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Mathematics.- Galilei (Galileo) Mathematical Discourses concerning Two New Sciences relating to Mechanicks and Local Motion, in Four Dialogues, translated by Thomas Weston, second edition in English, title in red and black, engraved plate of tables, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, advertisement leaf at end, with early ink manuscript equations and diagrams to title and some other marginalia and underlining, title lightly soiled and stained, some other water-staining, S1 torn and repaired, modern panelled sprinkled calf, red morocco label, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box, 4to, for J. Hooke, 1730. ⁂ The first modern textbook of physics and the foundation of the modern science of mechanics. The two new sciences mentioned in the title are the engineering science of strength of materials and the mathematical science of kinematics. The first English translation was by Thomas Salusbury, published in 1665, but many copies were destroyed the following year during the Great Fire of London.

'Father of British forensic medicine'.- Archive of material relating to Alfred Swaine Taylor and his family, including Penard (Dr. Louis) Des Frais Judiciaires en ce qui concerne les Médecins légistes, with an A.L.s. from the author to Taylor loosely inserted, foxing, original printed wrappers, foxing, Versailles, 1873; and c. 30 drawings, including a few of the Elgin Marbles, some annotated by Taylor; a manuscript on the Italian language, with accompanying dialogues by Taylor, a folio account book of the Cancellor family (Taylor's in-laws), contemporary vellum, 1802-32; and 4 diaries/commonplace books by his daughter Edith Caroline Taylor, v.s., [c. 1802-71] (c. 70 pieces).⁂ Taylor (1806-80) was an English toxicologist, medical writer, and early experimenter in photography (developing the use of hyposulphate of lime as a fixing agent). His publications and appearances as an expert witness in several high profile murder cases earned him the title the 'father of British forensic medicine' (Louis Rosenfeld).

Poetry.- Battle of Trafalgar.- [Poetry], manuscript, c. 40pp., in The Universal Cash-Book and Newcastle Pocket Diary, for...1780, 2 parts in 1, unrecorded edition, defective, H2 hole within text, stained, lightly browned, contemporary limp sheep, covers detached, worn, 8vo, [c.1805].⁂ Poems include "Written after the glorious battle of Trafalgar in which 22 sail of the line were taken and destroyed" (unpublished) and "Bonaparte's Coronatione. An Imperial Ode", along with other references to Nelson and Trafalgar.

Slavery.- American commonplace book, manuscript, 89pp., some staining, lightly browned, contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, spine ends and corners worn, joints starting, but holding firm, lightly stained, rubbed, small 4to, [?District of Columbia], [c. 1850].⁂ With a section devoted to the slavery question in the District of Columbia, and the conflicts between North and South. This section is headed 'Mr. Stanton's Lecture Feb. 22d.', i.e. the American abolitionist and social reformer Henry Brewster Stanton. Included is a 2pp. transcript of a speech to the Legislature of Vermont regarding slavery, which begins 'You are clothed with power for the most important purposes'. Vermont was the first colony to abolish slavery (2nd July, 1777), whereas it was not so in the District of Columbia until 16th April, 1862.

Ballantyne (Robert Michael, author, 1825-94) Erling the Bold a tale of The Norse Sea-Kings, autograph manuscript signed, title, 2pp. of preface and 386pp., numerous corrections, slightly browned, later ink inscription on fly-leaf: "Given me by J.G. Ballantyne (son of R.M. Ballantyne) March 1927 H.N. Bonar", early 20th century buckram, red morocco label on spine, edges uncut, 8vo, "RMB July...", 1869. ⁂ Ballantyne's "principal achievement was his corpus of tales of manly boys in exotic locations, tales which opened to young readers the imperial prospect of a wide world to explore and exploit. Following the lead of Marryat and other previous writers, Ballantyne adapted the Robinson Crusoe model for Victorian boys and influenced subsequent Scottish writers such as R. L. Stevenson, who admired as a boy Ballantyne's works and their author, 'an exceedingly good-looking, dark, full-bearded man' (Stevenson, 226) he later acknowledged in the verses prefacing Treasure Island (1883)." - Oxford DNB.

Calligraphic manuscript.- Moore (Marie E.K., calligrapher).- Arnold (Matthew) The Merman, calligraphic manuscript on vellum, title and 8pp., in black ink, title and initials with border decoration in gold and colours, initials with miniature watercolour illustrations, 2 devotional manuscript calligraphic quotes on vellum loosely inserted, original vellum, title lettered direct on upper cover, vellum yellowed, 2 cloth ties, 4to (282 x 217mm), Camberwell, 1925.

