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Spain 1850s to 1986 with strength in 1920s - 1930s air issues, housed in four (4) albums. Plus a collection of fourteen (14)

Ewbank's

Lot 2090

Spain 1850s to 1986 with strength in 1920s - 1930s air issues, housed in four (4) albums. Plus a collection of fourteen (14) Spanish year packs, 1978 - 1991. Four (4) first day cover albums of Spanish covers 1970s - 1990s with some unmounted mint. Two albums of royalty collections and one album of thematic butterflies. Together with a stamp collection in GB printed album, two further stock books with 1d reds, Switzerland including pro patria and pro juventute used, France (on stockcards), plus loose Swiss covers and loose pages (2 Boxes)

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European stamp collection in a box, mainly FDCs and presentation packs, 100s. Thematic Interest.

Ewbank's

Lot 2146

European stamp collection in a box, mainly FDCs and presentation packs, 100s. Thematic Interest.

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Great Britain collection in Windsor Albums(3), 1952-1992 unmounted mint issues, 1955 castle values and SG 592A with certifica

Ewbank's

Lot 2104

Great Britain collection in Windsor Albums(3), 1952-1992 unmounted mint issues, 1955 castle values and SG 592A with certificate. Complete year books a mix of unopened and opened seals includes 1984/85/86/87/88/89/91/92/99 (9 in total), Special Stamp Books numbers 10/11/12/13/14/15 (6 in total) and 2 souvenir packs Channel Tunnel and Penny Black Anniversary Book plus-200 plus penny red stars.

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Pair of Tunbridge parquetry stamp boxes, 19th Century, 2cm x 4cm x 3.5cm, together with a hinged box, decorated with a band

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Lot 2043

Pair of Tunbridge parquetry stamp boxes, 19th Century, 2cm x 4cm x 3.5cm, together with a hinged box, decorated with a band of Tunbridge ware ducks, together with a collection of printed boxes, some photographic, of varying shape (Qty)

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BABBIT (Edwin D.). The Principals of Light and Color: Including among Other Things the Harmonic Laws of the Universe, the Eth

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Lot 2074

BABBIT (Edwin D.). The Principals of Light and Color: Including among Other Things the Harmonic Laws of the Universe, the Etherio-Atomic Philosophy of Force, Chromo Chemistry, Chromo Therapeutics, and the General Philosophy of the Fine Forces, Together with Numerous Discoveries and Practical Applications. New York: Science Hall, Babbit & Co., 1878. First edition, two hundred-and four photo-engravings and in-text illustrations, four full-page colour plates, ownership signatures to preliminaries, purple ink stamp on title-page reads, 'The New York College of Magnetics, E.G. Babbit, M.D., Dean, New York', the authors work makes large claims for his chromotherapy, in which baths of coloured light are said to have a broad range of application, original decorative brown cloth, gilt, 8vo. Edwin Dwight Babbit (1828-1905) was an American physician,spiritualist, and early promoter of Chromopathy. He was awarded a degree, Doctor of Magnetics, from his own New York College of Magnetics, a private correspondence school which closed when its charter was revoked in 1893. Babbit became a major influence upon Theosophy, and his theories of colour therapy and fine forces wove a web of science and occult speculation.Condition Report: rubbing and marks to boards, corners and spine ends rubbed and bumped with some loss to head and tail of spine, a few joints cracked, toning to edges affecting leaf edges, with occasional light foxing.

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Six stamp albums of world stamps including Lincoln album and Ideal album with Great Britain 1840 1d black (four including pai

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Lot 2088

Six stamp albums of world stamps including Lincoln album and Ideal album with Great Britain 1840 1d black (four including pair used), 1d reds, 1891 £1 green (damaged), British Empire and foreign stamps (1 Box)

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Great Britain Queen Victoria SG185, £1 Brown Lilac (1884). Good used condition. Initialled on reverse of stamp.

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Lot 2112

Great Britain Queen Victoria SG185, £1 Brown Lilac (1884). Good used condition. Initialled on reverse of stamp.

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Royal Crown Derby, Hadleigh Brown Pelican with a special Hadleigh 20th Anniversary back stamp in a Ltd Edition of 500, boxed

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Lot 2249

Royal Crown Derby, Hadleigh Brown Pelican with a special Hadleigh 20th Anniversary back stamp in a Ltd Edition of 500, boxed and with certificate, a King Charles Spaniel, boxed and a Queensland Koala with golden stopper Ltd Edition 722/1000 signed Sue Rowe, boxed and with certificate. (3)Note: The names on some of the boxes may not match the description of the contents.

