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Click here to subscribePhysics.- Planck (Max) Treatise on Thermodynamics, first English edition, errata slip, ex-library with bookplate and ink-stamp to title and final f. of Index, half-title reinforced at gutter, gutter cracked at points, original cloth, rebacked, bumping to spine ends, some wear to corners, 1903; and vols. 2-5 of Planck's 'Introduction to Theoretical Physics', 8vo (5)
Braddon (Mary Elizabeth) Aurora Floyd, sixth edition, half-title, front free endpaper with embossed stamp of John Field Bookseller, occasional cracking at gutter, some light spotting and toning, hinges tender but holding, original cloth, spine gilt, a few faint marks, corners bumped with some wear, spine ends rubbed and a touch frayed, little rubbed elsewhere, Tinsley Brothers, 1863; Lady Audley's Secret, 3 vol. in 1, eighth edition revised, half-title, 4pp. publisher's advertisements at end, contemporary ink gift inscription to front free endpaper, half-title lightly browned, else generally clean, gutter very occasionally cracked, upper hinge broken, lower weak but holding, original cloth, rubbed, Tinsley Bros., 1862; and 2 vol. only (of 3) of the fifth edition of Aurora Floyd, 8vo (4)
Balkans.- Woman traveller & scholar.- Near & Middle East Association. Mrs. Margaret Hasluck...(who has just returned from the Near East) will lecture on Witchcraft and Weather-Lore from the Balkans. Miss Sylvia Townsend Warner will preside, printed invitation card, typed name and address and postage stamp recto, creased, little marked, 115 x 135mm., Friday, 8th April, 1927. *** Margaret Hasluck (1885-1948), Scottish geographer, linguist, archaeologist, epigrapher, and writer. She undertook anthropological work in Macedonia, making her home in Elbasan for 13 years. She became something of a legend among the Albanians, and published numerous books and articles, including the first English-Albanian grammar. During WWI she carried out intelligence work for the British Government. Provenance: Charles Bell, Wallasey, Cheshire (typed address).
Children & Education.- Nelson (James) AnEssayon the Government ofChildren, first edition, contemporary ink signature of Ann Upwood to front free endpaper and with A.L.s. to her presenting the book loosely inserted (frayed at folds with slight loss and laid down), title torn and repaired, original boards, uncut, rubbed and stained, rebacked, preserved in modern cloth drop-back box, R.& J.Dodsley, 1753 § Hints to Parents, on the Cultivation of Children, in the Spirit of Pestalozzi's Method, No.I-IV only (of 6) bound in 1 vol., No.I third edition, No.II second edition, No.III & IV first editions, diagrams in text, Overston ink signature to front pastedown, ex-library copy with ink stamp to front free endpaper, contemporary calf, spine gilt, red roan label, a little rubbed, 1824-25, 8vo (2) *** The first concerns the health, manners and education of children, advising regular meals including small beer.Pestalozzi believed it was the educator's task to assist the natural development of head, heart, and hand, and to encourage and guide self-activity. He considerably influenced the development of English education, both by his written works and through the school at Yverdun, which was visited by many English reformers including Owen and Brougham.