Calligraphic manuscript.- Bacon (Francis) Of Gardens, calligraphic manuscript on vellum, title and 19pp., in black ink, title and initials with border decoration in gold, blue, red and green, original vellum, title lettered direct on upper cover, vellum soiled, 2 cloth ties (1 torn with loss), spine splitting, 4to (265 x 210mm), [c. 1925].

Calligraphic manuscript.- Sussex, Worthing.- G. (D.) Andante... Out on the downs surrounding the town of Worthing..., calligraphic manuscript, on thick paper, 15pp., illuminated coat of arms of the town of Worthing and initials in gold, blue and red, original morocco, gilt, g.e., folio, 1948.

17th century book list.- Gadbury (John) Genethlialogia [grace]; Or, The doctrine of nativities, containing the whole art of directions, and annual revolutions: whereby, any man...may be enabled to discover the most remarkable and occult accidents of his life, 2 parts in 1, initial and final ff. blank, engraved portrait frontispiece, title in red and black, engraved diagrams in text, tables, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, 17th and 18th century ink notes and signatures to endpapers, K4 small hole within text, with loss of a couple of letters, water-stained, some spotting and creasing, lightly browned, contemporary calf, upper cover all leather lost and detached, worn, [Wing G84], 4to, Printed by Ja: Cottrel, for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-Eagle neer the west-end of Pauls, 1658.⁂ With a manuscript book list or library catalogue (dated 1674), and 18th century medical receipts to endpapers. Provenance: 'John Duckin, his libe[r], 1670'; 'Tho. Beeke, his liber. Anno 1713'; 'William Beeke, His Book, 1766' (ink inscriptions to endpapers).

Urbigerus (Baro) Aphorismi Urbigerani, or Certain Rules, Clearly Demonstrating the Three Infallible ways of Preparing the Grand Elixir or Circulatum Majus of the Philosophers, first English edition, engraved frontispiece, extensive notes to front and rear endpapers, and some to text margins in neat contemporary hand with cabalistic symbols, front endpapers and other rear f. detached, lower corner to first few ff. of endpapers with some loss, slightly affecting manuscript notes, some damp-staining to corners, contemporary sheep, rather worn, [Duveen 593; Wing A3528], 8vo, for Henry Faithhorne, 1690.⁂ Baro, Baru or Baron Urbigerus was a seventeenth-century writer on natural philosophy and alchemy. This is Urbigerus' foundational work on the Grand Elixir, the Circulatum majus, and all things adept on the Great Work of alchemy. It is a collection of 100 aphorisms which claims to set out completely the theory of the alchemical work and the preparation of the Philosopher's Stone.

NO RESERVE Account book.- [Saunders (Richard)], "Cardanus Rider". Riders (1694). British Merlin bedeckt with many delightful varieties and useful verities, printed in red and black, anatomical woodcut in text, inter-leaved with 17pp. of a manuscript account book for the year 1694 and 2pp. of veterinary recipes, occasional staining, lightly browned, contemporary calf, upper cover detached, rubbed and scuffed, [Wing A2262], Printed by Edw. Jones, for the Company of Stationers, 1694; and 2 others, 17th century works with annotations, 1 by William Prynne, 12mo & small 4to (3)⁂ Detailed expenses and other financial transactions include 'Mr. Mylam ye coachmaker'; 'Barker ye Carrier'; and wages for domestic staff.

Economics.- Smith (John) Chronicon Rusticum-Commerciale; or, Memoirs of Wool, &c..., 2 vol., first edition, half-title in vol.1, list of subscribers, light spotting to vol.2, cropped, modern half calf, spines gilt, red calf labels, T.Osborne, 1747 § Gee (Joseph) The Trade and Navigation of Great-Britain Considered, third edition, cropped, modern calf, spine faded, [Goldsmiths' 6835; Sabin 26827], by Sam Buckley, 1731 § [Pilkington (Matthew)] An Infallible Scheme to pay the Publick Debt of this Nation in Six Months, 23pp., first London edition, with price to foot of title corrected in manuscript to "threepence", a little soiled, stitched in old drab wrappers, soiled and frayed, [Teerink 958], Re-printed for H.Whittridge, 1732 § History of the Dutch Usurpations..., only edition, modern boards, 1712, 8vo (5)⁂ The first mentioned is the first major work on the wool trade to be written in English, opposing restrictions on the exportation of wool. The third item was originally published in Dublin in 1731 and attributed to Jonathan Swift, but repudiated by him and later reattributed by Teerink.

