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Lot 1770
Connolly (Cyril, ed.) The golden horizon, 12mo, cloth, d-j, 1953; Robbe-Grillet (A.) Snapshots and towards a new novel, 8vo, cloth, d-j, 1965; Durrell (L.) Spirit of place, letters and essays on travel, 8vo, cloth, d-j, 1969; Updike (J.) Hugging the shore, essays and criticism, 8vo, cloth, d-j, 1983, and 6 others (10).
Lot 157
SIR HENRY RIDER HAGGARD, 10 ttls, THE WITCH`S HEAD, 1887, 1st one vol edn, orig cl gt; ALLAN`S WIFE, 1889, 1st edn, hf ttl part excised, orig cl gt; THE WAY OF THE SPIRIT, 1906, 1st edn, orig cl gt; THE GHOST KINGS, 1908, 1st edn, orig cl gt; THE LADY OF BLOSSHOLME, 1909, 1st edn, 1st state, orig cl, pict paper label; QUEEN SHEBA`S RING, 1910, 1st edn, orig cl gt; THE HOLY FLOWER, 1915, 1st edn, orig cl gt; THE IVORY CHILD, 1916, 1st edn, orig cl; QUEEN OF THE DAWN, [1925], 1st edn, 1st state, orig cl; MARY OF MARION ISLE, [1929], 1st edn, later iss, lacking advts at end, orig cl (10)
Lot 186
An early 20th Century live steam tin plate model river launch in the manner of Carrette, the removable deck with single funnel, vent and piercework cover enclosing spirit fired single blade propellor, later overpainted in a silver metallic finish, some traces of original paintwork visible beneath, 39cm length.
Lot 136
A Fine Quality Victorian 3 Inch Lacquered Brass Equitorial Refracting Telescope by J H Dallmeyer, London, late Andrew Ross, with rack and pinion focusing, set with a sighting telescope with draw-tube focusing, pull-off lens cover, on a weighted mechanical stage set with a spirit level, the equitorial disc with hinged bone magnifier, with turned mahogany steadying arms, on a folding mahogany tripod, together with five additional lenses, all contained in three original mahogany cases
Lot 167
Railway and Other Collectables, including an NER sighting level in original case, Mathieson railway level, a wheel tapping hammer, LNER adjustable spanner, an LNER 24 inch boxwood rule by Rabone, an LNER boxwood folding diagram square by Stott & Mander, a boxwood scale rule, three metal stamps-LNER, Ark Royal and Eagle, a Marples spirit level, two volumes of The 1931 International Code of Signals, a collection of Commercial Code of Signals Flags in a canvas roll, a cast aluminium sign for Grip Fast, Charlton-Leslie
Lot 184
A 19th Century Carpenter`s Pine Tool Chest, the hinged cover enclosing two sliding trays with mahogany hinged covers lifting out to reveal six further sliding lift-out trays and three deep compartments containing a large quantity of woodworking tools including a tenon saw, band saw, jack planes, two beech plough planes, two Stanley plough planes, smoothing and moulding planes, shaves, chisels, augers, boxwood rules, a Rabone spirit level etc.
Lot 162
Henry Bone RA (1755-1834) GEORGE IV AS PRINCE REGENT bust portrait, wearing Field Marshall`s scarlet uniform with gold epaulette, collar and tied black stock, the Order of the Fleece around his neck and the breast star of the Order of the Garter, St Andrew, Black Eagle and Holy Spirit pinned to his breast enamel on gold in a gold and enamel frame inscribed on the reverse `His Majesty George 4, London April 1830, Painted by H Bone RA enamel painter to the King and the late Duke of York after the original picture by Sir Thos Lawrence P.R.A.` oval, 3.5cm x 2.75cm (1.25" x 1") Note: based on Sir Thomas Lawrence`s portrait of 1814, Bone produced several versions of the present work over some years. George IV was obviously very fond of them, as he gave many to his friends, courtiers and mistresses and also to Lady Conynham and his niece Princess Victoria in 1826. The Royal Collection boasts several of these enamels of varying sizes by Bone. Provenance: Mr & Mrs Tom Southern Collection Literature: Richard Walker, Miniatures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, the 18th and 19th Centuries, 1992, pp.281-284, illustrations 757-765
Lot 31
A model of a stationary revolving dockside crane, built by the late Mr S M Bell of Hull, mahogany and brass mounted boom and gearing driven by side mounted oscillating steam cylinders. Power is supplied by a spirit fired vertical copper, centre flue, boiler having mahogany plank cladding, pressure release valve, inline displacement lubricator and brass spirit burner to base, 30cm high. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 66
An early toy live steam and electric lighting plant, with horizontal single cylinder mill engine having poppet valves operated by eccentrics on a shaft turned by bevel gearing linked to an open crank with spoked flywheel having belt drive to generator. Steam is provided by a spirit fired, horizontal boiler having pressure gauge, sight glass and weighted safety valve, the simulated brickwork chimney with a water storage tank and gallery around it. We believe the steam plant to be by the German maker `Bing`, no maker`s marks, and dating from approximately 1915 - 1925. There is a very similar model illustrated in Gordon, Bob `Toy Steam Engines`, page 23. Also being sold with this lot is a small toy hot air engine with no maker`s mark and the original `A W Gamages Ltd Holborn` shipping box with post mark for the 9th of December 1921. Steam plant plinth measurements 16 inches x 14 1/2 inches (40cm x 37cm). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 651