China.- Teichman (Eric) Affairs of China, illustrations, light spotting to first and last few leaves, original cloth, strips of toning to covers, spine toned, spine ends and corners lightly bumped, 1938 § Bland (J.O.P.) Recent Events and Present Policies in China, plates, 2 folding maps, bookplate, light occasional spotting, original cloth, slightly soiled, 1912, § Andrew (G. Findlay) The Crescent in North-West China, 7 plates, ink ownership stamp to front free endpaper, original cloth, spine ends lightly bumped, [1921] § Audemard (L.) Les Jonques Chinoises, vol. I-VI (of X), illustrations, some pencil annotations in French and Mandarin, otherwise internally clean, original printed wrappers, light marginal browning, Rotterdam, 1957-65 first editions, spines lightly sunned; and 9 others China, 8vo & 4to (18)
Municipal Corporations.- City of Birmingham. Public Parks and Pleasure Grounds. Their Cost, Areas, and Maintenance; Bye-Laws and Regulations..., first edition, 14 folding lithographed plans with outlines in green, original cloth, upper cover slightly marked, [Birmingham], 1892 § Roots (George) The Charters of the Town of Kingston upon Thames..., first edition, half-title, list of subscribers, old ink inscription to head of title, faint trace of stamp to final leaf, modern half calf, T.Cadell, Jun. & W.Davies, 1797 § Hill (Sir Richard) Hard Measure, or a Real Statement of Facts, in a Letter to the Burgesses, and Freemen Burgesses of the Town of Shrewsbury..., second edition, light stain to title, a little foxing, modern boards, [Goldsmiths' 16862], J.Stockdale, [1795] § Corporation Annual (The); or, Recollections (not random) of the first Reformed Town Council, of the Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, first edition, with satirised individuals identified in pencil at head of page, title soiled and with small sticker at head, contemporary half calf, rubbed, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1836; and 3 others on the corporations of Hull, Warwick, and Great Torrington in Devon, 8vo (7)
Corn & Corn Laws.- Malthus (Rev. Thomas Robert) The Grounds of an Opinion on the Policy of Restricting the Importation of Foreign Corn; intended as an Appendix to "Observations on the Corn Laws", first edition, a little browned, foxing towards end, title brittle and chipped at edges, ex-library copy with old ink stamp to verso of title, modern boards, [Einaudi 3672; Goldsmiths' 21177; Kress B6535], 1815 § Considerations Concerning Taking off the Bounty on Corn Exported..., first edition, variant issue without price in imprint but no Appendix, woodcut device to title, small ink number to title and verso of final leaf, horizontal folds, modern cloth, [Goldsmiths' 8796], for M.Cooper, 1753 § [Smith (Charles)] Three Tracts on the Corn-Trade and Corn-Laws, second edition, modern morocco-backed boards, [Goldsmiths 10183; Kress 6383], 1766 § Chalmer (Francis, corn merchant & miller of Liverpool) An Appeal to the County of Lancaster, on the present Scarcity, first edition, old library blind-stamp to dedication leaf, modern half cloth, 1800 § Howlett (Rev. John) Dispersion of the Gloomy Apprehensions...from the Decline of our Corn-Trade..., first edition, half-title with contemporary signature of Sir Wm. Forbes, modern cloth, [Goldsmiths' 16961; Kress B.3436], 1797, some spotting and soiling, mostly to titles; and another, 8vo & folio (6)
Yates (Edmund) Kissing the Rod. A Novel, 3 vol., first edition, half-title to vol. 1 (all called for), lacking advertisements, occasional light toning or soiling, a few small and faint stains to vol. 1 half-title and title, light water-staining to some endpapers, bound in vellum by Riviere, gilt, upper covers with "AV From YC" in gilt, the former monogram surmounted by coronet, some light spotting, some soiling and staining, vol. 1 joints split at ends, g.e., [Wolff 7342], Tinsley Brothers, 1866 § Wood (Mrs. Henry) Orville College. A Story, 2 vol. in 1, first edition in book form, half-titles, lacking preliminary advertisement leaf and final blank leaf to each vol., occasional very light spotting or soiling, ink-stamp "E.M.Trafford" to rear free endpaper, later half morocco, some wear to extremities, rubbed, [Sadleir 3353], Tinsley Brothers, 1867; and 2 others, 8vo (6)
Broadside.- By the King, A Proclamation. For Restoring Corporations to their Ancient Charters, Liberties, Rights and Franchises. James R, black letter, engraved coat of arms, woodcut initial, faded in parts, scattered spotting, ex-Nottingham libraries with blind-stamp at head, short marginal tear, laid down on paper, c.450 x 300 mm., by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, 1688.
