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Click here to subscribeAn icon of the Evangelist Luke, c.1700, Russia, from an iconostasis, tempera on an asymmetrical wooden panel, 55 x 31cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Лука Евангелист» Около 1700г., Россия, из иконостаса Темпера на ассиметричной деревянной доске 55 х 31смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1
An icon of the Annunciation, 15th century, Russia, from an iconostasis, tempera on a shaped panel, 47.5 x 44.5cmProvenance: From the personal collection of the late Chris Martin-Zakheim, owner of Iconastas. Икона «Благовещение Пресвятой Богородицы» XV в., Россия, из иконостаса Темпера на куполообразной доске 47,5 х 44,5смПроисхождение: из частной коллекции покойного Криса Мартин-Захейма, владелца компании «Иконастас».
An icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God,c.1900, in 16th century Moscow School style, Russia, tempera and gold on wood, with Tretyakov painted inventory number '5666/' and Cyrillic 'GTG' partly legible, Okhran paper label and further paper labels verso, 35.3 x 29.2cm Provenance: Alexei Vikulevitch Morozov Collection;Tretyakov Gallery;presumably sold by Antikvariat in 1936;'The George R Hann Collection', sold Christie’s, New York, 17 April 1980, lot 6;Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.According to the Hann entry, it was exhibited:Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Collection of George R Hann, 12 January - 22 February 1944, no. 27.Syracuse, Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts, Collection of George R Hann, December 1944 - January 1945, no 14 Columbus, Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, Collection of George R Hann, 10 February - 10 March 1945, no. 14. Indianapolis, John Herron Art Museum, Collection of George R Hann, 25 March - 29 April 1945, no. 14. Oberlin, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Exhibition of Russian Icons from the Collection of George R. Hann, 29 April - 21 May 1945. St. Louis, The St. Louis Art Museum, Russian Icons and Objects of Ecclesiastical and Decorative Arts, 15 September - 15 October 1945.George Hann (1890-1979) was a pioneer of American aviation who assembled one of the world’s finest private collections of icons, mostly in the 1930s when the Soviet government released Russian treasures for sale abroad. Hann was committed to the study of the historical and religious significance of his collection which was offered in a sale at Christie’s the year after he died.The provenance of this icon is particularly distinguished having once belonged to the famous collector Alexei Vikulevitch Morozov, who bequeathed it to the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. It can be traced to a sale by the Moscow Antikvariat directly to George Hann from whom it was acquired in the landmark Christie’s sale.We are extremely grateful to Ivan Samarine and Richard Temple for their assistance with this catalogue entry.Икона «Успение Пресвятой Богородицы»Около 1900г., в стиле XVI в., Московская школа, Россия Дерево, темпера и золото; на обороте инвентаризационный номер Третьяковской галереи: 5666/ГТГ (частично видимо), бумажная наклейка «Охран» и другие бумажные пометки 35,3 х 29,2см Происхождение:Коллекция Морозова Алексея Викулевича, Третьяковская галереяНаверное проданная Антиквариатом в 1936г.Коллекция Джорджа Р. Ханна, проданная Кристиз, Нью Йорк, 17й Апреля. 1980г., лот 6йИконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1По данным Коллекции Ханна, её выставили:Сиракьюс, Музей изобразительного искусства Сиракьюса, Коллекция Джордж Р. Ханн, Декабр 1944г. – Январь 1945г., номер 27Колумбус, Галерея изобразительного искусства Колумбуса, 10й Февраля – 10й Марта, 1945г., номер 14Индианаполис, Музей искусства Джона Херрона, Выставка русских икон из Коллекции Джордж Р. Ханн, 29й Апреля – 21й Мая, 1945г.Сент-Луис, Сент-Луисский художественный музей, Русские иконы и предметы духовных и декоративных искусств, 15й Сентября – 15й Октября, 1945г. Джордж Ханн (1890-1979) был пионером американской авиации, который собирал одну из самых прекрасных в мире коллекций икон, особенно в 1930х годах, когда советское государство разрешал продажу русских сокровищ за границей. Ханн был приверженный изучению исторической и религиозной значимости своей коллекции, который выставили в торгах в Кристиз в году после его смерти. Происхождение этой иконы – исключительно выдающееся, так как она однажды была у известного коллекционера Алексея Викулевича Морозова, который завещал её Третьяковской галерее в Москве. Московский Антиквариат продал её прямо Джордж Ханн, от которого её приобрели в исторических торгах Кристиз.Мы чрезвычайно благодарны Ивану Самарине и Ричарду Темплу за помощь с этой каталогизацией.Condition report: This icon has not been submitted for radiocarbon-dating or other extensive laboratory testing. We are unable to specify if there are any earlier elements or exactly how much restoration has occurred. Crack to the lower part of the panel. Other smaller cracks, splits, knocks and chips. Rubbing and wear to paint and gilt. Evidence of retouching, repainting and possible restoration. Edge stripped back to the gesso since the Christie's sale. Panel slightly bowed. Copper strengthening brackets added to the back. Old holes, knocks and wear to the back. Please view additional photos to supplement the condition report. We strongly advise viewing this lot in person.
An icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, c.1600, Russia, tempera and gold on wood, 31 x 26cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Толгская Богоматерь» Около 1600г., Россия Дерево, темпера, золото 31 х 26смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Large amounts of loss to the edge/ frame. Apparent re-painting and restoration to areas throughout the icon. Splits and warping to panel. Generally in poor order. Please see photos for reference to condition.
A large icon of the Mother of God,c.1900, but in the earlier Novrogod School style, Russia, from a deisis, tempera on wood, with Tretyakov gallery label and painted inventory numbers verso, 84 x 36cmProvenance: From the personal collection of the late Chris Martin-Zakheim, owner of Iconastas.Tretyakov Gallery;The George R Hann Collection, sold Christie’s, New York, 17 April 1980, lot 50. This lot formed part of a deisis, which were sold as lots 49-53.According to the Hann entry, it was exhibited:Carnegie Institute 1944, no.52;The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1944.George Hann (1890-1979) was a pioneer of American aviation who assembled one of the world’s finest private collections of icons, mostly in the 1930s when the Soviet government released Russian treasures for sale abroad. Hann was committed to the study of the historical and religious significance of his collection, which was offered in a sale at Christie’s the year after he died.We are extremely grateful to Ivan Samarine and Richard Temple for their assistance with this catalogue entry.Большая икона «Богоматерь» Около 1900 г., в более раннем стиле Новгородской школы, Россия, из деисусаНа обороте клеймо Третьяковской галереи и рисованные инвентаризационные номераДерево, темпера 84 х 36см Происхождение:Третьяковская галереяКоллекция Джордж Р. Хан, проданная Кристис, Нью Йорк, 17 Апрелья, 1980, лот 50йПо данным Ханн, её выставили:Институт Карнеги, 1944, номер 52Метрополитен-музей, 1944Джордж Ханн (1890-1979) был пионером американской авиации, который собирал одну из самых прекрасных в мире коллекций икон, особенно в 1930х годах, когда советское государство разрешал продажу русских сокровищ за границей. Ханн был приверженный изучению исторической и религиозной значимости своей коллекции, которую выставили в торгах в Кристиз в году после его смерти.Мы чрезвычайно благодарны Ивану Самарине и Ричарду Темплу за помощь с этой каталогизацией.Condition report: This icon has not been submitted for radiocarbon-dating or other extensive laboratory testing. We are unable to specify if there are any earlier elements or exactly how much restoration has occurred, if any. Large chips, splits and losses. Knocks, rubbing and wear. Probable overpainting. Panel slightly warped. Has likely seen relatively recent restoration. Knocks, wear and damage to reverse. Please view additional images to supplement the condition report. Viewing in person is strongly advised.
An icon of the Mother of God of Kaplunovskaya,dated 1794, Russia, tempera on wood, within a silver gilt oklad, marks indistinct, 33 x 29cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Богородица Каплуновская» Датировка: 1794г., Россия Дерево, темпера, в серебряном окладе, с неясными марками 33 х 29смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Knocks, scratches and chips to edges and upper and lower sections from contact with the oklad. Cracks, knocks and losses to the paint. Panel slightly bowed. Tarnish, dents, scratches and knocks to oklad. Splits and holes. A small amount of apparent solder repair. Please see photos.
