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Lot 178
A VICTORIAN WORCESTER PART DESSERT SERVICE comprising comporte 17.5cm high, another comporte 8cm high and four plates, all 23cm diameter, the centres painted with butterflies and flowers within a jewelled gilt border, impressed and printed marks to reverse with date code for and painted pattern number '8893' (larger comporte and one plate broken)
Lot 56
Stanbrook Abbey Press.- Augustine (Saint) "Question the Beauty of the Earth...", from a Sermon, illuminated with initial in blue and three dragon flies at foot in gold, blue and green by Margaret Adams, [1957]; another copy, initial in gold and bird with flowers at foot by C.H. and Margaret Adams, [?1957] § Shakespeare (W.) "Some Say that Ever..." from Hamlet, initial in gold with star and cockerel in green, n.d. § Henry VI, King of England. Prayer, [2 copies], one with initial in gold and decoration in colours by Margaret Adams, the other by C.H. & M.Adams, n.d. § Ullathorne (W.B.) On Freedom "A Man is Corporally Free..", printed in green and black with initial in gold, n.d., all single illuminated sheets, on handmade or Japanese paper, loose in original printed wrappers, some wrappers a little soiled, the first with light staining causing very faint small patch to leaf within, Worcester, Stanbrook Abbey Press; and a small bundle of pamphlets and ephemera from the press including an A.L.s. from Dame Hildelith Cumming, v.s. (a bundle)
Lot 57
Stanbrook Abbey Press.- Kendall (Katharine) The Interior Castle, one of 40 specially-bound copies with an initial in gold, from an edition limited to 350, one initial in burnished gold and 2 in red by Margaret Alexander, original red silk, gilt, with prospectus in original board drop-back box (slightly rubbed at corners), 1968 § Robertson (Alec) In the Little Things, number 2 of 25 specially-bound copies on Japanese paper, decorations by Margaret Adams, with 2 portions of galley proof for p.2 loosely inserted, original vellum, gilt, by George Percival, slip-case, with prospectus, 1967; Dear Alec...: A Tribute for his Eightieth Birthday..., number 12 of 60 specially-bound copies from an edition limited to 195, this copy signed and inscribed by Alec Robertson to David Goldman, also signed by Dame Hildelith Cumming (the designer/printer) and with loosely-inserted manuscript note from her stating that this copy was exhibited at an exhibition at the V & A Museum, gold initial by Margaret Adams, original blue morocco, gilt, by George Percival, slight rubbing to spine ends, slip-case, 1972 § Berry-Hart (Alice) How John Hoe found a New Farm, pictorial title and illustrations by M.R.Caird printed in colours, signed by the author on title and with 2 T.Ls.s. from her loosely inserted, original pictorial boards, slightly soiled, printed by the Stanbrook Abbey Press, 1967, Worcester, Stanbrook Abbey Press; and 5 others from the press, 8vo & 4to (10)
Lot 58
Stanbrook Abbey Press.- Leslie (Shane) The Cuckoo Clock and other poems, one of 50 specially-bound hand-coloured copies, from an edition limited to 200, illustrations by Iris Leslie, all hand-coloured by the artist, David Rust, Margaret Adams and Jenny Hancox, prospectus loosely inserted, original morocco-backed pictorial gilt pale blue silk, by George Percival, uncut, slip-case with Japanese wood veneer, small folio, Worcester, Stanbrook Abbey Press, 1987.
