Ephemera – Emigration to the New World The Settler’s New Home^ or The Emigrant’s Location^ being a guide to emigrants in the selection of a settlement and the preliminary details of the voyage. By Sidney Smith^ London^ John Kendrick 1849. Sm 8vo^ 106pp^ original paper covers^ a little dusty^ first few pages loose^ but appears complete. Ownership signature to front cover. This appears to have been a ‘used’ volume. Rare. This is the original first edition of this work – which was re-titled the following year as ‘The Settler’s New Home^ or Whether to Go and Whither ?’ A fascinating insight into emigration to the USA and Canada at a time when the potato famine in Ireland and deprivations in the UK generally were forcing people to seek a better life on the other side of the Atlantic. The book provides a practical guide to emigrants: choice of ship^ where to go^ local climates etc etc.
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Communism and socialism group of approx 30 rare socialist and anarchist periodicals including The Social Democrat (with a fine illustration by Walter Crane)^ ‘Liberty’ – the Journal of Anarchist Communism with an article ‘Why I am a communist by William Morris’^ the Commonweal – the Official Journal of the Socialist League’^ Socialist Standard and others. 1920s/30s. Note: sold as a collection not subject to return.
ERNEST NISTER CHILDREN`S BOOK. "My Own Picture Book and How to Make It". 7 sheets col illus, and 3 sheets b/w ready to be cut out (in pocket) and 1 sheet already cut out and placed in the correct places in book, orig cl-backed col pict glazed bds, 4to, no 1860 vg, rare example with all parts complete.
A rare George III pair case verge pocket watch having tortoiseshell outer case internally painted with sprig pattern, the inner watch having gilt metal case, white enamel dial with Roman hou andr, Arabic minute numerals and a bullseye crystal, the hinged front enclosing a profusely carved and engraved balance and cock, flared square columns and signed for Edmund Edmonds, London 1772 View on staceyauction.com
A box of Stereoscope Slides marked binocular slides, containing 6 bundles of slide, incl. 4 of Scotland, 13 of London and English scenes, 13 of animals, 2 of Ireland, two more of animals and an unusually rare one of China - Chinese criminals in the Viceroys Yemen, now used as a jail, Tien-Tsin - China
MEDICAL. A RARE CREAMWARE INFANT FEEDING CUP OF INVERTED BALUSTER SHAPE WITH MOULDED OGEE HANDLE, THE SCROLLING SPOUT WITH NIPPLE, ON MOULDED FOOT, 10 CM H, C1780 THE DESIGN IS DERIVED FROM DR HUGH SMITH`S BUBBY POT, C1770 A VERY SIMILAR CONTEMPORARY WEDGWOOD CREAMWARE EXAMPLE IS IN THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (A600084) IN FINE CONDITION, NO RESTORATION
The County of Stafford and many of its family record 1897: William Pollard & Co Exeter hardcover (11 x 9 inches) printed for private circulation and limited to 120 impressions. Bound full red Moroccan, gilt lined and titled with Staffordshire knot in gilt to front board 94pp contains full biographies of 56 of the counties great men fine copy of a rare book
The County of Stafford and many of its family record 1897: William Pollard & Co Exeter hardcover (11 x 9 inches) printed for private circulation and limited to 120 impressions. Bound full red Moroccan, gilt lined and titled with Staffordshire knot in gilt to front board 94pp contains full biographies of 56 of the counties great men fine copy of a rare book
Rare Asshetons Historical Map of Palestine or the Holy Land: Published by Samuel Leigh Strand London, engraved by Sidney Hall Bury St Bloomsbury. Size: 39.4 x 27.0 inches. / 100.0 x 68.7 cm coloured. The original English edition "A Historical Map of Palestine, or the Holy Land", appeared first in 1820. Come with original slip in case and 1825 Geographical Index
