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Lot 61

CHINA: small, mid-19th century oil painting of a Chinese junk, canvas on stretcher, unframed.

61CHINA: small, mid-19th century oil painting of a Chinese junk, canvas on stretcher, unframed.
John Nicholson's

CHINA: small, mid-19th century oil painting of a Chinese junk, canvas on stretcher, unframed.

Lot 62

BAXTER PRINTS: two of Robert Moffat (Scottish missionary and father-in-law of David Livingstone),

62BAXTER PRINTS: two of Robert Moffat (Scottish missionary and father-in-law of David Livingstone),
John Nicholson's

BAXTER PRINTS: two of Robert Moffat (Scottish missionary and father-in-law of David Livingstone), News from home (Australia) and another; 2 u/f, 2...

Lot 63

RAILWAYANA: framed print of the Stockton Darlington Railway, original frame, circa 1900.

63RAILWAYANA: framed print of the Stockton Darlington Railway, original frame, circa 1900.
John Nicholson's

RAILWAYANA: framed print of the Stockton Darlington Railway, original frame, circa 1900.

Lot 64

SOUTH AFRICA: watercolour of Simons Town Waterfall, Cape of Good Hope by Thomas William Bowler (

64SOUTH AFRICA: watercolour of Simons Town Waterfall, Cape of Good Hope by Thomas William Bowler (
John Nicholson's

SOUTH AFRICA: watercolour of Simons Town Waterfall, Cape of Good Hope by Thomas William Bowler (1812-69), mounted.

Lot 65

INDIA: Original Indian school gouache / watercolour of an Indian bird, framed. With a small,

65INDIA: Original Indian school gouache / watercolour of an Indian bird, framed. With a small,
John Nicholson's

INDIA: Original Indian school gouache / watercolour of an Indian bird, framed. With a small, engraved portrait of Sir Charles D'Oyly (1781-1845,...

Lot 66

19th century CARICATURE of legal subject, Framed.

6619th century CARICATURE of legal subject, Framed.
John Nicholson's

19th century CARICATURE of legal subject, Framed.

Lot 67

SAUDI ARABIA: watercolour portrait of headman of Jubail, framed print of traditional Saudi building,

67SAUDI ARABIA: watercolour portrait of headman of Jubail, framed print of traditional Saudi building,
John Nicholson's

SAUDI ARABIA: watercolour portrait of headman of Jubail, framed print of traditional Saudi building, small booklet of Saudi Arabia (3).

Lot 68

CHINA: framed watercolour of Nanking, 1947.

68CHINA: framed watercolour of Nanking, 1947.
John Nicholson's

CHINA: framed watercolour of Nanking, 1947.

Lot 69

VANITY FAIR Spy print caricature of Sir Richard BURTON (explorer & author), oak frame.

69VANITY FAIR Spy print caricature of Sir Richard BURTON (explorer & author), oak frame.
John Nicholson's

VANITY FAIR Spy print caricature of Sir Richard BURTON (explorer & author), oak frame. ...[more]

Lot 70

PHOTOGRAPHS of shop fronts / trades, 19th and early 20th c. (5).

70PHOTOGRAPHS of shop fronts / trades, 19th and early 20th c. (5).
John Nicholson's

PHOTOGRAPHS of shop fronts / trades, 19th and early 20th c. (5).

Lot 71

INUIT / Eskimo ephemera and photographs Canada / Alaska. Early 20th cent.

71INUIT / Eskimo ephemera and photographs Canada / Alaska. Early 20th cent.
John Nicholson's

INUIT / Eskimo ephemera and photographs Canada / Alaska. Early 20th cent.

Lot 72

[AVIATION] CONCORD ephemera (4).

72[AVIATION] CONCORD ephemera (4).
John Nicholson's

[AVIATION] CONCORD ephemera (4).

Lot 73

ARCTIC: five documents signed by Sir John Barrow (1764-1845) as Second Secretary to the Admiralty,

73ARCTIC: five documents signed by Sir John Barrow (1764-1845) as Second Secretary to the Admiralty,
John Nicholson's

ARCTIC: five documents signed by Sir John Barrow (1764-1845) as Second Secretary to the Admiralty, 1830s.

Lot 74

SUFFRAGE: Anti-suffragette ink sketch, "Angel of the House', ca. 1884.