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Stamp Collection, a small box with Senator album of several hundred worldwide stamps incl. 5 pages of China. Further album of

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 146

Stamp Collection, a small box with Senator album of several hundred worldwide stamps incl. 5 pages of China. Further album of Great Britain starting in the 19th century. Also GB year packs of the 1980s and '90s with face value approx.

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Original oil on wooden board by artist Pat Ryan who has painted a realistic sliced lemon and a pitcher in intense chiaroscuro

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 151

Original oil on wooden board by artist Pat Ryan who has painted a realistic sliced lemon and a pitcher in intense chiaroscuro set in a deep red background. Housed in an ornate wooden frame with a white border. Signature on lower right: Pat Ryan (?) Artwork dimensions: 9.50"L x 7.50"H. Frame size: 18.25"L x 16.25"H x 1.25"W. Partially removed stamp on verso: Certificate. This original oil painting was created by a member of the Guild of Master Artists and cannot be reproduced without written consent of the guild. Illegible director signature. Artist: Pat Ryan (American 20th century)Issued: c. 1960Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

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MINJUNG KIM (B. 1962)The Street 2006 signed, stamped with the artist's stamp and dated 2006collage on mulberry Hanji paper142

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Lot 29

MINJUNG KIM (B. 1962)The Street 2006 signed, stamped with the artist's stamp and dated 2006collage on mulberry Hanji paper142 by 138 cm. 55 7/8 by 54 5/16 in.Footnotes:ProvenanceGalleri København, CopenhagenAcquired directly from the above by the present ownerExhibitedShenzhen, Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Minjung Kim, 2007, n.p., illustrated in colourThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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DAMIEN HIRST (B. 1965)Controlled Substance Key Painting (1 inch spot) 1994 signed twice and dated 1994 on the reverse; stamp

Bonhams

Lot 33

DAMIEN HIRST (B. 1965)Controlled Substance Key Painting (1 inch spot) 1994 signed twice and dated 1994 on the reverse; stamped twice with the artist's stamp on the stretcher household gloss on canvas30.5 by 30.5 cm. 12 by 12 in. Footnotes:ProvenanceJay Jopling Collection, LondonWhite Cube, Hong KongPrivate Collection, China Sale: China Guardian Auctions Co., Beijing, Contemporary Art Evening Sale (II), 13 June 2023, Lot 1755Acquired directly from the above by the present ownerExhibitedLondon, Gagosian Gallery, Damien Hirst, The Complete Spot Paintings, 1986-2011, 2012, p. 90, illustrated in colourControlled Substance Key Painting belongs to Damien Hirst's Controlled Substances paintings, part of his Spot Paintings series; another example from this group of works is held in the ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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MINJUNG KIM (B. 1962)Echo 2005 signed, stamped with the artist's stamp and dated 2005ink on mulberry Hanji paper209 by 140 cm

Bonhams

Lot 28

MINJUNG KIM (B. 1962)Echo 2005 signed, stamped with the artist's stamp and dated 2005ink on mulberry Hanji paper209 by 140 cm. 82 11/16 by 55 1/8 in. Footnotes:Provenance Galleri København, Copenhagen Acquired directly from the above by the present ownerExhibitedShenzhen, Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Minjung Kim, 2007, n.p., illustrated in colourThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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dating: 1813 provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,7 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, provided with c

Czerny International Auction House Ltd.

Lot 333

dating: 1813 provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,7 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, provided with clutch for the bayonet. Lock with lock plated marked 'M.re Imp.le de Tulle' and marked with 'C' surmounted by a star. Working mechanism. Wooden, full stock with some defects and woodworm holes, minor missing parts at the bottom of the butt stock, reparations also at the fore end. The right side with stamp 'EF' dated 1813 and bearing stamp 'C' surmounted by star. Brass mounts, central iron barrel bracket. Brass and iron trigger guard. Muzzle ring with foresight. Iron ramrod. Bleached leather strap. With socket bayonet. length 141,7 cm.

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dating: 1846 - 1878 provenance: Papal States, Nickel-plated metal skull, brass crest with lion's head at the end, black horse

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Lot 102

dating: 1846 - 1878 provenance: Papal States, Nickel-plated metal skull, brass crest with lion's head at the end, black horsehair tail, golden plate with the words 'PIO IX'; sealskin turban with frontal decoration depicting the Papal emblem on a silver plate; armored leather chin-straps with golden brass scales worked with laurel leaves. Inner part with leather sweat-band and black silk cap. Complete with feather. In its original box covered with red leather, it can be opened both from above and from the front, lined with red silk and with the stamp of the seller 'Bertoni Milano'. Very rare. height 31 cm.

