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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR OYSTER PRINCE SUBMARINER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1961, REF. 7928 PCG WITH "TROPICAL"

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Lot 164

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR OYSTER PRINCE SUBMARINER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1961, REF. 7928 PCG WITH "TROPICAL" GILT CHAPTER RING DIALMovement: 17J, automatic, "butterfly" rotor, Fleurier cal. 390, signed Tudor Auto-Prince.Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, Oyster case, pointed crown guards, signed Montres Tudor S.A., dated II.61, numbered 35x,xxx, "fat font" 60 minute rotating bezel faded to brown/grey, Rolex crown.Strap: Leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in "tropical" condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with some light wear due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BREITLING ANTIMAGNETIC WATERPROOF "CLAMSHELL" CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1940s, WITH SIL

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Lot 42

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BREITLING ANTIMAGNETIC WATERPROOF "CLAMSHELL" CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1940s, WITH SILVER MULTI-SCALE "COPPER RING" DIAL & PORTUGUESE IMPORT MARK ON LUGMovement: Manual wind, Venus cal. 175, signed Breitling.Case: Diameter approx. 36mm, "clamshell" case held with four screws, numbered 41x,xxx, Patent number to inside case back, import mark to top left lug.Strap: NATO.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age & a patina.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with some small scratches & signs of wear due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ANGOLAN ARMED FORCES FAPLA MILITARY HEUER CARRERA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1

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Lot 88

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ANGOLAN ARMED FORCES FAPLA MILITARY HEUER CARRERA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1970s, REF. 110.573F Movement: 17J, automatic, cal. 12, signed Heuer.Case: Width approx. 39mm, screw back, military engraving to case back 'REPUBLICA POPULAR DE ANGOLA - FAPLA' with military crest, signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, Heuer pushers.Strap: NATO.USED BY FAPLA (FORÇAS ARMADAS POPULARES DE LIBERTACAO DE ANGOLA), THE ARMED POPULAR FORCES FOR THE LIBERATION OF ANGOLA, WHO WERE INTEGRAL IN GAINING ANGOLA'S INDEPENDENCE FROM PORTUGUESE COLONY TO AN INDEPENDENT STATE IN 1974, LATER BECOMING ANGOLA'S OFFICIAL ARMED FORCES.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in fair condition, showing signs of age, wear to inner tachy.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A FINE & RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND AUDEMARS PIGUET SKELETONISED POCKET WATCHCIRCA 1980s, ACCOMPANI

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Lot 1

A FINE & RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE 18K SOLID WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND AUDEMARS PIGUET SKELETONISED POCKET WATCHCIRCA 1980s, ACCOMPANIED BY AP BOXMovement: 17J, manual wind, signed Audemars Piguet, Adj. To Heat, Cold, Isochronism, Five (5) Pos, numbered 15x,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 47mm, exhibition snap back, original diamond set bezel & bow, outer Roman numerals, signed Audemars Piguet, numbered 93,xxx, 18k hallmarks.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID GOLD ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1972, REF. 1601 WITH BLUE "MOSAIC" DIAL

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Lot 182

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID GOLD ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1972, REF. 1601 WITH BLUE "MOSAIC" DIALMovement: 26J, automatic chronometer, cal. 1570, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 36mm, Oyster case, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered 2,9xx,xxx, 18k hallmarks, fluted bezel, Rolex crown.Bracelet: Rolex Jubilee 18k solid gold bracelet, clasp marked C.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In good condition, with light scratches & some stretch due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BRITISH MILITARY ROYAL NAVY CWC QUARTZ DIVERS WRIST WATCHDATED 1983, REF. 1017.165-83Movem

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Lot 101

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BRITISH MILITARY ROYAL NAVY CWC QUARTZ DIVERS WRIST WATCHDATED 1983, REF. 1017.165-83Movement: Quartz.Case: Diameter approx. 42mm, screw back, fixed bars, signed M.R.P. SA, Brevet patent number +503305 to inside case back, issue markings 0552/6645-99-7573314 ^ 086/83, 60 minute rotating bakelite bezel, crown guards, screw-down crown.Strap: NATO.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some small scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER SILVERSTONE AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1970s, REF. 110.313 WITH BURGUNDY

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Lot 61

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL HEUER SILVERSTONE AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1970s, REF. 110.313 WITH BURGUNDY DIALMovement: 17J, automatic, cal. 12, signed Heuer.Case: Width approx. 42mm, cushion shaped case, screw back, signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, numbered 80x,xxx, Heuer crown & pushers.Strap: Perforated leather strap with Heuer pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHDATED 1963, REF. 2998-61 ACCOMPANIED BY OMEGA

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Lot 103

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHDATED 1963, REF. 2998-61 ACCOMPANIED BY OMEGA EXTRACT OF THE ARCHIVES SHOWING DELIVERY TO THE NAAFI (BRITISH MILITARY SUPPLIERS TO THE NAVY, ARMY AND AIR FORCE INSTITUTES) Movement: 17J, manual wind, cal. 321, signed Omega Watch Co., numbered 18,xxx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 39.5mm, screw back, Speedmaster emblem on case back, signed Omega Watch Co, dust cover, "DON" tachymetre bezel, Omega crown.Bracelet: Omega Speedmaster flat-link bracelet, numbered 7912/6, dated 1.64.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, with some marks to the centre, showing small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with some light scratches & wear due to general use.

