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A Georgian crossbanded mahogany bow front chest of two short over three long drawers to outswept bracket feet, 106 x 107 x 52cm (af).Condition Report: There is a slight bow to the top and various scuffs scrapes, splits losses, patch repairs etc commensurate with age

A 19th century German horn-handled hunting sword, inscribed to the blade, 'Wälder schützen - Verein', and further decorated to the opposing side with arms and armour, in brass mounted leather scabbard with brass hilt and pommel, overall length 65cm.Condition Report: The leather section of the scabbard is cracked and perished, and the brass sections of the scabbard are dented, scuffed with traces of a previous painted finish, a small patch on the inscription where the polished finish to the blade has come away and is showing some pitting, minor patches of pitting with further light surface scuffsUK postage £30 plus VAT

Five small silver items comprising a salt pot and small silver spoon, a small vesta case with floral pattern, central vertical rib and initials 'WH', a silver matchbox cover, length 4.5cm and a small patch/pill box, combined approx. 2.9ozt (5).

Chiltern pair of vintage teddy bears, British, 1950s: (1) Chiltern Hug-Mee golden mohair vintage teddy bear, replacement amber and black glass eyes (glued into position), vertically stitched black nose, fully jointed, Rexine paw pads and black claw stitching (surface has cracked and degraded with age), replacement suedette foot pads and claw stitching, inoperative press squeaker, some wear to mohair, 16.5"/42cm; (2) Chiltern flat face Hug-Mee golden mohair with black fleck teddy bear, amber and black replacement glass eyes, replaced black vertically stitched nose, fully jointed, velveteen pads with card lined feet, replacement press squeaker and repair / patch over, mohair worn, repairs to left ear, 14.5"/37cm; Fair Plus to Good Plus; (2).

Pedigree Sindy, Paul and Patch vintage dolls, clothing and accessories, Fair to Good; (qty).

Vintage teenage fashion dolls, including: Pedigree Patch x two; Model Toys Mary Quant Daisy doll; Ideal Tammy (with remains of box); Mary Make Up; Palitoy Tressy Hair Colouring Set; Fair to Excellent; (qty).

Collection of Cabbage Patch Kids and Care Bears, including: Cabbage Patch Kids Avon Patrice Hannah, in original factory plastic; Mattel Cabbage Patch Kids Baby x two- Susi Flo and Irene Maretha, boxed; plus some smaller Cabbage Patch figures and ceramic figurines. Vivid Imaginations Care Bears Secret Whispers, boxed, plus others; Fair Plus to Excellent Plus; (qty).

Long (William J.). Brier-Patch Philosophy, by "Peter Rabbit", Boston: Ginn & Company, 1906, colour frontispiece, numerous monochrome illustrations, some minor marginal toning, top edge gilt, original gilt decorated green cloth, slightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, together with other ealyr 20th-century & modern juvenile literature, including works by Richmal Crompton, Captain W. E. Johns, Charles Kingsley, & childrens annuals, mostly original cloth/boards, some in dust jackets, G/VG, 8vo/4toQTY: (6 shelves)

A LATE 19TH CENTURY DOULTON LAMBETH ISOBATH INKWELL, AND A FRANK A. BUTLER CANDLESTICK the isobath inkwell decorated with foliage, impressed marks for Thomas De La Rue & Co, London, initials for Eliza Simmance, 16cm high; the candlestick of knopped form with brass mounts, impressed marks, 22cm high. (2)Isobath inkwell: small restored glaze chip to the rim of the cover and a circular glaze chip to the clear glaze around one of the white scroll motifs to the cover. Candlestick with a patch of pooled glaze to the bottom rim of the lower knop.

A GEORGE III ENAMEL PATCH BOX oval, the hinged cover decorated with a bird and flowers, and inscribed A Present From Hungerford. 4.4cm wide

A SPODE PORCELAIN BAT PRINTED CREAM JUG, CIRCA 1810-15 bat printed en-grisaille with a pair of rabbits and a pair of swans in landscapes, beneath gilt borders, pattern 557. 11cm high, 14cm longSome bleeding to the gilding, the interior of the boat with a patch of gilding. General fine crazing, some minor surface scratching to the bat printed design

A BILSTON ENAMEL 'NELSON' PATCH BOX, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY of oval form, the hinged cover decorated with a cornucopia filled with fruit, inscribed NELSON & VICTORY WITH PEACE & PLENT (SIC). 4.7cm wideA couple of tint flea bites to the enamel. A couple of hairline cracks are visible to the interior only. The hinge is good, and the lid closes well.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENAMEL NAVETTE-SHAPED PATCH BOX painted with a stag hunting scene on the cover, the front and back with a stag and a boar in a landscape. 6cm wide

A CHAPMAN'S SIESTA OAK DRESSER BASE with a pair of panel doors, raised on baluster legs joined by stretchers, unsigned. 75.5cm high, 107cm wide, 33cm deepEach door with a small patch of wear from the spinning catch. No worm. Structurally sound and generally in good condition.

