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* The Champion Handbooks, Bird Animal and Fish Stuffing & Preserving by J. Gardner, A Manual of Taxidermy for Amateurs, rare illustrated edition published by Darton & Hodge circa 1865. (1)Condition report: One in the series of ‘The Champion Handbooks’ first published by Darton & Hodge circa 1865 - this short-lived publishing house only ran under this name between approx 1862-66.The spine is very worn and with losses.Darton & Hodge Holborn has been blacked out to the base of the front cover.After J Gardner is hand-written 426 Oxford Street.Named in ink to the inside front cover.Base of title page has been cut away under London, probably the same as the cover i.e. Darton & Hodge, further hand-written 426 Oxford Street after J Gardner.Light foxing throughout.Some pages text appears smudged.Some pages coming loose. From ‘A Broad Collection from a lifetime by The Broads’ - a large single-owner collection of rural bygones and museum-quality taxidermy from some of the most renowned ‘animal and bird preservers’ from the Victorian era and later. Read more about the collection here.

* A rare taxidermy Darwin 'Almond Tumbler' Pigeon (Columbidae), mounted in a naturalistic setting within a glazed display case, bearing a label bottom right Preserved by M. Juler, King Street, Yarmouth, w.30, d.16, h.33cm.Condition report: From ‘A Broad Collection from a lifetime by The Broads’ - a large single-owner collection of rural bygones and museum-quality taxidermy from some of the most renowned ‘animal and bird preservers’ from the Victorian era and later. Read more about the collection here.

Royal Doulton - a rare figurine entitled Charley's Aunt, HN35, approx 18 cm (high) condition: good throughout Est £110 - £150

Dan Jennings (British). '9 of Diamonds'. Mixed media on paper. Rolled. Daniel is a freelance designer and illustrator specialising in poster and social media design.Clients include ShelterBox, Chance & Counters, Tropic Skincare, Graphcore, BMC, Medium Rare Productions, R2A, Boneshaker, Enerfair Engagement, University of Strathclyde. www.daniel-jennings.com. Transplant Links Community is a UK registered non-religious and non-political charity that saves the lives of children and adults in the developing world who suffer from life-threatening end stage kidney disease. Offering teaching and advice, and carrying out living kidney transplants, sharing their knowledge with local medical teams in a variety of countries - so that sustainable transplant programmes become a possibility for the future. Please note that there is no buyers premium payable on this sale if bidding on Ewbank's Live, online fee of 6% inc VAT is payable bidding via the-saleroom.com. Added to the hammer price. Ewbank's are also waiving all vendor commission for the charity.

