Ireland.- Lombard (Peter) De regno Hiberniae Sanctorum Insula Commentarius, first edition, woodcut device on title, woodcut initials, foxed and browned, slight worming at beginning and end, affecting a few letters of text, contemporary vellum, yapp edges, remains of 2 ties, ink inscription crossed out at head of title, Louvain, Apud viduam Steph. Martini, 1632.⁂ Very rare and important account of 16th century Ireland, suppressed by the English authorities. A letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland from Secretary Windebank dated 20 Nov. 1633 states "His Majesty understanding that there is one Petrus Lombardus, or that calls himself so, who hath lately published a dangerous book, in three parts, concerning O'Neale, requires your lordship to suppress the book, and send some of the copies to my Lord of Canterbury, and to call the author to account for it." (Letters of Strafford, vol.1, p.161). There are two states of the title-page - this copy would appear to be from the earlier of the two. Lombard wrote the work in 1600, a year before his appointment as Catholic Archbishop of Armagh. Originally it circulated in manuscript copies and Moran describes its importance thus: " It details the many resources of our island, its manufactures, mines, natural wealth, fisheries, &c; it commemorates the sanctity and labours of our Apostle, and those holy men who made Ireland an insula sanctorum; it presents a faithful sketch of the apostolate of Irish missionaries on the Continent; it describes the leading features of the English invasion, and the attempts to impose the so-called Reformation on the Catholics of this country; but more important than all this is the accurate and detailed narrative which it presents to us of the thrilling contemporary events which marked the last years of the sixteenth century in Ireland."
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Ireland.- Spenser (Edmund) A View of the State of Ireland, 3 parts in 1, first edition, 2 woodcut architectural titles, the first laid down and with corner defective, second part without separate title but each part separately paginated, first part with 8pp. "Certaine verses [of the Faerie Queene]" bound at end ?denoting "A" issue, a few small holes with occasional slight loss, a couple of tears, part 2 water-stained, some soiling and browning, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving original gilt spine, [see STC 25067], folio, Dublin, Printed by the Society of Stationers, 1633.⁂ Rare work by Spenser written while at his home at Kilcoleman, c.1596. It remained in manuscript in Archbishop Usher's Library until published by Sir J. Ware in 1633. This copy appears to collate complete: [8], 120, +8pp. Certaine verses; 223 + 2pp blank; 12, 138, 2pp.Provenance: old ink signature scribbled out from first title, Daniel Jeffers (ink inscriptions on verso of final leaf "Faults escaped"; old library shelf sticker "FFd" on front pastedown.
Ireland.- Siege of Londonderry.- Walker (George) A Vindication of the True Account of the Siege of Derry in Ireland, engraved mezzotint portrait frontispiece, ?lacking final blank, modern half calf, gilt, [Wing W354], 4to, for Rob. Clavel, 1689.⁂ Rare with the frontispiece, we can trace no other like copy.
Ireland.- Equestrianism.- O'Reilly (Laurence) The Art of Horsemanship, woodcut frontispiece, modern calf, 12mo, Newry, Dan Carpenter, 1780. ⁂ Rare, ESTC lists 2 copies only (Cambridge and Trinity libraries)Saleroom Notice: the top inch of the frontispiece has been supplied in very good facsimile
Ireland.- O'Halloran (Sylvester) A New Treatise on the Different Disorders arising from External Injuries of the Head, first edition, one woodcut illustration, contemporary ink name on title, contemporary sprinkled calf, spine ends and label chipped, [ESTC locates 7 copies, none in BL and only 2 in America], 8vo, Dublin, Printed by Zachariah Jackson, for W.Gilbert, 1793.⁂ Rare. O'Halloran (1728-1807) studied medicine in London, Paris and Leiden. He was the first surgeon at Limerick Infirmary and the first medic to show that trephining was unnecessary in certain cases.