A large icon of St John the Forerunner,17th century, Greece, inscribed 'The supplication of George, Hieromonk and Treasurer of Halkidonas', tempera and gold on wood,88 x 76.5cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Большая икона «Иоанн Предтеча» XVII в., Греция, с надписью «Прошение святого Георгия, Иеромонаха и Казначея Халкидона» Дерево, темпера и золото 88 х 76,5смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Two large repaired splits to right-hand side of panel, with associated overpainting. Further smaller repaired splits. Evidence of further re-touching and overpainting. Possible additional or re-gilding. General knocks, scratches and surface wear. Some chips and losses to paingt and gilt. Some glue repair to frame. Some separation to joints of frame. Knocks, damage and repair to reverse of panel. Please see additional photos to supplement the condition report.
An icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, 16th century, Russia, flanked by angels, tempera on a round wooden panel, 59 x 54cmProvenance: From the personal collection of the late Chris Martin-Zakheim, owner of Iconastas.Икона «Богоматерь Знамение» XVI в., Россия Образ между ангелами Темпера на круглой деревянной доске 59 х 54смПроисхождение: из частной коллекции покойного Криса Мартин-Захейма, владелца компании «Иконастас».
A festival icon of the Mother of God of the Burning Bush,late 18th century, Russia, tempera on wooden panel, within a silver gilt oklad, marked for Moscow, partially obscured mark in Cyrillic '...nikov' possibly for the firm of Ovchnnikov, with possible Imperial warrant, 32 x 26cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Фестивальная икона «Богоматерь и неопалимая купина» Конец XVIII в., Россия Доска, темпера, в серебряном окладе, с маркой Москвы, частично неясная печать в кириллице «...ников», возможно из фирмы «Овчинников» с имперской гарантией 32 х 26смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1
An icon of St Roman Ryazansky, c.1900, attributed to Mikhael Ivanovich Dikarev, Mstera School, Russia, tempera and gold on panel, 31 x 26.5cmProvenance: From the personal collection of the late Chris Martin-Zakheim, owner of Iconastas.A similar example can be found in the collection of the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg.Икона «Святой Роман Рязанский» Около 1900г., Россия, приписанная Дикареву Михаилу Ивановичу, Мстёрская школа Доска, темпера и золото 31 х 26,5смПохожий предмет находится в Государственном Эрмитаже (Санкт-Петербург).Происхождение: из частной коллекции покойного Криса Мартин-Захейма, владелца компании «Иконастас».
An icon of Archangel Michael with four chosen saints, 17th century, Russia, with the Trinity above, tempera on wood, 32 x 27cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Архангел Михайл с четырьмя избранными святыми» XVII в., Россия, наверху Троица 32 х 27смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Slight warping to panel. Cracking, knocks and retouching to paint. Knocks and damage to edges and back. Please see photos.
An icon of the Annunciation,possibly 16th century, Greece, tempera and gold on wood, 38.5 x 32cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Благовещение Пресвятой Богородицы» Возможно XVI в., Греция Дерево, темпера и золото 38,5 х 32смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Large losses to tempera and gesso to upper section. Repaired split to the centre of the panel. Several small chips to the centre of the icon. Probable repainting and retouching. Please see photos.
An icon of the All Creation,c.1700, Russia, after the School of Pskov, inset into a 19th century icon paneltempera on wood31 x 26cmProvenance: Iconastas, Piccadilly Arcade, St James's, London, W1.Икона «Сотворение мира» Около 1700г., в Псковском стилеНа иконной доске XIX в. Дерево, темпера 31 х 26смПроисхождение: Иконастас, Аркада Пикадилли, Сент-Джеймс, Лондон, W1Condition report: Cracks and splits. Strengthening/ stabilisation viewable verso. Overpainting and re-touching. Chips, knocks and losses. Panel warped.