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1939 Ariel 599cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. JFC 85Frame no. P1797Engine no. EE587Designed by the legendary Edward Turner, Ariel's Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. Added to the range in 1937 was the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making it an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. Dropped after 1936, the '600' 4F reappeared for 1939, redesigned along the lines of its larger sibling. Not revived after WW2, the overhead-valve 4F is one of the rarest of 1930s Ariels. This rare Square Four variant has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, and comes with an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1975 Triumph 741cc Legend No. 058Registration no. KHP 662NFrame no. T160 CK02898Engine no. T160 CK02898When NVT collapsed, race-shop foreman Les Williams set up a business specialising in BSA-Triumph triples and built a number of replicas of the famous racer, 'Slippery Sam'. Les also developed the ultimate street triple: the T160-based Legend café racer, which first appeared in the early 1980s. Hand built, the Legend was produced in limited numbers into the early 1990s; it is estimated that only 60 were made and today this ultra-rare 'classic superbike' is highly sought after. Displaying a total of 4,183 miles on the odometer, this example has an engraved plaque on the top yoke stating that it was built by L P Williams for Stan Trowell. Acquired for the Museum in October 2003, the Legend comes with old/current V5C/V5 documents, both incorrectly recording the frame/engine number prefix as 'C4' rather than 'CK'. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection c.1933 Vincent-HRD 499cc Model PRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. D705Engine no. 9005•Rare Rudge Python-engined Vincent-HRD•Initially assembled from parts circa 1973•Cosmetically restored by Ian Savage and the National Motorcycle Museum•Non-runner for display purposes onlyThe Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip C Vincent acquired the name, jigs, tools and patterns of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Like Davies before him, Vincent relied on proprietary engines until increasing dissatisfaction with suppliers led to the creation of Vincent's own in 1934. One of the firm's suppliers was Rudge, whose proprietary engines were sold under the 'Python' brand name. According to document on file, written by the VOC's Ian Savage, its restorer, this Python-engined Vincent-HRD was built from parts by the late George Maple of Douglas, Isle of Man circa 1973 using a Vincent-HRD rear frame and swinging arm bearing bracket set from a Model P with frame number 'D705', dating from 1933. The other major components are a Series-A frame with no visible number; Series-B Brampton forks; and a Burman gearbox from a JAP-engined Vincent Model J of similar period. The engine, number '9005', appears to be a mixture of Rudge parts from the Ulster and Special models dating from 1933/34. The period 1933-1934 marked a transition in the specification of Vincent-HRD machines. From single brakes to twin brakes; to rod operated rear brakes; Terry to Dunlop saddles, etc. As the rear frame is of the earlier (cable-operated) pattern, the machine has been built to this period. The rest of the cycle parts are a mixture of pre-and post-war Vincent 'A' or 'B' items. Since acquisition the machine has benefited from further restoration by the NMM, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque.It should be noted that this motorcycle has been prepared for display purposes only and no attempt should be made to start it, as many of the engine's internal components are badly worn. The engine has been greased and oiled during assembly but not filled with oil, while the gearbox and cycle parts are greased as necessary. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. The machine is offered with correspondence; the aforementioned document (perusal recommended); and an old (1972) Isle of Man logbook.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection c.1931 OEC-JAP 600ccRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. DS.RS 30253Engine no. UCZ/F 54286/SBest remembered for its curious 'duplex' steering gear and Claude Temple's record-breaking exploits on the mighty OEC-Temple-Anzani, the Osborn Engineering Company commenced motorcycle manufacture in 1914. The Gosport-based firm began by making motorcycles under contract to Blackburne before marketing its own machines me from 1920. As well as the patented duplex steering, introduced in 1927, the firm offered rear springing from 1929. An option at first, this looked like a 'plunger' arrangement but in fact used a pivoted fork. By the late 1930s rear springing was standard and the duplex steering optional. JAP and Matchless engines were used towards the middle of the decade, then AJS engines from early 1937 onwards. A model only made for two years, this rare sidevalve OEC-JAP was purchased 'as is' and is offered without documents. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1930 AJS 8.9hp Dickey Seat Tourer Registration no. GK 6513Frame no. A553Engine no. none visible (see text)•High quality Vintage-era light car•Rare survivor•An older restoration•Matching numbers (see text)Although best known as a maker of high quality motorcycles, A J Stevens & Co (AJS) also manufactured wireless sets, commercial vehicles, and motor cars at its Wolverhampton factories. The firm's first foray into motor manufacturing was as the supplier of coachwork (via its Hayward Motor Bodies subsidiary) for the locally produced Clyno Nine light car. When Clyno collapsed in February 1929, the Nine's designer A J Booth was recruited to design AJS's own light car, which was announced in December of that year. Laid out along lines similar to the defunct Clyno's, the AJS Nine employed a simple yet sturdy cross-braced chassis, which was suspended on friction-damped semi-elliptic springs. Supplied by Coventry Climax, the engine was a four-cylinder 1,018cc sidevalve that produced 24bhp and was rated at 8.92hp for taxation purposes. Power reached the rear wheels via a three-speed gearbox. Sales of the AJS Nine commenced in August 1930.In his definitive history of the marque, AJS of Wolverhampton, Stephen Mills says this about the Nine: 'On the road the little AJS more than measured up to expectations. Finger light steering inherited from the Clyno, combined with remarkable, low speed flexibility made it a delight to drive. Under favourable conditions the 'Nine' could be driven at mile-a-minute gait, while a maximum speed of 40mph in second gear ensured brisk hill climbing ability. With powerful brakes, capable of stopping the car in 38 feet from 30mph and a fuel consumption of 38mpg, the car won much praise from the motoring press.'Despite its manifest virtues the AJS Nine was too expensive; production ceased when the company went into liquidation in October 1931, by which time AJS had switched to making its own copy of the Climax engine. Some 3,000 cars had been produced but it was not quite the end of the Nine's story, the rights being acquired by Willys-Overland-Crossley, which continued production in Stockport for another year or so.Purchased 'as is' by the Museum, 'GK 6513' was first registered on 31st December 1930, the last day of the 'Vintage' era, and is believed to have covered only 5 miles since restoration. The manufacturer's VIN plate records the chassis/engine number as 'A553', while below that plate is another bearing the legend: 'The Light Car & Cyclecar Restoration Co, Birmingham No. 317'. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style continuation logbook and a V5C document. The car's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection1982 Hesketh 992cc Vampire Registration no. WCP 111XFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. 0053•Rare Hesketh variant•An older restoration•Dry stored since 1994Brainchild of wealthy aristocrat and Formula 1 team owner Alexander, Lord Hesketh, the Hesketh V1000 promised to be an all-new British superbike in the Vincent mould. The proposed design had all the right ingredients: 1,000cc 8-valve Weslake v-twin engine, nickel-plated Reynolds 531 frame, Brembo brakes and Astralite wheels; if only they'd got Rod Quaife to design the gearbox... Rushed into production before it was ready, the V1000 was panned by the critics - the gearbox in particular - and when the receivers pulled the plug in 1982 only 170 had been made. The sole derivative of the original V1000 was the even rarer Vampire, a super tourer equipped with fairing designed by John Mockett. Small-scale production was restarted later by successor-company Hesleydon Ltd at the Hesketh family seat at Easton Neston where, over the years, development engineer Mick Broom managed to eradicate virtually all the V1000s shortcomings. Mick continued to provide a service to the small but dedicated band of owners of this most exclusive British motor cycle from new premises at Turweston Airfield near Brackley, Northamptonshire. In September 2008, he put the business up for sale, and the Hesketh side of Broom Development Engineering was acquired by Mr Paul Sleeman. The business relocated to the south of England where it was intended to continue the service to Hesketh owners. Some 35 years on, the Hesketh is regarded somewhat differently, and nowadays is considered highly collectible on account of its rarity and status as one of the British motorcycle industry's more fascinating 'might have beens'. And there's no denying that it is one immensely handsome motorcycle. The sole derivative of the original V1000 was the even rarer Vampire - a super tourer equipped with fairing designed by John Mockett. This example was acquired by the Museum at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2004 (Lot 388, purchase receipt on file). The previous owner had acquired the Vampire in 1989, at which time it was in very poor cosmetic and mechanical condition. Subsequently the cycle parts were refinished to concours standard by Raven Paintwork and the engine - '0053', believed the oldest surviving Vampire unit - rebuilt by Mick Broom. At time of purchase the Hesketh had been in dry storage since 1994. Accompanying documentation includes an owner's manual; restoration bills/records; three expired MoTs; and an old-style V5C. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The ex-Peter Taylor, 1958 SSDT 1956 Royal Enfield 346cc Bullet TrialsRegistration no. 620 YUR (see text)Frame no. G2/38564Engine no. JS13433•Formerly fitted with a works '500' engine•Previously owned by Don Morley•REOC dating letterEnfield revived the Bullet name in 1948 for a sensational new '350' sports bike with swinging-arm rear suspension. After the prototypes' successful debut in the 1948 Colmore Cup trial, won by Bill Lomas, the Bullet went on to achieve its first major international success in the ISDT later in the year. Royal Enfield's success in post-war trials owed much to its being first in the field with swinging-arm rear suspension, but arguably more to the talents of works rider Johnny Brittain, ably aided by the likes of Tom Ellis, Jack Stocker, Stan Holmes, Don Evans and his younger brother Pat. Despite early works successes in one-day trials, the springer Bullet was viewed with suspicion by the off-road community and sales were sluggish. Fortunately, Enfield's policy of supporting foreign teams at the ISDT, and the fact that between 1948 and 1956 the Bullet won no fewer than 26 ISDT gold medals, ensured a healthy stream of orders, from foreign customers at least. Interestingly, in his book Classic British Trials Bikes, off-road historian Don Morley recounts that it was Enfield's practice to debut a works bike in ISDT form and then convert it for one-day trials. Given its pedigree, it is not surprising that the Bullet is a popular mount in today's Pre-'65 trials, with many original roadsters subsequently being converted for off-road competition use.Originally registered as '933 HMD', this Bullet Trials was fitted with a works 500cc engine and ridden by Peter Taylor in the 1958 Scottish Six Days Trial (see email from Don Morley and copy photograph on file). Don goes on to say that Peter Taylor was active mainly in South East of England trials until the coming of the Bultacos and other lightweights rendered the Enfield obsolete. Don bought the machine from Peter Taylor circa 1973 'mainly because of the ultra-rare 'Works' engine'. Don later sold the Bullet to a friend, Bryan Amos, and bought it back several years later (circa 2000) following Bryan's death. The engine currently installed is a '350', as it was when the machine left the factory in March 1956 bound for an unnamed customer in Hounslow (see REOC dating document on file confirming that this is a genuine Bullet Trials). The machine is offered with a blank V5C/2 New Keepers Supplement only, therefore, the successful purchaser will need to apply for a V5C post sale. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1956 BSA 499cc ClipperRegistration no. 418 UXAFrame no. CB34 470Engine no. BB.34.A.598According to BSA, the US-market Clipper was 'a stripped-for-action Scrambles, Cross Country and general purpose sports mount'. Although often mistaken for a Gold Star, the alloy-engined Clipper was essentially an export version of the B34 competition model. Despatched new to BSA's western states distributor Hap Alzina in October 1956, this example had been partially dismantled when it was purchased by the vendor as a restoration project from All States Motorcycles of Reading, Berkshire in May 1991 (sales receipt on file). The owner then entrusted the Clipper's restoration to a selection of recognised specialists: Phil Pearson rebuilt the engine and supplied one of his clutches; Derek Rowles overhauled the gearbox; and the rest of the project was put in the capable hands of Clive Repik. The aim was to keep as close to original specification as possible, so apart from stainless fixings, wheel rims, spokes, and mudguards, the Clipper is as it left the factory. The BSA was registered in the UK in 1994 and apart from going for an MoT in 2004 has been in storage ever since; it has covered only 7 miles since the rebuild. The Pearson and Rowles bills have been mislaid but those relating to Clive Repik's work are on file together with GSOC correspondence; an expired MoT (2005); and old/current V5C documents. A wonderful opportunity for the BSA collector to own a relatively rare model seldom seen in Europe.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1955 AJS 497cc Model 18CS ScramblerRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. 6094CEngine no. none visibleAssociated Motorcycles announced its post-war range of Matchless and AJS heavyweight singles in June 1945. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the ruggedly built overhead-valve engine drove via a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced; the latter initially was for export only, models so-equipped being suffixed 'S'. The production scramblers also received this new frame, which the works team had enjoyed since 1948; the trials models though, kept the rigid back end. The scrambles engine went all-alloy for 1950 and subsequently received different cams and larger valves before being redesigned with short-stroke dimensions for 1955. A new duplex frame appeared for 1960 and there were further engine improvements. AMC continued to develop its four-stroke scramblers to the end of production in 1969, but by then the days of such heavyweight machines were at an end. Believed delivered new to Sweden, this rare Model 18CS raced in that country in the 1950s and early 1960s. The machine was painstakingly renovated in Sweden during the 1990s and was finished in 1997. It has been ridden sparingly since then but has not been started since 2015. Only relatively mild re-commissioning should be required before further use. Offered with Swedish registration papers. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1982 Suzuki GSX1000S KatanaRegistration no. GMA 100XFrame no. G10X-500066Engine no. GS10X-100372First seen at the 1980 Cologne Show, the GSX1100 Katana was Suzuki's bold effort to produce an uncompromising sports bike in the European mould. The result was a machine that combined straight-line speed with secure handling like no Japanese bike before it. The concept's immediate success confirmed the wisdom of Suzuki's policy of introducing a family of similarly styled machines across just about every capacity class, though some may have wondered why there was a 997cc GSX1000S version as well as one of 1,100cc. In fact, the former was only included to ensure the model's homologation for production racing in the up-to-1,000cc class, and nowadays is considerably rarer than the GSX1100. This rare GSX1000S is offered from the estate of a late important UK-based private collector, who acquired the machine in September 1993 and is only its second registered keeper. Accompanying documentation includes an original owner's manual; copy parts lists; sundry expired MoTs; old V5 and old/current V5C documents; and hand-written riding and maintenance notes for the period 2003-2017 showing very limited usage (the most recent MoT expired in 2006). The Katana has been restored, it is believed some years ago. Unused for some considerable time, the machine will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent and is sold strictly as viewed. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition and completeness prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate 1979 Bimota 1,015cc KB1Registration no. KLN 223VFrame no. KB1.00193Engine no. Z1E126081Offered here is an example of Bimota's first design made to house the big Kawasaki four – the KB1 – which was produced from 1977 to 1982. Like most Bimotas of this period, the KB1 used a tubular steel spaceframe and was one of the first machines to feature adjustability of the steering head angle. First registered on 26th October 1979 and one of only a handful in the UK, this KB1 has had three previous keepers and was purchased by the late owner at Brooks' sale at the National Motorcycle Museum in July 1996 (Lot 357). The tax disc in the holder expired on 30th September 2000 and it is believed the Bimota has not been ridden since then. On file is a page of hand-written notes detailing various cleaning and servicing tasks undertaken in 2016/2017, which included ultrasonically cleaning the carburettors; repainting the wheels and exhaust system; de-greasing the engine; and draining the fuel tank and carburettors. Unused for some considerable time, the machine will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent and is sold strictly as viewed. Accordingly, prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the condition and completeness prior to bidding. Offered with a current V5C and a history file, this KB1 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an original example of an early Bimota that can only become increasingly collectible. A matching dualseat is included in the sale. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1981 Laverda 981cc 'Jarama'Registration no. OEL 838WFrame no. 6964Engine no. 6964A rare example of the standard Jarama three-cylinder Laverda that has not been converted to a pseudo Jota, this is an unspoilt example from the Breganze factory that produced some of the finest European sporting and touring machines of the 1970s and 80s. Laverda was internationally known as an agricultural engineering concern, but there was a great enthusiasm for motorcycles in the family and in 1949 Moto Laverda S.A.P. was registered as a separate company. They built small capacity machines at first, with enough performance to take the first five places in the 1951 816 miles Milan-Taranto race. It was a natural move to build bigger machines and the 750 parallel twin was an outstanding series until the 1972 launch of the 981cc triple. Journalist Dave Minton knew the family well and has told of his visit to the works, where he was loaned a 750 SFC twin and rode through the hills above Breganze struggling to keep Massimo Laverda on the new triple in sight. As he put it: 'If they can test ride like that, it's no surprise they build such quick bikes.' This fine example of the breed, with a recorded 29,564 miles, was purchased by the vendor in 2015, having been kept in France for some time, where the previous owner had an established business and used the Jarama as relaxation when work demands allowed. It is unrestored, its condition reflecting the quality that brought such respect to the brand.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Moto Guzzi 350 GTSRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. 13811Engine no. 012880Revitalised following its take-over in 1971 by Argentine industrialist Alejandro De Tomaso, Benelli launched a range of new four- and six-cylinder sports bikes. With the addition of Moto Guzzi to the De Tomaso empire in 1973, some of these were marketed as Moto Guzzis, much to the dismay of the marque's aficionados. The first of these Honda-inspired machines was the Benelli 500 Quattro of 1974, which despite its Oriental-looking power unit was thoroughly Italian in all other respects, boasting a rigid cradle frame, powerful Grimeca drum brakes and alloy wheel rims. In 350cc form this engine powered the basically similar Moto Guzzi 350 GTS. The latter was enlarged to 400cc in 1975, a front disc brake being adopted at the same time, and in 400 GTS form lasted until 1979. Benelli's smallest four, the 231cc Quattro, was also badged as a Moto Guzzi, the '254'.Currently displaying a total of only 11,386 kilometres (approximately 7,000 miles) on the odometer, this rare Moto Guzzi four is presented in generally excellent original condition. Last run five years ago, the machine was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams Stafford sale in October 2015 (Lot 151) since when it has formed part of a private collection. Offered with Netherlands registration papers and Nova declaration.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1910 Favourite 500ccRegistration no. SV 6442Frame no. 241Engine no. A047•Rare Australian motorcycle•Restored in the UK•Regular Pioneer Run competitor'Favourite' was the marque name of motorcycles manufactured or modified by Bill Smith in Petersburg (later Peterborough), South Australia. It is understood that before the Great War (1914-1918) his motorcycles were known as 'The Burg', their name being changed after 1915 to the more universally appealing 'Favourite' in response to anti-German sentiment. The frame and engine are identical to those of the Abingdon King Dick (Kerry Abingdon) motorcycles built in Tyseley, Birmingham, although this machine has Druid front forks rather than the sliding-spring type favoured by Abingdon King Dick. Smith is known to have used Druid forks on his own machines, and they are most likely to have been fitted to this Favourite following accident damage to the originals. Only a tiny handful of Favourites is known to be in the UK.This particular Favourite was found in Brisbane, Australia by Ken Blake, brought to the UK and restored to its present excellent condition (note the kangaroo mascot on the front numberplate). The machine's date of first UK registration is 19th February 1997. 'SV 6442' was acquired by the current owner in 2008 having previously belonged to Malcolm C Elder & Son of Oxfordshire. Since then he has competed in the London to Brighton Pioneer Run with this Favourite motorcycle on three occasions, on the last of which he completed the 62-mile journey in 1½ hours at an average speed of over 40mph: not bad for a 110-year-old motorcycle. The vendor advises us that although the Favourite has belt drive and single-speed transmission, the addition of the clutch makes riding the motorcycle in modern traffic more straightforward and not so much of a challenge. This rare Australian motorcycle is offered with a history file containing correspondence; an old-style V5C registration document; SORN paperwork; and quantity of MoTs (most recent expired March 2013). There is no Pioneer Certificate offered with the machine however, the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club advise a replacement certificate (number '1471') can be sought by the successful purchaser following the sale.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1901 Perks & Birch/Singer Tricycle ProjectRegistration no. not registeredEngine no. 125 (see text)•Early motorised tricycle•Extremely rare•Three engines and numerous spare parts includedThe Singer Motor Wheel was invented by Messrs Edwin Perks and Frank Birch, who took out patents to the design in 1899. Their invention consisted of a small four-stroke engine complete with carburettor, fuel tank, and low-tension magneto, which was housed within an eight-spoked cast-aluminium wheel suitable for attachment to any standard bicycle (at the rear) or tricycle (at the front). The pair began manufacturing the Perks & Birch Motor Wheel at their works in Coventry. The neighbouring Singer Cycle Company was their main customer, and in 1900 Singer acquired the rights to the P&B Motor Wheel, which they proceeded to improve. Out of the handful of known survivors, bicycle versions of the Singer Motor Wheel are owned by the National Motor Museum and the Shuttleworth Collection. Very few tricycles are known of, making this an exceptionally rare machine from motoring's pioneering age. This lot includes three engines, numbers: '125', '247' and '621', '125'being the earliest engine known to exist. Engine '247' was purchased in Wales where it had been used to power a saw bench. One of main reasons it was purchased was because it had the original low-tension Simms magneto that was missing from engine '125'. This Lot also includes much research information, including correspondence with the Birch family, and many photographs. There is also an impressive amount of information, photographs, period advertisements, and articles on a USB memory stick.Restoration work on engine number '125' has started, with pattern making, casting, and machining work carried out. In addition, the pattern for the late-type cylinder barrel has been made and one casting produced for the later Singer motor wheel engine. Most original cycle parts are included either to use 'as is' or to serve as patterns. Other noteworthy features include an original Dunlop tyre on one of the spare motor wheels, and auxiliary fuel and oil tanks by Singer, which were extras that greatly increase the vehicle's range. The private vendor believes the tricycle to be of Singer type albeit with incorrect front forks and handlebars, and without the '125' engine and wheel fitted; however, its exact origins are unknown. This Lot comprises a vast array of components of varying condition and completeness. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the suitability, date, origins, and correctness of these components prior to bidding. Close inspection advised. When completed, and following the relevant Sunbeam Pioneer Motor Cycle Club application, this motorised tricycle should be eligible for both the London-Brighton Veteran Car Run and the Pioneer Run as well as many other events for Veteran cars and motorcycles.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Clément 4hp Autocyclette Grand TourismeRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. not knownEngine no. 29789•Premier French make•Rare early model•'Barn find' for restorationAlready a successful maker of bicycles and pneumatic tyres – he owned the Dunlop patents in France – Gustave-Adolphe Clément diversified into motorcycle manufacture in 1897, having just bought the Gladiator cycle company, and built his first four-wheeled automobile two years later, taking an interest in the existing Gladiator concern. Around 1902 Clément began supplying motorcycle engines to Charles Garrard in the UK, who fitted them in frames supplied initially by James Lansdowne Norton and marketed his products under the Clément-Garrard name until 1911. Norton was impressed by the French-built motor and used it to power the first of his own motorcycles in 1902. In October 1903 Adolphe Clément broke his connection with the company he had founded and set up a new factory in Levallois-Perret, adopting the trade name 'Bayard'. Now fully controlled by British investors, the original Clément-Gladiator enterprise, trading under the 'Clediaber' name, continued to manufacture motorcycles until 1935.After 1905 motorcycle production was suspended for a number of years but by the end of 1911 new models had been introduced that generated considerable interest. Inspired by the lightweight v-twins becoming popular in Britain, especially the Motosacoche-powered Royal Enfields, Clediaber introduced MAG-engined 2¾hp and 4hp Clément and Gladiator v- twins, which were designed along British lines and more luxurious than the average French motorcycle. Produced up to the outbreak of war in 1914, the 4hp model, as seen here, was the most expensive in the catalogue. Looking remarkably similar to the contemporary Motosacoche-engined Royal Enfield, this Clément previously formed part of the collection belonging to a deceased Munich-based private collector and is offered for sale by his heirs. The machine has been dry-stored for many years and is presented in 'barn find' condition, in need of complete restoration. Some parts are missing: the front mudguard, foot-boards, and chain covers being the most obvious. The engine turns over but the machine's mechanical condition is not known and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: NN If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1925 AJS 349cc De Luxe Sporting Model E4Registration no. TT 4061Frame no. 52180Engine no. 52180In 1925 there were three side valve 350s in the AJS range, including the De Luxe Sporting Model E4, which was fitted with TT bars, sporting footrests, internal expanding front and rear brakes, and a hand operated clutch. The original RF60 buff logbook for TT 4061 shows that it was first registered in Devon on 29th May 1925 to Mr. William Curzon of Holsworthy. He moved house twice after that, but remained in Devon and in possession of TT 4061. It was purchased by the vendor's father sometime in the 1930s (although not registered in his name until 1970), and is believed to have been used occasionally for pleasure on fine days and holidays, and to visit the TT races. It is thought to have last run in the 1960s, after which it was retired to dry storage until the present day. Ownership passed to the present owner on his father's death. It remains remarkably unmolested, save for a coat of paint at some time in its life, and is all matching numbers (frame, engine, and gearbox) with only one previous owner before the father and son. The engine turns freely, and the gears select. It is fitted with acetylene lighting, but the generator appears to have gone missing at some time. In need of re-commissioning or restoration, this wonderful AJS presents an increasingly rare opportunity for a new owner to re-commission, sympathetically restore, or fully renovate. Documentation comprises an old-type V5, and the aforementioned RF60 logbook.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 BSA B21Registration no. XVV 270Frame no. HB205440Engine no. HB211765A fine example of BSA's rare B21 Sports model, a product of the largest motorcycle factory in the country in 1937, when the Birmingham Small Arms company dominated the home market and sold machines all over the globe, such was it reputation for solid reliability and quality. The overhead valve single-cylinder 250cc model represented a step into the world of real motorcycling, a far step above the smaller two-stroke models that for most of their lives plodded gently to work leaving a trail of blue smoke and interrupting progress when the sparking plug developed a whisker and roadside attention was needed. Not on a four-stroke product of the huge works in Small Heath's Armoury Road, ownership of which was a matter of pride and a hint of knowledge above the humble rider whose needs were simply to commute. This handsome but easily ridden model was the younger brethren of the more sporting machines that dominated competition and the young man, or occasionally lady, who chose such a model was clearly destined to move on into the elite world of the long distance traveller. This example is an excellent starting point in the vintage world and promises many happy hours at moderate speeds; it will require careful inspection before being used and enjoyed fully. The registered mileage is 6,550, but this cannot be verified.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1967 Matchless 745cc G15CSRegistration no. KFX 184FFrame no. 120989Engine no. G15CS 120989Following the handful of G15s built for export only in 1962 and fitted with AMC's own 750cc engine, the concept was revived in the middle of the decade using the Norton Atlas engine in the existing G12CSR frame. By this time Norton production had been shifted to AMC's Plumstead factory, and in a further move towards product rationalisation the new G15 roadster (and similar AJS Model 33) was fitted with Norton hubs and Roadholder forks. CSR sports roadsters and enduro-styled CS models followed soon after, and these Norton-powered models were the only AMC twins left in production by the end of 1966. Manufacture ceased the following year and today these relatively rare AMC/Norton hybrids are becoming increasingly collectible. This Matchless G15CS was supplied new to Joe Berliner's Matchless Corporation in the USA in April 1967 and re-imported into the UK from Illinois in 1999. Offered in need of re-commissioning, or possibly more extensive renovation, the Matchless is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns, and the machine would respond well to detailing). Accompanying paperwork includes old US title documents; an AJS & Matchless Club dating certificate; two MoTs (most recent expired 2011); and old/current V5/V5C registration documents. The vendor is the second owner in the UK.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Benelli Tornado 650SRegistration no. KGV 101KFrame no. EA 5680Engine no. 5887Best remembered for its racing fours and road-going sixes, the Benelli factory of Pesaro, Italy exhibited its first 650cc twin at the Milan Show in 1967, though production did not begin in earnest until 1971. Christened 'Tornado', the new model - it was hoped - would cash-in on the popularity of big parallel twins in the lucrative US market. With its 360-degree crankshaft and pushrod valve gear, the unitary construction Benelli motor aped its British rivals but followed Japanese practice by employing a horizontally split crankcase and geared primary drive. Alternator electrics and a starter motor were introduced on the successor 650S. Production of the final version - the 650S2 - ceased in 1975. Engineered to a higher standard than their British counterparts, the Benelli twins were commensurately more expensive and relatively few made their way to these shores. A machine for the parallel-twin connoisseur who dares to be different, this 650S Tornado was first registered in the UK in 2001 and has belonged to the current vendor since November 2015. Apparently original and un-restored, the machine is offered for re-commissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Representing a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these rare Italian thoroughbreds, the Benelli is offered with expired MoTs; an original rider's manual; a V5C document; and a substantial file of marque-related literature and other material (inspection recommended).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1952 Lambretta D 125Registration no. 903 XVGFrame no. 05221Engine no. 33830Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta scooter gained widespread acceptance in the 1950s, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. The D (un-enclosed) LD (enclosed) models arrived in 125cc form in 1951 and became available with 150cc engine three years later, in October 1954. The D/LD 125's engine produced 4.8bhp, giving the model a top speed of around 45mph. Production of the Lambretta model D ended at the end of 1956 after over 54,000 had been built; survivors though, are relatively few. The vendor advises us that this model D was restored in Italy by the CEO of a major clothing company. Purchased in France, it has not been ridden while in the vendor's ownership but has been started weekly. Presented in beautiful condition, this rare early Lambretta is offered with sundry bills, a V5C document and a Lambretta Club GB dating letter. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 Piaggio Vespa 150 Scooter CombinationRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. VBA1M 36996Forbidden by the victorious Allies from resuming his aviation business after WW2, Enrico Piaggio instructed his chief designer Corradino d'Ascanio to design a scooter, for which he believed a potential market existed, particularly among women. d'Ascanio's aviation background meant that he was well versed in techniques of stressed-skin construction, and these were deployed in creating the Vespa's monocoque chassis. The name 'Vespa' (wasp) is said to have been inspired by the buzzing sound made by the single-cylinder two-stroke engine. Since its introduction in 1946, millions have been made and countless different versions come and gone, yet the Vespa of today remains recognisably related to the first one made 60 years ago. Classic? Most definitely. This rare Vespa combination has been owned by a well-known car collector for many years. Apparently nicely restored, the machine presents well apart from some pitting and light surface corrosion to the brightwork and would benefit from detailing. Both the saddle and sidecar interior appear to have been re-trimmed, and the odometer reading is 0.2km, which is presumed to be the distance covered since restoration. The engine turns over; however, no attempt has been made to start it. Its mechanical condition being unknown, the machine is offered for re-commissioning and sold strictly as viewed. Close inspection advised. Offered without documents.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

