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A collection of 19 Boxed The Tudor Mint Myth & Magic Pewter Collectible figures(2 trays)

A collection of 19 Boxed The Tudor Mint Myth & Magic Pewter Collectible figures(2 trays)

Mr Benn 8x10 photo from the children's TV series 'Mr Benn' signed by series narrator Ray Brooks who has also added the famous line from the series suddenly, as if by magic. Rare in this form. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

LOT OF CAMERAS AND ACESSORIES, including a Fujica camera, an ITT Magic Flash Telephoto Camera, Polaroid Model 210 Land Camera, and others.

Magic and Conjuring - a late 19th/early 20th century magician's ebonised sand frame playing card trick, displaying the Nine of Hearts, 16cm x 13cm overall; a Davenport's "Demon" Wonder Box; other illusionist's apparatus (qty)

A late 19th century Pacticon magic lantern projector, with a Stock's Patent four wick lamp, cased; a collection of magic lantern slides, including a cased set of children's 'Dick Whittington'; etc

2007 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE. Registration Number: XXI 37, Chassis Number: SCA2068058UH07002, Engine Number: 60583963 . This Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is the second of this model ever to be produced, of only 3,000 to be made in Goodwood. The first car off the production line was sold for $2,000,000 at auction in Florida and XXI37 was used for the press launch. In 2015, the Phantom Drophead was the most expensive Rolls-Royce model, retailing at $533,000. Three Drophead Coupés were used in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, with British Pop Stars Jessie J, Tinie Tempah and Taio Cruz all singing from them. 'This is a truly unique car and one that exudes top-notch pedigree. Just seeing one is a real occasion, and that's before you get behind the wheel.' Car Magazine. Luxury and driving experience are obviously paramount in the design of the Phantom Drophead. It is a prime example of how BMW managed to rejuvenate the Rolls-Royce brand post-acquisition. It started out life in 2004 as an experimental display model called 100EX, built to celebrate Rolls-Royce's centenary. The clamour from enthusiasts to put the car into production was so strong that the first Drophead, remarkably similar to the 100EX, appeared in 2007. It made a triumphant appearance at the Detroit Motor Show and was much heralded by the automotive press. Among its unique features It has its own dedicated lightweight aluminium space frame, exclusive to the Drophead model, which accommodates the convertible design and provide extra stiffness. Inspired by the beautiful Riva luxury boats, the car has a yacht-like appearance with a teak tonneau roof cover and door caps. Front opening coach doors make it easy to access the rear seat and can be opened and closed at the press of a button.Luggage is housed within a picnic boot, a split tail compartment that opens in two parts giving easy access to the of space. The tailgate also provides a comfortable seating platform for two adults when lowered. Careful engineering of the folding soft-top roof means that it stows in a small space, and the luggage compartment remains unaffected regardless of whether the roof is up or down. The fabric hood is the largest of any modern convertible car and its acoustic insulation is exemplary. Five layers of material lined with cashmere ensure that the cabin remains a serene space, even at speed. The scale of the car is matched by the massive 21 inch wheel rims. Rolls-Royce set out to make a car curated to the individuality of each driver, with thousands of options available for each build. Indeed, XXI37 features some of the most expensive ones, which is befitting for a press launch car. The car is finished in a beautiful combination of Admiral Blue metallic with a brushed steel bonnet. This bonnet is machine finished at the factory to give a uniform grain, before undergoing extensive hand polishing to achieve a perfect sheen. At the rear, the teak decking is treated by Rolls-Royce with a carefully blended mix of oils. This preserves a natural finish and a long-lasting lustre that is as beautiful as it is hardy. The interior is finished with a beautiful rosewood veneer dash and cream leather upholstery. The details inside are remarkably "Rolls-Royce", notably the engraved Phantom silver logo and stunning umbrella holders in both doors. The exterior has a fine white coach line painted with an exceptionally steady hand. Under the bonnet is clean example of the massive 6.75 litre 435bhp V12 engine, a widely regarded extraordinary machine. The engine that has huge amounts of power and yet remains quietly dignified. Capable of 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph, the car exhibits incredibly high performance. At the same time, it is so quiet when idling that you would think the engine was switched off. The drive quality is so supreme that the experience is often referred to as the "magic carpet ride". There is ample service history supporting the car, with only 39,000 miles driven, it has clearly been well maintained and always garaged. An original brochure and recent service records are also present with the car.In the Phantom Drophead, Rolls-Royce have created the ultimate convertible model for luxury touring, a car that epitomises prestige. Production ceased in 2016 and the company has announced that there are no plans to make a Drophead version of the latest Phantom VIII saloon, making this the last of a vanishing breed. The sale of XX137 offers the buyer a chance to join a canon of privileged motorists.Buyer's Premium on lots 1 - 18 10% (plus VAT), All other lots 25% (plus VAT). For viewing information for lots 1- 12 please contact William Batt on 01305 265080 or email william.batt@dukes-auctions.com

Quantity of magic lantern slides relating the Boer War and Africa to include; war and landscape scenes, soldier on horseback, Market Square, Johannesburg, Zulu and his wives, etc. Condition report: Wooden cases are all damaged, showing signs of woodworm. Some slides are broken and they would all benefit from a clean. We would strongly advise viewing this lot in person, checking the extra images provided/ calling department for more information. Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, bidders are able to view lots in this online-only sale on the specified viewing days, by prior appointment only. There is no viewing on the day of sale. Please therefore read the following:As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey.

