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Historische Lagenachat-Kamee-BroscheMaße: ca. 5,3 x 4 cm. Gewicht: ca. 30,3 g. GG 585.Um 1810.Beigefügt eine Expertise von Pr

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Lot 79

Historische Lagenachat-Kamee-BroscheMaße: ca. 5,3 x 4 cm. Gewicht: ca. 30,3 g. GG 585.Um 1810.Beigefügt eine Expertise von Prof. Marco Ciampolini vom Mai 2023.Seltene historische Kamee-Brosche aus Lagenachat mit der plastischen Büste von Joachim Murat, König von Neapel und französischer Marschall von Kaiser Napoleon Bonaparte. Zugeschrieben Filippo Rega. (1390392) (16)Historic layered agate cameo broochDimensions: ca. 5.3 x 4 cm.Weight: ca. 30.3 g.GG 585.Ca.1810. Accompanied by an expert's report by Prof. Marco Ciampolini dated May 2023. Rare historical cameo brooch made of layered agate with the sculptural bust of Gioacchino Murat, King of Naples and French Marshal to Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Musealer Corpus Christi des 13. JahrhundertHöhe: 24 cm. Breite: 20 cm.Dem Bronzewerk ist ein metallurgischer Untersuchungsber

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Lot 74

Musealer Corpus Christi des 13. JahrhundertHöhe: 24 cm. Breite: 20 cm.Dem Bronzewerk ist ein metallurgischer Untersuchungsbericht beigegeben, mit dem Ergebnis 13. Jahrhundert, das die stilistische Einordnung bestätigt, ausgestellt von: Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie GmbH, Prof. Dr. Ernst Pernicka u.a., Mannheim 2015.Bedeutende feuervergoldete Bronzefigur, am Übergang der Früh- zur Spätgotik. In dieser hohen Ausführungsqualität und künstlerischem Rang von höchster Seltenheit.Der Körper im Dreinageltypus, die schlanken Arme weit und leicht nach oben ausgebreitet, das Haupt nach links gesenkt, die Brust ohne Seitenwunde. Die Augen mit geschlossenen Lidern vermitteln mit leicht nach oben gezogenen Brauen und herabgezogenen Mundwinkeln einen Ausdruck der Erlöstheit. Ein gedrehter feiner Kranz, durch den Guss bedingt ohne Dornen, umzieht das mittelgescheitelte, wellige Haar, das in fein ziselierten Strähnen sowohl zur rechten Schulter, als auch zum Rücken herabzieht, mit einer zentralen Locke über der Stirn. In gleicher Weise bewegt, zeigt sich auch der in Kaltarbeit nachziselierte kurze Kinnbart.Die Rippen weit seitlich positioniert sind nur leicht erhaben angedeutet, die Leibunterseite bauchig gewölbt, ein markantes Merkmal des frühen Typus. Die mit dem Lendentuch gänzlich bedeckten Oberschenkel mit vortretenden Knien stark angezogen, was nahezu eine Sitzhaltung erzeugt, während die schlanken Unterschenkel ebenso stark zurückgenommen sind.Dem Zeitstil entsprechend ist das Lendentuch, das zu beiden Seiten gebunden herabzieht, mit tiefen Schüsselfalten gestaltet, die nur ganz leicht spitz zulaufen. Dies ist als untrügliches Merkmal der Stilepoche des ausgehenden 13. Jahrhunderts zu sehen, was die beiliegende Metallanalyse ebenfalls belegt.An der Körperrückseite eine gerade senkrecht ziehende Gussöffnung; am rechten Oberarm verso kleiner offener Gussfehler. Die Sohlen und Zehen auch an der Unterseite dagegen wieder vollkommen fein ausgearbeitet.Stilistisch zeigt sich dieser Corpus Christi als ein bedeutendes Werk der Bronzebildnerei am Übergang von der Früh- zur Spätgotik. Kennzeichnend für diese Stilepoche ist das bis zu den Knien bedeckende Lendentuch, ebenso die stark angezogenen Beine, ein früher Versuch, der Figur perspektivische Räumlichkeit zu vermitteln. Andererseits ist hier bereits die Tendenz zu erkennen, dem Körper am Kreuz nun eine bewegtere Haltung zu geben, während wir diesen Figurentypus noch im 11. Jahrhundert in betonter Steifheit dargestellt sehen.Das Kruzifix am Lettner im Kloster Wechselburg um 1230 oder jenes in Santa Croce/ Florenz von Cimabue von 1288, wären hier als Beispiele der Kunstepoche zu nennen, wie ebenso das Kreuz in St. Maria im Kapitol in Köln, von 1304.Aufgrund der musealen Seltenheit solcher vergoldeter Corpus Christi – Werke dieser Zeit ist eine Lokalisierung hier nur sehr vorsichtig zu leisten. Im Kunstraum zwischen Frankreich und Deutschland lässt sich vielleicht ein Künstler der rheinischen Werkstätten annehmen. Vergoldung altersbedingt an vortretenden Stellen berieben. Befestigungslochungen an Händen und Füßen. A.R. (1391102) (11)Corpus Christi of museums-quality, 13th centuryHeight: 24 cm.Width: 20 cm.The bronze work is accompanied by a metallurgical examination report (Curt-Engelhorn-Centre of Archaeometry GmbH, Professor Dr Ernst Pernicka et al., Mannheim 2015) with the result dating to the 13th century, which is in line with its stylistic classification.Significant, fire-gilt bronze figure, at the transition from early to late Gothic. The object´s high quality in terms of execution and artistry is exceptionally rare.In line with the style of the time, the loincloth is tied on both sides with deep bowl folds that only taper very slightly. This is an unmistakable stylistic feature of the late 13th century, which is also confirmed by the enclosed metal analysis.Characteristic of this stylistic period is the loincloth covering the legs down to the knees with the strongly drawn-up legs, that are an early attempt to give the figure three-dimensionality.Due to the rarity of such gilt Corpus Christi figures from this period held in museums, locating the object´s origin is difficult. It could have been created in an area between France and Germany, possibly by an artist from the Rhenish workshops

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Höchst seltener barocker Weihwasserkessel mit KusstafelHöhe: 31 cm. Breite: 23 cm. Tiefe: 12 cm.Italien/ Rom, zweite Hälfte 1

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Lot 83

Höchst seltener barocker Weihwasserkessel mit KusstafelHöhe: 31 cm. Breite: 23 cm. Tiefe: 12 cm.Italien/ Rom, zweite Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert.Gesamtaufbau in Art eines kleinen Altars. Die Basis der Komposition bildet ein geschweifter vergoldeter Sockel, an dessen Vorderseite der Weihwasserkessel erkerartig vortritt, mit einem nach vorne aufklappbaren geschweiften Deckel mit Kugelknauf. Der Sockel trägt eine daraufgestellte und verso verankerte Kusstafel. Die Rahmung vergoldet, mit Volutenfüßen und darüber aufsteigenden schräg stehenden Pilastern, die einen Sprenggiebel tragen, mit zentraler Muschel und darüber liegenden C-Bögen. Im Rahmen ein Silberrelief mit Darstellung der Beweinung Christi, mit Maria, Johannes und einem Engel mit einem Gefäß, das in Bezug auf das geweihte Wasser im Becken davor zu sehen ist. Dies zeigt, dass die Kusstafel zusammen mit dem Gefäß in einer sakralen Handlung Verwendung fand, in dieser Verbindung von hoher Seltenheit.Die Rückseite des Sockels zeigt den Holzkern, die der Tafel ist mit Blech abgedeckt, daran die geschweifte Hand-Halterung. Gestaltung und Ausführung in hoher Qualität. A.R. (13908178) (11)Very rare baroque holy water vessel with paxHeight: 31 cm. Width: 23 cm. Depth: 12 cm.Italy/ Rome, second half of the 17th century.

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Clear faceted crystal figure of a standing young deer in an alert pose. Swarovski mark. Part of the Rare Encounters collectio

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 8

Clear faceted crystal figure of a standing young deer in an alert pose. Swarovski mark. Part of the Rare Encounters collection. This item has its original box: 5"H x 6"dia. Issued: 2000-2006Dimensions: 3.5"L x 1.5"W x 3.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

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Rare, beautifully hand painted yellow and turquoise wings with black accents throughout. Signed by artist. Rosenthal backstam

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 326

Rare, beautifully hand painted yellow and turquoise wings with black accents throughout. Signed by artist. Rosenthal backstamp and sticker. Artist: E. DemelIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4"L x 2.75"W x 3"HManufacturer: RosenthalCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.

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Presenting antique Shorter & Sons art pottery pitchers, featuring two different sizes: the larger measuring 8.25"L x 7"W

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 164

Presenting antique Shorter & Sons art pottery pitchers, featuring two different sizes: the larger measuring 8.25"L x 7"W x 9.5"H and the smaller pitcher measuring 4.75"L x 4"W x 5"H. Both pitchers boast a charming berry theme with a red interior, brown handle, and intricate detailing. Additionally, there's another small pitcher adorned with a berry theme against a blue background. Also included is a planter decorated with a cobbled wall motif, measuring 10.75"L x 7"W x 3.75"H. Lastly, there's a rare bird and fan-themed plate measuring 7.5" in diameter. Issued: 20th centuryCondition: Age related wear.