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dating: Late 18th - Early 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,9 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagon

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Lot 331

dating: Late 18th - Early 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,9 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, bearing remains of marks at the base, with clutch for the bayonet. The tang with only partially legible traces of model marking: 'M ...77...'. Lock with working mechanics, brass pan. Lock plate marked 'M.re N.ale De St. Etienne', with 'C.S' mark and flaming grenade. Wooden, full stock with deep engraving on the right side of the butt stock and dotted mark '78', on the left side stamp 'RF' with mark not clearly legible around it. Iron mounts. Butt-plate with mark 'C', trigger guard with 'G' surmounted by star, same stamp on the counterplate and on the muzzle ring and barrel bracket, also marked 'AF'. Iron ramrod. White leather strap. Socket bayonet. length 153 cm.

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dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller for almost its entire l

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Lot 438

dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with fuller for almost its entire length, with remains of a mark at the base. Clearly visible pitting. Brass hilt with large quillon with rain guard featuring remains of a non-legible mark and stamp 'H93'. Guard with two loop-guards, the third one is missing, the main one stamped 'HN.86'. Grip of square section with old leather covering and brass wire binding. Slightly damaged and with missing parts, signs of use and time. Short square cap. Leather scabbard (damaged and missing parts) with two brass lugs. length 108 cm.

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dating: Early 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round (slightly shortened?) barrel, 18, 1 mm cal. at the nozzle, w

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Lot 334

dating: Early 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round (slightly shortened?) barrel, 18, 1 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, provided with foresight and long fore-end at the breech and tang. Lock with flat lock plate with oblique borders, marked with crowned 'V', crowned 'S*E' and marked 'JURJON'. Working mechanism. Wooden stock with various restorations and ramrod. Butt stock with remains of crowned stamp. Iron mounts and ramrod. With socket bayonet. length 156 cm.

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dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Versailles, Wide, curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller for a good part of

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Lot 446

dating: Early 19th Century provenance: Versailles, Wide, curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller for a good part of its length, bearing on the left side remains of a mark at the base. Also at the base, on the back, marked 'Manifacture de Solingen K.S. & C.'. Hilt with three brass loop-guards, thick langets, Versailles stamp on the main guard and marks 'P' under star, 'LF', 'L' and 'V'. Long, smooth, brass cap. Grip without wire binding, with old leather bearing traces of lacquer. Iron scabbard with barely legible marks, two lugs. length 102.5 cm.

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dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Wide, curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with wide ful

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Lot 432

dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Wide, curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with wide fuller and short tang; at the base two marks not clearly legible (one perhaps 'N', the other 'LW'). On the back 'M.f.ture du Klingenthal Coulaux Freres Entrep.rs'. Brass hilt. Domed langets, 'a la chasseur' guard with three loop-guards, and long cap. The main loop-guard with stamp 'RJ' under crown and with another unreadable mark. Wooden grip with leather handle (some missing parts and defects) without wire binding. Iron scabbard (with several missing parts and pitting) with two lugs. length 102 cm.

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dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round, 17,7 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal breech,

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Lot 335

dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round, 17,7 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal breech, provided with clutch for the bayonet. Lock with lock plate and round tang, with remains of St. Etienne mark and 'S' mark. Working mechanism. Wooden, full stock with a few woodworm holes especially to the butt stock, circular block with 'RF' stamp on the left side of the butt stock. Brass mounts, muzzle ring with foresight. Iron ramrod. Remains of stamps on the mounts. With a socket bayonet complete with scabbard. length 113 cm.

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dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Black fur with leather peak, intertwined rope, crowned and pierced or

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Lot 98

dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Black fur with leather peak, intertwined rope, crowned and pierced ornament with spears and under crown, tricolour cockade, silver tassel; inside large morocco leather and lined with white silk with supplier's stamp 'Augusto Raveggi Firenze'. Chin-strap. Rare. height 11.5 cm.

