Raleigh (Sir Walter) The Historie of the World, initial 'The Minde of the front' f., engraved additional pictorial title, portrait to letterpress title, 6 double-page maps and 2 double-page plates (battle plans), initial f. with lower blank corner repaired and little creased, addition title outer margin little chipped, map at p.108 split at fold (with a little loss) and with a few minor marginal worm traces, a few short tears, some spotting and staining / soiling, lightly browned, contemporary calf, rebacked in modern calf in compartments with a red morocco label, corners repaired, small patch repairs to inner corners, covers rubbed and marked, [Wing R163], folio, Printed for R: Best Jo. Place & Sam: Cartwright and are to be sould at Graies Inn and Furnivalls Inn gates in Holborne & at the hand and Bible in Duck lane, 1652.
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An oak chest in the 17th Century manner, the plain top over three long drawers with applied moulded edges and brass teardrop handles, raised on turned feet, 75 cm wide x 53 cm deep x 80 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Top is split and has signs of worm. Top is a later replacement. Handles are later replacements. It has iron hook hinges. Lock mechanisms have been filled and replaced and it looks as though the front centre panels have also been later adjusted. Drawer liners are split. Left hand side panel is split and has signs of old worm. There is a patch to the back of the left hand side as well at the top and the bottom. Right hand side has some heavy scratching as well as patching at the top and bottom. Later added legs. General wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details. Bottom drawer appears to be completely different to the other two and has had various repairs etc throughout, signs of old worm throughout. General wear and tear conducive with age and use with significant alterations - see images for more details
An 18th Century oak coffer bach, the single piece top over two arched fielded panels and single drawer, on bracket feet, 56 cm wide x 37 cm deep x 54 cm high CONDITION REPORTS It has wooden peg hinges. The top has several splits and a patch to the back edge. Drawer lining has splits and signs of insect damage. Right hand side is split to both the lower and upper sections variously. Left hand side is split on the base and appears to have had a repair. There are signs of worm to the underneath.
A box containing unused cross-stitch kits (19), printed tapestry canvases and tapestry kits (5) CONDITION REPORTS The cross-stitch patterns Royal Paris "Les Coquelicots" x 2, Royal Paris "Le Panier de Roses" x 2, DMC "Daisy the cow" x 2, Royal Paris "Haut dans le ciel" x 2, DMC "Patch the dog", DMC "Study of a mouse", a Collection D'Art "Basket of roses", DMC "Ginger the cat", DMC "Yellow Dog", DMC "Zara the zebra", DMC "Ladybirds", Collection D'Art five various 3192 x 2, 3149, 3118 x 2 together with a Royal Paris "Study of zebras" x 3 - see images for more details
A Georgian-style oak circular folding table with dished top above folding gateleg turned and block cross-stretchered support, 69 x 75x 70cm (af). CONDITION REPORT: The joints on the top have opened up and are quite noticeable. There is a patch repair to one of the edges and a further notable chip and patch repair. Further signs of use visible throughout, including scuffs, scrapes, fading, staining, etc.
A George III silver circular patch box and cover, the glazed top with gilt Arabic numbers from 1-10 and gilt pointer, 'SP' maker's mark of Samuel Pemberton to interior, diameter 2.2cm.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.
