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Hoare, Sir Richard Colt. Hints of the Topography of Wiltshire, first edition, some spotting, contemporary polished half morocco, all edges gilt, 8vo, Salisbury: Messrs Brodie and Dowding, 1818 A rare privately printed pamphlet in which Sir Richard Colt Hoare calls for wider support in his aims to document the county of Wiltshire, probably in preparation for his magnum opus, The History of Modern Wiltshire (1822-1843).
Peel, Sir Robert. The Criminal Code..., 7 volumes printed 'by direction of the Right Honourable Robert Peel, Secretary of State for the Home Department, as the Basis of the Consolidation and Amendment of the Criminal Law', comprising; Coining, 1825; Burglary, Housebreaking, and Churchrobbing, 1826; Forgery, 1826; Game Laws, 1828; Simple Larceny, Robbery, Stolen Goods, Fraud, Mischief, Restitution, and Compensation, 2 volumes bound in 3, 1828; all with spotting, contemporary half calf, worn, folio, London: George Eyre and Andrew Strahan (7) RARE. During his time as Home Secretary, Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) introduced a number of important reforms. Those to criminal law included the establishing of a Metropolitan Police Force and what became known as the 'Peel Acts' that were passed between 1827 and 1832. These Acts involved a simplification of existing statues and were the product of this earlier failed proposal to codify the criminal law.
Mitchell, Gladys. Original handwritten working manuscript for her novel 'The Greenstone Griffins' (published 1983), on lined paper, including revised pieces, blue and black biro pen, signed on first and second leaves, with a note to Ruth Sheath, the dedicatee, on the revised portions, 'Dear Ruth Could you add these bits to what you've got? Love Gladys', in total 143 leaves, 300mm x 210mm, Corfe Mullen, February, 1983 A rare opportunity to purchase a working manuscript of detective fiction featuring Mrs Lestrange Bradley, who first appeared in Speedy Death (1929).
REVISED DESCRIPTION: A rare American Marine Corp knife signed Collins & Co Model 'Carsons Raiders' Knife 9.25 inch clip-point blade signed 'Collins & Co Legitimus made in USA No 18' twin lines carved near the back edge to both sides, brass cross-guard with ball finials and hard rubber grips held by five rivets, complete with its original tooled leather scabbard embossed with 'Collins & Co Legitimus' and an arm wielding a hammer above a crown
LINDA M GRYNER: THE CHANTECLER AND OTHER RARE POULTRY BREEDS, 1996, 1st edn, orig card wraps + DR W C CAREFOOT: CREATIVE POULTRY BREEDING, 2005 reprint, limited edition (300), numbered, orig cl, d/w + IAN KAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO EXHIBITION POULTRY, 1988, vol 1, orig card wraps + IAN KAY: THE MINI ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF EXHIBITION POULTRY, [nd], orig card wraps + W POWELL-OWEN: THE WELSUMMER, 2004 reprint, orig card wraps + LES DOWDLE: THE PLYMOUTH ROCK, 2005, 1st edn, orig card wraps + DR W F HOLLANDER: ABC'S OF POULTRY GENETICS, 1990, orig ptd card wraps + FRED P JEFFREY: BANTAM BREEDING AND GENETICS, 1977, 2nd edn, orig cl, d/w + VICTORIA ROBERTS (ED): BRITISH POULTRY STANDARDS, 2009, orig laminated bds (9)
A rare circa 1910 'The Great Naval Eclipse' poster, published by 'The National Union of Conservative & Constitutional Associations', printed by David Allen & Sons Ltd., 76 x 102cm, (tears); together with after Barnett Freedman, '15 Inch Gun Turret HMS Repulse...', printed by The Baynard Press, lithographic poster, 76 x 102cm, (tears), both unframed. (2)
FREEDMAN (Barnett): 'In Winter & In Summer You Can Be Sure of Shell..'; rare accordian-folding peepshow diorama from a design by Freedman, comprising eight colour litho card sections with paper sides, reading 'Be Up to Date Shellubricate', conjunctions of a few folds with old tape repairs or tears, but largely a good example of a rare item. (1)
FREEDMAN (Barnett): A rare collection of nine proof sets of various works illustrated by Barnett Freedman, each with presentation inscriptions from Freedman to various associates in printing and commerce to include: boxed set of rough proofs for 'War & Peace', inscribed 'to Jack & Olivia Beddington' dated 1938; four further volumes inscribed to the same recipients, 'for Lavengro', 'Jane Eyre', 'Oliver Twist' and 'Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I'; Jack Beddington was Assistant General Manager & Director of Publicity for Shell-Mex and BP during the 1930s; together with two proof sets for Freedman's 'Anna Karenina', one inscribed 'to Harry Yoxall', Chairman of Conde Naste Publications in the 1930s and the other 'to Harry Carter', Typographer for Curwen Press and Nonesuch Press during the same period; together with a volume of proof plates for 'Wuthering Heights' inscribed 'to Mary from Barnett, 1944' and a group of eight lithographs from his edition of 'Oliver Twist', one inscribed to lower margin 'to Iris Eyles', dated 1943. (9)