74SUFFRAGE: Anti-suffragette ink sketch, "Angel of the House', ca. 1884.
John Nicholson's

SUFFRAGE: Anti-suffragette ink sketch, "Angel of the House', ca. 1884.

Lot 75

AMERICANA: 1822 letter from near "Westliberty, Ohio County," & other pieces (Q).

75AMERICANA: 1822 letter from near "Westliberty, Ohio County," & other pieces (Q).
John Nicholson's

AMERICANA: 1822 letter from near "Westliberty, Ohio County," & other pieces (Q). ...[more]

Lot 76

SOUTH AFRICA / ANGLO-BOER WAR: military oil painting of the relief of Ladysmith, depicting the

76SOUTH AFRICA / ANGLO-BOER WAR: military oil painting of the relief of Ladysmith, depicting the
John Nicholson's

SOUTH AFRICA / ANGLO-BOER WAR: military oil painting of the relief of Ladysmith, depicting the meeting of Generals Buller and White, on horseback...

Lot 77

FASHION / COSTUME DESIGN: large portfolio of original sketches, pencil designs and watercolours,

77FASHION / COSTUME DESIGN: large portfolio of original sketches, pencil designs and watercolours,
John Nicholson's

FASHION / COSTUME DESIGN: large portfolio of original sketches, pencil designs and watercolours, 20th c. (Q).

Lot 78

RAILWAYANA: reproduction railway signs / emblems for Great Indian Peninsula Railway and Pakistan

78RAILWAYANA: reproduction railway signs / emblems for Great Indian Peninsula Railway and Pakistan
John Nicholson's

RAILWAYANA: reproduction railway signs / emblems for Great Indian Peninsula Railway and Pakistan Western Railway. Transfers on wood (2).

Lot 79

Group of 7 printed silks, 19th & 20th century, including circus, Gibraltar & China.

79Group of 7 printed silks, 19th & 20th century, including circus, Gibraltar & China.
John Nicholson's

Group of 7 printed silks, 19th & 20th century, including circus, Gibraltar & China. ...[more]

Lot 80

[MARITIME / NAVY / WATERCOLOURS] pair of large early 19th century maritime watercolours on paper

80[MARITIME / NAVY / WATERCOLOURS] pair of large early 19th century maritime watercolours on paper
John Nicholson's

[MARITIME / NAVY / WATERCOLOURS] pair of large early 19th century maritime watercolours on paper 16 x 23 inches, pasted onto white boards (2).

Lot 81

[SOUTH SEAS / NEW ZEALAND, etc.] BAXTER (George) printer: "The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the

81[SOUTH SEAS / NEW ZEALAND, etc.] BAXTER (George) printer: "The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the
John Nicholson's

[SOUTH SEAS / NEW ZEALAND, etc.] BAXTER (George) printer: "The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the Missionaries of Taranaki", 12.5 x 17 inches, ...

Lot 82

PRIETO (Gregorio) Students Oxford & Cambridge, folio, 14 of 20 plates, signed limitation leaf 26 /

82PRIETO (Gregorio) Students Oxford & Cambridge, folio, 14 of 20 plates, signed limitation leaf 26 /
John Nicholson's

PRIETO (Gregorio) Students Oxford & Cambridge, folio, 14 of 20 plates, signed limitation leaf 26 / 100 copies, loose in original portfolio, 21 x 1...

Lot 83

[MAP] SPEEDE (John) Herefordshire, double-page, text verso, early colouring, unframed, 16 x 20.4

83[MAP] SPEEDE (John) Herefordshire, double-page, text verso, early colouring, unframed, 16 x 20.4
John Nicholson's

[MAP] SPEEDE (John) Herefordshire, double-page, text verso, early colouring, unframed, 16 x 20.4 inches.

Lot 84

CULINARY, RESTAURANTS & RETAIL, q. of photos, ephemera etc. & Rationing poster (Q).

84CULINARY, RESTAURANTS & RETAIL, q. of photos, ephemera etc. & Rationing poster (Q).
John Nicholson's

CULINARY, RESTAURANTS & RETAIL, q. of photos, ephemera etc. & Rationing poster (Q). ...[more]

Lot 85

CULINARY, DOMESTIC & other prints (Q).

85CULINARY, DOMESTIC & other prints (Q).
John Nicholson's

CULINARY, DOMESTIC & other prints (Q). ...[more]

Lot 86

[PRINTS] Oxford & other subjects (Q).

