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Click here to subscribe*Scotland. Visscher (Nicolas), Exactissima Regni Scotiae Tabula tam in Septentrionalem et Meridionalem quam in minores earumdem Provincias..., published Amsterdam, circa 1700, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring heightened in gold, large ornate cartouche and mileage scale, slight spotting, laid on later card, 565 x 475 mm, framed and glazed (1)
*Worcestershire. Saxton (Christopher & Hole William), Wigorniensis comitatus Sabrinae Fluminis Amenitate insignis qui olim as Cornavios spectant descriptio, [1607 or later], hand coloured engraved map, ornate strapwork cartouche, compass rose and mileage scale, 285 x 320 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Morden (Robert), Devonshire [1695 or later], hand coloured engraved map, 365 x 420 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, with Rapkin (J.), England and Wales, circa 1850, decorative engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, 350 x 255 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (glass cracked), plus Henshall (J.), Birmingham, published S.D.U.K., 1839, engraved town plan with contemporary outline colouring, 335 x 405 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (glass cracked), with another twelve British county, regional and overseas maps, including examples by Moule, Whittaker, Kitchin, Munster and Dower, various sizes and condition, some framed and glazed (16)
England & Wales. Ortelius (Abraham & Lhuyd Humphrey), Angliae Regni florentissimi nova descriptio auctore Humfredo Lhuyd Denbygiense, [1574], hand coloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, lower corner margins torn with no loss to image, professionally repaired, 375 x 470 mm, Latin text on verso Marcel Van den Broecke, Ortelius Atlas Maps no.19. State 1 with the uncorrected mileage scale. R.W.Tooley, Early Printed Maps of the British Isles 1477 - 1650, no.109. (1)
British Isles. Desgranges (Christian name is unknown), La Carte des Royaumes d'Angleterre d'Ecosse et d'Irlande, dediée a sa Majesté Britannique, published Paris, 1689, separatley published engraved map by Capitaine Roussel, contemporary outline colouring, inset maps of the English Channel and of the Shetland, Orkney and Faroe Islands, large uncoloured ornate cartouche and mileage scale, lower margin trimmed to plate mark, 455 x 570 mm R.W.Shirley. Printed Maps of the British Isles 1650 - 1750, Desgranges 1. state 1. Desgranges was a little known French map maker and no record exists of his Christian name, nor the dates of his birth or death. This map was separately published and Shirley notes at least six different states. This example matches Shirley's description of state 1 in that it has the signature of Roussel who engraved the map but it lacks that of Dolivart. This would appear to be an unrecorded variation of state 1. The date is significant. 1689 was the year that Louis XIV declared war on England in support of the deposed Catholic King James II. The three figures on the right of the cartouche represent James, his wife Mary and their infant son. The text beneath the inset map of the Faroe, Orkney and Shetland islands lists the English possessions in the Americas, the West Indies, Africa and Asia. (1)
*Staffordshire. Plot (Robert), To the most Honourable potent and truely noble Charles Talbot..., this map of Staffordshire, newly dedicated..., is humbly dedicated by R.P., circa 1686, hand coloured engraved map, three ornate cartouches and an allegorical mileage scale, old folds, slight staining, small repaired hole affecting image, 630 x 530 mm, mounted, framed and glazed (1)
*Yorkshire. Speed (John), The West Ridinge of Yorkeshyre with the most famous and fayre Citie Yorke described, published John Sudbury & George Humble, circa 1627, hand coloured engraved map, inset town plan of York, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, 385 x 510 mm, mounted, framed and double glazed, English text on verso (1)
Beaufort (Francis). Karamania, or a Brief Description of the South Coast of Asia- Minor and of the Remains of Antiquity. With Plans, Views, &c. Collected During a Survey of that Coast, Under the Orders of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, in the Years 1811 & 1812, 1st edition, 1817, seven engraved maps, plans and plates, including folding map frontispiece, engraved vignettes, bound with Memoir of a Survey of the Coast of Karamania; made in Pursuance of the Orders of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, in 1811 & 1812, 1st edition, 1820, 61 pages, engraved chart, some light offsetting and spotting, armorial bookplate of Thomas Somers-Cocks (born 1769, banker), contemporary calf, rebacked with original spine