Russo-Chinese Bank, $5, Tientsin, 1/14 September 1903, serial number A001623, red on green and multicolour underprint, English text on one side, Russian on the other, with a different manuscript signature on each side, a very scarce Nissen & Arnold printing, beautifully embossed serial numbers, original paper, although a little toned and with a few edge splits, mainly along the central fold, overall extremely fine and an incredibly rare note, particularly in this beautiful condition Pick S572 £10,000-£15,000

Vladivostok, Russian-American Grill, 2 Rubles, 1919, blue print, denomination in red, in English one side and Russia on the other, a manuscript signature in red, a presentable very fine, interesting and very scarce £200-£260 --- This note was issued for use at an American Grill in Vladivostok, catering to the American Expeditionary Force, a contingency of 8,000 American armed forces dispatched to Siberia 1918-19 to aid the White armies fighting the Soviets during the Russian Revolution. American and British troops landed at Vladivostok where they were garrisoned for over a year, largely abandoned by the Wilson administration and eventually withdrew after it became apparent that the Red Army was going to assume control over Russia. Photograph not included in lot

De Nationale Bank der Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek (Beperkt), 1 Pond, 1 June 1892, serial number A-11715, four manuscript signatures, split and rejoined with tape on reverse, multiple pinholes, otherwise an attractive fine example, scarce Pick 48a £1,000-£1,500

Bank of Ireland, £1, Dublin, 3 March 1840, serial number B/A 62319, manuscript signature, lovely clean paper, a few pinholes and tiny internal splits at folds, minor graffiti on reverse, overall an attractive fine and an extremely rare early note PMI BA 31, Pick 35 £8,000-£10,000

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £1, 4 November 1924, serial number C/X 7893, manuscript Keith signature, pair of staple holes, fresh and strong paper, about very fine and scarce PMI BB 63 £120-£160

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £1, 8 November 1928, serial number D/Z 1753, manuscript Allen signature, very minor split in top margin, original paper, fine and scarce PMI BB 64 £80-£120

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £20, 9 November 1939, serial number D7558, manuscript Knott signature, fresh and clean, a lovely original good very fine, only 3000 notes issued for this date PMI BB 78, Pick 129b £200-£260

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £50, 10 August 1940, serial number B.3806, manuscript Wall signature, one pair of staple holes and some graffiti on reverse but wonderfully fresh and original paper, very fine and a nice looking example PMI BB 83, Pick 130b £200-£260

The National Bank Limited, £10, 10 August 1914, serial number A72809, manuscript signature, no holes, tears or graffiti, completely original paper, fine and rare, particularly in this condition PMI NA 51, Pick 211a £2,600-£3,200

Northern Banking Company Limited, £1, 1 July 1918, black serial number C33215, 66 branches, manuscript Smyth signature, lightly pressed, fine and rare PMI NR 46, Pick 256a £1,000-£1,500 --- This the Paper Money of Ireland plate note

Northern Banking Company Limited, £5, 5 October 1921, serial number A17273, manuscript Bristow signature, original fine, the first date of issue, very scarce PMI NR 56, Pick 260a £600-£800

Ulster Bank Limited, £10, 1 February 1917, serial number B11817, manuscript Russell signature, historic damage and staining due to damp conditions, particularly to left side of note, but original and reasonably strong paper, about fine and rare PMI UB 35, Pick 384 £1,000-£1,500

Ulster Bank Limited, £1, 1 June 1929, serial number 182177, manuscript Irvine signature, clean and original paper, very fine PMI UB 47b, Pick 306 £80-£120

Ulster Bank Limited, £1, 1 October 1930, serial number 358427, manuscript Gore signature, one cross in crayon on reverse, clean and original paper, good very fine but much nicer than the great might suggest PMI UB 47b, Pick 306 £80-£120

Ulster Bank Limited, £20, 1 June 1929, serial number 2015, manuscript Gore signature, original paper, small amount of rust at low centre, some splits and small holes, very good to about fine and scarce PMI UB 50, Pick 309 £120-£160

Ulster Bank Limited, £20, 1 January 1943, serial number 12979, manuscript Williams signature, an original and attractive very fine, scarce in this grade PMI UB 59, Pick 318 £180-£240

Ulster Bank Limited, £20, 1 April 1943, serial number 19757, manuscript Niblock signature, a few edge nicks, original very fine and an attractive example PMI UB 59, Pick 318 £180-£240