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dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Charleville, Smoothbore, round, 17,8 mm cal. barrel, marked at the base

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Lot 337

dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Charleville, Smoothbore, round, 17,8 mm cal. barrel, marked at the base with various marks including 'P' and 'D' under crown and with date '1815', provided with clutch for the bayonet. Smooth tang engraved with 'M.e 1777'. Lock with barely legible mark and marked 'Manuf.re Imp.le / de Charleville', brass pan. Walnut, full stock, on the butt Neuchatel Battalion 1804 mark on one side and red stamp on the other; iron mounts. Bands bearing remains of various marks, the one near the nozzle bearing a brass foresight. Iron ramrod. Socket bayonet bearing various marks (length 53 cm). Complete with strap and brown leather batterie cover. In wooden case covered in brown leather, the interior in soft red satin. length 145 cm.

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dating: 1851 provenance: Belgium, Octagonal, rifled, 12 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, clearly visible rifling), the first part

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Lot 398

dating: 1851 provenance: Belgium, Octagonal, rifled, 12 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, clearly visible rifling), the first part engraved with patent 'ADAM'S PATENT', provided with foresight and sight; five-shot cylinder with mark of the Liege test bench, marked with 'M' under crown and serial number '57xx'; frame engraved with borders engraved with geometric motifs, with patent's stamp and date 'ADAMS 1851 PATENT', marked with 'M' and same serial number, cartridge rammer. Trigger guard and butt-plat engraved en suite, the latter with primer case. With remains of antique browning on the surface. The external spring on the left side is missing. Knurled wooden grip. Mechanism working in single action. length 36 cm.

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dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 18,6 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, th

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Lot 332

dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 18,6 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, the clutch for the bayonet removed (hole in the barrel). Lock with marked lock plate, brass pan. Working mechanism. Wooden, full stock, trace of stamp on the butt stock (perhaps emblem of the French Revolution: 'AN' with shaft on which stands the Phrygian cap), a few restored woodworm holes, signs of use and time. Iron mounts with pitting. All the iron parts bearing the same mark. Iron ramrod. With one socket bayonet, with leather scabbard. Possibly a rare An IV model from the revolutionary period. length 145,5 cm.

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dating: 1818 provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,8 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, marked at the b

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Lot 330

dating: 1818 provenance: France, Smoothbore, round barrel, 17,8 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal breech, marked at the base with 'L' surmounted by a star, 'D' surmounted by a crown, date 'B 1818' and with remains of other marks. Tang with model inscription 'M 1777'. Wooden, full stock with small signs of use and a couple of woodworm holes. Butt stock with stamp dated 1818 and remains of other stamps. Lock marked 'St. Etienne Manuf.re Royale' and bearing 'S' mark surmounted by fleur-de-lis. Working mechanism. Iron mounts and ramrod. With a socket bayonet. length 151,5 cm.

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dating: Early 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade with almost parallel flat sides, ma

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Lot 465

dating: Early 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade with almost parallel flat sides, marked at the forte with 'K' under star, 'B' among laurels, and 'L' inside a circle, with mark and date 'M.f.re Imp.ale du Klingenthal X... 1819' at the back. Some pitting at the tip. Typical one-piece brass hilt with grip. Tang probably restored. Guard with remains of marks and stamp 'VERSAILLES'. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Cap with loop and white-dyed leather lacing. length 72,5 cm.

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Proust (Marcel) A La Recherche du Temps Perdu, 8 vol. in 12., vol. II-VII first editions, vol. I second edition, vol. VIII la

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Proust (Marcel) A La Recherche du Temps Perdu, 8 vol. in 12., vol. II-VII first editions, vol. I second edition, vol. VIII later edition with 2 parts in 1, vol. II with 30th November 1918 print stamp at end, vol. III with the errata leaves as called for, vol. III-VII one of 800 copies "réservés aux amis de l'édition originale", small ink inscriptions to front pastedowns, some spotting to fore-edge and initial leaves but text mostly clean, vol. I-VII contemporary burgundy half morocco, spines gilt, t.e.g. vol. VIII contemporary cloth, spines lightly sunned, 8vo, Paris, Éditions de la Nouvelle Revue Française, 1919-1927.*** An attractive set of Proust's masterpiece, a modernist classic and one of the greatest series in all of literature. Provenance: "The Library of Louis Thompson Rowe of XV Hammersmith Terrace, W." (book-labels to vol.I-VII)

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Paolozzi (Eduardo).- Ginzburg (Ralph, editor) Avant Garde, no. 11: John Lennon's Erotic Lithographs, illustrations, some colo

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Paolozzi (Eduardo).- Ginzburg (Ralph, editor) Avant Garde, no. 11: John Lennon's Erotic Lithographs, illustrations, some colour, Eduardo Paolozzi's copy with his "Krazy Kat Arkive" stamp to inside front cover, some leaves becoming loose, original pictorial red wrappers, a few creases, spine worn and faded, New York, March 1970; and another with Paolozzi's bookplate, 4to & 8vo (2)

