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Lot 21
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, fourth issue, London: Bloomsbury, 1997, hardback, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4'. Contents very good, clean, bright, appears unread, boards bold & vibrant with very light bumping to extreme corners, slight shelf-lean, dust-jacket well-preserved with slightest discolouration to spine. An excellent copy
Lot 22
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first adult edition, first issue, signed by the author in black ink on dedication page, London: Bloomsbury, 1998, with the full number line, '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1', paperback. Contents very good, clean, bright; impressed mark from an inscription on dedication above Rowling; some light creasing and impressed marks on covers, otherwise well-preserved & vibrant; featuring Signed By The Author sticker
Lot 23
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, first issue, London: Bloomsbury, 1997, paperback, print line on copyright page reads '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1'; '1 wand' appears twice on p.53; 'Philosopher's' is misspelled 'Philospher's' to rear cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to rear cover. Near fine, unread condition, contents very good, clean, bright, usual very slight toning to page edges, binding tight & square, covers bold & vibrant, very slight wear to corners & edges, extreme edges of covers with laminate lifting slightly. An excellent exampleProvenance: Purchased in 1997 from the Lion & Unicorn bookshop, Richmond
Lot 25
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 23rd issue, signed by the author, London: Bloomsbury, 1997, paperback, together with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, first issue, signed by the author, London: Bloomsbury, 1998, paperback. Philosopher's Stone: Contents mostly good with usual light toning to page edges, occasional pale spots, very pale staining & cockling to a few leaves, the final leaves from p. 211 with heavy toning following a diagonal fold-line across paper, half-title with surface wear at top corner from erased owner inscription, covers with light creasing from handling, a little heavier with slight wear at corners, one short split to joint at base of spine. Chamber of Secrets: Contents good, clean, bright, usual light toning to page edges, slight pulling at lower gutter of p. 7, light fold-lines to some page corners, half-title with surface wear at top corner from erased owner inscription, covers with light handling marks & creasing, slight wear to extreme corners, laminate lifting slightly at edges (2)Provenance: Vendor had both books signed at Waterstones, Canterbury in 1999
Lot 27
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter collection comprising: Ted Smart first edition, first issue hardback of Chamber of Secrets, 1998 (X2), and Prisoner of Azkaban, 1999 (X1); Ted Smart third & fifth issue of Philosopher's Stone, 1998 (X2); Ted Smart sixth issue Prisoner of Azkaban, 1999 (X1); Bloomsbury first issue paperback of Prisoner of Azkaban, 1999 (X3), and a fourth issue paperback of Azkaban, 1999 (X1). Condition varied, collection sold as found with all faults (10)
Lot 29
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter. Collection of nine deluxe editions comprising: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (x 3), first editions, seventh issues, London: Bloomsbury, 1999, one in opened cellophane wrappers bearing priced barcode label; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (x 3), first editions, seventh issues, London: Bloomsbury, 1999, one in opened wrappers; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (x 3), first editions, eighth issues, London: Bloomsbury, 1999, two in opened wrappers. A well-preserved collection which appears unread, some light rubbing externally in just a few places (9)
Lot 30
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, first issue, London: Bloomsbury, 1998, hardback, full number line, '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1', hardback, unclipped dust-jacket, internally good & bright, some folds to extreme corners, some toning to page edges, shelf-lean, jacket faded at spine with a little wear to edges, remnants of a sticker on barcode. Tog. w/ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first Latin edition, London: Bloomsbury, 2003, unclipped dust-jacket; a slipcased Ted Smart set of the first three novels (PS, 3rd printing; Chamber, 2nd printing; Prisoner, 2nd printing); first edition Bloomsbury hardbacks of Goblet of Fire, Half-Blood Prince (plus a first US edition), Order of the Phoenix (standard & adult editions), Deathly Hallows; a first edition of Sean Smith's biography of Rowling; a first edition Cursed Child, and a damaged Goblet of Fire lacking its jacket, condition generally very good but varied and sold with all faults (15)