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RARE: ROLEX SUBMARINER JAMES BOND 'BIG CROWN FOUR LINER' 6538 AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH, model 6538, dated 1958, the round black

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Lot 850

RARE: ROLEX SUBMARINER JAMES BOND 'BIG CROWN FOUR LINER' 6538 AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH, model 6538, dated 1958, the round black dial with rare 'four line' printing in silver and gold, lume plot hour markers, outer seconds track in gold, Mercedes hands with lume inserts, bidirectional bezel with black aluminium insert featuring red triangle and luminous pearl, 37.5mm case with iconic 'Big Crown', on a stainless steel riveted bracelet with foldover clasp, lacking box and papersMOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Well worn. DIAL: Fair condition as far as the eye can see.BEZEL: Heavily worn as images show. CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Fair condition, some scratches visible. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact. Some loss of lume. CROWN: Intact. BRACELET/STRAP: Generally worn. There are scratches on either side of the case at the model and serial number however they do not obscure the numbers.

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Emma Irlam Briggs (British, 1867-1951)Portrait of the artist's sister, Mrs F. J. Butts in green signed 'E.Irlam.Briggs' and

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Lot 80

Emma Irlam Briggs (British, 1867-1951)Portrait of the artist's sister, Mrs F. J. Butts in green signed 'E.Irlam.Briggs' and inscribed 'Mrs F.J. Butts/The Salterns Nr Parkstone/Dorset' (on the reverse)oil on canvas64.2 x 50.8cm (25 1/4 x 20in).Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, UK (acquired from the artist's great nephew).When purchasing a painting by Emma Irlam Briggs in 1937, the curator of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Norman Silvester (1894-1969), asked Briggs for a brief summary of her life. Despite popularity and success with her portraits, her religious images and her more Pre-Raphaelite works, Briggs apologised that her life had always been 'very uneventful'. It was true that despite early successes with Pre-Raphaelite pieces and a high profile as a religious painter, Briggs had remained a local artist at home, favouring the galleries of Dorset to those in London. However, the Briggs family motto might well have been 'triumph over adversity' as their fortunes were certainly a mixed bag.Briggs was born in Kent on 31st January 1867, the fourth of six sisters. Her father James Briggs was described as never being of stout health, and the family had not settled long in Poole before he died of pneumonia aged only forty-four. He left his wife and his five daughters (the sixth and eldest, Annie, dying in infancy) to make their own way. Eldest sister Ada (1861-1951) became Poole's first female alderman in 1919 and wrote novels. Agnes (1872-1940) was a violinist and a miniaturist. Monica (1871-1901) was interested in botany, tragically drowning while collecting samples of fungi and stones from round the local pond. Mary (1863-1944), acknowledged in the family as the prettiest, married a man old enough to be her father and found herself a wealthy young widow. When Emma caught measles as a child, she lost almost all her hearing, relying on an ear trumpet. Like her sister Agnes, she turned to art, attending the Bournemouth Municipal Art School to begin with, then studying in conjunction with South Kensington, where she won several prizes. She then completed a course at Wimbledon Art College and was offered a scholarship, but was unable to accept it. She instead did a year at St John's Wood Art School, followed by the Royal Academy schools where she was awarded the Landseer Scholarship. Again, she declined the scholarship and instead went to Paris, before returning to Hampshire to begin her career.Briggs's reputation in the twentieth century was that of a religious artist. Her best loved and most reproduced paintings were In Joseph's Workshop or The Workshop at Nazareth (1904), St Joseph's Dream (1906), both still in private hands. She went on to produce ten paintings, including The Divine Son for the interior of St Paul's Church, Cheltenham. However, the beginning of Brigg's career was marked with Pre-Raphaelite subjects and portraits. Possibly her debut exhibition was in Bournemouth in 1886 and she remained an active member of the Bournemouth Art Society alongside other Hampshire artists such as equestrian artist Lucy Kemp Welch (1869-1958). In early reports of her work she went by 'Irlam Briggs' without any hint of gender, which was corrected over time to 'Miss Irlam Briggs'. Her debut at the Royal Academy in 1892 was with a pair of portraits of Petronell and Dorothy Barrett, followed the year after by a portrait of her sister Agnes, known also as The Violinist (1893, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth). 1894 saw The Lost Bower, which was accompanied by a couplet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning from the poem of the same name, which marked a start of a series of literary inspired female figures drawn from Shakespeare and poetry, including Juliet (1896), The Blessed Damozel (1900), Elaine and The May Queen (1902). These were interspersed with female portraits and a rare historical piece, again a female figure, a girl resting against a large open Bible, Elizabeth, second daughter of Charles I, died Sept 8, 1650 (1901).With her propensity for female figures and portraiture, it is unsurprising that her sisters were subjects of her art throughout her career. Agnes's portrait was relatively early, with Ada's official portrait as Poole's first woman councillor presented to the corporation in 1927. This image of her sister Mary, as Mrs Frederick John Butts, might have been painted for her marriage in 1889 or possibly after the birth of her daughter Mary Francis Butts (1890-1937), the modernist writer and acolyte of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947). Mary Briggs's marriage to Butts resulted in her living in Salterns, an 18th century house overlooking Poole harbour, with a collection of William Blake watercolours inherited from Frederick Butts grandfather who was a friend of Blake. Once widowed, Mary sold the watercolours, for which her daughter never forgave her. The portrait would naturally predate Mary's second marriage to Frederick Musgrave Colville Hyde, a retired army officer and friend of her first husband and possible father of her son Anthony (1901-1940). Despite only marrying in 1907, as her second husband was a heavy drinker, she was again widowed in 1919.Briggs remained in Poole for the rest of her life, supporting local charities such as the orphan's home and both the Bournemouth and Poole Art Societies, the latter for which she served as honorary assistant secretary. Prints of her religious images remained popular Sunday School prizes and she continued to exhibit locally until the Second World War. She died at home in Dorset in 1951.We are grateful to Kirsty Stonell Walker, Independent Art Historian and Author, for compiling this catalogue entry.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Schulz, Florian (1946 - 2019)Stehlampe EXE. Design-Klassiker, 1970er/80er Jahre. Stahl, verchromt. Höhenverstellbare Bogenlam

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Lot 378

Schulz, Florian (1946 - 2019)Stehlampe EXE. Design-Klassiker, 1970er/80er Jahre. Stahl, verchromt. Höhenverstellbare Bogenlampe mit schwenkbarem Schirm. Dimmbar. Stand: D 27 cm, Höhe min 115 cm, Höhe max 160 cm, Schwenkarm ca 75 cm. Angelaufen, kein Leuchtmittel. Neben den sehr häufig auf dem Markt zu findenden Objekten aus Messing gab es kleinere Serien mit vernickelten oder verchromten Lampen. Diese sind besonders gesucht, da sie sich durch die dezentere Farbigkeit eleganter in verschiedene Raumkonzepte integrieren lassen. Funktionsfähigkeit geprüft: negativ. Reparaturbedürftig. Floorlamp EXE. Design classic, mid-century modern. Chrome-plated steel. Adjustable in height, dimable. Needs soft cleaning, no bulb. Rare edition in chrome. No function, needs repair.

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Schulz, Florian (1946 - 2019)Schreibtisch- / Tischlampe EXE. Design-Klassiker, 1970er/80er Jahre. Stahl, verchromt. Schwenkba

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Lot 377

Schulz, Florian (1946 - 2019)Schreibtisch- / Tischlampe EXE. Design-Klassiker, 1970er/80er Jahre. Stahl, verchromt. Schwenkbare Bogenlampe mit drehbarem Schirm. Dimmbar. Stand: D 16 cm, Höhe 43 cm, Schwenkarm ca 53 cm. Angelaufen, kein Leuchtmittel. Neben den sehr häufig auf dem Markt zu findenden Objekten aus Messing gab es kleinere Serien mit vernickelten oder verchromten Lampen. Diese sind besonders gesucht, da sie sich durch die dezentere Farbigkeit eleganter in verschiedene Raumkonzepte integrieren lassen. Funktionsfähigkeit geprüft: positiv. Desk or table lamp EXE. Design classic, mid-century modern. Chrome-plated steel. Adjustable in direction, dimable. Needs soft cleaning, no bulb. Rare edition in chrome. Function okay.

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WORLD WAR II - M.I.9 'AIDS TO ESCAPE'Per Ardua Libertas, FIRST EDITION, titled on upper cover, printed in red, black and blu

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Lot 133

WORLD WAR II - M.I.9 'AIDS TO ESCAPE'Per Ardua Libertas, FIRST EDITION, titled on upper cover, printed in red, black and blue, numerous photographic illustrations, 3 tipped-in 'letters', 3 tipped-in silk maps, one tipped-in tissue map, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH 7 ADDITIONAL MAPS (3 tissue, 4 silk, one marked 'Secret' in red) and original 'Prisoner's Leisure Hours Fund... Post for Prisoners of War Postkarte' (15 August 1941) loosely inserted, lacks opening 2 leaves of text (one marked 'Most Secret', one ?blank), publisher's red morocco gilt with title lettered on upper cover, folio (398 x 303mm.), [1942]Footnotes:'AIDS TO ESCAPE' - RARE EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED RECORD OF SECRET WARTIME GADGETS AND MAPS PRODUCED BY M.I.9 DURING WORLD WAR II, WITH IMPORTANT PROVENANCE. It reproduces details of 'Aids to Escape - Pre-Capture and Post-Capture' issued to personnel of the three services between February 1940 and February 1942. These include maps printed on silk and tissue, luminous buttons, fountain pen compasses and pipes, 'Special R.A.F. Boot' (with hidden knife), chess, and games sets with hidden escape aids, combs and tooth brushes with hidden maps, replica foreign military costumes, etc. This copy belonged to Clayton Hutton, the technical director of M.I.9, who 'after a brief interview... was appointed to help Norman Crockatt set up a new semi-secret service, MI9, whose tasks included training fighting men in how to evade capture or escape if they found themselves in enemy-held territory' (ODNB).This copy includes 7 extra 'escape maps' and an original code message in the form of a prisoner-of-war letter.Provenance: Christopher William Clayton Hutton (1893–1965), bookplate ('Clayton Hutton') on blank page 1. A real-life 'Q', he was responsible for the invention, or inception of most of the gadgets depicted in this work, managing 'to get all this done in the teeth of every sort of shortage of materials, and of much bureaucratic obstruction' (ODNB).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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CARTWRIGHT (JOSEPH)Selections of the Costume of Albania and Greece, with Explanatory Quotations from the Poems of Lord Byron

