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Lot 2130
Rare James Tennant mahogany cabinet of minerals, rocks and fossils, trade label applied to the interior of the door printed "Arranged and Sold by J. Tennant, Mineralogist By Appointment to Her Majesty, 149 Strand London", the case with hinged door opening to twelve drawers, the numbered specimens going up to 402, H53cm W37cm D 28cm, with the manuscript Catalogue by James Tennant December 1853The Mineral shop at 149 Strand opened in 1804 by John Mawes until he died in 1829 after which it was taken over by his wife Sarah, she was then bought out by her apprentice, James Tennant who then ran the shop until his death in 1881. James Tennant was elected a fellow of the Geological Society in 1838 and was appointed to lecture in mineralogy on the recommendation of Michael Faraday. In 1840 he became mineralogist by appointment to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and supervised the cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond for the crown jewels.
Lot 2330A
Collection of Ports and mixed spirits, W and J Grahams Malevedos 1995, Cockburns Special Reserve Port, Dows AJS V8intage Character, Warres Ruby Port, Borges Vintage Port 1979, together with Glenlivet 12 year old, Very Rare Whisky Hedges and Butler Ltd, and bottles of Sambuca, Cremes de cassis (two bottles), Baileys, Pimms, Bols Triple Sec, Bols Mandarine, Melocoton Larios and Jose Cuervo Tequila, with in addition wines, Senorio deBroches Malaga, Cantine De Vita and Edward's Lake Verdelho 2007(Qty)
Lot 2193
Rackham, Arthur, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with a Poem by Arthur Dobson' by Lewis Carroll, London, William Heinemann, [1907], ed. 473/1130, signed in ink by Rackham and bearing a pen and ink illustration of a griffin and a dragon by the artist, monogrammed lower right and dated '27, later gilt-tooled leather binding with matching case.Catalogue note: the inclusion of a signature and original drawing by the artist makes the volume extremely rare. From the property of a leading collector of Rackham's work.
![Rackham, Arthur, 'Comus' by John Milton, London, William Heinemann [1921], 8vo, with rare full Morocco leather gilt-tooled bi](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/a7add664-8865-4e38-8521-afbd00f5c511/a6d15e18-62f3-4eb9-b132-afcb0112a515/468x382.jpg)
Lot 2517
A 1936 Berlin Olympics Football automata wall clock, a/f.Lot description comes from information found on the interweb, apparently a very rare clock. Case in need of restoration, see photos.Spring ok, comes with a pendulum and a key, clock works at the moment but will need lubricating, when pendulum ticks the goalkeeper moves side to side as does the ball and left players leg also moves. Damage to both players legs, paint flaked off wire fittings. Missing bellows and cuckoo is fixed in place. No visible maker's marks. Width 21cm, depth 9.5cm, height 24cm.
Lot 23
A rare Chippendale oval carved and gilded pine looking glass, Probably English, circa 1760-1780The frame intricately carved with scrolls, flowers, and leafage, the top centered by latticework flower basket cartouche. (H: 50 in. W: 30 in.)ProvenanceBy tradition, this mirror was owned by Charles Hillyard III, and formerly hung in the home he designed and built circa 1798, "Woodburn" in Wilmington, Delaware, what is now known as Delaware Governor's Mansion.Ginsburg & Levy, Inc., New York.Ex. Collection of Edgar and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., The Garbisch Collection, sale of May 24, 1980, lot 1146.Acquired directly from the above sale.G. Randall Inc., Fine Antiques and Works of Art, Alexandria, Virginia.Acquired directly from the above in 1984.Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.Mirror plate appears to be old, likely original.To receive a condition report, additional images or for any other information, please email Andrew Taggart at ataggart@freemansauction.com
Lot 16
First Hebrew atlas.- Jabotinsky (Z.) & Dr. S. Perlman, editors. Atlas, colour-printed maps, ex-library copy with some stamps and markings, hinge cracked, original cloth, lightly rubbed, spine ends frayed, 4to, HaSefer, 1925.⁂ An interesting rare piece of Judaica. The first atlas in Hewbrew, including maps showing the Jewish population in each country of the Diaspora and historic maps. "This atlas was designed mainly for the use of students at Hebrew schools. However, we believed that in this state of lack of useful Hebrew books, we cannot draw the line and limit ourselves only to the subjects that are necessary to students, since it is our duty to slightly extend the limits so that the book will be able to satisfy, to some extent, the needs of any person who seeks knowledge of 'Hebrew Geography'" - Introduction.
