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Click here to subscribeAuthor's Third Novel Amis (Martin) Success (Jonathan Cape 1978) First UK, signed on adhesive label to title. V.g./v.g.+ in cloth, d.w., in removable cover, neat owner name to ffep, d.w. slightly bumped at head of spine. Impression or slight crease mark to top edge front panel - barely visible. Altogether a lovely copy of Amis's third book. Edges lightly spotted, top edge dusty (1)
First Edition Fleming (Ian) You Only Live Twice, (Cape, 1964) black cloth, silver lettering to spine, gilt Japanese script to front panel. "First Published 1964". Corners and top back board bumped and slightly worn. Edges spotted, d.w. soiled, edges worn, with some loss at spine ends. Bookseller stamp to front board; The Man with the Golden Gun. Second Impression, 1965, black cloth (lacking gold revolver to front board). Block leaning. Top edge dusty, edges spotted. D.w. clipped, worn at extremities, tape repaired at ends and edges, tiny areas of loss. (2)
Hemingway (Ernest) Winner Take Nothing (Scribner 1933) First Edn., with Scribner code "A". V.g. in cloth, endpapers very slightly age-toned, unclipped d.w, in cellophane wrapper, is rubbed, creased to edges, corners and spine ends. A few small tears (loss) and some tape repairs to top of front panel. Edges are toned, top edge dusty. (1)
Heaney (Seamus) Sweeney Astray, (Field Day 1983) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Endpapers and prelims faintly toned.; New Selected Poems 1966 - 1987, (Faber 1988) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w., small closed tear (no Loss) to top edge rear panel. Inscribed "For Philip Murray - Seamus Heaney - Sligo 1995"; Human Chain, (Faber 2010) First Edn. About Fine in cloth, d.w.; District & Circle, (Faber 2006) First Edn. Near Fine in cloth, d.w. (top edge dusty) (4)
Two Scarce UK First Editions Mailer (Norman) Barbary Shore (Jonathan Cape 1952) Signed by the author and inscribed " For Dr P Murray / cordially / Norman Mailer Nov. 1983". About v.g. in cloth, d.w., has light creasing to top edge, slight chips to bottom, no loss, in clear protective cover, endpapers age-toned; Capote (Truman) Breakfast at Tiffany's (Hamish Hamilton 1958). In clear protective cover, d.w. corners rubbed, rear panel foxed. (2)
Trevor (William) A Standard of Behaviour (Hutchinson 1958) First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth, spine ends bumped, endpapers toned, d.w. in removable protective cover is soiled, some liquid splashes) and a small (half in.) tear to rear panel, no loss, edges toned and top edge dusty. Overall a very collectible copy of Trevor's first novel. (1)
Signed Copy of Author's Scarce First Work, & 2 Others Lodge (David) The Picturegoers (MacGibbon & Kee, 1960) v.g. in cloth, d.w. Endpapers and edges toned, top edge dusty. Rear panel of d.w. toned and lightly soiled, spine faded, with edge wear to spine ends. No loss. In removable protective wrapper. A lovely copy, signed to title page. Acs, and orig. envelope. laid in; Nice Work (Secker & Warburg 1988). v.g., in d.w., cloth, endpapers and edges toned. Signed, inscribed "With very best wishes / David Lodge"; Therapy (Secker & Warburg 1995). v.g. in cloth, d.w., edges toned. Signed, inscribed "1st May 1995 / David Lodge" (3)