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Lot 3

CARTWRIGHT (JOSEPH)Selections of the Costume of Albania and Greece, with Explanatory Quotations from the Poems of Lord Byron and Gally Knight. Including a Highly Finished Portrait of Ali Pacha, FIRST EDITION, 12 hand-coloured aquatint plates by R. Havell after Cartwright (dated February-June 1822, one watermarked 'J. Whatman 1821'), light off-setting onto blank versos, contemporary half morocco over boards, gilt morocco lettering label ('Greek Costumes') on upper cover, worn with some loss to spine and corners, label scuffed [Colas 544; Tooley 131; cf. Abbey, Travel 134, note; not in Atabey, Blackmer or Lipperheide], folio (460 x 310mm.), R. Havell, [1822]Footnotes:VERY RARE COMPLETE COPY IN THE ORIGINAL BINDING - only one other complete copy traced at auction in the past fifty years.Known primarily for his marine paintings Joseph Cartwright was Paymaster-General of the British forces in Corfu during 1816-1820, publishing his Views in the Ionian Islands in 1821 and this work on his return to Britain in 1822. Published during the campaign for Greek Independence, eight of the plates are accompanied by quotations from works by Byron, including Childe Harold, The Giaour, and Don Juan.Provenance: Charles Richard Fox, ink inscription 'Charles R. Fox 1822', with price '2£-10' on upper cover. Fox (1796–1873) was an army officer, member of the Society of Dilettanti and numismatist whose important collection of 11,500 Greek coins was purchased after his death by the Royal Museum in Berlin. His early interest in coin collecting was strengthened by his travels in Greece and Turkey in 1820 while aide-de-camp to Sir Frederick Adam at Corfu, at which time he would possibly have become acquainted with Joseph Cartwright.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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ROWLING (J.K.)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, FIRST STATE UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHO

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Lot 126

ROWLING (J.K.)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, FIRST STATE UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR 'to my dear old friend Catriona with many thanks. J.K. Rowling' on the dedication leaf, [ONE OF 50 COPIES], sequence of numbers 10 through to 1 and author's name as 'Joanne Rowling' on the verso of the title-page, '? Dedication' printed on dedication leaf, publisher's purple and white wrappers (some fading and a few light abrasions) [Errington AA4(a)], 8vo, Bloomsbury, [1999]Footnotes:VERY RARE INSCRIBED AND SIGNED COPY OF THE FIRST STATE OF THE UNCORRECTED PROOF OF THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. The bibliography notes that only approximately 50 copies of this first state of the proof were printed. A second issue, in green and white wrappers, followed with slightly altered text in a print run of approximately 250 copies. We have been unable to trace any other signed and inscribed copies of this book. The warmth of this inscription reflects the fact that Rowling and the recipient had known each other from almost the beginning of the Harry Potter journey. Catriona was the children's book buyer for a famous book shop in Edinburgh, advocating the merits of Rowling's first book from the moment she read the uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997, and met Rowling on several occasions when she visited the shop, first to write in the café, later to sign books or attend events that Catriona helped to organise. Errington notes in the bibliography that these initial 50 copies were 'released to a very select readership, with the publisher expecting to issue the text in a later state to a greater number of readers'. That Catriona was one of these 'select' readers, and that Rowling signed it for her, suggests that her opinion was greatly valued. Provenance: Catriona, the vendor, who from 1995-2000 was the children's book buyer at a famous large Edinburgh book shop. This copy was signed by Rowling at the shop, shortly after publication.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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WIGAN (ELEAZAR)Practical Arithmetick. An Introduction to ye Whole Art... Adorn'd with a Great Variety of Flourishes Perform'd

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Lot 55

WIGAN (ELEAZAR)Practical Arithmetick. An Introduction to ye Whole Art... Adorn'd with a Great Variety of Flourishes Perform'd by Command of Hand... to be interleav'd for ye more speedy fitting of youth for Merchandize or Trade, engraved portrait by J. Sturt after I. Closterman dated 1695, 61 engraved calligraphic leaves after Sturt, including title and dedication, some soiling, first few leaves a little damp-stained and softened at edges with slight loss, contemporary panelled sheep, worn around edges with some loss, joints cracking [cf. ESTC R18813, variant issue; cf. Heal, English Writing Masters, p.163], small folio, Sold by ye author, [1696]Footnotes:EXTREMELY SCARCE ARITHMETIC AND PENMANSHIP MANUAL - ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN COPIES OF THIS ISSUE.There are two issues of this rare work, ours and the Harvard copy being the only ones traced with the imprint simply reading 'Sold by ye author'; no copies giving this imprint have been found in auction records. The other issue bears the imprint 'sold by I. Lenthall Stationer att the Talbott against St. Dunstans Church in fleet Street'; of this several copies are recorded in institutions and in auction records.Although John Sturt was the leading calligrapher of the time, little seems to be known of Eleazar Wigan. Over twenty years earlier Edward Croker had dedicated his morality and writing manual (Croker's morals, 1675) 'to my Honoured Friend Mr. Eleazar Wigan That Famous Writing-Master; Living at the Hand and Pen on Great Tower-Hill', but as Mark Noble wrote in 1806 (A Biographical History of England, vol. 1, p.310), 'the only publication of Wigan's now known is his 'Practical Arithmetic', in which are given the titles and principal rules for common arithmetic, adorned with flourishes 'by command of hand'... The book was dedicated to the rev. Samuel Hoadly, master of a boarding-school at Hackney, father of bishop Hoadly, who had the education of two of his sons'.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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LEWIS (WYNDHAM)Timon of Athens, FIRST EDITION, 16 plates (of which 10 monochrome and 6 in colour), a few light spots or mark

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Lot 101

LEWIS (WYNDHAM)Timon of Athens, FIRST EDITION, 16 plates (of which 10 monochrome and 6 in colour), a few light spots or marks, loose as issued in publisher's pictorial printed portfolio wrappers, original ties (one broken, light toning and a few spots to upper cover) [Morrow & Lafourcade A1], folio, Cube Press, [1913]Footnotes:Rare complete set of Wyndham Lewis's Vorticist designs. Originally commissioned by Max Goschen to illustrate an edition of Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, the designs were rejected, whereupon Lewis had them published under the imprint of 'The Cube Press'. The original drawings were shown at the second Post-Impressionist Exhibition held at the Grafton Galleries in 1912.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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NAPOLEON BONAPARTEAutograph note of financial calculations, unsigned, in French, comprising 11 lines in pencil, examining Nap

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Lot 38

NAPOLEON BONAPARTEAutograph note of financial calculations, unsigned, in French, comprising 11 lines in pencil, examining Napoleon's financial situation and attempting to calculate his income ('...L.11,258 18 s ont été placés a Londres en 1817... Les intérêsts ont comptés pour 1817, 1818... 28.000 piastres au début qui vallait à 5 FF 8 cts...ont été (prises) achetés en Amerique au 6 pour %... plus de 3/5 plus avantageux que celui de Londres...'), with some additional calculations beneath, bearing collection label '269' lower left corner, one page, 'Magnay Pickering London 1815' watermark, light dust-staining, creased at folds and corners, roughly torn from a larger sheet on right hand side, 4to (245 x 200mm.), [St Helena, ?1818]Footnotes:'LES INTERETS ONT COMPTES POUR 1817, 1818 & 1819': NAPOLEON IN EXILE ON ST HELENA CALCULATES HIS INVESTMENTS.In this rare autograph note, Napoleon swiftly calculates his income whilst on St Helena. Written in his characteristic untidy hand, Napoleon notes that his investments in America out-perform those in London. In London he holds L.11,258 livre, 18 sous, placed in 1817, with a profit of L.630 15s, making a capital of 269.290 FF. The 28.000 piastres which at the beginning were worth 5FF 8cts were bought in America at 6% and performed '...plus de 3/5 plus avantageux que celui de Londres...'. This fund, he adds, is needed for 1817, 1818 and 1819. Napoleon would certainly be described now as an extremely 'high net worth individual'. He had added to an already substantial family inheritance through his marriage to Josephine de Beauharnais, his military and political successes and considerable property ownership, as well as benefiting from confiscated land and assets. As shown here, he was clearly financially astute and invested in banks and the stock market in London and America. Provenance: Private European collection formed by the owner's father some 50 years ago.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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FARADAY (MICHAEL)Experimental Researches in Electricity (Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-first Series.)... from the Philsos

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FARADAY (MICHAEL)Experimental Researches in Electricity (Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-first Series.)... from the Philsosophical Transactions - Part I. for 1846, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to '?E. Selby Esq. from the Author' on the title-page, passage on p.62 marked in margin in pencil, contemporary plain stiff wrappers, pencil note saying 'see page 62' on front wrapper, age-soiling, spine defective, vertical crease to cover and contents, 4to, Printed by R. and J.E. Taylor, 1846Footnotes:RARE OFFPRINT OF ARTICLES DEMONSTRATING 'THE FARADAY EFFECT', INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. The three articles, from Faraday's ground-breaking 'Experimental Researches in Electricity' series which helped to demonstrated the link between magnetism and light, here comprise: On the magnetization of light and the illumination of magnetic lines of force; On new magnetic actions, and on the magnetic condition of all matter; On new magnetic actions, and on the magnetic condition of all matter – continued.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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DICKENS (CHARLES)The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, VERY EARLY ISSUE, 43 etched plates

