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Lot 458
Saudi Arabia: Photographs and Documents of Saudi Royalty and the King Khalid Military City Photographs and documents of Saudi Royalty and the King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia, comprising: "Ground Breaking Ceremony", 1978, photograph album 117 colour photographs, c.8 x 13cm, each numbered, dated 31st January or 1st February, showing the ceremony itself and preparations, including various photographs of royalty, other dignitaries and one of Robert Azzi in the process of taking the photograph described below, several photographs feature in the work A New City is Born; Azzi, Robert King Khalid and Prince Fahd at Ceremony, photograph, signed, 61 x 46cm, taken on 1st December at the Dedication at Hafar Al Batin during the Ground Breaking Ceremony through the glass partition in a car, one of five artist's proofs given to Azzi, signed by Azzi (unnumbered) and David Rose who prepared the proof and inscribed by Azzi: "For Nils - with best wishes, + thanks!!"; [Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation, and others?] A New City is Born 1977-1978. [N.p., n.d.] 8vo, original green cloth, dust-jacket, RARE: no copies found on Copac or OCLC, probably produced as a small run, containing numerous printed photographs; US Army Engineer Division - Middle East Briefing on Construction Program for King Khalid Military City. [Al Batin], 1976. Technical document pre-dating the Ground Breaking Ceremony, labelled "Copy No. 14", 25 x 29cm, including , 41 un-indexed colour models, artist's impressions, aerial views, highly detailed maps and plans relating to the construction of the city; US Army Corps of Engineers Middle East Division King Khalid Military City, Al Batin - Project Plan Update June 1978. [Al Batin], 1978. Technical document published shortly after the Ground Breaking Ceremony, 2 volumes, each 24 x 28cm (collection) Note: The King Khalid Military City was built between 1974 and 1986 along Saudi Arabia's border with Kuwait, by the US Army at the request of the Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation. The Ground Breaking Ceremony marked the beginning of construction on 1st February 1978, and was attended by King Khalid, Crown Prince Fahd and Prince Sultan among others.
Lot 106
Kafka, Franz Das Schloss: Roman. München: Kurt Wolff, 1926. First edition, 8vo., publisher's blue cloth, title label on the upper cover and the spine, top edge stained blue, spine faded, book plate of J. R. Dickinson Note: Although issued in a dust wrapper, copies with the dust wrapper are extremely rare.
Lot 613
Orkney & Shetland - Edmondston, Eliza Sketches and Tales of the Shetland Islands. Edinburgh: Sutherland & Knox / London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1856. 8vo, morocco gilt spine over boards, soiling, date in biro to title-page, erased ownership signature to title-page, RARE: Copac lists only three copies in UK academic libraries
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Lot 528
China - Adachi, Koruku Choan Shiseki no Kenku. Research on the Historical Remains of Chang'an. Tokyo, 1933. First edition, 2 volumes, 27 x 20cm., black & white illustrations, 5 foldouts, map in pocket, 12pp. text in booklet, separate volume containing 170 loose black and white collotype plates, Japanese text, original boards and cloth-backed boards, bindings rather worn Note: Rare. Two volume report on the historical remains in and around the ancient Chinese capital of Chang'an comprising the results of the author's investigation of the area in 1908-11. A definitive work on the condition of the archaological and historical sites in the Xi'an area at the start of the 20th century.