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Ireland.- [Moore (Thomas)] The Private Theatre of Kilkenny, with Introductory Observations on Other Private Theatres in Ireland before it was opened, first edition, apparently one of 50 copies, ink annotation to p.19, contemporary burgundy morocco, stamped in gilt and blind, lettered in gilt "Gervase Bushe Glen Cairne Abbey" to upper cover, modern marbled board slip-case, 4to, [Kilkenny], Privately Printed, 1825.⁂ Very rare privately printed account of "Theatrical Representations in Private Houses", as stated in the introduction. Only two copies have appeared at auction in recent times, the last in 1993, which was catalogued as having 11 engraved portraits. There are no portraits in this copy.Provenance: Benjamin John Plunket (bookplate). The Gervase Bushe for whom the book was bound is perhaps Mr. G.P. Bushe who is mentioned in the list of "The Company" for the second and third seasons (1802-03); there are also several other Bushe family members mentioned later and "Mr Bushe" in the first season.
Novels.- Chamberlen (Paul) Love in its Empire, Illustrated in Seven Novels, first edition, initial advertisement leaf, some light marginal staining, contemporary calf, 8vo, for B. Creake &c., 1721.⁂ Very rare, no copy seemingly at auction for over 35 years. ESTC cites only 5 copies (Bodleian, National Trust, Harvard Princeton and Yale)
Dickens (Charles).- Mr Harley Will in the Character of Mr. Pickwick Make his First Visit to the St. James's Theatre, And relate, to a Scotch Air, his Experiences of "A White Bait Dinner at Blackwall" edited expressly for him by his biographer "Boz!"... This Evening, Monday, March 13th, 1837... After which, an original Comic Burletta, in One Act, Written by Boz, called Is She His Wife? Or, Something Singular!... The whole to conclude with, (by Particular Desire) for the 58th & Last Night this Season, The Strange Gentleman', playbill, printed on both sides with central fold, split along fold, fraying and creasing to margins, 335 x 210mm., 13th March, 1837.⁂ A rare piece of Pickwickiana, the first appearance of Pickwick as a theatrical character.Following the success of The Strange Gentleman, John Harley requested that Dickens write a new piece for theatre. Dickens, in the midst of writing The Pickwick Papers and in the planning stages for what would become Oliver Twist, declined but instead offered up a piece he had written some years before named Cross Purposes which was re-titled Is She His Wife? Or, Something Singular! and debuted at St James's Theatre on 3rd March 1837. Ten days later a benefit night was held for John Harley at the theatre which included a specially written monologue (now sadly lost) by Dickens for Harley in character as Pickwick, as well as performances of Is She Called His Wife? and The Strange Gentleman.
Dickens (Charles).- For the Benefit of Mr. Leigh Hunt... on Monday Evening, July 26, 1847, Will be presented, Ben Jonson's Comedy of Every Man in His Humour, [at the] Theatre Royal, Manchester, printed playbill, also performances of 'the Interlude called A Good Night's Rest; or Two O'Clock in the Morning' and 'Mr. Poole's Farce of Turning the Tables', horizontal fold, browning, minor creasing and chipping, 26th July, 1847.⁂ A rare playbill for one of two performances (the other given in Liverpool) arranged by and starring Dickens for the benefit of his friend Leigh Hunt.Dickens met Hunt in 1837 and the two remained friends until the latter's death in 1859. Despite having some success as a writer, Hunt found himself in financial difficulties for much of his life; indeed, Hunt's perpetual impecuniosity provided the inspiration for the character of Harold Skimpole in Bleak House. Dickens' attempts to raise money for the impoverished writer eventually led him to set up the Guild of Literature and Art with Bulwer Lytton (see next lot). The extent of Dickens' involvement in the endeavour is evident from the playbill - not only does he appear in all 3 plays on the evening, but he opens proceedings with an address written for him by Thomas Talfourd. Other notable performers include Frederick and Augustus Dickens, John Forster, Augustus Egg, John Leech, Douglas Jerrold, Mark Lemon and George Cruikshank.