Five First Editions Doctorow (E. L.) Big As Life (1966) First US, signed, red cloth, unclipped d.w. is rubbed, some edge wear, small tears, no loss. In removable glassine cover, edges spotted, top edge dusty; Ragtime (1975) First US Edn., signed, top edge of d.w. edge worn/bumped (no loss) rear edge rubbed. 2 mls, & original envelope laid in.; Ragtime (1975) First UK inscribed "for Dr Murray of Sligo with best wishes, June 7, 1987", d.w. rubbed at edges, tiny closed tear at head of spine, no loss; Loon Lake (1980) First UK, signed, some edge wear to d.w., rear panel repaired internally with tape, previous owner name Claire Tomalin; Billy Bathgate (1989) First US. Inscribed "For Dr Philip J Murray / very best / E L Doctorow". All v.g., - top edges dusty. (5)
Steinbeck (John) Bombs Away The Story of a Bomber Team, (Viking 1942), v.g. in cloth, faintly damp stained, front panel of d.w. bright, rear panel age-toned, edges rubbed, a few small tears (loss), in removable protective wrapper. A very collectible copy of the US First Edn.; The Wayward Bus (Heinemann 1947) First UK Edn., v.g. in cloth., d.w. is rubbed and edge-worn, with large tear to head of spine (loss), rear panel soiled; Of Mice and Men (Acting Edition) 1964 reprint, v.g. in wrappers. (3)
First Editions Signed Stuart (Francis) A Hole in the Head (Longship, 1977) Specially bound, Ltd. Edn. copy 31/50 of the First US Edn., signed and dated March 6, 1978, hf. red morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine, 5 raised bands; Victors and Vanquished, signed. (Gollancz, 1958), unclipped d.w., dusty spine and rear panel, front panel fresh, small tears to spine ends, no loss. Edges dusty, spotted. Together with Victors and Vanquished uncorrected proof (1957), v.g, signed and dated, 1982; Try The Sky (Gollancz, 1933) v.g., in fresh cloth; unclipped d.w., covered in removable glassine wrap, d.w. spine faded, edges dusty; We Have Kept The Faith (Oak Leaf Press, n.d., 1923) signed and dated, February 1982. Original printed boards and paper title label to front board. Spine label shows some wear, contents generally tanned, hinges weak We Have Kept The Faith, signed (Raven Arts reprint, n.d. 1982). Original cloth fresh, gilt. Unclipped d.w., spine faded. Paper tanned, some spotting to endpapers. (6)
McGahern (John) The Dark (Faber 1965) First Edn. Signed. McGahern's first novel, since The Barracks. Its hinting at some of the darker aspects of Irish life led to widespread criticism and in effect led to McGahern's dismissal from his teaching post. V.g. in slightly soiled cloth, leaning a little, d.w. soiled, with thumbnail sized tear to bottom edge of front panel - loss. Faded at spine, corners and edges rubbed, slight chipping to spine ends. Signed on title page. (1)
Kennedy (William) The Ink Truck (Dal Press, New York, 1969) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. slightly soiled, creased along bottom edge of front panel, hinges a little weak, edges toned. A lovely copy of Kennedy's Scarce First Book. In clear protective covering; The Flaming Corsage (Viking 1996) signed; Very Old Bones (Viking 1992) signed v.g. in cloth, d.w. with 1mls, orig. envelope, laid in; Quinn's Book (Kennedy (William) In clear protective covering. (5) Note: last two books were listed twice. Just 5 items as above.
