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Brémond (Sébastien de) Gallant memoirs, or, The adventures of a person of quality, only edition in English, translated by P.

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Lot 166

Brémond (Sébastien de) Gallant memoirs, or, The adventures of a person of quality, only edition in English, translated by P. Belon, 2 advertisement ff. at end, upper corners nibbled, those corners of first 12 ff. repaired, trimmed at head, affecting some headlines, some staining, lightly soiled, modern leather, faded, [WinG 4347], 12mo, printed for R. Bentley and M. Magnes at the Post-Office in Russel-street in Covent-Garden, 1681.⁂ A rare little semi-erotic novella.

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Rights of women.- Beauty's Triumph, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, some light foxing and staining, contemporar

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Lot 171

Rights of women.- Beauty's Triumph, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, some light foxing and staining, contemporary boards, sympathetically rebacked in modern calf, gilt, 8vo, 1751.⁂ Rare in commerce. Provenance: 'Job Lousley's book / Hampstead Norris Berks 1843 / A noble work, arguments quite / triumphant and unanswerable - / very scarce work worth 10/0' (inscription on title and repeated in part on p.306).

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Auden (W.H.) Poems, first edition, [one of 1000 copies], upper hinge pulling, original printed turquoise wrappers, uncut, con

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Lot 191

Auden (W.H.) Poems, first edition, [one of 1000 copies], upper hinge pulling, original printed turquoise wrappers, uncut, contemporary ink inscription to head of upper wrapper, light foxing and very slight rubbing to edges, a little soiling or spotting to fore-edge, [Bloomfield & Mendelson A2a], 8vo, 1930.⁂ The author's influential first published book, only preceded by the notoriously rare issue of 1928 printed privately by Stephen Spender.

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Priestley (J.B.) Benighted, first edition, light browning to endpapers, bookplate, original cloth, spine slightly darkened, d

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Lot 204

Priestley (J.B.) Benighted, first edition, light browning to endpapers, bookplate, original cloth, spine slightly darkened, dust-jacket, a little spotted, very light discolouration to spine, some minor rubbing to tips of spine and corners, but a near-fine example overall, 8vo, 1927.⁂ A superb copy of this early Priestley title, his only foray into horror and rare with the dust-jacket in such condition. Benighted was adapted into the classic James Whale-directed 1932 film The Old Dark House and has been recently re-adapted for stage.

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Tolkien (J.R.R.) Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics, first edition,some light scattered spotting, original printed wrapper

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Lot 207

Tolkien (J.R.R.) Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics, first edition,some light scattered spotting, original printed wrappers, browned at spine and cover margins, light creasing to extremities, still an excellent copy overall, 8vo, [1937].⁂ An excellent example of a rare Tolkien publication.

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Tolkien (J.R.R.).- Printed programme for the New College School production of The Hobbit, adapted by Humphrey Carpenter with

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Lot 209

Tolkien (J.R.R.).- Printed programme for the New College School production of The Hobbit, adapted by Humphrey Carpenter with music by Paul Drayton, 4pp., illustrations, with map by Drayton to final p., signed by Tolkien on upper cover, minor creasing, some light toning to margins of upper cover, [Hammond pp.23-24], 4to, 1967.⁂ A rare signed playbill for the second theatrical adaptation of The Hobbit.The first production of The Hobbit was performed at St. Margaret's School, Edinburgh for teachers and parents in 1953. This second production was a larger affair, performed over three nights, with the author in attendance on the final night. The play was adapted by Humphrey Carpenter and music composed by the school music teacher Paul Drayton (who also drew the map for the lower cover). Signed copies of the book were raffled off each night, Tolkien also signed copies of the programme for the performers.

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Laboureur (Jean-Émile) Petites Images de la Guerre sur le Front Britannique... précédées d'une Lettre sur les Spectacles de l

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Lot 222

Laboureur (Jean-Émile) Petites Images de la Guerre sur le Front Britannique... précédées d'une Lettre sur les Spectacles de la Guerre de Roger Allard, number 2 of 120 copies signed by the artist, this one of only 4 copies with 3 additional suites of plates in progressive states before letters, 9 drypoint etchings with plate-tone by Jean-Émile Laboureur, all impressions on fine laid paper, numbered "2" in pencil by the artist, the additional states also signed and the suites in first & second states (and one of the third) labelled accordingly, main text with cancelled plate marked specimen, with order form annotated with prices in ink by the artist and 2 A.Ls.s. from him to the purchaser loosely inserted, all loose as issued in original printed wrappers, wrappers of main text printed in green and black, all uncut, together in original marbled board portfolio with ties, printed label on upper cover a little spotted and soiled, rubbed, preserved in modern cloth portfolio with printed label, 4to, Paris, A.Vernant, 1917.⁂ Rare complete portfolio of Laboureur's masterpiece, with all four states of the plates.Jean-Émile Laboureur (1877-1947), born in Nantes, went to Paris to study law but met the wood-engraver August Lepère and turned to print-making. His original influences were Toulouse-Lautrec and classical vase painting but the advent of Cubism helped him to develop his own distinctive style with its sparse lines and elongated figures. In 1914 he became an interpreter to the 12th Division of the British Expeditionary Force in France and spent much of his time sketching, producing these light-hearted but affectionate depictions of the British at war: marching with fife and drum, flirting with the local girls, soldiers in a bar, in camp etc.

