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Click here to subscribe* Dorset. Speed (John), Dorsetshyre with the Shire-towne Dorchester described, as also the Armes of such noble families as have bene honoured with the Titles thereof since the Normans Conquest to this present, 1st edition, [1611], hand coloured engraved map, inset town plan of Dorchester, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, 385 x 515 mm, mounted, framed and double glazed, English text on versoQty: (1)
* East Indies. Mercator (Gerard & Hondius Henricus), India Orientalis, [1606 or later], engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, some oxidisation of the old watercolour causing cracking, splitting and some loss to the printed surface, 355 x 485 mm, mounted, framed and glazedQty: (1)
Essex. Blaeu (Johannes), Essexia comitatus, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, circa 1648, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, slight spotting but largely confined to margins, 415 x 525 mm, Latin text on verso, together with another uncoloured example of the same map, some separation to the central foldQty: (2)
Folding maps. A mixed collection of ten folding maps, mostly 19th century, including Cruchley (G. F.). Cruchley's Improved Geographical Companion throughout England & Wales including part of Scotland, 1825, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, three tables of reference and a table of explanation, slight off-setting, 940 x 650 mm, marbled endpapers, contemporary card slipcase with printed label to upper cover, case split and worn, together with Colton & Co. (Publisher). Colton's England and Wales, 1878, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, laid on linen, inset map of the Scilly Isles, old folds, slight staining, 640 x 430 mm, bound in contemporary cloth boards with gilt title to upper cover, with Bacon (G. W., publisher). New Plan of Dublin and Suburbs, circa 1900, colour lithographic map, old folds, 785 x 690 mm, bound in publisher's decorative red cloth boards with a ten page alphabetical index bound in before the map, plus Wyld (James). Map of Europe Exhibiting its Principal States and Physical Features, circa 1850, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, 535 x 680 mm, marbled endpapers, with an incomplete (lacking 1 section of 12) Blacks new large Map of Scotland and a Stanford large scale map of Ireland (lacking 1 sheet of 4) with four others similar including examples by Ordnance Survey and Ward Lock and Co. various sizes and condition
* Gloucestershire. Speed (John), Glocestershire contrived into thirty thre severall hundreds & those againe into foure principall devisions. The Citie of Glocester & Bristowe discribed with the armes of such noble men as have bene dignified with ye titlles of Earles & Dukes thereof, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, [1676], hand coloured engraved map, inset town plans of Gloucester and Bristol, short repair at base of central fold, 380 x 510 mm, mounted, framed and double glazed, English text on verso, together with Saxton (Christopher & Hole G.). Glocestriae comitatus olim sedes Dobunorum, [1637], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, 285 x 320 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with Owen (John & Bowen Emanuel). Glocestershire, [1720 or later], hand coloured engraved map with descriptive text below image, 185 x 120 mm, mounted, framed and glazedQty: (3)NOTESA surprisingly dark impression - for the 1676 edition - well coloured and with good margins.
Hertfordshire. Speed (John), Hartford Shire Described. The sittuations of Hartford and the most ancient towne S Albons with such memorable actions as have happened, 1st edition, John Sudbury & George Humble, [1611], engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, inset town plans of Hertford and Verolanium (St. Albans), toned overall, slight text show through, 385 x 515 mm, English text on verso, together with Blaeu (Johannes). Hertfordia Comitatus vernacule Hertfordshire, Amsterdam, circa 1648, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, some dust soiling and marginal spotting, 385 x 505 mm, Latin text on versoQty: (2)
Kent. Morden (Robert), Kent, [1695 or later], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche, old folds, one repaired marginal closed tear, 350 x 630 mm, together with Cary (John). A Map of the County of Kent taken from an actual survey as an index to the large one, [1769], engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, slight staining, produced as the key plate map for J. Andrews, A. Dury and W. Herbert's large scale map of Kent, 490 x 705 mmQty: (2)
Lancashire. Hennet (G.), A Map of the County Palatine of Lancaster Divided into Hundreds and Parishes from an accurate Survey made in the years 1828 and 1829, Henry Teesdale & Co, May 1st. 1830, large scale map engraved by James Bingley, with bright contemporary hand colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, large calligraphic cartouche, engraved vignette of the New Custom House Liverpool, compass rose and table of explanation, slight offsetting, edged in green silk, marbled endpapers, 1620 x 1130 mm, contained in a contemporary calf book box, the box is worn and frayedQty: (1)
Lancashire. Smith (William), Lancastriae comitatus Palatinus continens in se oppida Mercatoria XVI Ecclesiasque Parochiales tantum XXXVI des illae valde populosae et quae maximas albi paroecias Incolarum multitudine longe superant praeter plurimas capellas, J. Overton, circa 1675, hand coloured engraved map orientated to the east, large strapwork cartouche, table of explanation and mileage scale, one small marginal repaired closed tear, 370 x 470 mmQty: (1)NOTESA scarce map prepared for a county atlas which was never published and here re-issued by John Overton for a composite atlas. Smith only managed to make twelve county maps and all are uncommon on the market.