Her Royal Hogness Princess Platinum Artist:David PringleDavid volunteered to paint a mini sculpture last year and was pleased when asked to create the Jubilee Sculpture in the Platinum Jubilee year. He worked briefly in the sign industry at a young age so prefers to work with precision and straight lines. Sponsor:Frogs FarmFrogs Farm is a pop up venue located on the A140 at Thwaite. Famous for our sunflower mazes, cut flowers and pumpkin patch. The Sunflower Maze will be open during the school summer holidays (weather dependant)https://frogsfarm.co.uk/ Measurements (approx.)Length 165cmHeight 75cmWidth 40cm
A SET OF SIX ANTWERP TAPESTRY OVERDOOR PANELS SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY Each woven in wools and silks, depicting architectural scenes and palaces surmounted by a blue cabochon within a scrolled cartouche and flanked by fruited and floral garlands, with brown outer slip, lacking to bottom edge of two slight size variance but each approximately 102cm by 213cm Provenance: Christie's, 'Furniture, Sculpture & Carpets', 10th November 2005, Lot 7 Condition Report: All have been undergone professional conservation, cleaning and spot restoration within the last 30 years. Modern backing- beneath which some patch repairs are visible- later border edge sections and probably all slightly trimmed in size. Evidence of spot repairs and surface tightening - some of which has failed slightly as surface have crumpled slightly. and indications of old spot stains. Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE MORROCAN VELVET AND SILK 'HAITI' WALL HANGING LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of conventional repeating Moorish arch form (mihrab) in reds and greens approximately 186cm height by 374cm length; and a fragment of an Indian metal thread detailed hanging, in grey and pinks (2) Provenance: Supplied by Christopher Gibbs Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The whole with graduated fading from left to right from sunlight- shadow to base presumably from sofa or similar in front. Patch to lower left corner- insect loss damage scattered throughout- old rust stains visible to reverse Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF FRENCH CARVED GREY STONE CYLINDRICAL PEDESTALS 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY Each relief carved with a crowned eagle clasping lightning bolts approximately 83cm high, 41cm diameter Provenance: Supplied by Christopher Gibbs Condition Report: Both with natural inherent flaws running throughout the main body and to the top- will require careful handling and transport. Both tops unfinished- with losses to top and bottom edges. One with old patch repair and diagonal cut marks. Colour streaking presumably from atmosphere exposure which has left the surface unpolished and muted in areas. Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE JAPANESE IMARI VASE Edo period, of baluster form, now with a metal cover. 40cm highMetal cover detaches. An underglaze chip to the inside of the footrim, general rubbing to the gilding, a patch of gilt (fault) to the inside of one of floral cartouches, light general wear, light scuffing to neckrim due to metal mount.
A FLEMISH TAPESTRY FRAGMENT WOVEN WITH A UNICORN MID/LATE 17TH CENTURY With central depiction of lion and unicorn, part section of griffin to right, in verdure forest setting, possibly Enghien or Felletin approximately 305cm by 315cm Provenance: Formerly the Messel family collection at Nymans Removed to the Drawing Room at Holmstead Manor in 1947 after the disastrous fire and thence by descent to Oliver Messel Purchased from Oliver Messel by Frederick and Phyllis Baden Watkins for Flaxley Abbey Condition Report: The overall surface is quite loose and 'baggy'- when pulled taught on the ground the tapestry measures 312cm high and 316.5cm wide as best as we can measure.As per cataloguing- this is a fragment from larger tapestry. It has undergone restoration to include numerous areas of reweaving and stitch repairs to tighten the surface, repair old insect damages and loose threads. The borders are later. The surface is fragile, colours muted and dirty and has a musty smell. The colours have faded and later backing is very fragile and torn. Reverse showing numerous patch repairs. Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A DUTCH MARQUETRY SIDE TABLELATE 18TH CENTURY The frieze veneered in the round69.5cm high, 67cm wide, 41cm deepProvenance: Possibly Flaxley Abbey Sale, 1960, Lot 330Condition Report: Overall scratches, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: the top with a filled crack along the grain of the timber, also to the front frieze, filler also filling holes to each corner of the top and elsewhere; later handles; lacking a chip of wood to the top of one leg; one leg repaired to the top; other small patch repairs to two feet; the back of the table is decorated so that it can be used in the middle of a room as a centre table; the front of the table top is bowed in an upward direction.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
