LIE, Trygve (1896-1968). In The Cause of Peace. Seven Years with the United Nations, New York, 1954, large 8vo, original cloth. FIRST EDITION, IMPORTANT PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author to Anthony Eden.
LIE, Trygve (1896-1968). In The Cause of Peace. Seven Years with the…
LIE, Trygve (1896-1968).  In the Cause of Peace. Seven Years with the United Nations. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954. Large 8vo (210 x 140mm). Half title, half tone frontispiece portrait of…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
MORICE, Charles (1861-1919). Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1919, 4to, plates, later red cloth, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED by Anthony Eden. With 3 other related books. (4)
MORICE, Charles (1861-1919). Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1919, 4to, plates, later…
MORICE, Charles (1861-1919).  Paul Gauguin. Paris: H. Floury, 1919. 4to (265 x 200mm). Half title, heliogravure portrait of Stéphane Mallarmé by Gauguin at p.82, plates, some mounted. Later red cloth…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
NONESUCH PRESS - HOMER (fl. 9TH- or 8TH-CENTURY B.C.E.). The Iliad, London, 1931, small folio, ornaments, original niger morocco. ONE OF 1,450 COPIES. With Francis Meynell's rare printed note relating to this edition loosely-inserted.
NONESUCH PRESS - HOMER (fl. 9TH- or 8TH-CENTURY B.C.E.). The Iliad, London…
NONESUCH PRESS - HOMER (fl. 9TH- or 8TH-CENTURY B.C.E.).  The Iliad, translated by Alexander Pope. [London:] The Nonesuch Press, 1931. Small folio (267 x 155mm). Printed in red and black, ornaments…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
[PATMORE, Coventry (1823-96)]. The Unknown Eros and Other Odes, London, 1877, 8vo, original buckram (faded), with a one-page autograph letter from the author tipped-in at the front, old bookplate of Anthony Eden. With 5 other books by Patmore. (6)
[PATMORE, Coventry (1823-96)]. The Unknown Eros and Other Odes, London,…
[PATMORE, Coventry  (1823-96)].  The Unknown Eros and Other Odes. Odes I. - XXXI. London: George Bell and Sons, 1877. 8vo (190 x 145mm). Half title (single spot to half title and title, not affecting…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge, 1938, 8vo, buckram. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, A HIGHLY IMPORTANT COPY, ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT. With another by the same author. (2)
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge,…
SETON-WATSON, Robert William (1879-1951).  Britain and the Dictators. A Survey of Post-War British Policy. Cambridge: At the University Press, 1938. 8vo (217 x 140mm). Half title. Original blue…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
STIMSON, Henry Lewis (1867-1950). The Far Eastern Crisis, New York, 1936, large 8vo, half tone frontispiece portrait and plates, original buckram. Second edition. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author to Anthony Eden.
STIMSON, Henry Lewis (1867-1950). The Far Eastern Crisis, New York, 1936,…
STIMSON, Henry Lewis (1867-1950).  The Far Eastern Crisis. Recollections and Observations. New York: Published for the Council on Foreign Relations by Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1936. Large 8vo …
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
WHEELER-BENNETT, John (1902-75). Munich. Prologue to Tragedy, London, 1948, 8vo, original cloth. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, A HIGHLY IMPORTANT COPY, ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN INK BY ANTHONY EDEN.
WHEELER-BENNETT, John (1902-75). Munich. Prologue to Tragedy, London, 1948…
WHEELER-BENNETT, John W. (1902-75).  Munich. Prologue to Tragedy. London: Macmillan & Co., 1948. Large 8vo (220 x 150mm). Half title, 9 full-page illustrations of contemporary cartoons from "Punch"…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). Essays, Criticisms and Reviews, London, "Privately Printed," 1901, 4to, original blue printed paper boards (covers detached, rather worn). FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 221 OF 300 COPIES. RARE. With 4 other books of related interest. (5)
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900). Essays, Criticisms and Reviews, London, …
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900).  Essays, Criticisms and Reviews ... Now First Collected. London: "Privately Printed" [for Wright and Jones], 1901. 4to (260 x 200mm). Half title, small woodcut ornaments …
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN. Please see the full listing below. (c.90)
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN. Please see the full listing below. (c.90)
BOOKS PRESENTED TO ANTHONY EDEN (arranged chronologically) - George MEREDITH. Modern Love, London, 1892, reprint, 8vo, dark blue buckram, inscribed, "From Dolly, Xmas 1892," and further inscribed in…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
BROWN, Thomas (dates unknown). A Letter in Reply to the Report of the Surgeons of the Vaccine Institutions, Edinburgh,1809, 8vo, contemporary or original grey paper-backed wrappers. FIRST EDITION of this anti-vaccination tract. RARE.
BROWN, Thomas (dates unknown). A Letter in Reply to the Report of the…
BROWN, Thomas (dates unknown).  A Letter in Reply to the Report of the Surgeons of the Vaccine Institution, Edinburgh; With an Appendix, Containing a Variety of Interesting Letters on the Subject of…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
DOVES PRESS - William SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616). The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Hammersmith, The Doves Press, 1913, 4to (233 x 165mm), printed in red and black, contemporary dark blue morocco gilt by the Doves Bindery. ONE OF 200 COPIES ON PAPER.
DOVES PRESS - William SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616). The Tragedy of Julius…
DOVES PRESS - William Shakespeare (1564-1616).  The Tragedie of Julius Caesar. Hammersmith [London]: The Doves Press, 1913. 4to (233 x 165mm). Printed in red and black throughout, 4-pages of errata…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
EVELYN, John (1620-1706). Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest Trees, London, 1670, folio, engraved illustrations including one full-page, modern half calf. Second edition.