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DICKENS (CHARLES)The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, VERY EARLY ISSUE, 43 etched plates (including frontispiece and additional title) by R. Seymour, R.W. Buss and 'Phiz', with half-title and Directions to the Binder leaf, plates with the usual foxing, mostly in margins but heavy and affecting image in some cases, modern red calf gilt, spine with decorative tooling and lettering in gilt, 8vo (212 x 127mm.), Chapman & Hall, 1837Footnotes:AN EXCEPTIONAL COPY OF 'PICKWICK' IN BOOK FORM: WITH ALL THE EARLY ISSUE TEXT POINTS, ALL THE KEY PLATES IN THE FIRST STATE, AND ONE OF 'THE RAREST OF ALL PICKWICK PLATES'.Text:Rather remarkably, this copy has every first issue point noted by Hatton & Cleaver, with the exception of the impossibly rare early page variant ('only twice has it come under writer's notice', Hatton & Cleaver, p.56), being page 261 with the signature mark N2 rather than the correct X2 as in our copy. Plates:The present copy has the vast majority of the plates in the first state recorded by either Johannsen, Miller & Strange or Hatton & Cleaver (or all three), including the Seymour plates, and also has the two Buss plates. A few of the plates are Hatton & Cleaver's 'second plate', but according to Johannsen at least two of these are not genuine second plates but simply have the page number burnished out.Copies with the first plate ('Mr. Pickwick addressing the Club') in the first state are particularly scarce, John F. Dexter suggesting that of the first issue of 400 copies of part 1, 'I very much doubt whether more than 50 impressions in first state were obtained from the first set of steels' (Johannsen, p.2). Also present here is the extremely scarce Plate 14, one of two incorrectly paginated (as 169): 'In point of rarity, however, none exceed the two plates as originally etched for Part 6. To quote again the words of J.F. Dexter, 'they are the greatest rarity known to me in this book'' (Hatton & Cleaver, p.22). Plate 15 has the correct page number (154).List of plates with Johannsen and Hatton & Cleaver references:1. Mr Pickwick Addresses the Club: Plate A, First state, signature faint but visible.2. The Pugnacious Cabman: Plate A, First state, signature legible. 3. The Sagacious Dog: Plate A, the gun with hammer and trigger and no break in the barrel. Johannsen, Miller & Strange and J. Christian Bay all disagree with Hatton & Cleaver's assertion that the first state has the break in the gun.4. Dr. Slammer's Defiance of Jingle: Plate A, First state.5-7: All Plate A, First state.8-9: The two Buss plates.10. The Breakdown: Plate A, First state (the 'NE' in 'NEMO' just visible under magnification).11. The First Appearance of Mr. Samuel Weller: Plate A1 (cane showing a break), First state, with 'NEMO' signature.12. Mrs. Bardell Faints in Mr Pickwick's Arms: Plate A2 (faces slightly retouched), First state.13. The Election at Eatonswill: Plate A1 (staff faintly etched), First state.14. Mrs. Leo Hunter's Fancy-Dress Dejeune: Plate A (with incorrect page number 169, making it 'the rarest of all Pickwick plates'), First state.15. The Unexpected Breaking-Up of the Seminary for Young Ladies: Plate A (correctly paginated 169), First state.16-21. All Plate A.22. Christmas Eve at M. Wardle's: Plate A, First plate.23. The Goblin and the Sexton: Plate B1 (knot in place of a face in tree trunk), First plate.24. Mr. Pickwick Slides: Plate A, First state.25. The First Interview with Mr. Sergeant Snubbin: Plate B1 (no roll of paper), Second plate.26. The Valentine: Plate A2 (with number burnished out), Second plate, first state. This and all following plates have no etched page number.27. The Trial: Plate B1, Second plate, first state.28. The Card Room at Bath: Plate A, First plate.29. Mr Winkle's situation when the door blew to: Plate B1, Second plate..30. Conviviality at Bob Sawyer's: Plate A, First plate.31. Mr Pickwick Sits for his Portrait: Plate B1, Second plate.32. The Warden's Room: Plate A, First plate.33. Discovery of Jingle in the Fleet: Plate A, First plate.34. The Red-nosed Man Discourseth: Plate B1, Second plate.35. Mrs Bardell Encounters Mr. Pickwick in the Prison: Plate A, First plate.36. Mr Winkle Returns under Extraordinary Circumstances: Plate A, First plate.37. The Ghostly Passengers in the Ghost of a Mail: Plate B1, Second plate.38. Mr. Bob Sawyer's Mode of Travelling: Plate A, First plate.39. The Rival Editors: Plate A, First plate.40. Mary and the Fat Boy: Plate A, First plate.41. Mr. Weller and His Friends Drinking to Mr. Pell: Plate A, First plate.42. Frontispiece: Plate A, First plate.43. Etched title: Plate A: First plate.References:Albert Johannsen, Phiz Illustrations from the Novels of Charles Dickens, 1956; Thomas Hatton & Arthur. H. Cleaver, A Bibliography of the Periodical Works of Charles Dickens,, 1933; W. Miller & E.H. Strange, A Centenary Bibliography of the Pickwick Papers, 1936; J. Christian Bay, ('The Pickwick Papers', in Amateur Book Collector I, December 1950, pp.7-8).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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NAPOLEON'S LIBRARY ON ST HELENA[MIRABEAU (HONORE GABRIELE RIQUETTI)] Histoire secrète de la Cour de Berlin, ou correspondance

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Lot 28

NAPOLEON'S LIBRARY ON ST HELENA[MIRABEAU (HONORE GABRIELE RIQUETTI)] Histoire secrète de la Cour de Berlin, ou correspondance d'un voyageur françois, depuis le 5 juillet 1776 jusqu'au 19 janvier 1787. Ouvrage posthume, 2 vol., NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S COPY, with his imperial eagle stamp on titles, ownership signature 'Teo. Leigh' and inscription reading 'This work belonged to Napoleon Buonaparte and was in his Library at St. Helena', half-titles, contemporary mottled calf gilt, hinges starting, spine faded, light wear, 8vo (195 x 125mm.), [1789]Footnotes:A BOOK FROM NAPOLEON'S LIBRARY AT LONGWOOD HOUSE ON ST HELENA.After the death of Napoleon the majority of his Longwood library was divided by the executors amongst Napoleon's heirs and friends. The remainder were removed from St Helena by order of the British Government and sold to Martin Bossange, an important French bookseller in London. His rare 1823 catalogue, published as A catalogue of the library of the late Emperor Napoleon, which were removed from the Island of St. Helena, by order of His Majesty's Government, and which were purchased by Martin Bossange, and Co. Foreign Booksellers, offered for sale 228 unpriced books. After almost half of the lots failed to find a buyer, Bossange quickly consigned them to Sotheby's, their sale taking place on Wednesday 23 July 1823. Provenance: Napoleon Bonaparte, St Helena Library, brown imperial eagle ink ownership stamp; Theo[dosia] Leigh Toft (c.1743-1808), signature on half-titles and bookplate; R.G. Leychester (1763-1835, MP for Shaftesbury) of Toft Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire, inscription dated 1850.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTDE PAPE (FERDINAND AND CHARLES) Recueil de pieuses prières, ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT ON VELLUM, 209 page

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ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTDE PAPE (FERDINAND AND CHARLES) Recueil de pieuses prières, ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT ON VELLUM, 209 pages (numbered in lower margin), illuminated throughout including title, 33 full-page illuminations, and 264 pages of text, each within elaborate borders of different colours (gold, green, blue, lilac, red and white) filled with flowers, birds, insects and butterflies, the last 12 pages with gold floral corner-pieces left blank for additions, illuminated initials heightened in gold throughout, illumination on p.7 neatly restored, original brown morocco by De Samblanx-Weckesser, covers and spine with blind-stamped floral decoration, green and red inlaid monogram on upper cover, red morocco doublures with all-over pattern of gilt stars, crescent moon and roses, gilt dogtooth border, red watered silk endpapers, leather ties with decorative metal clasps, g.e., contained in original diced roan box with gilt monogram on upper cover (light wear), small 4to (150 x 330mm.); together with a note by Charles de Pape, SIGNED and DATED, 4-page vellum bifolium in brown ink (160 x 120mm.), Bruges, 1908 (2)Footnotes:AN EXQUISITE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF NEO-MEDIEVAL ILLUMINATION. Ferdinand De Pape (1801-1885) was a Belgian painter and foremost representative of the revival of medieval illumination who attained national and international success. Ferdinand described himself as a 'peintre en moijen âge'; and his known works suggest that he drew most of his inspiration from the fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Brugean illumination. Ferdinand worked with his brother François (1814-1863) and later, from 1859, with his son Charles who eventually took over the workshop in 1882 when Ferdinand retired due to his failing eyesight. (see W. Dumond, 'The Bruges Illuminator Ferdinand de Pape', in The Revival of Medieval Illumination, 2007, pp.245-67).No other complete manuscripts have been traced at auction. The only other comparable example is held at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, MS M.1115, Legende et déscription de la châsse de St. Ursule par Memling à l'hôpital Saint Jean à Bruges.The manuscript offered here was made for 'Monsieur and Madame Norbert Le Gallais-Metz' as is explained in the accompanying note in Pape's note. The manuscript, which celebrated the marriage between Norbert Le Gallais and Juliette Metz, was started as a collaboration between Ferdinand and Charles, and it was eventually finished by Charles in 1908. The 33 full-page fine illuminations depict scenes from the New Testament and various Saints, including St Norbert and St Juliet, who share the first names of the couple the manuscript was made for.ILLUMINATIONS: p.1 Le Gallais coat of arms; p.2 Salvator Mundi; p.4 Virgin Lactans crowned by angels; p.5 Angel musicians; p.6 Donor in prayer; p.7 Donor in prayer; p.8 Annunciation; p.15 St Peter; p.16 Visitation; p.21 St John the Evangelist; p.51 Annunciation to the Shepherds; p.29 St Catherine of Alexandria; p.30 Nativity; p.39 St Paul; p.40 Flight to Egypt; p.47 St Anthony; p.48 Presentation to the Temple; p.64 St Catherine of Alexandria; p.75 St Nicholas; p.76 St Barbara; p.81 St Luke; p.82 Agony in the Garden; p.107 St Mark; p.108 Altar with Host; p.125 St Matthew; p.126 Crucifixion; p.145 Bishop martyr; p.146 St Louis; p.158 Angel musician; p.176 St Francis receiving the stigmata; p.177 Coronation of the Virgin; p.197 St Norbert; p.198 St Juliet.TEXT: pp.9-38 Prières du Matin; pp.41-63 Messe de Mariage; pp.65-83 Exercice Pour la Confession; pp.83-107 Exercice Pour la Communion; pp.109-157 Prières durant la Saincte Messe; pp.160-176 Prières pendant la salut; pp.178-195 Prières du Soir; pp.194-209 Souvenirs de Famille LGM.The fine binding is by the Belgian master craftsman Charles de Samblancx [or Samblanx] (1855-1943), who began his binding career at age 11, as an apprentice to Coppens. He worked in partnership with the gilder Jacques Weckesser from 1889 to 1909. Samblancx worked in a variety of period styles, masterfully reproducing the bindings of previous centuries.Provenance: Norbert Le Gallais (1860-1934) and Juliette Metz; by descent to the present owner.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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SUFFRAGETTE - EMILY WILDING DAVISONOfficial Programme, Time Table & Route of the Funeral Procession, Saturday June 14th 1