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δ Beerbohm (Max) A Gracious Act, graphite, watercolour, signed and dated 'Max 1915' lower right, and inscribed 'A Gracious Ac

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Lot 230

δ Beerbohm (Max) A Gracious Act, graphite, watercolour, signed and dated 'Max 1915' lower right, and inscribed 'A Gracious Act/ Lord Curzon of Kedleston reading to/ M. Cammaerts a translation (signed with/ his own hand) of a poem by M. Cammaerts' lower left, with further extensive instructions inscribed in the lower margin, on cream laid paper with watermark 'Wessex Antique', sheet 402 x 325 mm. (15 7/8 x 12 3/4 in), small loss to centre right, not affecting image, minor surface dirt, unframed, 1915.Literature:Hart-Davis 390Illustrated:Wharton, Edith (ed.), 'The Book of the Homeless', 1916⁂ A scarce example of an original watercolour with extensive notes by Beerbohm for the 'Reproducer'. Intended to have been cut out 'very carefully', the exacting notes, usually ephemeral, provide a rare insight into Beerbohm's working methods.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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A Rare Georgian Silver Barber's Warmer and Stand, of unusual cylindrical form, London hallmark, dated 1828, mm Archibald Doug

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Lot 379

A Rare Georgian Silver Barber's Warmer and Stand, of unusual cylindrical form, London hallmark, dated 1828, mm Archibald Douglas, with dome cover and turned ivory handle, approx 20 cms, approx 487 gms.

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A German WWI era Officers dress sword and scabbard with insignia for the Prussian Guard, also a period addition insignia for

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Lot 1105

A German WWI era Officers dress sword and scabbard with insignia for the Prussian Guard, also a period addition insignia for Stormtrooper or Leib-Husaren Regiments 1 or 2, this rare sword is in overall excellent plus condition, with fine sword knot and hanging strap, this lot has come straight from the estate of the late collector and author John Carter (1943-2002)

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Seventy rare Vihtavuori 16 bore black powder cartridges in original boxes, this item can only be purchased by someone with a

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Lot 1198

Seventy rare Vihtavuori 16 bore black powder cartridges in original boxes, this item can only be purchased by someone with a current valid shotgun certificate or an R.F.D.

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Woodstock Music And Art Fair Original Poster - Signed By Artist Arnold Skolnick (1969). Line - up consisting of Arlo Guthrie,

Ewbank's

Lot 1059

Woodstock Music And Art Fair Original Poster - Signed By Artist Arnold Skolnick (1969). Line - up consisting of Arlo Guthrie, Incredible String Band, Canned Heat, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, The Who, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck Group & others. This poster is the rare large-format pre-concert first printing from the original promotion for the show, from the Jimi Hendrix Exhibit-A exhibition, mounted, print 24 x 36.5 inches.. The poster has a gritty surface as the first printings do. Please see images for photos of dots in poster.Poster appears to have been stuck down within mount.

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Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark / Hooks In You - Live (1993) Extremely Rare Promotional 7 Uncut Picture Disc Test Pressing on

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Lot 1062

Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark / Hooks In You - Live (1993) Extremely Rare Promotional 7 Uncut Picture Disc Test Pressing on EMI label 1993. UK tour dates for 1993 on the back cover with barcode number 7243 8 80521 0 8.History - The Vendor acquired the record from somebody who worked in the Pressings Department at Orlake Records in Essex..

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Star Wars (1977) British Quad film poster, rare poster with artwork by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt, 20th Century Fox, folded, 30 x

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Lot 2000

Star Wars (1977) British Quad film poster, rare poster with artwork by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt, 20th Century Fox, folded, 30 x 40 inches.History: This rare version of the UK Quad poster was designed by the Hildebrandt brothers, and was issued when the film was initially released in the UK. However, subsequent to the films release it was felt that the depiction of the characters should more closely resemble the films actors, and therefore this version of the poster was discontinued in favour of Tom Chantrell's artwork..

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Performance (R-1979) British Quad film poster, rare design, starring Mick Jagger with artwork by Vic Fair, Warner Bros, folde

Ewbank's

Lot 2085

Performance (R-1979) British Quad film poster, rare design, starring Mick Jagger with artwork by Vic Fair, Warner Bros, folded, 30 x 40 inches.

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The Birdman (2014) Ten very rare screen prints of world cities including, London, Paris & Mexico City, these were printed in

Ewbank's

Lot 2264

The Birdman (2014) Ten very rare screen prints of world cities including, London, Paris & Mexico City, these were printed in low numbers on heavy paper stock for promotional purposes, flat, 36 x 24 inches (10).

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8 Pixar British Quad film posters including, Finding Nemo - rare Nemo teaser & main, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc. teaser & mai

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Lot 2288

8 Pixar British Quad film posters including, Finding Nemo - rare Nemo teaser & main, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc. teaser & main, The Incredibles, A Bug's Life style A & B, rolled, 30 x 40 inches (8) .

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Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983) Rare printers proof British Quad film poster, 20th Century Fox, rolled, 31 x 41 inches.

Ewbank's

Lot 2315

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983) Rare printers proof British Quad film poster, 20th Century Fox, rolled, 31 x 41 inches.

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A Rare 1951 Mint One Penny Coin

Morgan Evans & Co.

Lot 192

A Rare 1951 Mint One Penny Coin

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A Rare Republican Prisoner Handkerchief, Decorated With A Portrait Study Of Patrick Pearse & Titled "Long Kesh Concentrat

Morgan Evans & Co.