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY TILT-TOP TRIPOD TABLE the moulded circular top raised on a leaf-carved baluster stem issuing from a triform platform base, with reel moulded edge, terminating in paw feet and moving on brass castors. 73.5cm high, 63.5cm diameterThe top with a small patch to the centre and ring mark. The brass catch works well and the top hinges well. The table moves well on the brass castors. A handsome table.

Pedigree Sindy Patch vintage 1966  sister doll in school uniform and her white bow shoes and her original pedigree patch  stand and also some outfit pieces from Original sets. Bright colouring and all original from the Sindy Series of dolls and friends and family.( quantity)

A double barrelled 14 bore smooth bore cavalry percussion carbine of the Scinde Irregular Horse, barrels 21" with two folding leaf rearsights, the breech numbered "16" and with Indian inscription, the back action locks marked "SWINBURN & SON 1853", half stocked with swivel ramrod, sling bar and ring, and steel mounts including scrolled trigger guard, circular patch box, and butt plate tang stamped "SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE". GWO & C, (some age wear overall). £600-700

A SCARCE .577 CALIBRE BRITISH DRAGOONS SHARPS CARBINE, 18inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights stamped R.G and with British proof marks, plain back action lock fitted with a Maynard tape primer, the tang stamped SHARP'S PATENT 1848, saddle bar mounted on the left side, the butt with brass plate and brass patch box. Neat repair to wood to right side of barrel tang.

A CLEAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL PATCH CUTTER, the case colour hardened body marked 32.

WALTER GREAVES (1846-1930); oil on canvas, embankment scene at dusk, inscribed to the canvas verso and with label 'Walter Greaves and the Nocturne; Parkin Gallery', 54 x 65cm, in gilt frame.Condition Report: Patch repair verso.

Persian pottery vase, Isnik palette, painted with figures taking tea, 28cm; and a Chinese porcelain jardiniere converted from the neck of a vase, mounted on a wooden circular base, overall 20cm.Qty: 2Condition report:The Persian vase has been broken across the neck with a crack running around the base with resulting glaze loss. One such patch has been crudely coloured in. There is also a chip to the base line, and a second but that appears to be glazed over so a fault from the making. Elsewhere on the neck and body there are quite heavy craze lines that could travel through the body and equate to hairlines.

WW1 Medals - A 1914-15 Star to 86781 Spr H A Clarke RE, plus a Northamtonshire patch; a Victory Medal to 2 Lieut. F D Shield, with ribbon; and another Victory Medal to M-318805 Pte A Towers ASC, with ribbon.Qty: 4

Three albums of US military division patches, to include an AA Airborne Division patch with signature of WW2 General Matthew Bunker Ridgeway; Alaskan Defense Dept; Far East Command; Persian Gulf Command; Pacific Air Command; 8th Air Force; North African Theater; Army Ground Forces; Shoulder Tabs; Meritorious Service patches; National Guard Crests; AA Guided Missile Command; Armored Divisions; Armored Units; 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment; 1st Special Service Force; Vietnam Special Forces; Cavalry patches; Marine patches; Infantry Divisions; Army Divisions; Corps patches; and others.Qty: 3 albums

Three small boxes of military badges, patches and ribbons, to include Royal Scots badge; Leicestershire Regiment badge; Royal Leicesters badge; silver Royal Army Reserve badge; Royal Air Force 35th Squadron badge; Royal Air Force IX Squadron badge; George V Royal Army Service Corps badge; US Marine Corps badge; Paratrooper Wings patch; US Eighth Air Force patch; and other items.Qty: 3 boxes

R Percy,Landscape with cottage,oil on canvas, signed,49x74cm.Condition report:Large patch seen on the back of the canvas which corresponds to the area to the left of the main cluster of trees. Evident overpainting and restoration to the sky. Some paint flaking/ white marks surrounding the signature and elsewhere in the foreground.