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A VERY RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL DOXA SUB 300T SHARKHUNTER CONQUISTADOR DIVERS BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1967, REF. 11899-4

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Lot 50

A VERY RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL DOXA SUB 300T SHARKHUNTER CONQUISTADOR DIVERS BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1967, REF. 11899-4 "PRE-SYNCHRON" EARLY 66X,XXX SERIAL WITH BLACK DIAL, ONE OF ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF EXAMPLES KNOWNMovement: Automatic, cal. 118 (11 1/2), signed Doxa S.A. Case: Width approx. 43mm, screw back, Doxa sailing ship emblem embossed on case back, signed Doxa S.A, numbered 66x,xxx, 60 minute & no-decompression limit rotating bezel, unsigned screw-down "big" crown.Bracelet: Unsigned stainless steel.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in very good condition, showing small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with scratches due to use, scratches to crystal.Strap/Bracelet: In fair condition, with scratches & wear due to use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL DOXA SUB 300T SHARKHUNTER AQUA LUNG U.S. DIVERS WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1968, REF. 11899-4 "PRE-S

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Lot 51

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL DOXA SUB 300T SHARKHUNTER AQUA LUNG U.S. DIVERS WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1968, REF. 11899-4 "PRE-SYNCHRON" WITH SILVER DIALMovement: 17J, automatic, ETA cal. 2472, signed Doxa S.A. Case: Width approx. 43mm, screw back, Doxa sailing ship emblem embossed on case back, signed Doxa S.A, numbered 75x,xxx, 60 minute & no-decompression limit rotating bezel (measured in feet), screw-down crown.Strap: NATO.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S LARGE SIZE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER "KING OF WINGS" WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1942, REF. 4125 THOUGHT TO HAVE B

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Lot 201

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S LARGE SIZE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER "KING OF WINGS" WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1942, REF. 4125 THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN PRODUCED FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET, WITH INDEPENDENT SERVICE PAPERWORK FROM 2019Movement: 15J, manual wind, cal. 710, signed Rolex.Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, Oyster case, signed Rolex, numbered 22x,xxx, Rolex Brevet Oyster crown.Strap: Leather strap with Rolex pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age & patina.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with some small scratches & wear due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S TITANIUM GERMAN MILITARY IWC PORSCHE DESIGN OCEAN 2000 BUND ATTACK DIVERS BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1980, REF. 3

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Lot 90

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S TITANIUM GERMAN MILITARY IWC PORSCHE DESIGN OCEAN 2000 BUND ATTACK DIVERS BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1980, REF. 3509 WITH ORIGINAL IWC LEATHER BOX, TEXTILE STRAP & TOOL Movement: Automatic, signed International Watch Co, numbered. Case: Diameter approx. 43mm, screw back, signed International Watch Co, numbered 2,3xx,xxx, issue markings BUND 6645-12-197-8096, rotating bezel, screw-down crown.Bracelet: Original IWC Porsche Design titanium bracelet, end link numbered 6645-12-197-8449.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID GOLD ROLEX CHRONOMETRE WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1940s, REF. 3081 WITH GLOSS BLACK GILT DIALMovement: 18J

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Lot 200

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID GOLD ROLEX CHRONOMETRE WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1940s, REF. 3081 WITH GLOSS BLACK GILT DIALMovement: 18J, manual wind 'Ultra Prima' chronometer, signed Rolex Timed 6 Positions.Case: Diameter approx. 32mm, snap back, Rolex coronet to outer case back, signed Rolex, marked R.W.C.Ltd, 18k hallmarks, numbered 38,xxx.Strap: Leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in fair condition, showing signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In fair condition, with some light scratches & dents due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In fair condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL JAEGER LECOULTRE MEMOVOX "PARKING" ALARM WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1960s, WITH PARKING ALARM INDICA

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Lot 81

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL JAEGER LECOULTRE MEMOVOX "PARKING" ALARM WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1960s, WITH PARKING ALARM INDICATOR FOR 30 MINUTE, 60 MINUTE OR 2 HOUR PERIODSMovement: 17J, manual wind, cal. K814, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, numbered 1,3xx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, snap back, signed LeCoultre Co, numbered 74x,xxx, signed Memovox to case back.Strap: B&S leather strap.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in very good condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROYAL RHODESIAN AIR FORCE MILITARY OMEGA PILOTS WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1950s, REF. 2777-3 SC WIT