Lot 336

A Rare Republican Prisoner Handkerchief, Decorated With A Portrait Study Of Patrick Pearse & Titled "Long Kesh Concentration Camp 1972"

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A Rare 3rd Reich Letterhead, From The Offices Of Himmler

Morgan Evans & Co.

Lot 342

A Rare 3rd Reich Letterhead, From The Offices Of Himmler

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A Rare Welsh Language Religious Print, Depicting A Tree Showing The Different Branches Of Religion

Morgan Evans & Co.

Lot 370

A Rare Welsh Language Religious Print, Depicting A Tree Showing The Different Branches Of Religion

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HEAVY 9CT CHARM BRACELET SET WITH some unusual and rare large charms inc a half sovereign total weight 90.5g

Whitton and Laing

Lot 110

HEAVY 9CT CHARM BRACELET SET WITH some unusual and rare large charms inc a half sovereign total weight 90.5g

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A 1960s 'Red Riding Hood' Pelham Puppet, rare blond hair version, in excellent condition.

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Lot 114

A 1960s 'Red Riding Hood' Pelham Puppet, rare blond hair version, in excellent condition.

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A rare large Tilley searchlight, as used at wartime aircraft hangers and even at the Brooklands circuit, the lens marked Till

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Lot 578

A rare large Tilley searchlight, as used at wartime aircraft hangers and even at the Brooklands circuit, the lens marked Tilley-Hendon.

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A rare Giles no. 2 annual.

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Lot 616

A rare Giles no. 2 annual.

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A RARE CHINESE MING DYNASTY PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, the Buddhist Deity sat upon a recumbent Dog of Fo, her robes

Capes Dunn

Lot 25

A RARE CHINESE MING DYNASTY PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, the Buddhist Deity sat upon a recumbent Dog of Fo, her robes richly ornamented and wearing an elaborate head-dress, her right foot resting upon a lotus flower, sections of the spreading plinth base absent revealing considerable age, 13" (33cm) high

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VICTORIAN PROVINCIAL BANKING EPHEMERA. FOUR PRINTED CARD WINDOW NOTICES, INCLUDING NOTTINGHAM BANKS OPENING HOURS, 1894, 1896

Mellors & Kirk

Lot 333C

VICTORIAN PROVINCIAL BANKING EPHEMERA. FOUR PRINTED CARD WINDOW NOTICES, INCLUDING NOTTINGHAM BANKS OPENING HOURS, 1894, 1896 AND 1898, RARE

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A rare pair of Royal Doulton cylindrical Salt and Pepper Pots in the Snowman and Snow Woman designs, with plastic stopper, 7.

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Lot 13

A rare pair of Royal Doulton cylindrical Salt and Pepper Pots in the Snowman and Snow Woman designs, with plastic stopper, 7.5cm high

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A Royal Doulton model Short Eared Owl for Whyte and Mackay, in rare Flambe glaze, 17cm high

Silverwoods of Lancashire

Lot 14

A Royal Doulton model Short Eared Owl for Whyte and Mackay, in rare Flambe glaze, 17cm high

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A Royal Doulton model Peregrine Falcon, HN3541, in rare Flambe glaze, 23cm high

Silverwoods of Lancashire

Lot 15

A Royal Doulton model Peregrine Falcon, HN3541, in rare Flambe glaze, 23cm high

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Very rare North East Lancashire Volunteer Regiment, Lancashire Volunteer Cap Badge, die stamped in bronze, missing rear lugs

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Lot 57

Very rare North East Lancashire Volunteer Regiment, Lancashire Volunteer Cap Badge, die stamped in bronze, missing rear lugs and with two small holes drilled to allow sewing to a cap, a Burnley Volunteer Training Corps Lapel Badge in gilt metal with enamel highlights, rear buttonhole fixing, stamped Thomas Fattorini Bolton, Reg No 638232, the badge is in near mint condition, accompanied by a white metal medallion awarded by the Burnley School of Arms & Gymnastics 1891 (3)

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A Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gone Away D6531 in rare prototype colourway, not produced for sale, 19cm high

Silverwoods of Lancashire

Lot 6

A Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gone Away D6531 in rare prototype colourway, not produced for sale, 19cm high

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A Royal Doulton Figural Group, Jemima Puddleduck and Foxy Whiskered Gentleman, prototype example in rare colourway, not produ

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Lot 7

A Royal Doulton Figural Group, Jemima Puddleduck and Foxy Whiskered Gentleman, prototype example in rare colourway, not produced for sale, 12cm high

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A fine and rare William and Mary Walnut and Marquetry longcase clock with eight-day movement signed on the dial. Edward Stant

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Lot 181

A fine and rare William and Mary Walnut and Marquetry longcase clock with eight-day movement signed on the dial. Edward Stanton London. Circa 1696

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Antique 19th Century Kanakan Greenstone Axe with wooden shaft bound with flying fox hair. Greenstone Axehead 21cm x 18cm. Ove

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Lot 242

Antique 19th Century Kanakan Greenstone Axe with wooden shaft bound with flying fox hair. Greenstone Axehead 21cm x 18cm. Overall length 55cm. A very rare example of New Caledonian native weaponry.

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This rare and well sought after Speysider was then bottled as the first release of The Macallan Gran Reserva series in 1997.

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Lot 268

This rare and well sought after Speysider was then bottled as the first release of The Macallan Gran Reserva series in 1997.