Games and magic tricks to include super cubic the coin trick and puzzles etc

Collection of Music Albums, some quite rare, comprising: Lindisfarne 'Fog on the Tyne'; Blodwyn Pig 'Getting to This'; Cricklewood Green 'Ten Years After'; Queen 'Greatest Hits'; Queen 'A Kind of Magic'; Sssh 'Ten Years After'; Rolling Stones 'Through the Past, Darkly'; and Queen 'Live Magic'. Eight albums in total.

A small collection of vintage cameras. To include Photo-Magic No.4065, Lubitel 2 and a boxed Bedfordflex Double-Lens Reflex.

Various magic lantern slides (box)

Disneyalia; a group of early 20th Walt Disney toys, memorabilia and collectables. To include a Pluto 'Walk-Away' toy by Chad Valley, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck magic lantern slides, a Mickey Mouse plastic watch, puppet, ceramic figure, miniature sand bucket and an American '423 Granny Good' mechanical toy made by the Gong Bell MFG. The Pluto toy: 40cm long. (Qty)Footnote: Provenance: Direct from the estate of Nancy Fouts (1945-2019)See the Dawsons website article for further information

A collection of vinyl LP records and shellac recordings to include Kid Kord 33 Nursery Rhymes Album no 1, Space magic fly, Wings, The Eagles, Abba, David Bowie etc Condition Report: Available upon request

Sixteen Boxed Matchbox Superfast USA Editions, circa 1983, made in Macau, including Red Rider, VW Ruff Rabbit, Big Blue VW, Mountain Man 4x4, Cosmic Blues, Sunkist Orange Soda, Orange Peel, Big Foot, Midnight Magic, Sun Burner, Blue Flame, Maxi Taxi Ford Capri, 427 CID, Ford Thunderbird, Jeep, Bandag Bandit, all in mint original condition, 5 x unpunched, 11 x punched boxes are excellent (4 are fair) plus six boxed USA issues MB 51 Midnight Magic, MB 58 Mercedes Benz 300E, MB 62 Oldsmobile Aerotech, 58 Ruff Trek, MB 73 Model A Hot Rod, USA 7th Army Bus and MP-105 circa 1987 Made In China 3 model set: Cosmic Blues, White heat and Red rider.(23 items).

Two boxes, one containing a large Shorter & Son, Stoke-on-Trent, fish platter, an EPNS tea and coffee pot, a cheese dish and cover, three enamel storage jars, a hand painted dog mask etc. and a box containing mostly metalware including: a large copper kettle, three copper frying pans with brass handles, some copper jelly moulds and a 'Magic City' Susan Williams-Ellis Portmeirion pottery utensil pot etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A large quantity of various magic lantern slides, including moving kaleidoscope and many coloured cartoon images

The Magic Roundabout (Le Manege Enchante) - three Demons & Merveilles (France) resin statues, comprising V15Z76 Dougal (Pollux), boxed with inner polystyrene packaging pieces; V15Z78 Dylan (Flappy), boxed with inner polystyrene packaging pieces and V15Z79 Ermintrude (Azalee), boxed with inner polystyrene packaging pieces (3)

Post-war games and toys, a Palitoy Revocopter, a Meccano Company of America Ripley's Believe it of Not; Electroulette, a Peter Pan Super Magic set, Electric Jack Straws, and other items

Various games, The Lyons' Tea Race Game, in original paper bag; a Rippon Co. The Magic Blackboard; a Glevum Tail-Less Donkey; H.M. Series Crown & Anchor; four Cadbury's Coco-Cubs; three packets of card zoo animals, keepers and ticket collectors

Late 19th Century black japanned and brass magic lantern, together with a Kodak pocket camera

A COLLECTION OF MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES mostly children's coloured series (or part series) and a few photographic

J. G. FRAZER:'THE GOLDEN BOUGH' A study in magic and religion, 12 vols, pub. Macmillan and Co 1911 - 1925

Magic Punch Out See Through Picture Story Book, Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz, pictorial boards Peep Show BookHale, Kathleen (ills)"Puss in Boots""The City Park, a Reproduction of an Antiques Stand Up Book ...", Collins Travers, P L "Mary Poppins", Lovett Dickson, 4th impression 1938Hale, Kathleen "Orlando's Invisible Pyjamas"Travers, P L "Maria Poppina A-Z", Collins, text in Latin, dj Ardizzone, Edward (ills)Greene, Graham"The Little Steamroller", 1974, illustrations throughout, pictorial boards, dj not price clipped, oblong 8vo and four other volumes BOOKS NOT COLLATED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE SATISFIED BEFORE YOU BID

A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES, various themes to include topographical, people, nature, religious, stories etc

Ipswich and Norwich football programmes from from early noughties, 5 football magic folder collections

A Boxed Magic Robot Game with a boxed Corgi Grumman Hellcat F6F-3 and a collection of loose diecast.

