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Lot 107

A Hornby railways 00 gauge "The Duchess" electric train set (R.1004) comprising "City of Bradford" 46236 4-6-2 tank locomotive & tender, track, and other accessories

Lot 61

A group of 7 boxed Hornby 00 gauge scale models to include a BR 0-6-0T Loco Class 3F (R.053), a LMS 0-6-0 T Loco Class 3F (R.301) and a BR Class 5 4-6-0 locomotive and tender (R.068)

Lot 63

A Mainline Railways 00 gauge 4-6-0 "Illustrious" 45532 tank locomotive and tender, 2 boxed Mainline Railways wagons, 4 boxed Replica Railways and Airfix Railways wagons and a Triang BR 47606 tank locomotive (R.52)

Lot 80

A box lot of Hornby Railways and Triang 00 gauge 4-6-2 Mallard 60022 locomotive & tender, break down crane set- 75 tonne, operating ore wagon set (R.404), coaches, rolling stock & accessories

Lot 499

A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Ghostly Wood 2046 Vase, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, printed and painted in colours, printed gilt Portland vase factory mark, painted Z4968/i, incised 2046, 38.5cm (firing faults) See illustrationCover - firing hairline to the rim. Dust in firing. Gilding dull on the finial. Gilding popped on the rim. Vase - crazing visible on the base, firing crack on base, star with hairlines. Internal firing crack around the base. Surface scratches. Purchased by R R Robson, Managing Director of E C Robson and Sons Ltd, Bishopwearmouth Flour Mills, Sunderland'

Lot 500

A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Geisha or Angels and Running Figures Octagonal Bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, printed and painted in colours, printed gilt Portland vase factory mark, painted Z4968 i, diameter 16.5cm See illustrationDull sound - not a ring. Crazed. Minor wear to the gilding on the rim. Purchased by R R Robson, Managing Director of E C Robson and Sons Ltd, Bishopwearmouth Flour Mills, Sunderland'

Lot 505

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): An Opalescent, Stained and Frosted Ceylan No.905 Glass Vase, of tapering cylindrical form, moulded in relief with pairs of budgerigars perched on foliage, wheel cut mark R LALIQUE FRANCE, etched No.905, 25cm See illustration

Lot 506

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Frosted and Blue Stained Piriac No.1043 Glass Vase, designed 1930, moulded around the base with a horizontal band of fish above waves, with everted rim, wheel cut R LALIQUE FRANCE, 18cm See illustration

Lot 507

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Frosted and Stained Oleron No.1008 Glass Vase, moulded with fish, engraved R Lalique France, 9cm

Lot 508

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): An Opalescent, Frosted and Blue Stained Laurier Glass Vase, moulded with leaves and berries, wheel cut R LALIQUE FRANCE, engraved No.947, 18cm

Lot 509

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): An Opalescent and Frosted Acacia Glass Bowl, the underside moulded with repeating leaves, moulded mark R LALIQUE FRANCE, etched mark No.3249, 22cm diameter

Lot 511

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): An Opalescent and Clear Asters Glass Bowl, the underside moulded with bands of graduating flower heads, stencil mark R LALIQUE FRANCE, 13.5cm diameter

Lot 512

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Clear and Sepia Stained Chasse Chiens No.3001 Glass Plate, moulded to the centre with hounds amid foliage, the border with birds in undergrowth, engraved mark R Lalique France, 21cm

Lot 513

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Frosted and Green Stained Mistletoes Gui Glass Bowl, moulded mark R LALIQUE engraved France, 24cm (chips to rim)

Lot 517

A Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter and Enamel Mantel Clock, Model No.0371, 2-1/2-inch dial, Roman numeral copper chapter ring with a green/blue enamel centre, spade hands, the case front with swept base below stylised trees, arched rectangular hinged back door, movement stamped LENZKIRCH 1 MILLION and numbered 473327, case stamped and inscribed TUDRIC 0371 306 /UL/R EO/ 7/15, 23cm See illustration

Lot 656

A Brass Atmos Clock, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, 2nd half 20th century, case with glazed panels, 4-1/2-inch dial, large balance wheel below, stop/start lever, movement calibre 540, movement numbered 654497, base with spirit level, 23cm high see illustration Provenance: The Estate of Mrs R D Peacock. 15.06.18, Brass surfaces with small scratches in parts, front glass with one small chip to the bottom right hand side corner, dial and movement are clean.