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Lot 87

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROYAL RHODESIAN AIR FORCE MILITARY OMEGA PILOTS WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1950s, REF. 2777-3 SC WITH ORIGINAL "THIN ARROW" DIALMovement: 17J, manual wind, cal. 283, signed Omega, numbered 14,xxx,xxx.Case: Diameter approx. 37mm, fixed bars, screw back, signed Omega Watch Co, issue markings ^ 6645 101000 R.R.A.F 6B/542 033/9/56, inner ring, dust cover.Strap: NATO.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing some signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some small scratches due to use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE "RED WRITING" SUBMARINER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1974, REF. 1680 WITH

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Lot 166

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE "RED WRITING" SUBMARINER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1974, REF. 1680 WITH MK5 DIALMovement: 26J, automatic chronometer, cal. 1570, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, Oyster case, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered 3,7xx,xxx, fat font 60 minute rotating bezel faded to brown, Rolex Triplock crown.Strap: Leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1970, REF. 6262 WITH "PANDA" DIALMovement: 17

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Lot 149

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1970, REF. 6262 WITH "PANDA" DIALMovement: 17J, manual wind, cal. 727, signed Montres Rolex S.A.Case: Diameter approx. 37mm, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered 2,4xx,xxx, units per hour bezel, Rolex screw-down crown & "pump" pushers.Bracelet: Rolex Jubilee bracelet, numbered 6251H/74, dated 2.71.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BREITLING TOP TIME 24 HOUR CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHDATED 1973, REF. 824 WITH "REVERSE PANDA

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL BREITLING TOP TIME 24 HOUR CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCHDATED 1973, REF. 824 WITH "REVERSE PANDA" DIAL, ACCOMPANIED BY THE ORIGINAL GUARANTEE, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET & PURCHASE RECEIPT Movement: 17J, manual wind, Venus cal. 178, signed Breitling Watch Ltd.Case: Diameter approx. 38mm, snap back, signed Breitling, numbered 1,2xx,xxx, Breitling crown.Strap: Perforated leather.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ZENITH EL PRIMERO AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1971, REF. A386 WITH ORIGINAL

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Lot 216

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ZENITH EL PRIMERO AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1971, REF. A386 WITH ORIGINAL GF "LADDER" BRACELET & ZJ END LINKSMovement: 31J, automatic, cal. 3019 PHC, signed Zenith.Case: Diameter approx. 38mm, screw back, signed Zenith SP 1205, numbered 70xDxxx, Zenith crown.Bracelet: Original Zenith "ladder" GF bracelet, end links marked ZJ, dated 2.71.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in very good condition, showing small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In very good condition, with some small scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE EXPLORER II BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1986, REF. 16550 WITH CREAM "R

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Lot 148

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE EXPLORER II BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1986, REF. 16550 WITH CREAM "RAIL" DIALMovement: 27J, automatic chronometer, quick-set date, cal. 3085, signed Rolex S.A., numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 40mm, Oyster case, signed Montres Rolex S.A., numbered 9,3xx,xxx, sapphire crystal, fixed 24 hour bezel, Rolex crown.Bracelet: Original Rolex Oyster bracelet, numbered K7/78360/501B.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In fair condition, with some wear particularly to the inside edge of the lugs due to friction with the bracelet.Strap/Bracelet: In fair condition, with some wear due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD MOVADO AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1950s, REF. R6259 WITH GUILLOCHE DIAL, COMMISSION

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Lot 205

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S 18K SOLID ROSE GOLD MOVADO AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1950s, REF. R6259 WITH GUILLOCHE DIAL, COMMISSIONED ON BEHALF OF HRH KING SAUD ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD OF SAUDI ARABIAMovement: 17J, "bumper" automatic, cal. 224A, signed Movado Factories, numbered.Case: Diameter approx. 33mm, screw back, signed Movado with emblem, maker's mark FB, 18k hallmarks, numbered.Bracelet: Solid rose gold "bamboo" bracelet with initials inscribed on clasp.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in good condition, showing some signs of age .Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In good condition, with some scratches & light wear due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In fair condition, with some scratches & wear due to general use.

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A RARE GENTLEMAN'S GOLD CAPPED UNIVERSAL GENEVE POLAROUTER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1954, REF. 20214-1 WITH GLOSS BLACK GILT CROSSHAI

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Lot 213

A RARE GENTLEMAN'S GOLD CAPPED UNIVERSAL GENEVE POLAROUTER WRIST WATCHCIRCA 1954, REF. 20214-1 WITH GLOSS BLACK GILT CROSSHAIR DIAL, MADE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE CHANGE OF SPELLING TO POLEROUTER, ACCOMPANIED BY UNIVERSAL GENEVE BOXMovement: 17J, "bumper" automatic, cal. 138SS, signed Universal Geneve.Case: Diameter approx. 35mm, "lyre" lugs, stainless steel "waterproof" screw back, signed Universal Geneve with emblem embossed on case back, maker's mark HF, numbered 1,6xx,xxx.Strap: JB Champion leather strap with gold capped UG pin buckle.CONDITION REPORTDial: Original dial in excellent condition, showing some small signs of age.Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.Case: In excellent condition, with some light scratches due to general use.Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.