Lot 32
Sir Stanley Spencer, CBE RA (1891-1959). Stanley Spencer, by Elizabeth Rothenstein, London: Phaidon, 1945, bearing gift inscription from Stanley Spencer to Richard Smart [a director at Arthur Tooth & Sons Gallery], 'Very kind regards to Richard Smart from Stanley Spencer, Dec 28th year of St Anthony (1945)', with a loosely-inserted autograph letter signed by Spencer, inviting Smart to his home at Cliveden View, Cobham Rise, with a sketched map explaining how to find the property, pencil, signed 'Stanley', the book itself bearing Richard Smart's bookplate [by Reynolds Stone] and notes, including 'S.S. with a deal of truth once declared himself "on the side of angels and of dirt"', hardback, no dust-jacket. Together with Stanley Spencer: The Astor Collection, by Carolyn Leder, limited edition numbered 246/950, London: Thomas Gibson, 1976, hardback with dust-jacket, bookplate of Richard Smart; Stanley Spencer RA, Royal Academy of Arts, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1980, bookplate of Richard Smart; several postcards, prints, clippings and ephemera [not signed by Stanley Spencer], a couple of the postcards addressed to Richard, one from Ronald Shaw-Kennedy, plus a more recent typed letter to Caroline from Jeremy Gardiner
Lot 38
Sir George Russell Drysdale AC (Australian, 1912-1981), "Tass Drysdale". The Paintings of Russell Drysdale, first edition, limited to 1000 copies, signed by Drysdale, Sydney: Ure Smith, [1951], bearing bookplate of Richard Smart [a director at Arthur Tooth & Sons Gallery, the bookplate designed by Reynolds Stone], featuring corner-mounted card in two parts, inscribed with ink sketch by Drysdale, 'The Man from Snowy River, I really don't believe in this sort of thing but knowing that you hold the same views I can't resist this - a Merry Xmas to you both from Tass D.', followed beneath by a later ink drawing & inscription by Drysdale, again depicting The Man from Snowy River, 'Dear Dick, I think he took up residence on this log about 1957 - but I do know he's been there ever since. Knowing your views, which I share, I hope he stays there - Tass 1978', hardback, dust-jacket, illustrated with tipped-in colour plates, loosely-inserted 'private view' card for an exhibition of recent paintings & drawings by Russell Drysdale at Leicester Galleries, London, 15 July 1972, and a slim catalogue
Lot 43
Alan Reynolds Stone, CBE, RDI (1909-1979). Reynolds Stone Engravings, first edition, London: John Murray, 1977, hardback with dust-jacket, housing four autograph letters signed by the artist to Richard Smart [a director at Arthur Tooth & Sons Gallery], commissioning the design of his personal bookplate (included on front pastedown). The first letter is dated 11 June 1946, the day on which the Post Office issued the 3D Victory stamp designed by Stone. 'Dear Sir, I should very much like to do your bookplate...For a more recent example of my work may I draw your attention to the 3D (not 2 1/2D) stamp issued today. Yours sincerely, Reynolds Stone'. In the following three letters, dated 11, 14 & 17 March 1947, Stone apologises for the delay, discusses the design, its eventual printing, and cost. 'Dear Mr Smart, I think you are right to demand a slightly more defined flourish to the t.' 'Did we ever say anything about my fee? I charge now £10-10-0 for a bookplate of this kind, but in view of the time I have kept you waiting I suggest £8-8-0 would be fairer!' Each piece of correspondence is on Bracken Cottage letterhead. The book also includes a loosely-inserted publisher's advertisement
Lot 51
Staffordshire History. An archive of vellum indentures & postal history comprising: an Elizabethan manuscript vellum Exemplification of a Recovery of Lands in Brockton & Stockton, Staffordshire, by Thomas Fford & William Fford, bearing Elizabeth I Privy Seal; a Commonwealth period indenture relating to land in 'Buorton & Cannock wood', manuscript vellum, 29 June 1653, headed 'The Keepers of the Libertie of England by authority of Parliament' and mentioning Oliver St John [Chief Justice of the Common Pleas], damaged wax seal enclosed in paper; Commonwealth indenture, 17 March 1652, signed with 14 wax seals (one damaged within paper), including Walter Lord Aston of Tixall, Walter Aston (son and heir), William Ffarmer, Walter Brindley, and others; Conditions of Sale for freehold messuages being auctioned at the Rising Sun Inn, Brownhills, 28 November 1864, together with a poster advertising the same; Conditions of Sale for copyhold messuages being auctioned at the Neptune Inn, Willenhall, 19 December 1871, with attached poster advertising the same; a Penny Black on cover, three margins, red Maltese cross cancellation, addressed to Mr Hughes, Black Hill, Cobridge, Burslem, postmarked Newcastle and Lane-End, indistinct date; Penny Red on cover, addressed to Clarke Solicitors, Longton, postmarked Burslem, 11 July 1845; Penny Red on cover, addressed to Mr Levett, Rugeley, postmarked Lichfield, Walton and Rugeley, March 1852; three later Penny Red clippings; a pre-stamp letter addressed to The Lord Chief Baron Parker, Park Hall, Stone, Staffordshire, 1740s; a US Sacramento stamped cover, California Fruit Exchange, addressed to Thomas Hughes, Wychdon Lodge, Stafford, 29 January 1907