Lot 723

A George III Oak Bureau Bookcase, 3rd quarter 18th century, the moulded architectural pediment above panelled doors enclosing later glass shelves, two candle slides below, the featherbanded fall front enclosing an attractive interior of pigeon holes and small drawers around a cupboard door and sliding well, two short over three long drawers below, on bracket feet,101cm by 58cm by 225cm Provenance: The Estate of Mrs R D Peacock

Lot 743

A Pair of Victorian Carved Giltwood Jardinière Stands, 3rd quarter 19th century, in George II style, the circular border carved with scrolled acanthus leaves above a foliate and scrolled frieze, three lion mask headed cabriole legs with claw feet, each stand stamped to underside 53798 and pencilled M&R Moore, maximum diameter 50cm, 50cm high See illustration

Lot 765

A George I Walnut and Crossbanded Cabinet on Stand, with two cupboard doors crossbanded and veneered in the form of a lozenge enclosing a central cupboard door flanked by pigeon holes and six small drawers, on a stand with bobbin turned legs joined by a flattened stretcher with compressed bun feet, basically 18th century, 94cm by 35cm by 142cm See illustration Provenance: The Estate of Mrs R D Peacock

Lot 306

Two rings: 9ct five stone amethyst and diamond highlight ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1993, size T, together with a 9ct sapphire and illusion set diamond ring, London 1978, size R, (4.9g gross)

Lot 334

A synthetic sapphire ring, the marquise shaped sapphire, approx. 19.5 x 7.5mm, claw mounted to a plain broad band stamped 925, size R, (6.9g), cased

Lot 1024

After T. Sutherland, Duck, Grouse, Partridge and Pheasant shooting, a set of four hand coloured aquatints, London published by R. Ackermann, 27 x 71.5cm. (4)

Lot 194

A gentleman's 9ct gold and onyx signet ring, with engraved detailing, 5.7gms gross CONDITION REPORT: This ring is a size R. Some minor surface scratching and wear commensurate with wear, hoop slightly thinned, needs a good clean. Overall good wearable condition.

Lot 208

A garnet set oval cluster ring, all set in yellow metal, hoop stamped '333', weight 4.5gms, size R

Lot 285

Eight assorted pens to include a Parker R 17 with a '14k' gold nib, a Waterman's 515 NM, The Conway Stewart No.388, The De La Rue Pen, a Conway Stuart '15' etc (8) CONDITION REPORT: All are used and tired in appearance with general dulled patina from being loose in a drawer. Lid to the blackbird is dented. Lid to the Conway Stewart 15 is cracked. Lid to the date pen is defective. (at fault)

Lot 670

R*** Allan (British, 19th Century) Chepstow Castle, and Windsor Castle from the Thames, bright and breezy views gazing towards the castles across a body of water, framed and mounted under glass, 21 x 34 cm and 19 x 32 cm respectively

Lot 191

Antique 18ct gold diamond ring. three star set old cut diamonds. Marked 18ct approx 4.6 grams, ring size R

Lot 351

Two pairs of silver cufflinks of truncated square pyramid form with wingback fasteners marked R Z0 approx 18 grams. Aztec figuras with wingback fasteners marked Mexico, 83 Eagle Blanco, Eme approx 12 grams

Lot 1397

George V sterling silver vesta Chester 1919, makers J. & R. Griffin, engraved decoration, monogrammed. Weight 12grams approx.