Farrell J G (as James Farrell ) A Man From Elsewhere (New Authors Limited 1963) v.g. in cloth, d.w., cloth is slightly damp-stained, d.w. rubbed, some tears to bottom edge front panel (loss); (As J G Farrell) A Girl in the Head (Cape 1967) v.g./ v.g.+ in cloth., d.w. clipped still retains printed price of 22s. 6p, mild age toning to endpapers and edges. (2)
Durrell (Lawrence) Justine, (Faber 1957) First Edn., v.g. in cloth faded, d.w. is soiled, faded and is torn at top front corner, tail of spine and all four corners of flaps, significant loss.; Balthazar, (Faber 1958) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, bumped, spine cloth faded, slight soiling to rear board, d.w. in removable cellophane cover is unclipped, toned, rubbed at edges, closed tear to front panel, no loss, chipped at head of spine and corners, slight loss.; Mount Olive, (Faber 1958) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, fresh, mild toning to endpapers and d.w. flaps. d.w. in removable cellophane cover is unclipped, top edge slightly creased, spine paper chipped, slight loss. V.g. overall. A very collectible copy.; Clea, (Faber 1960) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, bumped, cloth fresh, mild toning to endpapers, d.w. in removable cellophane cover is unclipped, spine toned, v.g. overall. A nice copy; Livia or Buried Alive, (Faber 1978) First Edn., v.g.+ in cloth, d.w., v.g. overall. (5)
Hughes (Ted) Crow From the Life and Songs of the Crow, (Faber 1970) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Ffep is clipped along top edge (apparently to remove name), pictorial d.w. by Leonard Baskin is clipped, slightly rubbed at ends with tiny spot of soiling to front edge but overall is bright and clean with just a little toning to back panel. One of 4000 copies printed. Inscribed "For Philip Murray / greetings / Ted Hughes / 10th May 1985"; Tales from Ovid, (Faber 1997) First Edn. V.g.+ in cloth, d.w. Signed "Ted Hughes"; Crow, First US Edn. (Harper & Row, 1971.) Signed. V.g. in soiled boards, lacks d.w. Inscribed "Greetings / from Ted Hughes" (3)
Powell (Anthony) A Buyer's Market, (Heinemann 1952) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, paper tanned but clean throughout, d.w. is v.g., endpapers toned, spine faded/toned, chipped at spine ends, one small closed tear, no loss. A very acceptable collector's copy of the second volume of Dance to the Music of Time; The Acceptance World, (Heinemann 1955) First Edn., v.g. in cloth, hinges weak, endpapers and some prelims toned, d.w. is clipped crudely and is torn (with loss) at both spine ends and along rear panel, including flap. (2)
Signed Copy Francis (Dick) Odd Against (Ml Joseph, 1965) First Edn. Signed, v.g. in original brown cloth, d.w. Bumped, leaning. Unclipped d.w. in protective cover is noticeably toned to rear panel but otherwise colour is fresh and bright. Flat signed on title page Edges age-toned, top edge dusty. A bright, clean copy. (1)
Muldoon (Paul) Poems 1968 - 1998, (Faber 2001) First Edn. Fine in cloth, slipcase. No 69 of Ltd Ed 100 copies for Sale, signed by Author; Kerry Slides, (Gallery 1996) First Edn. V.g. in cloth., d.w. creased, a small tear to top of front panel. Signed, inscribed "For Philip Murray in Sligo / Paul Muldoon". (2)
Pinter (Harold) Landscape, (Pendragon Press 1968) First Edn. Signed, Ltd. No 1344/ 2000 copies. V.g. in cloth, gilt spine faded. Signed by Pinter on limitation page and again on title page.; Mac, First Edn. Signed, Ltd. No 128/ 2000 copies. V.g. in cloth, spine cloth dull. Signed by Pinter on page 19 and again on title page.; Various Voices, (Faber 1998) First Edn. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Signed on title page, d.w. rubbed, slight, superficial scratch mark to rear panel.; The Proust Screenplay, (Eyre Methuen 1978) First Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. signed on title page, top edge dusty. Programme for Poetry International 1975, signed by Pinter pp 4 in printed wraps (5)
Stoppard (Tom) Night and Day, (Faber 1978) First UK Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. A clean tight copy with a crease mark to a few pages, price erased on flap, front panel of d.w. lightly toned, neat bookseller ink stamp to bottom of ffep. Signed by Stoppard on ffep.; Tom Stoppard: Plays , 2nd imp 1993. Signed by playwright, edges toned.; Dirty Linen and New-Found-Land, (Inter-Action Trust 1976) Signed. V.g. in printed wraps as issued. Inscribed "Best Wishes - Tom Stoppard"; and two others. (5)