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS AND ENAMEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK, PERHAPS J. DEJARDIN, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY LUND & BLOCKLEY OF LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY the timepiece movement signed 'J.D Bte SGDG' and numbered 1028, the corniche case with enamel panels to sides and top with blue borders containing landscapes or figures in 18th century style, the dial of Roman numerals painted with similar figures below and signature above 'Examd. by / LUND & BLOCKLEY / London', with its (distressed) blue velvet carrying case gilt stamped for the retailer and containing the key, clock 7.1cm high excluding swing handleThe J.D backplate stamp has been noted on several ‘mignonette’ clocks; see another very similar clock also for retail by Lund & Blockley, sold Bonham’s, London (Knightsbridge), 14 September 2010, lot 218. Although not recorded in the usual sources, the mark may well be for J. Dejardin, cited by Saunier in 1880 as 'one of our youngest but one of our cleverest of our good manufacturers of clocks...' (Charles Allix, ‘Carriage Clocks: their history and development’, Woodbridge, 1974, p.436).
A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED AMETHYST DESK SEAL, TAILLERIE DE ROYAT, ROYAT-LES-BAINS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the quartz handle of tapering oval section, the leafy silver base mount terminating in a silver matrix later engraved with the heraldic achievement of Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond (1944-2014), 9.5cm long, in its green mottled papered case, the interior with printed stamp for the Taillerie de Royat; together with a seal impression of the arms in a plastic boxThe Auvergnat company 'La Taillerie de Royat' was founded in 1890 to cut locally mined amethyst and other semi-precious stones, at its peak employing almost 80 workers, finally ceasing activity in 2004.
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT, WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD., LONDON, 1900 oval, engraved to one side with the crest and motto of Jackson within a foliate bright-cut shield, the opposing shield inscribed 'From / JWCJ', with further bright-cut decoration, underside with retailer's stamp 'WATHERSTON & SON. / LONDON.', 24cm long, 519g including composition handle and finial
A SET OF SIX WEST COUNTRY QUEEN ANNE SILVER SPOONS, JOHN MURCH I OF PLYMOUTH, EXETER, 1707 Dog Nose pattern with plain rat-tail heels, later gilded, fully Britannia standard hallmarked, in a Victorian leather fitted case with gilt initials H.J.T. for Herbert James Torr, interior with gilt stamp for Elkington & Co., Liverpool, spoons 20cm long, 348gProvenance: Herbert James Torr JP (1864-1935), son of John Torr, MP for Liverpool from 1872 until his death in 1880; thence by family descent to the vendor.It is rare to find a set of six English Provincial spoons at this date, especially so with full marks. Apparently, following the introduction of the higher Britannia standard in 1696, Murch made his own Britannia marks, to suggest compliance, but was fined by the London Goldsmith's Company in 1699 for selling substandard wares. Working in Plymouth at the time these spoons were produced, one presumes John Murch submitted them for assay at Exeter at the correct standard. For further information on the silversmith see Miles Harrison, 'Exeter & West Country Silver 1700-1900', published by Berforts Group, 2014, p.164.The well-known firm of manufacturing silversmiths, Elkington & Co., as well as retailing their own wares, also on occasion dealt in antique silver. Given that they first opened retail premises in Liverpool in 1869 (Culme, Vol.I, p.141) it is likely this set of spoons were 're-conditioned' and gilded by Elkington prior to retail there sometime in the 1870s to either Herbert or John Torr.
Attributed to Steiff - Mohair Man from Mars or Humpty Dumpty, the round body of blonde mohair with black eyes, red mohair arms with felt hands and blue mohair legs, partial stamp to foot, 25cm high, together with a Steiff golden mohair teddy bear (406225) and a large bisque head doll, with sleeping glass eyes, open mouth detail and composition limbs, 390n to back of neck, 65cm high and smaller (3)
§ Fred Yates (1922-2008) Resting Dogpencil on paper16 x 22cmProvenance:The Artist's Studio Sale, Artcurial, Paris, 31 March 2014, where acquired by the present ownerNot examined out of the frame, outermost edges are obscured by the mount so not available for inspection. Appears in very nice overall condition, free from foxing, appears to bear stamp to the reverse (located in the lower left corner)
§ Andre Derain (1880-1954) Design for a vasebearing Atelier Andre Derain stamp (lower right)watercolour19 x 14.5cmNot examined out of the frame, the outermost edges obscured by the mount so are not available for inspection. Some very minor undulation to the paper support, but appears otherwise in very nice overall condition
* Cayley (George, 1773-1857), father of British aeronautics. Autograph Letter Signed, 'G. Cayley', postmarked Malton April 4th, 1853, to Alfred Timpson of Molton, requesting referral of an elderly man to York infirmary to be treated for rheumatism, 'Dear Sir, An infirm old man living at Ruston of the name John Reddington is here & says that at my request you got him into the York infirmary 3 years ago is full of Rheumatism & wants to get there to be cured again, can you get him an order for I cannot & if you can please to send ... to his address below, yours truly G Cauly. John Reddington, Ruston, Pickering'. one page with integral postmarked address leaf, with penny red stamp (stamp torn with loss), old folds, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Sir George Cayley (1773-1854), born in Scarborough, was an English pioneer of aerial navigation and aeronautical engineering. He designed the first successful glider to carry a human being aloft. Cayley designed a variety of aircraft, including helicopters, airships, and fixed-wing machines. He died in Brompton, Yorkshire.