Lot 39

Small mix silver lot comprising 1 locket and 3 bangles (1 large, 2 smaller)Locket Hall Mark: Birmingham S 1967 Smith, Ewen & Stylic Ltd, Larger Hinged Bangle: Birmingham R 1966 Joseph Smith & Sons (Birmingham) Ltd, Combined weight approx. 59g

Lot 103

Lamb, Francis (fl. circa 1673) Astroscopium: or Two Hemispheres, Containing all the Northern and Southern Constellations. London: Printed by W. Leybourn, for the author, and are to be sold by R. Morden at the Atlas in Cornhil, 1673. First edition, octavo, folding engraving of the constellations in the two hemispheres tipped onto B1 (first leaf of text); folding engraved illustration tipped onto page 37; double page engraving bound between E2 and F1; bound in full contemporary sheepskin, sympathetically rebacked, with a new label, period style, 6 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. A6, B-D8, E2, F-G8. http://estc.bl.uk/R41264 Estimate $3,000-5,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 105

Lawrence, Thomas (fl. circa 1664) Mercurius Centralis: or, a Discourse of Subterraneal Cockle, Muscle, and Oyster-shels. London: Printed by J[ohn] G[rismond] for J. Collins, and are to be sold at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1664. First edition, 12mo, one of two variants printed in 1664, the other with R. Royston's name in the imprint, nonetheless inscribed on verso of imprimatur leaf, "ex dono Mr. Royston," rare, one U.S. copy at Folger; the Britwell Court copy, a note by Thomas Thorpe, bookseller, dated 1867, attributing the Royston inscription to the hand of John Milton (who, in 1664, and been blind for some years), bound in 18th century mottled calf, gilt-tooled spine, 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. Lawrence tackles one of the questions that vexed many 17th-century scientists, naturalists, and philosophers: how to explain the existence and origin of ancient fossilized shells. Without knowledge of the exact age of the earth, and relying on religious works as the ultimate authority of all things ancient, it was difficult to square the existence of fossils with the biblical stories of creation and the flood. A-D12, E4. http://estc.bl.uk/R30491 Estimate $2,000-3,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 140

Pettus, Sir John (1613-1690) Fodinae Regales. Or the History, Laws and Places of the Chief Mines and Mineral Works in England, Wales, and the English Pale in Ireland. As also of the Mint and Mony. London: Printed by H[enry] L[loyd] and R[obert].B[attersby] for Thomas Basset at the George in Fleetstreet, near Cliffords Inne, 1670. First edition, small folio, author portrait frontispiece opposite typographical title, text engravings of coats of arms of the Society of the Mines Royal, and the Society for the Mineral and Battery Works (both given by Queen Elizabeth in 1568) on pages 22 and 23; two full-page engravings of mines; bound in full modern calf by Bayntun of Bath, contents crisp, 11 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. [pi]2, A-L2, M4, N-Z2, Aa-Ii2. http://estc.bl.uk/R190 Estimate $3,000-4,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 142

Platt, Sir Hugh (1552-1608) Delights for Ladies to Adorne their Persons, Tables, Closets, and Distillatories. London: Printed by H. L[ownes] and R. Y[oung] and are to bee sold by Iames Boler, 1628. 12mo, text leaves printed within typographical borders, two U.S. copies listed in ESTC, bound in later sheepskin, rebacked, 4 x 2 3/4 in. Platt's popular little treatise went through many editions. It is filled with beauty preparations, instructions for the preservation of food (nuts, lobsters, marigolds, etc.), recipes for candies, perfumes, alcoholic beverages, and more. A-G12, H11, (lacking final leaf H12, blank except for borders). http://estc.bl.uk/S107188 Estimate $3,000-4,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 148

Ramesey, William (1627-1675) Astrologia Restaurata; or Astrologie Restored: Being an Introduction to the General and Chief Part of the Language of the Stars. London: for Robert White, 1653. First edition, engraved portrait frontispiece bound opposite title; extensive contemporary notes, including square astrological charts including birth dates of members of the Walford family, and the note, "Sex Solidis at London January 1656" inscribed over front free endleaves, and another note that mentions Lilly; other notes in the text, including references to astronomical events; bound in contemporary leather boards, corners and spine repaired, those repairs now aged and failing (especially the rebacking), rare, six U.S. copies listed in ESTC; later pastedowns and endleaves added at the time of rebacking, 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. [pi]1 (frontispiece), [A]4, (a)-(d)4, B-F4 (F4 blank & present), G6, H-P4, Q6, R-Z4, Aa-Cc4, Dd6, Ee-Ss4, Tt6, Uu2. http://estc.bl.uk/R20735 Estimate $1,000-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 156