COACHING/DRIVING PERIODICAL: THE HUB: Nine bound volumes of this rare American coaching/driving periodical for the years 1878, 1879, 1880, 1882, 1885, 1887, 1888, 1890 and 1891, numerous plates (some in colour), numerous wood-engraved illustrations, volumes for 1885 onwards with colour plates removed, contemp. brown quarter morocco gilt lettered, some light wear to bindings. (9)
HOLLINGSHEAD (John, of Chorley) (?): 'A Cursory View of a Proposed Canal: from Kendal to the Duke of Bridgwater's Canal, Leading to the Great Manufacturing Town of Manchester..'; no imprint or date, London (?), 1769, 12mo, period quarter calf, disbound, upper board detached, 56 p.p., with folding frontis map dated 1869. Early manuscript attribution of the work to John Hollingshead at base of title, dated in same hand at head, March 1771. Rare. (1)
EARLY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: 'The Automobile Commercial Vehicle Review..: A Monthly Review Devoted to the Furtherance of the Use of Self-Propelled Vehicles for Business Purposes..'; No.1 for February 1903 to Vol.3, No.25 for August 1905. Three volumes. 4to, contemp. burgundy half morocco gilt, extrems a little rubbed else VG. Numerous illustrations from photographs and wood engravings. A short run of this rare and early English periodical relating to commercial vehicles. (3)
BUGATTI CATALOGUE 1910: 'Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim Alsace, 1910. Rare early catalogue from the first year of Bugatti production. 8vo, orig. black card covers with colour printed onlay central to upper, manufacturer's name in raised lettering at head in red, 16 p.p. with black and white illustrations, 4 p.p. left blank for notes at rear, some light thumbing and handling wear, else VG. (1)
BROADSIDE: GURNEY'S STEAM CARRIAGE: 'The New Invented Steam Carriage..'; London, J. Pitts Printer, Toy & Marble Warehouse, 6 Great St. Andrew Street, Seven Dials, (circa 1825?); folio broadside notice, approx. 370 x 500mm, printed to one side, large woodcut illustration at head with text in four columns, some light creases and folds, small perforation to upper centre without loss to text, some light browning and foxing else VG, rare; together with a related caricature print, pub. J. Fairburn, July 1827, titled 'Gurney's New Steam Carriage..', approx. 450 x 280mm, framed and glazed. (2)
SPITFIRE HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINER: An original working documentary brochure prepared 'to illustrate the salient features of the Spitfire's Mk.VIII and IX Trainer Conversions..'. Small folio document in printed blue card covers, four tipped-in photographic illustrations and detailed type-written specifications, a few accompanying diagrams, one leaf of technical notes in pencil loosely inserted at rear. A rare manufacturer's working document relating to the Mk.VIII conversion. (1)
SCHNEIDER TROPHY ARCHIVE: A wide-ranging collection of material relating to the Schneider Trophy, to include: a loose leaf album containing seventy seven period black and white press photographs of scenes around Calshot at the Schneider Trophy event over various years, late 1920s-early 1930s: many images annotated in pencil or with type-written captions affixed to versos, extracts of various contemporary periodicals inserted at rear with articles reporting the event and including some of the photographic images present; rare Official Programme for the Schneider Trophy Race held at Bournemouth on Wednesday September 10 1919 (this race was won by the Italian team in foggy conditions: they were later disqualified and the race was declared void); Gloster Aircraft Magazine, Christmas number for Jan.-Feb. 1927, with Schneider Cup Race Review; Southern Railway brochure advertising rates to Schneider Trophy event (1929?); 'Midnight Cabaret Programme for White Star Line Ship Homeric..', for the 1931 Schneider Trophy Contest; a second Southern Railway Schneider Cup Trains Timetable for 1931; Official Souvenir Programmes for the years 1929 and 1931, both issued by Gale & Polden; Royal Aero Club Schneider Seaplane Race Map, with course over-printed onto conventional sea chart in red, green and blue; two commemorative reports published by 'Flight' magazine; Royal Aero Club Schneider Cup Victory Banquet Ticket, 1927; 1929 Schneider Trophy Race Postcard, postmarked aboard the 'R.M.S. Arcadean' and dated 11 September 1929, printed results form on reverse with manuscript entries; miscellaneous other related periodicals and pamphlets; to also include: three volumes of the Official Air Ministry Aeronautical Research Committee Reports and Memoranda on the Schneider Trophy Contests for the years 1927 and 1931 (two copies). (Small quantity)