FOLLOWER OF SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCKPORTRAIT OF DAME REBECCA PUE Oil on canvas109.2 x 86.4cm (42 x 34 in.) Provenance: Formerly the Messel family collection at Nymans Removed to Holmstead Manor in 1947 after the disastrous fire and thence by descent to Oliver Messel Supplied by Oliver Messel to Frederick and Phyllis Watkins for Flaxley AbbeyCondition Report: The canvas has been relined. Surface dirt and a yellowed, mottled varnish. A repaired patch of approx.. 6 x 8 cm lower right in the black of the dress. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND LINE INLAID CELLARETCIRCA 1815The hinged lid enclosing a fitted and divided interior with a set of seven clear glass decanters and stoppers50cm high, 36cm wide, 35cm deepProvenance:Supplied by Oliver Messel Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: wear to a later stain, mostly visible around the lion masks; three of the four lion masks have no rings; sections of crossbanded veneer missing and some later replacements; repairs including to the corners; some veneers lifting; the brass cappings fitting variously flush, others extending beyond the feet; repairs to one hinge area visible interior and exterior; the green wool baize possibly later; divisions for nine bottles, there are seven bottles and stoppers; a patch to the keyhole area; there is some evidence of worm.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Steiff - A boxed white / brown mohair #00039 'Four Seasons Pumpkin Patch 1997' - The white bear has plastic eyes, wool felt paws and stitched nose. Jointed limbs, and poly-filled. Bear has a gold-coloured button on its ear and a white tag. Bear is 32 cm in height and is odourless. Bear does not come with a certificate of authenticity. Bear appears in excellent condition. Box appears in excellent condition with some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
FOUR BOXED COALPORT FIGURINES, comprising High Society Collection, limited edition figurines: Lady Charlotte 1322/5000, and two Lady Sara figurines 2759/5000 (parasol handle loose) and 1653/5000, each with certificates, together with Edwardian Garden Party collection Lady Caroline, from a limited edition of 9500 (small patch of glue over bow on parasol), height of tallest figurine 23.5cm (4 + 4 boxes + 3 certificates) (Condition report: pieces appear in good condition, and as stated, sd to boxes)
FIVE BOXED COALPORT AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE FIGURINES, limited editions, comprising Margot 89/500, two Leonie figurines numbered 900/1000 and 719/1000, with two x Jacqui 302/500 and 322/500 height 23cm (the latter has a small patch of glue under parasol) (5 + 5 boxes) (Condition report: figurines appear in good condition and as stated, boxes dirty)
Curved enamel sign imitating a barber pole with the words "Modern Service" on the front of it. Bottom of sign is marked "Bob White Sign Co, Milwaukee/Pat. No. 1,688,017.". Front of the enamel sign is in good condition with some minor rust on edges and a large patch of finish missing on blue star spangled globe. Bottom edge has a patch of rust and missing finish. Height: 122 cm. Width: 23 cm. Depth: 7,5 cm. Condition: Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.
Coca-Cola delivery man's uniform manufactured by Riverside Masterbuilt, c.1950s. Tan colored pin-striped fabric short sleeve shirt with matching cuffed pants & green cap. Coca-Cola patches on shirt & hat with large patch on back, maker's label size medium. Good condition - fading & wear, holes to breast pockets. Displayed on a molded plastic sectional mannequin (included). Height: 180 cm. Width: 60 cm. Depth: 30 cm. Condition: Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.
TWO 18th CENTURY ENAMEL BOXES, comprising South Staffordshire rectangular snuff box, painted with rustic playing flute to a seated lady, other vignettes of lovers in arcadian landscapes, 8.5cm w; and oval patch box, the lid painted with grieving maiden with anchor, inset with mirror, 4.2cm w (2)Comments: both damaged with cracks & chips, one with old discoloured restoration.GROUP OF ASSORTED POTTERY, comprising Majolica jar and cover, the foot inscribed 'Theriaca', continental pineapple form majolica teapot, Staffordshire bone china ink stand and cover, Prattware pot lid, Copeland Spode Italian tyg inscribe 'Auld Lang Syne', and Edward VII commemorative porcelain plate (6)