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Mid 19th C German cavalry troopers sword, with rare solid brass grip knuckle bow and guard complete with steel scabbard with

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Lot 43

Mid 19th C German cavalry troopers sword, with rare solid brass grip knuckle bow and guard complete with steel scabbard with two suspension rings

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A rare Chinese Tang dynasty sancai glaze terracotta jug of squat form with pie crust border and relief decoration. Approximat

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Lot 62

A rare Chinese Tang dynasty sancai glaze terracotta jug of squat form with pie crust border and relief decoration. Approximately 9.5 cm (h)http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2017/11/01/35825085.html

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A rare middle eastern turquoise glazed jug of waisted globular form with elongated pouring spout, approximately 23.5 cm (h)

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Lot 67

A rare middle eastern turquoise glazed jug of waisted globular form with elongated pouring spout, approximately 23.5 cm (h)

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A rare 19th century hand painted Satsuma vase with cover and internal lid, decorated with a scholars to a cream ground. Appro

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Lot 35

A rare 19th century hand painted Satsuma vase with cover and internal lid, decorated with a scholars to a cream ground. Approximately 26 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese Tibetan Ming dynasty gilt bronze Buddha Vairocana or Guanyin, approximately 17 cm (h)

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Lot 123

A rare Chinese Tibetan Ming dynasty gilt bronze Buddha Vairocana or Guanyin, approximately 17 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese Yangshao Maliayao culture Neolithic terracotta funeral jar and cover, dated from around 5000 BC to 3000 BC, th

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Lot 56

A rare Chinese Yangshao Maliayao culture Neolithic terracotta funeral jar and cover, dated from around 5000 BC to 3000 BC, the neck widening to a globular body, decorated with stylised head in purple and black with ring handles. This item was part of the 'Sze Yuan Tang' collection and bears label to the base. Approximately 18 cm (h)http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2017/11/01/35825085.html

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A rare Chinese famille noir Kangxi vase with everted rim, decorated with applied moulded Immortals on clouds, with a square s

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Lot 211

A rare Chinese famille noir Kangxi vase with everted rim, decorated with applied moulded Immortals on clouds, with a square sectioned body with panels of applied moulded sages and peasants in a landscape, incised Kangxi mark to the base, chip to the rim has been re-glued. Approximately 37.5 cm (h)

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A rare, Chinese Tibetan large gilt bronze depicting Ananda, standing on a lotus base, holding in his hand a flaming pearl, se

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Lot 132

A rare, Chinese Tibetan large gilt bronze depicting Ananda, standing on a lotus base, holding in his hand a flaming pearl, sealed base and character marks to the reverse. Approximately 36 cm (h)

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A rare 19th century, Chinese bronze, catfish table bell, approximately 32.5 cm (h)

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Lot 131

A rare 19th century, Chinese bronze, catfish table bell, approximately 32.5 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese soapstone seal from Sun Yat-Sen, 1925 reading 'Revolution is not successful yet, comrades still have to work h

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Lot 163

A rare Chinese soapstone seal from Sun Yat-Sen, 1925 reading 'Revolution is not successful yet, comrades still have to work hard', inscribed to the front with various character marks bearing attached Christie's, Hong Kong label. Approximately 3.5 cm (h) Further pictures will be added

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A rare Chinese Tang dynasty, sancai glaze funeral figure depicting a bird with a canine head. Approximately 18 cm (h)http://w

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Lot 60

A rare Chinese Tang dynasty, sancai glaze funeral figure depicting a bird with a canine head. Approximately 18 cm (h)http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2017/11/01/35825085.html

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A rare 18th century, Chinese, famille rose figurine depicting a scholar or possibly Guanyin, arranged in a seated pose and ho

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Lot 235

A rare 18th century, Chinese, famille rose figurine depicting a scholar or possibly Guanyin, arranged in a seated pose and holding a book and profusely decorated. Approximately 18.5 cm (h).

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A rare Chinese fine porcelain vase, ruyi border to the rim, decorated with qilin and stylised flowers and enamelled eyes, iro

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Lot 238

A rare Chinese fine porcelain vase, ruyi border to the rim, decorated with qilin and stylised flowers and enamelled eyes, iron red Jiaqing seal mark to the base, approximately 17 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese famille rose figurine of The Star God Of Status, Lu Xing, depicted in an official in dragon robe holding a ruy

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Lot 229

A rare Chinese famille rose figurine of The Star God Of Status, Lu Xing, depicted in an official in dragon robe holding a ruyi sceptre, impressed character marks to the base. Approximately 49 cm (h) Condition Report - some small spot firing faults, rubbing to gilt decoration, no chips or cracks, looking under magnification the bottom of the sceptre has an unglazed portion.

