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John Behan RHA (b.1938) BIRDS IN FLIGHT, 1971 steel; (in two parts); (unique) 29 by 49 by 6in., 72.5 by 122.5 by 15cm. L Commissioned by the present owner`s family Dimensions of individual bird, 10.25 by 11 by 4.25in. A sketch of the present work by the artist accompanies this lot.

Original watercolour sketch “Fall of the Zeppelin”. Mounted, framed and glazed, (44cm x 32cm) this sketch gives an impressionist view of the destruction of L31 on the night of 1-2 October 1916. Mounted, framed and glazed, (44cm x 32cm) this sketch gives an impressionist view of the destruction of L31 on the night of 1-2 October 1916. In the lower right corner is the title “Fall of the Zeppelin, 1 Oct 1916”, underneath which is the artist’s signature. Framed in a burr-effect wooden frame, with gold painted inner edge.

An original colour washed ink and oil sketch “The First Raid Yarmouth”. An original painting of 3 black-painted Zeppelins, all flying the German Naval Ensign from the stern, against a dusky sky. In the lower right corner is the text in English “The first raid Yarmouth. Jan 19 1915. Beckman’s Group” and the artist’s initials “HM”. The raid comprised German Navy airships L3 (KaptLt Fritz), L4 (KaptLt von Platen-Hallermund) and L6 (Oblt Von Buttlar with KKapt Strasser as observer). It is unclear who “Beckman” may be at this point. The Painting is framed and glazed (49cm x 38cm) in a dark oak frame with a narrow wood mounting. The backing board has been removed at some point. Slight signs of damp on the surface of the painting, but GC for age. For picture See the-saleroom.com

Original Watercolour sketch showing an artist’s impression of a proposed Vickers Commercial “Trans-Oceanic” Airship from c.1919. Mounted and glazed within an antiqued gold frame (48cm x 65cm), the scene is a birds ‘eye view from near the mast-head of a moored rigid airship, depicting the proposed Vickers Trans-oceanic airships. The lattice ‘high’ mooring mast in the foreground is a predecessor to the mooring masts built a decade later for the Imperial Airship Scheme, and shows the embarkation platform and bridge at the top of the mast, together with the lift inside the lattice structure, and the provisioning pipes for fuel and water. Flying from the top of the mast is the “Blue Peter” pennant (pre 1932 version) indicating that the airship is ready to depart. In the lower left of the sketch is a railway station, beyond which is a landed airship. To the right of the picture are the Airship Station’s sheds and hydrogen generating plants and storage facilities. Overhead an airship departs for ‘foreign climes’. Another interesting insight into the ideas being considered by the British Airship community in the aftermath of the successful R34 transatlantic flight.

Original Watercolour sketch showing an artist’s impression of a proposed Vickers Commercial “Trans-Oceanic” Airship from c.1919. Mounted and glazed within an antiqued gold frame (65cm x 50cm), the scene is depicted from the Sheltered Promenade deck that was to be built aft of the Passenger saloon on the top of the airship; it shows passengers comfortably seated or looking out to starboard where a second airship of the same class is flying over a mooring mast, with sheds and hydrogen storage facilities in the distance. A fascinating insight into the ideas being considered by the British Airship community in the aftermath of the successful R34 transatlantic flight, and before the destruction of the R38/ZR2. The airships show the streamlining that was feature of Barnes Wallis’ later airship the R100. For picture See the-saleroom.com

John Landseer A.R.A. (British, 1769-1852) Interior of Les Dehus Dolmen, Guernsey watercolour sketch, heightened with white, signed and inscribed, unframed 11½ x 8½in (29 x 21½cm). * John Landseer was the father of Sir Edward Landseer R.A. John was engraver to King George III and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquities. Les Dehus passage grave lies on the west side of Rue de Dehus in the parish of Vale, Guernsey, an area rich with archaeological history. Les Dehus was described as a `Druids Temple` by John Gosselin of Guernsey in 1813. The site was extensively excavated by the Lucas family of Guernsey between 1837 & 1847. John Landseer was presumably invited over to Guernsey to record stages of the excavation by Frederick Corbin Lukis, and a series of engravings depicting the Dolmen were published in `Prehistory of Northern Europe`. During the excavation deposits of shells, human bones, pottery and jars were discovered.