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'PEBBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH CENTURYChina. Well hollowed, carved in the form of a pebble, neatly incised with a bat in flight above two lingzhi. The translucent stone of a fine white tone with a russet patch and some russet veins, and cloudy white inclusions.Provenance: The Strong National Museum of Play, accession number 75.95.73 A (lacquered to base of the snuff bottle). Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969) grew up in a prosperous family of collectors. Her interests ranged so widely that by 1960 she had amassed more than 27,000 collectible items and works of art. The vast majority of her collections related in some way to play and as her accumulation grew, Margaret planned a museum to house her collection. It eventually opened to the public in 1982, and grew dramatically over the following decades, expanding its collections, facilities, and resources, now spanning over 285,000 square feet. Today, the Strong National Museum of Play (known as just The Strong Museum or simply The Strong) is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the study of play.Condition: Very good condition with some old wear and traces of use. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Stopper: Tiger's eyeWeight: 71.8 gDimensions: Height including stopper 73 mm. Diameter mouth 6 mm. With a fitted wood base dating to the late Qing dynasty. (2)Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 23 March 2012, lot 1609Price: USD 37,500 or approx. EUR 47,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A white and russet jade 'pebble' snuff bottle, 1750-1850Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, color of the jade, and size (73 mm). Note the lack of carved decoration.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 22 March 2013, lot 1408Price: USD 15,000 or approx. EUR 18,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A carved white jade 'pebble' snuff bottle, 1750-1850Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, color of the jade, and incision work. Note the size (64 mm).十八世紀白玉留皮山子鼻烟壺中國，掏膛良好，天然山子，淺浮雕一隻蝙蝠，壺下方兩朵靈芝。半透明的玉料，白玉留皮，色泽温润，帶有赤褐色皮和脈絡，以及白色絮狀物。 來源：紐約Strong 國立美術館，收藏編號 75.95.73 A (見壺底)。Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969) 成長於一個富裕的收藏家家庭。她的興趣範圍非常廣泛，到 1960 年爲止，她已經積累了 27,000 多件收藏品和藝術品。她的絕大多數收藏都以特定方式與玩耍有關，隨著她的收藏不斷擴大，Margaret計劃建立一個博物館來展示她的收藏。美術館最終於 1982 年向公眾開放，並在接下來的幾十年裡，其收藏、設施和資源急速擴大，現在佔地超過 285,000 平方英尺。 今天，Strong 國立游戲美術館（簡稱為 The Strong 美術館或簡稱為 The Strong）是世界上唯一一家專注於遊戲研究的以收藏為基礎的博物館。 品相：狀況極好，有一些磨損和使用痕跡。具有天然內沁和裂縫，其中一些可能隨著時間的推移發展成細小的裂縫。 壺蓋：虎眼石 重量：71.8 克 尺寸：總高 73 毫米，壺口直徑6 毫米 清末木底座。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2012年3月23，lot 1609 價格：USD 37,500（相當於今日EUR 47,500） 描述：清1750-1850年白玉鼻煙壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的外型、玉石顏色和尺寸 (73毫米)。請注意沒有浮雕裝飾。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2013年3月22日，lot 1408 價格：USD 15,000（相當於今日EUR 18,500） 描述：1750-1850年 白玉一路連科圖鼻煙壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的外型、玉石顏色和浮雕。請注意尺寸(64毫米)。
Marchesinus (Johannes) Mammotrectus super Bibliam, collation: A-C8; a10; b-y8; 1 28; 310, double column, 228 ff. (including initial and final blanks), 39 lines and headline, Gothic type, rubricated throughout with alternating blue and red Lombard initials,, A1r richly illuminated with a 7-line initial 'I' in gold and colours with opaque white highlights, a historiated initial 'F' (beginning of the Epistle of St Jerome) also in gold and colours with a representation of St. Ambrose, flourished in red and green, four-sided filigree-work border with tendrils and flowers, gold dots and individual thorn leaves also in gold, and a medallion of green laurel leaves, a red infield and a flowering tree in green and red, occasional light damp-staining to head, the odd patch of light marginal soiling, ink library stamps to A2r and n6v, ink inscriptions trimmed from earlier endpapers and laid onto pastedowns, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, possibly a remboitage, with circular pelican and egg-shaped lily stamps, brass clasps, early repairs to spine ends, worm holes to covers, pastedowns and endpapers renewed, preserved in custom drop-back box, 4to (210 x 160mm.), Venice, Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn & Nicolaus de Frankfordia, 1476.⁂ First Venetian edition of this manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible, along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. It is one of the most important Franciscan texts of the later Middle Ages. Our copy with a finely illuminated leaf in an Italian hand. The Mammotrectus was written between 1279 and 1297 as a manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. Very popular during the 16th century, this work quickly became a classic among Catholic priests, and was as such subject to repeated attacks by Luther and protestant theologians.Provenance: "Comparatus sum anno Domini M.V.20" (ink note laid onto rear pastedown); "Duplum Bibliotheca regiae Monac(ensis)" (ink note laid onto front pastedown); Franciscan monastery of Riva del Guarda (ink library stamps); H. Legel (bookplate). Literature: BMC V, 194; HC 10557; Goff M-236; GW M20827; Bod-inc M-083; BSB-Ink 155.050; ISTC im00236000.