MATCHBOX LABEL TRADE CATALOGUES: A group of three rare trade catalogues for a Japanese matchbox label manufacturer, all 8vo, bound in thin paper wrappers, ribbon-tied to spines, one with printed label 'Match Label Including 400 Different Kinds, Kobe, Japan..'; and another 'Koyekisha, Tokyo, Japan..'; numerous colour printed samples in each, contents generally sound, Meiji Period, circa 1870-1910. (3)
After Sybil Andrews and Cyril Power, 'Football', a rare 1933 London Transport poster, printed by The Baynard Press, 101 x 62.5cm; together with two further London Transport 'This Week in London' posters, after Althea Willoughby, 101 x 63cm, all unframed. (3) Condition Report: minor defects only. They are originals, backed on linen, 1930's can be rolled into tubes.
JAPANESE KIMONO DESIGNS: A group of twenty four ribbon-bound, Japanese-style Fukuro Toji, each volume containing ten leaves, colour-woodblock printed to both sides, differing designs to paper covers of most volumes, each vol measuring approx. 6.5 x 9.5", some light wear and browing, else VG. Rare. (24)
A Rare Aesthetic Movement Highly Carved Cabinet Cupboard In Oak. The top has three leaded top doors with carved geometric panels below, crisply carved. The top has three panels carved with a Japanese style decoration. The cupboards are supported by 'L' shaped iron hinges of simple form. The base has three large drawers with unusual steel ring pull handles. The sides are finely carved to match the front of the cupboard. Terminates on a square reeded type leg. Carved & signed to the sides, Makers name 'J.C.Sowerby' Dated 1886. Similar to pieces sold by Libertys Of London in the late 19th Century. 70'' in height, 18'' in depth & 79.5'' in width.
Steiff Light Golden Plush Centre Seam Teddy Bear, early 20th century, fully jointed, hump back, boot button eyes, pronounced shaved snout with hand stitched black nose and mouth, elongated arms, cream felt pads, rare centre seam body stuffed with wood shavings, Steiff button to ear; 15.5 inches high; (some patches of wear, mainly to head and arms, general age wear, some light degradation of filling to tops of arms, holes to felt pads)
Rare English Delftware Early 17th Century Bottle Shaped Vase, finely decorated in underglazed blue depicting two Chinese Scholars in a traditional garden setting. Copied at the period from a Chinese ming original. Attached to base an old label which states '200 year old vase in 1855' 8.5'' in height. Circa 1640's
Rare Wedgwood Painted Arts & Crafts Pottery Two Handled Vase, finely decorated with the vine and trelles pattern on an ivory ground. Marked to the base in underglazed blue Wedgwood, also numbered 183 & artists monogram. P with a leaf design in green. Circa 1920's. 9.5'' in height, 10'' in diameter
- Rare UK built motorcycle in good running condition - Extensively restored over the last few years The 248cc Indian Brave was manufactured for the American company by Brockhouse in Southport Lancashire, better known in the UK at the time as the manufacturer of the Corgi. The Brave employed a side valve single cylinder engine built, unusually for the time, in unit with a three speed gearbox supplied by Albion which was housed in a rigid frame with undamped telescopic forks. Initially it was only offered in the States, although by 1954 it, together with a second model equipped with a pivoted fork, were available on the home market. Production ceased at the end of 1955, although machines were still available for purchase in 1956. The Brave offered performance comparable to its rivals such as the BSA C10L but failed to establish itself in the market and consequently are rare today. This example of the rigid version has benefited from a full restoration and is described as being in very good condition cosmetically and good condition mechanically. It is offered with a Swansea V5C.