William Henry Barribal,Lady with trug of flowers,watercolour, signed,46x37cm.Condition report:Framed and glazed, overall measurements = 55x46cm.Not inspected out of the frame (well sealed in verso). There appears to be a bit of a crease/ tear lower left corner. Various random marks to the surface - for example through the grey of the lady's bonnet and X-shaped marks running to the right of that. Another patch of horizontal marks top left corner.Please see our page https://www.gildings.co.uk/buying-with-gildings/ for third-party shippers.

A SILVER PATCH BOX WITH A MASONIC ENAMEL PLAQUE and a golfing spoon

Carl Adelsköld (Swedish, 1830-1914)A coastal scene with fisherfolk on a jettysigned and dated 'C Adelskold 1881' l.l., oil on canvas67 x 107cmCondition Reportoverall: 100 x 139cmThe canvas is unlined. There is a patch to the reverse to the lower centre of the sky. There is some craquelure and stretcher mark emerging. Under UV light there is some light fluorescing to the area corresponding ot the patch suggesting retouching. There is also similar fluorescing elsewhere although it is not clear whether this is also retouching as there doesn't seem to be a reason for such wide spread spots and flecks. This includes the path and also parts of the sea and sky. Generally speaking, the painting is well presented and ready to hang.

Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1824-1881)An otter with a large salmon in a highland river landscapesigned 'H.L Rolfe' and dated 1867 l.r., oil on canvas42 x 72cmCondition ReportOverall: 64 x 95cmThe work is glazed. The canvas is unlined, there is a small patch to the lower left, see illustration. Craqulure throughout and slight stretcher marks. Under UV light, there are some flecks and touches of retouching to the background in places, with a more extensive washing over the darker areas of fur to the otter.

After Sir Anthony van DyckPortrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, half-length, in a russet mantlewith inscription 'Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke' verso, oil on canvas104 x 86.5cmAfter the original in the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Condition ReportOverall: 112 x 130cmThe canvas is unlined with craquelure, visible stretcher marks and some rubbing to the extreme edges. There is some thinning of the paint to the background and a 6x7cm patch repair to the reverse with corresponding retouchingt o the front. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

Anna J Cochrane (c.1834)A view of Durham Cathedral from the Wear, workers building Prebends Bridge in the foregroundindistinctly signed and dated 'Anna J. Cochrane/1834' l.l., oil on canvas51 x 76cmCondition Reportoverall: 64.5 x 90cmThe canvas has been lined. There is craquelure throughout with strecher markers. To the eye, there are some spots of retouching in the sky to the right and upper stretcher marks, and a further patch to the sky. Under UV light there is further retouching to the cathedral and possibly more is hidden under the varnish. Surface dirt, would benefit from a light clean.

Charles Martin Powell (1775-1824)Fishing boats and other ships off the coast in choppy waters;Dutch fishing boats in calm watersa pair, the first indistinctly signed l.r., the second signed and dated 'C M Powell, 1822' l.l., oil on canvas45.5 x 60cm (2)Provenance: The Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd.Condition ReportBoth paintings have been executed in oil on canvas supports which have been lined. Lining has emphasised the texture of the canvas weave in the paint layers. Overall the canvas tension is good and the pictures are in plane.calm waters – the painting has several small tears repaired to the right side of the sky. The surface texture and overpaint in these areas is poor, partly due to discolouration of the overpaint and they are visible to the eye. In the right hand quadrant is an area of paint with uneven surface texture, possibly caused by heat, this area has also been poorly retouched.Choppy waters - there is evidence of retouching under UV light - mainly infilling to the craquelure in places. This is not extensive however, and beyond a small patch to the right of the sky where there is somce discolouration, see photo, the painting is well presented and ready to hang.Both paintings have clear, even varnish with fly spots and surface dirt.Overall size 55 x 70.5cm

Charles Edward Perugini (1839-1918)Portrait of a girl seated on a chair, bust-length in profile, in a blue dress and white blouseinitialled 'CP' l.l., oil on canvas43.5 x 33.5cmProvenance: with Frost & Reed, London.Condition ReportOverall 53 x 43cmThe canvas is lined and there is some thinning of the paint in parts. Under UV light, there is a patch of retouching apparent to the left of the head in the background. There is a small spot of retouching to the hair, and some minimal infilling that corresponds to part of the stretcher mark along the top edge. The restoration has been well executed and the painting is ready to hang. The painting has been in the same family for many years. In gilt composition frame and ready to hang. See additional images online.