Lot 96
Strozzi (Ciriaco) Libri duo de republica, illis octo additi scriptos reliquit Aristoteles, collation: a4, b2, Α4, Β4, Γ4, Δ4, Ε4, Ζ2, text in Greek and Latin, Florence, Giunta Press, 1562 bound with De Republica, libri duo nonus et decimus, collation: A-H4, ink ownership inscirption "Francisci Montini Bononiensis" to title, Florence, Giunta Press, 1563, together 2 works in 1 vol., woodcut devices on titles, woodcut initials, some light foxing and occasional browning, ink British Library duplicates stamp to verso of title and final f. of each work, later half calf, sympathetically rebacked, corners worn, 4to (190 x 135mm.).⁂ A rare pair of works comprising an unusual Italian humanist experiment whereby the author attempted to add books 9 and 10 to Aristotle's Politics.Literature: Adams S1950 & 1951; EDIT 16 CNCE 47881 (treating the two works as one).
Lot 32
NO RESERVE Kane (Elisha Kent) The U.S. Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, first edition, 3 maps and charts (one folding), 12 plates, wood-engraved illustrations, tissue guards (some browned), lacking frontispiece, some scattered foxing, later half calf, 8vo, New York, 1853.⁂ The rare true first edition, copies having been denuded by a warehouse fire on 12th December, 1853. 'Among the many new books which were consumed is Dr. Kane's History of his Artic Explorations, a large octavo, profusely illustrated with engravings, which had been ready for some days, but was kept back until supply could be secured.' (The New York Times). A richly illustrated account by the senior medical officer of the first Grinnell Arctic Expedition (1850-51). It describes icebergs, narwhals, bears, birds, meteors, inuit kayaking techniques and the discovery of Franklin's first winter camp.
![Beckford (William).- [Sale Catalogue] Valuable Library of Books in Fonthill Abbey (The). A Catalogue of the Magnificent, Rare](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/2ccb5b15-4468-460a-a3aa-afc100bb15b2/e9a4f465-c76e-4e3d-9cc1-afc100c62fdf/468x382.jpg)
Lot 215
Beckford (William).- [Sale Catalogue] Valuable Library of Books in Fonthill Abbey (The). A Catalogue of the Magnificent, Rare, and Valuable Library (of 20,000 Volumes)..., [including] The Unique and Splendid Effects of Fonthill Abbey [&] The Pictures and Miniatures at Fonthill Abbey, engraved frontispiece, detached along with front free endpaper, contemporary ink ownership inscription to head of title, pp.3-5 with ink underlining and one buyer's name in manuscript, pp.6-7 with areas of abrasion affecting text, some foxing, original half morocco, upper cover with printed paper label, rubbed and soiled, lacking backstrip, covers detached, [Lugt 10510 & 10519], Phillips, 1823; with a sale catalogue for the Landsdowne collection of ancient marbles, 8vo (2)⁂ One of the most famous sales of the nineteenth century, necessitated by Beckford's diminished financial resources. The sale catalogue comprises the entire contents of Fonthill, offered at auction over thirty-seven days from 23rd September to 29th October, encompassing the library, furniture, pictures and prints. The catalogue is bound in chronological order according to the day's sale rather than the subject matter.
Lot 3
Africa.- Holland (Major Trevenen J.) & Captain Henry M. Hozier. Record of the Expedition to Abyssinia compiled by Order of the Secretary of State for War, 3 vol., including Portfolio, first edition, 32 lithographs, plans and maps, 1 folding table, 5 folding maps housed in portfolio as issued, one or two chips to folds, 'HMSO' presentation labels tipped-in, faint abrasion marks to front pastedowns where labels removed, scattered faint spotting, original cloth, ex-Westminster Public Libraries with faint blind-stamp to upper covers, rubbed and worn, lacking part of backstrips but holding firm, portfolio lacking one edge and cracked on others, [Shapero, Africana 183], 4to, 1870.⁂ The portfolio accompanying this copy contains all 5 maps called for. It is rare to find this with all 5 maps, the copy Shapero reference only contains 3.