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Dickens (Charles).- Amateur Performance... of Every Man in his Humour [and] The Merry Wives of Windsor [at] Theatre Royal, Haymarket, on Monday Evening, May 15th, 1848 [and] Wednesday Evening, May 17th, 1848, 2 printed playbills in red and blue ink with green printed borders, with performances of 'Mr Kenney's Farce of Love, Law, and Physic' and 'Mrs. Inchbald's Farce of Animal Magnitism', light browning or soiling, minor creasing and folds, 15th & 17th May, 1848.⁂ Rare playbills featuring Dickens and a number of friends and associates in amateur productions to raise money for a perpetual curatorship of Shakespeare's house.Dickens began performing amateur theatricals in 1845 in part to help raise money for good causes and in part to satisfy his long-held acting ambitions. The performers here include Dickens himself, his brothers Frederick and Augustus, John Leech, George Cruikshank, the Punch editor Mark Lemon and his friend and biographer John Forster. Dickens had long held an interest in the preservation of Shakespeare's birthplace and had assisted in raising the funds for its purchase in 1846, the two performances here were held to raise funds for a mooted perpetual curatorship of the house,.
Dickens (Charles).- The Amateur Company of the Guild of Literature & Art, will have the honor of performing... a New Comedy in Five Acts, by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bart., called Not So Bad As We Seem: of Many Sides to a Character.... The performance to conclude with... Mr. Nightingale's Diary, Tuesday Evening, May 27th, 1851 [-] Friday Evening, August 27th, 1852, 5 printed playbills, printed in red and black, folds, some light browning, minor creasing and chipping, each c.505 x 250mm., 1851-2.⁂ A superb collection of rare playbills advertising touring productions by Dickens and Bulwer Lytton to raise money for their Guild of Literature and Art, including that for the first performance of Mr. Nightingale's Diary. Dickens and Lytton first conceived of the Guild of Literature and Art in 1850 as a fund to support struggling artists and writers. Over the next decade they would devote a great deal of time and energy to promoting and raising money for the cause, each writing a new farce to be performed to that end. The performers here include Dickens himself, Wilkie Collins (who met Dickens for the first time in early 1851), John Tenniel, Augustus Egg, Charles Knight, Mark Lemon, John Forster and Douglas Jerrold.
Dickens (Charles).- The Amateur Company of the Guild of Literature & Art... Will Have the Honour of Presenting... Used Up... to conclude with Mr. Nightingale's Diary, Friday Evening, September, 3rd, 1852, at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, playbill, printed in red and black, with a performance of 'the Historical Drama, in Two Acts, by J.R.Planche, Esq. called Charles XII, folds, light offsetting and browning, some light creasing and minor chipping to margins, 3rd September, 1852.⁂ Rare playbill for the only public performance by Dickens of Used Up by Dion Boucicault (the other being a private performance at Rockingham Castle). Dickens took a good deal of pride in his performance and a portrait of him in character by Augustus Egg hung in his dining room in Tavistock House. Other performers include John Tenniel, F.W. Topham, Mark Lemon, Augustus Egg, Wilkie Collins and Frank Stone.
Dickens (Charles).- An Entirely New and Original Domestic Melo-Drama, in Two Acts, by Mr. Wilkie Collins, now first performed, called The Lighthouse [at] The Smallest Theatre in the World! Tavistock House. Lessee and Manager Mr Cummles. On Tuesday Evening, June 19th, 1855, playbill, printed in red and black, with a performance of Mr. Nightingale's Diary, light surface soiling, some minor creasing and chipping to left-hand margin, 385 x 280mm., 19th June, 1855.⁂ Rare playbill for the first staging Wilkie Collins' melodrama The Lighthouse, performed at Dickens' house and with both writers in leading roles. Wilkie Collins adapted The Lighthouse from an 1853 short story, Gabriel's Marriage; he sent the new play to Dickens in May 1855 who then took over the production with his usual energy. Dickens had constructed a small theatre at Tavistock House in 1851 in order to further indulge his love for amateur theatricals and this therefore became the obvious venue to stage the new play which ran for four nights from 19th June before it moved for a benefit performance at Campden House. As ever Dickens was closely involved with almost every aspect of the production: in addition to his performances he wrote a prologue as well as The Song of the Wreck, sung by his daughter Kate and printed for the first time on this playbill. In a self-referential nod Dickens credits himself throughout as 'Mr. Crummles' the name of the head of the theatre troupe in Nicholas Nickleby. Other performers include Mark Lemon, Augustus Egg, Charles Dickens Jr., Frank Stone and members of the Hogarth family.