Lot 352
Botanical & other local natural history guide books, a collection of 22 volumes, including Forster, T.F. Flora Tonbrigensis, or a Catalogue of Plants growing Wild in the Neighbourhood of Tonbridge Wells. 1816. hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary calf, rebacked, corners rubbed; Pownall, Henry Some Particulars relating to the History of Epsom. Epsom, 1825, hand-coloured frontispiece & 5 plates, original cloth, plates foxed, worn; Smith, George Edwards A Catalogue of Rare or Remarkable Phaenogamous Plants, collected in South Kent. 1829. 6 hand-coloured plates, later wrappers; another copy, 5 (of 6) hand-coloured plates, later half morocco, original wrappers bound in, rubbed; Hargrove, E. The History of the Castle, Town and Forest of Knaresbrough. York, 1782, 12mo, plates, contemporary calf; Luxford, George A Flora of the Neighbourhood of Reigate, Surrey. 1838, 8vo, folding map, original cloth, rubbed; Luxford, G. Another copy, interleaved & extensively annotated, folding map, half calf, very worn, covers detached; Cowell, M.H. A Floral Guide for East Kent. Faversham, 1839, map, half morocco, 2 leaves repaired, worn; Babington, Charles C. Primitae Florae Sarnicae, or an Outline of the Flora of the Channel Islands. 1839, original quarter cloth, rubbed; [Hayling Island] The Guide to Haying Island. Hayling, [c.1843], 8vo, map, plates, half calf, worn; Buxton, Richard A Botanical Guide to the Flowering Plants, Ferns, Mosses and Algae... within Sixteen Miles of Manchester. 1849, original cloth; Cullen, W.H. Flora Sidostiensis, or a Catalogue of the plants indigenous to the Vicinity of Sidmouth. Sidmouth, 1849, contemporary cloth; Lees, Edwin The Botany of the Malvern Hills. [c.1850], inscribed "from the author", original cloth; Ravenshaw, Thomas F. A New List of the Flowering Plants and Ferns growing wild in the County of Devon. 1860, inscribed "from the author" on endpaper, original cloth; Paley, F.A. A List of Four Hundred WIld Flowering Plants being a Contribution to the Flora of Peterborough. Peterborough, 1860, later cloth; Brewer, J.A. Flora of Surrey. 1863, 2 maps in pockets, contemporary half calf, annotated, slightly rubbed; Linton, W.J. The Ferns of the English Lake Country. 1865, original cloth; Gissing, T.W. Materials for a Flora of Wakefield. 1867, presentation copy "With Compts. of the author, To the Editor of the Wakefield Free Press", original cloth;Roper, F.C.S. Flora of Eastbourne. 1875, original cloth, extensively annotated; Chanter, J.R. Lundy Island. [pc.1877], folding map, original cloth; Lobley, J.L. Hampstead Hill. 1889, plates, later cloth; Lester-Garland, L.V. A Flora of the Island of Jersey. 1903, folding map, original cloth; sold not subject to return
Lot 325
2 rare printed items, comprising, Lund, John The Newcastle Rider, or, Ducks and Pease: to which is added The Cobler and Parson, The Kentish Parson, The [P]awn-broker in the Coal-pit and Jack Smart. York: Printed by J. Kendrew, [c. 1800]. 12mo, pp.24 including printed wrappers, 2 woodcut tail-pieces and one illustration in the text, a bit browned, outer pages soiled and rubbed, overstitched, [COPAC: 1 copy at Aberdeen; WorldCat adds no other, not listed in ESTC]; The Mariner's Concert , being a New Collection of the most favorite Sea Songs, written and sung by Dibden [sic], Dignum, Fawcett, &c. and sung at the places of public amusement in the year 179[?7]. London: Printed by J. Evans, [1797]. 4to, pp. 8, woodcut vignette on title, poorly printed on cheap paper with slight consequent browning, early twentieth-century blue buckram, [ESTC T84939, 3 copies] (2)
Lot 960
Nicholas Dixon (British, 1645-1708), a portrait miniature on vellum of an unknown gentleman, signed with gilt monogram 'ND' and dated 1668, depicted with blue robe and white lace jabot, in original gold case, the image 5.5cm high. Footnote; this rare miniature predates by 5 years Nicholas Dixon's appointment as King's Limner to Charles II in 1673. It echoes some of the finest work he carried out alongside Samuel Cooper capturing the beauties and nobility of The Restoration Court. It also dates from exactly the same year as his jewel like small work 'A Lady, possibly Lady Ann Rich, nee Cavendish and later 5th Countess of Exeter, with a youth and a black page' in the Burghley Collection.