A Boxed Magic Lantern. With slides.

A Vintage 1940s Magic-Beano Book.

A Box Containing a collection of Board Games including 'Totopoly' 'Emergency Ward 10' 'Blockbusters' and a 'Magic Roundabout' Jigsaw Puzzle.

Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "Children Sledding" Signed and dated lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. It is not certain why December 25 was chosen as the day to celebrate Christ's birth. Scholars hypothesize that early Christians chose the date to coincide with a pagan Roman holiday marking the "birthday of the unconquered sun," which was a festival celebrating the winter solstice. This event occurred annually between the fall harvest and the spring planting. Taking all this into consideration, in 350 A.D. Pope Julius I declared December 25 the official day of the Nativity. This meant that in many parts of the world Christmas would be celebrated in winter. Not surprisingly snow on the ground, especially fresh snow, became part of the magic of Christmas. In parts of Scandinavia, sleighs were the most efficient method of travel during the winter and gained a holiday appeal. Even Santa Claus is portrayed delivering Christmas cheer in a sleigh. In parts of the United States where the climate is temperate, artificial icicles and snow are manufactured on Christmas to incorporate that all-important aspect of the season. Traditionally on Christmas morning, children would wake to find sleds under the tree. After all their gifts were opened and Christmas dinner was consumed, they would bundle up from head to toe to test the new toy on the snow-covered hills. The excitement of sledding has been captured in this artwork. Image Size: 16.25 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 22 in. Unframed. (B07725)

Shannon Stirnweis (American, B. 1931) "Milton S. Hershey" Signed lower center. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the 32c Milton Hershey Great Americans Series stamp issued September 13, 1995. At age 15, Milton Snavely Hershey worked as an apprentice to a confectioner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 1876, after completing four years of training, the ambitious young man opened his own candy shop in Philadelphia. That venture eventually failed and Hershey returned to Lancaster. There he established the Lancaster Caramel Company, where he introduced the method of using fresh milk in the production of caramels. Having mastered that type of confectionery, Hershey sold his caramel company in 1900 for $1 million and embarked on perfecting a formula for the production of chocolate bars. Once again, milk was the magic ingredient that set his candy apart from others. In 1903, Hershey began building what would become -- despite his refusal to advertise -- the world's largest chocolate factory, on a site that is now fittingly known as Hershey, Pennsylvania. A noted philanthropist, Hershey founded the Milton Hershey School in 1909 to provide housing and education for orphaned boys. Today, the 12,000-acre campus surrounding the town of Hershey offers students college preparatory, business and vocational courses. In addition, the M.S. Hershey foundation -- supported by the bulk of the famed candymaker's fortune -- funds local public schools as well as Hershey Junior College. The man who once refused to advertise his products will forever be remembered as the creator of the "great American chocolate bar." Image Size: 21 x 18 in. Overall Size: 25.75 x 22 in. Unframed. (B15224)

Charles J Lundgren (New York, Connecticut, 1911 - 1988) "U.S.S. Wisconsin" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the U.S.S. Wisconsin. The U.S.S. Wisconsin was one of the most powerful fighting ships ever built. Commissioned on 16 April 1944 with Captain Earl E. Stone in command, U.S.S. Wisconsin saw her first active duty in the Pacific with Admiral William "Bull" Halsey's 3rd Fleet. She participated in the reconquest of the Philippines as part of Task Force 38. Her heavy guns helped neutralize the Japanese forces on Formosa, Luzon, and Nansei Shoto. As the Lingayen Gulf operations unfolded, U.S.S. Wisconsin provided invaluable shelling support and cover. Re-assigned to the 5th Fleet, U.S.S. Wisconsin became an integral part of Task Force 58 which headed for Tokyo. On 16 February 1945, the task force approached the Japanese coast under the cover of adverse weather. They achieved complete surprise, and shot down 322 enemy planes and destroyed 177 more on the ground. At War's end, she served as part of the "Magic Carpet" operation which brought American servicemen back to the states. During the Korean Conflict, U.S.S. Wisconsin sailed as flagship of the 7th Fleet. On 15 March 1952 she arrived off Songjin, Korea and concentrated her powerful 16-inch guns on an enemy troop train, destroying it. During the shelling she received her first-ever direct hit -- as if personally affronted her guns susbsequently blasted the enemy battery into oblivion. She received five Battle Stars for her service in World War II and one for her service in Korea. Image Size: 13.75 x 15.75 in. Overall Size: 20.5 x 21.75 in. Unframed. (B10856)