Author's First Book Signed Presentation Copy Francis (Dick) Dead Cert, (Ml Joseph, 1962) First Edn. Signed, v.g. in original red cloth, paper toned, unclipped d.w. in protective cover is toned/spotted to both panels, with slight edge wear to spine ends and creased top edge of front panel. Inscribed on title page "Dr Philip Murray / Very best of luck / Dick Francis". Endpapers and edges age-toned, top edge dusty. (1)
Kennedy (William) Legs (Coward, McCann Geoghegan 1975) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. lightly soiled to front panel, creased at top edge of spine, hinges a little weak. In clear protective covering; Ironweed 1983 (Viking 1996) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. lightly soiled to front panel, creased at top edge of spine. In clear protective covering; Billy Phelan's Greatest Game, (Viking 1996) signed, v.g. in cloth, d.w. chipped at head of spine, one faint crease at top edge of front panel. In clear protective covering. All top edges dusty (3)
First Edition Fleming (Ian) Live and Let Die, (Cape, 1954), black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, gilt medallion to front board, "First published 1954". V.g., d.w. unclipped, rubbed at edges, in removable glassine protector. Front panel fresh, white paper rear of panel age-toned. Edges and endpapers spotted/toned. Small black ink inscription, "London 8. 4. '54" to hf title page. (1)
Weldon (Fay) Remember Me (Hodder & Stoughton 1976) Signed v.g. in cloth, d.w. worn at corners, 1 small closed tear. Signed "Fay Weldon, London, Oct 87", with 2 ls, with envelopes, laid in.; Puffball (Hodder & Stoughton 1980) V.g. in cloth, endpapers age-toned, top edge of d.w. slightly creased. Signed on title "Fay Weldon" and to ffep: "For Philip Murray / London Oct 87"; Female Friends (Heinemann, 1975) Signed v.g. in cloth clipped d.w., paper age-toned, d.w. edge-rubbed and lightly soiled. Signed "Fay Weldon, London, Oct 87"; The Rules of Life (Hutchinson 1987) v.g. in cloth/d.w. Signed on title "Fay Weldon" and to ffep: "For Philip Murray / London Oct 87"; Brookner (Anita) Family and Friends (Cape 1986) signed v.g. in cloth, d.w . Signed "With best wishes from Anita Brookner"; A Misalliance (Cape 1986) V.g. in cloth. Signed, d.w. rubbed, with vertical crease front length of front panel. Signed "With best wishes from Anita Brookner". Hotel du Lac (Cape 1986) v.g. in cloth signed, d.w. rubbed, slightly creased. Signed "With best wishes / to Dr Murray / from Anita Brookner". All top edges dusty. (7)
Six Early First Editions Snow ( C P) The Light and the Dark (Faber 1947) . Author's Second Book. About v.g. in blue cloth, lacks d.w., bumped, generally dusty, spine very faded, paper is age-toned, but is otherwise clean and block is tight; Time of Hope (Faber 1949). Author's Third Book, v.g. in orange cloth, lacks d.w., generally dusty, spine very faded, paper is age-toned, but is otherwise clean and block is tight; The Masters (Macmillan 1951) v.g. in cloth, bumped, d.w. is age-toned, rubbed, chipping to spine ends, slight loss. Owner name to ffep.; The New Men, v.g. in blue cloth, lacks d.w. bumped, rubbed, mild toning to endpapers, bright, tight; Homecomings (Macmillan 1956) v.g. in cloth, d.w. is clipped, chipped at spine ends, rear panel soiled. Overall a nice copy of this early work; The Conscience of the Rich (Macmillan 1958) v.g. in red cloth, lacks d.w., boards, rubbed, mild toning to endpapers, bright, tight. All top edges dusty. Als re signing of books. laid in. (6)
Osborne (John) Plays for England, (Faber 1963) First UK Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Ex. Lib. with college library stamps, endpapers stained with tape residue, similar mark on rear panel of d.w. which is otherwise clean. Signed by Osborne and dated 8. 9. 89.; Very like A Whale, (Faber 1971) First UK Edn. Signed v.g. in cloth, clean tight copy in rubbed d.w, slightly worn at spine ends. Signed by Osborne and dated 8. 9. 89.; A Bond Honoured, (Faber 1966) First UK Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, clean tight copy in lightly rubbed d.w, slightly creased at spine ends. Signed by Osborne and dated 8. 9. 89.; [with Anthony Creighton] Epitaph for George Dillon, (Faber 1958) First UK Edn. Signed. V.g. in cloth, d.w. Ex. Lib. with college library stamps, endpapers stained with tape residue, similar mark on rear panel of d.w. which is otherwise clean, spine ends slightly worn. Signed by Osborne and dated 8. 9. 89. (4)
A late 19th Century walnut and carved giltwood mirror:, in the early 18th Century taste, the moulded and incised swan neck broken pediment centred by a pierced acanthus cartouche with oval flowerhead panel, having a moulded and egg and dart cornice, the rectangular inset plate within a foliate slip and shaped surround flanked by pendant fruit, flowers and foliage, 135cm (4ft 5in) x 70.5cm (2ft 3 3/4in).