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Dickens (Charles).- An Entirely New Romantic Drama, in Three Acts, by Mr. Wilkie Collins, called The Frozen Deep, [at] Tavistock House Theatre under the management of Charles Dickens On Twelfth Night, Tuesday, January 6th, 1857... to Conclude with Mrs. Inchbald's Farce, in Two Acts, of Animal Magnitism, playbill, printed in red and black, light surface soiling, 2 small chips to right-hand margin, 385 x 280mm., 6th January, 1857.⁂ Rare playbill for the premiere for Wilkie Collins' play The Frozen Deep, performed at Dickens' house and starring both writers. Compared to The Lighthouse, Frozen Deep, based on Franklin's ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition, was a far more collaborative affair between Dickens and Collins, indeed as John C. Eckel writes "The changes were so numerous that the drama almost may be ascribed to Dickens." Other performers include Mark Lemon, Young Charles [Charles Dickens Jr.], Augustus Egg and Dickens' duaghters, Kate and Mary. A dress rehearsal had been held the day before for an audience of servants and tradespeople.
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Dickens (Charles).- An Entirely New Romantic Drama, in Three Acts, by Mr. Wilkie Collins, called The Frozen Deep [at the] Gallery of Illustration, Regent Street, Strictly Private Representation. Under the Management of Mr. Charles Dickens. On Saturday evening, July 4th, 1857, at 9 o'clock... To Conclude with the Farce, in One Act. Twe O'Clock in the Morning, playbill printed in red and black with gilt border and the royal coats of arms embossed in white on gilt at head, light foxing and surface soiling, 415 x 265mm., 4th July, 1857.⁂ Rare playbill for the command performance of The Frozen Deep, performed in the presence of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, King Leopold I of Belgium, Prince Frederick William of Prussia, Princess Victoria, William Thackeray and Hans Christian Andersen amongst others.For the command performance there were a few minor changes to the cast - Shirley Brooks played the part originally acted by Edward Hogarth and two of the crew members were now played by Mrs. Francis and Miss Marley. Queen Victoria wrote in her journal that it was "most interesting, intensely dramatic, & most touching and moving ... The Play was admirably acted by Charles Dickens ..." It was after this performance that Dickens famously twice refused the Queen's request to see him until he had changed out of his costume and makeup.
Dickens (Charles).- An Entirely New Romantic Drama, in Three Acts, by Mr. Wilkie Collins, called The Frozen Deep... In Rememberance of the Late Mr. Douglas Jerrold [at the] Gallery of Illustration, Regent Street, Under the Management of Mr. Charles Dickens. On Saturday evening, July 11th, 1857... To Conclude with the Face, in One Act, Two O'Clock in the Morning, playbill printed in red and black, Charles Dickens' own copy with his ink annotations to recto and verso, bottom 1/4 cut off and re-attached, creases and folds, tipped onto a large page from an album with ink notes in another hand, playbill 395 x 240mm., 11th July, 1857.⁂ Rare playbill for the first public performance of The Frozen Deep with Dickens' manuscript amendations.Dickens' friend and sometime co-star Douglas Jerrold died on 8th June 1857. Dickens subsequently devoted a great deal of time and energy to raising money for his widow and family, including giving public readings as wells as staging The Frozen Deep in public for the first time. The cutting off of the bottom of the playbill (comprising the second performance given that evening) was likely done by Dickens himself or another member of the production. Dickens then crosses through the title of the proposed performance of Two O'clock in the Morning, adds a note 'see back' and on the verso provides the title and cast for the play Uncle John, comprising himself, Wilkie Collins, Frederick Evans, Young Charles (Charles Dickens Jr.), Mark Lemon, Miss Hogarth, Miss Kate and Miss Mary. Uncle John would become the companion piece for this play for the remaining 2 performances in London as well as the thee given in Manchester, all to raise money for the family of Douglas Jerrold.