Lincolnshire. Jansson (Jan), Lincolnia Comitatus Anglis Lyncolne Shire, Amsterdam, circa 1648, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, compass rose and numerous rhumb lines, short split at head of central fold, very slight spotting and text show through, 400 x 500 mm, French text on verso, together with Blaeu (Johannes). Lincolnia Comitatus Anglis Lincoln-shire, Amsterdam, circa 1645, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, 425 x 505 mm, Dutch text on versoQty: (2)
London. Greenwood (C. & J.), Map of London from an Actual Survey made in the years 1824, 1825 & 1826..., Published by the Proprietors, Greenwood Pringle & Co., 1st edition, August 21, 1827, uncoloured map engraved by James & Josiah Neele in 36 sections, laid on later card in six parts, calligraphic cartouche and table of explanation, dedication to George IV, inset views of St Pauls and Westminster Abbey, damp staining around the title has caused discolouration and fraying with some loss to the printed surface, other small areas of loss where old folds cross, overall size 1240 x 1825 mmQty: (1)NOTESHowgego, Printed Maps of London 1553 - 1850, 309, state 1. The Greenwood brothers Christopher and John spent three years preparing this remarkable new survey of London, prepared on the lavish scale of 8 inches to a mile, illustrating for the first time the planned development of Belgravia by Thomas Cubitt, the completion of the Grand Surrey Canal and Regent's Park one year before it was completed in 1828.
* Maps. A mixed collection of eight maps, 17th - 19th century, including Saxton (Christopher & Kip William). Sussexia sive Southsex olim pars Regnorum, [1637], hand coloured engraved map, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, trimmed to the image along vertical margins, 225 x 385 mm, mounted, framed and glazed. together with Saxton (Christopher & Hole G.). Frugiferi ac ameni Herefordiae comitatus qui olim pars suit Silurum delineatio, [1637], hand coloured engraved map, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, 290 x 310 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with Morden (Robert). Essex [1695 or later], hand coloured engraved map, slight offsetting, 345 x 420 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, plus Van den Keere (Pieter). Midle-sex [and] Wight island, [1627 or later], two hand coloured engraved maps, each approximately 80 x 120 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, and Moule (Thomas). Buckinghamshire [and] Berkshire, circa 1848, two hand coloured engraved maps, each approximately 260 x 195 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with Rocque (John). Herefordshire, circa 1753, uncoloured engraved map, 160 x 205 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with three map reference books, comprising of Yasha Beresiner's 'British County Maps Reference and Price Guide, Nigel Nicholson's The Counties of Britain A Tudor Atlas by John Speed and a facsimile atlas of Christopher Saxton's 16th-century maps with an introduction by William Ravenhill, various sizes, condition G/VGQty: (11)
Middlesex. Ogilby (John), An Actuall Survey of Midlesex, George Willdey, circa 1732, engraved map by Walter Binnerman with sparse outline colouring, large title cartouche and dedication, compass rose and two armorial coats of arms, trimmed to neatline, slight staining, old folds with some strengthening on verso, small abraided hole in mileage scale, slight marginal fraying, slight adhesion scaring to verso, 415 x 525 mm, together with Norden (John, after). Middlesex olima Trinoban Tibus habitata, [1637], uncoloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche and table of explanation, some staining to central fold, 270 x 335 mmQty: (2)