Lot 1001
A large Royal Worcester Persian inspired ewer, printed and painted with stylised floral sprigs, on a blush ivory ground, in raised panels, outlined in gilt, tall neck, stylised handle with bird terminal, 37cm high, printed crown and circle mark, date code for 1888 Condition Report: Restorations to spout
Lot 1010
A Royal Worcester two-handled ovoid vase, printed and painted with wild flowers, on a blush ivory ground, gilt handles to shoulders, 21cm high, printed crown and circle mark, date code for 1898, shape no.1762; a similar flat sided jug, 10.5cm high, date code for 1909; another, shape no.H221, date code for 1910 (3)
Lot 229
Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). The Black Knight (Der Schwarze Ritter), Cantata for Chorus and Orchestra, the Poem by Uhland (translated by Longfellow), the Music Composed by Edward Elgar, (Op. 25), Novello's original octavo edition, [1893], signed presentation inscription from the composer to title, 'To the Rev. E. Capel Cure, with kindest regards from Edward Elgar, Dec. 28 1895', original printed wrappers, remains of old sellotape repairs to spine and inner margin of title-page (not affecting inscription), ballpoint pen ownership signature to upper wrapper, some fraying and soiling, wrappers detached and paper loss to spine, small folio Reverend Edward Capel-Cure had played chamber music with Elgar while he was curate of Holy Trinity in Worcester. He suggested Lux Christi (also known as "The Light of Life") as a subject to the composer and developed the libretto for the work which was first performed on 8 September 1896 in Worcester Cathedral. (1)
Lot 233
Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Sursum Corda (Elevation), Adagio Solenne for Strings, Brass & Organ, Composed by Edward Elgar, Op. 11, Mainz: B. Schott's Sohne, [1901], title-page printed in blue, minor finger soiling, original printed wrappers, inscribed by the composer to upper wrapper, 'To Hugh Blair: with kindest regards from Edward Elgar, 1901', slightly rubbed and dust-soiled, slim folio Hugh Blair (1864-1932) was an English musician, composer and organist. He was Organist of Worcester Cathedral from 1895 to 1897, having been Acting Organist before that time. Edward Elgar dedicated his cantata The Black Knight to Blair, who was conductor of the Worcester Festival Choral Society, which gave the first performance on 18 April 1893, at a time when Elgar was little known outside Worcestershire. Blair also asked Elgar to write an organ voluntary for the visit of some American organists to Worcester, and received Elgar's first Organ Sonata as a result (with the opening theme being reminiscent of a theme from The Black Knight). See also lot 229. (1)
Lot 238
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph postcard signed, 'Edward Elgar', San Giovanni, Alassio, postmarked 11 December 1903, to J.S. Olver, 'We are in & enjoying ourselves - weather awful. 2 servants & Italian food (good)...', and ending the chatty card by saying that the piano arrives that day (weather permitting), three postmarks to address side, message side written vertically, central vertical crease, 89 x 139mm Elgar composed 'In the South (Alassio)', Op. 50, during this family holiday in Italy in the winter of 1903 to 1904. A concert overture of more than twenty minutes in length, it may also be considered a 'tone poem'. The addressee is John Sobey Olver, a Worcester Brewer. His wife Ada was a member of Elgar's Worcestershire Philharmonic Society.(1)
Lot 247
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward', Special Constabulary, Hampstead South Division, 22 November 1914, written as Staff Inspector to his lifelong friend Hubert [Leicester] saying that he had tried to call when in Worcester a fortnight ago but had limited time and a second visit was stopped by awful weather, continuing 'I am delighted you are mayor again and say bravo to your public spirit. In these war times, I cannot do much, but I do what I can', a few short horizontal fold splits and small tear with loss to blank left margin, one page, 4to Elgar had famously joined the Specials in an attempt 'to do something' for the war effort since age had debarred him from other service. (1)
Lot 254
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Napleton Grange, Kempsey, Worcester, 17 February 1926, to the composer [Edward] German, 'It was most kind of you to write so sympathetically about my gastric trouble; I am getting on alright but some fine weather would help matters hugely. I am looking forward to hearing you tonight...', and hoping they might meet in Bournemouth, 2 pp. on letterhead with integral blank, 8vo (1)
Lot 255
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Napleton Grange, Kempsey, Worcester, mid February 1927, to Mr Parsons, thanking him for the [royalties?] cheque received that morning, 'I am glad, for all our sakes, that the sales have not been so bad as might have reasonably been expected; will you give all my thanks to the firm?', one page on letterhead with date stamp 19 February 1927, a few spots and minor creases, short split at upper margin, 8vo Elgar rented the black and white house, Napleton Grange, from March 1923 until the autumn of 1927. This letter, presumably to one of his publishers, seems to hint at the lack of demand for some of his works. In February 1927, Elgar conducted a performance of 'The Dream of Gerontius' in the Albert Hall, half of which was recorded. (1)
