manoeuvre des Vaisseaux 10 folding engraved plates at end title soiled and very slightly defective at upper edge light water-staining to upper outer corner towards end (affecting plates) engraved bookplate of Hon. G.K.Elphinstone contemporary mottled calf spine gilt with red morocco label a little rubbed spine chipped at head 8vo Basle J.G.Konig 1714.
Lot 14
Bouguer.Traité du Navire 1746 first edition title with woodcut device engraved head-pieces and 12 folding plates errata and privilege leaves at end signature of Charles Henry Knowles at head of title and on front pastedown many annotations and marginalia in contemporary hand (mostly in ink a few in pencil) small ink sketchmap and notes &calculations loosely inserted a little light browning or soiling contemporary calf rather worn covers detached [Polak 1050; Scott Coll. 256] 4to Paris Jombert 1746. ***”In 1735 he [Bouguer] accompanied Charles Marie de la Condamine on a scientific expedition to Peru to determine the length of a meridian near the Equator...Traité de Navire is the first treatise on naval architecture written on a scientific basis. Bouguer was among the first to investigate mathematical principles in relation to shipbuilding.” Scott.
Lot 15
Bourdé.Manuel des Marins 1773 2 vol. in 1 first edition with title and 2 preliminary leaves including privilege leaf in vol.1 (?lacking 2 more preliminary leaves as text starts on p.11) half-title to vol.2 errata leaf at end one or two annotations in contemporary hand and notes on rear endpaper light water-staining at beginning and end (mostly marginal) engraved bookplate of Hon. G.K.Elphinstone contemporary mottled sheep rubbed joints split spine worn at head and foot 8vo Lorient J. le Jeune fils 1773.
Lot 19
Chapman.Architectura Navalis Mercatoria 1768 first edition fine engraved title with large view of Stockholm by Arre engraved dedication and 61 plates only (of 62) all double-page and mounted on stubs lacking plate 31 (supplied with old mounted photograph reduced in size a little faded) some light spotting and soiling letterpress Index and list of plates in English (2 leaves) laid down (latter with 2 small tears to fore-edge) small tear to plate 58 skilfully repaired R.C.Anderson`s copy with his bookplate and A.L.s. from him addressed to “Morgan” dated 1923 concerning the book tipped in at beginning overall a good copy in handsome nineteenth century red morocco by J.Leighton covers with elaborate gilt borders spine gilt in compartments with seven raised bands inner gilt dentelles g.e. a little scuffed mostly to joints and edges [Scott Coll. 337] folio Stockholm 1768. ***A fine association copy of probably the most famous work on shipbuilding. This is one of the rare flat copies with plates on strong paper. Chapman (1721-1808) explains for the first time the mathematical and scientific principles of naval construction in a manner comprehensible to the practical shipbuilder. The plates were drawn by his nephew Lars Bogman. R.C.Anderson (1883-1976) maritime author and expert on early sailing ship rigging and building. The letter reads “Dear Morgan Do you want a copy of Chapman`s `Architectura Navalis Mercatoria` of 1768? It is one of the classics of shipbuilding literature - althought it is only a series of plates - and is very rare. My copy has plate XXXI missing but replaced by a reduced photographic facsimile. It is a very tall copy with big margins &is bound in red morocco in splendid condition...During the last 10 years I have only heard of 3 copies for sale...I want £20 for it. It sounds a lot but I am sure I can get it from someone...”..
Lot 20
Chapman.Traité de la Construction des Vaisseaux first French edition woodcut ornaments and fine head-piece of Britannia type figure with putti 11 engraved plates 3 folding errata leaf and 8 tables on 7 sheets at end 1 folding Paris Saillant &Nyon... 1779 § Romme (Charles) Description de l`Art de la Mâture 8 engraved plates 1 large and folding n.p. 1778; L`Art de la Voilure 9 engraved plates [Paris] Moutard... 1781 together 3 works in 1 vol. some light foxing or browning title and first few leaves of the first work lightly water-stained nineteenth century leather-backed cloth rubbed joints worn and partly split spine worn at head and foot folio
Lot 23
Cooke.Sixty Five Plates of Shipping and Craft etched throughout comprising frontispiece vignette title 62 plates and 2 lists of plates one including vignette light marginal water-staining to fore-edge otherwise a very good copy original pictorial cloth gilt slightly rubbed rebacked preserving original gilt spine (a little faded) 4to 1829.