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A rare black opal with cabochon cut, measuring 13.9mm x 10.3mm, showing a deep red subdued flash on a jet black body set in a

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Lot 27

A rare black opal with cabochon cut, measuring 13.9mm x 10.3mm, showing a deep red subdued flash on a jet black body set in a gold wire basket setting. Estimated opal weight 3.35ct.

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“The Karuizawa Distillery was established in 1955 in the foothills of Mount Asama – an active volcano. The area is a popular

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Lot 270

“The Karuizawa Distillery was established in 1955 in the foothills of Mount Asama – an active volcano. The area is a popular mountain resort and the distillery is the highest in Japan at 850m above sea level. Traditional, small-scale, high-quality production is the aim, with wooden wash backs, small stills, and sherry casks from Spain, all contributing to the process. The environment is also ideal for whisky production, with low temperatures and high humidity. Karuizawa is the gold standard of rare Japanese whisky. The distillery closed its doors in 2011, although it had not been producing whisky for over a decade. This particular whisky from Karuizawa was distilled last 1984 in a single Bourbon Barrel #3660 for about 26 years before being bottled in 2011. It is presented in an original box. If you’d like to know the taste of a rare whisky from the legendary distillery, then this is your bottle!”

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“The Karuizawa Distillery was established in 1955 in the foothills of Mount Asama – an active volcano. The area is a popular

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Lot 271

“The Karuizawa Distillery was established in 1955 in the foothills of Mount Asama – an active volcano. The area is a popular mountain resort and the distillery is the highest in Japan at 850m above sea level. Everything from Karuizawa is really good. This particular rare bottle from Karuizawa was distilled in 2000 and matured in cask #166 before being bottled in 2013. It was bottled in Japan exclusively for La Maison du Whisky. This is a rare whisky with beautiful label and original box. It is another legendary whisky from the legendary Karuizawa Distillery!”

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NO RESERVE Siena - Tartuca (Contrada della). Memoria istorico-cronologica della contrada della tartuca pubblicata in occasion

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Lot 109

NO RESERVE Siena - Tartuca (Contrada della). Memoria istorico-cronologica della contrada della tartuca pubblicata in occasione della solenne consacrazione della chiesa di detta contrada. Siena: nella Stamperia Comunitativa presso Giovanni Rossi, 1818.In-4° (mm 214x154). Pagine 29, [3] con una tavola fuori testo incisa in rame. Tartaruga rappresentata al frontespizio. Bella copia ad ampi margini. Legatura in cartoncino marmorizzato posteriore. La tavola fuori testo rappresenta, posta fra le pp. 12 e 13, S. Antonio da Padova, con le iniziali GG. Ex libris Landau al contropiatto anteriore ('16602'). Rarissima placchetta dedicata alla storia della Contrada della Tartuca. Due sole le copie censite in ICCU presso la Biblioteca Statale di Cremona e presso la Biblioteca nazionale centrale di Firenze. Un'altra copia risulta inoltre presente nell'archivio della contrada stessa (vedi Contrada della Tartuca, L'archivio e le collezioni della contrada, a cura di G.B. Barbarulli, G. Civai & F. Dolcino, Siena, 2006, p. 20.)Siena - Tartuca (Contrada della). Memoria istorico-cronologica della contrada della tartuca pubblicata in occasione della solenne consacrazione della chiesa di detta contrada. Siena: nella Stamperia Comunitativa presso Giovanni Rossi, 1818. 4° (214x154 mm). 29, [3] pages, with a copperplate out of text. An engraved turtle at the title-page. Fine wide-margined copy. Later marbled cardboard. The plate out of text, bound between pages 12 and 13, depicting S. Antonio da Padova, with the initials GG. Ex libris Landau at the front pastedown. ('16602'). Very rare booklet devoted to the history of Contrada della Tartuca in Siena. Only two copies present in institutional libraries in Italy, Cremona Public Library and Florence National Library. Another copy is actually recorded into the archive of the contrada itself (see Contrada della Tartuca, L'archivio e le collezioni della contrada, a cura di G.B. Barbarulli, G. Civai & F. Dolcino, Siena, 2006, p. 20.)

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NO RESERVE Tensini Francesco. La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diverse guerre