Northern Counties. Speed (John), The Countie of Westmorland and Kendale the cheif towne described, Henry Overton, circa 1743, hand coloured engraved map, an inset town plan of Kendal, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, trimmed to neatline with margins extended, 380 x 505 mm, no text on verso, together with The Bishoprick and Citie of Durham, 1st edition, [1611], uncoloured engraved map, an inset town plan of Durham, torn with very slight loss to strapwork margin at the lower right corner, long repaired closed tear affecting image, slight thinning to paper but with no loss, 380 x 505 mm, English text on verso, with The North and East Ridins of Yorkshire, published John Sudbury & George Humble, circa 1627, hand coloured engraved map, inset town plans of Richmond and Hull, some marginal fraying with slight loss to strapwork margin, slight staining, slight abrasion to the printed surface, small margins, 390 x 515 mm, English text on versoQty: (3)
* Oxfordshire. Blaeu (Johannes), Oxonium comitatus vulgo Oxford Shire, circa 1645, engraved map with bright contemporary hand colouring, large decorative cartouche and mileage scale and the vertical margins decorated with sixteen heraldic shields of Oxford colleges, 380 x 500 mm, French text and a hand coloured engraved view of the Rollright Stones on the verso, framed and double glazed, together with Blome (Richard). A Generall Mapp of the County of Oxford with its Hundreds, [1673], hand coloured engraved map, one wormhole affecting image, 335 x 295 mm, framed and glazedQty: (1)NOTESA clean example in very good condition.
* Poland. Blaeu ( Willem Janszoon), Polonia Regnum et Silesia Ducatus, circa 1635, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, slight overall toning, with another uncoloured example with slight toning to central fold, each 415 x 510 mm, double aperture mount, framed and glazedQty: (1)
Poland. Blaeu (Johannes), Palatinatus Posnaniensis, in Maiori Polonia Primarii nova delineatio. per G. F. M. Amsterdam, circa 1670, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, large floriate cartouche and mileage scale, 420 x 530 mm, Spanish text on verso, together with Ducatus Silesiae Giogani vera delineatio, Amsterdam circa 1640, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative strapwork cartouche and table of explanation, 425 x 510 mm, Latin text on versoQty: (2)
Poland. De L'Isle (Guillaume), La Pologne Dressée sur ce qu'en ont donné Starovolsk, Beauplan, Hartnoch et autres Auteurs..., J. Covens & C. Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1730, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large uncoloured engraved cartouche and mileage scale, narrow margin at base, 495 x 620 mm, together with Thomson (John). Poland, circa 1820, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring and some later enhancement, 510 x 605 mmQty: (2)
Poland/Pomerania. Jansson (Jan), Nova Illustrissimi ducta Pomeraniae tabula, Amsterdam, circa 1630, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large decorative cartouche and mileage scale, compass rose and numerous rhumb lies, occasional marginal repaired closed tears but not affecting image, 385 x 495 mm, French text on verso, together with Dankerts (Theodore). Ductas Pomeraniae Tabula Generalis in qua sunt Ducatus Pomeraniae, Stettinensi, Cassubiae, Vandaliae et Bardensis..., Amsterdam, circa 1690, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large decorative cartouche, some marginal finger and dust soiling, 500 x 580 mm, with De Wit (Frederick). Marchionatus Brandenburgi et Ducatus Pomeraniae tabula..., Amsterdam, circa 1680, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, very slight staining, 490 x 565 mm, plus Rossi (Giacomo Giovanni), La Pomerania divisa in Citerioe ò Reale..., Rome 1689, hand coloured engraved map, large decorative cartouche, 435 x 555 mmQty: (4)
* Poland/Silesia. Ortelius (Abraham), Silesiae typus A Martino Helwigio Nissense descriptus et Nobili doctoque viro Domino Nicolao Rhedingero..., Antwerp, [1595, 1598 & 1609], together three engraved maps, two with contemporary hand colouring (1598 and 1609) and one with later hand colouring, each with a large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, each 345 x 420 mm, mounted in a triple aperture mount, framed and glazedQty: (1)NOTESMarcel Van den Broecke. Ortelius Atlas Maps, 103.