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A very rare 18th century Chinese jade or hardstone carving of Guanyin holding a Ruyi sceptre or lotus bud, traces of fine car

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Lot 185

A very rare 18th century Chinese jade or hardstone carving of Guanyin holding a Ruyi sceptre or lotus bud, traces of fine carved detailing to the robes, approximately 25 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese famille rose laughing Buddha holding prayer beads, with two attendants, impressed mark to the base, approximat

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Lot 226

A rare Chinese famille rose laughing Buddha holding prayer beads, with two attendants, impressed mark to the base, approximately 21 cm (h)

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A rare Chinese Tang dynasty sancai glaze funeral figure depicting a bird with a woman's head, possibly Guanyin. Approximately

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A rare Chinese Tang dynasty sancai glaze funeral figure depicting a bird with a woman's head, possibly Guanyin. Approximately 20.5 cm (h)http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2017/11/01/35825085.html

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Petrarca (Francesco) Canzoniere e Trionfi, 158 ff. (of 176), 30 lines (variable), Roman type, initial spaces with guide-lette

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Petrarca (Francesco) Canzoniere e Trionfi, 158 ff. (of 176), 30 lines (variable), Roman type, initial spaces with guide-letters, other initials set into inner margin, the odd early ink fingerpost or instance of annotation, stained, upper inner gutter wormed or with repairs / holes, 1 f. upper margin cut away and with hole, affecting guide-letter, a few ff. little gnawed in outer margin, 20th century wrappers, spine ends worn, with wide margins, folio (286 x 186), [Northern Italy], [Printer of Jacobus de Forlivio, 'Expositio'], [c.1475]. sold not subject to return. ⁂ Rare, with ISTC recording only five copies, of which only two seemingly complete, and one recorded as a 'fragment'. Literature: Goff Suppl. P377a; Hain 12750; GW M31677.

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Dostoevsky (Fyodor Mikhailovich) Buried Alive or Ten Years Penal Servitude in Siberia, translated by Marie von Thilo, first e

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Dostoevsky (Fyodor Mikhailovich) Buried Alive or Ten Years Penal Servitude in Siberia, translated by Marie von Thilo, first edition in English, occasional light marginal soiling, original pictorial cloth, rebacked, preserving original backstrip, corners bumped, rubbed, 8vo, 1881.⁂ Rare. The first English edition of Dostoevsky's House of the Dead and the first appearance of any of his works in English.

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Dostoevsky (Fyodor Mikhailovich) The Friend of the Family; and The Gambler, first edition in English, half-title with adverti

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Dostoevsky (Fyodor Mikhailovich) The Friend of the Family; and The Gambler, first edition in English, half-title with advertisement to verso, 2pp. advertisements at rear, short tear to rear endpaper, joints starting but holding firm, original cloth, slight shelf-lean, spine rubbed and darkened, spine ends and corners bumped, small splash mark to upper cover, extremities rubbed, 8vo, Vizetelly & Co., 1887.⁂ The rare first English edition of Dostoevsky's darkly comic novel The Gambler written when the author himself was deeply in debt due to his gambling addiction. We can trace only one other copy of this edition at auction.

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Card game.- Berni (Francesco) Capitolo del gioco della primiera col comento di messer Pietropaulo da San Chirico, collation:

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Card game.- Berni (Francesco) Capitolo del gioco della primiera col comento di messer Pietropaulo da San Chirico, collation: A-K4, italic type, woodcut initial incorporating a portrait, small section of foot of title repaired, stained, 18th century vellum, 8vo (135 x 89mm.), no place, no printer, [after 27 August, 1526].⁂ Rare, undated edition, of this poem by the Tuscan Francesco Berni about the card game primiera, a forerunner of poker. EDIT 16 records only three copies. Provenance: 'Ex Bibliotheca Card. [?]' (early stamp to title); Stuart R. Kaplan (bookplate to front pastedown).Literature: EDIT 16 CNCE 5528; S. R. Kaplan, Encyclopaedia of Tarots, New York 1978, i, pp. 28-29.

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Fleming (Ian) The Man with the Golden Gun, first edition, ink ownership inscription to half-title, original first state board

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Fleming (Ian) The Man with the Golden Gun, first edition, ink ownership inscription to half-title, original first state boards with golden gun on upper cover, upper cover with patch of discolouration and 2 small bumps to foot but with the gun clean and bright, dust-jacket, very light toning to spine, minor rubbing and light creasing to spine ends and corners, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, 1965.⁂ The rare first state, discontinued by Cape due to the prohibitive cost of stamping every copy in gilt. Around 940 copies were produced with this binding with the majority sent to Commonwealth countries.

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Ford (Ford Madox) [Parade's End], 4 vol., first editions, comprising Some Do Not, occasional spotting, spine faded and a litt

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Ford (Ford Madox) [Parade's End], 4 vol., first editions, comprising Some Do Not, occasional spotting, spine faded and a little creased, spine ends and corners a little bumped, 1924; No More Parades, contemporary ink ownership inscription, occasional very light spotting, 1925; A Man Could Stand Up, light browning to endpapers, dust-jacket, spine slightly darkened, light ink marking to spine price, spine ends and corners chipped, ink notes to front flap, light surface soiling, extremities rubbed, very good overall, 1926; The Last Post, endpapers foxed, spine tips rubbed, 1928, original cloth, preserved together in slip-case, 8vo (4)⁂ A very good set of Ford's classic war tetralogy, including the third in the series in the rare dust-jacket.