An early 19th Century mahogany circular drum top occasional table:, the top inset with a panel of tooled green leather and with a moulded edge, containing alternate frieze and dummy drawers, on polygonal tapered column trefoil platform and bun feet with castors, 60cm (1ft 11 1/2in) diameter.
A French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with the backplate stamped with the serial number 31488, the pink porcelain dial decorated with painted flowers to the centre and gilt and coloured swags between each numeral, with black Roman numerals and brass spade hands, with pink porcelain panels to the shaped base and a further curved panel below the dial depicting the head of a female, the ormolu case with shaped sides and with chased and matted gilt floral mounts and surmounted by a matching mount depicting a winner's wreath, an Olympic torch and a quiver of arrows, seated on a carved, shaped gilt-wood base, height 36cm, including base.
A mid/late Victorian enamelled gold and split pearl oval pendant: the central domed oval panel decorated with turquoise enamel and with split seed-pearl-set star surmount within a scalloped quatrefoil frame decorated with white enamel, the reverse with applied stamp 'EWS 18' with enamelled drop and suspension hanger, 70mm long, together with a heavy link chain necklace with bolt ring stamped '750'.
A carved walnut polescreen in the early 18th Century taste:, having an adjustable cartouche machine tapestry panel of an urn of flowers and foliage, in moulded and gilt foliate scroll surround, having turned and foliate carved pillar and tripod splayed base with acanthus ornament, terminating in claw and ball feet.
A George III mahogany bureau cabinet:, the upper part with a moulded dentil cornice and blind fret carved frieze, having a fitted interior with adjustable shelves, pigeon holes and four small drawers at the base, enclosed by a pair of shaped and fielded moulded panel doors, the lower part having a sloping hinged fall enclosing a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeon holes about a central inlaid enclosed cupboard flanked by blind fret carved pilaster concealed compartments, containing three short and three long drawers below, on ogee bracket feet, 114cm (3ft 9in) wide, 220cm (7ft 2 1/2in) high.
A late 19th Century Continental satinwood and inlaid circular bijouterie display table:, bordered with boxwood, ebonised and chequer strung lines, the hinged glazed panel top enclosing a plush lined interior, having a simulated dentil edge, on square tapered legs, terminating in brass feet, 1ft 10in (56cm) diameter.