Sea charts. Collins (Captain Greenville), Untitled chart of the East coast of England, circa 1700, large uncoloured engraved chart, running from Dover to the River Humber, large inset map of the River Thames and London, dedication and mileage scale placed on the sails of a large inset vignette of a man-of-war, old folds, toned overall, small repaired closed tear, 600 x 940 mm, together with The River Avon from the Severn to the Citty of Bristoll, circa 1700, uncoloured engraved chart, large decorative cartouche, old folds, some spotting, staining and dust soiling, slight marginal fraying, 405 x 930 mmQty: (2)
Silesia/Poland. Covens J. & Mortier P. (publishers), Sup.s et Inferioris Ducatus Silesiae in suos XVII Minores..., Amsterdam, 1741, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, inset town plan of Breslau, large decorative cartouche, title repeated above map in French, 505 x 580 mm, together with Jansson (Jan). Silesiae Ducatus Accurata et vera delineatio..., Amsterdam, circa 1660, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, but somewhat faded, some staining, 390 x 495 mm, Latin text on verso, with Schenk (P.). Mappa Geographica Exactissima Cointinens Imperatoris Haereditarium DominiumSilesiam nec non eiusdem Provincias interiores Comitatus..., Amsterdam, circa 1705, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, some staining, 495 x 580 mm, with Blaeu (Johannes). Baronatus Carolato Bethaniensis in Silesia Inferiore..., Amsterdam, [1662], uncoloured engraved map, 415 x 510 mm, Spanish text on verso, plus Schenk (Peter). Ducatus Silesiae Wolanus, Amsterdam, circa 1690, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, short split at base of central fold, 410 x 385 mm and Walch (Johannes). Charte von Schlesien Maehren und der Lausitz..., Augsburg, 1805, engraved map of the whole of Silesia with contemporary outline colouring, later manuscript title to verso, 500 x 560 mmQty: (6)
* Somerset. Blaeu (Johannes), Somersettensis Comitatus. Somerset-Shire, Amsterdam, circa 1645, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, very slight spotting and creasing, very slight toning to central fold, framed and double-glazed, 385 x 505 mm, Latin text on verso, together with Blome (Richard). A Mapp of the County of Somerset with its Hundreds, [1673], hand coloured engraved map, 200 x 250 mm, mounted, framed and glazedQty: (2)
Somerset. Speed (John), Somerset -Shire described and in to Hundreds devided with the plott of the famous and most wholsom waters and citie of the Bathe, John Sudbury & George Humble, circa 1627, hand coloured engraved map, inset town plan of Bath, slight overall toning, 380 x 505 mm, English text on verso, together with Saxton (Christopher & Kip William). Somersettensis Comitatus vulgo Somerett Shyre qui olim pars suit Belgarum, [1637], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, abrasion causing slight loss to printed surface and paper, slight overall toning, 280 x 385 mm, with another copy similar trimmed to the neatline on vertical marginsQty: (3)
* Wales. Blome (Richard), A Generall Mapp of South Wales wherein are the Countyes of Glamorgan, Carmardan, Pembrok, Cardigan, Brecknock, Radnor, [1673], hand coloured engraved map, decorated with six heraldic coats of arms, decorative cartouche, old folds, slight staining, 345 x 455 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Saxton (Christopher & Hole G.). Glamorgan comitatus qui olim pars Silurum, [1637], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, 275 x 340 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with Rocque (John). Radnor Shire, [1753], hand coloured engraved map, inset map of the Northumberland coast and Holy Island, 200 x 160 mm, mounted, framed and glazedQty: (3)
Yorkshire. Tuke (John), Map of the County of York republished with additions & corrections, 4th edition, 1816, large scale engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, large uncoloured cartouche which includes a distant view of York Minster, inset map of Yorkshire, table of explanation, compass rose and table of heights of the principal hills, some staining, edged in green silk, 1200 x 1420 mm, marbled endpapers, contained in a contemporary calf book box some wear and crude sellotape repairs to boxQty: (1)NOTESProvenance: The Estate of the late David Wilson (1926-2020).