Herbert (Frank) Dune, first English edition, small patch of foxing to half-title, original boards, horizontal crease to spine, some light marking to covers, light bumping to spine tips and corners, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners chipped, small portion of loss to head of upper panel touching title, closed tears to corners, creasing to head and foot, usual lifting of laminate at joints, 8vo, 1965.⁂ The scarce first English edition of this science fiction classic, successfully adapted for the cinema twice, most recently by Denis Villeneuve in 2021.
Le Carré (John) Call for the Dead, first edition, very occasional marginal soiling, straying into text on p.55, original red boards, small worm hole to upper joint, else fine, dust-jacket, spine ends and corners a little chipped, slight toning to spine, small patch of discolouration to lower panel, light surface soiling, an excellent example overall, 8vo, 1961.⁂ The author's first novel and the introduction of George Smiley, Le Carré's most enduring creation and arguably the greatest and most complex character in all of spy fiction.
McKee (David) Elmer, first edition, colour illustrations by the author, light damp mottling to foot, causing some cockling and adhesion tearing, original boards, light damp staining to foot of covers, dust-jacket, light damp stain with some cockling to foot, spine ends and corners a little chipped, small patch of surface wear to foot of lower panel, portion of restoration to foot of upper flap, extremities a little rubbed, 4to, 1968.⁂ McKee's children's classic about the multi-coloured elephant Elmer. Rare.
South America.- Conquest of Peru.- Cieza De León (Pedro de) Parte primera de la chronica del Peru. Que tracta la demarcacion de sus provincias: la descripcion dellas. Las fundaciones de las nuevas ciudades. Los ritos y costumbres de los indios, y otras cosas estrañas dignas de ser sabidas, first edition, collation: ✠6 2✠4 a-q8 r6, largely double-column, title with large woodcut royal arms within woodcut border, 42 woodcuts in the text (some repetitions), and woodcut initials, author's signature to r6 verso, the odd ink note to margin in an early hand, title upper and inner margins restored and repaired tear to foot, title and first 2 gathering with repair and restorations to fore-margins and upper corner, a few other small marginal repairs and 1 or 2 neat repairs to text, light foxing and marginal damp-staining towards end, the odd patch of light staining and some light soiling or browning, but a crisp copy generally, contemporary vellum with manuscript lettering to spine, remains of ink inscriptions to lower cover, endpapers renewed, folio (292 x 200mm.), Seville, Martín de Montesdoca, 1553.⁂ The first edition of this excessively rare chronicle. We can trace only three copies offered either at auction or in dealer's catalogues, and no copy other than this since 1951."One of the most remarkable literary productions of the age of the Spanish Conquest in America. It is, in fact, the only book which exhibits the 'physical aspect of the country as it existed under the elaborate culture of the Incas'." - Sabin.The author of this history was one of the greatest authorities on Peru, where he spent 16 years. He started the work at Popayan in 1541 and finished it in Lima in 1550; the full chronicle consisted of four volumes, of which only the first was published, and deals with the geography, history and ethnology of Peru. Apart from the famous woodcut and description of the silver mines of Potosi, engraved after an original drawing made by the author, the woodcuts depict the everyday life of the conquistadors with the Indians, boats on Lake Titicaca, the building of a city, Quechua Indians dealing with the devil, a human sacrifice, a Spanish and an Indian in front of the city of Cuzco etc... It also contains the first extended description of the Peruvian guanaco, or llama, and of the pepper-tree, or mollé, and the commercial and medicinal uses of its fruits.Literature: Sabin, 13044; Medina (BHA), 157; Escudero (Séville), 555; Streit, II, 644; JCB (3) I:175; Field, 314;Johnson, The Book in the Americas, 32; Delgado-Gomez, Spanish Historical Writing about the New World, 26;Alden, 553/20; Maggs, Bibliotheca Americana (1926), p. 59, n° 3967; Quoted by Salvá, n° 3293, but never seen by him.