AN ANTIQUE ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIVAL STYLE CORAL, BLUE ENAMEL AND DIAMOND LOCKET PENDANT AND EARRINGS SUITE, MID 19TH CENTURY The pendant with glass covered locket panel to the reverse Cabochon coral Cushion and rose-cut diamonds Turquoise blue enamel No assay marks Pendant length 44mm Earrings length 39mm 21.1 grams total weight
William Prevost, Newcastle: A very rare late 17th Century three train walnut longcase clock, the 10in. (25.5cms) square dial, roman chapter ring with signature 'Wm Prevost, Newcastle', mask and foliate spandrels, subsiduary seconds dial and date aperture, three-train movement sounding on eleven hammers and bells, larger top bell, the barrels and most of the wheel trains set with a shaped sub plate, ring turned pillars, decorative turned steel arbour, the case with carved mask, flower and swag pendiment with gilt ball finials, fretwork frieze above glazed square door flanked by barley twist columns, line inlaid and banded waist door with oval lenticule on panel base, 220cms high. (with restorations)NB For a full biography of William Prevost, see Brian Loomes, Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 published by Mayfield Books.
An inlaid mahogany and yew wood Killarney table, Victorian and later, with inlaid top decorated with a central oval panel depicting a ruined church within a leaf and clover surround, applied moulded border, raised on tapering reeded supports connected by a twist pattern stretcher on curved feet, 38deep x 69cms high.
Edw'd Barlow, Oldham; an oak thirty-hour longcase clock, the brass dial with silvered roman chapter ring, decorative spandrels and matted centre engraved foliated scrolls, date aperture, anchor escapement, the case with cavetto cornice above a square glazed door flanked by columns, rectangular waist door on panel base, with weight and pendulum, 200cms high.
A large and impressive 17th Century style carved oak court cupboard, with blind fret frieze above five recessed lozenge and arcaded panel doors, bulbous cup and cover supports, the lower section with three fluted drawers above three egg and dart carved doors, leaf pattern apron, on block feet, 202 x 60 x 162cms.
James Allen, London: a handsome George III eight-day quarter chiming musical mahogany longcase clock, the brass dial with roman hours and arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds and date dials, with chime/silent dial to the arch, the movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell and chiming on a graduated nest of eight bells, the pagoda style hood with tapering columns and surmounted by finials, above an arched and moulded trunk door, flanked by quarter pilasters, raised on a box and panel base with bracket feet, 257cms high.
A RARE ROBERT HERON AND SON WEMYSS CHIMNEY VASE of fan shape, decorated in relief to one side with a cockerel and fly and painted to the other with lilac boughs, impressed mark to base, and red printed T Goode & Co mark, 39cm high The property of the late Maureen Robertson Condition Report: Crazed all over and with crack and restoration to back panel and further crack to side. There maybe paint flakes and glaze imperfections to some pieces.
COLE AND SON, AFTER A.W.N. PUGIN two framed hand-blocked wallpaper panels in 'Gothic Lily' pattern, 73cm x 52cm a further framed flocked Fleur de Lys and pomegranate panel, together with three part rolls of flocked wallpaper and a hand blocked roll of wallpaper, late 20th century (7) The original design by Pugin was for the new Palace of Westminster circa 1848, these examples were hand printed from the original wooden blocks by Cole & Son. Condition Report: Available upon request
A GEORGIAN MOURNING TIE PIN with glazed painted panel depicting a lamb underneath a tree with the initials BL, panel size approx 1.5cm x 2.8cm, length in total 7.2cm, weight 3.4gms Condition Report: The plaque is a lovely clean example, a very tiny bit of dust is under the glass, not eye visible. a few scratches to the glass, nothing dreadful. the stick pin looks to be a later addition, either lead soldered or glued on, then finished with a lick of gold coloured paint to be fair this would be the only way to do this. In my opinion the surround and back of the plaque are gold, I think the pin is gold plated.