A small Pencil sketch of Royal Highness Princess Louise, unsigned

A quantity of prints, paintings and etchings to include a watercolour titled 'Storm Clouds over Abergavenny' by Ann Pepperell, 'Orchard Near Oslo' by G. Brazier, a Pencil Sketch by Annette Tapps, two Photo Albums

HENRY BRIGHT (1810-1873) SKETCH OF A FISHERMAN pencil and watercolour 3 x 3 ½ins Provenance: Fry Gallery, 58 Jermyn Street, St James’s, London, see label verso

AFTER GEORGE MORLAND "Figure with basket in hand, bundle upon his head, in a wooded landscape with sign 'To Weston' ", oil on panel, inscribed "Returning to market 1794" verso and label "G Morland "Going to Market a true sketch by the Master" CONDITION REPORTS Picture is housed in a modern frame, vertical crack top right and areas of re-painting in this corner, overall dirt, wear and scratches, some scuffs and losses to decoration which have been over-painted. Under ultra-violet light there are dark areas of over-painting showing top right, near face, bottom right, plus various other areas throughout picture. SIZE 35CM X 29CM.

Attributed to Charles Wellington Furse (1868-1904) British. ‘Return from the Ride’, Watercolour Sketch, 14” x 16”.

Arthur A… Friedenson (1872-1955) British. ‘Dartmoor’, Oil on Board, Signed and Inscribed ‘Sketch’, and Inscribed verso ‘Dartmoor, Sept 1926’, 8” x 10.5”.

U.S. Government, 1870 Sketch of a Plan and Section of a Breakwater This uncommon map of Santa Barbara extends inland to include the Mission and "Ruined Village." Topography is well depicted and numerous soundings are noted in the Pacific, which is shown to have "thick kelp." At bottom is a diagram showing tidal elevation. 12.1" W x 18.3" H Issued folding with a hint of toning along folds.

U.S. Army, 1866 [Lot of 2] Sketch of Vicinity of Fort Fisher… [and] Plan and Sections of Fort Fisher… "These maps are plates No. 5 and No. 6 from the report and are early published Civil War maps; most reports and maps withheld publication until the 1890`s to allow time for the national wound to heal sufficiently for a public discussion of the conflict. A. “Sketch of Vicinity of Fort Fisher Surveyed Under the Direction of Brvt. Brig. Gen. C.B. Comstock Chief Engineer”, (9.8 x 14.4”). Provides good detail of the peninsula, locating Ft. Buchanan, Mound Battery, Fort Fisher, headquarters, Wharf, Hospital, the Commissary and Fort Lookout to the north. Also locates the Wreck of the “Powder Vessel” some 830 yards north of Fort Fisher. B. “Plans and Sections of Fort Fisher Carried by Assault by the U.S. Forces Maj. Gen. A.H. Terry Commanding Jan. 15th 1865”, (15.3 x 10.6”). Very close detail of the Fort to show the position of all armament along the fortified walls. Locates cannon (“rifle”) locations including the huge Columbia 10” cannons at each end with many smaller (4.5” to 8”) cannons positioned between. The map shows Electric Wires leading out from the walls to a Line of Torpedoes protecting the open ground beyond the fort`s wall. It is quite rare to see this type of weapon mentioned on a map. Further research shows electrically triggered land-based torpedoes were used as early as during the Crimean War, 1854-1856." #VALUE! Issued folding with light toning along the folds.

Thomson, John 1817 Chart of the Mediterranean Sea Very handsome chart of the Mediterranean Sea from the Strait of Gibraltar to the coasts of Egypt, Turkey and Palestine. The chart extends north to include the Black Sea, and shows islands with numerous place names along the coasts. Includes seven inset charts with bird`s-eye plans, soundings, and sea battle plans: "Bay & Roads of Marseilles"; "The Harbour of Genoa"; "Plan of the Rock & Bay of Gibraltar Shewing the Position of the Combined Fleet and Attack of the Battering Ships in 1782"; "Leghorn Road"; "Sketch of the Watering Place of Algeziras"; "Attack on Algiers by the Fleet under the Command of Admiral Lord Exmouth. Aug. 22, 1816"; and "Gulf of Smyrna". 23.5" W x 19.3" H Light toning and offsetting with a few minor spots and one small abrasion in the image.

