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Lot 133
Book Auction Catalogue. Bibliotheca Pinelliana 178 19th century ink note on the history of the sale to front free endpaper occasional spotting later marbled boards chipped at spine ends [De Ricci p.89; Peignot p.118n. Pollard & Ehrman p.204 & 260; Taylor Book Catalogues p.256] 8vo Robson and Clarke and Mr.Edwards 1789. ***This immense catalogue of 12 859 lots formed the first large scale sale of foreign books in London and led to London being the then centre of the book auction world. James Edwards (1757-1816) was a London bookseller who bought the whole library from Pinelli`s heirs and brought it from Venice to London for auction. Sales were held in 1789 and 1790. The success of this venture led to the Paris d`Illens sale in 1791.
Lot 285
* WWI. de Havilland Aircraft Co. A group of original hand-drawn plans for aircraft of the RFC during the Great War 1917-1918, small-format scale-drawn depictions of aircraft types including DH2, DH4, DH5, DH6, DH9, DH9A (with engine variants) and DH10, each drawn in pencil on art-paper from front and profile perspective, with specifications of measurement, flying-surface area, engine types etc, each initialled by the draftsman “CESL” and manuscript captioned “The Aircraft Manufacturing Co” and variously dated 1917 & 1918, some additionally annotated with mathematical calculations etc., clear imagery, comprising 4 double-spread-sheets and a larger single-sheet, largest 16 x 30in (41 x 76cm) (5)
Lot 337
Hispano-Suiza. “Instructions for the Care and Operation of Aeronautical Engines”, Series No 3A, pub. Wright-Martin Corporation of America, 1918, a very scarce original handbook, decorative gold-tooled hardback cloth covers, 44 pp. with printed text & diagrams, spare parts & components listing, pull-out blue-print and scale sectional drawings etc, having manuscript approbation in black ink to front inside cover inscribed “Mr James H. Lynch, Aviation Repair Depot, Dallas Texas - Mr. R.J. Harrison Foreman Motor Repair Dept”, further dated in ink 1919 (1)
Lot 338
Hispano-Suiza. “Instructions for the Care and Operation of Aeronautical Engines Model A-I-E”, Series No 4A, pub. Wright-Martin Corporation of America, July 1918, a very scarce original handbook, decorative gold-tooled hardback cloth covers, a comprehensive manual having 216 pp. with printed text & diagrams, some with colour overprint, copious photographic illustrations, also including biographies of leading WWI Aces who used aeroplanes powered by Hispano-Suiza motors, spare parts, tooling & components listing with illustrated charts, pull-out blue-prints and scale sectional drawings etc, shows some age-wear and discolouration commensurate with usage, originated together with above lot, via Aviation Repair Depot, Dallas, Texas (un-inscribed) (1)
Lot 494
* Albatros C-IV Model. A fine and large former-flying scale-model of the two-seater fighter reconnaissance machine of the German Imperial Air force, c. 1916, supremely executed showing excellent detail including definitive squadron markings, features include 6-cylinder in-line dummy Mercedes engine, concealing large single-cylinder push-rod overhead-valve aero motor, machine-gun to rear cockpit, fabric-covered wooden frame fuselage & wings, fully rigged with wire-bracing, and detailed side-mounted radiators etc, finished in authentic painted colour-scheme, w/span 84in (214cm) (1)
Lot 495
* Albatros D-V Model. A fine and large former-flying scale-model of the famous biplane single-seat fighter of the imperial German Air Force, c. 1916, construction of wooden panelling to wood framed fuselage, and with doped fabric-covered wings & flying surfaces, excellent detail including twin Spandau machine-guns, dummy 6-cylinder in-line Mercedes engine, concealing aero-motor (lacking cylinder-head), fully wired and braced, featuring dummy pilot etc, finished in authentic colour scheme with Balkan Cross motifs to wings and tail. W/span 60in (152cm) 50-750 (1)
Lot 501
* Bristol “Fighter” Type F.2B. A well-built flying scale model of this much admired and possibly the finest fighting aircraft of the First World War, affectionately known as “Brisfit”, the fabric covered wooden airframe finished in “splinter” camouflage of brown over cream, the strut and wire braced upper and lower main planes with flying controls, with fully working elevators and rudder, dummy near Lewis gun on Scraff ring mounting, the dummy 12-cylinder Hispano-Suiza 200 hp engine cover concealing a single-cylinder glow-plug engine driving a two-blade 19in (48.2cm) diameter mahogany propeller, on rubber tyred main wheels with tail skid, 78in (198cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 502