86[PRINTS] Oxford & other subjects (Q).
John Nicholson's

[PRINTS] Oxford & other subjects (Q). ...[more]

Lot 87

SATIRE & CARICATURE, misc. some a/f. (Q).

87SATIRE & CARICATURE, misc. some a/f. (Q).
John Nicholson's

SATIRE & CARICATURE, misc. some a/f. (Q). ...[more]

Lot 88

ROME, 2 x photographs of paintings by Prof. E. Beccelli, 1890's, u/f. (2).

88ROME, 2 x photographs of paintings by Prof. E. Beccelli, 1890's, u/f. (2).
John Nicholson's

ROME, 2 x photographs of paintings by Prof. E. Beccelli, 1890's, u/f. (2).

Lot 89

ALKEN (Henry) "Symptoms" obl. folio, 35 / 42 plates present, binding broken, as a collection of

89ALKEN (Henry) "Symptoms" obl. folio, 35 / 42 plates present, binding broken, as a collection of
John Nicholson's

ALKEN (Henry) "Symptoms" obl. folio, 35 / 42 plates present, binding broken, as a collection of plates (35).

Lot 90

FISH / ANGLING, coll'n of loose colour plates, from Houghton's famous work, etc. (Q).

90FISH / ANGLING, coll'n of loose colour plates, from Houghton's famous work, etc. (Q).
John Nicholson's

FISH / ANGLING, coll'n of loose colour plates, from Houghton's famous work, etc. (Q).

Lot 91

ALDIN (Cecil) 3 x col. plates, u/f.

91ALDIN (Cecil) 3 x col. plates, u/f.
John Nicholson's

ALDIN (Cecil) 3 x col. plates, u/f.

Lot 92

[OPTICAL] VISTASCREEN: box of 10 b/w. cards "Racing Cars", q. of loose col. cards & viewer (Q).

92[OPTICAL] VISTASCREEN: box of 10 b/w. cards "Racing Cars", q. of loose col. cards & viewer (Q).
John Nicholson's

[OPTICAL] VISTASCREEN: box of 10 b/w. cards "Racing Cars", q. of loose col. cards & viewer (Q). ...[more]

Lot 93

SHEPARD (E. H.) 4 x mounted postcards with stamps & particular franks on the front, 1979 (1).

93SHEPARD (E. H.) 4 x mounted postcards with stamps & particular franks on the front, 1979 (1).
John Nicholson's

SHEPARD (E. H.) 4 x mounted postcards with stamps & particular franks on the front, 1979 (1). ...[more]

Lot 94

CULLODEN, Battle of, 1746, a restrike of the Laurie & Whittle print of 1797, 18.5 x 24 inches,

94CULLODEN, Battle of, 1746, a restrike of the Laurie & Whittle print of 1797, 18.5 x 24 inches,
John Nicholson's

CULLODEN, Battle of, 1746, a restrike of the Laurie & Whittle print of 1797, 18.5 x 24 inches, unframed (1). ...[more]

Lot 95

[MILITARY MAPS] O. S. "Aldershot Command", 40 x 32 inches, folding, linen-backed, War Office,

95[MILITARY MAPS] O. S. "Aldershot Command", 40 x 32 inches, folding, linen-backed, War Office,
John Nicholson's

[MILITARY MAPS] O. S. "Aldershot Command", 40 x 32 inches, folding, linen-backed, War Office, 1934; O. S. "Ten Mile Map" stamped "Not to be publis...

Lot 96

[PHOTOGRAPH] b/w. mounted photo captioned "Milano, Il Duomo Cattedrale", blindstamp for POZZIO, 6

96[PHOTOGRAPH] b/w. mounted photo captioned "Milano, Il Duomo Cattedrale", blindstamp for POZZIO, 6
John Nicholson's

[PHOTOGRAPH] b/w. mounted photo captioned "Milano, Il Duomo Cattedrale", blindstamp for POZZIO, 6 x 8 inches, u/f. (1).

Lot 97

[MURDER, etc.] 3 x York-related murder broadsides, trimmed with loss; & 5 other misc. broadsides (

97[MURDER, etc.] 3 x York-related murder broadsides, trimmed with loss; & 5 other misc. broadsides (
John Nicholson's

[MURDER, etc.] 3 x York-related murder broadsides, trimmed with loss; & 5 other misc. broadsides (8). ...[more]

Lot 98

PANTOMIME POSTER, "Dick Whittington", starring George Formby; & 2 x provincial cinema posters (3).