Lot 118
A continental 14ct white stone crossover ring, the pierced woven design head set with mixed cut white stones, continuing to a plain polished shank stamped '14K' and '914VI', ring size O 1/2 (at fault), together with a diamond set 9ct gold twist design ring, size P, a diamond set 9ct gold half eternity ring, size O 1/2, and a diamond set 9ct gold star design ring, size O 1/2, gross weight 7.6gms (4)
Lot 119
A 9ct gold blue topaz and diamond ring, comprising three rectangular mixed cut topaz, the central topaz measuring 7mm x 5mm, with single cut diamonds set to shoulders, all set to a tapering 9ct yellow gold shank, ring size O 1/2, together with a red stone set 9ct gold 'WITH LOVE' ring, size O 1/2, a 9ct gold 'MUM' ring, size O, a white paste set eternity ring, size P, and a 9ct gold red and white paste set dress ring, size O 1/2, gross weight 10.7gms (5)
Lot 121
A selection of 9ct gold and gold coloured jewellery, to include a ladies 9ct gold vintage wristwatch, the circular dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial to six 'o' clock, set to a 9ct gold case, Smith, Ewen & Stylic Ltd, Chester 1930, 25mm diameter, upon an expanding strap, a 9ct gold heart-shaped pendant 15mm long, upon a gold coloured chain, 45mm long, a 9ct gold paste set cluster brooch, 35mm wide, a 9ct gold carved shell cameo brooch, 30mm x 23mm, a gold coloured cross and synthetic opal pendant on chain, 45.5cm long, a 9ct gold name bracelet, 17.5cm long, and a further selection of gold and gold coloured earrings, necklaces, rings and brooches (Qty) (at fault) Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.Please note: Weights provided are for the whole piece, including stones and additional materials, not just the gold.Gross weight of items marked 9ct gold inc. cameo brooch, bar brooch, stone set ring, leaf earrings, pearl set kite earrings, pearl set floral earrings, paste cluster bar brooch, heart shaped necklace pendant on chain name bracelet, sleeper hoops and bi-colour hoops: 20.8gmsWeight of cross and opal necklace (cross indistinctly marked, chain lacking mark) (at fault): 3.9gmsWeight of gold watch inc. plated strap: 21gmsWeight of gold nugget necklace (pendant and chain unmarked, not assessed as gold) 5.5gmsWeight of remaining jewellery (unmarked or indistinctly marked): 6.2gms
Lot 139
A diamond 18ct white gold ring, the central round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats, claw set to diamond set stepped shoulders, continuing to a tapering 18ct gold shank set with princess cut and brilliant cut diamonds, marks for 'PE', Sheffield 2007, ring size L, weight 3.2gmsCR: Assessed clarity VS/SIAssessed colour G/H/IStone would benefit from professional cleaning. Please note: The central stone is slightly loose in it's setting and requires tightening/adjusting.
Lot 149
An Amethyst and white stone 9ct gold cluster ring, the central oval mixed cut amethyst measuring 12mm x 8mm, within a cluster surround of mixed cut white gemstones, all set in 9ct white gold to a plain polished shank, ring size P, together with a 9ct gold synthetic turquoise set dress ring, size P 1/2, gross weight 6.9gms (2)
Lot 151
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, the central rectangular emerald cut cornflower blue sapphire weighing 5.82 carats (measuring 9.6mm x 8.1mm x 6.7mm), with round brilliant cut diamonds set to stepped shoulders, all set in platinum to a plain polished shank, ring size N, weight 6.5gms, with accompanying report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory, report no. 21997, stating that the carat weight is 5.82 carats, that the stone is a natural sapphire, of Sri Lankan origin, shows no evidence of heat treatment. Condition Report: The central sapphire is in good order, no cracks, chips or losses. Minimum scratching and wear to the facets and facet edges. There is a surface reaching inclusion to one of the canted corners, just below the girdle. The claws are in good order, minimal wear, stone secure. All diamonds are present and in good order, no cracks, chips or losses. All diamonds appear secure. Setting shows dome scratching, general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Shank shows some wear and tear commensurate with age and use, and signs of possible resizing, but no splitting or repair. Each diamond weighs an estimated 0.02cts, total diamond weight 0.20cts.