Sammelband of Fourteen British Almanacs, 1690. Octavo, including the following almanacs: 1) John Partridge's (1644-1715) Merlinus Liberatus, http://estc.bl.uk/R29094; 2) William Winstanley's (1628?-1698) The Protestant Almanack, http://estc.bl.uk/R27510; 3) Henry Coley's (1633-1695?) Nuncius Sydereus, http://estc.bl.uk/R36752; 4) Thomas Strutt's The Weavers Almanack, not in ESTC which lists a 1688 edition printed by R. Holt, this edition printed by Elizabeth Holt; 5) George Parker's (1654-1743) Mercurius Anglicanus, http://estc.bl.uk/R29088; 6) John Tanner's (fl. circa 1636-1715) Angelus Britannicus, http://estc.bl.uk/R28271; 7) Nicholas Greenwood's (fl. circa 1689) Diarium Planetarum, http://estc.bl.uk/R28985; 8) Jonathan Dove's Dove, http://estc.bl.uk/R28223; 9) John Gadbury's (1627-1704) Efemeris, or a Diary, http://estc.bl.uk/R28229; 10) Richard Saunder's (1613-1675) 1690. Apollo Anglicanus, http://estc.bl.uk/R28260; 11) William Andrews' (fl. circa 1635-1713) News from the Stars, http://estc.bl.uk/R18446; 12) John Wing's (1643-1726) Olympia Domata, http://estc.bl.uk/R28284; 13) Edward Pond's Pond an Almanack, http://estc.bl.uk/R30632; and 14) William Winstanley's (1628-1698) Poor Robin, 1690, http://estc.bl.uk/R218666; London and Cambridge imprints, all for the year 1690, many rare, most with printing in red and black, woodcuts, etc., with contemporary parchment strips used as bookmarks for each title, contemporary edge gilding, bound in modern half calf with marbled paper boards, 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 161

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) Mr. William Shakespear's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. London: for H. Herringman, E. Brewster, and R. Bentley, at the Anchor in the New Exchange, the Crane in St. Paul's Church-Yard, and in Russel-Street Covent-Garden, 1685. Fourth folio, engraved portrait frontispiece of the poet by Martin Droeshout facing the typographical title (neatly remargined), with the ten lines of verse by Ben Jonson beneath; with the anonymous Epitaph by John Minton; the leaf L1 printed in a smaller typeface; printed in two columns throughout, within single rule borders; bound in full red morocco gilt by Riviere, inner gilt dentelles, elaborately gilt-tooled spine, a.e.g., slightly rubbed, hinges a bit tender, page 87/88 (H2) very neatly extended at top; ex libris Roderick Terry, with his bookplate, 14 1/8 x 9 in. [pi]2, A4, A-Y6, Z4, Bb-Zz6, *Aaa-Ddd6, Eee8, Aaa-Zzz6, Aaaa-Bbbb6, Cccc2. http://estc.bl.uk/R202288 Estimate $65,000-80,000 Frontispiece portrait leaf carefully remargined along top and sides with matching laid paper; small rust mark to portrait repaired from verso; some minor spotting to some leaves; page 87/88 (leaf H2) neatly (almost imperceptibly) extended by 8 mm at the top margin, above the printed rules; some occasional rust spots to text leaves; two or three leaves with grayish marginal discoloration; extremities slightly rubbed; joints tender; very neat marginal repairs to last text leaf; bottom corner of penultimate leaf with very small corner repair to blank margin; scattered light spotting to some leaves. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 4