Nicol, George 1796 View of the Great Wall of China, Called Van-Lee-Tching, or Wall of Ten Thousand Lee Taken Near the Pass of Cou-Pe-Koo This striking view of the Great Wall of China comes from Sir George Staunton`s "An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China...", a multi-volume work recounting the failed efforts of the Macartney Embassy to improve trade relations with China in 1793. Staunton wrote about the Great Wall in glowing terms, proclaiming, "The masonry and brick work in the Towers alone exceed those of all London." Drawn by William Alexander from a sketch by H.W. Parish and engraved by Thomas Medland. 17.8" W x 12" H On watermarked paper with good margins and light foxing.

Maurice Barnes An Interior scene Pencil sketch 37 x 27cm

REYNOLDS, HENRY, an 1893 sketch book of theatrical interest, pencil sketches of actors in various poses

BAKER, JOHN, L. (BIRMINGHAM ARTIST) (XX), sketch book and loose sketches, to include Aston Villa Football ground etc

A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOXED GAMES AND TOYS, to include Denys Fisher `Etch-a-Sketch`, Ideal `Mousetrap`, Waddingtons `Blast-Off` and `Business`, `Totopoly` etc, contents not checked

An illustration for the Sketch, A FEMALE CLOWN BEATING A DRUM, HER DOG WATCHING Watercolour, 17 x 29cm

Tom Whitehead (1886-1959). Portrait of a gentleman, pencil sketch, 45cm x 31cm

Dering Curtois. Castlegate at Lincoln, pencil sketch, 23cm x 26cm.

A copy of a Naturalist Sketch Book, illustrated by Archibald Thorburn.

[OIL PAINTINGS] primitive beach scene by C. Harverson, oil on board, 10 x 14ins; [Trafalgar Square?] gouache on board by V. SOZENOV, 1931; oil sketch on panel, river scene, by another hand. (3)

DEIRDRE HENTY-CREER, artist: misc. coll’n of watercolours, oil sketches, sketch books, various subjects incl. some London interest. (Q)

PERCY LANCASTER, R.B.A., A.R.E., R.I. (1878-1951) PENCIL AND WATERCOLOUR OUTDOOR SKETCH Landscape with figures haymaking signed, indistinctly titled and dated (19) 02 lower right 8 1/4" x 12 1/4" (21cm x 31cm)

An album containing thirty-three watercolours of the Crimea, inscribed 'The following sketches were taken on the way to Turkey & THE CRIMEA by Lieut. Alex William Adair, 1st. Battn. Coldstream Guards; April 1855 to June 1856', the images showing military positions, camps and terrain, with annotations including the sanatorium where Florence Nightingale worked. A letter accompanies this lot, from Adair to his 'Mama', dated 18 May 1855, with a watercolour sketch showing Camp Balaclava, a transcription of the letter is available, including a reference to 'Miss Nightingale', and four further watercolours The Adair family lived at Flixton Hall in Suffolk, and Heatherton Park, Somerset. CONDITION REPORT: Images- 28 in colour. 5 in sepia. 1 in pencil. They vary in size, eleven being 19 x 25.5cm, twenty one being 14 x 22.5cm.

Unknown THE ABANDONMENT OF POST VICTORIA n.p.: Post Victoria, 1846 54 by 23cm A most unusual panoramic view of Post Victoria showing wagons, soldiers, gun batteries and levies etc on the occasion of its abandonment during the War of the Axe (7th Frontier [or Kaffir] War). This was the first post to be occupied within the Ceded Territory. Its construction began in October 1843, but was found to be strategically useless. It was abandoned in April 1846 in favour of a better position north of Block Drift across the Tyhume River. This was later to be where Fort Hare was erected. Unframed watercolour/pencil sketch in cut out ruled mount on white paper. Original art works of the period are extremely rare and seldom offered for sale as they reside in collections or Museums and Libraries. Dated and inscribed as follows: "The Evacuation of Post Victoria on the 17th May, 1846, Kafirland". 0 1