MV Agusta Magni 862cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. 214-0281•Rare Magni-built MV Agusta•Built as a tribute to the '500' that claimed MV's last Grand Prix win•Ridden by Giacomo Agostini at Mallory Park•Last ridden in 2019 at Paul RicardMotorcycle race engineers are rarely household names but one exception to this general rule is the legendary Arturo Magni. Born in Usmate Velate, Milan in 1925, Magni started his motorcycle career in 1947 in Gilera's racing department. The Arcore factory had decided to return to Grand Prix racing, and Arturo Magni was employed assembling the new four-cylinder engine designed by Piero Remor, co-creator of the pre-war OPRA and CNA Rondine fours. Gilera would go on to win six 500cc World Championships with this engine, courtesy of Messrs Duke, Masetti and Liberati.In 1949 Count Domenico Agusta tempted Remor away from Gilera to design MV Agusta's first four-cylinder race engine. Magni followed him in 1950 as chief mechanic and later managed the racing department during MV's Grand Prix 'golden age'. Under Magni's direction MV won no fewer than 75 World Championships.When MV retired from Grand Prix racing in 1976, Magni and his two sons set up their own company in Samarate, producing performance parts for the MV Agusta 750 street bikes, including big-bore kits, special frames, and chain-drive conversions. Magni commenced production of motorcycles under his own name in 1980, initially using the Honda CB900 engine, with BMW, Moto Guzzi and Suzuki-engined models following. In the mid-1980s Magni commenced what would turn out to be an immensely fruitful association with Moto Guzzi.Yet despite all his latter-day successes with Moto Guzzi, Magni's name will forever be linked with that of MV Agusta, whose reputation this great engineer did so much to forge. The first MV model officially to bear his name was the 'Monza Arturo Magni', a stretched (to 832cc) version of the 750S America. Official production of the Magni, together with that of all MV Agusta's other models, ended in February 1979, although Arturo and his sons Carlo and Giovanni continued to create bespoke MVs to special order, such as that offered here. This particular machine was built as a tribute to the '500' that claimed MV's last Grand Prix victory, which was secured by Giacomo Agostini at the Nürburgring on 29th August 1976. The MV has been paraded around Europe for many years: at Dijon, Paul Ricard, Spa-Francorchamps, Dundrod, Imola, Hockenheim, Aragon, the Isle of Man and many more. Giacomo Agostini rode it at Mallory Park (see photographs on file).Last ridden at Paul Ricard in 2019, this machine has been maintained with no expense spared over the years and always kept in dry storage when not in use. The engine oil has been changed after each outing and the private vendor advises the MV runs well and sounds wonderful. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