* Bristol FE2B - “Bristol Fighter”. A former flying scale-model of the famous WWI all-purpose two-seater machine of 1917, wooden construction frame with doped fabric flying surfaces, good detailing with full wire-bracing and machine-gun to rear-cockpit scarff-ring mounting, authentic colour-scheme paint finish, w/span 60in (153cm) (1)
Lot 503
* Curtiss JNS “Jenny” 2573. A well constructed part-built free flight model, approx. 1/10 scale with fine fabric covered balsa airframe, the main planes with struts and bracing wires, working elevator and rudder, on rubber tyred main undercarriage, with tail skid, finished in U.S. Army Air Force deep green with pale orange flying surfaces, 52 3/4in (134cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 505
* de Havilland “Tiger Moth” K-4259. A fine 1/36 scale metal static model of this historic bi-plane trainer by PPL Models, finished in overall silver with yellow bands and national markings, 10in (25.5cm) wingspan, together with a 1/36 scale metal static model of a de Havilland “Chipmunk” WG301, finished in R.A.F. Training Command livery, 11 3/4in (29.8cm) wingspan, both in original boxes with packaging (2)
Lot 506
* de Havilland “Tiger Moth”. A flying scale model of this famous Royal Air Force primary trainer, the fabric covered wooden airframe painted to represent T6645 of No. 29 EFTS (later to become G-AIIZ), with good cockpit instrument panels, dummy pilot, flying control surfaces, rubber tyred main undercarriage and tail skid, fitted with a twin cylinder in-line spark-ignition engine and JZ wood propeller, 66.5in (169cm) wingspan, some old damage to rudder fabric (1)
Lot 509
* Fokker Dr. I. A well made scratch built 1/72nd scale model of the fatal crash of Manfred von Richthofen on 21st April 1918, constructed of spruce and metal showing areas of Richtofen’s aircraft having been vandalised by souvenir hunters at the scene of the crash, showing the splintered propeller, surface damage and arranged on a simulated rural landscape, on plinth base with date label, 12 3/4in (32.5cm) wide (1)
Lot 512
* Fokker Eindekker EII-13/15. A 1/6th scale flying model of this famous WWI fighter aircraft, with fabric covered wooden airframe, bracing wires for wing-warping control, fully operating elevator and rudder, dummy machine gun, simulated aluminium covered forward fuselage and engine cowling concealing a Magnum XL glow plug single cylinder engine driving a two blade Air Flow 14-6 wood propeller, on braced rubber-tyred main undercarriage with tail skid, finished in all over white with national markings of the period, 62in (157.5cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 513
* Fokker EV/DVIII - 157/18. A quarter scale, radio controlled flying model of this last of the Fokker 1914-18 War fighters, the fabric covered wood airframe finished in multi-coloured “lozenge” camouflage with white fin and black/white tail plane surfaces, engine cowl and wheel discs, fitted with twin dummy Spandau machine guns (one ring-sight missing), the engine cowl concealing a Super Tigre 2000 25cc glow-plug single cylinder engine XIAL, driving a two-blade, 24in (61cm) diameter wooden propeller, on rubber tyred main undercarriage with tail skid, 84in (214cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 516
* Hawker “Fiery”. A well presented flying scale model of the Hawker Fiery Serial No. K 2050, the fabric covered wooden airframe with working elevators and rudder, metal engine cowlings, flying wires and struts, exhaust stubs, radiator, machine guns and ring sight, rubber tyred main undercarriage, cockpit with windscreen and instrument panel and two blade propeller, finished in RAF livery and squadron markings of the period, overall length 38.5 ins (98cm), wingspan 44.5 ins (113cm) (1)
Lot 520
* Saunders Roe “Princess” G-Alun. A fine limited edition 1/144th static scale model of this famous flying boat by Crescent Models, the resin constructed aircraft with rotating propeller, wing tip floats, beaching gear and stand, finished in silver and prototype white with blue lining, 17.5in (44.5cm) wingspan, complete with original packaging, Certificate of Authenticity being No. 24 of 100 assembled models, and box 20 1/4in (51.5cm) wide (1)
Lot 521