A HIGH STATUS 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH MORTUARY HILTED BACK SWORD, 96cm fullered blade incised JOHANNEX to one side and further incised to the other GGEIA (MEIGENN?) characteristic embossed and chased hilt decorated to the front of the guard with a stand of arms surmounting an oval laurel wreath with a crowned crescent centered, the whole flanked by a pair of pikemen, the underside of the guard decorated with two opposing large stands of arms with the figure of an officer to the fore, the inside of the guard with a patch of original gilt finish, bun-shaped pommel deeply chiselled with stands of arms and two profile busts in oval surrounds, wooden grip. Johannes - maker based in Hounslow. The crescent form included in the frontal decoration of the hilt is similar to elements of that of sons of the Percy family or the Dukes of Northumberland. While Northumberland sided with the Parliamentarians against Charles I he did serve for Charles as General commanding the English forces in the Second Bishop's War.

Hermann, Teddy Edwards, Boyds and others - 5 bears. A jointed Hermann bear with stitched nose. Comes with stitched on label and red chest medallion, approx 20 cm (h). A Teddy Edwards jointed bear with stitched on label marked, Teddy Edwards hand stitched bears, approx 24 cm (h). A TBC Boyds bear with checkered paw pads and matching neck tie, approx 40 cm (h) (This bear shows some sign of fading on the rear). A Paws plush bear with patch styling, approx 22 cm (sitting). A Belle Rose plush bear with floral paws and matching bow, approx 18 cm (sitting) All bears appear clean and tidy excepted where stated otherwise.

Viera Arsenal Match Worn Football Shirt: Red long sleeve Champions League shirt with number 4 Viera to rear. Champions League badge to right arm and swear patch to chest.

Kuyt Liverpool 2007 - 2008 Rare Champions League Match Worn Football Shirt: Incredibly rare, this shirt was made for Champions League matches. Short sleeve, black with red flash and white stripes to arms. Believed to be worn v Arsenal. Worn by Kuyt whose name and number 18 appear to rear. Champions League patch to arm has number 5 to indicate wins of the trophy. Carlsberg sponsorship. Signed to rear to the left of his name in gold.

Tottenham 2003 - 2004 Training Top Football Shirt: White short sleeve with patch stating Kappa 8 to front. Worn and signed by Helder Postiga.

Tottenham 2003 - 2004 Training Top Football Shirt: White short sleeve with patch stating Kappa 29 to front. Worn and signed by Simon Davies.

Tottenham 2003 - 2004 Training Top Football Shirt: White short sleeve with patch stating Kappa 15 to front. Worn and signed by Jamie Redknapp.

Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Harlequin Duck" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Rain Forest 33c Harlequin Duck stamp issued March 29, 2000. Named for its harlequin clown appearance, the male Harlequin Duck is identified by blue-gray plumage with contrasting slashes of black and white. A chestnut stripe above each eye and a chestnut patch along the flanks further enhance this hardy duck's unique coloring. The female is mostly black-brown, with mottled gray breast and underparts. Among the three white dots on either side of its head, the single dot behind each eye is the most distinct. The Harlequin's range includes the east and west coasts of North America, although it is more prevalent on the west coast. The Harlequin inhabits rocky shorelines of rapid streams in winter, where it swims and dives among boulders and gravel beds. In summer, this gregarious duck is found near turbulent mountain streams and rivers, preferring the roughest, most torrential waters. The Harlequin feeds on the larvae of aquatic insects, as well as mollusks, crustaceans and small fish. A strong and fast flyer, this duck forms small flocks throughout the year and is rarely seen flying over land. The Harlequin is the only duck in North America to build its nest near fast-running water. Made of grass, twigs and leaves, and lined with down, the ground nest is well hidden among dense waterside vegetation. The female incubates 5 to 10 buff-colored eggs between 27 and 33 days. The young leave the nest soon after hatching and are able to fly in about six weeks. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B16700)

A Rare Caughley Saucer, Circa 1790-1793, with the crest of Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, the centre with inscribed garter surmounted by a coronet, enclosing the Royal crest, decorated at Chamberlain's Workshop, 6.25ins diameter Note: Probably made to celebrate the marriage of the Duke of York to Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia (m. 1791)Condition reportSome minor scattered pitting to the glaze. Some very light wear to the gilding in the centre. Small patch of restoration to the rim - gilding at this section slightly raised and on the exterior porcelain body slightly discoloured, measuring approximately 10mm wide x 3mm. Otherwise appears to be in good condition.We cannot prove it was decorated in Chamberlain's Workshop, but apparently the Chamberlain archives refer to a number of orders from Prince Frederick, Duke of York, and it is thought this set was probably made to celebrate his forthcoming betrothal to Princess Frederica of Prussia.