Michael Garland (American, B. 1952) "Christmas/Girl Dreaming of Santa Claus" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 32c Dreaming of Santa stamp issued October 8, 1996. Christmas is the time of year when children are caught up in the magic of Santa Claus. They believe the miraculous story of a generous and jolly fat man in a red suit, who sports a white beard with a twinkle in his eye. If children listen closely, they can hear the faint jingle of Santa's sleigh bells as reindeer pull his sleigh across the skies, bringing wonderful gifts for good little boys and girls all over the world. The traditional myth of Santa Claus originated in the fourth century from Saint Nicholas, who served as bishop in the city of Myra in Asia Minor. Known for his generosity and love of children, he gradually assumed the legendary status of the giver of gifts during the Christmas season. After the Protestant Reformation, the traditional character of Saint Nicholas as the bearer of gifts was replaced by the Christ Child, called Christkindl in parts of Germany and Switzerland. Kris Kringle was derived from this name and was portrayed as an angel-like figure who brings gifts on Christmas. In England, Saint Nicholas appeared as a gentleman wearing a long coat and a beaver hat, and became known as Father Christmas. The American version of Santa Claus was developed when 19th century writers and illustrators portrayed Saint Nicholas as a chubby, jolly man with a sleigh of reindeer. These characters continue to bring joy to the hearts of children all over the world as they symbolize generosity and good will during the Christmas season. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 16.75 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15543)

Black Magic (1952-53 Prize) 19-21. #19 [fn/vfn], #20 back cover chipping with seven rear pages lower corners ½" torn away [vg-], #21 seven pages have lower corners torn away [vg] (3). No Reserve

Wham Comics 1 (Centaur 1940). Starring The Sparkler, Speed Silvers, Craig Carter and his Magic Ring. Detecto, Jon Linton and Speed Centaur. Centrefold missing [fr]. No Reserve

Magic Comic No 39 (1940) with Koko the Pup by E.H. Banger, Peter the Piper by Dudley Watkins. Bright covers, cream pages [vfn-]

Magic Comic No 48 (1940). Propaganda war issue with Herr Paul Pry the Nazi Spy strip. Bright covers, cream pages [fn]

Black Magic Comics (1952 Arnold Book Co) 1, 2, 6, 7. With Monster of Frankenstein 5, Simon & Kirby, D. Briefer art. Black Magic No 1 has the lower cover 'yellow box' which is scarce (more common is the 'red' box). Rolled spines, light tan/tan pages [vg-/vg] (5)

Dandy (1950) 424-444. Jan-May in  bound volume. With Desperate Dan and Jammy Jimmy Johnstone whose magic touch turns everything to grub. Bright covers, cream/light tan pages with several punch holes showing in all spines and a few margins [vg] (21)

Boy's World (1963-64) Vol 1: 1-49, Vol 2: 1-40, the complete 89 issues run before amalgamation with Eagle. Free gifts with No 1: Pathfinder Compass, No 2: Magic Note Pad, No 36: Soccer Extra and Vol 2: No 9: Book of Secret Powers. Wrath of The Gods and The Iron Man by Ron Embleton, Ghost World by Frank Bellamy, Brett Million by Frank Langford with Embleton and Brian Lewis cover art. No 1 (vg+], No 3: tear and repairs to inside front cover [gd], balance 87 issues [fn+/vfn+] (89)

Girls' Comics No 1s mix + (1960s-80s). Princess 1, Buzz 1, Dreamer 1, Girl 1, Jinty 1, Magic 1 wfg Pop-Up Castle, Sandie 1, Tammy 1 (1971), Tammy 1 (1982), Toby 1 wfg Blow Up Toby Dog, Topps 1, 2 wfgs and Flyer for No 1, Music Star (Xmas 1973), 3 issues of Romeo (1970s) and Tracy 17 [vg+/fn] (18)

