Northern earthquake.- Porteus (Beilby, Bishop of Chester) A Letter to the inhabitants of Manchester, Macclesfield, and the adjacent parts, on occasion of the late earthquake in those places, first edition, foxed, lightly browned, contemporary wrappers, foxed, 12mo, Chester, Printed by J. Poole, Foregate-Street, [1777].⁂ A rare little work. The earthquake is estimated to have reached 4.4 on the Richter scale, and was widely felt in Manchester, Macclesfield, Preston, Wigan, and Stockport. There was no loss of life and only minor structural damage. Provenance: Hugh Selbourne, M.D. (couple of small marginal ink stamps).
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Fuller (John E.) and Aaron Palmer. Fuller's Computing Telegraph, engraved by George G. Smith, double faced circular calculator comprising of a square board surrounding printed scales with central volvelle, original diced leather cover (detached), worn, large 4to, Washington, 1847; together with 2 instruction pamphlets loosely inserted.⁂ Designed by John Emory Fuller (1799-1878) in 1844 and patented in 1845. 'Palmer's Computing Scale' was used to calculate square measures, cubic measures, timber measures, grain measures, liquid measures and interest rates from 3 percent to 10 percent on a daily and monthly basis. Invented by Aaron Palmer and patented in 1843 in Massachusetts, the copyright of which had been purchased by Fuller in 1844 or 1845. This 'computing scale' represents a very early use of the word 'computer' for a device rather than a person.
Globus - - Seltener tektonischer Erdglobus von Kurt Ziesing. Leipzig, 1973, bezeichnet "Tectonic globe of the earth, by Kurt Ziesing, scale 1: 38.600.000, redacted by W. Thiele, edited by VEB Hermann Haack, Geograpisch-Kartographische Anstalt Gotha/Leipzig, VLN 1001, K2/64 E 102/72", der Globus als Pappmaché-Kugel mit 12 farbig gedruckten Papiersegmenten bezogen, drehbarer vernickelter Vollkreismeridian mit 4 x 90°-Teilung, brauner gedrechselter Holzfuß. Durchmesser: ca. 33 cm, Höhe: ca. 54 cm."Hier werden erstmals die Vorteile einer Globendarstellung zur Wiedergabe des Phänomens der Geotektonik angewendet". Vgl. Lit.: Der Globusfreund 21-23, S.262.A rare Kurt Ziesing tectonic globe of the earth.Leipzig 1973, signed "Tectonic globe of the earth, by Kurt Ziesing, scale 1: 38.600.000, redacted by W. Thiele, edited by VEB Hermann Haack, Geograpisch-Kartographische Anstalt Gotha/Leipzig, VLN 1001, K2/64 E 102/72", 12 colour-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated metal meridian circle, turned wooden stand. Diameter c. 33 cm, height c. 54 cm.
Fine, Albert M. 5 Event-Score-Karten. Ca. 1966-1968. Verschiedene Formate.I. Scale Piece for John Cage. 1966. 5,5 x 6,5 cm. - Vgl.: Fluxus Codex 248: "I have not seen this work. Evidently there was a prototype for a Fluxus edition". - II. Play for George Brecht. 11 x 8 cm. Verso mit photographischer Abbildung "(second version)". - III. Fluxus Piece for G.M. (George Maciunas). 4,5 x 8 cm. - MoMA 2460.2008.5. - IV. Clothespin Spring. 6 x 9 cm. Verso mit Text.- Vgl. Fondazione Bonotto Code FX0436. - V. Ice Cream Piece. 5 x 6,5 cm. - Vgl. Fondazione Bonotto Code FX0436. - Teils leicht gebräunt, sonst gut erhalten. - Provenienz: Archiv Klaus Groh.