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Lot 114

NO RESERVE Tensini Francesco. La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diverse guerre... In Venetia: appresso Antonio Bariletti et fratelli al Segno del Mondo, 1630 (Al colophon:) In Venetia: appresso Evangelista Deuchino, 1624.Tre parti in un volume in-folio (mm 367x252). Pagine [16, inclusi il frontespizio inciso e il ritratto dell'Autore], 83, [1], 83, [1], 128. Grandi capilettera xilografici ornati. Illustrato da 48 tavole incise da Odoardo Fialetti, 11 delle quali a doppia pagina. Frontespizio controfondato, rinforzato al margine interno e affetto da una piccola mancanza al margine inferiore, fallo di carta al margine inferiore bianco della carta a4, lievi gore marginali alle prime carte, foro di tarlo al margine superiore bianco dei fascicoli G e H, macchia di inchiostro che tocca il margine inferiore della tavola 21. Legatura settecentesca in mezzo vitello, piatti coperti da carta da carta marmorizzata, abrasa in corrispondenza degli angoli inferiori esterni. Dorso a 4 nervi, titolo impresso in oro su tassello in pelle. Tagli spruzzati di rosso. Nota di possesso manoscritta al verso del frontespizio e del ritratto 'Ego Jovanes Baptista Ferialtus [?]', la seconda datata 1702.Rarissima edizione di uno dei più bei libri figurati del Seicento italiano. L'opera venne impressa a Venezia nel 1624, e successivamente riproposta nel 1630 e nel 1655 con il solo frontespizio mutato, mediante la raschiatura della tavola originale. La copia qui presentata è eccezionalmente completa delle 48 superbe tavole incise da Odoardo Fialetti (1573-1637/38), pupillo di Tintoretto. L'autore, il cremasco Francesco Tensini (1579/81-1638) fu uno dei più rinomati architetti militari del tempo, e la sua Fortificatione è da annoverarsi tra i più completi manuali antichi di ingegneria di guerra. Tensini Francesco. La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diverse guerre... In Venetia: appresso Antonio Bariletti et fratelli al Segno del Mondo, 1630 (Al colophon:) In Venetia: appresso Evangelista Deuchino, 1624. Three parts in one volume, folio (367x252 mm). [16, including engraved title-page and the portrait of the author], 83, [1], 83, [1], 128 pages. Large woodcut decorated initials. Illustrated with 48 plates engraved by Odoardo Fialetti, 11 of them on double page. Title-page reinforced and with a small loss to the lower margin, marginal waterstains at the first pages, wormhole to the blank margin of quires G and H, ink spot touching lower margin of plate 21. Eighteenth century half calf, covers in marbled paper, lower outer corners scratched . Spine with 4 raised bands, gilt title on leather lettering-piece. Red speckled edges. Manuscriipt owner's inscription on verso of the title-page and at the portrait, 'Ego Jovanes Baptista Ferialtus [?]', the second one dated 1702. Very rare edition of one of the most beautiful illustrated books of the Italian Seventeenth century. The work was imprinted in Venice in 1624, and subsequently reissued in 1630 and in 1655 with the only title-page changed, by scraping the original table. The copy presented here is exceptionally complete with 48 magnificent plates engraved by Odoardo Fialetti (1573-1637 / 38), pupil of Tintoretto. The author, Francesco Tensini (1579 / 81-1638) was one of the most renowned military architects of the time, and his Fortificatione is to be counted among the most complete ancient manuals of warfare engineering.

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NO RESERVE Courteline Georges. Lidoire. Tableau militaire en un acte, représenté aux Menus-Plaisirs, par la troupe di Théatre

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Lot 17

NO RESERVE Courteline Georges. Lidoire. Tableau militaire en un acte, représenté aux Menus-Plaisirs, par la troupe di Théatre Libre, les 6, 8 et 9 juin 1891. Paris: Librairie Marpon & Flammarion, s.d. In-8° (mm 188x107). Pagine 33, [3]. Bruniture. Brossura editoriale coeva illustrata in copertina in bianco e nero. Dorso parzialmente scollato. Invio autografo dell'Autore all'occhietto. Courteline fu poeta, scrittore e drammaturgo francese, nonché accademico di Francia. L'opera Lidoire fa parte dei dialoghi, attraverso i quali l'Autore mise in evidenza l'aspetto comico, le contraddizioni e i timori propri delle differenti classi sociali, accomunate solamente da una rara mediocrità, collocando i propri personaggi in una realtà che abbandona il quotidiano per entrare nel migliore teatro dell'assurdo.Courteline Georges. Lidoire. Tableau militaire en un acte, représenté aux Menus-Plaisirs, par la troupe di Théatre Libre, les 6, 8 et 9 juin 1891. Paris: Librairie Marpon & Flammarion, s.d. 8° (188x107 mm). 33, [3] pages. Browning. Contemporary wrappers illustrated on the jacket in black and white. Spine partially detached. At the half-title author's autograph. Courteline was a French poet, writer and playwright, as well as a French academic. The opera Lidoire is part of the dialogues, through which the author highlighted the comic aspect, the contradictions and fears of the different social classes, associated only by a rare mediocrity, placing their characters in a reality that abandons the daily to get into the best theater of the absurd.

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NO RESERVE Galleria storica dell'Italia contenente in cento intagli miniati i fatti più notabili avvenuti nel corso di 10 sec