Rare bi-fold Christmas card titled 'A good fling at Christmas - may fun be alive and kicking', with textured cover decorated with designs of fans, opera glasses, playing cards, pipes, etc., opening to reveal three ballet dancers, the two femaile dancers with pop-up skirts, the dancers above a verse by SK Cowan MA. 13.5 x 16.5cm.
Two extremely rare bound copies of Moss prints, c.1829, both titled 'Guernsey & Jersey Views', pub. M. Moss. Bookseller, Guernsey, the largest with 49 plates and map of Guernsey, by artists such as T. Compton; P. Le Lievre; Geo. Bernard; G. S. Shepard etc., the smaller bound copy with 40 plates, mostly by G. Barnard & printed by Day & Haghe, lithographers to the Queen, calf with marble boards. (2)* Condition: Boards on both with corner and edge damage, foxing throughout but plates/prints barely affected, overall fair/good condition.
Sir David Young Cameron RA, RSA, RWS (Scottish, 1865-1945), A rare original etching artist's proof impression (prior to Goulding's edition), titled "The Old Revenge" (large plate), 1889, 11¾ x 16in. (29.8 x 40.7cm.), information paperwork verso. * Provenance: Collection of R.W.H. Cardiff. This plate was etched for a booklet on the "Old Revenge", an industrial training ship first known as the HMS Revenge and then renamed "Empress." The three thousand, three hundred and eighteen ton Revenge was built in 1859 and measured two hundred and forty-five feet long.
A rare and unusual late Regency semi-circular or demi-lune backed mahogany sideboard, presumably intended for use in an alcove, the top with semi-circular back and shallow upstand, over a concave centre frieze drawer and recessed kneehole drawer below, flanked by two deep drawers, one fitted as a cellarette, all within reeded stiles, raised on six turned and reeded legs with toupie feet, 56½ x 28in. (143.5 x 71cm.), 38in. (96.5cm.) high.* Condition: Front of the sideboard and legs have lovely colour and good polish and surface. The top is a little faded and there are two significant shrinkage cracks across the full width of the top from movement in the wood beneath the veneer. Drawers run well and have original locks and handles. 1.5in. piece of cross banding missing from below lower centre drawer. The shallow upstand has a 6in. long deep scratch which is old and has been polished-in.
A very rare Channel Islands silver model of a Guernsey cider press, Bruce Russell, Guernsey, a beautifully modelled piece depicting a Shire Horse pulling a press wheel within the traditional Guernsey circular press, on a polished circular wooden plinth with realistically carved horseshoe prints to top, 8½in. (21.7cm.) diameter.* Condition: Silver chain attachment from harness to press broken, light scratching to wooden base, otherwise very good.
A pair of rare Scottish silver novelty pepper casters, Edward & Sons, Glasgow 1934, in the form of George II lidded tankards, the covers with floral piercing, 2 3/8in. (6cm.) high, weight 2.45 tr.oz. (2)* Condition: Marks clear. Small dent to edge of base on one, and very slight dent to edge of base on the other. Otherwise good.