Chapman, Abel ON SAFARI: BIG GAME HUNTING IN BRITISH EAST AFRICA WITH STUDIES IN BIRD LIFE London: Edward Arnold, n.d. first edition 8vo With 170 b/w illustrations by the author E. Caldwell, illustrator of `Jock of the Bushveld`, sketch maps and photographs ½ leather, very slight wear to leather edge of cover. A good copy Inscription to "Alwyne Chadwyk Hobson for missing distinction by 5 marks from E. L. C., Eton Xmas `08". 0 1

Norris-Newman, Capt. Chas L. MATABELELAND AND HOW WE GOT IT London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1895 first edition 8vo With sketch map and plans of the fights Good pictorial cloth featuring a Matabele Warrior. Perhaps the rarest and hardest to find of all Norris-Newman`s books. Bookplate of Leman Saunders Slonan and another of related interest ♦ HUTCHINSON, G. T. - Frank Rhodes (brother to Cecil) A Memoir 1908 printed for private circulation, a bit of foxing to endpapers and prelims, p67 torn. 0 2

A Poole Pottery 1950's freehand sketch of a paintress, possibly Anne Read or Ruth Paveley (10 inches) together with a tea plate from Guy Sydenham's personal collection.

Historical DocumentsNapoleon Bonapart's Exile on St. Helena1815-41A fascinating and highly important research collection with much additional material relating to Napoleon's exile. The collection commences with Napoleon's surrender to the British with a long and details memorandum by Sir Henry Bunbury of the events of the discussions between Lord Keith, himself and Napoleon Bonapart on 31st July 1815 on board H.M.S. Bellerophon. After the reading of Lord Melville's letter containing the orders of the British government, there is a virtual verbatim report of Napoleon's response and protestations which includes, "...In St. Helena I should not live 3 months - With my habits and constitution it would be immediate death. I am used to ride 20 leagues a day; what am I to do on this little rock at the end of the world. The climate is too hot for me. No, I will not go to St. Helena. Botany Bay is better than St. Helena...". After this comprehensive account there is also a double page of notes, describing Napoleon's appearance and dress, and with reference to his character, "... in the course of his long talking, I observed changes both in his tone & look, which made me suspect that there was a good deal of the fox, as well as the lion, in the composition of the great conqueror." A wonderful report of which very few copies would have been written.There is an original pen and ink drawing by Major R.P. Boy of the Royal Marines, H.M.S. Newcastle, St. Helena. A pen and wash picture of Napoleon leaning against a cannon, possibly by the same artist, and a pencil sketch on tracing paper (of unknown provenance).When Napoleon arrived on St. Helena, he was put up at The Briars, the house of William Balcolmbe, purveyor to Longwood. There is a long letter from Mrs Balcolmbe dated 1815 (10 Nov.) which contains good insight into the mood of Napoleon on his arrival, "...I was much disappointed in the appearance of the man, there is nothing in his manner or appearance that would make you fancy him as an Emperor or a great hero - he is about five feet seven, very broad across the shoulders and is inclined to get very fat and when he walks he appears quite clumsy and his gait is betwixt that of a strut and a waddle ... My opinion of him is that he is a vulgar looking one, but his gracious manners, particularly to me and my family has made me feel a great desire to please and amuse him."A series of letter from General Sir Hudson Lowe, most with Bertrand's filing numbers in upper left corner, with four documents signed by Hudson Lowe (41, 44, unnumbered and 96) plus copies and/or translations of letters written by Les Cases (5), most are reminders of the regulations with regard to letters to and from Longwood.Some Government letters including a letter from the War and Colonial Department, dictated by Earl Bathurst to the Governor with regard to twenty packets of books being despatched and with the accompanying letter (15) from Hudson Lowe, addressed to Count Bertrand. 1818 (1 Jan.) letter from Earl Bathurst to Hudson Lowe about acts of trickery by Count Bertrand, forwarded on with "Extract, H Lowe" also with Bertrand's signature and numbered (143); 1818 (14 Feb.) letter from Downing Street to Hudson Lowe raising no objection to Count Las Cases helping the publication of Napoleon's book, "Campaigns of Italy", again with the covering letter from Plantation House (155).Other mail into Longwood includes a significant series of letters from Count Las Cases to Count Bertrand, January 1818 to April 1819 and numbered by Bertrand, (1), 2, 3, 4 then apparently 5-15. Las Cases was deported from St. Helena by Hudson Lowe and travelled through Germany and Belgium before being allowed to return to France. These letters are sent from Frankfurt, Baden-Baden, Mannheim and Offenbach, nine are with address panels, the earlier ones to Monsieur General Comte Bertrand, St Helena, one to Longwood, St. Helene and finally just to Longwood, one letter damaged on opening with the notation, "This letter was accidentally torn at the office on opening the envelope, Colonial officer Henry Gouldburn, Feby 25th 1819" (this shows that there was censorship in London). Some of the earlier letter are tatty at top (mouse nibbled?). 