relaid (rubbed), 8vo Atabey 81; Blackmer 103. Presentation copy, Memoir inscribed at head of title: "V. Admiral Sir J.N. Morris, from the author" ('or' from author cropped). Vice-Admiral Sir James Nicoll Morris (1763-1830) served with distinction during the American and French Revolutionary Wars and most notably at Trafalgar, where in command of the Colossus he was wounded in the knee whilst engaging two French ships, the previously captured Swiftsure and Argonaute, and afterwards the Bahama. He married Margaretta Sarah, daughter of Thomas Somers-Cocks in 1802. "In 1810 Beaufort was appointed senior officer at Smyrna in command of the Frederickssteen; in August 1811 he began the survey of the south coast of Turkey, the first attempt at a description of this area. Beaufort identified 60 sites on the coast with ancient cities - 53 correctly. Afterwards, Beaufort surveyed the entrance to the Rio de la Plata. He finished his career as a rear-admiral." (Blackmer). He also created the Beaufort Scale for measuring wind force. (1)
Leicestershire. Prior (John), To the Right Honourable Francis Earl of Huntingdon, Baron Hastings, Hungerford, Newmark, Peverel, Botreaux, Molins, Moels and de Homet, by His Lordship's Permission, This Map of Leicestershire from an actual survey begun in the year 1775 and finished in the year 1777..., [1779 or later], large engraved map by J.Luffman, contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, inset town plan of Leicester, a few puncture marks to image, some staining and spotting, heavily stained with juvenile pencil scribblings to verso, 1135 x 1210 mm Brian Kentish. Large Scale County Maps of England and Wales, published 1997, item no.26. (1)
Staffordshire. Jansson (Jan), Salopiensis comitatus cum Staffordiensi. Shropshire & Staffordshire, published Amsterdam, circa 1650, engraved map with contemporary hand colouring, slight toning, slight spotting to margins, short split at base of central fold, 425 x 535 mm, Latin text on verso, together with Saxton (Christopher & Kip William), Staffordiae comitatus pars olim Cornauiorum, [1607], hand coloured engraved map, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, toned overall, 270 x 375 mm, Latin text on verso, with Blome (Richard), A Mapp of Staffordshire with its Hundreds, [1673], hand coloured engraved map, some mount staining, 330 x 245 mm, plus Moll (Herman), Staffordshire, circa 1724, hand coloured engraved map, some creasing, 320 x 200 mm, with Kitchin (Thomas), Staffordshire drawn from an accurate survey..., [1786], hand coloured engraved map, mount stained, 220 x 170 mm, and Bickham (George), Staffordshire, circa 1796, hand coloured pictorial panoramic map, mount stained, 235 x 150 mm, and Morden (Robert), Staffordshire, [1695 or later], hand coloured engraved map, laid on later paper, 435 x 380 mm (7)
Carmarthenshire. Speed (John), Caermarden both Shyre and Towne, published John Sudbury & George Humble, [1616], hand coloured engraved map, inset town plan of Carmarthen, strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, some mount staining, one small hole to image, slight surface abrasion, central fold strengthened on verso, 390 x 515 mm, Latin text on verso, together with Denbighshire, published Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, circa 1676, uncoloured engraved map, inset town plan of Denbigh, lower margin and central fold strengthened on verso, 385 x 510 mm, English text on verso (2)
Sea chart. 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, slight dust soiling, very small closed tears along old folds, 600 x 940 mm (1)
Comolli, Angelo Giovanni. Bibliografia storico-critica dell’architettura civile ed arti subalterne. Roma, Stamperia Vaticana e Luigi Perego Salvioni, 1788-92. In 4° (290 x 208 mm); [2], xiv, [4], 330; iv, 380; [4], 316; iv, 318, [2] pagine. 1 tabella a doppia pagina (manca l’ultima carta con l’indice alla fine del primo volume, restauro allo strappo di due carte, sporadiche bruniture.) Legatura coeva in mezzo vitellino biondo con fregi dorati e titolo su doppio tassello al dorso, tagli rossi (sciupata). Esemplare marginoso, parzialmente con barbe, di questa prima edizione. Breslauer & Folter 10: “The first bibliography of architectural books and the earliest that can properly be described as a bibliography of literature on art. It was planned on a vast scale but remained unfinished owing to the author’s premature death; even so, it is still of use”. (4 volumi) 800
A WW II safe conduct pass for surrendering German soldiers written in German and English and facsimile signature of Dwight D. Eisenhower, an album of about 50 postcards, including early street scenes, topographical and other subjects, and four O.S. maps on linen, three 1”, one ½ “ to the mile scale.