'Norton Manx' Matchless 650cc Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. 59/G12L X0646•Built by a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers•Last run in October 2019Developed from a design by Rex McCandless and first used by Norton on the works single-cylinder racers in 1950, when Geoff Duke rode it to a debut victory at Blandford, the legendary Featherbed frame - especially in its Manx form, as seen here - has long been the special-builders' favourite. New standards of steering, roadholding and comfort were set by the frame, which was immediately dubbed 'Featherbed' by Norton works star Harold Daniell. Although designed with a single-cylinder engine in mind, the generously proportioned Featherbed would in time prove capable of accommodating a wide variety of different power units: twins, triples, fours and v-twins, all could be made to fit with a little ingenuity. This Matchless-engined racing special has a Unity Equipe Norton 'Manx' type replica chassis with Fontana 4LS double-sided front brake and Manx conical rear hub. The engine is a 650cc G12 8-fin unit fitted with the very rare factory speed kit comprising two chopped Amal Monobloc carburettors, separate inlet manifolds, and production race camshafts. Compression ratio is 8.25:1. Ignition is by Lucas magneto and the transmission consists of a Norton Dominator all-alloy clutch conversion and standard AMC four-speed gearbox. The machine was built by the vendor, Stephen Eke, for use on track days and parades. Stephen is a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and has experience in Australia, France, Italy and Germany. In 1984 he became a partner in the company 'Spares 'N Repairs' of Watford. As the company's technical manager he was tasked with finding remedies for the various faults afflicting Ducati's bevel-drive twins, and as a result wrote the book Ducati Tuning, which is in effect a rebuild manual for the engine and gearbox. During his time at 'Spares 'N Repairs' the company entered a Ducati in the IoM Formula 2 TT with Steve Cull riding. Stephen was responsible for maintaining the bike, which had several creditable results. This Manx Matchless has been built with no less care and has been running reliably and competitively as recently as October 2019. The machine is presented in full working order and comes with bills, templates, technical drawings, and notes relating to its construction.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1998 Honda CBR600F3Registration no. N451 KKHFrame no. JH2PC2502TM501048Engine no. to be advisedAlthough Kawasaki can be said to have 'invented' the 600 class with its GPZ600-R, it was Honda that quickly established dominance of this once important market sector with the CBR600F. Introduced for 1987, the CBR set new standards for the class, and the UK's first batch sold out within weeks of arrival. 'Offering a previously mythical package, the CBR quite simply left all previous efforts at similar-sized tackle gasping in it whisper-smooth wake,' enthused Bike magazine. In 1991 the CBR received a new frame and an updated engine before undergoing a more thorough revision in 1998, re-emerging with an aluminium frame (replacing the previous steel design) and restyled bodywork. As seen here, the 3rd generation CBR600 was produced from 1995 to 1998, featuring a modified engine, ram-air intake, and cartridge forks. '150mph on a good day, race-winning handling, unburstable, useful, repairable, tourable, thrashable, insurable...' – you could tell Bike magazine liked the refreshed CBR. A rare US import, UK registered since 1997, this CBR600F3 is finished in its original yellow/purple colour scheme and is described by the vendor as in good running condition. MoT'd to June 2021, the machine is offered with a V5C Registration certificate. A wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these modern motorcycling icons.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Suzuki 247cc T20 X6 HustlerRegistration no. KKH 906DFrame no. 23323Engine no. 23370Using the Colleda marque name, Suzuki launched its first 250cc two-stroke twin in 1956, and the type would remain a fixture of the range for the next 40 years. The replacement T10 appeared in 1963 sporting, among numerous improvements, Suzuki's new 'CCI' pumped lubrication system. The next stage of development was the now classic T20 Super Six, which was marketed in the USA as the X6 Hustler. Introduced in 1965, the T20 was an entirely new design although still a 250cc two-stroke parallel twin. The frame was a now tubular and of the duplex loop type, while the gearbox offered the rider the luxury of six speeds for the first time on a road-going motorcycle. With its precise handling, good brakes, powerful (29bhp) motor and 90mph-plus top speed, the Super Six received rave reviews in the motorcycling press and soon established a giant-killing reputation in production machine racing. Inevitably, many were converted for racing, and original, unmodified examples are rare. Today the Super Six/Hustler is one of the most collectible of 1960s Japanese classics. Run recently, this X6 Hustler is described by the vendor as in good original overall condition. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and current MoT (expires December 2020).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1996 Honda 49cc Z50J Gold Limited Edition 'Monkey Bike'Registration no. not registeredFrame no. Z50J-2302685Engine no. Z50JE-2202665With the launch of the CZ100 in 1960, Honda created the class of machine known as 'monkey bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single. An ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of a car. An important milestone in Monkey development was reached in 1974 with the launch of the Z50J, which featured front and rear suspension like a 'proper' motorcycle while retaining the overhead-camshaft engine and 8' wheels, first seen on the Z50M and Z50A respectively. In 1978 the Z50J Monkey was heavily revised with a larger fuel tank, front and rear racks, 12-volt CDI ignition, manual clutch and a four-speed gearbox, becoming the more aggressive looking 'Gorilla'. Immensely popular as paddock transport the world over, Monkeys are currently much in vogue, with a flourishing owners club in the UK, and original examples of these charismatic little machines can only become increasingly collectible. This stunning and rare Z50J Gold Limited Edition was imported in 2020 and is described by the vendor as in good original condition. A great Christmas present for the kids!Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1984 Honda 49cc Z50J Gold Limited Edition 'Monkey Bike'Registration no. not registeredFrame no. Z50J-1632968Engine no. Z50JE-1632966With the launch of the CZ100 in 1960, Honda created the class of machine known as 'monkey bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single. An ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of a car. An important milestone in Monkey development was reached in 1974 with the launch of the Z50J, which featured front and rear suspension like a 'proper' motorcycle while retaining the overhead-camshaft engine and 8' wheels, first seen on the Z50M and Z50A respectively. In 1978 the Z50J Monkey was heavily revised with a larger fuel tank, front and rear racks, 12-volt CDI ignition, manual clutch and a four-speed gearbox, becoming the more aggressive looking 'Gorilla'. Immensely popular as paddock transport the world over, Monkeys are currently much in vogue, with a flourishing owners club in the UK, and original examples of these charismatic little machines can only become increasingly collectible. This stunning and rare Z50J Gold Limited Edition is described by the vendor as in fair condition with some modifications. A great Christmas present for the kids!Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