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Copernicus.- Scultetus (Alexander) Chronographia sive Annales omnium fere regum, principum, & potentatuum, ab orbe condito, u

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Copernicus.- Scultetus (Alexander) Chronographia sive Annales omnium fere regum, principum, & potentatuum, ab orbe condito, usque ad hunc annum Domini MDXLV, presentation copy from the author, with ink 'Dono meo Alexandri Sculteti' to foot of title, collation: *6 2*4 a-d6 A-O6, title with woodcut printer's device, tables, early ink ownership inscriptions and a later ink stamp to title, occasional contemporary ink marginalia, lacking O1 and O5&6 (the last with colophon verso otherwise blank), title wormed and with repairs, with loss of a few letters, mostly verso, *2 small worm trace and tear within text, with loss of the odd letter, mostly marginal worming throughout, occasionally encroaching on text (see in particular last few ff.), final 2 ff. frayed, the latter with crude repairs, a few tears, some spotting and water-staining, lightly browned, 19th century speckled wrappers, little worn, but holding firm, 4to (282 x 214mm.), Rome, Girolama Cartolari, 1546. *** An excellent association copy. The work contains one of the earliest references to the astronomer and mathematician Nicolaus Copernicus, who was a close friend of the author. Literature: EDIT 16 CNCE 23847.

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Britain.- Childrey (Joshua) Britannia Baconia: Or, the Natural Rarities of England, Scotland, & Wales, woodcut initials and h

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Britain.- Childrey (Joshua) Britannia Baconia: Or, the Natural Rarities of England, Scotland, & Wales, woodcut initials and headpieces, lacking A1 (blank), small loss to title lower corner (neatly restored), F3 with marginal ink annotations, K1 with previous owner's ink signature to margin, M1 with large tear into text and no loss, N8 with short marginal tear, spotting, ex-library with neat ink-stamp to front free endpaper, new endpapers, later calf, rebacked and recornered, slight bumping to corners, [Wing C3871], 8vo, for the Author, and are to be sold by H.E., 1661. *** A curious little work on the peoples and physical geography of the counties.

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Basford (John) Sandra Blow: Studio Inventory and Catalogue Raisonné of Prints, number 46 of 250 copies with an origina

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Basford (John) Sandra Blow: Studio Inventory and Catalogue Raisonné of Prints, number 46 of 250 copies with an original print, signed by the author on title, original cloth-backed boards, print with embossed estate stamp loose in cloth folder, together in original cloth slip-case, Sheffield, 2013 § Tassi (Roberto) Graham Sutherland: Complete Graphic Work, Barcelona, 1988 § British Printmakers 1855-1955, Devizes, Garton & Co., 1992 § Kemp (Dominic) Terry Frost Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné, signed by the author and two contributors on front free endpaper, water-stained and damaged, loose in binding, Farnham, 2010, illustrations, many colour, all but the first original boards with dust-jackets, the last crinkled; and 8 others on prints & printmaking, mostly modern, 4to & 8vo (12)

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Ibsen (Henrik) Hedda Gabler. Skuespil I Fire Akter, first edition, ink monogram stamp to head of title, contemporary half cal

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Ibsen (Henrik) Hedda Gabler. Skuespil I Fire Akter, first edition, ink monogram stamp to head of title, contemporary half calf, rubbed, [PMM 375], Copenhagen, 1890 § [Gripenberg (Alexandra)] Biografiskt Album med 13 Porträtter i Ljustryck utgifvet af Finsk Qvinnoförening, first edition, signed presentation copy from the author to one of the subjects Isabelle Bogelot inscribed on front free endpaper, 4 photographic plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, original printed upper wrapper bound in, rubbed, joints worn, Helsinki, 1890; and another in Swedish, 8vo (3) *** The first edition of Ibsen's revolutionary and influential play, preceded only by 12 copies issued in England in Norwegian under the impression that it was necessary to secure copyright. The second item, with portraits of pioneers of Western feminism, was published by the Union of Finnish Women.