THATCHER MARGARET: (1925- ) British Prime Minister 1979-90. Good A.L.S., Margaret Thatcher, two pages, 8vo, Chester Square, London, 19th December 1991, to Robert Charles Broughton, on Thatcher`s blue printed House of Commons stationery. Thatcher states that she is writing with goodwill and kind thoughts from herself and Denis and continues `It has not always been an easy year-but the human spirit is wonderful as you know, and we battle on. I remember Winston [Churchill] saying "Never give in, Never give in" and what an example he was to us all.` In concluding she remarks `At this Christmastide you will have the joy of family and friends about you and that is the greatest gift of all.` Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Thatcher. Together with a signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by Thatcher, also signing on behalf of her husband, featuring a colour illustration of the House of Commons and River Thames. The letter, envelope and Christmas card have been matted alongside each other in ivory and framed and glazed (to both sides) in a wooden and gold coloured frame to an overall size of 26 x 22. VG
Lot 661
LINDBERGH CHARLES: (1902-1974) American Aviator, completed the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis, May 1927. Bold black fountain pen ink signature (`Charles A. Lindbergh`) on a page removed from an autograph album, dated Washington D.C., 17th April 1939 in his hand. About EX
Lot 777
HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1934-45. Important Top Secret wartime D.S., A Hitler (an excellent, dark bold fountain pen ink signature), four pages, folio, Berlin, 6th February 1940. The printed document, in German, is housed in a folder bearing the title Instructions for the Commanders of Navy Ships and Vessels stationed abroad in the event of the outbreak of War, marked Top Secret! at the head, and is introduced by a statement, `As Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the German Nation, I herewith issue the following instructions to the commanders of Navy ships and vessels stationed abroad, and demand, that they will act accordingly with determination, and shall make use of the ships and crews under their command in all circumstances, as the Honour of the Flag and the interests of the German Nation requires`, which is followed by seven instructions, in part, `1. The orders for the peacetime travelling of the ship will be suspended as soon as the Commander is sure that a War has broken out in which the German Nation is involved…..2. The Commander has to ensure the best possible performance of the tasks assigned to the ship. He carries a great and holy responsibility….it is of the highest importance, that he does his utmost to defend the ship and the flag it carries, despite any enemy subterfuge, or rumours he may encounter….3. I expect the Commander to set an example to the crew, by being determined to fight, by showing the right spirit, and by maintaining a strong discipline and devotion to duty…..4. The military use of the ship and its actions will be decided by special operational orders…When the War orders have been carried out, or become impossible due to damage of the ship or other circumstances, the Commander must look for new tasks for crew and ship. I shall not hold the Commander responsible for the loss or damage of his ship, when this occurs during an honourable battle….Surrender of the ship and striking of the flag for the enemy is impossible for a German warship. Sinking honourably is preferable to striking the flag!….6. I shall deal rigorously against any Commander acting in a dishonourable way, or in a way that is likely to disgrace the German Navy. 7. These instructions must be revealed to all those officers of the ship, who might be suitable as an alternative Commander, as soon as the War breaks out, and after leaving the last German port.` A one page appendix to the document lists, in five points, the powers of the Commanders of the Navy`s vessels and vehicles stationed abroad, in the event of the outbreak of War. Countersigned by Erich Raeder (1876-1960) German Admiral, Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine 1935-43. With blind embossed seal featuring the Nazi Eagle and Swastika. Rare. VG
Lot 18