Lot 725
BOX 125 - MIXED SPIRITSSierra Milenario CafeBVLand Liquor YUZUGold Advocaat 14%Dolce by Cello CoccoMerlet Crème de Poire - Pear LiqueurAltstädter Doppelkorn 38%Talisker StormMajestät WeinbrandDiplomatico Mantuano Bacoo Dominican Rum 8 yearClan MacgregorEagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Lot 721
BOX 121 - MIXED SPIRITSCR&F Reserva Extra Wild Turkey ForgivenZigum Mezcal AnejoKirin Whisky Fuji-Sanroku 50 DegreeThree Barrels VSOP Rare Old French BrandySaentis Malt- Plum Malt Liqueur - Fruit Liqueur EditionBello LimoncelloRatu Dark RumCo-op White Rum Walton Blended Scotch WhiskyMarie Brizard AnisetteCANTARES DE PORTUGAL "LICOR DE CHOCOLATE E GINJA"
Lot 732
BOX 132 - MIXED SPIRITSRich & Rare Reserve Canadian WhiskyEl Dorado Demerara Rum - 8 YO RumSierra SpicedOuzo 38% Vedrenne Creme de CassisVieux Garcon Cognac V.S.Saentis Malt - Swiss Alpine Whisky - Cask 1208The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish WhiskeyGlenroger's Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 YOMarc de Bourgogne "Authentique" Jacoulot vieilli 7 ansGrappa Müllerthurgau Barrigue Rovere Carvo Chocolate
Lot 651
BOX 51 - SPANISH SHERRYLustau Pedro Ximenez San EmilioLustau Moscatel EmilinLustau Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlucar Almacenista Cueva JuradoLustau Palo Cortado de Jerez Almacenista Cayetano del PinoVermut Lustau Red VermouthLustau Rare Amontillado EscuadrillaLustau Fino JaranaPedro Ximenez Viña 25Oloroso Rio ViejoFino La InaLustau Palo Cortado PeninsulaLustau Oloroso del Puerto Almacenista González Obregón
Lot 741
BOX 141 - MIXED SPIRITSJ.Wray GoldJelzin Liqueur AppleLörch Navelina Orangen GeistBauer's Heiße Hexe Zwetschken-Zimt-Likör mit InländerRumTsilili TsipouroVSOP Rare Fine ChampagneVerum Aguardiente de Uva Airen de HierbasAltstädter Korn 32%Islay Mist Deluxe Blended Scotch WhiskyHaselnuss SpirituoseBodegas Fundador Supremo Aged in 12 YRS Old PX Sherry CasksPenderyn Single Malt Madeira Cask Finish
Lot 71
***PLEASE NOTE: CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION SHOULD READ***AN IRISH PAINTED PINEWOOD LINEN PRESS, 18TH CENTURY, with panelled doors and drawers flanked by outset columns. 202cm high, 150cm wideMakers of Vernacular Furniture intended for large farmhouses in southern Ireland during the 19th century, often vied with each other to produce the most decorative and innovative pieces. This cupboard represents the zenith of that inspirational tradition, and displays a fusion of architectural features, which include multiple raised fielded panels to the doors, which probably reflects the strong relationship which Ireland had with its ally Spain. The finely reeded columns each side of the doors are surmounted with original paint work schemes, including lozenges across the frieze, chequer-work interior detail, and dappled paint work in the interior. Internally, a pierced frieze borders the shelves to create a decorative surround or theatre for pottery to be displayed in. This piece is rare in having its original painted finish and intact woodwork, in such varied forms, and as such it represents an extremely rare survival of imaginative and ebullient Irish decorative furniture.Dr. D.B Cotton
Lot 95
AN IRISH GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD SQUARE PIANO, the case decorated with checkered stringing and opening to reveal a hand painted panel above the keyboard decorated with a central cartouche containing the maker's name ''Southwell, Dublin and London'' flanked by floral swags, raised on a rectangular base and turned legs with brass castors. 86.5cm high, 176cm wide, 60.5cm deep''It is a little appreciated fact that Ireland made a considerable contribution to the development of that most universal of musical instruments, the Pianoforte. The ingenuity of Dublin's principal pianoforte builder at the close of the eighteenth century, William Southwell, was to exert an increasing influence on manufacturers on both sides of the Irish Sea and eventually across the whole of Europe. In fact few histories of the pianoforte omit his name. Instruments by William Southwell in the 1790's are rare, this being the decade in which he took out a patent on an outstanding innovation in the square piano, which would prove to be of immense commercial significance. Throughout most of the Eighteenth Century the standard compass (number of notes) of harpsichords and pianofortes was five octaves, until the 1790's when fashion and musical compositions began to demand instruments with 'the additional notes'. To increase the compass of a grand pianoforte is a simple technical matter, but in the square piano however, it becomes a problem of some complexity, for the ranges of the strings and the keyboard must expand in two different directions. This causes difficulties in string scaling and gives rise to an untenable reduction in the size of the soundboard. William Southwell solved the problem brilliantly by running the extra half octave under the soundboard, with the hammers emerging through an aperture to strike the strings. This system was eventually adopted by all makers of square pianos and Southwell patented it in Dublin and London in 1794. Taken from ''Beethoven, Hayden, and the Irish Genius: William Southwell of Dublin'' by Alec Cobbe in ' The Irish Arts Review Yearbook 1997, Volume 13'.