* Log Book. Post WWI and Interwar Pilot's Flying Log Book kept by Lieutenant R.L. Bateman [?] Royal Air Force late Royal Fusiliers, the log book formerly a RNAS issue with RAF Leuchars stamp dated 19 May 1924, commencing 13 January 1919, training, Avro 1614 to 1 February 1919 when it is signed off after 116hrs25mins flying time with Chief Instructor Fighting R.A.F. Leuchars, several blank pages and then another entry commencing 8 April 1924 'refresher course in flying' at Duxford, 15 May 1924 moved to RAF Leuchars, final entry 3 December 1925, type of aircraft flown Camel F4987, Avro E1612, Avro 3123, Sopwith Pup C223, Sopwith Pup C9915, Camel 1943m with a photographic image of Ground Strip Code for use when Signalling to Aircraft issue for pilots use in aircraftQTY: (1)
* Third Reich. WWII German white glazed porcelain mess bowls and plates, comprising Luftwaffe bowl with black stamp for Fl. U.V. stamp with eagle over the date 1939, Bohemia, 30.5 cm diameter, a Luftwaffe side plate dated 1939 by H & C, Schlaggenwald, 24.5 cm diameter, a Luftwaffe oval serving dish dated 1941 by Felda Rhön Stadtiengsfeld, 42 cm long, a square bowl and two soup bowls each with Wehrmacht stamps plus a RAD hors d'oeuvres dish, with a green back stamp QTY: (7)
Flight. First Aero Weekly in the World, A Journal Devoted to the Interests, Practice, and Progress of Aerial Locomotion and Transport, volumes 1-5 in 9 parts, London: F. King & Co., January 1909 - December 1913, printed general volume title and index bound in to rear of volume 1 and 2 part 2, volumes 3 and 5 lacking general title and index, numerous monochrome illustrations & diagrams (many from photos), library stamp to front endpaper and rear pastedown of volume 1, gutters split to volumes 1,2 and 4, later brown cloth lacking original wrappers bound in, volume 4 in original publisher's light grey cloth, covers slightly rubbed and spine ends a little frayed, 4toQTY: (9)
* Air Raid Precautions. WWII ARP Control Centre illuminated sign, the triangular case with blackened glass, 46 cm high x 33 cm wide x 19.5 cm deep, together a WWII Luftwaffe incendiary bomb (inert), recovered and converted into a table lamp, the walnut base with ARP composite letters with Waffen stamp and various munition factory stamps, overall height 46.5 cm, both pieces would require wiring QTY: (2)
* Royal Air Force. WWII RAF tunic worn by Polish Pilot Czeslaw Bartlomiejczyk, 316th Polish Fighter Pilot Squadron, tailors label for Town Tailors Limited dated September 1941, Size 9, faintly inscribed with service number 783248, and black ink stamp P over WD with broad arrow and 377, with blue cloth with Sergeant's stripes and Poland shoulder title, the left breast with Polish Air Force Pilots badge by Gaunt of London and with brass Polish Air Force buttons the front and pockets with waistbelt, 80 cm long, 40 cm chest, 48 cm inner armlength, in excellent condition QTY: (1)NOTE:Squadron Leader Czeslaw Bartlomiejczyk (1922-1980) was born in Binków, Poland. He joined the RAF during WWII (service number 783248), after completing his training with No.58 OTU he was posted to No. 316 (Polish City of Warsaw) Squadron where he flew operationally with a score of 1-0-0, credited with shooting down 1 Me109 and 5 V1's. He later served as a flying instructor before residing in the USA and changed his name to Chester Bart.