A wonderful example of a carburetted, dry-sump, UK car that has been maintained well throughout its life.CEH 677T dates from March 1978 and has been enjoyed by its present owner since July 2011Considerable sums have been invested to restore the 308’s bodywork to its former gloryRepair panels to lower parts of door skins and door casings, lower parts of front wings between wheel arches and doors and the wheel archesAt 74,000 miles, a major engine and gearbox rebuild was carried out by Italia AutosportThis work included, new valves (all-steel valves replacing the original sodium-filled inlet valves), new valve guides and valve stem oil seals, valve seats re-cut, and the cylinder heads skimmedNew liners, pistons and rings, main bearings and big-end shells were fitted. New synchro-rings were fitted to all gears and all timing belts, clutch, HT-leads and various smaller items including fastenings and seals were all replacedNow showing 76,000 miles and good to go, it’s accompanied by its original toolkit and jack in their respective leather bags, the original Driver’s Handbook and the Service book which displays six service stamps from 1978 when the car was sold new until 1982This is a wonderful example of a carburetted, dry-sump, UK car that has been maintained well throughout its lifeOfficially introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1975, the 308 GTB’s styling was created by Pininfarina. The stunning two-seat coachwork was all new but incorporated some of the old magic by blending aspects of the Dino 206/246 with the later 365 GT4/BB. Styling cues from the Boxer were the dihedral groove at bumper level splitting top and bottom, the plunging nose and the sail panels reaching back to meet a shallower spoiler, whilst the conical side air intakes and recessed concave rear window were familiar from the Dino. The 308 GTB employed a tubular steel chassis with independent coil spring/wishbone suspension front and rear, complemented by anti-roll bars, adjustable dampers and powerful disc brakes. At its heart was a Formula One-derived, all-alloy, quad-camshaft, 3.0-litre V8 engine, allied to a transversely mounted five-speed gearbox.CEH 677T dates from March 1978 and has been enjoyed by just six owners, its present since July 2011. During our custodian’s ownership, considerable sums of money have been invested to restore the 308’s bodywork and bring it back to its former glory, including repair panels to lower parts of door skins and door casings, lower parts of front wings between wheel arches and doors and repairs to the wheel arches.All of this work carried out to a very high standard by Chris Gregory in Knaresborough and a full photographic record is in the car’s history file.Italia Autosport in Meltham were entrusted with the mechanical aspects of returning the Ferrari to top form and, at 74,000 miles, a major engine and gearbox rebuild was carried out by John Pogson’s team.This work included, new valves (all-steel valves replacing the original sodium-filled inlet valves), new valve guides and valve stem oil seals, valve seats re-cut, and the cylinder heads skimmed.No significant bore wear was found but the cylinder liners had belled out at their bases, therefore new liners, pistons and rings were fitted. None of the crankshaft journals was scored but new main bearing, and big-end shells were fitted in line with good engineering practice. New synchro-rings were fitted to all gears in the gearbox although none of them were worn out significantly. All timing belts, clutch, HT leads and various smaller items including fastenings and seals were all replaced at the time of the build as you would expect from such experienced engineers.Currently showing 76,000 miles, this lovely 308 is good to go. It’s accompanied by its original toolkit and jack in their respective leather bags, the original Driver’s Handbook and the Service book which displays 6 service stamps from 1978 when the car was sold new until 1982. All the invoices for service, repairs and MOTs from 1982 up to the present time are contained in a large lever-arch file.Genuine UK right-hand drive 308GTBs are becoming increasingly rare on today’s roads and after all the restoration work has been carried out, all a new owner has to do is jump in and enjoy the benefit of someone else’s efforts.This is a wonderful example of a carburetted, dry-sump, UK car that has been maintained well throughout its life.*Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain* SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTBYear: 1978Chassis Number: 24823Registration Number: 24823Transmission: ManualEngine Number: F106A021Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 76500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