Alternative Design for O'Connell Monument, 1864Daly (Malachy) A fully worked and very competent submission for the O'Connell Monument competition, 1864, submitted by Malachy Daly from a Rome address, including an attractive and very detailed drawing with watercolour of the elevation facing Carlisle [now O'Connell] Bridge, scale 1/2 inch to a foot [circa 38" x 21", two sheets joined together], with attendant side-figures and lettering, signed; also a smaller sketch, 19" x 9" a detailed plan in ink and watercolour, 16" x 14 1/2" and the printed competition prospectus.Daly's entry is numbered 29. he was not successful; indeed no entry was selected, and the commission was awarded to John Henry Foley, who declined to submit himself to competition. Foley was soon very busy with the Prince Albert Memorial in London, and the O'Connell memorial was eventually completed by his assistant. Daly was of Co. Galway stock. (1)
Very Rare Map of Waterford City Co. Waterford: Richards (Wm.) & Scale (Bernard) A Map of the City and Suburbs - Plan de la Ville et Fauxbourgs de Waterford, a fine engraved map, approx. 47cms x 64cms (18 1/2" x 25"), London 1764, with fine engraved cartouche and cont. hand-colouring, wooden frame. V. Rare. (1)
3 1/72 scale Supermarine Spitfires, 1 Mark 5B in D Day markings, 2 Mark 11A P7966 as flown by Douglas Bader, 3 Mark 11 P8081 Du-R flown by Garfield Weston, 2 1/72 scale Hawker Hurricanes, 1 Mark 1 85 Squadron as flown by Peter Townsend, 1 Mark 1 DT-A as flown by squadron leader Stanford Tuck
91.5 x 61 x 22cm, 1/144 scale Diorama of an airfield including 2 aircraft hangers, control tower & other buildings, 12 volt lightening full Perspex cover, suitable for 1/144 scale Corgi Classic model aircraft to be included. 1/144 scale Battle of Britain memorial flight Spitfire & Hurricane set. 1/144 scale USAAF Fighter escort set, Mustang & Thunderbolt. 1/144 scale Battle of Britain Avro Lancaster & 2 1/144 scale DC3 Dakotas
A Kelvin & Hughes Britannia series sextant with silvered scale and battery-operated night-light, 1957, in original case to/w an unboxed sextant by Ade of London, both f/r (2) Condition Report 1 - some missing elements eg 2 feet2 - lacks scopebox very scuffed and worn, other sextant lenses cracked and dirty
A Heath & Co '20th century Mark I' sextant with Hezzanith Endless Tangent Scew Automatic Clamp, silver vernier scale, in fitted mahogany case with five scopes, made for Michael Rupp & Co, New York, no R235, with leather outer case with gilt-tooled lettering Condition Report Appears to be in good well used condition
A Balenciaga couture evening gown, Summer 1961, Paris labelled and numbered 77099, the silk gauze with large-scale floral print in shades of pink on white, the strapless dress with integral grosgrain corset, with low cowl-like draped band to back and two floating trained panels with bows to each side, bust 92-97cm, 36-38in CONDITION REPORT: Overall good condition, looks little worn. Faint perspiration stain at right underarm and at right underarm slight fraying in gauze here also. Small hole in gauze where a corset strut has poked upwards. Overall impression is fresh and good with strong, vibrant colours. Small brown mark on hem of left train. Interior is fresh and good, nice clean corset. Small spot stain to front right of ivory crepe de chine petticoat (minor). Brown discolouration to rayon stiffening peplum (to add extra volume), this is minor.
An Yves Saint Laurent couture printed organza ensemble, Spring-Summer, 1969, labelled and numbered 25276, the blouse and skirt with large scale floral print, bust 92cm, 36in, waist 61cm, 24in (2)A blouse of similar print and cut is illustrated as part of an ensemble in 'L'Officiel de la Mode', no 563-564 p386. CONDITION REPORT: Blouse: split along seam line at top of each shoulder, easily repaired. Very faint perspiration stains at underarms which are hard to see and concealed by print. Some speckling due to blue dye at right shoulder (minor). Skirt: hem has been re-stitched in places (minor). Zip has been replaced, 2 small stitched repairs at waistband, otherwise good.
An Alexander McQueen 'Hieronymus Bosch' weave dress, 'Angels & Demons' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2010-11, labelled and size 38, with inner black silk chemise corset, the exterior of jacquard woven silk, the design taken from elements of three paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, within panels of black silk with intricate gold sequined traceries, with cartridge pleated satin skirt, bust 86cm, 34in; with original shop tag and bag of extra sequins (2)This very strong design statement from McQueen's last collection reflects his interest in the macabre and his love of Old Master paintings.'I relate to that cold, austere asceticism of the Flemish masters, and I also love the macabre thing you see in Tudor and Jacobean portraiture' (Savage Beauty, Metropolitan Museum catalogue, and full page illustration, pp92,93)In an interview with his mother in 2004, McQueen declared, that his favourite artworks were those of 15th century Flemish and Dutch painters, 'because of the colours, because of the sympathetic way they approached life...I think they were very modern for their times'.Decorative print elements for this dress were carefully chosen from three of Hieronymus Bosch's paintings - all depicting monstrous scenes from hell. Great care was taken to select and merge motifs from different Bosch paintings on the main front bodice panel. The iconography taken from the paintings are as follows - 'The Garden of Heavenly Delights' (c.1500) with a large pink bagpipe (using music as a form of punishment) the motif humorously located on the lower back panel above the skirt, as well as a bird swallowing a man on the front bodice; 'The Temptation of St Anthony' (c.1501) - a fish dressed as a cardinal used on the front bodice; and a woman peeping from a tree (lower front panel above skirt); 'The Last Judgement' (c.1482 or later) - a speared egg on legs, a body slithering with snakes and a dragon peering into a barrel with a cowering figure barrel - all used on the main back panel.The black scale-effect sequined tracery is redolent of Renaissance embossed velvet patterns, the rich gold leaf of illuminated manuscripts or the gold threads used in finely worked orphrey panels.It is only upon close inspection that it is noticed that the dress whilst undeniably beautiful, incorporates individual design elements intended to caution and admonish potential sinners. This model is also illustrated full page in 'Alexander McQueen' V&A publications, p164.This was look no 2 in the show. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, looks unworn, slight fraying to fabric to zip closure in one small place (minor)
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