Lot 152
A pearl, hematite, amethyst and rose quartz necklace, designed as a single row of button pearls, each approximately 7.5mm wide, interspersed by carved amethysts beads, polished rose quartz and hematite beads and gold coloured spacers, with a spherical gold coloured clasp, tongue stamped '750', 67.5cm longCR: The carved amethyst beads are in good order - each show one of two small chips, visible under 10x, but are not obvious to the naked eye. There are internal fractures as expected in natural amethyst, some which reach the surface or come close. General scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.The rose quartz beads are in good order - each show one of two small chips to the surface or around the drill holes, visible under 10x, but are not obvious to the naked eye. There are many internal fractures as expected in natural rose quartz, some which reach the surface or come close. Some cracks show dirt build up. General scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.Hematite beads are in good order, no major cracks, chips or losses. General scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.Gold coloured beads are largely in good order - some show minor denting, visible at 10x. There is contact wear to the gold coloured beads wear they contact the carved stone beads.Pearls are in good order, no cracks, chips or losses. Moderate scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, particularly around the drill holes between the pearls.Clasp is in good working order.
Lot 155
A diamond five-stone ring, comprising five round mixed cut diamonds, all claw set to a tapering plain polished shank, stamped '18ct', ring size O 1/2, together with a Victorian garnet and seed pearl navette shaped cluster ring, size I, and a coral set 14ct gold dress ring, size J, gross weight 6.7gms (3)
Lot 29A
A George V silver sucrier and milk jug, John Round & Son Ltd, Sheffield 1910, each of oval form with angled handles and reeded detail to bodies, each numbered to base 10638, the sucrier inscribed 'Broad Street Sunday School Crewe Presented to Mrs J North May 1911', each 10cm high, together with a Victorian fiddle pattern tablespoon, John Stone, Exeter 1846, 22.5cm long, gross weight 11.03ozt (3)CR; Sucrier in good order, no large dents, thinning, splitting or repair. Moderate scratching and wear throughout. Engraving crisp and in tact.Milk jug shows a peppering of small, shallow dents throughout. Moderate scratching and wear throughout. No thinning, splitting or repair.Spoon in good order, no large dents, thinning, splitting or repair. Heavy scratching and wear throughout.
Lot 399
A selection of South East Asian objet d'art, 20th century, to include a small bronze figure of contemplation buddha, modelled standing, 15.5cm high, a similar larger example, 37cm high, a patinated metal head of buddha on plinth, 23cm high, a Tibetan Buddhist shrine, 21.5cm high, a figure of buddha with red lacquer and gilt highlights, 16cm high, a brass spice container, 11.5cm high and a carved stone figure (7)
Lot 642
A reconstituted stone garden urn, of neo-classical form upon a bombe shaped plinth, total height 78cm, a reconstituted garden urn of bowl form applied with relief swag detail, 33cm high, a pair of garden urns, each of lobed tapering form, 33cm high and a shallow rectangular trough/planter, 60cm wide (5)
Lot 645
A 17th century style carved Istrian stone planter, of cubic form, with canted corners, carved with shield, mask and foliate detail, 64cm H x 78cm W x 63cm DCondition reportGeneral light cracks and chips commensurate with age and use, no major visible faults or repairs, debris deposit in the bottom of the planter make inspection of the base difficultIron chain secured to the interior base of the planter creating a small hole/drain hole to the base
Lot 32
3 semi-precious stone costume jewellery pendant necklaces. An oval green jade pendant with carved oriental rural scene, a carved green jade Buddha and an oval amber pendant with carved fish decoration. All on costume jewellery gold plated chains. Largest pendant approx. 3.5cm long including bale.
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