RARE Robert Taylor Fourth Fighter Patrol Presentation Copy signed by 4 famous WW2 P-51 Mustang pilots. Published in 1987, this is a genuine rare Presentation Copy of a sought after print issue and is supplied with the original Certificate of Authenticity. Signed by the artist, Robert Taylor, who has written Presentation Copy above his signature and four famous P-51 Mustang pilots who flew with the 4th Fighter Group, Colonel Don Blakeslee, Colonel James Goodson, Major General Chesley G. Peterson DFC and Lieutenant Colonel Jim Clark. All four of these American Fighter Aces joined the RAF and flew Spitfires with the famous Eagle Squadron before America officially entered the war, then joining the US 8th Air Force. The print measures approximately 34 x 25 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in really good condition (virtually the same condition as it was 33 years ago!). It is extremely hard to find this print at all, let alone in this kind of condition. Print historical detail : Climbing on full power, P-51 Mustangs of the Fourth Fighter Group patrol the skies over northern France ahead of the main force of Eighth Air Force bombers, 1944. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.

WW2 rare Hans Rossbach multiple signed RAF Leeming Mosquito cover. Eight autographs inc Willy Messerschmitt, Kurt Tank, Rudolf Schoenert, Herman Greiner, Joseph Kraft, Wilhelm Antrip, Erich Handske. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Rare Gerald Coulson Birth of a Legend Limited Edition signed by Jeffrey Quill Spitfire Test Pilot. This is the Limited Edition number 429 / 500 published in 1985 and embossed with Publishers Blind Stamp. Signed by the artist Gerald Coulson and Jeffrey Kindersley Quill, OBE, AFC, FRAeS a British test pilot who served with the Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War and was the second man to fly the prototype Supermarine Spitfire in the 1930s. The print measures approximately 32.5 x 27 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail : The Spitfire was designed by R J Mitchell and the prototype Spitfire had its maiden flight on 5th March 1936 which is the subject of this print. The Spitfire entered service with the RAF in August 1938 with 19 Squadron based at Duxford. At the outbreak of WW2 there were 187 Spitfires in RAF service, when production ceased in 1948 a total of 20,351 Spitfires had been built and was retired from front line service in 1954. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.

Rare WW2 RAF Dam Busters Barnes Wallis, Arthur T Harris and Dambuster Micky Martin signed cover, flown by a 617 Squadron Vulcan from Toronto to RAF Scampton 23rd June 1972 (postmark on rear). Sir Barnes Neville Wallis CBE, FRS, RDI, FRAeS was the famous WW2 inventor who designed the Upkeep Mine better known as the Bouncing Bomb which was dropped on dams in Germany by Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron during Operation Chastise (the famous Dam Busters Raid) in May 1943, Marshall of the Air Force Sir Arthur Travers Harris, 1st Baronet GCB, OBE, AFC commonly known by the press as Bomber Harris but within the RAF as Butcher Harris and Air Marshall Sir Harold Brownlow Morgan Micky Martin, KCB, DSO & Bar, DFC & Two Bars, AFC 617 Squadron, pilot of Lancaster bomber AJ P Popsie (officially AJ P Peter) during the Dam Busters raid in May 1943. A rare cover containing an unusual combination of autographs. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Rare Robert Taylor Assault on the Capital The Millennium Proofs Edition signed by 17 WW2 Luftwaffe pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain. The third in a special Millennium Trilogy to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in the year 2000. This is the Millennium Proofs Edition number 246 / 250 published in 2005 and supplied with the original Certificate of Authenticity. When you look at the impressive 17 signatures by some of the most well-known Luftwaffe pilots and Aces who fought in the Battle of Britain, it is easy to see why this is such a sought after print. Signed by the artist Robert Taylor and Oberst Adolf Dickfeld KC with Oak Leaves, Major Erich Rudorffer KC with Oak Leaves and Swords, Oberstleutnant Ernst-Wilhelm Reinert KC with Oak Leaves and Swords, Generalleutnant Günther Rall KC with Oak Leaves and Swords, Major Heinz Lange KC, Oberleutnant Siegfried Bethke, Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob KC, Hauptmann Alfred Grislawski KC with Oak Leaves, Oberleutnant Helmut Bennemann KC, Unteroffizier Rudolf Miese, Oberst Eduard Neumann GciG, Leutnant Edmund 'Paule' Rossmann KC, Oberleutnant Günther Seeger KC, Oberleutnant Herbert Thomas, General Herbert Wehnelt, Leutnant Herbert Kaiser KC and Hauptmann Rudolf Trenkel KC. The print measures approximately 33 x 24.5 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. This print was originally issued with a companion print called Battle of Dover but unfortunately this has been misplaced and is therefore not included. All of the 17 Luftwaffe signatures in this issue are all on the main print so while the companion print is not included, no signatures have been lost thus detracting little from what is a very sought after nicely signed print in really good condition. Print historical detail : Robert Taylor's final painting in his 60th Anniversary trilogy features a scene from the attacks on the afternoon of September 7, 1940. Led by Herbert Ihlefeld, Me109E's of II/JG2 dive through the bomber formation giving chase to Hurricanes of 242 Squadron as Ju88s of KG30, having unloaded their bombs, head for home. One Ju88 has been hit and is already losing height, and will not return. Following behind, He111s of KG53 try to keep formation as they fly through flak. The sky is alive with action. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.