Alexander (William Cleverley, 1840-1916). Sketches of Domestic Gothic [cover title], c. 1872, an album of accomplished architectural draughtsmanship, containing 3 watercolours and 71 pen or pencil drawings (26 with wash and 4 with watercolour) by Alexander, showing Gothic architecture and architectural details in England, France, Belgium and Italy, some drawings showing scale and some dated (1866-1872), all unsigned, various sizes, mounted one or two to a leaf or drawn straight into the album on rectos only on 54 leaves, small book ticket of the bookseller Paul Breman to rear pastedown, all edges gilt, contemporary brown morocco by Ramage with gilt title to spine and both covers, rubbed, 4to (31 x 24.5 cm)Qty: (1)NOTESWilliam Cleverley Alexander was a British banker, art collector and patron of James McNeill Whistler. Places depicted in England include: Chapter House St. Davids, Jews House Lincoln, Kirkham Priory, Easby Abbey, Helmsley Castle, Bolton Castle, Salmeston Grange, Smallfield Place, Shulbrede Priory, West Tarring, West Dean, Mayfield Palace, Michelham Priory, Haughmond Abbey, Ludlow, Acton Burnell, Stokesay, Winchelsea, Meare, Church Knowle, Nothborough Manor, and others. Places depicted on the Continent include: Ypres, Provins, Rheims, Laon, Noyon, Beauvais, Caen, Mont St. Michel, Dinan, Brescia, Padua, Messina, Genoa, and others.
Shirley Pace (20th century), a brown patinated bronze, of a Shire Horse, Jacob, The Circle Dray Horse, signed in the maquette, dated '88, limited edition 18/30, 60cm wideProvenance: Correspondence between the vendor and the artist confirms that this is one of 30 smaller scale versions of a 12ft sculpture commissioned for the site of the Courage Breweries in London, which were presented to dignitaries at the time, with one given to American President Ronald Reagan for the White House Library.
Breitling - a 1960s Gentleman's Top Time wristwatch, Ref 2003, the gold plated case with signed black reverse panda dial, block batons, outer silver tachymetre scale, twin silver subsidiary dials, gilt hands with centre seconds, signed 17 jewel 7730 manual wind movement, snap-on back stamped 2003, inscribed and dated 1969 case serial no L001222, 34mm diameter, with Tessuflex expanding bracelet strap
A George III South Staffordshire enamel oval patch box, the hinged cover printed in polychrome with a sailor taking leave of his weeping sweetheart within a gilt and blue border and surrounded by a radiating gilt scale ground of raised beads, enclosing a mirror plate, royal blue base, 6.5cm wide, c. 1800
Spanish six course guitar by Josef Pages, Cadiz 1812, labelled Josef Pages, me hizo en Cadiz anno de 1812, converted from a double course six string guitar to a standard single course six string guitar, no. 70, also inscribed; Back and sides: figured rosewood restored splits and over varnishing, one slightly open split to treble side; Top: fine grained spruce with repaired splits and over varnishing: Fretboard: rosewood, later white disc position markers added to the fifth, seventh, ninth and twelfth fret positions; Frets: sixteen brass frets tapering into the table, very worn; Tuning pegs: head bearing six replacement pegs, eleven further friction pegs included within the case; Bridge: replacement bridge to allow for the string conversion; Case: original fitted ebonised hard case; Weight: 1.16kg; Dimensions: length of back 452mm, scale length 650mm, total length 970mm, width of lower bout 272mm, width of upper bout 215mm, body depth 13mm *Private provenance - recovered from the attic of the vendor's deceased mother's estate
A 19th century Sevres porcelain rectangular snuff box, the hinged cover painted with a huntsman and hounds, landscapes reserves to sides, on gros bleu ground, metal hinge with shell catch, 8 cm, to/w a pair of Continental porcelain small square inkwells and sand caster, painted with courting couples and pink-scale spandrels, 5 cm square and a pearlware small rectangular tray with chinoiserie transfer-printed blue and white figures in a landscape, 21 x 16 cm (4)
Two Asian copper tea kettles, each of globular form, the first with cover and spire finial, the first decorated in repousse with scrolling flowerheads and scale-pattern spout, on raised pierced foot, 36cm high, the second with Buddhistic symbols, masks and scrolling foliage and stylised mask spout, on spreading foot, 25cm high (2)
Chinese export-style waisted cylindrical vase and cover, printed, painted and gilt in the 18th century Chinese famille rose style, with huntsmen and hounds in landscape, within black edged gilt rocaille scroll cartouches, the ground enamelled and gilt with geometric and scale pattern, 30cm high Condition ReportOverall good condition with some light surface scratches, very minor wear to some of the gilt, accretions. In need of a good clean. General wear and tear. See attached photos.
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