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Covell (William) A iust and temperate defence of the fiue books of ecclesiastical policie: written by M. Richard Hooker: agai

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Lot 169

Covell (William) A iust and temperate defence of the fiue books of ecclesiastical policie: written by M. Richard Hooker: against an vncharitable letter of certain English Protestants...crauing resolution, first edition, title with woodcut ornament, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, lacking initial f. blank but for signature-mark 'A', trimmed, affecting some headlines, signature-marks and catchwords (mostly at start) and the odd printed side-note, outer margins with small wormhole(s) turning into small trace as work proceeds, affecting the occasional printed side-note, occasional spotting, lightly browned, 20th century blind-stamped light green straight-grain morocco over limp boards, rebacked in modern tan crushed morocco, gilt, covers little chipped and faded, [STC 5881], small 4to, Peter Short for Clement Knight, 1603. *** Rare at auction. An anti-puritan work reflecting the prevalent tension in the Church of England between tradition and puritanism.Provenance: Frederic Markham (20th century ink inscription to front pastedown); Rev. Frederick Rench ( large armorial ink stamp to front pastedown).

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Geology.- Scrope (George Poulett) Considerations on Volcanos...Leading to the Establishment of a New Theory of the Earth, fir

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Lot 93

Geology.- Scrope (George Poulett) Considerations on Volcanos...Leading to the Establishment of a New Theory of the Earth, first edition, 3 folding plates (2 lithographed), illustrations, cancelled library ink-stamp to head of title, foxing and browning, original blind-stamped cloth, some wear to spine ends, lightly rubbed and browned, 1825; and a defective copy of the 1839 report on the selection of stone for the new Houses of Parliament, 8vo & folio (2) *** Scrope's first book, considered the earliest systematic treatise on volcanology.

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Darwin (Charles) Portrait cabinet card by Elliot & Fry, on printed mount, captioned "The Late Charles Darwin. Born Feb 12. 18

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Lot 162

Darwin (Charles) Portrait cabinet card by Elliot & Fry, on printed mount, captioned "The Late Charles Darwin. Born Feb 12. 1808 Died April 19. 1882", blind-stamp of William Lucks London to lower mount, "Marion, Imp Paris" printed to foot of mount verso, short tear into portrait fore-edge without loss, some very faint spotting and surface soiling, light foxing to mount verso, portrait 144 x 104mm., mount 167 x 109mm., [c.1882]. *** This half-length portrait is thought to be one of the last taken of Darwin, dating from around 1880.

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Mineralogy.- Kurr (Johann Gottlob Von) The Mineral Kingdom, 24 lithographed plates, 23 hand-coloured or partly so, one or two

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Lot 98

Mineralogy.- Kurr (Johann Gottlob Von) The Mineral Kingdom, 24 lithographed plates, 23 hand-coloured or partly so, one or two heightened with gold or silver, others with gum arabic, captioned tissue-guards, ink-stamp of Royal Society of Edinburgh to pastedown and title lower margin (ink-stamp to pastedown crossed through in pencil with "Sold by auction 1983" beside), a few plates with margins very slightly trimmed, plates offset onto tissue-guards, scattered spotting, heavier to first uncolored plate, occasional light marginal soiling, staining to front free endpaper, original morocco-backed cloth, spine worn with portions of loss, extremities little rubbed, folio, Edinburgh, 1859.

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Romain de Tirtoff Erté (1892-1990) Robe Waltz IV Gouache, 1945, signed in blue ink, inscribed with the archive number 'N7491'

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Romain de Tirtoff Erté (1892-1990) Robe Waltz IV Gouache, 1945, signed in blue ink, inscribed with the archive number 'N7491' in blue ink and authentication stamp verso, on wove paper, sheet 320 x 245mm (12 1/2 x 9 5/8in)

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Lalique (Réné) The Art of Réné Lalique: with illustrations of some characteristic examples of his

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Lot 40

Lalique (Réné) The Art of Réné Lalique: with illustrations of some characteristic examples of his work from the permanent exhibition at Breves Lalique Galleries, 3 vol. comprising plate vol., text vol., and Lights and Decorations catalogue, 52 plates, numbered 1-38 & 40-53, loose as issued, 16pp. text pamphlet, original stiff paper wrappers, Breves ink-stamp to upper cover, [c.1930]; Lalique Lights and Decorations, illustrations, Breves ink-stamp to title, 2 price lists and 1 order slip in pocket at end, one with neat ink annotation at foot, original stiff paper wrappers, [c.1930], housed together in original stiff paper chemise, small stain to upper cover, fractional bumping to corners and extremities, 3 tiny stab marks to spine, 4to.