Ulster Bank Limited, £20, 1 January 1944, serial number 22176, manuscript Larmour signature, a few small stains but a very attractive original about extremely fine PMI UB 59, Pick 318 £220-£280

Ulster Bank Limited, £20, 1 January 1948, serial number 28942, manuscript Williams signature, original paper with good embossing, one central fold, good extremely fine and scarce in this grade PMI UB 59, Pick 318 £260-£320

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £5, 3 July 1913, serial number A/K 5456, manuscript Crawford signature, original about fine, attractive and very scarce PMI BB 51c, Pick 151 £1,500-£2,000

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £100, 3 May 1923, serial number A5474, manuscript Smyth signature, original and fresh about uncirculated to uncirculated and very scarce in this grade PMI BB 87, Pick 131a £1,000-£1,500

Belfast Banking Company Limited, £100, 3 December 1963, serial number A.12528, manuscript Williamson signature, lightly pressed, extremely fine and an attractive example PMI BB 90, Pick 131d £600-£800

Northern Bank Limited, £50, 1 January 1943, serial number N-I/A 5858, manuscript Russell signature, superb original paper, light handling, hint of a central fold, good extremely fine to about uncirculated, scarce PMI NR 83, Pick 182 £800-£1,200

Ulster Bank Limited, £10, 1 January 1908, serial number A3252, manuscript Patton signature, strong, fresh and clean paper, technically good fine but appears far nicer, an extremely scarce first date of issue PMI UB 35, Pick 384 £1,800-£2,200

Ulster Bank Limited, £1 (2), 6 May 1929, serial number 19704 and 2 November 1931, serial number 646676, manuscript Gore signatures, both original paper, good very fine and very fine (2 notes) PMI UB 47a,b, Pick 306 £80-£120

Ulster Bank Limited, £100, 1 January 1943, serial number 2777, manuscript Niblock signature, original good fine PMI UB 61, Pick 320 £280-£340

Bank of Scotland, £1, 9 April 1879, serial number A/M 150/495, printed Bell and one other manuscript signature, fresh and original paper, good fine and extremely rare as a fully issued note, a very attractive and graffiti-free example PMS BA 79f, Pick 65 £1,500-£2,000

British Linen Company, £1, 12 September 1888, serial number Y 105/782, Martine and one other manuscript signature, stained but fresh and original paper, about fine and rare, the first date and prefix of issue PMS BL 44e, S170d £800-£1,000

British Linen Bank, £20, 31 March 1911, serial number B/3 2/262, two manuscript signatures, fresh and original paper, good fine to about very fine and very rare PMS BL 57a £2,000-£2,600

Union Bank of Scotland, £5, 1 August 1914, serial number A 935/184, two manuscript signatures, several foxing spots, original paper, about very fine, scarce PMS UB 58, Pick S806 £600-£800

Clydesdale Bank Limited, £1, 21 October 1908, serial number 8153302, Dewar and one other manuscript signature, a beautifully fresh and original example with no holes, tears or graffiti, about very fine and scarce PMS CL 14a, Pick 181a £500-£700

Sheffield Bank, for Coats, Smales, Barron, Smith, Green & Co., 1 Guinea, 2 September 1798, serial number 709, manuscript signature, strengthened with paper tabs on reverse, very good, very scarce and an early date Outing 1932a £150-£200

North of Scotland & Town & County Bank Limited, £1, 1 March 1916, serial number B0341/0772, two manuscript signatures, in PMG holder 25, very fine, retouched, annotations but scarce regardless PMS NS 26b, Pick S629 £200-£260

Royal Bank of Scotland, 20 Shillings or £1, 6 May 1824, serial number 792/615, two manuscript signatures, annotation on reverse, a fresh and original good fine, very rare PMS RB 30b £600-£800

Royal Bank of Scotland, 20 Shillings or £1, 6 May 1824, serial number 792/615, two manuscript signatures, annotation on reverse, multiple pinholes, and a few spindle holes, very good, rare PMS RB 30b £400-£500

Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 10 March 1917, serial number U 497/244, Lunan and one other manuscript signature, fresh, clean and original paper, an entirely problem-free good very fine example PMS RB 53e, Pick 316d £400-£500

Royal Bank of Scotland, £1, 25 November 1925, serial number L 648/239, Speed and one additional manuscript signature, original about extremely fine, a lovely example PMS RB 53g, Pick 316e £300-£400

National Bank of Scotland, 1 Guinea, 11 October 1825, serial number A53/240, two manuscript signatures, small edge splits at folds repaired with stamp tape, probably when still in circulation, some annotations on reverse but obverse clean, fresh and original paper, overall about fine and very rare PMS NA 2, Pick 239A £1,500-£2,000