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Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, first edition, light browning and contemporary pencil inscription to endpaper, original cl

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Forster (E.M.) A Passage to India, first edition, light browning and contemporary pencil inscription to endpaper, original cloth, spine slightly darkened, fading to spine ends, faint ring mark to upper cover, dust-jacket, darkened at spine and panel margins, spine ends and corners chipped, a few short tears to some chipping to head and foot with accompanying creasing, ring mark to upper cover, some rubbing or slight chipping to extremities, still a very good example of a rare jacket, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Kirkpatrick A10], 8vo, 1924.⁂ Forster's most popular novel, rare in the dust-jacket.

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Orwell (George) Animal Farm. A Fairy Story, first edition, contemporary ink gift inscription to pastedown, original cloth, ve

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Orwell (George) Animal Farm. A Fairy Story, first edition, contemporary ink gift inscription to pastedown, original cloth, very minor bumping to spine ends and corners, else fine, dust-jacket, Searchlight advertisement printed in red on verso, small chip to head of rear panel, light rubbing to tips of spine and corners, very short closed tear to head of upper panel, but a sharp, fine copy overall, 8vo, 1945.⁂ A superb example of Orwell's classic satirical allegory. Rare in such immaculate condition. Orwell struggled to find a willing publisher, eventually Secker and Warburg obliged after it was rejected by Gollancz (Orwell's usual publisher) as well as Faber and Faber and Jonathan Cape.

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NO RESERVE Craig (Edward Gordon) The Page: A Monthly Magazine, vol.I nos.1, 2 & 5-12, vol.II no1.1-4 & Christmas 1900

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NO RESERVE Craig (Edward Gordon) The Page: A Monthly Magazine, vol.I nos.1, 2 & 5-12, vol.II no1.1-4 & Christmas 1900, together 15 issues, vol.I each one of 37, 72 or 140 copies (no.1 complimentary copy), vol.II each one of 410, Christmas number one of 300, printed on rectos only, plates and illustrations including several woodcuts by Edward Gordon Craig, some hand-coloured, with loosely-inserted woodcuts of Miss Mary Sheppy, Tom Peel, The Merman, Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet and Henry Irving as Dubosc but lacking The Incorruptible from vol.II no.1, some on thicker brown or grey paper, with loosely-inserted order forms, announcements etc. including advertisement for Edy Craig's costumes but lacking inserts from vol.I nos.2, 5 & 6, vol.I no.1 a little damp-stained, original printed wrappers, rubbed, some fraying at edges, one or two covers detached, vol.I no.7 lightly water-stained, [Fletcher & Rood E1 (a) etc.], 4to (Christmas number a little larger), vol.I St.Alban's, the rest Hackbridge, At the Sign of the Rose, 1898-1900.⁂ A rare near-complete set of Craig's first magazine, lacking only the two Special Numbers from 1898 and the 2 issues of vol.IV (the Christmas Number of 1900 served as vol.III). It was influenced in style and presentation by James Pryde and William Nicholson, "the Beggarstaff Brothers", and by Joseph Crawhall and his work for the Leadenhall Press, using bold woodcuts and rough paper. Many of the articles were written by Craig himself, using a variety of pseudonyms (e.g. Oliver Bath which came from EGC's favourite Bath Oliver biscuits), a practice he continued throughout his life. The magazine was different and eye-catching, and was well-received.

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Craig (Edward Gordon) Book of Penny Toys, number 156 of 550 copies [actually about 250], title with woodcut illustration and

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Craig (Edward Gordon) Book of Penny Toys, number 156 of 550 copies [actually about 250], title with woodcut illustration and partly hand-coloured, 20 hand-coloured woodcut plates by the author, woodcut illustrations, many hand-coloured, a clean bright copy internally, original buckram-backed hand-coloured pictorial boards, uncut, paper label on spine, rather rubbed and soiled, a few stains, label chipped, [Fletcher & Rood A1 (a)], 4to, 1899.⁂ The author's rare first book, printed privately in 1899 in 550 copies (500 for sale). Craig burnt half the edition when he realised that hand-colouring all 550 copies would be too laborious.