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SUFFRAGETTE - EMILY WILDING DAVISONOfficial Programme, Time Table & Route of the Funeral Procession, Saturday June 14th 1913, 4 pages on a bifolium, printed in purple on cream card, dust-staining, discolouration and marks, torn in two pieces along centre fold, 8vo (190 x 126mm.), [1913]Footnotes:'SHE DIED FOR WOMEN': RARE PROGRAMME FOR THE SUFFRAGETTE MARTYR'S FUNERAL PROCESSION. Elizabeth Crawford notes in her Collecting Suffrage blog (14 June 2013) that, whilst all material related to Emily Wilding Davison's funeral is scarce, this programme is one of the scarcest, she having seen only one copy of this pamphlet on the market. According to our programme, Emmeline Pankhurst was to accompany the hearse, surrounded by hunger strikers. She was, however, arrested on that morning under the infamous Cat and Mouse Act and was prevented from attending.Provenance: Given to Minnie Elizabeth Marsh (1899-1986) of Birmingham by an unnamed suffragette friend; thence by descent.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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ROSSETTI (CHRISTINA)The Poetical Works... With Memoir and Notes &c. by William Michael Rossetti, EDITOR'S PRESENTATION CO

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ROSSETTI (CHRISTINA)The Poetical Works... With Memoir and Notes &c. by William Michael Rossetti, EDITOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, with an autograph note 'Presented to Miss Lisa Wilson 'my Fior-di-lisa' of Christina's little poem with affectionate regard by W.M. Rossetti Jan. 1904' on paper headed '3 St. Edmund's Terrace...' pasted on front free endpaper, chemise made from embroidered fabric, Macmillan, 1904; For Remembrance. Daily Selections from the Poems of Christina Rossetti. Compiled by Frances Maclean. With a Preface by Lisa Wilson, EDITOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to Lisa Wilson (who wrote the preface) 'Lisa from Frances. Dec. 5 1913' above 2-line poetry quotation, annotated by Wilson in margins with the names and dates of friends (i.e. 'Christina 1894' beside the poem for 29 December), Winchester, Warren & Son, and London, Simpkin & Co., [1913]; Sing-Song. A Nursery Rhyme Book... illustrations by Arthur Hughes, inscribed by Lisa Wilson 'Christina Maude Evelyn Corkran with her Godmother's love, Feb 24th 1903', Macmillan, 1893; Speaking Likenesses... with Pictures Thereof by Arthur Hughes, FIRST EDITION, Lisa Wilson's copy inscribed 'Lisa from Jessie, Christmas 1883' on front free endpaper, spine soiled, Macmillan, 1874--ROSSETTI (DANTE GABRIEL) Ballads, PRESENTATION COPY FROM W.M. ROSSETTI, inscribed 'To Miss Lisa Wilson with best regards W.M. Rossetti, Novr. 1899', Ellis & Elvey, 1899--Of the Imitation of Christ... New Edition, PRESENTATION COPY FROM CHRISTINA TO WILLIAM MICHAEL ROSSETTI, inscribed in William's hand 'W.M. Rossetti from Christina 1890' inside upper cover, 3 CUT SIGNATURES OF CHRISTINA ROSSETTI, a 2-page note probably by Maria Rossetti and photograph of her loosely inserted, lacks front free endpaper, contemporary half calf, rubbed, Oxford, J.H. Parker, 1845--WILSON (LISA) Verses, FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed 'Maude Corkran from Lisa Wilson with her love, Oct. 12. 1900', sprig of leaves loosely inserted (resulting in light off-setting to 2 pages), Bliss, Sands & Co., 1896--BELL (MACKENZIE) Christina Rossetti. A Biographical and Critical Study, FIRST EDITION, presentation copy with note 'To Miss Lisa Wilson with the good wishes of her friend Mackenzie Bell, Jan 1898' pasted onto the half-title, FLOWERS FROM THE WREATH PLACED ON CHRISTINA'S COFFIN loosely inserted within paper wallet folder inscribed by Lisa Wilson 'Flowers & leaves from the wreath which was laid on my beloved Christina's coffin, and buried with her - Jan 2 1892 - Highgate', a postcard from Mary Rossetti to Lisa Wilson (29 December 1930), a 4-page programme for a dedication service for the Memorial of Christina Rossetti held at Christ Church, Woburn Square on 1 November 1898, and a couple of other items loosely inserted, 2 small pencil annotations by Wilson, Hurst and Blackett, 1898--SANDARS (MARY F.) The Life of Christina Rossetti, FIRST EDITION, AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed 'To Miss Lisa Wilson with many thanks for her kind help from Mary F. Sanders, Oct. 10 1930' on the half-title, 3 autograph letters signed by the author to Wilson (12 pages, dated between August to September 1930, discussing the book) loosely inserted, APPROXIMATELY 25 PENCIL ANNOTATIONS AND CORRECTIONS BY LISA WILSON in the margins, Hutchinson, 1930, 8vo; and 13 others, biographies and reference works about Christina Rossetti, including the 4-volume Letters, works inscribed by Jan Marsh and Diane D'Amico, and 3 with the ownership inscription of Lisa Wilson (22)Footnotes:'SHE WOULD NOT HEAR OF FATE!': A group of books by, about and associated with Christina Rossetti belonging to Lisa Wilson, her closest friend in later years, and as her brother William Michael Rossetti notes in one of the volumes, 'the Fior-de-Lisa of Christina's little poem'. Two books are inscribed by William Michael, another has 3 cut signatures by Christina loosely inserted, whilst a third has dried flowers taken from the wreath laid upon her coffin. Christina Rossetti died on 29 December 1894 and Lisa was one of only a handful of guests accompanying the burial party on a snowy day at Highgate Cemetery on 2 January 1895, following a ceremony during which two hymns by Christina were sung. Also between the pages of this book can be found an order of service for Rossetti's memorial service on 1 November 1898. The editor of Rossetti's letters notes that in the last years of her life she was more aware of her growing fame and even joked to her brother William Michael that an annotated copy of Sing-Song would one day be 'priceless', warning him not to disperse her library without looking carefully for inscriptions (Antony H. Harrison, ed., The Letters of Christina Rossetti, Vol. 4: 1887-1894, 2004, xii). Lisa Wilson was consulted by Christina's early biographers, including Mackenzie Bell and Mary F. Sanders, in whose book Lisa has made some 25 revealing comments, such as 'Horrid', 'But she believe in the infinite mercy of God', 'I am sure she never thought this', and 'She would not hear of Fate!'. To Sanders' statement that Lisa was her 'most intimate friend to whom she poured out all her thoughts', Lisa responds tartly 'her thoughts were only poured out to her God'. As Lisa and Christina's correspondence was destroyed, these notes form a rare insight into their relationship. Provenance: Mary Louisa 'Lisa' Wilson (1850-1934, poet, artist and friend of Christina Rossetti); her god-daughter Christina Maude Evelyn Corkran (1903-1979); thence by descent.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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ROSSETTI (CHRISTINA)Autograph poem 'On Occasion of her Book to my Fior-di-Lisa' signed ('Christina G. Rossetti'), 8 lines beg