Rare Atlas De L`Ancienne Geographie Universelle Comparee A Moderne: By Joseph Joly Paris: Andre-Augustin Lottin Arthus Bertrand 1801 4to – over 12" tall Half Leather. Near fine complete atlas of Ancient Geography, with 18 maps and 78pp. All the 18 maps (mostly folding) are in fine condition, on heavy hand -made paper, b/w with no tears or marks. Rest of contents clean and bright, binding half brown leather with gilt titles and rules. The boards are brown and grey marbled. A near fine example of a rare atlas
Humorous Sketches or the World we live in: By R W Lodwick Bombay: Educational Society`s press 1856 First Edition Quarto 11" x 9" original ribbed cloth with caricature paper label to front board 40 pages of stone lithographed caricatures of Indian and Anglo-Indian life drawn by Lodwick A near fine example of this rare book in it`s original state
Rare late seventeenth century silver toy lidded tankard with embossed foliate decoration and reeded base, scroll handle, domed hinged cover with thumb piece and engraved initials K Y - maker G M, possibly George Manjoy (see Jacksons, page 141), 3.7cm to thumb piece Further images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
REEL: Rare early Yawman & Erbe, Rochester, New York Automatic Dec 7th 1880 Patent fly reel in 3 7/8" diameter, light alloy ventilated drum with brass pillar drum core, makers detail stamped to face, rear central mounted linear foot (lacks screw, easy replaced) and release lever A/F, good honest condition, few seen.
REEL: Rare Hardy all brass Perfect trout fly reel 2.5" diameter wide drum, in superb condition, large/small perforations to dished face plate, white handle, Rod in Hand, straight line and bordered oval logo, strapped tension regulator with Turks lock screw, correct smooth brass foot, cross drilled and centrally bore, retaining virtually all original finish.
LURE: Ex rare 4" solid silver Gregory style fishing lure, date stamped 23 June 1864, fully scaled hollow body on central bar, intricate detail in the fin, tail and head scale pattern design by the silversmith, Victorian Date kite Mark to tail (as per image) dates this lure to 23rd June 1864, twin fins with holes for traces, central bar with rings. Silver tested and returns positive for solid silver content.This bait resembles a few others from the Birmingham and Redditch area. Similar scale patterns are illustrated in early catalogue images c 1860-80s, makers showing these lures include and especially Allcock`s, Woodfield, Laight & Co and others. Non-make reference to a silver bait. The cost and specialist work involved in the making such a lure would suggest it was not for shop retail but perhaps an exhibition piece or even factory display.
LURES: (6) Rare Wyers Freres, Redditch and Paris 3" nickel/brass Reflex Devon, maker`s name stamped to fin, pair of early Farlow London Sole skin Phantom minnows, 1 complete with flying trebles, a Hardy nickel Hogback spoon 2", Hardy 1" rolled nose early Devon with fluted tail, 1897 and a Hardy fly spoon.
LURES & WALLET: Rare S. Maw & son London leather pocket lure and cast wallet in book form, 7"x4"x1.25", maker`s oval logo to underside of lid, opens to show a 6 compartment fitted base, containing assorted lures incl. Devons, fly spoons, phantom and bait mounts and a quantity of Landem Loach, Allcock`s sole skin Devon and others in Hardy card advertising box, 6.75"x2.5" and a further tin of assorted hardy baits mounts etc.
OIL BOTTLE ACCESSORIES: (9) Rare Hardy Anti-Midge, box only, in fine condition, 3.6"x2.7" with metal corners and internal corrugated papers, fine, a Hardy Zephyr Dry Fly Preparation glass bottle 2.75" tall, wood/cork stopper, original label and various other bottles and tins by Farlow, Hardy and Allcock.
REEL: Extremely rare Hardy "The Silex Multiplier" 2.75" diameter with external copper oil pipe, raised gear housing stamped with maker`s details, black handle, shaped white brake trigger knob, correct ribbed brass foot, rim tension regulator to ivorine dial scale, retaining virtually all black lead finish.
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