RARE Robert Taylor Summer Victory Presentation Copy signed by 13 WW2 RAF Battle of Britain veterans. The first print in a special trilogy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in 1990, this is a genuine rare Presentation Copy of a sought after print issue and is supplied with an Artistic Flight Certificate of Authenticity. Signed by the artist, Robert Taylor, who has written Presentation Copy above his signature and 13 RAF Battle of Britain veterans. Signed by Alan Deere, Bob Doe, Hugh 'Cocky' Dundas, Brian Kingcome, Jack Riddle, Jimmy Corbin, Paddy Barthropp, Mike Croskell, Tom Neil, Gerald Stapleton, Robin Lucas, Nigel Rose and Terry Clark. The print measures approximately 36 x 24 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light for many years. and is in good condition. However at some point in the past it has been framed but there is no sign of any fading. There are two small pieces of mounting hinge on the back of the print on the top edge and the top right hand corner has a small double fold mark. Please see photographs. These are minor imperfections on what is otherwise a very nice print. Print historical detail : During the height of the Battle of Britain a Luftwaffe pilot, standing beside his downed Me109, looks on as Spitfires of 54 Squadron returning to base at Hornchurch, roar overhead. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.

RARE Nicolas Trudgian The Storm Clouds Gather signed by 5 Luftwaffe WW2 Aces and 3 RAF Battle of Britain Blenheim crew. This is the Portfolio Proof Edition number 97 / 200 and is supplied with the original Military Gallery Certificate of Authenticity. This certificate shows the print when first issued was signed by the artist Nicolas Trudgian, who has also written Portfolio Proof in pencil above his name, Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger and Oberleutnant Siegfried Bethke. This print has then been greatly enhanced by the addition of six further signatures and is supplied with a second Certificate of Authenticity by Artistic Flight detailing the six extra signatures as three Luftwaffe Aces, Hajo Herman KC (9 victories), Hugo Broch KC (81 victories) and Walter Schuck KC (206 victories) together with three Battle of Britain Blenheim aircrew, Fl. Of. Alan Burdekin, Fl. Lt. WTM Clark DFM and W O Albert Gregory. This is a really nicely signed print which measures approximately 27 x 18.5 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail : Helmut Wick, the Luftwaffe's top-scoring ace of the Battle of Britain, leads Me109E's of I.JG2 ''Richthofen'' on a fighter escort mission, September 1940. Heinkel 111's of the Kampfgeschwadern mass for another raid on England, while below a Blenheim of No.2 Group has force-landed on the northern French beach, testimony to RAF Bomber Command's contribution to the famous battle. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.

JOSEF DRAHOŇOVSKÝ 1877 - 1938: RECUMBENT GIRL 1920s Sardonyx 4,2 x 6,5 cm A girl's cameo made of traditional material used for ancient glyptics due to a unique white-red layeredpatterning.The nature of the work and the rare, difficult-to-process material require a lot of patience and a lot of time, as Josef Drahoňovský himself recalls. Handicraft glyptics have been a prized craft in history, and quality genre motifs have often been repeated or repeatedly embedded in new, more modern jewelry.

JACOB MEYER II. ???? - 1750: BAROQUE TABLE CLOCK WITH CARILLON Ca. 1740 Rosewood, gilt brass, glass 69 x 36 x 24 cm Signed: On a dial "Jac. Maeyer in Wienn" A rare baroque clock ("Stockuhr") from the master watchmaker of the Viennese court in a rosewood glass cabinet with brass, fire-gilded bars and a marqueterie. Dial with Roman numerals, quarter beat, date indicator of days, months and lunar phases, carillon for 9 bells with 18 hammers.

ZDENĚK DVOŘÁK 1897 - 1943: ABSTRACT COMPOSITION After 1932 Linden wood 38,5 x 31,5 cm Signed: Lower right "Dvořák" Zdeněk Dvořák's works are extremely rare and appear only rarely in auctions. Much of Zdeněk Dvořák's sculptural work was destroyed during World War II. The abstract line of his work, which he systematically developed from 1932 to the end of the 1930s, has been preserved only fragmentarily. Zdeněk Dvořák created spatially non-traditional reliefs with multi-layered structures that penetrated, passed and interacted with each other. Organic manifestations of a purely abstract nature belong to this period between considerably innovative and solitary.

EMPIRE STYLE MIRROR Kolem 1800 glass, gilded wood, underpainting on glass 177 x 96 cm A rare Italian early Empire mirror held bytwo carved sphinxes below and a pair of putti heads above them. There are small portraits in the corners of the mirror. The mirror is unique in its original condition.

M.J. PRAETORIUS: LUDICRUM CHIROMANTICUM SEU THESAURUS CHIROMANTIAE 1661 Period parchment binding 20 x 16 x 6 cm An extensive Latin compendium in the field of occult sciences deals with chiromancy - hand reading, metoposcopy - divination of human character and destiny from human physiognomy, magic and other disciplines of occultism based on extrasensory perception of reality. The book is richly illustrated with textual, sometimes full-page rich woodcuts, diagrams, diagrams, vignettes, initials and ornaments. It also contains an allegorical frontispiece marked below by J.B.Paravicinus and 1 folded woodcut graphological board. A rare book bound with it: Avianus, W. Geburtsstunde. Leipzig, Fuhrmann, 1665. A short German treatise on astrological aspects of human birth. Both early works in one massive volume in glazed period parchment are in excellent collector's condition.

KAREL ČERNÝ 1910 - 1960: ON A RIVER 1946 Oil on canvas 45 x 38,5 cm Signed: Lower right "K Černý Š 46" From the opinion of PhDr.Rey Michalové Ph.D .: "The judged painting" On the River "is an original, motivically rare and artistically brilliantly expressively felt work by Karel Černý, an unmissable solitaire in Czech modern paintingwhich reflected both his subjective feelings and the climate of the time. His creative development was shaped by very intimate experiences and reflections of the environment. In addition to his melancholic character was added a physical disability - a disorder of the spine. His will to overcome all the obstacles and his fate is probablythe cause of the unique power of his paintings.Relatively a lot of attention is paid in the literature to the Černý's First Residence in Paris (1946), in our context it is important that he also visited Antwerpat the same time. He wrote about Antwerp: "the steamboats themselves, the ships, the sailors, the taverns, the workers and the night - fantastic." Černý was artistically attracted by tightly shaped shapes, suitable for styling and emphasizing solid linear contours. The ship, transformed into a simplistic sign, represents the presence of man, is loaded with humanizing force and symbolizes the painter's loneliness. "

VASE LOETZ MELUSIN 1905 Bohemia Handpainted glass 41 cm A rare tall vase produced by Loetz Witwe, Klášterský mlýn, design by architect Josef Hoffmann. The decor appeared around 1905 along with the famous Titania and Carragen variants. The light feather-like structure and modern colors were typical stylistic elements of Loetz's ever-growing inventory. The simple twisted Art Nouveau shape is provided with a hand-painted decorative garland and emphasizes the fibrous structure, which mixes clear and opaque colored glass.

ROCOCO TABERNACLE Kolem 1760 Germany walnut, maple, ebony, cherry wood, gilded bronze, ivory, tin 210 x 134 x 70 cm The extraordinarily elaborated inlaid rococo tabernacle with atin and ivory marquetry captures the motif of the Lord's Last Supper with inlaid architecture. This rare model consists of twelve main drawers, with a pewter rococo ornament inserted into the wood and gilded bronze fittings, and two openableboxes, in central there are nine other small drawers. The interiors of the drawers are newly upholstered. The edges of the tabernacle are lined with masterfully carved stained walnut decoration. Restored.

UNKNOWN AUTHOR: THE KISS OF JUDAS Ca. 1450 Central Europe Tempera on partially silvered wood 90 x 61 cm Judas' kiss is an act by which Judas of Iscariot was to betray Jesus to the militants and which led to his immediate arrest. Judas' kiss is a metaphor for a seemingly friendly and devoted gesture, but which does a lot of damage. Perhaps the negative connotation of the motif has contributed to the fact that the image has been changed beyond recognition. The presented painting was hidden under the repainting with the motif of the Madonna for several centuries, and its presence in the lower layer was only revealed by the method of radiography. After a very careful restoration intervention, we have the first opportunity to see a painting that has not been seen by the human eye for several centuries. The morphology of the painting testifies to the dating to the 15th century with a marked Central European influence.This is a very rare example of the technological process of painting with an underdrawing of a Gothic panel painting. Consulted with Zdeněk Preclík.