Voyages.- Morisot (Claude Barthélemy de) Orbis maritimi sive Rerum in mari et littoribus gestarum generalis historia, first edition, additional engraved title, title printed in red and black, additional printed dedication to Pierre Séguier (leaf â) inserted at end of preliminaries, folding engraved plate, 44 engraved illustrations, 23 of which maps, additional title with small marginal loss to fore-edge (repaired), folding plate lightly creased, some subtle damp-staining to lower margin, the odd spot or patch of soiling but an excellent clean copy overall, near contemporary vellum, yapp edges, spine with title in ink, rubbed and lightly soiled, [Borba de Moraes II, pp.597-8; Sabin 50723], folio, Dijon, Pierre Palliot, 1643.⁂ One of the first comprehensive books on naval history. The work is dedicated to Louis XIII, with the preface dated January 1643. This copy also has a printed dedication to Chancelier Séguier, dated April 1643, inserted before the start of the text (and interrupting the catchwords), indicating that this is the second issue. The folding plate depicts a staged naval battle in a Roman arena, with illustrations of coins, types of native vessel, and maps of Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'QILIN AND CRANES' GROUP, 18TH CENTURYChina. Carved as a recumbent qilin, the legs tucked underneath, its head turned backwards facing the trifurcated tail, the face finely incised with bulging eyes, horns and whiskers, a wisp of vapor emerging from the open mouth, and a small crane nestled to each side. The translucent stone of a celadon tone with russet patch and veining.Provenance: Property from the collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis. Drs. Edmund Jean and Julia Breyer Lewis are renowned experts in nephrology who met professionally and later married in 1997, and have since continued to collect Japanese art together, actively seeking the best they could find from the finest dealers in the field. Known for their keen scholarship and high aesthetic standards, for the past three decades Ed and Julie have focused on collecting lacquer art, painting, and Buddhist sculpture from Japan. As they traveled widely their desire to collect Buddhist art grew, and they have expanded their collection to include important Pan-religious sculpture from Greater Asia. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few minuscule nicks here and there, the zitan base with few tiny losses.Weight: 563.8 g Dimensions: Length 12.5 cm (excl. base), 14.5 cm (incl. base)With a matching openwork zitan base from the same period, carved overall in the form of gnarled branches and rockwork with lingzhi. (2)Expert's note: The lapidary who created the present piece has cleverly utilized the jade pebble to fashion a highly auspicious piece. While jade carvings of cranes or qilin alone are found frequently, group depictions of this subject, such as the present lot, are highly unusual and extremely rare. The superbly carved matching zitan base adds even further to the already impressive appearance of the jade. Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's London, 10 May 2017, lot 286Price: GBP 25,000 or approx. EUR 33,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A white jade 'phoenix and qilin' carving, Qing dynasty, 18th centuryExpert remark: Note the near-identical size (12 cm)十八世紀青玉留皮麒麟仙鶴擺件中國。圓雕臥麒麟，雙腿收於身下，威風凜凜的龍頭、一柱擎天的鹿角、有力強勁的馬蹄、搖擺自如的牛尾，兩邊依偎著一隻小鶴。青色半透明玉料，帶有赤褐色斑紋。 來源：Drs. Edmund 與Julie Lewis收藏。Drs. Edmund Jean 與 Julia Breyer Lewis是著名的腎臟學專家，他們在專業上相識，後來於 1997 年結婚，此後一起收藏日本藝術品，積極從該領域最優秀的經銷商那裡尋找最好的藝術品。Ed 和 Julie 以其敏銳的學識和高度審美標準而聞名。在過去的三十年裡，Ed 和 Julie 一直專注於從日本收集漆器、繪畫和佛教藝術造像。隨著他們旅行見聞的擴展，他們收集佛教藝術的願望越來越強烈，因此收藏範圍擴大到包括來自大亞洲的重要泛神論造像。 品相：品相極好，輕微磨損，很多微小的刻痕，紫檀底座輕微缺損。 重量：563.8 克 尺寸：長 12.5 厘米 (不含底座), 14.5 厘米 (含底座) 搭配同期的鏤空紫檀底座，圓雕石畔靈芝形式。 專家注釋：製作此擺件的玉匠巧妙地利用玉料雕刻出一件意義祥瑞作品。鶴或麒麟的玉雕雖多見，但像本拍品這樣的組合卻極極為罕見。精雕細琢的紫檀底座更增添了玉石已經令人印象深刻的外觀。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：倫敦蘇富比，2017年5月10日，lot 286 價格：GBP 25,000（相當於今日EUR 32,325） 描述：十八世紀清代白玉鳳凰麒麟擺件 專家評論：請注意幾乎相同的尺寸 (12 厘米)。