1819 (24 Jan.) A.L.S. from Hudson Lowe to Dr. Verling, Longwood.The star item of mail from Longwood is dated 1816 (30 Dec.) written in French by Las Cases and signed by Napoleon. "For Bertrand, Montholon has had some silverware melted down for twelve thousand and some hundred francs. You are to give and order to Cyprien to take four thousand francs to be distributed according to state A. On January 1st the servants will still be owed 16,371 francs. It would be good to send a copy of this account so that this Commander knows that I have to pay my servants. You are to give an order of 2,000 francs to Mr. Marchand as payment for his clothing. You are to give authorization that Mr. Cyprien receives 150 francs daily from January 1st to February 15th which will be 6,000 francs. He is to use these 150 francs in accordance which Montholon will give to him. In this way, with one letter this will be concluded without any further difficulty. You can settle the remaining account of 4,000 Louis, but I do not want to pay for anything concerning my servants of Northumberland because they have been dismissed in violation of their commitments, excepting always, those who had been paid because of the orders of Montholon on May 23rd. I absolutely do not want to pay for what is not in this letter. Nap" (with certificate of authenticity). Also 1819 smuggled message being two letters dated (16 Aug. ) and (9 Sept.). written in a very small hand and with Bertrand's number (35); this is thought to be the only surviving example of such a message. Two items concerning newspapers and an unusual cypher devised by Bertrand (this could be a form of game)Other related items include 1818 letter from Hudson Lowe to Sir Thomas Reade. 1816 (31 Dec.) Dunlop entire to Ayr bearing a fine example of the rare "st.helena/packet letter" oval, with rate changed from "3/6" to "4/8" with indistinct transit mark dated (20 Feb.) with some interesting contents about the activities at Longwood. Also 1817 (10 Oct.) letter from St. Helena (no postal markings) plus a large archive of Dunlop family letters and papers, 1785-1827. A most valuable correspondence, 1815-16, to Amy Whinyates, Cheltenham from her sister, Mrs Younghusband, which includes a hitherto unrecorded "st. helena/packet letter" oval dated 1817 (4 July), rated "4/3" and includes five other entire letters with full postal markings. including crutched cross in red, from several different locations on St. Helena including Devil's Punch Bowl House, Plantation House and Camp at St. Helena; very interesting contents with several references to Napoleon including the problems he caused leaving The Briars for Longwood and one meeting with him. 1821 (8 May) memorandum from Robert Lambert, Rear Admiral and Commander in Chief about the order for the funeral of Napoleon including, "His Majesty's ship Vigo with fire twenty five Minute Guns, commencing when the Signal for that purpose is made from the Alarm Post."The final section is a group of letters written to General Bertrand on his return to St. Helena in 1840-41 to repatriate Napoleon's body to France, each with Bertrand's notation at top, two with address panels (one an envelope) to "La Belle Poule" with letter from Henri Durand-Brager (artist), plus six others. Also two other St. Helena documents, not related to Napoleon.A great wealth of material, ideal for further study of this important and influential historical figure. Photo Sir Henry Bunbury served as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies from 1809-16. He was promoted to the rank of Major-General and awarded the KCB in 1815, shortly before his meeting with Napoleon.The British authorities finally came to the decision about what to do with Napoleon on 31 July and it was Lord Keith's duty to inform Napoleon that he was to be exiled on the island of St. Helena. He would be allowed to take three officers, his surgeon amd twelve servents. The three officers were the Comte de Las Cases, General Henri Bertrand and General Charles Montholon.General Henri Gratien Bertrand had served at Waterloo as Napoleon's aide and he chose to accompany Napoleon into exile, along with his wife and family.Emmanuel de Las Cases, nearly 50 years old upon his arrival at St. Helena as Napoleon’s secretary. Las Cases, a former naval officer and a count, spoke English -- an important asset to Bonaparte and successfully taught him English. Later Napoleon would read the English newspapers to keep abreast of the news. The duties of running the imperial household fell to General Charles Tristan Montholon, 32 years old. The Montholon family occupied three rooms at Longwood. Hudson Lowe was the son of an Army surgeon and not part of the British aristocracy. Lowe was born in 1769 two weeks before Napoleon making them exactly the same age. Up until the time Lowe assumed the care and custody of Napoleon at St. Helena in April, 1816, he rose through the ranks based upon his merit: General Sir Hudson Lowe was not only dealing with Napoleon and his entourage, but with his new wife as well; the latter, regularly improprietous. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