A rare Chinese cased kingfisher feather diorama, Qing Dynasty, depicting a carved, stained and painted ivory nobleman, wife and child riding a horse and an ox, with three attendants, crossing a bridge over a river with buildings and trees in a mountainous landscape beyond, against a black velvet ground with silver stitched river, within a hardwood case with keyed bronze hanger, 25 x 19¼in. (63.5 x 49cm.) overall, 1½in. (3.8cm.) deep.* Condition: Very original, with no repairs or restoration. Some minor losses to feathers and some cockling to paper beneath the feathers in places. Heavier losses to white feathers on horse. Some flaking to painted decoration on ivory nobleman's robes and the parcel hanging from the horse's head. Colours remain vibrant. Case in good condition.
A rare Edwardian cased silver & Scottish hardstone napkin ring, Joseph Cook & Son, Birmingham, 1908, the ring inlaid with red, blue, grey & brown hardstone/granite slivers placed within scroll & geometric design, flanked to both sides with bright cut foliate decoration with central circular vacant cartouche, the silk tartan covered box opening to reveal a green velvet pedestal lining, the silk cushioned inner lid with Glasgow retailers stamp, gross weight 0.48 tr.oz.* Condition: Napkin ring near mint condition, outer box tartan lining with damage.
A rare Greek terracotta and attic glazed Exaleiptron, circa 520B.C., of compressed bun and ring form, the inverted rim with a band of alternating tongue and line decoration, the upper body with classical Athenian figures against a black attic glazed ground with feather band beneath, the lower body and flared foot bearing a good covering of black glaze, the foot decorated with one winged male and two robed figures, with matched circular cover with black inverted vase finial, decorated with Greek athletes in stretched and arched positions on a black attic ground with narrow black dotted border, 4¾in. (12.1cm.) high, 7¾in. (19.75cm.) high, cover repaired.* Condition: 10 x 12mm indent to centralised feathered band, rubbing and scratching to body, 3mm flake to tongue and line section around the well entrance, 10 x 7mm white spot to foot, 8mm chip to edge of foot, lid broken into three pieces - reglued, nibbles to edge, top roundel of finial with pieces missing, encrustation to parts of lid surface.
A rare William IV Scottish silver quaiche, Elder & Co, Edinburgh, 1833, the circular bowl with twin lug handles, resting on a conical foot, the inner bowl intricately decorated with a stag standing on cliff face within a mountain scene, 4¼in. (10.7cm.) long handle to handle, weight 2.7 tr.oz.* Condition: Very good condition, very clear marks and clear decoration.
A very rare vintage model of a Derrick crane, by Landsea Models, England, model of a crane is made from mahogany and lacquered brass fittings and stands on three cast iron bases which the crane bolts into, featuring a wonderful double pulley mechanism made from brass with ratcheted brass gears, the drive for each pulley slides back and forth so each pulley can be operated independently, one to raise and lower the lifting hook and one to raise and lower the beam/arm, complete with small brass pulleys for the cords to run in, crane dismantling to fit into its original box with slide off lid, the box retaining its original 'LANDSEA MODELS' labels, one large one to its side naming the model and showing a picture of the crane constructed and one to the end of the box, complete with original Landsea Models leaflet, advertising the models in the series, 'The Light House-The Trawler-The Motor Barge-The Crane', 'All "LANDSEA" Models are BRITISH made throughout', original price written to front of leaflet 8/6.
A rare pair of Victorian novelty Doulton Lambeth golf ball match strikers with silver collars, the silver rims hallmarked for Cornelius Saunders & Francis Shepherd, Chester, 1893, realistically sized & modelled ceramic golf balls, each impressed on base with 'Doulton Lambeth, England, 8593, Rd N9202575'. (2)* Condition: Silver rims with dents, otherwise good.
A rare 19th century French gold, enamel and shell love token, the shell with a hinged lid and hinged suspension loop, the cover inscribed 'Je Vous Aime' (I love you) in white enamel, the body with foliate gold mounts and pedestal foot with inset carnelian seal with intaglio Cupid figure, 4cm. high.
A rare cased French silver ice cream service set, c1860's, comprising of large spoon & sickle (serpe), the spoon bowl and sickle blade with intricate lion mask and foliate decoration, the silver handles with high reliefs depicting female masks with intricate floral & foliate design, cased in the original French fitted box with red velvet interior.* Condition: In excellent condition. Red silk lining with rip, outer case with little wear.