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Hegel (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich) Encyclopädie der philosophischen Wissenschaftenim im Grundrisse, presentation copy inscribed

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Hegel (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich) Encyclopädie der philosophischen Wissenschaftenim im Grundrisse, presentation copy inscribed to Philip Marheineke "Dem Herrn Dr. u. Professor Marheinike als Zeichen seiner innigen Hochachtung und Freundschaft der Verfasser" ["To Dr and Professor Mahrenikien as a mark of the author's deepest respect and friendship"] to front free endpaper, third edition, Gothic letter, occasional light browning, contemporary boards, manuscript label to spine, extremities rubbed, 8vo, Heidelberg, 1830.⁂ An inscribed copy of Hegel's last book, a philosophic masterpiece and the most explicit formulation of his dialectic method, with an excellent provenance. Presentation copies from Hegel are extremely rare, we can trace only one other inscribed work at auction in the last 40 years. The recipient, Philip Marheineke (1780-1846) was a prominent follower of Hegel, an editor of his collected works, and the leader of the Hegelian Right following the philosopher's death in 1831. Provenance: Philip Marheineke (1780-1846, presentation inscription from the author); K. Schultze (owner inscription on title and note to endpaper); Ferdinand Jakob Schmidt (German philosopher, 1860-1939; gift inscription "dem Pfleger u. Forderer von Hegels Ideen" ["the custodian and supporter of Hegel's ideas"] to endpaper).

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NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena.- Mars, a collection of Viking Lander surface views, 32 vintage gelatin silver print

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NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena.- Mars, a collection of Viking Lander surface views, 32 vintage gelatin silver prints, of which twenty are 12.8 x 28cm (5 x 11 in.), five 19 x 24cm (7 ½ x 9 ½ in.) and seven 12.8 x 13cm (5 x 5 ¼ in.), all with frequency, algorithm and histogram calibration data panels, image sizes vary, versos blank as issued, 1977-1980 (32)⁂ A rare group of early prints from the unrivalled photographic and computer resources of the Image Processing Laboratory at JPL. Sent from the twin panoramic cameras mounted on each of the two Viking Landers to the terrestrial tracking stations of the Deep Space Network, images were decoded by the Telemetry Processor Program and hard-copy prints produced by the real time first-order processing program known as Fovlip. These examples, with provenance to a former JPL staff member, were intended for internal scientific analysis and include some of the first detailed views of the Martian surface.

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Arithmetic.- [Recorde (Robert)] [The Grounde of Artes: teaching the perfecte worke and practise of Arithmetike, bothe in whol

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Arithmetic.- [Recorde (Robert)] [The Grounde of Artes: teaching the perfecte worke and practise of Arithmetike, bothe in whole numbers and fractions ...], black letter, lacking endpapers, A1 (title) & 8, P1 & 8, Y1 & 8, and anything after a3, with woodcut initialis, with 17th and 18th century manuscript names and notes, rather soiled and stained, A2 strengthened at hinge, leaves at beginning and end a little frayed at edges, occasional marginal tears and some loss to corners (occasionally affecting text), contemporary calf, rubbed and worn, [STC 20799.3], 8vo, Reynolde Wolfe, 1552; sold not subject to return⁂ Very rare, with only one copy on ESTC (BL), also incomplete. One of the first English textbooks on arithmetic, first published in 1543, and running to many editions in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This edition is probably the last to be edited by Recorde, before his death in 1558.

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China.- White (Herbert C.) Peking the Beautiful, first edition, half-title, mounted photographic frontispiece and 70 plates,

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China.- White (Herbert C.) Peking the Beautiful, first edition, half-title, mounted photographic frontispiece and 70 plates, most sepia or tinted, some colour, illustrations, occasional soiling and light offsetting, original embroidered dark blue silk, upper cover with title and image of a temple and decorative floral border, preserved in original pictorial box with protective glacine paper, box with some internal repairs and one corner split, but generally in excellent condition, folio, Shanghai, The Commercial Press, 1927.⁂ Extremely rare to find in such condition and preserved in the original box.

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Dictionary.- Calepinus (Ambrosius) Calepinus. Ad librum. Mos est putidus & novus repertus, collation: a10 b-x8 y10 z8 &am

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Dictionary.- Calepinus (Ambrosius) Calepinus. Ad librum. Mos est putidus & novus repertus, collation: a10 b-x8 y10 z8 &8 Ɔ8 Rx8 A-Z8 Et8 Cõ8 Ru8 2A-2C8, double column, woodcut decorative initials, early ink notes to final verso, lacking 2 ff. from sig. a, first and last ff. repaired with some loss of text, a few other ff. with marginal repairs, G1 tear within text with loss of a few letters, water-stained, 20th century vellum-backed boards, spine stained, folio (308 x 194mm.), [Reggio Emilia], [Dionysius Bertochus], 1502. sold not subject to return. ⁂ Rare first edition of this important dictionary. Calepino's name became synonymous with the 16th century dictionary in Europe. Literature: Adams C202; EDIT 16 CNCE 8416.

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First World War Photograph Album, 97 sepia photographs on 48pp., each 100 x 120mm. captioned by hand below, original green cl

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First World War Photograph Album, 97 sepia photographs on 48pp., each 100 x 120mm. captioned by hand below, original green cloth, a little rubbed and marked, 4to, 1915.⁂ An excellent album of photographs from the First World War, all taken in a private capacity, focussing on the campaigns in Gallipoli and Egypt. The captioned titles include "Turkish prisoners digging our graves - Anzac", "Graves of those who died of wounds from Gallipoli" "Pillow fight on Euripides" and Tub & Apple contest - Euripides". Nearly all collections of photographs from the war were taken as part of official propaganda work, private collections such as this are rare.