Ɵ STAUNTON, Sir George Leonard (1737-1801) An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China... taken chiefly from the papers of his Excellency the Earl of Macartney. London: by W. Bulmer and Co. for G. Nicol, 1797. 2 text volumes and an atlas dated 1796 to the plates, together 3 volumesStaunton was appointed principal secretary to Lord Macartney's embassy to China in 1792 which sought "to improve commercial relations with China, through Canton (Guangzhou), and to establish regular diplomatic relations between the two countries. Though Macartney and Staunton had an audience with the emperor their proposals were rebuffed In China [Staunton] closely observed and noted all that he saw, and during expeditions he was able to collect botanical specimens. His son, George Thomas, then just twelve years old, accompanied him to China as page to Lord Macartney, and was the only member of the mission who bothered to learn Chinese" (DNB). Staunton's account of this important, but ultimately unsuccessful mission, conceived on a grand scale, takes in numerous places visited en route: Madeira, Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, Java, Sumatra, Cochin-China, etc. Brunet V:525; Cox I:344; Cordier Sinica 2382. (3)1797年版 George Leonard Staunton (1737-1801)爵士著《马戈尔尼使团访乾隆皇帝纪》三册(含图版一册) Condition Report: the leather is slightly pulling away from the boards, with some rippling, creasing, and splitting and some discolouration to paper especially on the folio which has foxing and signs of damp to the paper on most edges overall board size of large album 61.5cm x 56cm and book boards for other two volumes 29cm x 23.5cm sold as viewed and additional images can be supplied upon request for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A large Chinese rock crystal vase and cover, Qing dynasty, with a tapering body and a waisted shoulder with two lingzhi fungus-shaped handles with rings, all supported on a flared foot, with a tall cover surmounted by a lion dog finial, together with a wood stand inlaid with silver wire, 28.5cm and overall height including wood stand 33cm Provenance: Property from the estate of a lady of title and purchased at Woolley and Wallis, 14th November 2017, lot 97 清 水晶雕狮纽双耳瓶拍品来源:私人乡村大宅,于2017年11月14号购于Woolley and Wallis,拍品97号Condition Report: the cover:the lions tail on the finial with chip approximately 1.3cm x 1cm long and also tail re-glued small rim chip to inner and outer cover rimson the vase:one of the lingzhi fungus tails missing the other lingzhi fungus tail glued back small rim chips to inner and outer rims foot rim with scale chip approximately 8mm x 7mm natural internal flaws Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Chinese blue and white 'Daoist Emblems' tea bowls, Kangxi, the bases with six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue within double circle, 8.7cm diameter (2) 清康熙 ''大明成化年制'' 款青花暗八仙碗一对Condition Report: one with small scale chip to exterior rim approximately 3mm x 2mmthe other with scale chip to exterior rim approximately 5mm x 3mmCondition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Chinese blue and white vases and covers, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, painted with alternating panels of lady and and child and flowers, ruyi head borders, 45cm high (2) Provenance: The property of a lady清 青花仕女童子图瓶一对拍品来源:英国私人女士收藏Condition Report: one vase with 16cm crack running from neck rim down to shoulder and the cover with pieces re-stuck with overall length 14cm long x 2cm and with chips around the the glued pieces largest 1.5cm x 1cm and piece missing where pieces glued join approximately 1cm x 7mm and two further chips to underside of cover the other vase with shaped body crack about 25cm long and the cover with finial off and re-attached and two rim chips to cover 2.5cm x 6m and 1.2cm x 6mm and scale chips on underside of cover rim Condition Report Disclaimer
A Chinese armorial dish, Qianlong, with arms of Ramsay, style G3and a Chinese armorial plate, Qianlong, with the arms of Leader, style O4, 29cm and 24cm wide (2) 清乾隆 纹章瓷两件Condition Report: the large dish with rim fritting but nothing very major and underside with scale chips 1cm x 7mm and smaller and some firing blemishes and wear to gildingrectangular dish with some yellow staining and also black kiln speckles to white ground glaze glaze to both sides Condition Report Disclaimer
A Chinese Famille Verte lobed bowl, Kangxi, painted with aubergine, two tones of green, yellow and black with flower panels, the interior painted with a censer, 11.5cm wide x 10cm deep x 5.5cm high 清康熙 素三彩花卉莲瓣碗Condition Report: scale chip to interior rim measuring approximately 1.5cm x 1cm 2cm crack to base and another about 1cm longsome scathes to interior and slight wear to enamels Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Japanese Imari vases and covers, Edo Period, late 17th century or early 18th century, of baluster form, decorated in underglaze blue and shades of overglaze red enamel with ho-o in a flowering landscape separated by large ribbon tied leaf sprays, all below bands of lappet-shaped floral reserves, the domed lids surmounted by a gilt karashishi finial and decorated in blue and gilt with traces of red details, approximately 48cm high (2) Provenance: Property from the Kingshott CollectionCondition Report: one cover finial with piece missing of karashishi's mouth approximately 2.8cm long x 1 cm deep and scale chip to tail approximately 1cm x 6mm and hair crack to rim of cover and extending up into dome area of cover with overall length of approximately 8cm the other cover with chip to tail approximately 8mm x 6mm the bodies of each vase appear in good condition other than some surface crzing to glaze and typical wear to gilding Condition Report Disclaimer
Five boxed diecast model vehicles to include an Auto Art Moddels Bentley Speed 8, a Pauls Model Art West McLaren Mercedes formula 1 car with David Coulthard, a Maisto 1:18 scale Premier Edition Mercedes CLK-GTR street version, a Maisto 1:18 scale GT Racing Mercedes CLK-GTR, and a Pauls Model Art Ford GT Concept, each boxed, also others unboxed.
