Hafez (Aams-al-Din Mohammad, of Shiraz). The Works of Dewan Hafez: With an Account of his Life and Writings, Calcutta: A. Upjohn, 1791, title in Persian and English, with woodblock British royal and East India Company coats-of-arms at head, imprint within decorative border, text in Persian in nasta'liq and naskhi type, later pencil annotation throughout, lacking leaves 79 and 80 from the third part, tiny hole to title imprint affecting one letter, tiny marginal wormhole affecting title and first 8 leaves, pp.8-9 of second part cut short and into a couple of words, a couple of other catchwords in second part just trimmed by the binder, leaves 5 and 6 of third part sometime neatly remargined, leaves 119 and 120 in third part mis-foliated as published, last 19 leaves stained and with other lighter staining mainly confined to gutter affecting various gatherings, marbled endpapers, contemporary ownership stamp of Mr Strachey on endpaper, possibly repeated in ink manuscript in Persian below, label of Carberry Tower Library, contemporary half calf, worn, spine and corners crudely repaired with tape, folio (270 x 175mm), together with Bell (Gertrude L.), Poems from the Diran of Hafiz, Heinemann, 1928, original cloth, 8vo First item: Very rare first printed edition of the celebrated Persian lyric poet, who lived 1315-1390. The edition itself was compiled by Abu Taleb Khan Landani (1753-1805/06; administrator at Lucknow and author) based on 12 manuscripts. 'By common consent [Hafez] represents the zenith of Persian lyric poetry. In no other Persian poet can be found such a combination of fertile imagination, polished diction, apt choice of words, and silken melodious expressions' (Enc. Iranica Vol. XI, Fasc. 5, pp. 461-465). This edition was printed in 1200 copies by Aaron Upcott (fl.1785-1800). 'The first printed edition using movable type was commissioned by Richard Johnson of the East India Company [...] In a letter to Johnson prior to its publication, Sir William Jones, the famous orientalist and translator of Hafez, had complimented Johnson on taking up the task: "An impression of your Hafiz will, indeed, be a valuable acquisition to the publick; and I hope some years hence to offer up a copy of it on the tomb of the divine poet near the crystal stream of Rucnabad"' (Enc. Iranica Vol. XI, Fasc. 5, pp. 479-483). Only 7 institutional copies have been traced: BL, Cambridge, Bodleian, Edinburgh, Marburg, Princeton and Chapel Hill. Shaw 186 (not calling for the first part of 15 ll., nor the second part of 5 ll.). (2)
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Jullien (Marc-Antoine). Esprit de la m‚thode d'‚ducation de Pestalozzi, suivie et pratiqu‚e dans l'institut d'‚ducation d'Yverdun, en Suisse, 2 volumes, 1st edition, Milan: Imprimerie royale, 1812, thick paper with wide margins, uncut, half-title to volume 1 with presentation inscription from Jullien, old stamp to both titles, modern plain wrappers, 8vo Important accounts of Pestalozzi's school at Yverdon with summaries of the great educator's ideas and achievements. (2)
An Hermès off-white leather Kelly bag, 1991, blind stamp U, with gold-plated hardware, leather covered padlock, fob and keys, with detachable shoulder strap, 29cm, 11 1/2in CONDITION REPORT: Some scuffs and light marks to bag commensurate with light use. Exterior leather is a bit grubby and would benefit from cleaning. Small pen mark to inside flap. Interior base is speckled with faint pink marks. Overall bag is quite fresh and good.
An Hermès green courchevel leather Birkin, 1994, blind stamp X, in original box, with gold plated hardware, leather fob with two keys, shopping and dust bag, 33cm, 13in long (qty) CONDITION REPORT: Has been reconditioned to corners of base, leather is rubbed on handles from use, faint small greasemark to front, otherwise exterior is good. Interior shows signs of heavy use around sides and edges where leather is worn. Lacking padlock.
A rare post-war Lanvin couture evening gown, Summer, 1947, large woven label with red date stamp, of black wool crêpe with empire line, lightly boned pale blue sequined ivory rayon bodice, with bow to the back and Watteau-like pleated trained panel, bust 92cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Sequins are good, generally intact and appear sparkly. Some sequins have dulled/melted although this is not immediately obvious. Right shoulder strap has a couple of stitches with black thread. Some fading to front of skirt and seam lines/selvedges show where it has been ironed. Horizontal (iron) line across lower left hip, 11cm, and a similar small mark to front bodice. Lower rear skirt has 8cm lighter iron mark and a couple of pinhead sized holes. Interior bodice is very fresh. Very pretty overall.
STUDIO, ST.IVES PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS. Fifteen unframed Studio, St.Ives photographic prints of Cornwall coastal views & harbours including aerial views, c1960's. Mostly approx. 12 x 15 inches image. Also a quantity of mostly 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 prints of Cornwall views. Some duplicates. Studio rubber stamp to reverse.
STUDIO, ST.IVES PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS. Seventeen unmounted 12 x 15 inch Studio, St.Ives photographic prints of Cornwall views c1950's, mostly approx. 12 x 15 inches image. Studio rubber stamp to reverse. Also eight other miscellaneous prints by others including the 'Alacrity' shipwreck & railway locomotives etc.
A late Victorian silver vesta/sovereign/stamp-case with applied gilt monogram 'JG', William Neale, Chester 1896, to/w a foliate-chased example, also William Neale, London 1892, and Edwardian vesta case, engraved to BDSM J. H. Bastable, The King's Own Rifles, 'Royal Visit to Natal', Birmingham 1901 and a bone vesta case applied with a white metal Gothic 'C' (4) Condition Report Sovereign case spring not extending; 1901 vesta case needs soldering at hinge
Dandy Monster Comic 1 (1939). Korky introduces Desperate Dan, Keyhole Kate and all the Dandy characters. This first annual is a 'library' copy and was kept in D C Thomson's main office in Meadowside, Dundee. There is a 'John Leng & Co Ltd Dundee' blind embossed stamp at the top margin on page four and D C Thomson have confirmed that only these library copies were embossed in this way. From the Brenda Butler archive. Bright boards and spine, with minimal top/bottom spine wear, cream unblemished pages [vfn]
Dandy Monster Comic 2 (1940). Korky on a trapeze. This second annual is a 'library' copy and was kept in D C Thomson's main office in Meadowside, Dundee. There is a 'John Leng & Co Ltd' blind embossed stamp to the fly leaf and D C Thomson have confirmed that only these library copies were embossed in this way. From the Brenda Butler archive. Bright boards and spine with sharp board corners, cream unblemished pages. The highest grade No 2 Dandy annual ever offered at auction [vfn+]
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GENTS ROLEX SUPER PRESIDENT DAY DATE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND AUTOMATIC BRACELET WRIST WATCH. APPROX 9.80 CTS DIAMONDS. RARE ROLEX BLACK JUBILEE HOLOGRAM DIAL, CASE NO. 5677201. 18K GOLD BRACELET WITH ORIGINAL ROLEX STAMP. TOTAL WEIGHT 125.30GR. BOXED WITH A REPLACEMENT GIA CERTIFIED VALUATION CERTIFICATE FOR £103,000.
LATE GEORGIAN CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING SLOPE WITH BRASS BOUND CORNERS, THE TOP DECORATED WITH BRASS-WORK AND STRINGING. THE SLOPE IS FINISHED IN FLAMED MAHOGANY. INSIDE THERE ARE TWO HIDDEN DRAWERS ACCESSED BY SQUEEZING THE TWO SIDES OF THE STAMP CONTAINER . 18 INCHES LONG, 10 INCHES DEEP AND 5.5 INCHES HIGH
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