An extremely rare original Victorian Guernsey Regatta poster, dated Wednesday, July, 1864, under the Patronage of His Excellency Major-Gen. Scott, Lieutenant-Governor, Races No: 1 Silver cup, value 16 Guineas; 2 second Class Boats of any Rig; 3 Channel Islands Pilot Cutters; 4 Mackerel Boats without Counter Sterns; 5 Fishermen's Boats above 21 feet; 6 Fishermen's Boats from 15 to 21 feet; 7 Fisherman's Boats under 15 feet; 8 A Silver Cup, value £4; 9 The Fishing Ground Match; 10 Sarnian Club Cup, value £10; together with 12 rowing matches, Greasy Bowsprit. Prize a leg of Mutton and ten francs, S. Barbet, printer, Bookseller and Stationer, 25 High Street, Guernsey, 20 x 10in. (51 x 25.4cm.).
A rare North Cinema Guernsey enamel sign - Channel Island interest, rare curved enamel advertising sign 'North Cinema Guernsey's own independent cinema, top budget films only, no booking fee, Tel. St. Sampson 4262', reputedly mounted on a rubbish bin within the cinema, red & brown lettering on light blue ground, 12in. (30.7cm.) high.* Condition: In very good condition, with minor enamel chipping around mounting holes.
A rare original British Railways vintage advertising poster 'Guernsey The Sunshine Island', by Pat Nevin, c.1949, the poster depicting a first floor restaurant setting overlooking Castle Cornet, St Peter Port. Text including 'Regular sailings from Southampton and Weymouth, for illustrated brochure send 5d in stamps to Dept.PP States Publicity Committee Guernsey Channel Islands', published by British Railways (Southern Region) AD6949 A2, Printed in Great Britain by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd, London, W.I, 39½ x 24¾in. (100.5 x 63cm.)* Condition: In very good condition overall. Discolouration around edges otherwise bright, creased edges, centre folds.
A rare Continental silver cylindrical form nutmeg grater, not marked, probably Georgian, of plain form, the hinged lid opening to reveal the lift-out steel grater, 2¼in. (5.8cm.) high, weight without grater, 1.0 tr.oz.* Condition: Hinge to lid loose, allowing movement. Small dings throughout. No repairs.
The Minutes of Proceedings of the First Legislative Council of the Turks and Caicos Islands.A 19th Century hard backed ledger 21x32cm, with marbled covers and leather spine. Fully filled (some 90 pages approx) with copperplate hand written text.The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the West Indies, they lie in the Bahamas Island chain. In 1799, both the Turks and the Caicos island groups were annexed by Britain as part of the Bahamas, then in 1848 Britain designated the Turks and Caicos as a separate colony under a council President. This ledger sets out in great detail every stage of this process. It contains the minutes of all council meetings from June 1848 up to the end of October 1849. The oaths sworn, petitions, acts passed, committees appointed etc. Importantly, it contains the 'Standing Rules and Orders for maintaining order and method in the dispatch of business and in the conduct of all debates in the Council of the Turks & Caicos Islands'. This section contains 24 rules and is written in a different, very fine, copperplate hand. The text is highly formal and wordy but offers a intriguing insight into the political legislative process of the 19th century. A rare and unusual British historical document.First page reads:Minutes of Proceedings of the Legislative Council of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Turks Islands.At a session of Council Convened in pursuance of Majesty's Instructions bearing date at Windsor the twenty fifth day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand one hundred and forty eight ~ began and holden at Grand Cay one of the said Turks Islands ~ on Friday the first day of June in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and in the twelfth and thirteenth years of her Majesty's reign.Friday 1st June.Present. His Honor Frederick H. A. Forth, Esquire, President. James Misick William Hamilton John Arthur. Three of the members appointed by Her Majesty ~ andDaniel T SmithCopeland J StaniersHenry E CartwrightMembers elect ~
A rare early 19th century miniature full hunter gold cased watch by Esquillon & Delhoudens with fusee movement and verge escapement no.78526, the high purity gold case blue enamelled within a circle of pearls to the front and back, maximum diameter 26.1mm. (See illustration) Condition report: Enamel is in good condition. No pearls misssing. Some hairline cracks to enamel face. Hands in good condition.