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Economics.- [Dupré de Saint-Maur (Nicolas-François)] Essai sur les Monnoies, ou Reflexions sur le Rap

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Lot 123

Economics.- [Dupré de Saint-Maur (Nicolas-François)] Essai sur les Monnoies, ou Reflexions sur le Rapport entre l'Argent et les Denrées, 2 parts in 1 vol., first edition, folding table, light spotting, contemporary mottled calf with gilt coronet and initial B to centre of boards, spine gilt, label chipped, [Goldsmiths' 8235; Kress 4804], Jean-Baptiste Coignard & de Bure l'ainé, Paris, 1746 § [Coyer (Gabriel-François)] La Noblesse Commerçante, engraved frontispiece, advertisement leaf at end, old ink library stamp to title, contemporary mottled calf, lacking label, "Londres", et se trouve a Paris, Duchesche, 1756, both a little worn, joints split; and 8 others, French economics, 4to & 8vo (10)

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SIX ASSORTED VESTA CASES TO INCLUDE A HINGED BOOK VESTA'S WITH DOUBLE STAMP HOLDER TO BACK

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Lot 326

SIX ASSORTED VESTA CASES TO INCLUDE A HINGED BOOK VESTA'S WITH DOUBLE STAMP HOLDER TO BACK

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A TRAY OF ASSORTED METAL WARE TO INCLUDE A PAPER STAMP FOR DENNY STONE LIMITED , HOLCROFT CAST STOVE TOP KETTLE, MONKEY ON A

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Lot 78

A TRAY OF ASSORTED METAL WARE TO INCLUDE A PAPER STAMP FOR DENNY STONE LIMITED , HOLCROFT CAST STOVE TOP KETTLE, MONKEY ON A BELL ETC

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A CENTURION STAMP ALBUM AND CONTENTS TOGETHER WITH THE STRAND STAMP ALBUM WITH CONTENTS

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Lot 428

A CENTURION STAMP ALBUM AND CONTENTS TOGETHER WITH THE STRAND STAMP ALBUM WITH CONTENTS

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James Selkirk. Recollections of Ceylon, After a Residence of Nearly Thirteen years, with an Account of The Church Missionary

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Lot 157

James Selkirk. Recollections of Ceylon, After a Residence of Nearly Thirteen years, with an Account of The Church Missionary Society's Operations in the Island, first edition, 9 tinted lithographed plates, folding engraved map, original publisher's cloth, 8vo, London: J. Hatchard and Son, 1844.Library stamp of the American Antiquarian Society to title, extremities of spine lightly rubbed, later slipcase.

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Lewis Carroll. Wonderland Postage Stamp Case, with Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing, first edition, 16mo, London

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Lot 61

Lewis Carroll. Wonderland Postage Stamp Case, with Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing, first edition, 16mo, London: Emerlin and Son, 1890. AUTOGRAPH LETTER. Loose is a signed letter by John Tenniel to Mr F M Ball Esq, "My dear Ball. I shall be happy to see Mr Dugan any day this week except Friday- that's my very busy day. As to time- between 11 and 12 would suit me best, With kindest regards. Yours Sincerely, John Tenniel " dated March 3 1884, 10 Portsdown Road, Maida Hill, W, 1pp., folded.envelope worn otherwise good. autograph letter laid down on card.

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John Guillim. A Display of Heraldrie: Manifesting A more easie access to the Knowledge thereof than hath hitherto published b

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Lot 401

John Guillim. A Display of Heraldrie: Manifesting A more easie access to the Knowledge thereof than hath hitherto published by any, through the benefit of method, fourth edition, title page, numerous illustrative woodcuts, later half calf, 4to, London: Printed by T.R. for Jacob Blome, 1660.title page with crossed out library stamp, occasional spotting and darkening to margins, some minor tears and creasing, some worming affecting one crest, new end papers and extremities rubbed.

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Jeremiah Burroughs. An Exposition with Practical Observations continued Upon the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Chapters of

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Lot 329

Jeremiah Burroughs. An Exposition with Practical Observations continued Upon the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Chapters of the Prophesy of Hosea, contemporary calf, 8vo, London: Peter Cole, 1650; Sclater, William. An Exposition with Notes upon the First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians, contemporary calf, 8vo, London: John Haviland, 1630; Airay, Henry. Lectures Upon the Whole Epistle of St Paul to the Philippians, contemporary panelled calf, 8vo, London: Edward Griffin, 1618 (3).(i) browned throughout, title with library stamp, occasional rust marks, extremities chipped (ii) light browning, joints cracked (iii) crudely rebacked, new endpapers, occasional spotting.