The ultimate modern-day Ferrari; rare, coveted and with just 1,600 miles.One of only 599 examples ever made and just two owners in totalNew to a Japanese collection, then bought by our vendor from UK-specialists DK Engineering in 2015Just 2,577km (1,601 miles); never seen rain, superb condition throughoutAll manuals and factory toolkit are still in their original plastic bagsHigh specification in Rosso Corsa (not Rosso Scuderia) paintwork, Grigio Silverstone Opaco roof, full Alcantara interior with Tessuto inserts, Rosso stitching, stitched prancing horses and Rosso harnessesUnderstandably, Ferrari uses the coolest ‘go-faster’ tag in the known-universe sparingly. History shows that only twice before has ‘The Scuderia’ attached the ultimate mark of speed and desirability to the rear of a road car. Those two cars were the 1962 250GTO and the 1984 288GTO - both were defined by performance and an intention to go racing. ‘Gran Turismo Omologato’ is the full description, and homologation was the purpose in both cases, albeit with vastly differing outcomes. The 250 enjoyed a great career, but the 288 GTO was born of the Group B regulations that never delivered the Porsche 959-versus-GTO-at-Le-Mans battles we all craved – leaving it as simply the fastest and most desirable Ferrari road car of its day.So how does this new car, launched in 2010, based on a road machine and with no specific intention to go racing, justify the name? Well, according to Ferrari, it does so by taking much of the technology from the track-only 599XX and making it available with a numberplate: it ‘homologates’ the XX for road use. The aims of this project were, in fact, very simple. Besides translating some of the new technologies wrought through the XX project into a road application, the intention was to extract maximum circuit performance from the 599 package, but still retain enough usability for the car to be a viable road car.The 599 is not an obvious base for a lightweight sports car. It may boast an aluminium bodyshell, but it’s a big machine with a 6.0-litre V12 wedged between the front wheels. The path to sharper responses has of course embraced the standard methodology: make it lighter and add more power but it’s the sheer number and scope of the changes that impresses, helping to justify its 2010 price tag of £299,300 and underpins Ferrari’s assertion that this is much closer to being a 599XX with numberplates than a 599 HGTE-Plus.For starters, engine power rises from 612bhp to a staggering 661bhp; internal friction has been reduced by 12% through all manner of tweaks: DLC (Diamond Like Coating) for the tappets, super-finished cam lobes, a new shape for the crankshaft weights and a new design of piston skirt. The compression ratio rose from 11.2 to 11.9 and the breathing was completely overhauled.Ferrari has crafted a new aluminium intake system that uses shorter runners and saves 2kg, the exhaust system is ‘hydroformed’ – effectively blown into shape, thereby avoiding the heavy seams that come with even the best welding. The process thins the metal from 1.5mm to 0.8mm and saves a remarkable 15kg over a standard system and throughout the car, an impressive 100kg has been shed.Gear ratios are down 6%, the car now hitting its claimed 208 mph maximum on the 8400rpm rev-limiter. If the engine work is comprehensive, the chassis goes even further: new springs, dampers, electronic systems, wheels, tyres and a new generation of carbon-ceramic brake that uses, for the first time in a road car, a ceramic pad material. At Fiorano the car is brutally fast, lapping a second faster than any other Ferrari, and that’s despite weighing 300kg more than a 430 Scuderia.The GTO’s list of go-faster aids is bewildering. It uses the now familiar F1-Trac system to harness those 661 horses, but it now has SCM2, which is a second-generation ‘Skyhook’ damper – the type with magnetized fluid that can alter viscosity through electric current. The main difference on the GTO is that it is fitted with three accelerometers from the XX that relay real-time data to SCM2, whereas the GTB’s dampers have to use approximate data. It’s very, very clever stuff.The latest F1 automated manual is superb, giving 60m/s shifts at Fiorano (that’s 40m/s faster than a GTB) yet able to slur the action in town.The noise? The outside world is treated to about four-fifths of the Le Mans soundtrack but, in its upper reaches, the V12 gets sharp, angry and altogether glorious. Performance is other-worldly, Ferrari claims it’ll do a standing km in 19.9sec, which makes it one of the fastest cars ever made in 2010.You could go on about this machine for an entire website - the thinner glass is 5.5kg lighter, forged wheels and titanium bolts save an eye-popping 22kg, and Sabelt’s snug carbon seats trim another 17kg. It’s a detail masterpiece, a track genius, a road tonic and yet another great Ferrari. Oh, and it fully deserves the badge.The car presented here is as close to a new 599 GTO as you are likely to find, a 2011 example with just over 1,600 miles covered and, in a condition, which wholly reflects this. The car has a very high specification with Rosso Corsa (not Rosso Scuderia) paintwork, Grigio Silverstone Opaco roof, full Alcantara interior with Tessuto inserts, Rosso stitching, stitched prancing horses and Rosso harnesses. It is supplied with all of its original and complete book-pack (its specification-specific Classiche document was retained by the original owner, but ordering a replacement from Ferrari is straightforward), covers, radio/key code cards and spare key.Being offered for sale from a discerning private collector of best-of-the-best classic and modern-classic cars, this GTO has been serviced / looked after by the famous 'Cornes' dealership of Japan, then DK Engineering and Dick Lovett Ferrari in the UK, and is undoubtedly one of the best examples available anywhere. Bought by our vendor in 2015 from DK Engineering who described it as 'an exceptional example', going on to say in an accompanying letter in the history file 'it is without doubt one of the best condition cars we have seen recently, especially in regards to the underside (of the car) which I looked closely at in the process of the service and PDI carried out in our workshops'. There is all the reassurance you could want about its ownership/servicing in Japan, its meticulous transportation to the UK (photos & paperwork etc.) and its subsequent full inspection with one of the UK's most revered Ferrari specialists. Regarded by many Ferrari enthusiasts as ‘ultimate modern-day Ferrari’, with that tangible GTO magic well and truly present, the associated kudos of knowing what that really is, and enough power and go to satisfy the demands of drivers seeking thrills from any one of the current crop of supercars, the 599 GTO might just be the high-tide mark for normally aspirated, big-engined sportscars full-stop.*Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain* SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599 GTOYear: 2011Chassis Number: ZFF70RDJ000179278Registration Number: RA11 HFJTransmission: Semi-autoEnClick here for more details and images

Collection of Seven American Basketball Pennants including Two x Phoenix Suns, Pacers, Orlando Magic, Alonzo and Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon

A ‘TENGU AND DRAGON’ BRONZE SPHERE, WAFTING ON A MONUMENTAL WAVEJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)This is an exceptional bronze ensemble, reminiscent of one of the most iconic images of modern art, the Great Wave of Kanagawa, created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1831. The ingenuity of this composition is quite unique, as it depicts an enormous wave about to crash down upon frail crabs and octopuses beneath, while the cresting foam on top wraps around a bronze sphere, neatly incised with a dragon holding the magic pearl, and a crow-beaked karasu tengu about to take off from its peak. The waves altogether form a frame through which we observe the ‘floating’ sphere. The inevitable breaking, that we seem to await, creates a ‘magic’ tension in this artwork. Please note this bronze can also be used as a censer.HEIGHT 51 cmWEIGHT 6.8 kgCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of use, old wear and superficial scratches, some casting flaws and pitting, minuscule dents and nicks here and there, minimal warping, some corrosion to underside of base, overall exactly as expected for a bronze of this size and age. Fine, naturally grown deep-brown patina overall. Provenance: From a private collection Paris, France.The ‘Kanagawa’ wave has been influential on generations of artists both in the East and the West. The energy it conveys echoes similar approaches to render the sublime of nature in 19th century European artistic movements. In summer of 1888, Van Gogh had written passionately to his brother that “These waves are claws, you can feel it. Ah well, if we made the color very correct or the drawing very correct, we wouldn’t create those emotions”. (Letter 676 to Theo van Gogh)The dragon is associated with a wealth of legend and symbolism in old Japan, signifying both the holy nature of Shinto and the wisdom of Buddhism. Representations of the dragon are found from the earliest historical period, wall paintings in the stone tomb chambers of the Kofun era (4th - 7th centuries) together with tiger, phoenix, and gryphon. In Shinto mythology, the deity Ryujin is a dragon who lives under the sea and bears a jewel that controls the tides.The tengu, or Heavenly Sentinel, is a legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion. Buddhism long held that they were disruptive demons and harbingers of war. Their image gradually softened, however, into one of protective, if still dangerous, spirits of the mountains and forests. Literature comparison: For a silver ornament of a dragon and crystal sphere see Joe Earle, Splendors of Meiji, Treasures of Imperial Japan, Masterpieces from the Khalili, pl. 135.

A collection of 24 colour magic lantern slides

An Edwardian magic lantern projector, together with a collection of over seventy glass slides in two fitted boxes.

A magic lantern, together with 5 glass slides that depict bible verses

SELECTION OF VINTAGE COLLECTABLESincluding a pipe and a cheroot holder; a vesta case marked for The Rivet Bolt & Nut Co. Ltd. Glasgow, magnifying glasses; a Quaich; a selection of magic lantern slides - mostly images of New York; an AA car badge numbered 4C08695, various match boxes and books; a small brass fishing reel; a letter opener in the form of a Samurai sword, etc., 2 trays

A magic lantern (converted to electricity) with approx forty three assorted slides of mainly childhood interest (one cracked)

Boxed Games, to include, Wasgij Puzzle, Dynamo Magic Tricks, Frustration, etc, V.R. Box Reality Glasses, etc. Lonsdale shoes, gloves, pads, weights, etc.

A collection of 20 books and booklets on Magic, Conjuring, Card Tricks etc, including [Wiljalba Frikell]: 'The Magician's Own Book...Containing Ample Instructions for Recreations in Chemistry, Acoustics, Pneumatics, Legerdemain, Prestidigitation...Performances with Cups and Balls, Eggs, Hats, Flowers, Coin, Books, Cards...Glasses, Dice, Knives, &c., &c.', edited W.H. Cremer, London, John Camden Hotten, [1871], frontis + illustrations in text as called for, xii,325pp + [30] publishers catalogue of adverts for new books for 1872 at end, original pictorial cloth gilt; C. Lang Neil: 'The Modern Conjurer and Drawing-Room Entertainer', London, Hamley Bros. & C. Arthur Pearson, 1903, 1st UK edition, numerous ills. from photos in text throughout, 414,[2]pp, original cloth gilt (worn); E. Burger & R.E. Neale: 'Magic & Meaning [Expanded]', Seattle, Hermetic Press, 2009, 2nd edition expanded, 2nd impression, original cloth gilt, dust wrapper; Will Dexter (edited): 'Magic Circle Magic', London, Harry Clarke, 1963, leaf after contents stating this copy No. 303 of "a restricted first edition", 265pp, original leatherette gilt; Ben Harris: 'Gellerism Revealed (The Psychology and Methodology Behind the Geller Effect)', Micky Hades International, 1985, 95pp, original spiral bound printed wraps; 'H.M. Vakil's Cigam Magic The India's Only Magical Monthly', Calcutta, March 1955, Vol.2 No.16, [8]pp, original pictorial printed wraps; G. Buckingham: 'It's Easier Than You Think', 1952, 1st edition, original boards gilt; Jean Hugard & F. Braue: 'The Royal Road to Card Magic', 1954, 3rd impression, original cloth; plus 12 others similar (20)

George Ewart Evans, collection of 14 titles, eleven 1st editions (of which 3 signed/signed and inscribed), three 2nd edition/reprints, includes 'Ask the Fellows who Cut the Hay', 1952, 2nd edition, 'The Horse in the Furrow', 1960, 1st edition, 'Acky', 1973, 1st, signed and inscribed, 'Horse Power & Magic', 1979, 1st, signed, 'The Strength of the Hills', 1979, 1st, signed, etc, each original cloth, all in dust wrappers barring 'Welsh Short Stories' (14)