After James McNeil Whistler pen and ink sketch of man with top hat and cane (butterfly monogram)

Bruce Bainsfather (1888-1959) pen and ink cartoon sketch of "Old Bill", signed and dated March 1938. Script verso "Drawn at Bobbies Store, Eastbourne"

The Who, Two original costume design sketches by the late Shirley Russell wife of director Ken Russell, for the 1975 film ‘Tommy’: one sketch for Pete, Keith & John’s ‘Pound Note’ suits the other for a Marilyn Monroe Acolyte dress. Framed & glazed with some slight fading

RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, Artist and illustrator) The following 26 lots are all books illustrated by Arthur Rackham and from the Starkie/Rackham family collection. All the books are collated, first English trade editions unless otherwise stated and bound in the original publisher's covers. Three are signed by Rackham, twenty-one are inscribed to the Starkie family, dated the same year of publication, signed and with a charming pen and ink sketch by Rackham. All given by the Rackhams to the Starkies as Christmas gifts. RACKHAM, Arthur (Signed): IRVING, Washington: Rip Van Winkle, Heinemann, 1905, 1st edn. With 51 Coloured Plates bound in at the back. 4to. Inscribed to R F Starkie, dated 9 Oct. 05 and signed by Rackham. CONDITION: Richard Starkie's Bookplate to front pastedown; cut to head of spine, occasional foxing to text, o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): De La Motte: Undine, Heinemann, 1909, 1st edn. With 15 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Light browning to endpapers, o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Wagner, R: The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie, Heinemann, 1910, 1st edn. 2nd Impr. With 34 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Spine faded; offsetting from the back of the plates, o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen & ink sketch inscribed, dated & signed): Wagner, R: Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods. Heinemann, 1911, 1st. edn. With 30 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Spine little faded; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Aesop: Aesop's Fables, Heinemann, 1912, 1st edn. With 13 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Foxing to the first and last few pages; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Arthur Rackham's Book of Pictures, Heinemann, 1913, Signed Limited 1st edn. of 1030 copies; This one is of only 30 presentation copies, and also with the pen and ink sketch, inscribed, dated and signed. With 44 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Covers a little grubby; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Dickens, C: A Christmas Carol, Heinemann, 1915, 1st edn. In the very scarce original pictorial Dust Jacket. With 12 Coloured Plates. 8vo. CONDITION: The spine of the dust jacket is browned and with a minor nick to the head, foxing to endpapers and paper edges; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): The Allies Fairy Book, Heinemann, (1916), 1st edn. With 12 Coloured Plates. 8vo. CONDITION: Browning to endpapers, occasional foxing; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch incsribed, dated and signed): Grimm, Brothers: Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales, Constable, 1917, 1st edn. With 12 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Browning to the back endpapers; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Steel, F A: English Fairy Tales, New York, Macmillan, 1918, 1st American edn. With 16 Coloured Plates. 8vo. CONDITION: Front inner hinges split; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Evans, C S: Some British Ballads, Constable, (1919), 1st edn. With 16 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Spine slightly faded and with small cut to head; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Evans, C S: The Sleeping Beauty, Heinemann, 1920, 1st edn. With coloured frontis and title page, three double page coloured illustrations plus one tipped-in coloured plate. 4to. CONDITION: Cover edges little scuffed; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Phillpotts, E: A Dish of Apples. Hodder & Stoughton, 1921, Limited 1st edn. of 500 copies; This one is a PRESENTATION Copy signed by Rackham and Phillpotts, And also with the pen and ink sketch, inscribed, dated and signed. With 3 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: Two dents to back cover; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Hawthorne's Wonder Book. Hodder & Stoughton, (1922), 1st edn. With 24 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Spine very slightly faded and with a small spot, o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Shakespeare, W: The Tempest. Heinemann, 1926, 1st edn. With 20 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: VG+