* Scale Models. Five static 1/144 & 1/172 scale model aircraft, in hand-painted pewter on individual bases by Diverse Images Ltd., Brighton, including Spitfire/Me 109 Diorama, with certificate no. 57 of 60; Lancaster B111 Special 617 Sqn.; Blenheim IV 114. Sqn.; Lysander Mk.IIIA (SD); Mosquito NF XII 85 Sqd., all in excellent condition (5)
Lot 522
* Scale Models. Six static 1/144 & 1/72 scale model aircraft in hand painted pewter on individual bases by Diverse Images Ltd, Brighton, including set piece with Hurricane Mk.I 87 Sqn LK-A L1630, and Spitfire Mk.I 234 Sqn AZ-D X4036, with special certificate no. 57 of 60; Focke Wulf 189 I (H)/32 Russian Front; Halifax LK E; Anson Mk.I 500 Sqn; DH88 Comet Racer “Grosvenor House”, painted in red markings G-A CSS; Blenheim I 62 Sqn Far East Air Force, all excellent condition (6)
Lot 523
* Scale Models. Four static 1/144 & 1/72 scale model aircraft in hand painted pewter, on individual bases by Diverse Images Ltd, Brighton, including “Scramble”, three Spitfires ready to go, with aircrews and airfield details, (base 23 x 14 inches); U.S. Curtis P-40C Bellows Field; Mitsubishi A6M2 “Zero” Carrier Akagi, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Pearl Harbour attack, with certificate no. 57 of 60; Vickers Wellington, and Bristol Beaufort, all in excellent condition (4)
Lot 525
* Sopwith “Camel”. A flying scale model of this famous First World War fighter aircraft, the fine fabric covered wooden airframe finished in overall olive-green fuselage and upper wing surfaces, pale cream lower surfaces, Royal Air Force markings of the perioe, the fin with Sopwith identification, the red engine cowling concealing a large single cylinder spark ignition engine driving a two-blade 20in (51cm) diameter nylon propeller, with fully working flying control surfaces, on bungee-sprung rubber tyred main undercarriage and tail skid, 79in (200cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 526
* Sopwith “Pup” F2136. A fine radio-controlled flying scale model, the fine-fabric covered wooden air-frame finished in overall olive-green with R.F.C. markings of the period, the inter-plane struts with bracing wires, having adjustable turn-buckles, some cockpit details, twin forward firing dummy machine guns, the dummy nine-cylinder Le Rh™ne rotary engine concealing a single cylinder glow-plug engine driving a two-blade 16in (40.6cm) diameter wood propeller, with fully operating flying control surfaces, on rubber tyred main undercarriage wheels with tail skid, 61.5in (156cm) wingspan (1)
Lot 610
* Coachbuilder’s Model. A fine designer’s original scale maquette of a Mobile Exhibition vehicle & trailer by Beford Duple Coachworks, c. 1960s, a commissioned design for a travelling exhibition centre for the Ministry of Technology Production Engineering Research Advisory Service (PERA), the vehicle fitted out as a mobile lecture theatre & cinema, complete with projector and tiered-seating, based on then-current Bedford (Vauxhall Motors) chassis, and with matching 4-wheeled articulated trailer, housing mobile exhibition, having fitted wall-mounted displays and pedestal showcases to interior, principally of cellulose-painted wooden construction with chrome-plated metal fittings, the model is displayed with transparent side and top panels revealing the fully-fitted and detailed interiors to an exacting standard, on both vehicles, representing the pinnacle of the skilled model-makers trade of the period. Shows minor paint loss commensurate with storage, length 30in (76cm) and 23in (59cm) respectively (2)
Lot 614
* Historic Racing & Rallying Souvenirs. A quantity of competitor’s awards and participation plaques 1960s-1980s, including Monaco Historiques, Coppa D”Italia, Targa Florio Storica, Indianapolis, Carrera Classica, Monterey Historics, Louis Vuitton Concours and others, also including Tour Auto scale model toys of Ferrari 250GTO and Renault Alpine etc. (approx. 30)
Lot 717
* R.M.L. Gun. A finely engineered and extremely detailed exhibition standard 1/12th scale model of a 12.5 inch Mk.I R.M.L. Gun, c. 1883, built by A. Walshaw, 1999, with muzzle loading rifled barrel with crane attachment (to lift projectiles and charges) and sights, mounted in trunnions in a riveted metal cradle and in turn mounted on a fully working carriage with traverse, elevation and recoil mechanisms with appropriate gears, chains, hand wheels, crank handles, hydraulic cylinder, foot boards, grab handle and much other fine detailing, finished in black and grey and mounted on a wooden display base raised on four bun feet, 30 x 29.5 ins (76.2 x 75cm), construtors notes and a 1/12th scale of a 15th century bombard, circa 1423, with metal bound barrel and wooden cradle mounted on a wooden display base, 3 x 16 1/4 ins (7.5 x 33.5cm) These two models represent the development of artillery over 460 years, from a stone ball of 278 lbs with a range of 200 yards to an iron shell of 900 lbs fired up to 4 miles. (2)