George Ewart Evans, collection 20 titles, mainly 1st editions, several signed/with autograph letters, including: 'The Voices of the Children', Cardiff, Penmark Press, 1947, 1st edition, signed and inscribed to front pastedown, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'Ask the Fellows who Cut the Hay', Faber, 1956, 1st edition, ills. by Thomas Bewick, original cloth, dust wrapper (wrapper laminated to boards), 'The Horse in the Furrow', ill. C.E. Tunnicliffe, Faber, 1960, 1st edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Pattern Under the Plough', ill. David Gentleman, Faber, 1966, 1st edition, George Ewart Evans double sided autograph letter signed to a J. Ewart (possibly his brother?), addressed from 19 The Street, Brooke, Norfolk, 1983, loosely inserted, plus J.E. Davies pictorial bookplates to front pastedown and front end paper, the former signed George Ewart evans, the latter signed David Gentleman, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Farm and the Village', Faber, 1969, 1st edition in wrapper, 'Where Beards Wag All', illustrated David Gentleman, Faber, 1970, 1st edition, George Ewart Evans 2 page ALS to a Mr Davies, addressed from Brooke, Norfolk, 1981, tipped in at front, 2 J.E. Davies bookplates signed by George Ewart Evans and David Gentleman respectively, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'Tools of Their Trades', New York, 1971, 1st US edition, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Leaping Hare', Faber, 1972, 1st edition, George Ewart Evans double sided ALS to J. Ewart, addressed from Brooke, Norfolk, 1983, loosely inserted, J.E. Davies bookplate to front paste down signed George Ewart Evans, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Days That We Have Seen', 1975, UK 1st edition in wrapper, 'Let Dogs Delight', 1975, UK 1st edition in wrapper, 'From Mouths of Men', 1976, UK 1st in wrapper, 'Horse Power & Magic', 1979 UK 1st in wrapper, 'The Strength of the Hills', ill. D Gentleman, 1983 UK 1st in wrapper, George Ewart Evans ALS to J. Ewart, addressed from Brooke, 1983, loosely inserted together with 3 colour photographs in tipped in envelope at front, J.E. Davies bookplate to front paste down signed by George Ewart Evans and David Gentleman, piece of card attached beneath further signed and inscribed by George Ewart Evans, plus 7 others by or related to him (20)

King Penguin series, a complete set of 76 volumes, 1939-1959, comprising 72 first editions and 4 revised editions/reprints, all original pictorial boards (some bumped/worn/small part losses to backstrips), 26 in dust wrappers, includes John Piper 'Romney Marsh', 1950, 1st edition, No.55, 16 colour plates plus ills in text and words by John Piper; 'Life in an English Village', 1949, 1st edition, No.49, 16 lithographs by Edward Bawden; plus firsts in wrappers of 'Magic Books from Mexico', 1953, 'Egyptian Paintings', 1954, etc etc (76)

A SWAROVSKI SCS MAGIC OF DANCE 2004 EDITION OF ANNA, with box and certificate, H 17 cm, W 20 cm

A SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL 'MAGIC OF DANCE' FIGURE OF ISADORA, with box, H 20 cm

An early 20th century magic lantern projector, later electrical conversion, in wooden case, with sets of pond life samples and novelty slides

Ibrahim El Dessouki (Egypt, born 1969 )Portrait of the Artist Hend Adnan oil on canvas, framedsigned Ibrahim El Dessouki and dated '99' in Arabic, executed in 199950 x 35cm (19 11/16 x 13 3/4in).Footnotes:Provenance:Property from a private collection, AlexandriaNote:This work has been authenticated by the Artist himself'Art, be it poetry, visual art, drama or dance, is the transformation of what is real into magic, and converting what is magical into a tangible reality, for we perceive that there are, beyond those infantile voices, even more primordial voices. We artists guess the being of those most archaic voices; deeper, and more sagacious - spoken in a language of legend, yet we feel them as not mere legend, but simultaneously as dream and symbol'- Ibrahim El DessoukiBonhams is delighted to be presenting this powerful and enigmatic piece by Ibrahim El Dessouki depicting his wife, the Egyptian female artist Hend Adnan. El Dessouki's painting style is defined by his unique treatment of paint, accentuated by his ability to create subtle changes in its texture; his unusual use of negative space; and his deft manipulation of shadow and light. The artist's painting genres encompass portraiture, landscape and still life and captures his own unique and hypnotic perspective of the soul and essence of Egypt and its people. This painting is heavily influenced by ancient Egyptian paintings and sculptures and beautifully captures the sitters strong Egyptian features such as the prominent eyebrows, jet black hair and elegant resting hand and full lips.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com