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ROSSETTI (CHRISTINA)Autograph poem 'On Occasion of her Book to my Fior-di-Lisa' signed ('Christina G. Rossetti'), 8 lines beginning 'The Rose is Love's own flower – And Love's no less/ The Lily's loftiness...', affixed to the flyleaf of a volume of thirteen manuscript poems dedicated to Christina Rossetti, composed, written and illustrated by her close friend Lisa Wilson, beginning 'To Christina, My Dearest Friend', and including the poems 'Consecrations', 'Of My Lady', 'Her Birthday', and 'For Love's Sake', finely decorated in watercolour throughout with flowers such as forget-me-nots, honeysuckle and blossoms, 13 leaves of watercolour paper, printed gilt floral endpapers, vellum, ruled in gilt with initials 'C.G.R.' on upper cover, 8vo (178 x 125mm.), [1892]; with a separate autograph fair copy of Rossetti's poem titled 'In honour of her Book, and still/ more of my own/ Fior-di-Lisa' signed with initials ('C.G.R.') on a bifolium, one page, 8vo (175 x 111mm.), [?1892]; and group of associated ephemera including a cabinet photograph of Lisa Wilson and two botanical watercolours signed 'Helen Rossetti' (small group)Footnotes:'TO MY FIOR-DI-LISA': A VOLUME OF ILLUSTRATED POEMS DEDICATED TO CHRISTINA ROSSETTI BY HER CLOSE FRIEND, WITH TWO COPIES OF ROSSETTI'S VERSE WRITTEN IN RESPONSE. This beautifully decorated vellum-bound volume was presented by Lisa Wilson to Christina Rossetti in 1892, soon after Rossetti's operation for breast cancer in May of that year, and bound in haste when it was thought that she had not long to live. The women had corresponded since the 1880's when Lisa Wilson '...a very invalidish girl, obliged to lie down a great deal...' (Mary F. Sanders, The Life of Christina Rossetti, London, 1930, p.254) wrote Rossetti an admiring letter. They finally met in 1885 when Christina offered to send her a copy of her new book Time Flies (see lot 118). Grasping the opportunity to meet in person, Lisa collected the book herself, thus beginning a close lifelong friendship, becoming her '...most important admirer... close friend and companion...' (Jan Marsh, Christina Rossetti, a Literary Biography, 1994, p.538). The moment is captured in her poem 'The Meeting' included here ('...let me recall the time when we first met... you came and let my hands clasp yours... Your lips, with their sweet melancholy curve and rare swift smile. Your musical low voice Thrilled through me...'). Rossetti herself was less poetic at the prospect of their meeting: 'Don't expect me to be as nice as my poems or you will be disappointed', she had written (Marsh, p.538).The collection of intense love poems, religious verses and thoughts on death has been described as '...the most public statement Wilson made of her love for Rossetti...' (Diane D'Amico, 'Lisa Wilson: 'A Friend of Christina Rossetti'', The Journal of Pre-Raphaelite Studies, Vol. 10, Fall 2001, p.118). D'Amico argues that the poems must, however, be read in the context of female friendship at a time when intense expressions of love between women were allowed without being interpreted as sapphic, and that they can also be seen in the concept of a spiritual friendship that brought them closer to God, with Rossetti as Lisa's spiritual guide: '...Wilson's love for Rossetti and her poetry inspired by this love are influenced by a religious faith that allowed for such a concept of friendship...' (D'Amico, p.121). After Rossetti's death, Lisa requested William Michael Rossetti return the volume, in which Christina had inscribed a short verse dedicated to her, and inserted at the front of the book. 'Fior-Di-Lisa' casts Lisa as a lily and herself as a rose, and the book is full of the symbolic language of flowers through which their friendship was communicated. The poem was published in New Poems by Christina Rossetti, edited by William Michael Rossetti in 1896.As well as requesting the return of our volume, she also burned all Christina's correspondence and, apart from publishing these poems, never commented about a friendship she considered sacred, thinking it was enough, and indeed a privilege, to be remembered merely as Rossetti's friend. All the poems inscribed here, apart from the preface 'To Christina' were included in Lisa Wilson's only published work, Verses, of 1896, in which she revealed her pseudonym Christina Grey, under which she may have published other work. Whilst their close relationship is acknowledged by biographers, and our volume consulted by them, further detail is scarce and she is depicted as a rather shadowy figure of whom little is known. Diane D'Amico has put this deficiency right in her comprehensive essay 'Lisa Wilson: 'A Friend of Christina Rossetti'', (ibid, pp.109-129), where she talks about Lisa and our volume in detail. D'Amico identifies her as Mary Louisa Wilson (1850-1934), the daughter of a solicitor from Oundle. She remained unmarried and lived with her widowed mother and brother as companion and housekeeper in Gilston Road, London. A devout Christian, she was a regular attendee at her local church, St Mary's The Boltons, and devoted much time to visiting the poor and sick. She moved to Cornwall after the death of her sisters and her good friend Maude Corkran, and spent the last years of her life in Penzance. The book was passed on to her god-daughter Christina Corkran, and has remained in the family since then.Provenance: Mary Louisa 'Lisa' Wilson (1850-1934, poet, artist and friend of Christina Rossetti); her god-daughter Christina Maude Evelyn Corkran (1903-1979); thence by descent.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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SUFFRAGETTE CHRISTMAS CARDChristmas card depicting a purple silk banner with 'Woman's Rights' picked out in silver, and two s

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SUFFRAGETTE CHRISTMAS CARDChristmas card depicting a purple silk banner with 'Woman's Rights' picked out in silver, and two small china dolls attached either side, with the legend 'To Vote you have a Right/ Royal Time this Xmas/ And may they ALL Get 'Em', published by Tom Edwards, London, dolls and banner sewn on, later dedication in blue biro on reverse 'To Pat & Ron/ Yrs ?Hilberd & Mum/ With love.', dust-staining and marks, 125 x 98mm., [c.1910]Footnotes:'SOME DAY YOU MAY BE LUCKY - HOPE ON': A rare example of this design with original china dolls still attached.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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ROWLING (J.K.)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY

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Lot 122

ROWLING (J.K.)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR 'to Catriona long time since I have seen one of these!. J.K. Rowling' on the dedication leaf, with numbers 10 through to 1, and 'Joanne Rowling' on the verso of the title-page, small blue ink stain to upper margin of text block on pp.145-173, publisher's white printed wrappers with a yellow band around the middle, and lettered in black (short tear at lower upper joint, a couple of light indentations to upper cover, light handling marks) [Errington AA1(a)], 8vo, Bloomsbury, [1997]Footnotes:VERY RARE SIGNED COPY OF THE VERY FIRST APPEARANCE IN PRINT OF HARRY POTTER, for which an 'unconfirmed print-run of 200 copies is generally accepted... This is also the figure noted by Bloomsbury' (Errington). We have been unable to trace any other signed and inscribed copies of this book.The elegant inscription reflects the fact that Rowling and the recipient had known each other from almost the beginning of the Harry Potter journey. Catriona was the children's book buyer for a famous book shop in Edinburgh, advocating the merits of Rowling's first book from the moment she read this copy of the uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 when she was given it by the publisher's agent.She later met Rowling on several occasions when she visited the shop, first to write in the shop's café, later to sign books or attend events that Catriona helped organise. This copy was actually signed in 1999, at the same time Rowling signed Catriona's copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (see lot 127). The inscription captures the extraordinary changes in the author's literary journey, from the moment the proof of this, her first book, appeared in 1997 to her burgeoning success with publication in 1999 of Azkaban, from which moment 'Harry Potter' truly became the global phenomenon he has been ever since.Provenance: Catriona, the vendor, who from 1995-2000 was the children's book buyer at a famous large Edinburgh book shop. This copy was personally inscribed by Rowling during a visit to the shop in 1999, at the same time that she signed a proof copy of The Prisoner of Azkaban (see lot 126).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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LEWIS (WYNDHAM)Fifteen Drawings, NUMBER 10 OF 250 COPIES, 15 plates after Lewis (7 printed in colours), tipped onto printed

Bonhams

Lot 102

LEWIS (WYNDHAM)Fifteen Drawings, NUMBER 10 OF 250 COPIES, 15 plates after Lewis (7 printed in colours), tipped onto printed grey-blue card mounts with printed device by Edward Wadsworth, loose as issued in publisher's printed portfolio boards, colour design ('Nude 1') after Lewis pasted on upper cover (short tears and creases) [Murrow & Lafourcade A5], folio, The Ovid Press, [1919]Footnotes:Rare complete set of Lewis's Vorticist and early images including a portrait of Ezra Pound, 'Nude I and II', and 'Post-Jazz'. It is believed that fewer than the 250 copies were ever issued.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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LE FANU (JOSEPH SHERIDAN)The House by the Church-yard, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, half-title in volume 3 only (as i

Bonhams

Lot 48

LE FANU (JOSEPH SHERIDAN)The House by the Church-yard, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, half-title in volume 3 only (as issued), occasional spotting, pp.257-278 loosened in volume 3, pencil correction to spelling/printing errors on pp.197 and 307 in volume 1, publisher's Royal blue blind-stamped cloth, spines lettered and tooled in gilt, rubbed [Sadleir 1379, first issue; Wolff 4016], 8vo, Tinsley Brothers, 1863Footnotes:RARE FIRST EDITION IN THE PUBLISHER'S CLOTH of Le Fanu's classic of supernatural fiction. 'The pages of the novel are crimsoned in gore with seasonings of hauntings, apparitions, and brooding menace. There are connoisseurs of the ghostly who put it first among Le Fanu's works' (Tymn, Horror Literature, 1981).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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• MARIE-LOUISE VON MOTESICZKY (AUSTRIAN-BRITISH 1906-1996) COW STRETCHING OVER HEDGE IN FIELDoil on canvas40.5 x 51cm; 16 x 2

Olympia Auctions

Lot 22

• MARIE-LOUISE VON MOTESICZKY (AUSTRIAN-BRITISH 1906-1996) COW STRETCHING OVER HEDGE IN FIELDoil on canvas40.5 x 51cm; 16 x 20in(unframed)Painted in the 1960s. As noted in lot 1, apart from domesticated pets it was rare for Marie-Louise to paint animals in nature, but in the present work she seems to have been attracted by the cow's innocent eye and the enthusiastic lick of its large pink tongue, an action she captures with typical wit and veracity. Schlenker no. 238

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• EDMOND XAVIER KAPP (BRITISH 1890-1978) SELF-PORTRAIT - THE ARTIST SEATEDsigned and dated Kapp '38 lower rightoil on board61

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Lot 63

• EDMOND XAVIER KAPP (BRITISH 1890-1978) SELF-PORTRAIT - THE ARTIST SEATEDsigned and dated Kapp '38 lower rightoil on board61 x 46cm; 24 x 18in (unframed)Self-portraits by Kapp are rare; the only other recorded self-portrait is a charcoal sketch he drew of himself at his easel in his studio in Beausoleil, France in 1954; it is of virtually the same dimensions as the present work (collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London).