CHRISTOPHER SAXTON and LEA PHILIP. 'Cornwall Described...' 'by C. Saxton, Corrected & many Additions as the Roads etc. by P. Lea,' hand coloured copper engraved map, centre fold, toning, the royal coat of arms sits above a panorama of Launceston, eight heraldic coats of arms, an ornate cartouche and mileage scale, Howgarth frame and glazed, P. Lea, London, 1694. 37cm x 49cmThis map does not appear to be laid down. Centre fold, ink line approx 4cm to the 'coat of arms', very light blue paint has run into the 'Cornwall' cartouch, toning throughout as expected, some sporadic (very light) foxing. A good example, with a strong imprint and skillfull hand colouring.Please visit our website for high resolution photographs (both front and back).
Capt GREENVILE COLLINS. 'Dartmouth'. From 'Great Britain's Coasting Pilot, being a New Survey of the Sea Coast', hand coloured copper engraving, titled cartouch, decorative scale, some spotting, framed and glazed, J. Mount, T. Page, and W. Mount, London, circa 1693. 46cm x 57cm.Centre fold, there are some heavy examples of spotting with the coast aspects suffering the worst. The map appears to have shiftd from its mount, this would appear to explain the bottom edge being slighly cut off, there does not appear to be any tears.
MAP OF AFRICA. Purdy, John, The Continent and Islands of Africa with all the recent explorations. Robert Laurie and James Whittle 1809. 1170mm x 1450mm. Hand coloured, in poor condition with loss at edges. Rolled. With map of Dorset, 1886, 1200mm x 1540mm. On a scale of one inch to a mile. On rollers. With a large W & A.K Johnson Railway Map of England and Wales, circa 1900. Rolled, in poor condition. With a large Bartholomew's Map of S. Wales and SW England, circa 1905, rolled, (4)
A Part Built 'O' Gauge/7mm Fine Scale Etched Nickel Silver Kit by D.J.B Engineering for a 4-6-2 West Country Class Steam Locomotive, (tender chassis fitted with wheels) plus a further 4-6-2 similar kit, which includes a rolling chassis with bogies and motor, both kits unchecked for completeness and includes full assembly instructions (one kit? contained in two boxes?)
Five 1:76th Scale Diecast Model Trams, Bus, by EFE including V.E Day 50th Anniversary Commemorative Set, #13402 Leeds Transport/C.W.S, #14302 Leeds Horsfield Tramcar Whitbread/Stylo, boxed; together with British Municipal Bus Operators 'A Snapshot of The 1960's' hard cover book by Jim Blake.
Fourteen Boxed/Cased 1/76 Scale Vehicles; three Atlas Tanks, a Matchbox "Stephenson Rocket", five Busses by E.F.E etc, a Oxford Ref 76FOW001 Fowler Tractor, a New Ray Movistar Honda, a Burago Mercedes SSK and and unboxed (good) Bugatti Type 5, plus a KM Toy Ref No 1002 "Super Crane Truck", good to very good (15).
Four Leader and Project 43 1:43 scale model cars, comprising PRJ10A Porsche 356A Carrera Panamericana 1953 Car N. 153 'Guatemala', Porsche 550A Carrera Panamericana 1953, LK13A N. 159 Porsche 550 Carrera Panamericana 1953 'Fletcher Aviation', LK15 Porsche 550 Carrera Panamericana 1954 'Canada', (4), boxed,

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