Lot 26
Dassié (F.) L`Architecture Navale 1677 2 parts in 1 first edition half-title engraved title-vignette woodcut ornaments and initials errata leaf 8 engraved plates 5 folding folding table P* misbound after Bb3 some plates foxed occasional spotting or browning light water-staining (mainly to second part) bookplate of R.C.Anderson contemporary calf spine gilt rubbed corners and spine ends worn [Polak 2247; Scott Coll. 133 &134] 4to Paris Jean de la Caille 1677. ***The second part is entitled Le Routier des Indes Orientales et Occidentales..
Lot 29
Duhamel du Monceau.Élémens..Architecture Navale second edition engraved frontispiece and vignette on title &dedication charming engraved vignettes at head of each chapter 24 engraved plates on 22 folding sheets some light soiling or browning contemporary bookseller`s label “Se vend à Bayonne chez Trebosc Libraire” on front pastedown contemporary mottled calf spine gilt in compartments with red morocco label (slightly chipped) rubbed a little worn at edges corners and spine ends [Polak 2860; Scott Coll. 288; cf. Berlin Kat. 1458 first edition] 4to Paris C.-A.Jombert 1758. ***Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782) was an engineer and botanist who devoted most of his working life to the field of vegetable physiology. For many years he was inspector general of the marine and he used his scientific knowledge to improve naval construction..
Lot 32
Euler (Leonhard) Scientia Navalis 2v 1749 2 vol. first edition 65 folding engraved plates occasional light browning one or two leaves of vol.1 slightly defective at upper margin and title &first couple of leaves of vol.2 with short tear to lower margin (all repaired no loss to text) a few rust spots some plates in vol.2 with light water-staining to fore-edge library buckram roan labels [Scott Coll.259] 4to St.Petersburg 1749. ***”A compehensive work dealing with the mathematical principles and theory of shipbuilding.” Scott.
Lot 44
Hale/Petty.Account..new Inventions.. 1691 relating to Building of our English Shipping...Also A Treatise on Naval Philosophy written by Sir Will. Petty first edition licence leaf at beginning 11pp. Table misbound at end 2 folding tables (both torn and neatly repaired) some light soiling a few rust spots contemporary mottled calf rubbed rather worn at edges rebacked preserved in later cloth slip-case [Goldsmiths` 2873; Keynes 39; Wing H265] 12mo for James Astwood to be sold by Ralph Simpson 1691. ***The two folding tables list the buildings and encroachments on the Thames; one section of the book is entitled The New Invention of Mill`d-Lead for Sheathing of Ships against the Worm....
Lot 47
Harris.Descr..Use of the Globes/Orrery second edition folding engraved frontispiece of orrery 6 folding engraved plates with the final blank a few ink pointers in margins frontispiece with small tear at edge plates a little browned light water-stain to foot of first few leaves bookplate of Bibliotheca Lindesiana (partly obscuring another earlier bookplate) contemporary panelled calf upper cover detached spine ends a little worn 8vo for Thomas Wright and Richard Cushee 1732.
Lot 48
Heathcote.Treatise on Stay-Sails 1824 first edition presentation copy from the author to Hon. Augustus Cavendish Bradshaw inscribed on front free endpaper 2 engraved plates 24 engraved diagrams on 13 plates lacking errata leaf occasional light foxing slight water-staining to lower inner margin just affecting corner of plates contemporary half calf rather worn 8vo 1824.
Lot 55
Lever.Young Sea Officer`s Sheet Anchor or a key to the leading of rigging and to practical seamanship first edition first issue 110 engraved plates on 55 sheets (printed on both sides) browned some light soiling and staining old ink number and monogram stamps to title later half morocco rubbed 4to Leeds 1808. ***This highly succesful book was for almost 40 years the standard text-book on the subject; the second issue was published the same year in London..
Lot 78
Paris.Essai..Constr.Navale..Peuples Extra-Européen 13 parts 133 engraved or tinted lithographed plates some foxed some browned most of those in the first part with light marginal water-staining to right/lower edge (not affecting images) loose as issued in the original printed yellow wrappers label with list of plates mounted on each part soiled a few split along edge but most still with wrap-around intact though often frayed part 6 lacking upper wrapper folio Paris Arthus Bertrand [1841].
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