A rare Titanium and Rose Gold Tantalum Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 300m/1000ft Diver and Chronometer wrist watch, with three subdials and date display, automatic movement, titanium and 18k rose gold case, the dark blue dial 46mm with luminous ball markers, with Arabic numerals, titanium and gold diver's bracelet, in original box. Condition: good.

A rare Worcester leaf form dish c.1760, painted in the Blown Rose Leaf Tray pattern. 5½' long. Loss to end of stalk

MIRZOYEF GRIGORY.  Soviet World War II Poster. Powerful stylised image of Russian bomber & fighter above a battle ground, Georgian text to the right "Soviet pilots! Be the falcons of our homeland! Destroy the enemy in the air and on the ground!". 1,500 copies printed, this must be a rare survival. 12" x 35". Georgia or Azerbaijan, 1942.

KIRKWOOD JAMES (Of Minto).  Proposals made by Reverend James Kirkwood in 1699, to Found Public Libraries in Scotland, Reprinted Verbatim et Literatim from the Rare Copy in the Free Public Library, Wigan, with Introductory Remarks by William Blaze. Ltd. ed. 88 of only 100. Small quarto. Half brown morocco. Privately Printed, 1889.

MITCHELL A. GORDON (Trans).  Jephtha, A Drama Translated from the Latin of George Buchanan. Illus. by Jessie M. King. Orig. green cloth gilt. Pres. copy from the Translator. Paisley, c.1902. A rare early Jessie M. King related volume.

Harris, Moses. Natural System of Colours, [second edition, considered almost as scarce as the first], London: Printed by L. Harrison and J. C. Leigh, 1811. Edited by Thomas Martyn and dedicated to the second President of the Royal Academy, Benjamin West. Association copy, originally belonging to Benjamin West but not inscribed. Quarto, half crushed morocco with paper-covered boards and morocco title label lettered in gilt. Title, dedication, address (two pages), text complete in 11 pages, and complete with three hand-coloured plates: Prismatic, Compound, Examples. Loosely inserted sheet of pencil-sketched circles. Contents generally very good, the hand-colouring well-preserved and vibrant; dedication page bearing manufacturer's watermark (J Whatman 1808); some light, even toning (more noticeable in some places than others); protective tissue-guards present for the first two plates; tissue-guards foxed; occasional pale marks/spots in places; very faint creasing and light wear to edges in places; boards rubbed and worn, contents loose, loss to the leather at spineVery scarce. Only a few copies of the first edition are known to exist (including the Royal Academy's copy, which is lacking the third plate). In 1963, Faber Birren published 'a facsimile edition of what is perhaps the rarest known book in the literature of color'. This second edition is considered almost as rare as the firstProvenance: By descent. Vendor's late husband was descended on his mother's side from noted artist Benjamin West PRA (American, 1738-1820). It is known that West was greatly interested in the discipline of colour theoryDr Alexandra Loske has kindly provided the following comments for inclusion in this catalogue:'This is a very exciting book to appear in a public auction. It may be a short work, but it is one the most influential and beautiful books in Western colour history. The entomologist Moses Harris was the first to introduce detailed colour wheels in English literature on colour, in the late 18th century. This splendid second edition, published posthumously in 1811, is evidence of the increasing interest in colour in the 19th century, and in Enlightenment sources. Only a year earlier the German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had published his substantial Zur Farbenlehre (On the Doctrine of Colours), and shortly after the British "Colourman" George Field wrote his first of many books on colour theory. Fewer than ten copies of the first and second editions of Harris's book are recorded. I have inspected almost all of them, and the quality of the hand-coloured plates in this copy is outstanding.'Dr Alexandra Loske, colour historian and author of Colour: A Visual History (2019), University of Sussex and Royal Pavilion & Brighton Museums

Rare Edward VIII Royal Commemorative Coronation mug, designed by Eric Ravilious for Wedgwood, 1937, 11cm diameter x 10.5cm high Condition: No obvious faults or restoration - **General condition consistent with age.

Rare 18th Century Worcester porcelain sparrow-beak cream jug, polychrome-decorated in the Stag Hunt pattern, double reed handle, unmarked, 8.3cm high Condition: General wear to gilding including rim and edge of panels, otherwise sound. **General condition consistent with age.

Rare George III ash and elm primitive comb back Windsor chair, probably West Country, circa 1800, with shaped top rail over eight upper spindles, 'crinoline' arms with sixteen spindles and two shaped arm supports beneath, and broad D-shaped saddle seat on four splayed turned supports, 61cm wide x 105cm high For a similar example, see Cotton, Bernard D., The English Regional Chair, ACC, 2001, p.262, Figure SW8. Condition: Minor cracking to top rail where some spindles peg into the base, one dowel peg loose. Typical minor losses to top edge of top rail. Crinoline arms are well worn and patinated with old worm scarring particularly evident to one arm. Very old loss to rear edge of seat, typical cracking and figuring as per images. Patination a little dry in places. All legs appear original but two of these have metal stops beneath (presumably once on a non-level floor) and so this can not be guaranteed. Two of the legs are slightly loose due to pegged construction and shrinkage. **General condition consistent with age

Rare Lalique glass 'Amelie' scent or perfume bottle, moulded with foliate decoration, engraved and moulded signature 'R.Lalique France', circa 1927, 7.5cm high Condition: Tint flake chip to base of stopper, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age

Slavery Interest - rare late Victorian or Edwardian sepia photographic cabinet card of Thomas Lewis Johnson, (1836-1921) with his distinctive bob-length straightened hair, wearing European formal dress of the day (tie and three-quarter jacket), but holding a bull-whip and manacles with long chain (as a historic reference to slavery), 14cm x 9.5cm, mounted onto card backing with gilt stamp of Debenham & Gould, Bournemouth. Thomas Lewis Johnson was born on 7 August 1836 in Rock-Rayman, Virginia to a slave mother and free father. His mother’s slave master refused to sell Thomas and his mother to Thomas’ father, and when Thomas was just 3 years old, he was forced to leave his mother and move to Alexandria, Virginia. He did not see her for another six years. After Emancipation, Thomas moved to New York, then Chicago and eventually Denver, where he was ordained as a Church minister, though his ultimate goal was to be a missionary in Africa. To advance that cause, he and his wife moved to England; “I heard that the Queen of England had given large sums of money to set the coloured people free... It may be of interest if I mention that we had the idea on the plantation that the Queen was black, because she was so kind.” Having realised his dream of working in Africa, upon the death of his wife, Thomas returned to England. He eventually settled in Bournemouth in the 1890s. During this time, his autobiography went into its eighth edition. The newspaper publishers W. Mate of Bournemouth printed the 1908 version of ‘Twenty Eight Years A Slave’. The book was sold at meetings and by mail from Thomas’ house in Boscombe. Edwin Alfred Debenham (1844-1925) and Isaac Chalkley Gould (1853-1906) are recorded at Glen View Studios, 30 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth from the late 1880s. The firm on several occasions also photographed the prominent dual-heritage composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the illegitimate son of a white Englishwoman and an African doctor from the Krio people of Sierra Leone. Condition: Very light discolouration, small amount of dulling to gilt border from handling, otherwise very good - **General condition consistent with age

The Complete Works of William Hogarth in a Series of One Hundred and Fifty Steel Engravings, in six volumes, London: William Mackenzie, [c.1880]. Quarto, publisher's gilt pictorial cloth, all page edges gilt, loosely inserted invoice from Rare & Racy Books. Contents generally good and bright with intermittent spotting; bindings good and solid with wear to extremities, spines with a couple of knocks and splits to cloth on Vol.II and Vol.VI (6)