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Irving, Washington: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Harrap, 1928, 1st edn. With 8 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: VG+

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original very large pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Goldsmith, O: The Vicar of Wakefield. Harrap, 1929, 1st edn. With 12 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: A couple of small white spots to covers; o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original very large pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Walton, I: The Compleat Angler. Harrap, 1931, 1st edn. With 12 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: Spine very slightly faded, a dent to top of front cover, o/w VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original very large pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Ibsen, Henrik: Peer Gynt. Harrap, 1936, 1st edn. With 12 Coloured Plates. Small 4to. CONDITION: Spine faded,; o/w VG+

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Ruskin, John: The King of the Golden River. Harrap, 1932, 1st edn. Bound in the original card covers and In the original Dust Jacket. Illustrated with 4 Coloured Plates plus black and white illustrations. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w VG.

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Browning, Robert: The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Harrap, 1934, 1st edn. With 4 Coloured Plates plus black and white illustrations. Bound in full leather with the original endpapers and the front of the dust jacket loosely inserted. CONDITION: VG

RACKHAM, Arthur (With an original pen and ink sketch inscribed, dated and signed): Shakespeare, W: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Heinemann, 1908, 1st edn. With 40 Coloured Plates. 4to. CONDITION: Richard Starkie's Bookplate to front pastedown. Browning to endpapers; small spot to a couple of pages, o/w VG

CHESS BOOKS: (Charles Henry SANFORD'S collection). Matching signed fine leather binding by MUDIE and with Sanford's Bookplate and name, 1. Lange, M: Paul Morphy a Sketch from the Chess World. Starie, 1860, 1st edn. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 2. Lowenthal, J: Morphy's Games of Chess. New York, Appleton, 1860, 1st US edn(?). CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 3. Staunton, Howard: The Chess Tournament. Bohn, 1852, 1st edn. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 4. Staunton, Howard: Chess Praxis A Supplement to the Chess Player's Handbook. Bohn, 1860, 1st edn. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 5. Staunton, Howard: The Chess-Player's Handbook. Bell & Daldy, 1870, new edn. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 6. Staunton, Howard: The Chess Player's Companion. Bohn, 1861, repr. With coloured frontis. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine; 7. Staunton, Howard: The laws and practice of chess. Virtue, 1876, 2nd Edn. CONDITION: Occasional foxing; o/w Fine (7) Charles Henry Sanford The Republic of Argentina was still quite young when Sanford arrived on the scene as a banker in time to help finance the growth of both the country and the city of Buenos Aires, which was little more than a village when he arrived. He accumulated a vast fortune in the process, owning thousands of acres in the city. He was noted for his philanthropy in Buenos Aires, especially as the founder of a home for children. Able to retire at an early age, he spent most of his time in London.

ALDIN, Cecil (illustrator - 3 Works): 1. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. In 2 vols. Colour Plates. Chapman & Hall, 1910. 1st edns. Original pictorial cloth. CONDITION: Spines slightly faded, inscription to fl; o/w VG+; 2. A Dozen Dogs or So. 12 colour plates. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1928, 1st edn. With DW. CONDITION: DW torn with loss, o/w VG/Fine; 3. Black Beauty. Jarrolds, nd, inscription dated 1934. Original green pictorial cloth, gilt. CONDITION: Spine little faded, occasional foxing, o/w G+.; EDWARDS, Lionel (illustrator - 2 Works): 4. My Hunting Sketch Book: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1928. 1st edn. With DW. 15 cold. Plates. CONDITION: Inscription to fl, occ. Foxing, o/w VG; 5. British Racecourses: 1st edn. With DW. CONDITION: VG/FINE (6)