Lot 280
Ngugi (James) Weep Not, Child, first edition, biro jotting to 'Part 1' page, original boards, dust-jacket, light chipping to corners and spine ends, extremities with neat and expert restorations and repairs along joints and edges, 1964.⁂ This is the first novel by James Ngugi (now Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o), and was the first English language novel to be published by an East African. Thiong'o's works deal with the relationship between Africans and white settlers in colonial Kenya, and are heavily critical of colonial rule. Rare in commerce.
Lot 171
Anti-Catholicism.- A Second letter from a person of quality to his friend, about abhorrers and addressors, &c., single sheet, printed on both sides, double column, some mostly marginal spotting, lightly stained and browned, [Wing S2283], 302 x 196mm., John Frith, 1682.⁂ Rare at auction. 'Abhorrers' was the name given in 1679 to those persons who expressed their disgust for signatories to a petition urging King Charles II of England to assemble Parliament, which he had disolved in order to prevent the Exclusion Bill passing into law. The Exclusion Crisis ran from 1679 until 1681, during which time three Exclusion Bills sought to block the King's brother and heir presumptive, James, Duke of York, from the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland because they were Roman Catholics.
Lot 97
Parodies of classical verse.- Estienne (Henri, compiler) Parodiae morales, first edition, collation: *8 a-i8 k4 A-M8 (complete with all blanks), printed in Latin and Greek, some foxing, 19th century red morocco, gilt, g.e., small scratch to lower cover, upper joint starting to crack, 8vo (161 x 99mm.), Geneva, Henri Estienne, 1575.⁂ Attractive copy of "Estienne's rare collection of Greek and Latin parodies of quotable verses from classical poets, composed (he tells us) in order to fight boredom while traveling on horseback" (Schreiber). The rectos of all leaves in the first section are left blank for readers to fill with their own parodies. The first of these blank rectos has been partially utilised by an 18th century hand.Literature: Renouard 142.6; Schreiber 194; Adams S1784.
Lot 313
Majeska.- Wilde (Oscar) The Picture of Dorian Gray, limited edition, this copy signed by the artist below frontispiece, frontispiece and 7 plates by Majeska, occasional light marking, original cloth, spine tips and corners a little bumped and frayed, 8vo, New York, 1930.⁂ Rare signed by the artist.
![Agricultural working conditions.- [Cliquot de Blervache (Simon)] Mémoire sur les moyens d'améliorer en France la condition](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/2ccb5b15-4468-460a-a3aa-afc100bb15b2/1b26f91d-f03e-4447-b5ec-afc100c530aa/468x382.jpg)
Lot 105
Agricultural working conditions.- [Cliquot de Blervache (Simon)] Mémoire sur les moyens d'améliorer en France la condition des laboureurs, des journaliers, des hommes de peine vivans dans les campagnes, & celle de leurs femmes & de leurs enfans, first edition, woodcut ornament to title, woodcut head-pieces and initials, 2 privilege ff. at end, some mostly marginal water-staining, particularly at ends, some spotting or light staining, lightly browned (a few ff. slightly more so), modern half calf over older mottled boards, spine richly gilt and with red leather label (this with 1 letter missing and creased), [Einaudi 1136; INED 1138 (Chambéry edition), a solid copy, 8vo, Paris, chez Delalain l'aîné, 1789.⁂ Rare. An analysis of the poor state of agriculture in France, and the miserable conditions of the workers and their wives and children. It describes the huge inequalities in wealth resulting from the privileges granted to the nobility and the clergy, and puts forward proposals to address this, including fairer taxes.
Lot 211
Economics.- Hayek (Friedrich August) Monetary Nationalism and International Stability. Publications of the Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland No. 18, first edition, foxing to endpapers, original cloth, sunning to spine and head of upper cover, spine rubbed with neat library numbering towards foot, small patch of fraying to head of upper cover, 8vo, 1937.⁂ A rare early title comprising five lectures given by Hayek.
Lot 19
1970 Wolseley 16/601622cc 4 door saloon No Reserve Registration: BPJ436H Chassis: WHS382375M Odometer: 62,797 Tranmission: Auto MOT: Exempt • Original leather interior • Rare automatic variant • Runs and drives Outside . Grey over maroon paintwork generally presents quite well . Off side front wing has some bubbling to the rear edge . Off side front door has some bubbling and a crack where some filler is moving . Off side rear door has rust around bottom of the rear edge . Off side rear wheel arch has some visible corrosion as does the near side rear wheel arch . Near side rear door has some rust visible along the bottom edge . Near side front wing has some bubbling . Chrome work has some surface rust Inside . Original grey leather seats look in good order but would benefit from some treatment . Red carpets are OK but have faded . Door cards are in good condition as is the headlining . Radiomobile push button radio Mechanicals . Starts well with the help of a jump pack, so will need a new battery . The automatic gearbox selects drive and reverse . Unfortunately the brakes do not work, so we haven't driven the car very far History . Other than a V5C we have no other history with the car Our Opinion A charming Wolseley that has potential to be a nice entry level classic.