A Pair of Derby Porcelain Miniature Figures, Circa 1775, of a boy and girl dressed as Turks, each incised N.63 to base, 3.75ins high, a Derby putto with basket of flowers, 4.25ins high, patch marks, and a standing figure of a young girl, incised N.47, 5.25ins high

A .577 Calibre 1852 Sharps Rolling Block Rifle, 36ins bright steel barrel, bright steel lock and action and engraved C Sharps, patent 1852, brass patch box and butt plate, hard wood stock and fore end, 53ins overall

A collection of TV and film related items, comprising; Siren (2018-2020), a production used Pruitt County Sheriff shoulder patch, together with a Siren Song Motel room key tag, each with Marvelous Treasures and Amusements certificate of authenticity; UFO, TV series 1970-71, Ed Bishop (Ed Straker) Indentified The Fanderson Audio Archive CD, together with a S.H.A.D.O. Con 2 promotional flier; UFO, TV series 1970-71, a prop letter of resignation with accompanying note; Passengers (2008), a Popular Health Services buisiness card for the character Claire Summers, played by Anne Hathaway; Gladiator (2000), a mini film poster, starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott, 28 x 21.5cm; Spartacus (1960) a copy of the Roman scroll, together with a photographic print of Henry Fonda and Grenade Curran, signed by Curran verso, a Paramount Pictures Hollywood Project brochure and a Fox Theater Pomona brochure; and a Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour bag, containing various film related ephemera to include a Halloween Resurrection notebook, a Tatopoulos sticker and Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia auction catalogue etc.

A collection of assorted Crummles & Co enamelled patch/pill boxes, some limited editions to include Royal Horticultural Society No.51/250

Three pairs of binoculars to include Enbeeco Concord and Bresser, Palestine police patch, framed pictures etc

WILLIAM BIRNIE RSW RGI (SCOTTISH 1929-2006) SNOWBERRY PATCH KILBARCHAN Gouache, signed lower left, dated (19)92, 28 x 78.5cm (11 x 31") Condition Report:Presents in good condition. Not examined out of frame

A CLASSIC RUBY & DIAMOND CLUSTER mounted throughout in bright yellow metal (partial hallmarks) the central ruby measures approx 5.6mm x 4.9mm x 2.7mm, flanked by four diamonds with an estimated approx total of 0.12cts. finger size M1/2, weight 3.3gms Condition Report:very slight abrasions to the top facets of the rubies not eye visible. internal linear inclusions and a patch of platelets, in two directions indicative of ruby, nice bright rubies, diamonds bright & clean, hallmarks very rubbed, 18ct colour, I'm happy that it is gold, partial hallmarks visible, claws ok, mount all good.

A WW2 POLISH 2ND CORPS BATTLEDRESS BLOUSE In khaki wool serge, with epaulettes bearing rank of Starszy Szergowy (Lance Corporal); embroidered "Poland" shoulder titles; the left arm with 2nd Polish Corps (6th Regt.) and 2nd Warsaw Armoured Brigade cloth patches, the right with British 8th Army cloth patch; Armoured Regt. collar insignia; 2nd Polish Corps breast badge over British medal ribbons (1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Italy Star) Condition Report:Available upon request

JAMES STUART PARK (SCOTTISH 1862-1933) ORCHID LILIES  Oil on canvas, signed lower right, 60 x 50cm (23.5 x 19.75") (oval) Condition Report:Picture presents in good, original condition. Some minor craquelure. Some areas of surface bloom. Some spot/patch flaring to background under UV

A pair of George II silver taper sticks, with waisted capitals, knopped stems and on moulded shaped square bases, by James Gould, hallmarks London 1736, height 11cm, 7.5oz, with William Walter Antiques Ltd receipt dated 19841 taper stick has a tiny patch repair on shoulder, otherwise no damage, general wear to high points, hallmarks clear and matching

Halcyon Days Freestanding Clock, 6cm diameter, two oval patch boxes plus thimble. (4).