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Lot 33

NO RESERVE Galleria storica dell'Italia contenente in cento intagli miniati i fatti più notabili avvenuti nel corso di 10 secoli illustrati di descrizioni e notizie. Firenze: D. Passigli, 1845-1856.Un'opera in 4 volumi in-4° (mm 335x236). Pagine [2], 412; [4], 413- 792; [4], 1176; [4], CCLXXXVII, [4], 1180-1191, [1]. 99 di 100 tavole a piena pagina (manca la tavola ritraente Benvenuto Cellini a pagina 613) incise su rame e impreziosite da una vivace coloritura coeva. Frontespizio policromo entro cornice. Testo inquadrato da cornice ornata impressa in differenti colori. Il quarto volume include i rari Ordine cronologico delle illustrazioni e Indice delle stampe, spesso mancanti, inquadrati da cornice impressa in nero. Lievi fioriture, strappo al frontespizio del quarto volume, carte preliminari del secondo volume parzialmente slegate. Legatura uniforme coeva in mezza pelle, piatti in percallina decorata a secco. Dorso liscio con titolo e decorazioni impresse in oro. Abrasioni, mancanze in corrispondenza delle cerniere, piatto anteriore del primo e secondo volume allentato.Elegante edizione volta a descrivere le vicissitudini del Regno d'Italia dall'888, anno dell'incoronazione di Berengario I, al 1815, quando Napoleone venne sconfitto a Waterloo e conseguentemente esiliato a S. Elena. L'opera è illustrata da 100 (99 nell'esemplare qui presentato), splendide incisioni colorate a mano e raffiguranti i personaggi illustrati nella narrazione.Galleria storica dell'Italia contenente in cento intagli miniati i fatti più notabili avvenuti nel corso di 10 secoli illustrati di descrizioni e notizie. Firenze: D. Passigli, 1845-1856. One work in 4 volumes, 4° (335x236 mm). [2], 412; [4], 413- 792; [4], 1176; [4], CCLXXXVII, [4], 1180-1191, [1] pages. 99 of 100 full-page plates (missing the Benvenuto Cellini's portrait on page 613) copper engraved and embellished with a lively contemporary coloring. Polychrome title-page within frame. Text included into an ornate frame impressed in different colours. The fourth volume includes the rare Ordine cronologico delle illustrazioni e Indice delle stampe, often missing, in frames printed in black. Slight foxing, tear off the title-page of the fourth volume, first leaves of the second partially loose. Contemporary half leather, decorated covers. Smooth spine with gilt title and decorations. Abrasions, damages at the hinges, front cover of the first and second volume loose. Elegant edition designed to describe the vicissitudes of the Kingdom of Italy from 888, the year of the coronation of Berengario I, to 1815, when Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo and consequently exiled to St. Helena. The work is illustrated by 100, splendid coloured engravings depicting the main characters of the narration.

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NO RESERVE Bonarelli Guidubaldo. Discorsi... In difesa del doppio amore della sua Celia. All'Illustrissimo, & Reverendissimo

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Lot 6

NO RESERVE Bonarelli Guidubaldo. Discorsi... In difesa del doppio amore della sua Celia. All'Illustrissimo, & Reverendissimo Signor Cardinale Spinola, della medesima Accademia dedicati. In Ancona: Appresso Marco Salvioni, 1612.In-4° (mm 189x148). Pagine [28], 221, manca l'ultima carta, bianca. Segnatura: [croce]-[2croce]4 3croce6 A-EE4. Frontespizio inquadrato da bordura incisa, iniziali ornate e fregi. Carattere corsivo. Lievi aloni e qualche brunitura, ma nel complesso ottima copia. Legatura in piena pergamena floscia coeva, con titolo manoscritto al dorso. Aloni e macchie ai piatti. Nota manoscritta al contropiatto anteriore, data '1612' vergata a mano al piatto anteriore. Rara edizione originale di questa interessante opera. Bonarelli, nato a Pesaro nel 1563 e morto a Fano nel 1608, scrisse a Ferrara, diventata dominio pontificio, le sue opere più importanti tra cui questi Discorsi nei quali - parlando dinnanzi ad una accolta di eleganti e graziose gentildonne e di cavalieri - nega tutta la tradizione dell'amore unico ed eterno ed invoca l'esperienza del sensi e dei sentimenti contro Aristotele, Platone e Petrarca. 4° (189x148 mm). [28], 221 pages. Collation: [croce]-[2croce]4 3croce6 A-EE4. Lacking the last blank leaf. Title-page within a woodcut frame. Woodcut initials and ornaments. Italic type. Light stains, some browning but a good copy. Contemporary limp vellum, inked title at the spine. Stains at the covers. Manuscript owner's inscription dated 1612 on the front cover. Rare first edition of these discourses addressed to ladies and gentlemen, in which the author denies the tradition of the eternal love in favor of the sensory experience.

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NO RESERVE Manzoni Alessandro. I promessi sposi storia milanese del secolo XVII scoperta e rifatta...Tomo primo [-terzo]. Pes

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Lot 68

NO RESERVE Manzoni Alessandro. I promessi sposi storia milanese del secolo XVII scoperta e rifatta...Tomo primo [-terzo]. Pesaro: Annesio Nobili, 1831.Tre volumi in-16° (mm 126x82). Pagine 321, [3]; 338, [2]; 381, [3]. Esemplare in buono stato di conservazione, lievi gore marginali e arrossature. Legatura coeva in carta marmorizzata, carta verde al dorso, abrasioni.Rarissima edizione.Three volumes. 16°(126x82 mm). 321, [2]; 338, [2]; 381, [2] pages. A good copy. Contemporary marbled paper, spines reinforced with green paper. Defects to the covers.Very rare edition.

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NO RESERVE Medicina. Répertoire médico-chirurgical et obstétrical, ou Choix de monographies, thèses, mémoires, etc., sur la m

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Lot 79

NO RESERVE Medicina. Répertoire médico-chirurgical et obstétrical, ou Choix de monographies, thèses, mémoires, etc., sur la médecine, la chirurgie et l'art des accouchements. Bruxelles: Société typographique belge Ad. Wahlen et C.; Londres: Dulau et C., 1836-1837.Un'opera in 4 volumi in-8° (mm 231x155). Pagine [4], 488; [6], ii, 450, [2]; 468; [4], 410. Completo della tavola ripiegata nel primo volume e della tavola incisa e impreziosita da coloritura coeva al secondo volume. Buon esemplare, lievi bruniture e fioriture, leggera gora alle prime carte primo e quarto volume. Legatura novecentesca in mezzo vitello, piatti coperti da carta marmorizzata. Dorso liscio con titolo impresso in oro su tassello in marocchino, decorato da ferri dorati e dal monogramma 'FDR' impresso in oro al piede. Tagli gialli. Lievi abrasioni alle cuffie.Raro e importante repertorio medico. Abbiamo rintracciato un solo esemplare venduto in asta negli ultimi cinquant'anni (Sotheby's, 1979).Medicina. Répertoire médico-chirurgical et obstétrical, ou Choix de monographies, thèses, mémoires, etc... Bruxelles: Société typographique belge Ad. Wahlen et C.; Londres: Dulau et C., 1836-1837.4 volumes. 8° (231x155 mm). [4], 488, with a folding plate; [6], ii, 450, [2], with an engraved plates, coloured; 468; [4], 410 pages. Light foxing and browning, light waterstain on the first leaves of the first and fourth volumes. 20th-century half calf, marbled covers, spine with title in gilt on lettering piece; yellow edges. Slightly abraded heacups. Gilt monogram 'FDR' on the spine.Rare and important medical Répertoire. Only one copy sold in auction during last 50 years (Sotheby's, 1979).