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Rare fontaine de salle à manger en marbre blanc veiné gris du début du XIXe siècleLe réservoir en forme d'urne couverte est s

Bonhams

Lot 62

Rare fontaine de salle à manger en marbre blanc veiné gris du début du XIXe siècleLe réservoir en forme d'urne couverte est sculpté de feuilles et présente trois embouchures en forme de rosace pour les robinets. La vasque en demie lune également à frise de feuilles de laurier est agrémentée d'un bac en plomb et repose sur une colonne cannelée à frises d'oves et de feuilles d'acanthe sur une base quadrangulaire en plinthe. H. 178 cm - L. 85 cm - P. 70 cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Rare commode en placage d'amarante, de satiné et de palissandre par Etienne Doirat d'époque RégenceDe forme galbée en façade

Bonhams

Lot 29

Rare commode en placage d'amarante, de satiné et de palissandre par Etienne Doirat d'époque RégenceDe forme galbée en façade et sur les côtés, elle ouvre à trois tiroirs. Riche ornementation de bronzes dorés et ciselés tels que chutes à tête de femme et feuilles d'acanthe, entrées de serrure, poignées de tirage, tablier et encadrements.Dessus de marbre restauréH. 84 cm - L. 130 cm - P. 62 cmA rare Régence amaranth, bois de satine and rosewood veneered commode by Etienne DoiratCurved on the front and sides, it opens with three drawers. Richly decorated with gilded and chased bronzes such as chutes d'angles with a woman's head and acanthus leaves, key escutcheons and handles. Restored marble top.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Franz Joseph Scholl (Mayence, 1796 – 1842)Figure en marbre représentant Pomone assise Allemagne, 1824Reposant sur une base en

Bonhams

Lot 81

Franz Joseph Scholl (Mayence, 1796 – 1842)Figure en marbre représentant Pomone assise Allemagne, 1824Reposant sur une base en forme de rocher stylisé recouvert d'un drapé antique ; signé et daté JOS. SCHOLL./MOGON. FEC . 1824 ; le thyrse en bois peint d'époque postérieure (accidents et restaurations)H. 43 cm A carved marble figure of Pomone, Franz Joseph Scholl (Mayence, 1796 – 1842), German, 1824Resting on a base in the form of a stylised rock covered with an antique drapery; signed and dated JOS. SCHOLL./MOGON. FEC . 1824; the painted wood thyrse from the later period (accidents and restorations)Footnotes:Joseph Franz Scholl est l'élève de son père Johann Georg. Lors de son séjour à Rome, il fréquente le cercle d'Overbeck en 1829-1830 et fut l'assistant durant ces deux années de Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). Il fut le sculpteur le plus recherché à Mayence dans le premier tiers du XIXe siècle et fut à l'origine de la restauration de la chaire de la cathédrale. Il est également l'auteur de la statue de Gutenberg conservée au musée Gutenberg à Mayence. Elle a été créée en 1827 à la demande de la Casino-Gesellschaft, une société de lecture.Ovide raconte dans les Métamorphoses, l'histoire de la belle nymphe Pomone, protectrice des fruits de son verger, courtisée par Vertumne, Dieu des arbres fruitiers et du vin. On la représentait ordinairement assise sur un grand panier garni de fleurs et de fruits, tenant de la main gauche quelques pommes, et de la droite un rameau. Les poètes l'ont dépeinte couronnée de feuilles de vigne et de grappes de raisin, tenant dans ses mains une corne d'abondance ou une corbeille remplie de fruits. Elle était extrêmement belle, détestait la nature sauvage et lui préférait les jardins soigneusement entretenus. Le sujet de Pomone a été très représenté par les sculpteurs néo-classiques et la sculpture présentée ici en est une très belle illustration et un rare témoignage du sculpteur allemand Joseph Scholl. Bibliographie comparative:J. Hall, Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art, London, 1996, p. 321.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Rugby postcard, very rare early printed postcard showing the Westbourne Oval, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with crowd awaiti

Loddon Auctions Ltd

Lot 1039

Rugby postcard, very rare early printed postcard showing the Westbourne Oval, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with crowd awaiting arrival of the teams, early 1900's (unused) (1)

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Pokemon Cards, a collection of 87 cards to include 30+ Japanese cards (Lugia x 2, Kingdra, Gyarados, Charizard, Cucumber, Vap

Loddon Auctions Ltd

Lot 363

Pokemon Cards, a collection of 87 cards to include 30+ Japanese cards (Lugia x 2, Kingdra, Gyarados, Charizard, Cucumber, Vaporeon, Mew 2000 Promo Card, Bad Rare Coil 4, Togetic, Meganium, Kairiki, Spear, Sakaki Persian, Freezer, Celebi, Doku Jellyfish, Hassam, Thunder, Nidoking, Bakhoon, Ganium, Humph, Nyorotono, Ordile, Kairiky, Marili, Herger, Natsume Fudin, Bad Gyrados, Bad Kairyu, Herger). UK cards include Hitmonchan, Flareon, Dragonite, Dark Magneton, Mewtwo, Steelix, Kingdra, Raichu, Nidoking, Ditto, Dark Golbat, Dark Slowbro, Umbreon, Lt. Surge's Electabuzz, Tyranitar, Ho-oh, Ursaring, Charizard x 2, Machamp x 2, Dark Charizard, Sabrina's Alakazam, Venusaur, Feraligatr, Kangaskhan, Gengar, Aerodactyl, Muk, Blastoise, Nidoqueen, Erika's Dragonair, Poliwrath, Articuno x 2, Slowking, Holo Moltres, Zapdos, Alakazam, Jolteon, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Dark Raichu, Scyther, Zapdos (damaged back), Kangaskhan, Trainer Psychic Cube 01, Chansey, Vaporeon, Gyrados, Kabutops, Lapras, Skarmory, Sableye, Magnemite, Cacturne and more (most gd, some fair)

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Ephemera, Harry Payne, 2 Tuck published greetings cards to comprise 'Bringing In The Holly' (?) showing a mounted Lancer remo

Loddon Auctions Ltd

Lot 623

Ephemera, Harry Payne, 2 Tuck published greetings cards to comprise 'Bringing In The Holly' (?) showing a mounted Lancer removing a mistletoe bough from a tree and an 1881 Y Series card no.313 showing a soldier of the 26th Cameronians lighting a pipe (gd), sold together with a Tuck's 'Breezy Library' copy of 'An Army Doctor's Romance' (poor but rare) (3)

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Postcards, Catharina Klein, 26 alphabet cards, A-Z, a rare set (gen gd)

Loddon Auctions Ltd

Lot 912

Postcards, Catharina Klein, 26 alphabet cards, A-Z, a rare set (gen gd)

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USA
GOLD DOLLAR 1877
Extremely fine or better, rare date.

Dreweatts 1759

Lot 401

USA GOLD DOLLAR 1877 Extremely fine or better, rare date.

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A rare Leeds Fireclay (Lefco) ware White Rabbit stoneware garden statue, modelled standing on haunches looking at his pocket

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 180

A rare Leeds Fireclay (Lefco) ware White Rabbit stoneware garden statue, modelled standing on haunches looking at his pocket watch, glazed off-white, impressed factory marks, looses to base and old restoration, 48.5cm. high Catalogue notesThe Alice in Wonderland range of figures were produced with permission of Macmillan & Co from the illustrations by John Tenniel. Six Garden figures were advertised by Lefco.

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'Applique Windmill' a rare Clarice Cliff Bizarre Archaic vase, shape no.373, painted in colours between red and black bands,

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 10

'Applique Windmill' a rare Clarice Cliff Bizarre Archaic vase, shape no.373, painted in colours between red and black bands, printed factory mark, 17.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection.

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A Wedgwood Pottery Orient Line bowl and saucer designed by Edward Bawden, printed in black and purple on a white ground, two

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 28

A Wedgwood Pottery Orient Line bowl and saucer designed by Edward Bawden, printed in black and purple on a white ground, two Wedgwood Outlines of Grandeur plates designed by Laurence Whistler, a small 'Clovelly' plate designed by Rex Whistler, a Wedgwood Big Top mug, breakfast bowl and plate, and a rare Queens Ware Lady Ursula Grosvenor mug designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, printed factory marks, 14.5cm. diam. (Orient saucer), (9) ProvenancePrivate collection of Wedgwood.

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A rare Wood & Sons Pate Sur Pate vase designed by Frederick A Rhead, cylindrical with flaring top rim, painted with tree

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 188

A rare Wood & Sons Pate Sur Pate vase designed by Frederick A Rhead, cylindrical with flaring top rim, painted with tree peony sprays, in blue, white and green highlighted with gilt, printed gilt mark and facsimile signature, 21cm. high

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'Archaic' a rare Clarice Cliff Bizarre vase, shape no.375, stepped flaring cylindrical body, painted in shades of red, blue a

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 9

'Archaic' a rare Clarice Cliff Bizarre vase, shape no.375, stepped flaring cylindrical body, painted in shades of red, blue and yellow outlined in black, printed and painted factory marks, 25.5cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection. LiteratureRichard Green and Des Jones, The Rich Designs of Clarice Cliff, Rich Designs, page 11 for an identical example illustratedLeonard Griffin, Clarice Cliff The Art of Bizarre, Pavilion Books, page 50 for an identical example illustrated. Catalogue notesClarice copied this design from a capital design seen on a temple in the oasis of Thebes. Clarice saw the design reproduced in a Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones, published in 1856. This vase unusually has a painted Archaic mark and also the printed mark for the Temple at Thebes.