A RARE CAMEO JASPER SNUFF BOTTLE, OFFICIAL SCHOOL, QING DYNASTYChina, 1750-1850. Well hollowed, of rounded-rectangular form with a concave lip and flat oval recessed foot, ingeniously carved utilizing the yellowish-ochre markings to depict a Buddhist lion and cub playing with a brocade ball, the reverse carved in relief with Zhong Kui raising his sword amid a bat and lingzhi. The stone of a brownish-red tone with a dark coral-red patch with black veining to one side. Provenance: Collection particulière dans le departement Eure-et-Loir, France. Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and few minuscule nibbles.Stopper: Green cabochon on metal collar with metal spoonWeight: 106.4 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 79 mm. Diameter neck 21 mm and mouth 8 mm.Jasper is a fascinating material with a wide range of possible colors, even in a single specimen. This extraordinary example, however, is made from material of exceptional quality and range, with distinct layers of color, allowing for the rare technique of double layers of carving. Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 30 March 2005, lot 35Price: USD 42,000 or approx. EUR 59,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A fine and rare carved cameo jasper snuff bottle, Official school, 1750-1850Expert remark: Compare the closely identical form, manner of carving, and color of the stone.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26 May 2013, lot 221Price: HKD 162,500 or approx. EUR 24,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A jasper 'toad' snuff bottle official school, Qing dynasty, late 18th/mid-19th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related form, manner of carving, and color of the stone.清代罕見碧玉鼻烟壺，清宮造辦處中國，1750-1850年。掏膛良好，直頸，四方圓角，橢圓形圈足。一側巧妙地利用黃赭色紋理，浮雕描繪太獅少獅在玩錦球；背面有深珊瑚紅色斑塊和黑色脈紋，浮雕鍾馗舉劍，空中飛舞蝙蝠與如意祥雲。 來源：法國 Eure-et-Loir省私人收藏。 品相：品相良好，輕微磨損和磕損。 壺蓋：綠色蓋，金屬托片，金屬小勺 重量：106.4 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）79 毫米，頸部直徑21 毫米及壺口直徑8 毫米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2005年3月30日，lot 35 價格：USD 42,000（相當於今日EUR 59,500） 描述：1750-1850年清代罕見碧玉鼻烟壺，清宮造辦處 專家評論：比較非常相同的外型、雕刻風格和色調。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2013年5月26日，lot 221 價格：HKD 162,500（相當於今日EUR 24,500） 描述：十八世紀晚期和十九世紀中期清代碧玉蟾蜍鼻烟壺，清宮造辦處 專家評論：比較非常相近的外型、雕刻風格和色調。
two vintage 1950s dress suits, one by Roter Couture in silk with a vibrant blue lining, the dress having an unusual swag across the back. This comes with a duster coat with 3/4 length sleeves. The second suit has a pencil dress with shelf bust and a boxy jacket with patch pockets. Made by Mandell Couture of London. (2)blue suit has some small nibbles to the collar and a patch of discolouration to the lining, silk suit has a small underarm repair and a couple of inconspicuous marks
with 4F Nikkor f2.8D 35-70mm lens, Tamron f4-5.6 70-300mm lens, Nikon FE no.4297860 with Micro-Nikkor f2.8 55mm lens and other items in Nikon ruck sackTamron lens fits D200 camera; camera works, some light wear from use; FE lens has internal clouding (fungus?), 37-70mm appears reasonably clear; Tamron has a patch of fungus visible (~3x3mm)
Four Star Wars Super 8 Films, sealed 20th Century Fox Ken Film circa 1977 featuring the Cantina Scene and the Destruction of the Death star, opened F48 20th Century Fox Ken Film circa 1977 running time 16 minutes length 91 meters, sealed F48 20th Century Fox Ken Film circa 1977 length 42.5 meters and opened The Empire Strikes Back selected scenes 17 minutes Ken films, plus 15 blue prints 13 1/8 inches x 19 inches including The Millennium Falcon, Luke’s Landspeeder, The Sandcrawler and more circa 1977 and Iron-On Star Wars patch in sealed blister pack, circa 1977 .(6 items)
Att. John Charles Morris (active 1851-1889), sheep in Highland landscape, oil on canvas, 44cm x 54.5cm, unsigned, gilt frame 85cm x 76cm. There are some small areas of damage to the canvas and a scratch to the paintwork. It appears there has been some restoration where damaged areas of canvas have been overpainted, there are no patch repairs or re-lining to the canvas.