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NO RESERVE Bufalini Maurizio. Opere... Napoli: L. Padoa, 1857 - 1858 (Unito a:) Id. Instituzioni di patologia analitica. Napo

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Lot 9

NO RESERVE Bufalini Maurizio. Opere... Napoli: L. Padoa, 1857 - 1858 (Unito a:) Id. Instituzioni di patologia analitica. Napoli: L. Padoa, 1857 - 1858.Due opere in cinque volumi in-8° (mm 231x142). Pagine VIII, 446, [2]; XIII, [4], 509, [3]; X, 464, [2]; 576; 462, [2]. Completo della tavola ripiegata al primo volume della prima opera. Buon esemplare, fioriture. Legatura uniforme di inizio Novecento in mezza pelle, piatti in percallina decorata a secco. Dorso liscio con titolo e ferri impressi in oro. Minime abrasioni. Conservata all'interno del terzo volume delle Instituzioni una lettera manoscritta datata 1875.Raro set legato uniformemente e comprendente le Opere e le Instituzioni di patologia analitica redatte dal medico italiano Maurizio Bufalini (1787-1875), uno dei più importanti clinici italiani del XIX secolo. Bufalini viene ricordato per il suo innovativo approccio alla medicina: tra i più validi sostenitori del metodo induttivo della clinica egli riconosceva fondamento della scienza medica il metodo analitico e sperimentale. Fu senatore e socio nazionale dei Lincei, nonché membro dell'Accademia della Crusca.Bufalini Maurizio. Opere... Napoli: L. Padoa, 1857 - 1858 (Unito a:) Id. Instituzioni di patologia analitica. Napoli: L. Padoa, 1857 - 1858. Two works in 5 volumes, 8° (231x142 mm). VIII, 446, [2]; XIII, [4], 509, [3]; X, 464, [2]; 576; 462, [2] pages. Including the folded plate at the first volume of the first work. Good copy, some foxing. Early 20th-century half leather, decorated covers. Smooth spine with title in gilt. Minimal abrasions. Preserved into the third volume of the Instituzioni, a manuscript letter dated 1875. Rare set uniformly bound and including the Opere and the Instituzioni di patologia analitica written by the Italian physician Maurizio Bufalini (1787-1875), one of the most important Italian clinicians of the nineteenth century. Bufalini is remembered for his innovative approach to medicine: among the most valid supporters of the inductive method of the clinic, he recognized the foundation of medical science as the analytical and experimental method. He was a senator and national member of the Accademia dei Lincei, as well as a member of the Accademia della Crusca.

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AN NWA 6950 - LUNAR GABBRO Location: Northwest AfricaWeight: 3.47g SliceFound: 2011 TKW: 1649gSpecimen # NWA-6950NWA 6950 is

Stephan Welz & Co

Lot 18

AN NWA 6950 - LUNAR GABBRO Location: Northwest AfricaWeight: 3.47g SliceFound: 2011 TKW: 1649gSpecimen # NWA-6950NWA 6950 is the rarest of the rare; a lunar igneous rock that is youngerby hundreds of million years than any of the Apollo samples and virtuallyunbrecciated.Visually stunning – with a yellowish-green crystalline texture of olivine, pyroxeneand plagioclase minerals criss-crossed by an intricate network of black glassyshock veins.Classified as a Lunar Gabbro; one of only five Lunars with that classification.Contains the mineral armalcolite named for the three Apollo 11 astronauts andfirst identified in lunar basalts returned from the Apollo mission.

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Mid Victorian Period Rare and Fine Quality - Matched Set of ( 4 ) Four Large Silver Table Spoons. All Hallmarked for Newcastl

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Lot 155

Mid Victorian Period Rare and Fine Quality - Matched Set of ( 4 ) Four Large Silver Table Spoons. All Hallmarked for Newcastle. Dates 1849, 1858 and 1859. Makers T.S ( Thomas Sewell ) ( 3 ) and John Walton ( 1 ). Each Spoon 9 Inches In length. Excellent Condition and Wonderful Hallmarks.

