A Victorian Channel Islands needlework sampler inscribed 'Amelia Bougourd, Aged 11 years, Guernsey, St. Mary's School' and dated 1878, with a Christmas and New Year greeting and two pictorials of a boat and squirrel, 15¼ x 11¼in. (38.75 x 28.5cm.). *Condition: Good condition with no faults. Good colour with no fading. Modern framing.
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An early 19th century needlework sampler, with alphabet and poem within floral decorated border, by Mary Hendry, Litcham School, Aged 8 years, 1817, image approx. 35cm x 33cm, under glass within gilt frame, together with another early 19th century needlework sampler, by Jane Simpson, 3 April 1828, image approx. 42cm x 29.5cm, under glass and framed. (2)
World.- Embroidered Map.- Anonymous (1800) A Map of the World, According to the Latest Discoveries, double-hemisphere world map with vignettes in each corner of Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, with compass rose lower centre, embroidery in several shades of silk thread on a satin ground, with traces of ink, 390 x 720 mm. (15 1/4 x 28 1/4 in), under glass, some splitting in the fabric, light surface dirt, in decorative gilt frame, 1800.⁂ Based on a specially-engraved pattern, with examples of which were known to have been supplied by embroidery shops. Other examples of embroidered maps utilising the same template are known (see Christie's, London, Travel and Natural History, 5th March 2007, and George Glazer Gallery, a Georgian Period Embroidered Sampler by Mary Ann Wood).'Elaborate embroidered maps ... were executed by wealthy girls in formal academic settings using costly materials such as satin and silk. Such projects were designed to combine instruction in both geography and needlework, as sewing skills were essential for the production of clothing and monogramming linens at the time.' [Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection]
An early 19th century sampler with title and verse, 'Scala Coell (relating to the Steps to Heaven) Epoh Hgiaf Ytirahc' and the verse 'The Steps Which Lead Mankind to Heaven in Number are Exactly Seven. While We Have Hope We Mount up Four. And Faith One Step Will Lead Us More. And to Attain Our Journey's End True Charity Must Stand Our Friend' with floral tree, figure and bird surround within an abstract border, embroidered by Charlotte Eason aged 12 years, 1806, 34 x 34cm, framed and glazed.
An 18th century sampler with bird, foliate and floral embroidery and the verse 'All Ye My Friends Who Now Expect to See a Piece of Work Performed by Me Passed But a Smile on This Mean Endeavour I'll strive to Mend and Be Obedient Ever', second verse 'Christ on the Cross You Wandering Traveller that Pass This Way Stand Still a While these Agonies Survey and on Result of Serious Thoughts Declare if Ever Sorrow Might with Mine Compare. But God in Mercy Hath Decreed this Cup Most Willingly Therefore I Drink it Up', all within an oak leaf and acorn border, by Ann Graves 'Her Sampler Aged 11 Years 1798', 41 x 31cm, framed and glazed. CONDITION REPORT Some discolouration to the linen and small areas of wear to the fabric.
Framed child's sampler by Laura Maria Kelly dated 1860 with the religious text 'O Let us for the soul provide and humbly seek the saviours grace that God may be our garden guide and Heaven above our resting place'. 42 x 32cm approx, framed and glazed. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: A little faded - no obvious holes or damage. Slight discolouration in places.
Three boxes of assorted items to include; cut glass decanter and bowls, blue and white plates including; Crown Ducal 'Colonial Times' plates and Old Willow, Mikado blue and white lidded tureen, a framed sampler, two glass cruet sets, pewter tankards, brass candlesticks etc. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
George III sampler by Martha Gee, 1814, worked with verse and a house front with figure walking a dog, below with Adam and Eve, 21" x 17"; also a further sampler by Mary Ann Harold, with finishing date vacant, worked with house front and plants within a floral border, 18" x 14" (both unframed) (2)
FOLK / ROCK / LEGENDS - LPs. Stirrin' collection of 45 x LPs. Titles/artists include William R. Stickland Is Only The Name (DML 1041), Roy Harper - Stormcock (SHVL 789, EMI boxed), Valentine (SHSP 4027), John & Beverley Martyn, The Road To Ruin, Inside Out, Sunday's Child, Neil Young, After The Gold Rush, Harvest, On The Beach, Time Fades Away, Freedom, 4 Way Street, Richard Thompson, Across a Crowded Room, Hokey Pokey, Rosemary Lane, Bert Jansch Sampler, Stephen Stills, Bob Dylan, Graham Nash, The Byrds, Roger McGuinn, Desire, Blood on the Tracks, John Wesley Harding, Infidels, Hard Rain, Saved, The Historic Basement Tapes, The Band, Rock of Ages. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex,however please note that the sleeves vary.
FOLK - LPs. Lovely listening with this collection of 20 x classic LPs. Artists/titles include Woody Guthrie - S/T (XTRA 1012), The Ian Campbell Folk Group - Across The Hills (TRA 118), Martin Carthy And Dave Swarbrick (STL 5529), A Jug Of Punch (XLP 50003), The Halliard, Archie Fisher, The Folk Songs Of Britain Volume 7 - Fair Game And Foul, Topic Sampler Number 2, Music From The Coleman Country, Oldham Edge and The High Level Ranters. Condition is generally VG to Ex.
FRANK ZAPPA & RELATED - LPs. Freakin' out with this superb offering of 10 x LPs. Titles are Freak Out! (UK Verve 't' 2683 004 - top Ex+ condition records/Ex+ sleeve, really top condition), We're Only In It For The Money (UK Verve 't' 2317-034 - fantastic clean Ex+ record/Ex + really neat sleeve too, a small old price sticker remains, this is a laminated sleeve so is easy to remove), Chunga's Revenge (UK orig RSLP 2030 - Ex/Ex olive cover), GTO's - Permanent Damage (German Straight original 1C 054-91 117 - VG some scuff marks, never heavier/Ex neat condition sleeve), Bongo Fury (DS 2234), Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention (2352 057), Zappéd (promo sampler PRO 368), Apostrophe (') (K 59201), Zoot Allures K 56298) and Confidential (private). Also to include 2 rare tickets, 1 from Zappa's performance at 'Coliseum' on November 29 1970 with A Beefheart one from the New VIctoria Theatre. Elsewhere condition is often very well presented Ex to Ex+.
PROG/CLASSIC ROCK - LPs WITH 12" BOWIE PROMO. Cool collection of 8 x LPs with 1 x promo 12". Artists/titles are Led Zeppelin - III (1st UK plum 2401002 with Peter Grant credit, A5/B5 - VG with some surface/scuff marks, nothing heavier/VG+ a bit 'dirty' on the inside, this is laminated and could be cleaned away), David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes (US promo 12" sampler, DJL1-3795 - Ex+/Ex+ top copy), Atomic Rooster - Atomic Rooster (B&C orig UK CAS 1010 - Ex/VG+), Caravan - In The Land Of Grey And Pink (stereo original brown/white labels, SDL R1 - Ex+ ace condition record, only a couple of very minor and wispy marks/Ex only very minor wear), Edgar Broughton Band - Sing Brother Sing (original UK unboxed SHVL 772 - VG/VG+), Tim Buckley - Sefronia (K 49201), Barefoot Jerry, The Band and Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - The Doughnut... (LBL 83158, please note G+ copy, with booklet). Elsewhere condition is generally VG to Ex.

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