Lot 116
AN IRISH GOLD AND CORAL BABY'S RATTLE, Dublin c.1770, makers mark ST, hung with bells, the whistle with neo-classical decoration with a crested medallion suspended from swaged husks draped from paterae, with coral** teething piece and a loop for a ribbon. 14cm The crest is that of Fitzgerald and the query is who of this name could indulge in the ostentatious luxury of a gold baby's toy A likely candidate is the notorious George Robert Fitzgerald of Co. Mayo. He was a nephew of the Earl/Bishop of Derry and married in 1770 to Jane née Connolly of Castletown family, one of the richest in Ireland. Much was expected of George Robert as the Fitzgerald family conversation piece by Zoffany (1733 - 1810) in the National Gallery illustrates. He cut a dashing figure at the Court of Versailles where he acquired a taste for luxurious bijoux and dressed in a magnificent uniform as head of the Earl/Bishop volunteer corps. His operatic end by hanging in Castlebar in 1786 is well documented. He was survived by his daughter the presumed recipient of this incredibly rare object.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF CORALBidders should be advised that any lots containing or made of coral are subject to USA Fish and Wildlife regulations if they are to be imported into the USA. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
Lot 131
MINIATURE SILVER FOR A BABY HOUSE,A rare cruet stand, London c.1720, mark of David Clayton, the five-ring compartments on a stepped frame with three graduated baluster shaped castors and covers, and two original glass flasks and covers, stamped with lion passant and makers mark seven times. 10cm wideThe 18th century marked an era of retail where children themselves were seen as valuable consumers and the idea of being born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth appeared as a genuine possibility. The concept of dollhouses, which originated in Germany and Holland, took hold of Britain and skilled silversmiths created charming accessories for these miniature homes. Most English silver toys were made in London, but shops also imported items from Holland, a country that still maintains an expert level of craftsmanship in this delicate work.Although these houses offered entertainment for both children and ladies alike, they also played an important role in the education of young girls. They provided a visual display of how a lavish house should be kept, its accessories denoting the styles of the period and what was considered fashionable. This can be clearly seen in the differences between Georgian and Victorian silver toys. Whilst the first boasts a refined elegance through relatively plain designs, the fussy decoration of the latter indicates a stark change in taste. Unlike today’s toys that are often beaten and bruised with affection, the care of these silver items mirrored that taken over the real thing. For this reason the silver toys that we find now, whilst quite rare, are often in excellent condition, despite being nearly three hundred years old.Helena Carlyle
Lot 214
Britains 635 tinplate Lake Miniature Gardening fourteen Flower Beds, rockery Pond, RARE man with mower, man with roller, three Garden Gate hedge pieces (two damaged) boy for swing (reproduction), log seat, Table (G), table top (P), seven mounds, three sundials, Rambling Roses, three Sunflowers and other plants (G, some F, some damage) 1937 (277 approx.)
Lot 160
Shamrock III Americas Cup challenger 1903 RARE miniature models likely to be by Britains (not in Opie) fully painted (G-F, one side of boat damaged), Renvoize, gilt finish, dated 5.5.1903 (VG) and another maker, mounted on wheels (G), with a smaller Yacht also mounted on wheels (G-F) 1903 (4)
Lot 402
Rare Chad Valley clockwork tinplate Royal Mail van CV 1032, 1950-51, lithographed in red, with black lining, ‘ROYAL MAIL’ and GR VI crest to sides, ‘POST OFFICE 7624 HARBORNE’ to one door an ‘POST EARLY IN THE DAY’ and ‘Say it with a GREETINGS TELEGRAM’, rear opening door, c/w mechanism driving rear wheels, 10” (25.5cm) long, very good condition, couple minor scratches.
Lot 126
Road Menders, Garage Attendants and accessories with RARE Crescent Garage shop Charbens Road Roller, Hill Lampcleaner with ladder and Streetlamp, five Garage Attendants by Kew and Timpo, Kew Oil Trolly (one handle missing), eleven Garage Petrol Pumps and Accessories, five Workmen, two Braziers, two Watchmen seated, piece of Pipe etc. (G, six damaged, a few F) and a Motor Car (G) (40)
Lot 144
Britains Railwaymen three Stationmasters (one repainted), two Ticket Collectors (one arm missing), three Guards with Lamp (one retouched), four Guards with flag (two flags missing, one arm replaced) three RARE SECOND VERSION Porters from set R1 (VG), two trollies, three pieces luggage and a Fireman's Arm (four VG, eight G, ten F) (22)
Lot 219
Gardening by various makers including RARE Kew harvestable Vegetables, Cabbage Patch and Flower Beds planted with thirty-eight vegetables and seventeen flowers, Trees, Shrubs and Plants (some by CBG Mignot), six Flowers planted in Drainpipes, two different Trees with Girls on Swings, two Squirrel and three Apple Trees, two Flower Pots, two Mowers and a Roller, tinplate Bench etc. (G-F, a few damaged, one drainpipe P) (93)
Lot 364
Air Raid Precautions Taylor and Barrett set 211, 'First Aid' Air Raid Precautions civilian stretcher party wearing gas masks in original box (G, one bearer arms bent, stretcher missing, box G-F, insert card missing) RARE temporary firefighting water reservoir (G, slight damage to inside edge), lady civilian firefighter, Auxiliary Fire Service Pump on Trailer with four Firemne in gas masks and Wills ARP Cigarette Album, complete (VG-G, hose possibly not original) 1939 (10)
Lot 125
Road Menders, Garage Attendants and accessories with RARE Crescent Garage shop Charbens Road Roller, Hill Lampcleaner with ladder and Streetlamp, seven Garage Attendants by Kew and Timpo, including RARE 'Icky' figure with ESSO logo on back of jacket, six Garage Petrol Pumps and Accessories, six Workmen, Brazier, two Watchmen seated, piece of Pipe etc. (G, three damaged, a few F) and a Motor Scooter (G) (37)
Lot 215
Britains Miniature Gardening Flower Beds one hundred and twenty Flowers, RARE man with mower (handles missing), man with roller, four Sunflowers, nineteen Flower Beds, twenty-one original empty flower packets and an original box tray only (G-F, flower packets torn, box tray F) 1937 (189 approx.)