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A Natural Pearl Double Strand Necklace With 18ct Gold And Diamond Clasp Exquisite necklace, circa 1930's in classical, gradua

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Lot 7

A Natural Pearl Double Strand Necklace With 18ct Gold And Diamond Clasp Exquisite necklace, circa 1930's in classical, graduated two strand style. The natural pearls of superb lustre and rare colour, ranging from ivory and dove grey through to lavender and palest shell pink. The whole, finished with an 18ct gold clasp of flower head form set with an estimated 4cts of cushion cut diamonds. The diamonds of good colour and clarity. Excellent condition, length 20.5 inches, diameter of largest pearl, 1 cm, diameter of smallest pearl 4mm. Approx total pearl weight 86 grams. Valued in 1993 at £11,000

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Swarovski Crystal Figure ' Young Gorilla ' Carrying a Bunch of Bananas, Rare Encounters Series. Designer Adi Stocker. No 7618

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Lot 744

Swarovski Crystal Figure ' Young Gorilla ' Carrying a Bunch of Bananas, Rare Encounters Series. Designer Adi Stocker. No 7618 NR 000 002. Issued 2001 - 2007. 2.5 Inches Tall, with Original Box. Mint Condition & 1st Quality.

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18ct White Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Earrings A pair of white gold stud earrings set with large central pearls of rare l

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Lot 8

18ct White Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Earrings A pair of white gold stud earrings set with large central pearls of rare lustre and colour. The pearls surrounded by approx 1.5 cts of round, brilliant cut diamonds. Excellent condition, diameter of each pearl approx 1cm.

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NATHANIEL BERMINGHAM (BORN: IRELAND C.1720 F/ 1736-74) 'Portrait of Jonathan Swift, c.1774.' Head and shoulders, in white cut

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Lot 864

NATHANIEL BERMINGHAM (BORN: IRELAND C.1720 F/ 1736-74) 'Portrait of Jonathan Swift, c.1774.' Head and shoulders, in white cut paper against black, wearing a curly grey wig. Oval. 11.5" (29cm) high x 8.5" (22cm) wide. The frame in carved sand gilt. With the Swift family crest and leaf-sprays. This very rare portrait by Birmingham shows in great detail the art of cut paper. Birmingham was noted for his small portraits and coats of arms, cut in paper or vellum. He headed to London c.1774 and exhibited his works at the Society of Artists. Including a portrait in cut paper of The Duke of Gloucester, his address was at 'Mr. Kelly's, The Cane Shop near Temple Bar'. In 2009 The Arms of John Boyle, 5th Earl of Cork and Orrery (1707-1762) was offered by Christie's, lot 53. Also in cut paper. It was part of the Glin Castle Sale, 7th May 2009. It measured 38 x 31cm and it sold for £20,000. The Victoria and Albert Museum have a cut paper portrait of Britannia mourning The Prince of Wales. Provenance: Rushbrooke Hall, Bury St. Edmunds. Originally the home of The Jermyn Family, with the Rothschild Family taking over the house in 1938. In 2015 there was an auction of items from the kitchens of Rushbrooke Hall which included this unidentified "Picture of a Nobleman." Swift refers several times to cut paperwork in his 'Miscellanies'. He quotes in 'Dan Jackson's Picture Cut in Paper,' "Clarissa drew her scissors from the case, to draw the lines of poor Dan Jackson's Face. One sloping line cut forehead, nose and chin, A nick produced a mouth and made him grin."

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A RARE BRACCIALINI ITALIAN GENUINE PATENT LEATHER DESIGNER HANDBAG, in the form of a black swan. Pewter and enamel mounted ne

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Lot 461

A RARE BRACCIALINI ITALIAN GENUINE PATENT LEATHER DESIGNER HANDBAG, in the form of a black swan. Pewter and enamel mounted neck and head supporting a five pointing crown and crystal eyes. Wings naturally formed in cut patent-leather. Logo panel inside and on zip tongue. 14" (36cm).

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A RARE FOUR SIXTY FIVE PUMA BACKPACKER FOLDING POCKET KNIFE. German. With green checkered grip, and blade locking mechanism.

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Lot 509

A RARE FOUR SIXTY FIVE PUMA BACKPACKER FOLDING POCKET KNIFE. German. With green checkered grip, and blade locking mechanism. In original red leather pouch. Inscribed, Solingen Puma Germany. An Elizabeth II Near East Medal. To P. Baker A.B.R.N. On cream and striped red ribbon. TOGETHER with a Kalibri of London, stainless steel cigarette lighter. AND another cigarette lighter. AND another Sheffield stainless steel pocket knife, cased. (4)

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G.A.A. - A RARE 1916 INTER-COUNTRY 9CT GOLD MEDAL. Cavan v Monaghan at Carrickmacross, 10/9/16. By Hopkins and Hopkins. 5.2g.

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Lot 522

G.A.A. - A RARE 1916 INTER-COUNTRY 9CT GOLD MEDAL. Cavan v Monaghan at Carrickmacross, 10/9/16. By Hopkins and Hopkins. 5.2g. 4cm. (1)

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A THONET BENTWOOD COAT & HAT HALLSTAND, 203 cms high, 71 cms wide maximum, rare half style, stamped

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 51

A THONET BENTWOOD COAT & HAT HALLSTAND, 203 cms high, 71 cms wide maximum, rare half style, stamped

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Rare vintage black hexagonal Montblanc Monte Rosa fountain pen

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 716

Rare vintage black hexagonal Montblanc Monte Rosa fountain pen

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TWO STAFFORDSHIRE PORTRAIT FIGURES including the rare 'Sir De Lacy Evans', the other 'J Bryan', 32 and 26 cms high respective

Rogers Jones & Co.

Lot 181

TWO STAFFORDSHIRE PORTRAIT FIGURES including the rare 'Sir De Lacy Evans', the other 'J Bryan', 32 and 26 cms high respectively (restoration to the neck of Evans figure)

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