Lot 257
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Napleton Grange, Kempsey, Worcester, 5 June 1927, to the composer [Edward] German, 'Thank you; but my music cannot possibly have given you a one-hundredth part of the joy your music has given to me', a few minor marks and creases, one page, 8vo, with the original envelope addressed in Elgar's holograph and postmarked 8 June 1927, together with a draft of German's letter which produced this response, dated 3 June 1927 and initialled 'E.G.' with German's copy of Elgar's response to verso, some spotting and horizontal fold splits, 2 pp., 4to, plus a typed version of Elgar's letter, one page, 8vo An important and much-quoted letter. (4)
Lot 258
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Typed letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Battenhall Manor, Worcester, 22 January 1928, on memorandum notepaper as Master of the King's Musick, to Sir Edward German, 'You may have received a notice about the Investiture; there are two, 14th & 16th of February. I am due on the 14th and I should like to have the honour and pleasure to accompany you to the Palace, etc. if you are bidden on that day. Let me know', with an asterisk and postscript at foot in Elgar's hand, 'I mean, take you, see you through and bring you back', a few minor marks, a little creased and minor splits to margins, small paperclip rust mark at head, one page, 4to (1)
Lot 261
Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Album Containing the Names of Subscribers to the Testimonial to Edgar F. Day Esq., Assistant Organist of Worcester Cathedral [and] Honorary Accompanist of Worcester Festival Choral Society, manuscript book of names and signatures, containing the autographs of Edward Elgar (boldly signed on its own page), Ivor Atkins, Percy C. Hull, Hubert Sumsion and Ralph Vaughan Williams, plus names of all the chorus, church staff, musicians, etc., associated with the Cathedral on rectos of 31 further leaves in a neat hand, all edges gilt, original padded morocco, a little rubbed, remains of plain card box, now somewhat delapidated and soiled The presentation page notes that this was given in the Guildhall, Worcester, September 12th 1929 by Sir Edward Elgar OM KCVO (Master of the King's Musick). (1)
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Lot 262
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter initialled, 'E.E.', Worcester, 3 February 1930, to the composer [Edward] German on memorandum notepaper as Master of the King's Musick, 'It was the greatest pleasure to see you on Thursday and I was very proud to know you were there. I wish you had a better account of your health to give me. I am greatly concerned to hear of your sight and without knowledge of such things...', and hoping for improvement in his health, a little creased, short marginal split and rusted pin holes at upper margin, 4to, together with the original postmarked envelope written in Elgar's holograph and annotated by German (2)
Lot 263
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Worcester, 21 April 1930, on memorandum notepaper as Master of the King's Musick, to [William] Herbert-Scott, returning the items, one page, 4to, together with the original envelope addressed in Elgar's holograph, postmarked 22 April 1930 and with large black wax seal and Elgar's monogram to verso, plus two sheets of typescript extracts from a proposed biography of Edward German by Herbert-Scott, versos blank, blue pencil marks and grey pencil corrections, two ink notes in Elgar's hand, the second adding the comment about German, 'He paid a warm tribute to his friends' achievements in serious orchestral compositions', 2 pp., versos blank, folio (4)
Lot 265
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Marl Bank, Worcester, 29 July 1932, to the composer [Edward] German, writing concerning German's health as reported in the Daily Telegraph, 'I trust the report is exaggerated and that your eyes will still serve you - and us - well for long years. Be assured den German of my best wishes, love and sympathy', a few minor marks and creases, one page, 8vo (1)
Lot 266
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph letter signed, 'Edward Elgar', Marl Bank, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, 2 December 1932, to the composer [Edward] German, 'You are kindness itself and I was really happy to receive your telegram', paperclip rust mark at head, one page on letterhead, 4to, together with the original envelope in Elgar's hand, postmarked the same day, with large red wax seal and monogram 'EE' to verso Written from Marl Bank, Elgar's last house, where he was to die in 1934. It was later demolished by Worcester Council. (2)
Lot 267
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Autograph postcard initialled, 'E.G', Marl Bank, Rainbow Hill, Worcester, red ink stamp receipt dated 9 June 1933, to Sir Edward German on personalised pale blue postcard, thanking German for his regards and apologising for the postcard, 'I am snowed under!', a few minor marks, addressed in Elgar's holograph, postmark indistinct, 9 x 13.5cm (1)