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John Goldsmith. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord God MDCCCIV, title printed in red and black with red duty stamp to verso

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Lot 356

John Goldsmith. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord God MDCCCIV, title printed in red and black with red duty stamp to verso, interleaved with blanks, original 'venetian mosaic' binding in red morocco, blue and cream onlays, with elaborate gilt tooling, London: printed for the Company of Stationers, 1804, in slipcase, 58mm x 104mm (2).binding separating at spine to inside, slipcase heavily soiled and marked with loss.

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Stamp Interest - Stamps Hungary 1871 Scarce Litho Set - 2kr to 25kr CAT £3,463, + 1871 Engraved Set 2kr to 25kr-£537 CAT, Goo

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Lot 1362

Stamp Interest - Stamps Hungary 1871 Scarce Litho Set - 2kr to 25kr CAT £3,463, + 1871 Engraved Set 2kr to 25kr-£537 CAT, Good To Fine Condition In Folder Total CAT Exactly £4,000 From 2014 Hungary Concise Catalogue, More Now. Neatly Presented 17 stamps.

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Beswick - Early Beatrix Potter Figure ' Ribby ' White Dress, Blue Rings, White Apron and Striped Shawl. BP1A, Issued 1951. Ov

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Lot 647

Beswick - Early Beatrix Potter Figure ' Ribby ' White Dress, Blue Rings, White Apron and Striped Shawl. BP1A, Issued 1951. Oval Gold Stamp. Designer A. Gredington. 8.3 cms - 3.25 Inches. 1st Quality and Excellent Condition.

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Beswick - Early Beatrix Potter Figure ' Miss Moppet ' First Variation, Gold Stamp BP2A. Blue Checkered Kerchief. Issued 1954

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Lot 649

Beswick - Early Beatrix Potter Figure ' Miss Moppet ' First Variation, Gold Stamp BP2A. Blue Checkered Kerchief. Issued 1954 - 1978. Designer A. Gredington. Height 3 Inches - 7.6 cms. 1st Quality and Excellent Condition.

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Stamp Interest - Collection of Stock Book Stamps. Large Box to be sorted. Lots of value.

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Lot 1519

Stamp Interest - Collection of Stock Book Stamps. Large Box to be sorted. Lots of value.

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Vintage Peterson Pipe, with a sterling silver band and Peterson centenary stamp.

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Lot 1374

Vintage Peterson Pipe, with a sterling silver band and Peterson centenary stamp.

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Stamps, An Early Worldwide Stamp Collection, housed in four junior albums and two loose leaf albums, also includes stamps in

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Lot 485

Stamps, An Early Worldwide Stamp Collection, housed in four junior albums and two loose leaf albums, also includes stamps in packets, on leaves, etc.

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Stamps; Worldwide Stamp Collection, housed in three albums, and loose in an old Quality Street tin. Also includes a Scott cat

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Lot 559

Stamps; Worldwide Stamp Collection, housed in three albums, and loose in an old Quality Street tin. Also includes a Scott catalogue from 1931.

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Collection Of USA Coins, including twelve presidential three-coin sets, and a 100 years of Lincoln 1909-2009 coin and stamp c

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Lot 315

Collection Of USA Coins, including twelve presidential three-coin sets, and a 100 years of Lincoln 1909-2009 coin and stamp collection.

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Stamps; An early Worldwide Collection, housed in an Edwardian edition of 'The Empire Postage Stamp Album', noted, a three-mar

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Lot 579

Stamps; An early Worldwide Collection, housed in an Edwardian edition of 'The Empire Postage Stamp Album', noted, a three-margin Penny Black with light red MX cancellation.

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Stamps; A worldwide stamp collection, mainly early, housed in two albums, plus three loose French Wartime covers.

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Lot 537

Stamps; A worldwide stamp collection, mainly early, housed in two albums, plus three loose French Wartime covers.

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Stamps; An early world stamp collection housed in a 1940s Triumph album, includes 'Better' British commonwealth stamps, also

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Lot 567

Stamps; An early world stamp collection housed in a 1940s Triumph album, includes 'Better' British commonwealth stamps, also includes a few loose stamps in envelopes.

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Stamps; World Stamp Collection, early to modern, housed in twenty-one loose leaf albums. Includes a good 1950/60's China sele

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Lot 489

Stamps; World Stamp Collection, early to modern, housed in twenty-one loose leaf albums. Includes a good 1950/60's China selection, early French Ceres/Napoleon, Great Britain seahorses, etc. A large collection containing thousands of stamps.

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