98PANTOMIME POSTER, "Dick Whittington", starring George Formby; & 2 x provincial cinema posters (3).
John Nicholson's

PANTOMIME POSTER, "Dick Whittington", starring George Formby; & 2 x provincial cinema posters (3). ...[more]

Lot 99

[YORK] PROUT (J. S.) Antiquities of York, title & 20 col. plates, loose in cloth covers (as a

99[YORK] PROUT (J. S.) Antiquities of York, title & 20 col. plates, loose in cloth covers (as a
John Nicholson's

[YORK] PROUT (J. S.) Antiquities of York, title & 20 col. plates, loose in cloth covers (as a collection of plates). ...[more]

Lot 100

[ROWLANDSON] "Rowlandson's Caricature Etchings illustrating Boswell's Tour to the Hebrides", 18 b/w.

100[ROWLANDSON] "Rowlandson's Caricature Etchings illustrating Boswell's Tour to the Hebrides", 18 b/w.
John Nicholson's

[ROWLANDSON] "Rowlandson's Caricature Etchings illustrating Boswell's Tour to the Hebrides", 18 b/w. prints & cloth folder, n.d., (reprints) (18)....

Lot 101

MARTIN (John) artist: Milton's Paradise Lost, 24 mezzotint plates 7.5 x 10.5 inches, in broken

101MARTIN (John) artist: Milton's Paradise Lost, 24 mezzotint plates 7.5 x 10.5 inches, in broken
John Nicholson's

MARTIN (John) artist: Milton's Paradise Lost, 24 mezzotint plates 7.5 x 10.5 inches, in broken binding / incomplete text, L., 1850 [as a collectio...

Lot 102

[POSTCARDS] 1 large & 2 small albums, plus loose & some cig. cards & silks (Q).

102[POSTCARDS] 1 large & 2 small albums, plus loose & some cig. cards & silks (Q).
John Nicholson's

[POSTCARDS] 1 large & 2 small albums, plus loose & some cig. cards & silks (Q). ...[more]

Lot 103

[POSTCARDS] 1 small album & collection of loose, all RAILWAYS, stations etc. (Q).

103[POSTCARDS] 1 small album & collection of loose, all RAILWAYS, stations etc. (Q).
John Nicholson's

[POSTCARDS] 1 small album & collection of loose, all RAILWAYS, stations etc. (Q). ...[more]

Lot 104

PHOTOGRAPHS, misc. loose early 20th & 19th c. (Q).

104PHOTOGRAPHS, misc. loose early 20th & 19th c. (Q).
John Nicholson's

PHOTOGRAPHS, misc. loose early 20th & 19th c. (Q). ...[more]

Lot 105

[SATIRE] "St. James' Street in an Uproar or the Quack Artist", h-col'd engraving after Marks, 9 x 13

105[SATIRE] "St. James' Street in an Uproar or the Quack Artist", h-col'd engraving after Marks, 9 x 13
John Nicholson's

[SATIRE] "St. James' Street in an Uproar or the Quack Artist", h-col'd engraving after Marks, 9 x 13 ins, f. & g., L., Fores, 1819. ...[more]

Lot 106

18th c. MEZZOTINT; a dog photo; a m.s. medical recipe; & a Punch drawing by W. T. Maud (double-

10618th c. MEZZOTINT; a dog photo; a m.s. medical recipe; & a Punch drawing by W. T. Maud (double-
John Nicholson's

18th c. MEZZOTINT; a dog photo; a m.s. medical recipe; & a Punch drawing by W. T. Maud (double-sided) all f.rg. (4). ...[more]

Lot 107

SCILLY ISLES & CORNWALL, small group of photos.

107SCILLY ISLES & CORNWALL, small group of photos.
John Nicholson's

SCILLY ISLES & CORNWALL, small group of photos. ...[more]

Lot 108

PRINTS & book pages, 16th-19th c., small coll'n (Q).

108PRINTS & book pages, 16th-19th c., small coll'n (Q).
John Nicholson's

PRINTS & book pages, 16th-19th c., small coll'n (Q). ...[more]

Lot 109

WATERCOLOURS & DRAWING, misc. 18th - 20th c. (Q).