Three assorted 19th Century juvenile literature illustrated titles etc, including Marie Elliott: 'Elliott's Tales for Girls. Translated into French by A.F.E. Lépée', London, William Darton, c.1830, containing four stories by Marie Elliott, including 'Beauty but Skin Deep', 'The White Chicken', etc, 12 engraved plates as called for (of which 4 folding), contemporary quarter calf gilt; Elizabeth Steele Perkins: 'Flora and Pomona's Fete', Brighton, W.H. Mason, 1838, 6th edition, hand coloured engraved frontispiece, original boards gilt (lacks backstrip); Joseph Crawhall: 'Old Aunt Elspa's Spelling Bee, for chubbies who know well their A B C.', L, Field & Tuer, Leadenhalle Press, [1884], woodcut ills. throughout, 21pp, original printed wraps (worn, Victorian penny red stamp on rear cover as issued) (3)
(Third Reich, Nazi Propaganda.) Claus Dorner: 'Das Deutsche Jahr. Feiern der Jungen Nation.', Munich, Zentralverlag der NSDAP, 1939, 1st edition, pp215, illustrations from photographs of marches, rallies, Nazi leaders, folk dances, patriotic maidens etc etc, 4to (28 x 22cm), original cloth. Stamp to title page of a Dutch fascist organisation.
(Cornwall) DRAYTON, Michael 'Poly-Olbion,' First edition, rebound in quarter leather with marbled boards by Hilary Honess of Hayle, lacks titlepage, British Museum Sale Duplicate 1787 stamp to dedication page, A-A3 to the general reader, pp.22 containing the first 'Alexandrine Couplets' song, some v.small nibbles to the margins of the William Hole engraved map of Cornwall, light tide mark throughout, finger soiling to margins, charming head and tailpieces, vg, [M. Lownes, I. Browne, I. Helme, and I. Busbie, London, 1612].Drayton's Poly-Olbion is a seminal work that transcends traditional boundaries of poetry, history, and geography. This being a copy of the first song with the increasingly scarce William Hole map of Cornwall featuring sea monsters, water nymphs, King Neptune etc. Lacks title page and frontispiece, two stamps to dedication page with one being a British Museum Sale Duplicate 1787 stamp, A-A3 to the general reader, some v.small nibbles to the margins of the William Hole engraved map of Cornwall this being the only map, light tide mark throughout, finger soiling to margins, small burn spot running from pp.2 through to pp.7 in the text, small mould spot to foot and in margin running through majority of the textblock not affecting text, generally vg throughout.
PAYNE, Charles Johnson Seven Snaffles coloured prints Payne (Charles Johnson, 'Snaffles'). A National Candidate, A Bona Fide Fox Chaser, A Sight to Take Home and Dream About, Sandown Asking 'em the Question, Oh! To be in England now that April's there, The one to carry your Half-Crown, The Soldiers 1911 - 12, late 20th century, reproduction colour prints with facsimile signatures and snaffle bit blind-stamp, various sizes, largest 73.5cm x 56cm (7)
Diana, The Princess of Wales The Royal collection of John Hitchings LVO (1929-2020) A large format informal photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales, taken on a visit to Cornwall 27th May 1983 Together with an unused Duchy Christmas card, bearing Duchy insignia and colour photograph of Charles and Diana, when Prince and Princess of Wales With another, used and address card, also five miscellaneous used envelopes with royal insignia, Buckingham Palace franking stamp etc. The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate that was established in 1337 and which funds the public, charitable and private activities of the Prince of Wales and his family. The Land Steward is the public face of the Duchy and is responsible for all aspects of Duchy property and land management.John Hitchings LVO (1929-2020) first became a Land Steward for the Duchy of Cornwall in 1959. At that time King Charles, the then Prince of Wales, was still a minor and John initially worked for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who temporarily represented the Duchy.Initially John was based in the Bath office of the Duchy, but in 1978 he moved to Bradninch in Devon, where he established a Central District office which managed over 75, 000 acres, including large areas of Dartmoor and the South West Foreshore.During his time at the Duchy, he and his wife Christina attended the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana and he managed many Royal visits over the years. King Charles was described as being very ‘hands-on’ and involved in the running of the Duchy and John had regular contact over the years. John was awarded ‘Member of The Victorian Order’ (MVO) & then ‘Lieutenant of The Victorian Order’ (LVO).He went on to give decades of trusted, loyal service and was a valued and respected employee of King Charles whilst he was The Prince of Wales, which is reflected in these many years of cards, gifts and letters that he received from his Royal Highness. A very special collection.