A.D. Mougin, a large French boulle mantle clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a gong with an outside count-wheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker A.D. Mougin along with the serial number 6283, the gilt-brass decorative repoussé dial with separate shaped porcelain plaques for each black Roman hour numeral, with decorative blued steel hands, the pendulum having a cast-brass bob of starburst form visible through the front glazed panel, the shaped red tortoiseshell boulle case with decorative brass inlay, cast-brass mounts including a cherub to the front, caryatids to the corners with the pagoda top surmounted by a cast-brass angel blowing a horn, height 66cm. *Biography; For details of Mougin see lot no. 848
L.P. Japy & Co for Harrods, an Edwardian French mahogany mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a gong with the backplate stamped with the trademark for the movement maker L.P. Japy & Co along with that of the clock maker Richard et Cie, Paris, the round white enamel dial having black Arabic numerals and decorative pierced and engraved gilt-brass hands and signed Harrods Ltd, the mahogany case having a shaped glazed panel to the front, brass decoration to the edges and with a cast-brass floral cresting to the top, standing on shaped cast-brass feet, height 41cm. * Biography; Richard et Cie of Rue Bondy 32, Paris, were one of the most well-known makers and retailers of clocks with a retail outlet at Cannon Street, London. This trademark indicates the clock was made, or finished, by them as opposed to just being retailed. * Notes L.P. Japy and Co is possibly Louis Japy who, in circa 1890, became part of the Marti, Roux, Japy freres concern set-up earlier at rue Turrene in Paris; see lot 845.
A Chinese carved hardwood circular jardiniere stand: the top inset with a panel of rouge variegated marble with a gadrooned edge, having a pierced foliate and flowerhead shaped apron on quadruple foliate shaped and splayed legs, united by an undertier, the top 28cm (11in) diameter, 77.5cm (2ft 6 1/2in) high.
A Chinese carved hardwood jardiniere stand:, of navette shaped outline, the top inset with a panel of rouge variegated marble and with a gadrooned edge, having a pierced foliate apron on quadruple cabriole legs, headed with dragons masks, united by a pierced foliate undertier, terminating in scroll feet, 52cm (1ft 8 1/2in) across, 59cm (1ft 11 1/4in) high.
A late 17th/early 18th Century Italian walnut dwarf side cupboard:, the top with a moulded edge, having a dentil, fluted, beaded and flowerhead carved frieze, enclosed by a pair of raised moulded panel doors, between stiles with flowerhead and guilloche ornament, having a moulded base on later bun feet, 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.
A 19th Century French kingwood and gilt metal mounted bijouterie display table:, of serpentine outline, the glazed cartouche panel hinged top within applied foliate surround, having similar glazed cartouche panel sides, on cabriole legs, headed with foliate ornament, terminating in sabots, 68cm (2ft 2 3/4in) long.
A Chinese carved Hua Li wood rectangular settle:, the shaped and fielded triple panel back decorated with birds and animals amidst trees, having shaped arm supports and squab seat, with shaped apron seat rail decorated with berry sprigs, cloud bands and central circular seal flanked by bats, on square section legs, 189cm (6ft 2 1/2in) long.
A 19th Century French ebonised, amboyna, inlaid and gilt metal mounted rectangular table:, bordered with boxwood, ebony and harewood lines, the hinged top with a band of parquetry centred by a mother of pearl panel enclosing a silk lined interior and mirror on shaped and splayed legs with applied foliage, united by an undertier, 43cm (1ft 5in) wide.
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Amis (Kingsley) Bright November (Fortune Press, n.d.) [1947], Signed on title, v.g. in cloth, d.w. Liqu](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/89a1a4f2-08f7-4c54-b65a-a62d00abf9a9/6d8d4fa3-b69c-4f5a-88e2-e694211aea1a/468x382.jpg)
![* Erwin Eichinger [1892-1950, Austrian]-
A Cardinal, head and shoulders, holding a leather prayer book:
signed top left
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![Manner of Cornelius Van Polenburgh [18th Century]-
Calypso with treasures and hounds in a cave:-
oil on panel
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![Elias Childe [fl.1798-1848]-
Putney Bridge, Evening:-
signed an inscribed on a label attached to the reverse
oil on panel
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![James Baker Pyne [1800-1870]-
The Boatyard, a figure group in the foreground, dwellings beyond:-
signed and dated Pyne '90?](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/38b3133c-3f62-40e1-bc30-a62e00a16728/18beb664-43fe-4dd1-9a4d-2aa909299333/468x382.jpg)