THREE VICTORIAN BROOCHES A bright yellow metal brooch set with three old cut diamonds of estimated approx 0.10cts in total, and a decorative border of split pearls, length 4cm, weight 7.3gms. A 9ct gold amethyst and pearl brooch, hallmarked Chester circa 1850, amethyst 18mm x 14mm x 9.6mm, length of brooch 4.5cm, and a further 9ct red gem and diamond brooch with locket back with plaited hair panel under glass, length 4.3gms, weight with the other 9ct brooch 9.5gms Condition Report: Available upon request
AN UNUSUAL CARNELIAN MOURNING BROOCH with heart shaped carnelian drop set with a rose cut diamond estimated to be approx 3.5mm in diameter. the glazed panel contains some hair and a pierced scroll work and heart panel. Length of the brooch 6cm x 3cm. weight 10.2gms Condition Report: Available upon request
•LESZEK MUSZYNSKI (POLISH 1923-2012) IBIZA - WALK BY SUNSET Oil on panel board, signed, 24 x 29cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/2") Signed and inscribed with title verso Condition Report: On inspection there may appear to be an area of cracking in the pigment top left corner area but on closer inspection the lines appear to be pigment on top of pigment to give an appropriate purposeful impression by the artist. The painting is in good condition with no significant issues.
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY) MONK AND ANGELS Oil on panel board, 19 x 14cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2") Condition Report: On close inspection general light cracking in the pigment over the majority of the surface, evident mostly in the darker passages and peripheries. Three small areas of damage with paint loss located lower right quarter section, and generally a number of very small areas within top and bottom half sections where there has been small chips in the pigment that have been restored.
BRITISH SCHOOL (EARLY 20TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN A BLACK LACE SHAWL Oil on canvas laid on panel board, 52 x 45cm (21 1/2 x 17 1/2") Condition Report: On inspection there is a thin line running vertically down the left side close to the edge of the frame, as a possible result of earlier framing. There are small light abrasive marks to the surface in the area of the bottom left corner and in an are just up from there adjacent to the left edge. There is probable retouching work lower left and upper right areas.
•LESZEK MUSZYNSKI (POLISH 1923-2012) AFTER THE RAIN, IBIZA OIl on panel board, signed, 25 x 31cm (9 3/4 x 12 1/4") Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition 1978 label verso Condition Report: On close inspection there are four small chip marks to the pigment located in the lower left corner area, otherwise the panel board and pigment are in good condition with no significant issues.
•ANN PATRICK (SCOTTISH B. 1937) ITALIAN LANDSCAPE Oil on panel board, signed, 89 x 69cm (35 x 27") Inscribed with title on The Open Eye Gallery label verso Condition Report: There is what appears to be a small scratch/incise mark in the pigment in the area in proximity to the top right corner area, otherwise panel board and pigment are in good condition with no significant issues.
ROBERT GEMMELL HUTCHISON RSA, ROI, RBA, RSW (SCOTTISH 1855-1936) CHILDREN AT THE TUB Oil on panel, signed initials, 14.5 x 21cm (5 3/4 x 8 1/4") Inscribed with title on Aitken Dott & Son label verso Condition Report: On close inspection there are very slight traces of gold media, lower left edge, upper left and right edge as a probable result of a previous slip. Generally in good condition with no significant issues.
HILDA MONTALBA (BRITISH 1845-1919) WASHING IN A TREE-LINED RIVER Oil on panel, signed, 48.5 x 24cm (19 x 9 1/2") Condition Report: On close inspection a very slight scratch mark to the surface upper right of middle, but overall the pigment and panel are in good condition with no significant issues.
•GREGOR IAN SMITH (SCOTTISH 1907-1985) BLAIRNAIRN COTTAGES Oil on panel board, signed, 28 x 39cm (11 x 15 1/4") Inscribed with title on Royal Scottish Society of Painters In Water-Colours label verso Condition Report: On close inspection there is a small paint loss are, approx. 0.5 cm length, located lower left quarter section, otherwise in good condition with no significant issues.