James Dunnett and Gavin Stamp (compilers) 'Erno Goldfinger,' Pictorial card wraps, profuse with black and white photographic images, vg, Architectural Association, London, 1983.Published to coincide with the exhibition of the works of Ernö Goldfinger at the Architectural Association, June 2 - 25, 1983
D. H. Lawrence 'The White Peacock,' First English edition, first issue, with pp. 227-230 tipped-in (and pp.225/6 lacking), original cloth rubbed, toning to title page, sporadic spotting, generally vg, William Heinemann, London, 1911; 'Love Poems and Others,' presentation copy with ink stamp to title page, first edition, original cloth with gilt lettering, vg, Duckworth and Co, London, 1913. (2)
Kipling, Rudyard. 1894 The Jungle Book with Illustrations by J. L. Kipling, W. H. Drake and P. Frenezy. Publ. Macmillan and Co., reprinted June 1894 after the May first edition. Publisher's original full cloth binding with gilt pictorial boards depicting elephants, spine with gilt serpent and titles, gilt edges. Exceptionally smart condition, with the lightest bruising to extremities and minimal wear to the head and tail of the spine. Prior ownership stamp of Basil Matveieff to ffep and front pastedown, another ownership inscription in pencil to half title page, otherwise appearing unread with binding very tight and just the odd spot to the pages. A particularly bright second impression example of Kipling's popular work, immortalised in the 20th century in an adaptation by Walt Disney. 8vo.
Great Britain stamp collection in albums from pre stamp covers 1840 1d black (7), 2d blue (2), poor condition, 1d Mulready front, quantities Queen Victoria up to Queen Elizabeth II used, 1891 £1 green used (small tear), later Queen Elizabeth II commemoratives mint, plus Channel Islands and Isle of Man (2 boxes).
Hong Kong stamp collection in seven albums and stock books from 1862 used, 1863 to 96 cents, 1891 2 cents Jubilee used (variety short J), 1912 $2 mint, $10 used, 1921-5 $5 mint, 1938-52 to $10 mint and used, 1948 Silver Wedding $10 mint and used, 10 cents spur on N variety, 1946 Victory pair with 'Extra Stroke' varieties, later commemoratives and definitives to $50 treaty port postmarks, postal history from 1899, 1911 cover from Swatow to England.
Turks and Caicos Islands set of 13 imperf proofs on gummed watermark paper for 1950 definitive set, partly stuck to official page with annotation 'Final Proofs of the Postage and Revenue Stamp Issue, 1950', also three artist's paintings of 1948 centenary 2 shillings, 5 shillings and 10 shillings, other ephemera including photographs and paintings from which the designs of the 1950 issue were taken (stamps were recess printed by Waterlow).
Switzerland Lighthouse album with specialized stamp and postal history collection of Standing Helvetia, starting with 1860 10R on cover, 1964 40 cent green to France, 1864 60 cent copper bronze to England, 1897 registered cover to France with 50c + 1Fr, 1905 parcel card to Poznan with 3Fr, 1Fr pair, 30c pair and 5 cent green loose stamps on cards, retouches, postmarks.
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