An Olde Thrift Newly Revived. Wherein is Declared the Manner of Planting, Preserving, and Husbanding Yong Trees of Divers Kindes for Timber and Fuell. London: Printed by W[illiam] S[tansby] for Richard Moore, and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstanes Churchyard, 1612. First edition, quarto, authorship variously assigned to Rooke Churche, Robert Chambers, or R. Churton; rare, five U.S. copies listed in ESTC; illustrated with a large folding woodcut plate of an instrument used to measure "boord, or any solide, round or square bodie, be it Timber, stone, glasse, or any such like, and also to take the heighth of a Tree, or of any thing else" bound between pages 74 and 75, followed by further necessary diagrams, tables, and formulas for calculating these measurements, bound in full modern crushed burgundy morocco, decorated in blind with gilt lettering on spine, 6 3/4 x 5 in. A3, B-P4. http://estc.bl.uk/S107648 Estimate $6,000-8,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 80

Grew, Nehemiah (1641-1712) The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun. With a General Account of Vegetation Founded thereon. London: Printed for Spencer Hickman, printer to the R. Society, 1672. First edition, octavo, illustrated with three folding engravings with microscopic views of plant anatomy bound at the end of the text; contents very good, bound in full contemporary calf, neatly rebacked, 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. A8, a8, B-O8 (N6 blank & present; O8 blank likely present). http://estc.bl.uk/R30321 Estimate $3,000-4,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 85

Haudicquer de Blancourt, Jean (b. 1650) The Art of Glass. London: Printed for Dan. Brown at the Black Swan without Temple-Bar; Tho. Bennet at the Half-Moon, D. Midwinter and Tho. Leigh at the Rose and Crown, and R. Wilkin at the King's-Head in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1699. First edition, octavo, half-title present, illustrated with nine full-page engravings, extraneous to collation, contents in good contemporary condition, bound in full tan speckled calf, ruled in blind, gilt spine, red label, front board nearly detached, 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. Blancourt's meticulously illustrated text contains much detailed information on the fabrication of glass, crystal, enamel, false stones, pearls, and mirrors. He also describes the enameling process and how adding minerals, metals, herbs, and flowers to glass will change its color and qualities. The final section is about making glass eyes. A-Z8, Aa8. http://estc.bl.uk/R16918 Estimate $2,500-3,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 92

Hobbes, Thomas (1588-1679) Philosophicall Rudiments Concerning Government and Society. London: Printed for J.G. for R. Royston, 1651. First English edition of De Cive, 12mo, extra engraved title, and three additional full-page engravings, bound in very good later calf, period style, contents good, 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. De Cive, which anticipates Hobbes's Leviathan, was originally written in Latin and published in Paris in 1642; it is organized into three sections: Liberty, Dominion, and Religion. Hobbes proceeds from man's natural condition and natural laws, asserts the need for order and a stable government, and then explores the social importance of religion. A12, B8, [S4], C-R12, S3, (per ESTC, the leaf printed as S4, an index of chapters, is bound between B8 and C1). http://estc.bl.uk/R202404 Estimate $6,000-8,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 96

Jewel, John (1522-1571) A Viewe of a Seditious Bul Sent into Englande, from Pius Quintus Bishop of Rome, Anno. 1569. London: Printed by R. Newberie, & H. Bynneman, 1582. First edition, octavo, large woodcut device on title, text in black and roman letter, woodcut head-pieces and initials; editor's introduction signed "Io: Garbrand"; finely bound in full speckled calfskin, inner gilt dentelles, a.e.g., ex libris George Goyder with his bookplate and penciled signature, 6 x 3 3/4 in. The papal bull, Regnans in Excelsis was issued on 25 February 1570 by Pope Pius V and stated that "Elizabeth, the pretended Queen of England and the servant of crime," was a heretic, and that her subjects were justly released from holding any allegiance to her, even when they had "sworn oaths to her." Further, the Queen was excommunicated from the Catholic church, along with anyone who obeyed her orders. A3 (lacking A1, blank except for signature-mark), B-M8. 175 pages. http://estc.bl.uk/S2759 Estimate $2,500-3,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 98