Lot 14
2005 Nissan 350Z 3498cc 3 door coupe Guide: £6,000 - £8,000 Registration: OE54RKV Chassis: JN1GAAZ33U0200770 Odometer: 76024 Transmission: 6 Speed Manual MOT: Expires 31st March 2023 . Full rust treatment in 2016 . New battery . Recent Uniroyal rainsport tyres . Rays forged alloy wheels . Full stainless steel exhaust system . Full book pack and original sales brochure . Supplied with 2 sets of keys Outside The Chilli pepper red paintwork presents very well. There are a few small stone chips to the bonnet and a small chip to the near side front wing approximately 5mm in diameter. The spoilers and other parts of the body are in excellent order. The nearly new Rainsport tyres sit on immaculate 18 inch Rays forged alloys. Inside The charcoal leather seats show virtually no wear at all. The door cards, dashboard, headlining and carpets are all in similar condition and there are 350Z over mats fitted. Overall a lovely place to sit. There is a face off Sony audio system fitted. Mechanicals The engine fires instantly and emits a superb note through the stainless steel exhaust system. On the road the 350Z performs very well indeed with oodles of power and torque. The brakes, steering and suspension are all as they should be and the gearbox is slick and smooth. History There is a full book pack with 350Z wallet and sales brochure. A selection of invoices during the current ownership since 2015 for sundry items and MOT certificates dating back until 2013 Our opinion These cars were rare when they were new and and uncommon site on the roads then and even more so now, especially in this condition. This is one of those cars that in a few years time we will be saying why did I not buy one when they were at that price.
Lot 13
1950 Chrysler Newport Town and Country 5300cc 2 door Coupe No Reserve Registration: LXS 766 Chassis: 7411821 Odometer: 43000 Transmission: Semi Auto MOT: Exempt • Powered by a straight eight 5100cc engine with a 3 speed semi-automatic gearbox • Offered for sale in outstanding condition inside, outside and mechanically • Said to be one of only 698 produced and one of only 2 in the UK . Magazine featured previously and will be featured in a future issue of Classic and Sports Car Outside Finished in striking black paint which compliments the chrome and woodwork perfectly. The paintwork is finished to the highest standard though there are a few chips on the edge of the driver’s door and a tiny scratch on the upper of the rear side quarter panel. The chrome is of a very high quality and we are unable to find fault anywhere on the car. The woodwork is very good in most areas with the exception of a crack on the off side rear quarter and some blemishes on the near side. Fitted with the correct and matching BF Goodrich 6.20 x 15 tyres all round which show excellent tread depth. Inside The cloth and leather interior is in very good order all round apart from some delamination on the drivers seat where the leather meets the cloth and a small area under the seat cover on the offside rear seat. The rear panel on the offside has a very small area of damage which is barely visible. The carpets and door cards and in excellent order as are the interior fittings and the chrome work. All instrumentation is present and the gauges appear to be fully operational and showing readings when the car is running. Mechanicals The Chrysler was driven to our premises and no faults were noted apart from the intermittent operation of the windscreen wipers. The under bonnet presents beautifully and the engine runs like a Swiss watch with a delightful burble from the exhaust. The brakes are effective and the gearbox changes without issue. Our Opinion Quite possibly the only chance you currently have to acquire one of these stunning cars. It is rare that we handle a car that unanimously gains approval from everyone who looks at it. This car is a testament to the style and design from the 1940s & 50s flamboyant America. These are a fraction of the price of a similar English or European counterparts and you can be sure that you will not be parked next to another one at any show or event.