- Single family ownership from new and just 64,000 miles - Always garaged and recently recommissioned after 12 years' slumber - Sand cloth trim, detailed maintenance booklet, MOT'd into March 2016 Further Info: Finished in gleaming Cherry Red with Sand cloth trim and having covered a mere 64,000 careful miles, this rare find has been family owned from new (grandfather, then grandson). The Horizon has been kept garaged and all works carried out over the years have been documented in the back of the maintenance booklet. She has recently undergone a re-commissioning service since her "retirement" in 2003. Most Sunbeams and Horizons, bit the dust years ago, but this car is particularly clean and fresh, which is testament to the dedication of two real Talbot enthusiasts and must surely be one of the best preserved examples left in the UK. Offered with original book pack, Horizon repair manuals, dealer brochures and a number of previous MOT certificates up to 2003 along with a fresh MOT until March 2016. There is an added bonus of a boot full of Talbot spare parts too!
- 1 of 4,200, entered from the estate of the late Richard Colton Esq. - Last main dealer service at 72,845 miles (now showing 80,100) - 4.3 litre V8 (306bhp/302lbft), Black leather, MOT'd till Nov 2015 Further Info: Notable as the first AMG model to be manufactured (rather than completed) at the famous tuner's Affalterbach facility, the C43 was also the first C-Class to be powered by Mercedes-Benz's mighty M113 engine. Developing a quoted 306bhp / 302lbft of torque, the naturally aspirated V8 was allied to five-speed automatic transmission. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and an electronically limited 155mph, the super saloon was only in production from 1997-2000 by which time some 4,200 had been sold worldwide. The late Richard Colton became the fourth owner of chassis 842479 when he bought it through Mercedes-Benz's Signature Used Cars scheme for £16,855 on March 4th 1999. The accompanying documentation includes a service booklet which shows that the C43 AMG underwent maintenance work at 13,542, 27,789, 29,271, 41,814, 45,771, 55,963, 67,492 and 72,845 miles. The super saloon's odometer currently shows some 80,100 miles. Riding on AMG alloys and trimmed in Black leather, this rare high-performance Mercedes-Benz is offered for sale with book pack, sundry invoices and MOT certificate valid until November 2015.
- Supplied new by Rob Walkers of Bournemouth with supporting paperwork - 65,380 recorded miles, two former keepers and current ownership since 1989 - Dry stored for many years, engine runs but car needs recommissioning Further Info: Better known for his motor racing activities, whisky heir Rob Walker also owned a chain of garages. Sold new by Rob Walkers (Bournemouth) Ltd to J.C. Pfister Esq of Wimborne on 7th April 1973 at a cost of £2,134.53, chassis 003291 was road registered as 'ERU 491L' twelve days later. Originally finished in Rosso Palermo with Beige upholstery, the Lancia belonged to Miss Janine Styles of Poole for some twelve years before entering the current ownership on 17th September 1989. An accompanying 'Warranty and Service Vouchers' booklet shows that the Fulvia Zagato 1.3S underwent maintenance work at 1,204, 4,346, 8,786, 16,074 and 21,282 miles, while an expired MOT certificate issued on August 20th 1984 lists an odometer reading of 65,244 miles. Dry stored for much of the past twenty-six years, the Lancia's odometer currently shows some 65,380 miles. Fed by twin Solex carburettors, its engine has recently been coaxed back into life but the whole car will require thorough recommissioning. Although, not currently fitted the rear bumpers come with it as do some replacement rear light units. Deeming the bodywork, paintwork and interior trim to be in 'good' order, the vendor adds that the 1298cc engine and five-speed manual gearbox 'seem sound'. A potentially rewarding project, this rare Fulvia Zagato 1.3S is offered for sale with copy sales invoice, manufacturer's warranty card, numerous service / repair invoices and V5C registration document.