Lot 137
Britains Railway and Passengers SECOND VERSION, post-war from set R1, regular Male Passenger with pipe and Female Passenger, one Male and four Female Passengers with RARE smaller bases, including one Female with stick, colour variations and Porter with peak cap and trolley (VG, one dented) 1954 (9)
Lot 218
Gardening by various makers, five Kew Fence with floral creeper four Floral Arches, three Trellis, men with Mowers and Roller, six Trees, small French Pond and Hill Punt (seat missing) with Girl and RARE Straw Hat, double Garden Shelter, Trysting seat and two Tables, etc. (G, a few damaged) (49)
Lot 216
Britains Miniature Gardening Gardeners RARE man with Mower, three men with Rollers and one with Wheelbarrow, three Cold Frames (one cover missing), fifteen Flower Pots, two Lilies (one leaf missing), thirteen Seed Boxes, Table, reproduction table top, ten Flower Beds, three Sundials, thirty-one flowers, nineteen Mounds and thirty Crazy Paving pieces, three Hose Reels, Bench, original box for set 8MG, eight torn original packets and two Series Leaflets (G, some F, packets F, torn, box F) 1937 (141 approx.)
Lot 386
British Hollowcast Toy Soldiers, depicting History and Ceremonial and a few early French and Japanese Cavalry made in France by XR, Reka, BMC etc., Naval Brigade, Hill RARE 70mm scale Highlander dated 2.9.12 with similar Foot Guard and H size Britains Infantryman, Kuzu Gurkha, ACW, Knights and Robin Hood by Hill, Timpo, Benbros, Crescent etc. (G, some F, damaged or parts missing) (112)
Lot 412
A rare tinplate ‘Joey’ gold monoplane with Burnett RAF roundels, 1925, gold painted monoplane with flat pilot, propeller and paper RAF roundels to top wings with Burnett trademark, body with engraved THE ‘JOEY’ REGISTERED, 14” (35.5cm) long, fair condition. Not: Burnett Ltd to over the ‘Joey’ Aeroplanes from R.Joseph & Co in 1925, there was no change to the toy except for the added RAF roundels.
Lot 397
Britains Early Infantry and West India Regiment five Box Pack Infantry (F), two Valise Pack Pioneers, UNUSUAL apparently from two different size moulds, Foot Guard taller than the Fusilier (F), three mounted Grenadier Guard Officers with one man at attention (F, one hole, one leg of horse and tip of rifle missing), three officers on 'head down spindly horses' (F), set 19, West India Regiment SECOND VERSION, square bases, with early officer, one Somerset Light Infantry kneeling on guard, Best Quality, FIRST VERSION, with thirteen X series Infantry on guard (F, one leg damaged, one helmet spike missing) three Foot Guards firing with three kneeling Officers with binoculars (F, three tips of scabbards missing), one Royal Sussex, SECOND VERSION, RARE early full trouser type dated 24.2.1910 (F), three FIRST VERSION Royal Sussex repainted as Royal Marine Artillery (F) and a Goat Mascot, early paint style (F, horns missing) (48)
Lot 217
Gardening by various makers Hill double Garden Shelter Trysting seat and two Tables, Punt (seat missing) with Girl and RARE Straw Hat, Boy with Log (hand missing), Sundial, Bench, Dovecote, two Kew Fences with floral creeper, Floral Arch, Trees and Plants (including some by CBG Mignot), Topiary in Tubs, men with Mowers and Roller etc. (G, a few damaged) (47)
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