Lot 21
2015 Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage 2.2 TDCI 7 seat station wagon NO RESERVE Registration: L22 HUE Chassis: Odometer: 96 Colour: Green Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Size: 2198cc Transmission: Manual MOT: March 2024 - Delivery mileage ultimate collectors Defender Outside In as new condition Inside In as new condition Mechanicals In as new condition, recently serviced and MOT'd by Land Rover main agent Ribblesdale Land Rover History Known to us since new, the vendor is a good customer of our plant auction business who bought the car new from Ribblesdale Land Rover , drove it to his climate controlled shed and parked her up as part of his Land Rover collection. Started up and run on a regular basis and given a clean bill of health when serviced by Ribblesdale last month. Our Opinion The most collectable of the last run of Defenders, a rare opportunity to buy a 110 Heritage in as new condition.
Lot 2
2003 Porsche Boxster 2687cc 2 door convertible Guide; £7000-8000 Registration: GX03MYN Chassis: WP0ZZZ98Z3U603140 Odometer: 57086 Transmission: 6 Speed Manual MOT: August 2023 . Stunning car in original specification and full service history with 15 stamps . Recent works carried out to the sum of £3523 including a full service . Offered with full book pack including fully stamped service book . Serviced every year with 15 stamps , last at 55704 in March 2022 . Recent replacement exhaust with stainless steel upgrades . Coil packs and both AC condensers replaced . Supplied with two keys . Correct Pirelli P Zero tyres all round . Rare headlight wash option Outside The original guards red paintwork is in exceptional condition and shows no sign of any work been carried out . There are a few very small scratches on the rear edge of the drivers door. The hood is fully operational and without damage . The wheels have no scratches or scuffs and are fitted with correct Pirelli P-Zero tyres all round. Inside This is really a very nice place to sit indeed . It is virtually indistinguishable from new with no damage in any area , the seats , carpets , dashboard and hood being without any issues. The body coloured transmission tunnel is an unusual but very pleasing optional extra. The boot area is like new, contains the original factory tool kit which looks like it has not been used as is the correct factory space saver wheel . Mechanicals The engine starts instantly and quickly settles down. On the road, the Porsche is a delight to drive and must be very close to how it drove when new. The brakes, steering and gearbox all perform as they should. History The Boxster comes complete with a full book pack and wallet which shows it was supplied by Rivervale Porsche in Brighton to Mr Rod Taylor. There are MOT certificates dating back to 2008 and service invoices dating back to 2008. The service book shows that it has been serviced every year, the last being in March 2022. It was main dealer serviced until 20111 then Charles Ivey Porsche specialist until 2020 by Porsche Wilmslow in July then specialist, Addison Autotech in Southport in March 2022 with a supporting invoice for £3523. Our opinion These cars represent tremendous value for money and are very durable, useable and great fun to own and drive. This car is really quite exceptional in all areas and is the product of a proper maintenance schedule by people who know how to look after them. This Porsche ticks all the right boxes with low mileage, great colour, excellent service history, great condition and offers extremely good value for money , on the button and ready to go
Lot 58
A RARE LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY WHITE METAL NUTMEG GRATER possibly by John Clifton or John Clare I, of teardrop form, with 'stand away' hinges, the top and rear covers engraved with a rose and a tulip respectively, makers mark IC only, with incised matching Roman numerals to covers and body and with engraved owner's initials 'MP', 4cm x 3.5cm x 2.5cm high, weight 26.9 grams, contained in original brown shagreen fitted caseNote: a similar example sold by Tooveys Auctioneers, 16th May 2018, lot 385
Lot 3172
Postcards - an Art Nouveau postcard album, MS dedication on flyleaf’ Hettie Brooks/September 1st 1904’, containing approximate 288 contemporary postcards including many Derby and Derbyshire, including street scenes, rare colour printed view of St. Helen’s House, Derby; some 36 of music hall stars, including the Dare sisters (Phyllis & Zena), Kitty Gordon, Gertie Millar, Marie Studholme etc., along with six rare half-width examples of similar subjects including George Robey, also advertising cards, tinselled flower cards, romantics, humorous, and numerous topographical, many real photographic, some colour lithographs, tourist and seaside subjects, etc, 72pp, 4to
Lot 282
A rare pair of Sonab V-1 speakers. Introduced in the late sixties, the omnidirectional Sonab V-1 was the first cube-shaped Carlson speaker. This particular pair is in a rosewood finish and can either be used floor standing against the wall or hanging upside down from the ceiling. 30cm x 30cm x 30cm.The speaker cones look to be in good condition, but they do need a good clean. Sadly we are unable to test the speakers fully due to a lack of speaker cables.
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