WW2 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 51st Div Battledress Jacket khaki green woollen, single breasted, converted open collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Pleated chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with A & SH regimental flash over bevo weave, 51st Div formation and three red felt bars set on a battle patch. Internal Canadian issue stamp dated 1945.
1940 Pattern Royal Artillery 45th Division Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, converted open collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with printed Royal Artillery titles over printed 45th Division formation and felt RA Arms of Service bar battle patches. The right arm with embroidery Wireless Operator's badge. Internal issue label dated 1945. Ink owner's name. Minor moth nips.
1940 Pattern 567 Light AA & Searchlight Reg RA Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with grey steel buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with embroidery Royal Artillery title over embroidery Anti Aircraft Command formation. The left arm with bevo weave 567 Light AA and Searchlight Reg RA formation. Both shoulders with embroidery Captain rank. Left chest with WW2 medal ribbons. Internal issue label dated 1945.
1940 Pattern Royal Engineers 43rd Division Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, converted open collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Patch chest pockets with leather football buttoned flaps. Both arms with embroidery Royal Engineer 26 titles over 43rd Division formation and felt arm of service bars. Shoulder straps with bronzed Captain rank stars. Red and blue lanyard. Internal issue label dated 1943?. Minor moth nips.
1940 Pattern Royal Marines Officer's Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with parkerised buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with bevo weave Royal Marine titles over embroidery Royal Marines Training Centre formation. Shoulder straps with embroidery Lieutenant rank stars. Internal maker's label dated 1944.
1940 Pattern Worcestershire Regiment Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with parkerised buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with printed Worcestershire titles over printed 43rd Div formation and three red felt bars with a lower green bar battle patch. Internal maker's label absent.
1937 Pattern Private Purchase Royal Welch Fusiliers Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with parkerised buckle. Pleated chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with printed Royal Welch Fusiliers titles over 53rd formation and single red bars battle patch. Shoulder straps with embroidery Lieutenant rank stars. Rear collar with black silk regimental tails. Internal silk lining with "Gardners Llandrindod Wells" tailor's label.
1940 Pattern Royal Artillery 24th HAA Reg Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Patch chest pocket with buttoned flaps. Both arms with embroidery Royal Artillery titles over RA arm of service bars and embroidery 24th HAA Reg formation. The left cuff with two braid, Good Conduct chevrons and embroidery SP trade badge. Internal maker's label dated 1943.
1940 Pattern 2nd Army 2nd Searchlight Reg RA Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, converted open collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Both arms with embroidery Royal Artillery titles over printed 2nd Army formation. Felt RA arm of service and embroidery 2nd Searchlight Reg RA formation. Shoulder straps with embroidery Lieutenant rank stars. Left chest with WW2 medal ribbons. Internal issue label dated 1944. Minor moth nips.
1940 Pattern Gloucestershire Regiment Officer's Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, converted open collar, short jacket. Lower belt with parkerised buckle. Patch chest pockets with button flaps. Embroidery Gloucestershire titles over 56th Independent Inf Brig battle patch. Shoulder straps with embroidery Captain's rank stars. Internal issue label dated 1943. Minor moth nips.
1940 Pattern Royal Warwickshire Officer's Battledress Jacket khaki woollen, single breasted, closed collar, short jacket. Lower belt with plated buckle. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Embroidery Royal Warwickshire titles over bear and rugged staff Cadet Forces formation and printed 11. Lower left cuff with two brass wound stripes. Lower right cuff with four overseas chevrons. Shoulder straps with embroidery Captain's rank stars. Internal issue label dated 1943.
Three WW2 Pattern Tropical Bush Jackets consisting khaki, Aertex example. Pleated chest pockets and lower bag pockets ... Similar khaki drill example. Patch chest pockets and lower hidden pockets. Shoulder straps absent ... Khaki drill, half button front shirt. Pleated chest pockets. Internal NZ issue stamp. 3 items.
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