- MOT'd till May 2016, owned since 2009 and 78,250 recorded miles - New radiator and cylinder head overhaul within the last 1,000 miles - Engine reputedly uprated to c.250bhp, original handbook Further Info: Conceived as a rival to the Porsche 944 Turbo and Lotus Esprit Turbo, the Renault GTA V6 Turbo made its UK debut in 1986. The work of Renault's recently acquired subsidiary Alpine (a company with a formidable competition pedigree), the newcomer was notable for its low kerb weight (1180kg) and aerodynamically efficient silhouette (cd 0.29). Based around a steel backbone chassis equipped with all-round independent double-wishbone suspension, front / rear ant-roll bars, ventilated disc brakes and rack and pinion steering, the 2+2 coupe was principally bodied using fibreglass. Longitudinally rear-mounted, its alloy 2.5 litre SOHC V6 engine was force-fed by a Garrett T3 turbocharger and allied to five-speed manual transmission. With a quoted 200bhp and 210lbft of torque on tap, the French supercar was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds, 0-100mph in 16.0 seconds and 155mph. A rare sight on UK roads, just 344 right-hand drive GTA V6 Turbos are thought to have been sold between 1986 and 1990. Finished in Renault Yellow with black leather upholstery and grey carpets, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in 'good' condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 78,300 miles from new, 'F55 PLW' is further thought to have been 'chipped' to c.250bhp with a consequent gain in performance. Although, there is no paperwork on file to substantiate this modification, we are informed that the coupe 'certainly feels as if it has been'. Riding on upgraded alloy wheels, the Renault also boasts electric tinted windows, electric mirrors and power assisted steering. While to the engine bay it sports a set of blue SAMCO hoses. A handwritten note on file suggests that the 2+2-seater was repainted during 2004. Treated to a new radiator, refurbished alternator and cylinder head overhaul within the last 1,000 miles, 'F55 PLW' has been sparingly used since entering the current ownership in 2009. A rare and much underrated car, the GTA V6 Turbo still has the potential to embarrass more modern machinery. Indeed, Classic & Sportscar magazine has previously nominated the model as 'A Classic You Should Buy Now'. A rare beast, 'F55 PLW' was reviewed in the September 2007 issue of Classic Cars magazine and is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until May 2016 plus an original owner's manual and sundry bills / paperwork.
- Supplied new via Hancock Ford Horsham and one former keeper - Rare surviving Chasseur model and finished in Mercury Grey metallic - 23 service entries, 20 previous MOT certificates and 52,000 recorded miles. Further info: Instantly recognisable by its XR4i style bumpers and full length factory fitted roof rack, the "Chasseur" estate was introduced in March 1989 and has become one of the rarest collectable Special Edition Sierra models. Owned by a fastidious, retired Ford motor engineer for some 24 years, this well preserved and particularly smart example, is finished in Mercury Grey. Understandably, the owner would not entrust the care of his beloved Sierra to any of his former colleagues. Therefore he has meticulously maintained it himself throughout his ownership, with no fewer than 23 service entries in the service booklet. The wonderful history file also contains 20 previous MOT test certificates, along with a signed letter from the owner to confirm the low mileage of 52,000 miles. Also on file are a number of dealer invoices plus an original "Chasseur" brochure which is the icing on a very tempting cake! Surely one for the Ford collector.