Jonstonus, Joannes (1603-1675) The Idea of Practical Physick in Twelve Books. London: Printed by Peter Cole, Printer and Book=seller, at the Sign of the Printing=Press in Cornhil, near the Royal Exchange, 1657. First edition, folio, rare, four U.S. copies listed in ESTC, bound in later half, extensive notes (some contemporary) on free endleaves at back, bound in modern half leather, rubbed, 11 x 7 in. [pi]1, B2, C3, **2, ***2, C2-4, D-E4, F3, r-z4, aa-cc4, dd1, C-E2, F-Z4, Aa-Kk4, Ll2. http://estc.bl.uk/R8913 Estimate $1,000-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Lot 1604

EARLY 20TH CENTURY MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO A. MCLAUGHLINcomprising the Victoria South Africa medal, with South Africa 1902 bar, insc. 'Lieut. A. Mc. G.R.V. ATTD. Rand Rifles'; the Edwardian Natal medal, with 1906 bar, insc. 'Cyc. A. Mc. Trans. Vols.'; the Edwardian For Long Service Volunteer Force medal, insc. 'Liet. A. Mc. R. Vols.'; a George V For Voluntary Service Overseas 1914-19 medal, insc. 'Capt. A. Mc. K.O.S.O. Reg.'; and two WWI service medals; along with three WWII service medals and a Special Constabulary medal in a box addressed K.W.S. Williamson (10)

Lot 1647

TWO WWI MEDALS - 1914-1918 MEDAL and the CIVILISATION MEDALawarded to Pte. R. Wall, No. 39361 of the Royal Scottish Fusiliers also three items of RSF insignia including a cap badge, framed as a group - also two WWI memorial plaques relating to Thomas and James Colvin (3)

Lot 1411

EDWARDIAN MANTEL CLOCK the circular enamelled dial with Arabic numerals inscribed with retailers name R. French of Glasgow, contained in a mahogany case of Sheraton design, 30cm high

Lot 205

Two framed oils on board by R WITCHARD, Mediterranean port scenes

Lot 206

Two framed oils on board by R WITCHARD, a Mediterranean scene & an alpine mountain scene

Lot 207

A set of six small framed oils on board by R WITCHARD of country & riverbank scenes

Lot 208

Three framed oils on board by R WITCHARD of figures in rural settings

Lot 220

Framed watercolour of cottages, signed 'Bridge' together with an oil on canvas by R G HUTCHINGS & a Cornish port scene, signed CARPENTER

Lot 401

A George III Mahogany Long Case Clock, the painted dial inscribed R. Foote, Faversham and with Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds and date dials, the arched hood above an arched panel door above a stepped plinth base

Lot 151

FRANCESCO BOCCACCINO (1680-1750) "Saint Joseph with child upon his lap", oil on canvas, unsigned, inscribed on label verso "...Boccucinus" and "Konserwacjei Restauracje Wykonalienai Jerzywolscy Todz 1981 R" and "Restauronai 1933 Bohdan Marconi", 136 cm x 98.5 cm, together with documentation detailing the restoration work undertaken in 1981, including photographs, and book relating to the Sulowski family history in the early 20th Century, (Provenance : This painting was bought originally by ancestors of Thomasz Sulowski who housed it at the family Latifundium in Bieza (Polish Kingdom). At the beginning of the 19th Century Thomas Solowski took the work as part of family heritage. He then moved to Rawa Mazowiecka where he bought the Castle from the Leszczynscy (Polish aristocratic family). It then passed to his son Gustaw Solowski and then to Andrzej Solowski the present owner's grandfather, thence by descent. For further information please contact the Auctioneers)

Lot 169

A pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates, one centre field decorated with apples and strawberries, the other with peaches, grapes and strawberry, signed "R Sebright", within a gilt decorated royal blue border, inscribed verso with puce mark and "Maple", date marked for 1933, 22.5 cm diameter CONDITION REPORTS Condition generally good - some light scratches particularly visible to the blue cobalt border and some slight wear to the gilt work. The apples and strawberries plate - underneath the rim there is a very slight small chip - will attempt to photograph. The peaches and grapes plate - some scratches to the decoration with some possible repainting to the very small on one of the peaches. General limited signs of wear and tear throughout.