National Bank of Scotland Limited, £1, 15 May 1916, serial number J476-815, Samuel and one other manuscript signature, an original very fine PMS NA 29, Pick 248a £200-£260

Montrose Banking Co., £1, 2 May 1814 (printed), serial number 1/209, two manuscript signatures, arms at top left, embossed revenue stamp, several ‘paid’ handstamps, handstamps and annotations on reverse, lovely paper quality, very fine, a superb example of the very rare note PMS MO 1a £1,500-£2,000

EPHEMERA, BRIGHTON. A collection of ephemera relating to Brighton property and land, including a sale notice and 'Particulars and Conditions of Sale, of Several Valuable Pieces of Land… at Brighton… On Wednesday, the 21st of June, 1797' with marginalia detailing realised prices, an autograph letter dated 1821 relating to intended houses on Edward Street with pen and ink elevation, an annotated hand-coloured sketch of 'a Plan for a New Street in Brighthelmstone' circa 1820, a manuscript volume titled 'Memoranda relative to, or descriptive of, the Real Estates of William or Sarah Dillwyn, and their respective Titles thereto' and approximately 22 legal documents relating to No. 4 and No. 5 Cannon Place, Brighton.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

AUTOGRAPHS. A collection of autographs, including an autograph letter signed in ink by Oswold Mosley, dated 5/7/22, a manuscript document signed and sealed by the notary public of Florida, dated 1847, a typed letter signed in ink by Douglas Fairbanks, dated 29th September 1952, and other letters, clipped signatures and related ephemera signed by notables including Thomas Crofton Croker, Samuel Baker, Colin Davis, Gerald Kelly, Basil Cameron, Richard Barham, documents related to sale of land in Canada dated 1849 and 1866 and a framed photograph of Queen Alexandra with facsimile signature.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

EPHEMERA. A collection of ephemera, including an album containing approximately 42 mounted photographs of the Lake District, album leaves 245 x 365mm., together with a group of mounted and loose photographs, 2 posters advertising 'The Footpath' Journal 1895 and 'Zig Zag' Illustrated Newspaper 1872 and 2 Latin manuscript documents on vellum, one with a wax seal.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

EPHEMERA. A collection of mixed ephemera, including a lottery advertisement dated 1805, a manuscript note relating to Thomas Topham the 'Strong Man of Islington' recording his lift of 1836 pounds in Moor Fields in 1741, sketches, prints, printed advertisements, manuscript document fragments, discharge letters, probate documents and an album advertising B.V.C. Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

EPHEMERA. A collection of ephemera, including an autograph letter signed by George Campbell 6th Duke Argyll addressed to [Beau] Brummell, concluding 'adieu I have no scandal or news to tell you', paper watermarked 1816, 120 x 185mm., a vellum-bound manuscript inventory of household goods dating 1792-1793, a small scrap book containing mounted prints and manuscript verse, a leather-bound account book circa 1853-1870, a manuscript prompt copy of 'Paul Pry' dated 1825, an indenture dated 1778 between George O'Brein, Earl of Egremont and Joseph Barwick of Bushgill head in the Parish of Wigton, manuscript journal fragment dated 14 November 1853, New York, manuscript leaves titled 'On the Dreadful Hurricane which happened in Kent on the 19th of Augt. 1763', a papal bull dated 1705 and a manuscript leaf relating to a recipe for 'An infallible cure for the bite of a mad-dog brought from Tonquin by Sir George Cobb Bart'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

EPHEMERA. Two endpaper leaves signed in black ink by Queen Mary, dated July 27th 1921 and 28th July 1926, together with a small group of manuscript ephemera and letters including two autograph letters signed by George Baden-Powell, an autograph letter signed by John Adams-Acton and a clipped sample of handwriting of Mr Henry Pollexfen counsel against the Lady Alice Lisle.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

SCRAP ALBUMS. Three scrap albums containing a George IV Coronation Pass Ticket, mounted prints, manuscript verse, clipped postal covers and newspaper cuttings, together with a leather-bound crest album.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

AUTOGRAPH, ROYALTY. An autographed petition signed in ink by Queen Victoria permitting Lord William Townshend of Fordham Abbey, Cambridge, to use the surname Dunn-Gardner, September 1843, 200 x 317mm., together with a manuscript note of the fees incurred and a copy of The London Gazette, dated 1 September 1843, announcing name change.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.