- One of just 59 produced in 1966 and one of 7 known in the UK - 300 bhp with fibreglass bodywork - Imported from Arizona in 2005 and refurbished in 2010 The original Avanti was produced by Studebaker between June 1962 and December 1963 and featured Raymond Loewy inspired styling that certainly turned heads on its launch at the 1962 New York Automobile show as indeed it continues to do so today. Following Studebaker's cessation of Avanti production, the rights to continue building the model were acquired by Indiana dealers Nate and Arnold Altman and Leo Newman who introduced the Avanti II in 1965. The Avanti II was powered by a 327 CID (5.4-litre) Corvette engine which produced some 300hp - enough to endow the fibreglass bodied car with excellent performance. Finished in Gold with Brown interior, this automatic transmission example is understood to have enjoyed just 6 owners from new. Imported from Arizona in 2005, we are advised refurbishment works were carried out in 2010 and the vendor now rates the bodywork as "superb" with the engine, paintwork, transmission, electrics and interior being "excellent". Displaying an unwarranted 20,564 miles on its odometer this rare and highly individual motor car is one of just 59 produced in 1966 and believed to be one of just 7 resident in the UK. An advanced design for its time, the car is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document and is expected to possess a fresh MoT by the time of sale.
- Rare RHD example and 1 of just 12 survivors known to the DVLA - Only 3 former keepers and believed genuine 46,300 miles, Tan vinyl upholstery - Highly original and fresh 'no advisories' MOT till July 2016 Further Info: Introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show, the NSU Prinz 4 was a rival to the likes of the Fiat 500 and Mini 850. Powered by a rear-mounted, air-cooled 598cc twin-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the newcomer was reputedly capable of over 70mph. Joining Auto Union and Audi as part of the Volkswagen stable in 1969, NSU stopped making its own cars four years later - the neatly packaged Prinz being deemed a sales threat to the VW Beetle and upcoming Golf. One of just twelve survivors known to the DVLA, 'DKJ 291K' is believed to have covered a mere 46,300 miles from new. A notably late example that is said to be 'highly original' and to have had the benefit of 'remedial servicing and maintenance as and when required', the NSU is described by the vendor as being in 'good' condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork, Beige paintwork and Tan vinyl upholstery. Rare and increasingly collectible, this delightful Prinz 4L is offered for sale with a 'no advisories' MOT certificate valid until July 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle does not have a spare set of keys. - Major service in March 2015 and MOT'd till February 2016 - Main agent and specialist stamped service booklet (8 in total) - Black leather, removable steel sunroof, original wallet / service booklet Further Info: Only in production from 1992 to 1995, the Porsche 968 was among the best-handling cars of its generation. Credited with developing some 240hp and 305Nm, the model's 3-litre engine was allied to either six-speed manual or four-speed Tiptronic transmission. Fast as well as sure-footed all variants were claimed to be capable of over 150mph. Supplied new by Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow, Cheshire, 'L972 CVM' is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition with regard to its 3-litre engine, Tiptronic gearbox, electrical equipment, Black leather upholstery, Guards Red paintwork and bodywork. Reportedly treated to a major service in March 2015 which included a new battery, brake fettling (new fluid and pads) and transmission oil / filter change, the 2+2-seater is further understood to possess 'eight stamps (seven main agent and one specialist)' in its accompanying service booklet. Fitted with electric windows, CD player and a removable electric steel sunroof this rare Porsche is also complete with its original wallet with manuals, spare keys, boot net (to hold the roof panel), V5C, and MOT valid until February 2016.
Lovingly cared for over the years by just 3 fastidious custodians, she comes with a documented service history booklet with 13 service stamps and a binder of corresponding invoices and a number of previous MOT test certificates. Generously specified, with cross spoke alloys, electric sunroof, climate control and even a period Nokia car phone, this gorgeous example of the E34 can only be described as "stunning". The E34 dashboard feels like it has been hewn from pure granite and the doors close like a bank vault. Compared to the similar Mercedes E class models of the day, these early E34 5 Series models are great value and it's no wonder that they are fast becoming a shrewd classic car buy. Showing a very low 87000 miles and having lived a relatively sheltered life, this lovely and rare early E34 (analogue dash model) is finished in arguably the best colour combination of Calypso Red metallic with virtually unmarked anthracite cloth.
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