Lot 46

PATRICK R CHALMERS "A Dozen Dogs or so" with 12 colour plates by CECIL ALDIN, first edition, published Eyre & Spottiswoode Limited London and Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1928, limited edition No'd. 59/250, signed by the author and illustrator, tooled and gilded cloth board bound with velum spine, together with plain white dust jacket and bearing sheet to interior "The Original Drawings of Cecil Aldin illustrating "A Dozen Dogs or so" will be exhibited during December 1928 at The Sporting Gallery 32 King Street Covent Garden London"

Lot 51

One volume "A Birthday Book designed by HRH The Princess Beatrice 1881", tooled and gilded cloth board bound, "The Realm of Victoria 1837-1887", published Perry & Co. Limited, one volume "Queen Mary's Photograph Albums", edited by Christopher Warwick 1989, tooled and gilded cloth board bound, one volume MAJOR GENERAL H D W SITWELL "The Crown Jewels and Other Regalia in The Tower of London", published by The Viscount Kemsley at The Dropmore Press Limited London 1953, tooled and gilded cloth board bound with dust jacket, a boxed paper board blotter / diary for 1930, decorated with a portrait of Queen Mary by E O HOPPE, signed and dated "Mary R 1930", together with one volume FREDERICK VON SCHILLER "The Song of the Bell translated from the German", with explanation of the outlines by Maurice Retzsch, published Black, Young, and Young, London 1833, marbled board bound with tooled and gilded spine

Lot 87

AFTER R ACKERMANN (Publisher) "Furniture designs", a set of four framed as one, together with "Curtain designs", a set of four framed as one, colour prints from "Ackermann's Repository of Arts", published September 1819, each image 13 cm x 21 cm CONDITION REPORTS Both are framed and glazed, one with the fashionable furniture with chaise longue, lamp and side table image. Water damage/damage to the top upper corner. Scuff type mark also. The one with the three dining chairs appears very creased. The one with the curtains, the curtains picture appear more browned. Both with various general signs of wear and tear throughout

Lot 143

ENGLISH SCHOOL. 19th CENTURY: Italian harbour scene. Bears a signature 'R H Nibbs'. Watercolour 13¾'' x 20''

Lot 117

NO RESERVE English Churches and Cathedrals.- Buckler (John) and R. Reeve. North West View of the Cathedral Church of St Peter, Exeter, from 'Views of the Cathedral Churches of England and Wales', etching and aquatint with hand-colouring, sheet 500 x 660 mm. (19 3/4 x 26 in), trimmed just within the platemark, some surface dirt and browning, unframed, J. Buckler, 1810; together with four others, including a large hand-coloured lithograph of Westminster Abbey, by Gustave Simoneau, and Collins' 'The South Prospect of the Cathedral Church of St Mary Lincoln', and others of Chester Cathedral and Worcester Cathedral, and another, engravings with hand-colouring, various sizes, largest 730 x 550 mm. (28 3/4 x 21 3/4 in), all unframed, [18th and 19th century] (6).

Lot 45

Taylor (Jeremy) and William Cave Antiquitates Christianæ: or, the History of the Life and Death of the Holy Jesus, additional engraved title, trimmed and laid down, title in red and black, engraved portrait and 2 double-page plates, tears to folds, illustrations, occasional soiling, faint dampstaining to foredges, occasional marginal tears (one repaired), lacking final 2 leaves, 2 leaves with loss to lower corners (affecting text), later half calf, rubbed and worn, [Wing T287], R. Norton, for R. Royston, 1675 § Blackmore (Richard) A Paraphrase on the Book of Job, occasional spotting, ink signatures to front pastedown and initial blank, contemporary calf, rubbed and worn, Awnsham and John Churchill, 1700 § Strype (John) The Life and Acts of Matthew Parker ..., engraved portrait frontispiece, title in red and black, folding engraved table, lacking 1 plate, browning and spotting, contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered, rubbed, John Wyat, 1711; and 2 others, similar, folio (5)

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