TASSO (TORQUATO)Il Goffredo, large woodcut device on title, large woodcut historiated initials, woodcut ornaments, nineteenth century red morocco gilt, sides with elaborate decorative borders enclosing a central oval panel blind-stamped with the image of a charioteer, gilt gauffered edges, joints rubbed [not in Adams], Venice, Gratiosos Perchacino, 1581; Di Gerusalemme conquista libri XXIIII, engraved portrait vignette on title, some browning and spotting throughout, old ink name on title, nineteenth century decorative morocco gilt, sides with gilt lettering labels, gilt gauffered edges, joints rubbed [Adams T231], Rome, Guglielmo Facciotti, 1593; Gierusalemme liberata, title within woodcut architectural border, lacks final leaf (?blank), title and dedication leaf cropped touching borders of woodcut on title and woodcut decoration on dedication, upper fore-corner of some leaves towards end repaired just touching numerals on a couple, occasional small stains, modern boards, spine detached [Adams T235], Ferrara, [gli heredi di Francesco de'Rossi], 1581; Il Rinaldo, large woodcut device on title, a few leaves misbound, small losses to lower fore-corner of opening leaves (affecting one letter of imprint on title, and a few letters on a few leaves), some light stains, modern calf gilt, g.e., some loss to spine [Adams T266], Venice, Francesco [de Francesci] Senese, 1562, small 4to (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
POWELL (ROGER)SELIGMAN (GERMAIN) Merchants of Art: 1880-1960. Eighty Years of Professional Collecting, FIRST EDITION IN A BINDING BY ROGER POWELL, ink note by Powell describing the binding and materials used tipped-in at end, full brown morocco with a vertical panel of gilt and blind linear decoration, black morocco inlays lettered for the title on upper cover, g.e., morocco-backed chemise and slipcase, large 8vo, New York, Appleton-Century- Crofts, 1961Footnotes:A fine binding by Roger Powell (1896-1990), described by Bernard Middleton as 'one of the most important and influential bookbinders of the last hundred years and, arguably, of any period', exhibited at the London Arts Council Exhibition, 1965, No. 48.Provenance: J.R. Abbey, bookplate.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
NAVALBLANCKLEY (THOMAS RILEY) A Naval Expositor, Shewing and Explaining the Words and Terms of Art Belonging to the Parts, Qualities, and Proportions of Building, Rigging, Furnishing & Fitting a Ship for Sea, engraved title within ornamental border, engraved panel of illustrations in one border of most pages and several in the text, list of subscribers, ink corrections in an early hand to p.142, Printed by E. Owen, and Engraved by Paul Fourdrinier, 1750--CLERK (JOHN) An Essay on Naval Tactics, Systematical and Historical. Part 1 (only), 30 folding engraved plates, some hand-coloured, one with short tear, approximately 10 with single trace of worming or light dampstains, some shaved with platemark at one border, T. Cadell, 1790, nineteenth century half calf over marbled boards, spines worn--Regulations and Instructions Relating to His Majesty's Service at Sea... Second Edition, with Additions, engraved vignette on title, and 9 others, contemporary red morocco gilt, sides elaborately tooled wide border, spine tooled in 7 compartments within raised bands, corners and extremities worn with loss of headbands, London, [no publisher], 1734--A Collection of the Statutes Relating to the Admiralty, Navy, Ships of War and Incidental Matters to the Eigth Year of King George the Third, engraved allegorical vignette before title, Mark Baskett, and Assigns for Robert Baskett, 1768--Regulations and Instructions Relating to His Majesty's Service at Sea, broadside order of the Commissioners for Executing the Office of the Lord High Admiral (3 June 1812) addressed to Captain Campbell of the H.M.S. Leviathan tipped-in, [Printed by W. Winchester], 1808, 4to--LIDDEL (ROBERT, purser in the Royal Navy) The Seaman's New Vade Mecum; Containing a Practical Essay on Naval Book-Keeping the Captain's Books, second edition, 7 hand-coloured engraved tables of signals and flags etc., some letterpress tables, G.G. and J. Robinson, 1794, contemporary calf, gilt spine labels, rubbed--A List of the Flag Officers and Other Commissioned Officers of His Majesty's Fleet; An Alphabetical List of the Post Captains, Commanders, and Lieutenants, of His Majesty's Fleet, 2 works in 1 vol., contemporary half calf, rubbed, Henry Teape, 1823, the last 2 mentioned 8vo; and 8 others (15)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS - JOHN BUCKLAND WRIGHTCABELL (JAMES BRANCH) Jurgen. A Comedy of Justice... with Wood Engravings by John Buckland Wright, NUMBER 13 OF 100 SPECIALLY BOUND COPIES WITH AN EXTRA ILLUSTRATION, from an overall edition of 500 copies, wood-engraved frontispiece, title-page and 15 plates by John Buckland Wright, original red morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, sides with large inlaid purple morocco panel containing gilt blocked figure after Buckland Wright, gilt lettered spine with small cockerel within raised bands, t.e.g., morocco turn-ins, slipcase, large 8vo, Golden Cockerel Press, 1949; together with a copy (no. 127) of the 400 copies issued in quarter morocco (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
BURKE EDMUND: (1729-1797) Irish Statesman, Orator, Political Theorist and Philosopher. Signed Free Front envelope panel, addressed in his hand to Miss Noble at Sutton, Abington and dated Bristol, 12th October 1792. Signed ('Free Edm. Burke') to the lower left corner. Slightly irregularly trimmed and neatly laid down to a page removed from an album and with a collector's annotations neatly laid down beneath. Some light creasing and age wear, G
FAMOUS MEN & WOMEN: A miscellaneous selection of signed pieces, cards, A.Ls.S., T.Ls.S., a few signed postcard photographs, magazine images etc., by a wide variety of famous men and women including Anais Nin (an A.L.S. [large area of paper loss] accompanied by the original envelope, and two further envelopes addressed in her hand, both signed in the return address panel), Albert Lebrun, Nathaniel Meyer von Rothschild, Otto von Habsburg, Willy Brandt, Jean Piccard, Friedrich Max Muller, George Segal, Philip Evergood, Prince Paul Esterhazy, Honor Tracy (recounting an eventful journey from Dublin to Belfast and describing the train as being 'full of Dublin housewives, braving the ravening English soldiery in order to get their Christmas shopping 50% cheaper'), John Glubb, Joseph Cummings Chase, Benjamin Foulois etc. A few FR, generally G to about VG, 23
MANSON CHARLES: (1934-2017) American Criminal who led the cult based Manson Family, responsible for multiple deaths (including the murder of Sharon Tate) and the subject of Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. A.L., unsigned (although signed C Manson in the return address panel to the verso), on one side of a plain postcard, California, n.d. (January 1988), to Nuel Melton Emmons. Manson writes, in part, 'I wish you had hurd some of what I said. You only hurd the ecos of your own thinking. I did all you wanted & you only seen my weekness - it is on the way & you will see it - It started years ago & I was set on the road to hold some chance - ATWA will get more real personal ego in……all letters I git praze the book. I still think it stinks.' Hand addressed by Manson to the verso. VG Nuel Melton Emmons (1927-2002) American photojournalist and biographer of Manson. Emmons first met Manson briefly when he was imprisoned for automobile theft in 1956, and again under similar circumstances in 1960. In 1979, he contacted Manson and began extensive interviews and his correspondence with Manson resulted in the book In His Own Words - The Shocking Confessions of the Most Dangerous Man Alive (1986).
GULLY JOHN: (1783-1863) English prize-fighting boxer, sportsman and politician. Signed Free Front envelope panel, addressed in his hand to Mrs. Sinclair in Edinburgh and dated Pontefract, 27th August 1834. Signed ('J Gully') to the lower left corner. Neatly laid down to a portion of a page removed from an album and with a newspaper clipping and collector's annotations neatly laid down beneath. Some light age wear, about VG
LEYVA ANTONIO DE: (1480-1536) Spanish general during the Italian Wars. A rare L.S., Al pyacer de V.S., Ant. de Leyva, one page, 4to, Milan, 24th December 1528, to Charles Borromeo. Leyva writes asking for the help of the apostolic prothonotary in fighting the famine which was gripping the region of Milan following the famous siege of 1523, explaining that there is a shortage of grain, and adding that they have been made to buy a large quantity of wheat from Germany, which will be transported to Milan via Lake Maggiore without being impeded if possible. Leyva also explains that he has written to Gilbert Borromeo, Count of Arona, on the same subject and that additional assistance will be provided. With address panel and seal to the verso. VG
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