Lot 718
* Water-cooled Cylinder. An extremely fine and detailed 1/12th scale exhibition standard model of a twin water-cooled cylinder M.A.N. 160 BHP Type DM 140 Diesel Engine, c. 1903, built by A. Walshaw, 2001, with cylinders approx. 1.5 bore x 3 inch stroke, mounted on and integrally cast with hollow A frames, tapered connecting rods, with marine type big end bearings, the counter balanced crank shaft running in three main bearings with wick type oil boxes, spoked flywheel, belt pulley, and outboard trunnion block, further details include skewgear and shaft driven camshaft with gear driven governor cam and rocker operated overhead valves, dummy injectors, crosshead and rocker operated compressed air pumps, fuel pumps, inlet and exhaust manifolds and water pipework, finished in brown, black and polished brightwork and mounted on a simulated black and white tiled floor, with laddered platform with handrailings and flywheel pit, and brass plate inscribed “M.A.N. Diesel Engine 160 BHP Type DM140 c. 1903, scale 1/12th full size A. Walshaw 2001”, dimensions 16.5 x 18 inches, (42 x 45.7cm), perspex cover. This compressed air injection engine was the first production engine built by M.A.N. The model works as a gas engine fired by two spark plugs concealed within the injectors. See Diesel engines by Chalkey 1919. (1)
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Lot 278
Derbyshire. Speed (John), Anno Darbieshire described, pub. John Sudbury and George Humble, [c.1627], uncoloured engraved map, inset town plans of Derby and Buxton, elaborate strapwork cartouche and compass rose, several closed marginal tears, one affecting image, laid on later card, 390 x 520mm, together with, Blaeu (Joannes), Staffordiensis Comitatus Vulgo Stafford Shire, [1645 or later], engraved map with original hand colouring, toned overall, 415 x 505mm, Latin text on verso, with, Saxton (Christopher & Kip William), Notingamiae comitatus olim pars Coritanorum, [1610], uncoloured engraved map, elaborate strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, water stained, 270 x 320mm, with another three maps similar (6)
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Lot 289
Estate Plan. Richardson (John), Plan of Estates in the Manor Hutton Lowcross & Pinchinthorp in the North Riding in the County of York, belonging to Her Majesty, John Richardson, Land Surveyor &c. Barnsley, 1862, large manuscript estate plan on six sheets conjoined, original wash colouring, laid on linen, calligraphic title, scale of chains and compass rose, some repairs and strengthening to upper margin, title repeated on verso, 1950 x 1300mm (1)
Lot 290
Estate Plan. A Map of the Estate of Sir Walter Rawlinson at Stowlangtoft in the County of Suffolk, surveyed by James Parker of Thelford Norfolk, February 1778, pen, ink and water colour manuscript estate map on vellum, decorative cartouche, compass rose and scale of chains and furlongs, one marginal closed tear, 645 x 575mm (500)
Lot 298
Guernsey. Gray (Andrew), A Topographical Map of the Islands of Guernsey, Sark, Herm & Jethou, likewise all the Adjacent Rocks, Shoals and Passages, with the Tides, Soundings and Anchorages &c. pub. William Faden, 1816, engraved sea chart laid on linen, inset view of Castle Cornet, table of references and mileage scale, old repairs, toned overall, mounted on contemp. turned wooden battens, 710 x 1310mm. Scarce. (1)
Lot 299
Herefordshire. Speed (John), Hereford-Shire described with the true plot of the Citie Hereford as alsoe the Armes of thos Nobles that have bene intituled with that Dignitye, pub. Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell, [c.1676], uncoloured engraved map, inset town plan of Hereford, ornate strapwork catouche, 385 x 510mm, English text on verso, together with, Saxton (Christopher & Hole William, (Frugiferi Ac Amaeni Herefordiae Comitatus qui olim pars suit Silurum delineatio, [c.1637], uncoloured engraved map, elaborate strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, some old glue staining to verso, 290 x 310mm (2)
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