A rare Rolex silver square cased gentleman's wristwatch with Rolex 13 ligne 15 jewel movement by Aegler the square face silvered and with black Arab numerals marking the hours, the back of the case numbered 51105 and inscribed '7 World's Record's Gold Medal' Glasgow import mark 1924. Condition report: Not working. Watch size 2.5cm x 2.5cm (3.3cm to end of bobbles).
A Rare Crown Devon 'Stockholm' Pattern Butter Dish Very good condition, lidded butter/cheese dish, marked to base 'Stockholm, Crown Devon Fieldings, Made In England' Comprises bottom tray and lid in cream ceramic with red hand painted trim with red and black stylised leaping deer amongst fir trees pattern.
A Jugendstil Enamel Copper And Brass Box A rare copper cigar/trinket box of rectangular form with four turned rivet bracket brass cornices, the sides decorated with embossed Art Nouveau floral motifs. Central locking mechanism and hinged lid decorated with with blue,green, yellow and orange ombre pebbled enamel design to centre, overlaid with whiplash seedpod embossed copper. 7 inches in length, 4 inches wide, four inches in depth, wood lined. Key missing.
Pierre Vignal (1855-1925) Original Watercolour A rare figurative watercolour on paper by Pierre Vignal. Depicting two nude female figures in an embrace on the sand as waves break on the shore. signed by the artist in umber watercolour, dated 1890 to bottom right. Complete with original double gilt edged inner mount, framed and mounted under glass. Mild foxing throughout. 8.5 x 6.5 inches
Henry Leonidas Rolfe ( British fl.1847-1881) Oil On Canvas 'Trout Catching A Fly' 1862 Framed oil on canvas depicting a pair of trout at the moment of catching fly fishing line. A rare example of Rolfe's work that portrays live subject matter rather than his more familiar nature morte works. Signed to top left 'HL Rolfe, 1862'. Label to verso 'OPJ 4093' Housed in gilt gesso frame, some areas of damage to gesso at top right of frame. Small surface scratch to bottom left. 23 x 13 inches
Football Interest Autographed Brazil 1970 World Cup Winners Shirt A rare and immaculately presented piece, framed and mounted under glass, complete with etched plaque to bottom centre, Original Nike Brasil Cotton t-shirt signed to front by Pele, Carlos, Rivellino, Jairzinho, Felix, Britto and Paizza. Wonderful collectors item. Perfect condition, Frame size 21 x 31 inches.
Liverpool Football Club Autograph Interest Rare Group Of Original Autographs From 1957 - 1978 A Rare and immaculately presented item, Housed in contemporary black gloss frame with black and white team photo and etched plaque to bottom. Autographed paper to top with the authentic autographs of Gerry Byrne 1957-69, Chris Lawler 1960-75, Tommy Smith 1962 -78, Ron Yeats 1961-71, Alf Arrowsmith 1960-68, Ian Callaghan 1959-78, Gordon Milne 1960-67, Willlie Stevenson 1962-67, Roger Hunt 1958-69, Ian St John 1961-71, Gordon Wallace 1962 -67, Geoff Strong 1964 -70, Peter Thompson 1963-73, Tommy Lawrence 1957 - 71. Perfect condition, 26 x 20 inches.
δ Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)Le Viol (Baer 209; Bloch 142)Etching, 1931, a rare, richly inked trial proof printed before steel facing, Baer cites only 3-4 impressions in this state, on wove paper, with full margins, 222 x 310mm (8 ¾ x 12 1/4in) (unframed)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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