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Military.- Mendoza (Bernardino de) Theorique and practise of warre. Written to Don Philip Prince of Castil, translated by Sir

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Military.- Mendoza (Bernardino de) Theorique and practise of warre. Written to Don Philip Prince of Castil, translated by Sir Edward Hoby, title with woodcut printer's device, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and historiated and decorative initials, lacking final blank, title torn at head and laid down, with loss of first two words and part of two other letters, A3 outer margin torn, affecting a few words, stained, modern mottled calf, [Cockle 67; Palau 163699; STC 17819], small 4to, [Middelburg], [printed by Richard Schilders], 1597.⁂ First edition in English of this important treatise, which is rare at auction. The first edition was 1595. It was intended as a manual for the instruction of the young prince (the future Philip III), to whom it is dedicated, putting into print some thirty years practical experience by Mendoza. He hoped that the work would influence the military policies of the future king. The translator Hoby (1560-1617) was a diplomat, Member of Parliament, soldier, scholar, and friend of William Camden.

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Crime.- Execution.- Newgate prison.- Coppy (A) of the Prisoners Judgment Condemned to Dy [sic] from Nugate on Mundaie the 13.

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Crime.- Execution.- Newgate prison.- Coppy (A) of the Prisoners Judgment Condemned to Dy [sic] from Nugate on Mundaie the 13. of Decemb: 1641, full-page woodcut of a hanging to verso of title, woodcut head and tail-pieces and decorative initial, title detached and with repair to inner margin, trimmed at head, just touching text on title and final f., some staining and foxing, loose in 20th century mottled calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt, [Wing C6221], small 4to, printed by Thomas Paine: in Gold-smiths-Alley in Red-Crosse-streete, 1641.⁂ Rare list of 31 people at Newgate Prison condemned to death, along with a précis of their crimes. They are mostly Catholic priests for high treason, but also includes '28. Edward Hartford, a Cookes Boy, sometime servant at the Castle in Pye-Corner, for Rape, and Buggry [sic]'. Only two copies of the six recorded by ESTC are found in the UK.

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[Rochester (John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of)] A Satyr against Mankind. Written by a person of Honour, first edition, bifolium, drop-

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[Rochester (John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of)] A Satyr against Mankind. Written by a person of Honour, first edition, bifolium, drop-head title, some worming to inner gutters, [Wing R1759 (dating it c.1675); Grolier Wither to Prior 984], folio, [London], no printer, [?1679].⁂ Rare first edition of this notorious poem, which questions reason and critiques rationalism. It gave rise to several poetic responses, including Edward Pococke's An Answer to the Satyr against Mankind, Thomas Lessey's A Satyr In Answer to the Satyr against Man, and two anonymous works: An answer to a Satyr [against] Reason & Mankind and An Answer to the Satyr, Against Man. Another issue in broadside form exists, probably published in the same year. It is occasionally proposed as the first edition, by Vieth, for example, who gives no reasoning in support.

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Pulci (Luca) Epistole di Luca de Pulci al magnifico Lorenzo de Medici, collation: A-K4, Gothic type, title within a four-piec

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Pulci (Luca) Epistole di Luca de Pulci al magnifico Lorenzo de Medici, collation: A-K4, Gothic type, title within a four-piece woodcut border, some light foxing (mostly marginal), bookplate of Adolfo Tura, vellum over boards by Gozzi of Modena, gilt, covers with medallion bearing inscription 'Torre del Palasciano', 8vo (146 x 94mm.), [Venice], [Manfredo Bonelli], [21 October, 1505].⁂ Rare first edition of this particular collection of poems, with EDIT 16 recording only two copies. The woodcut border was first used by Bonelli in his Aesop of 1491. Literature: Essling 1499 (mentioning this copy, "Florence, Collection Torre, 1898"); Sander 6008; EDIT 16 CNCE 69334.

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Letters of Religion and Vertue, to several Gentlemen and Ladies. With some Short Reflections on Divers Subjects, only edition

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Letters of Religion and Vertue, to several Gentlemen and Ladies. With some Short Reflections on Divers Subjects, only edition, initial imprimatur leaf, advertisement leaf at end of preliminaries (not called for by ESTC but integral), engraved bookplates of Henry Duke of Kent 1713, Earl de Grey of Wrest Park, and book-label of the scholar Arnold Muirhead with his pencil notes on collation at end, contemporary sprinkled calf, spine gilt with red morocco label, rubbed, spine ends a little worn, joints repaired, [Wing L1786], 12mo, for Henry Bonwicke, 1695.⁂ Rare; ESTC lists only 4 UK copies (BL, Cambridge University Library, Trinity College Cambridge, and Bodleian Oxford) and 5 in America.

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