109WATERCOLOURS & DRAWING, misc. 18th - 20th c. (Q).
John Nicholson's

WATERCOLOURS & DRAWING, misc. 18th - 20th c. (Q). ...[more]

Lot 110

DRAWINGS & PAINTS by "F. S. E.", early 19th c. (Q).

110DRAWINGS & PAINTS by "F. S. E.", early 19th c. (Q).
John Nicholson's

DRAWINGS & PAINTS by "F. S. E.", early 19th c. (Q). ...[more]

Lot 111

ART POSTERS, 20th c., (1 folder).

111ART POSTERS, 20th c., (1 folder).
John Nicholson's

ART POSTERS, 20th c., (1 folder).

Lot 112

[DARWINISM / SCIENCE & the CHURCH] "Our National Church...A House divided against itself",

112[DARWINISM / SCIENCE & the CHURCH] "Our National Church...A House divided against itself",
John Nicholson's

[DARWINISM / SCIENCE & the CHURCH] "Our National Church...A House divided against itself", chromolithograph, 18 x 22 ins., f. & g., Manchester, He...

Lot 113

[PHOTOGRAPHS] collection of portraits, album, etc., Carwithen family (Devon) & Llewellyn family (

113[PHOTOGRAPHS] collection of portraits, album, etc., Carwithen family (Devon) & Llewellyn family (
John Nicholson's

[PHOTOGRAPHS] collection of portraits, album, etc., Carwithen family (Devon) & Llewellyn family (Bridgend) (1 box). ...[more]

Lot 114

[POSTERS] "Visit Chessington", original artwork by D. W. Burley [19]39, 30 x 21 inches, f. & g.

114[POSTERS] "Visit Chessington", original artwork by D. W. Burley [19]39, 30 x 21 inches, f. & g.
John Nicholson's

[POSTERS] "Visit Chessington", original artwork by D. W. Burley [19]39, 30 x 21 inches, f. & g. ...[more]

Lot 115

[POSTER / BUSES] "Everywhere by Coach", linen-backed poster (some small repairs) designed by

115[POSTER / BUSES] "Everywhere by Coach", linen-backed poster (some small repairs) designed by
John Nicholson's

[POSTER / BUSES] "Everywhere by Coach", linen-backed poster (some small repairs) designed by Carrington Windo, 28 x 17 ins [I.] f. & g. ...[more]

Lot 116

[MOTORING / FORD] framed assemblage of printed & photographic material, overall 21 x 38 inches,

116[MOTORING / FORD] framed assemblage of printed & photographic material, overall 21 x 38 inches,
John Nicholson's

[MOTORING / FORD] framed assemblage of printed & photographic material, overall 21 x 38 inches, relating to the promotional launch of the "New For...

Lot 117

[POSTER] "Machinery, Plant...Steam Wagons [etc.]", large red & black auction poster, mid 20th c., 42

117[POSTER] "Machinery, Plant...Steam Wagons [etc.]", large red & black auction poster, mid 20th c., 42
John Nicholson's

[POSTER] "Machinery, Plant...Steam Wagons [etc.]", large red & black auction poster, mid 20th c., 42 x 32 ins, f. & g. ...[more]

Lot 118

[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] an original 1958 poster, black & red for GOODWOOD motor racing, slightly

118[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] an original 1958 poster, black & red for GOODWOOD motor racing, slightly
John Nicholson's

[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] an original 1958 poster, black & red for GOODWOOD motor racing, slightly trimmed at head & foot, approx. 28 x 20 inches, u...

Lot 119

[POSTER / TRACTORS] col. poster for BOLINER-MUNKTELL, by Nymans, slight damage to head & foot, 38

119[POSTER / TRACTORS] col. poster for BOLINER-MUNKTELL, by Nymans, slight damage to head & foot, 38
John Nicholson's

[POSTER / TRACTORS] col. poster for BOLINER-MUNKTELL, by Nymans, slight damage to head & foot, 38 x 24.5 inches, unframed. ...[more]

Lot 120

[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] "Motor Racing, at Nakuru Park...20th December, 1959", green & black, central

120[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] "Motor Racing, at Nakuru Park...20th December, 1959", green & black, central
John Nicholson's

[POSTER / MOTOR RACING] "Motor Racing, at Nakuru Park...20th December, 1959", green & black, central fold, 25 x 19 inches, f. & g. ...[more]

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