Victorian pique ware tortoiseshell card case, approx. 11.5cm long, together with an antique Bilston enamel patch box with mirror under lid, some cracks

Whaling.- Thiercelin (Louis) Journal d'un Baleinier. Voyages en Océanie, 2 vol., half-titles, some light foxing, original printed yellow wrappers, lightly rubbed and soiled, some minor scattered ink spots, vol. 1 with patch of staining to head of upper wrapper, preserved in a cloth drop-back box, 8vo, Paris, 1866.⁂ A whaling narrative of particular interest for its accounts of Hawaii and the French interests in New Zealand.

Wodehouse (P.G.) My Man Jeeves, first edition, 2pp. advertisements, original salmon-pink cloth, slight bumping to corner tips, small patch of cockling to lower cover, else fine, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, just touching imprint at foot of spine, spotting to upper panel, short tear to upper fore-edge, a few neat tape repairs to verso, an excellent example overall, slip-case, [McIlvaine A22a], 8vo, [1919].⁂ The first Jeeves and Wooster book, Wodehouse's most enduring characters. McIlvaine identified copies in a dustjacket priced at 1s 9d as constituting the first issue of the first edition, but the copy illustrated in her bibliography is believed to be the only surviving example. Copies of this second issue of the first edition in an identical dust-jacket other than the change of price to 2s are also very rare, particularly in an unrestored state.

Churchill (Sir Winston Spencer) [The War Speeches], 7 vol., first editions, half-titles, frontispieces and plates, the odd patch of foxing but generally clean, attractive modern crushed red morocco, spines gilt in compartments with black morocco labels, [Woods A66a, A89, A94, A101, A107, A112 & A114], 8vo, 1941-46.⁂ Comprising: Vol. 1, Into Battle; Vol. 2, The Unrelenting Struggle; Vol. 3, The End of the Beginning; Vol. 4, Onwards to Victory; Vol. 5, The Dawn of Liberation; Vol. 6, Victory; Vol. 7, Secret Session Speeches.

Martyn (William Frederick) The Geographical Magazine, 2 vol., titles in red and black, engraved frontispieces, 78 engraved plates and maps, many folding, vol. 2 title closely trimmed at foot, just touching last line of imprint, a few plates with slight creasing, 2 with short tears but no loss, very light offsetting and the odd patch of soiling, vol. 2 with damp-staining to head towards end, contemporary calf, richly gilt spines in compartments and with double morocco labels, some minor staining and marking to covers, joints starting, still a handsome set, 4to, 1782-83.

Melville (Herman) Moby-Dick or the White Whale, second English edition, a few spots to fore-edge, light browning to endpapers, Lord Rosebery's copy with his "Durdans" blind-stamp to to title and pp.99 and 101 and the odd pencil note or marking to margins and endpaper, original pictorial cloth, light toning to spine, spine ends and corners slightly bumping, small patch of fraying to foot of upper cover, some slight rubbing or faint marking, but a bright, crisp copy generally, 8vo, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1892.⁂ The second English edition of one of the Great American Novels and a key work of 19th century literature. This second English edition is both rare (we have traced not like example at auction) and significant as it is the first English edition to include the missing epilogue as well as a number of other passages and phrases that were omitted for the Bentley first edition (an edition that was famously mutilated by self-appointed censors).

Straits of Magellan.- Sarmiento de Gambóa (Pedro) Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes...en los ãnos 1579. y 1580., first edition, 3 folding engraved plates, a few instances of underlining in red pencil, occasional slight damp-staining to inner margin, the odd patch of soiling, but an excellent clean copy overall, handsome contemporary crimson morocco with central Spanish royal arms in gilt, spine richly gilt in compartments and with olive morocco label, some minor rubbing and marking, g.e., [Sabin 77094; Hill 1526], 4to, Madrid, Imprenta Real de la Gazeta, 1768.⁂ A naval mission turned voyage of discovery. Sarmiento de Gambóa, a Spanish navigator, was sent to capture Sir Francis Drake following his attack on the coast of Peru. Sarmiento attempted to cut off Drake's escape at the Straits of Magellan. Unsuccessful in locating Drake, he seized the opportunity to explore and map the Straits, returning to Spain to convince the government to fortify the region.