Lot 268
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Postcard signed, 'Edward Elgar', South Bank, Worcester, Sunday, postmarked Worcester, 4 December 1933, to Miss B.M. Palmer of Canterbury, 'Delighted to see you among the winners today. Hope you are better. Love to Clement - am still very seedy', written in a secretarial hand and only the last three words '(signed) Edward Elgar' in the composer's hand, personalised pale blue postcard with Elgar's name and telephone contact details to message side, vertically torn in two with crude paper strip repairs obscuring addressee details but not affecting lettering to message, 88 x 136mm Written on personal stationery postcard to a friend from South Bank nursing home, Worcester, in a secretarial hand and weakly signed by Elgar, this is one of Elgar's last signatures and a poignant item in spite of the unfortunate rip. The addressee, Miss B M Palmer, is Beatrice Marie Palmer, the half-sister of Clement Charlton Palmer, organist of Canterbury Cathedral.(1)
Lot 269
*Elgar (Edward, 1857-1934). Secretarial postcard signed, 'Edward Elgar', nursing home, Worcester, 23 December 1933, to Sir Edward German on personalised light blue postcard, dictating message thanking German for his kind card and hoping that he is well, 'The announcement that I had gone home is unfortunately, not true. Messages like yours make the dull moments here more bearable', postmark indistinct, a few minor marks and corner crease near stamp, 9 x 13.5cm A poignant piece of correspondence from late in the composer's life, when Elgar was ill in the nursing home and prior to returning home where he died in February 1934. (1)
Lot 271
*Elgar (Caroline Alice, Lady, 1848-1920). Two autograph letters signed, 'C. Alice Elgar', Plas Gwyn, 31 October 1905 & 58 New Cavendish Street, London, 17 April 1910, both to Mrs [Hubert] Leicester, the first a significant letter concerning Elgar's appointment as Professor of Music at Birmingham University, an appointment which Elgar clearly dithered over which Lady Elgar dearly wanted, 'I feel convinced it wd. be a stimulus to him & be the best chance for the next part of the "Apostles" as coming in contact about things with men always interests him & does him good...', the second hoping that the Leicesters will visit them in London and referring to Elgar's 'motor tour with a friend in Cornwall' [the friend was Frank Schuster, but the trip also came to involve Lady Stuart Wortley], some spotting, both 4pp., 8vo, together with two postcards from Lady Elgar to Mrs Leicester, the first postmarked Malvern, 5 September 1903, saying that they have sent a parcel of 'Tablets' and that Edward has just returned from London, initialled, the second on two notecards, signed, Plas Gwyn, Hereford, 5 March 1910, saying that they have let Plas Gwyn and have taken a flat in London, giving the new address and offering them a copy of her poem "The King's Way", written on four sides and not postally used (presumably sent in an envelope), plus two telegrams from Lady Elgar, both 1905, the first to Hubert Leicester, concerning her desire for Leicester to see Elgar 'on most important business' [i.e. re. his appointment as Professor of Music at Birmingham], the second also to Leicester as the mayor of Worcester and saying that Elgar cannot come at the appointed time, '...please cheer him, lectures try him too much, he liked idea so much yesterday', both one page, oblong 8vo The parcel of 'Tablets' contained various issues of the Catholic magazine, The Tablet. The Leicesters were in the habit of lending their copies to Elgar from time to time.(6)
Lot 61
Murchison (Roderick Impey). The Silurian System, founded on Geological Researches in the Counties of Salop, Hereford, Radnor, Montgomery, Caermarthen, Brecon, Pembroke, Monmouth, Gloucester, Worcester, and Stafford; with descriptions of the Coal-Fields and Overlying Formations, 2 volumes in one, 1st edition, 1839, subscribers list, two maps, 14 lithographed views (three coloured), 31 plates of fossils, 9 folding coloured geological sections, lacking the separate large geological map (as often), occasional light offsetting and spotting, previous owner inscription, hinges reinforced, later half morocco, some fading to spine, light edge wear, 4to Dibner Heralds 97; Ward & Carozzi 1620. (1)
Lot 168
WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE 'PINECONE' PATTERN CHESTNUT BASKET AND STAND 18TH CENTURY of serpentine outline, the pierced cover, basket-form body, and stand with applied twigs and flowerheads, with underglaze crescent marks stand 28.5cm wide Note: for a similar example of a Worcester basket, of the same form, see the Victorian and Albert Museum.
Lot 170
GROUP OF ENGLISH BLUE AND WHITE 'PINECONE' PATTERN DISHES 18TH CENTURY all with underglaze crescent marks, comprising two strawberry dishes with matching underplates, with barbed rims; and a small dish; together with a WORCESTER STYLE TEA CANISTER AND COVER, also in the 'Pinecone' pattern, with underglaze marks BC (6)
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