Jacobite Tracts.- Clark (Jack attributed to) 1p. folded and creased contemporary ink attribution inscription `John Clark Land Surveyor` creased [not in ESTC] [?Edinburgh] [1781] Stuart (Charles Edward "The Young Pretender") A Full Collection of all the Proclamations and Orders...of Charles Prince of Wales 2 parts part 2 lacking A1 [Glasgow] 1745 Journal of the Marches of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent`s army from the time they entred [sic] England the 8th of November till their return to Scotland the 20th of December 1745 2pp. drop-head title folded a few short tears and some creasing to inner margin [?Edinburgh] [?1746] The Battle of Falkirk. As no body can form a well-grounded judgment ... From the Caledonian Mercury. Edinburgh Jan. 20. 1746 2pp. drop-head title torn with no loss lightly browned Bannockburn 1746 [Merke (Thomas)] The late Bishop of Carlisle`s speech against the deposition of kings; and in Vindication of Hereditary Right and the Lineal Succession to the Crown of these Realms browned for John Morphew 1714 A true and full account of the late bloody and desperate battle fought at Gladsmuir betwixt the army under the command of His Royal Highness Charles Prince of Wales & c. and that commanded by Lieutenant General Cope on Saturday the 21st September 1745... drop-head title A2 tear within text no loss light browning and foxing [?Edinburgh] [1745] A curious collection of genuine and authentick letters [Letters purporting to be the "Old Pretender" and others] with errata on p.17 outer edge of title frayed [Not in the National Library of Scotland] Edinburgh 1750 Forbes (Duncan) A letter from the Right Honourable Lord P-----d---t to Lord L-v-t dated I------ss October 28. 1745... [?Edinburgh] 1745 [Britannus] Considerations addressed to the publick [?Edinburgh] [1745] [Harper (William)] The Advice of a Friend to the Army and People of Scotland drop-head title woodcut head-piece and initial [?Edinburgh] [1745] An historical Account of the triumphant spirit of the Whigs; briefly shewing the rise and progress of the covenanted work of Reformation Edinburgh 1746 [?William Boyd 4th Earl of Kilmarnock] The Chronicle of Charles the Young Man [?Edinburgh] [1745] To His Royal Highness Charles Prince of Wales lacking A1 [Edinburgh] 1745 Four new songs and a prophecy. I. A song for joy of our ancient race of Stewarts. II. The battle of Preston that was fought by his Royal Highness Prince Charles the 21st of September 1745... drop-head title drop-head title [?Edinburgh] [?1750] Several Scots poems. I. Seven curious poems composed by the great Montrose... [?Edinburgh] [?1750] "Titus Antigallicus" An ode for the thanksgiving-day torn with loss of text [Edinburgh] [1749] [Philibert] A poem compos`d the second of November 1747. The day the Honourable Archibald Stuart Esq; was assoilzied from his second trial folded torn with loss of a couple of letters [Edinburgh] [1747] Macdonald (Alexander) Alexis; or the Young Adventurer. A Novel for T.Cooper 1745 A Letter in Latin and English...Directed to Pope John double column Edinburgh [?Robert Drummond] 1745 Unto the Reverend the ministers of the several Kirks and Congregations of the city of Edinburgh [?Edinburgh] [?1746] [Earbery (Matthias)] An Historical Account of the advantages that have accrued to England by the succession in the illustrious House of Hannover 1745 [Mansfield William Murray Earl of ] The Thistle. A dispassionate examen of the prejudice of Englishmen in general to the Scotch nation second edition for H.Carpenter 1777 Some observations upon the seceders new covenant. By Andrew Waddel soldier in Edinburgh Castle drop-head title [only 1 copy located (Illinois). Not in BL or Nat.Lib Scotland] [?Edinburgh] [1745] Murray (Lord George) A Particular Account of the Battle of Culloden ink inscription to title for T.Warner 1749 True copies of the papers wrote by Arthur Lord Balmerino 1746 Lyon (Robert) A genuine copy of the last words and dying speech of the Reverend Mr. Robert Lyon drop-head title [Edinburgh] [1746] Lovat (Lord Simon Fraser) The genuine speech of Simon Lord Lovat in Westminster Hall March 18. 1746-7 drop-head title 1747 [A South Briton] Ash-Wednesday Feb. 16. 1774 1p. folded a couple of tears at folds no loss [only 2 copies located (Nat. Lib. Scotland and Rylands)] 1774 A Letter to the Author of the National Journal...[from] Tom Curious [and] A True Modern Whig 1p. folded a couple of short splits to folfs some creasing no loss [?Edinburgh] 1746 [Burton (John)] A Genuine and True Journal of the most miraculous escape of the young Chevalier from the battle of Culloden ink notes to verso of title title trimmed at foot loss of part of imprint for B.A. 1749 [Ruddiman (Thomas) A letter to the Reverend Mr. G. Logan A.M. one of the ministers of Edinburgh Edinburgh 1747 An Authentic Account of the young Chevalier. From His first Arrival in Paris... third edition p.15 torn through no loss Nutt 1749 Knight (Sir John) The speech of Sir John Knight of Bristol against the bill for a general naturalization in 1693 drop-head title [Wing K687B] 1694; and 2 other defective works together 34 works in 1 vol. contemporary half calf joints split rubbed and scuffed 8vo ***A fine collection of tracts relating to the 1745 rebellion and its aftermath. First mentioned inscribed: "John Clark Land Surveyor" but it is unclear as to whether Clark wrote this item or this is merely his ownership inscription. Perhaps John Clark (d. 1807) scholar of Scottish Gaelic literature and land agent (though the inscription makes a distinction as a surveyor) but Clark was certainly known as a writer of poetry and although most of his professional life was spent in Wales was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland..
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