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'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth' 1937 a rare Wedgwood Pottery Coronation mug designed by Eric Ravilious, printed in black

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 47

'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth' 1937 a rare Wedgwood Pottery Coronation mug designed by Eric Ravilious, printed in black on a blue and white ground, printed factory marks and inscription, 10cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Wedgwood.

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'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth' 1937 a rare Wedgwood Pottery Coronation mug designed by Eric Ravilious, printed in blue

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 46

'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth' 1937 a rare Wedgwood Pottery Coronation mug designed by Eric Ravilious, printed in blue on a salmon pink ground, printed factory marks and inscription, 10cm. high ProvenancePrivate collection of Wedgwood.

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A Rare Anti-Garotte Folding Knife by Unwin & Rodgers, Sheffield, one 11cm single edge steel blade stamped with maker's na

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 237

A Rare Anti-Garotte Folding Knife by Unwin & Rodgers, Sheffield, one 11cm single edge steel blade stamped with maker's name at the ricasso, the other 11cm single edge steel blade with a raised medial ridge and stamped ANTI-GAROTTE at the ricasso, with nickel cruciform crossguards and horn grip scales, extended length 35cmBlack patching to blades, with small nicks to the edges.

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A map of Lancashire (Lancastriae) with note to the rear engraved by William Hole 1607 from the map by Christopher Saxton 1579

Mitchells

Lot 819

A map of Lancashire (Lancastriae) with note to the rear engraved by William Hole 1607 from the map by Christopher Saxton 1579, rare edition. Image size 29 x 30.5 cm in Hogarth frame (see illustration).

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FLEMING, Ian, The James Bond novels. A complete set of 14 facsimile first editions, The First Edition Library, Shelton, Conne

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 64

FLEMING, Ian, The James Bond novels. A complete set of 14 facsimile first editions, The First Edition Library, Shelton, Connecticut, circa 1988-93. The publishers went to very considerable trouble to duplicate the bindings, text and dust jackets of the original Jonathan Cape first editions. The book size, weight, typeface, endpapers, texture and finish of the bindings, as well as the Richard Chopping dust wrappers, were all exactly reproduced. As an example of the extraordinary detail and care taken, the jacket on Casino Royale is the first state jacket without the Sunday Times review on the front inner flap; Live and Let Die has no credit to the artist Kenneth Lewis on the front inner flap, as found on the first state jacket; Moonraker has the rare misprint 'shoo' for 'shoot' on page 10, second line from the bottom; and The Man with the Golden Gun has the rare first state variant of the golden gun on the front cover of the binding. This proved too expensive and later issues do not have this. All books are in slip cases with the front and back panels of the dust jackets reproduced on the slip cases. A fine set with no inscriptions (14) (box).

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1 Flasche MillburnRare Malts Selection, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 25 years old, natural cask strengh, distilled in 1975, 61,

Siebers Auktionen

Lot 699

1 Flasche MillburnRare Malts Selection, Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 25 years old, natural cask strengh, distilled in 1975, 61,9%, 0,7 l, Nr. 5555, Füllstand: MS. Etiketten min. schmutzig. Provenienz: Aus einer süddeutschen Privatsammlung.

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A rare 1920s Andia papier-mâché Chinese scribe radio loud speaker casing, 21.5 cm wide x 19 cm deep x 22 cm high

Moore Allen & Innocent

Lot 207

A rare 1920s Andia papier-mâché Chinese scribe radio loud speaker casing, 21.5 cm wide x 19 cm deep x 22 cm high

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A rare Marks & Spencer's "Giardino" bowl, 39.5 cm diameter and a Marks & Spencer "S Garden" platter, 39 cm diameter (2)

Moore Allen & Innocent

Lot 164

A rare Marks & Spencer's "Giardino" bowl, 39.5 cm diameter and a Marks & Spencer "S Garden" platter, 39 cm diameter (2)

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A rare Derby caudle cup and trembleuse, circa 1794, attributed to Richard Askew, the twin entwined handled cup with a central

Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 421

A rare Derby caudle cup and trembleuse, circa 1794, attributed to Richard Askew, the twin entwined handled cup with a central reserve of a lady with a lion and horse, the reverse with a floral reserve, each enclosed by a gilt motif, surrounded by a gilt and pink design, with conforming stand, each with applied 'Exhibition Derby London 1973' labels to underside, 9cm high (restored) (2) CONDITION REPORT:The cup shows evidence of restoration throughout under UV, and shows some crude overpainting to the gilt highlights around the painted panels. The saucer shows no obvious evidence of restoration, but does show surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout.

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After George Edwards (British, 1694-1773) and Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), twelve hand coloured engravings from SAMMLUN

Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 307

After George Edwards (British, 1694-1773) and Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), twelve hand coloured engravings from SAMMLUNG VERSCHIEDENER AUSLANDISHER UND SELTENER VOGEL [Collection Of Various Foreign And Rare Birds], the German edition combining Edwards’s ‘A Natural History of Uncommon Birds’ and Catesby's ‘Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands’, engraved by Johann Michael Seligmann, published by Johann Joseph Fleishmann, Nuremberg circa 1750, in matching glazed frames, each 49cm x 39cm overall (12) (at fault)

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Matchbox Superfast a group of 48 x unboxed including Field Car with rare base - ; 70b Dodge Dragster - yellow base, plus othe

Vectis Auctions Ltd

Lot 14

Matchbox Superfast a group of 48 x unboxed including Field Car with rare base - ; 70b Dodge Dragster - yellow base, plus others & some Regular wheels, all contained in a 41 Carry Case with 4 x light blue trays - see photo Fair to Excellent (may contain repaints) (48)

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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Late 1960's to Early 1970's issue cars including Y2 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall;

Vectis Auctions Ltd

Lot 1

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Late 1960's to Early 1970's issue cars including Y2 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall; Y3 1910 Benz Limousine; 1928 Mercedes SS Coupe; Y7 Rolls Royce with Rare ribbed grey roof, Plus others similar (see photo) - Excellent to Near Mint in Fair to Excellent window boxes.(20)

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A mixed Quantityof Lotus related Ephemera to include 13 x metal pin badges, a selection of "Gold Leaf" items including sew on

Vectis Auctions Ltd

Lot 276

A mixed Quantityof Lotus related Ephemera to include 13 x metal pin badges, a selection of "Gold Leaf" items including sew on patch; a rare 7" Vinyl single - "Lotus Sings"; a selection of Lanyards; "John Player Special" stickers; posters, plus others - generally Excellent. Qty

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Minichamps 540871812 1/18th scale Ayrton Senna Racing Car Collection - Lotus Honda 99T 1987 - yellow, racing number 12 &

Vectis Auctions Ltd

Lot 124

Minichamps 540871812 1/18th scale Ayrton Senna Racing Car Collection - Lotus Honda 99T 1987 - yellow, racing number 12 & with rare Tobacco Advertising logos - Mint in Near Mint packaging.

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Trumpf - a rare large scale plastic VW Beetle x 19cm long (7.5"). Condition - generally Good - see photo.

Vectis Auctions Ltd

Lot 630

Trumpf - a rare large scale plastic VW Beetle x 19cm long (7.5"). Condition - generally Good - see photo.

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A rare and unusual group of 17th century Hearth Tax and other receipts , some hand written , others printed and hand annotate

Peter Francis

Lot 300

A rare and unusual group of 17th century Hearth Tax and other receipts , some hand written , others printed and hand annotated ,"in pursuance of Act of Parliament dated 8th May 1661". And others similar of the period (9), together with a receipt to the King in the sum of one hundred pounds given as a" free and voluntary present, for the supply of his present occasions etc etc" (11) Contained in a small ovoid birch bentwood lidded box. All in fair mostly legible condition for their age.

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1971 CITROEN SM Sports Coupe, 2960ccs V6 Maserati petrol engine with manual gearbox. A sadly neglected example of this very r

Peter Francis

Lot 251

1971 CITROEN SM Sports Coupe, 2960ccs V6 Maserati petrol engine with manual gearbox. A sadly neglected example of this very rare 1970s sports car, which has stood for over 20 years in a poor environment. Now in probably unrestoreable condition ,of use for spares only . The SM was a brave and typically Citroen almost Avant Garde design which made it a devisive car. Some loved it and it won the US Trend Car of the Year in 1972 as well as being third in the European Car of the Year standings. It proved a long legged Tourer but was not market leading on performance capable of 137 mph, but able to cruise all day at 3 figures. All were Left hand drive although some were converted. The vehicle has a V5 registration document. Estate Sale with no Reserve. No guarantee or warranty of any kind is implied or given . This is an old car in very poor condition. Buyer to collect within 5 days of the sale. Not insured from fall of the hammer, at buyers risk Very poor-spares only-general rot in all steel work and holed panels. Rolls. Brakes have been dismantled. Sold as seen buyer to collect within 5 days of the sale. Vehicle not insured by us from fall of the hammer,at buyers risk.

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A rare pair of Persian Malayer runner rugs, circa 1910, both with intricate herati design on an indigo ground and rich madder

Cheffins

Lot 623

A rare pair of Persian Malayer runner rugs, circa 1910, both with intricate herati design on an indigo ground and rich madder border110 x 400 and 109 x 398cmPile is slighty low but even on bothOne has wear and losses to each end, the other has losses at one endOne has some losses to the selvageBoth will benefit greatly from a clean

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