EVELYN, John (1620-1706). Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest Trees, London,…
EVELYN, John (1620-1706).  Sylva, Or A Discourse of Frest Trees, and the Proagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions ... To which is annexed Pomona; or, An Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
FLOYER, John (1649-1734). A Treatise of the Asthma, London, 1698, small 8vo, some leaves mis-bound [see full description], but all present, later calf. FIRST EDITION. RARE.
FLOYER, John (1649-1734). A Treatise of the Asthma, London, 1698, small…
[FLOYER, John (1649-1734)].  A Treatise of the Asthma. Divided into Four Parts. In the First is given A History of the fits ... In the Second, The Cacochymia which disposes to the Fit ... In the…
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
GRIFFITH, Elizabeth ([?]1727-93).  The Morality of Shakespeare's Drama Illustrated, London, 1775, 8vo, engraved portrait frontispiece of Shakespeare, contemporary calf (worn). FIRST EDITION. With another related work in 2 vols. (3)
GRIFFITH, Elizabeth ([?]1727-93). The Morality of Shakespeare's Drama…
GRIFFITH, Elizabeth ([?]1727-93).  The Morality of Shakespeare's Drama Illustrated. London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1775. 8vo (214 x 125mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece of Shakespeare, woodcut…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
INDIA & EGYPT - Samuel BOURNE (1834-1912) & C. SHEPHERD (fl.1858-78, photographers). 83 fine original albumen prints mounted on card, chiefly of Indian views, 225 x 285mm., c.1860-80, in an album. With 10 others of Egypt, unbound, by H. Arnoux. (11)
INDIA & EGYPT - Samuel BOURNE (1834-1912) & C. SHEPHERD (fl.1858-78,…
INDIA & EGYPT - Samuel BOURNE (1834-1912) & Charles SHEPHERD (fl.1858-78, photographers).  83 fine original albumen prints mounted on card, most or all by Samuel Bourne or by Samuel Bourne & Charles…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
BASED UPON; IF I HAD KNOWN WHAT I KNOW NOW: BRITISH ISLES
Lot 2690 - The Modern Interior Sold
BASED UPON; IF I HAD KNOWN WHAT I KNOW NOW: BRITISH ISLES
Polished bronze wall hanging, signed to the cast ‘Based Upon’, ‘1/3’ foundry stamp for PANGOLIN EDITIONS, the largest section 65cm wide; 92cm high
Based Upon were founded in 2004. This three piece wall sculpture was produced in an edition of 3. Another edition was sold in Aynhoe Park Collection, Dreweatts, 20 January 2021, lot 13 for £28,000.…
Hammer price: £8,500
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
29 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
29 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
PIERRE LE FAGUAYS (1892-1962); AN ART DECO FRENCH METAL FIGURAL GROUP KNOWN AS ‘TROPHÉE’
PIERRE LE FAGUAYS (1892-1962); AN ART DECO FRENCH METAL FIGURAL GROUP…
Modelled with two athletes supporting the victor, holding an olive branch symbolic of peace or victory, inscribed ‘La Faguays’ to the polished Belgium black marble plinth, 34cm wide; 63.5cm high
Condition report: There are several scuffs and scratches - notably to the shoulder of the top figure and knee of the same figure. There palm leaf stem with a break around the stem, that has been…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
26 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
26 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
FORESTRY COMMISSION “TAKE CARE DO NOT START FIRE” AN ENAMEL SIGN
FORESTRY COMMISSION “TAKE CARE DO NOT START FIRE” AN ENAMEL SIGN
38cm wide; 53cm high
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO DANIEL DURINGER (SWISS, 1720-1786) (2)
ATTRIBUTED TO DANIEL DURINGER (SWISS, 1720-1786) (2)
The Fiddler
signed and inscribed 'Dan: Duringer. in fecit' (lower right)
pen, ink and watercolour
20 x 13cm
together with a watercolour and ink by another hand of figures looking out at boats at sea,…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES (NOW KING CHARLES III) AN INVESTITURE CHAIR
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES (NOW KING CHARLES III) AN INVESTITURE CHAIR
Designed in 1969 by Lord Snowdon, the ash laminate frame painted red and gilt with Prince of Wales feathers and his motto ICH DIEN [I serve], with accompanying paperwork, 54cm wide; 49cm deep; 78cm…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £300 - £400
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL WORCESTER COFFEE CUPS (2)
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL WORCESTER COFFEE CUPS (2)
Circa 1770
Each painted with a seated Chinese man having his foot attended to with other figures looking on, 6.25cm high
Some wear to the gilding, particularly to the handles. Minor wear to the enamels.Each with later indistinct inscriptions to the base. 
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
AN 18CT GOLD GOLD BRACELET
AN 18CT GOLD GOLD BRACELET
In an oval an bar link design, detailed 750, on a sprung hook shaped clasp, weight 14.8 gms
Condition Report;  Slight wear to the larger oval links, spring to clasp is in good condition, top of clasp is now looking a little thin and may need replacing, length 21cm
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £350 - £450
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 BOTTLES NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINE
Lot 36 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINE
Vilagrad Winery Pinot Gris 2021; St Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 20 Cash Block Sauvignon Blanc 2021 and Vicar's Choice Pinot Gris 2021; Groco 2 x 64 Edge Sauvignon Blanc 2021 and 2 x Mastercraft…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £40 - £60
12 June 2023 , 17:00 BST
12 June 2023 , 17:00 BST
12 BOTTLES SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Lot 134 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Aberfeldy 12YO; The Glenturret Peat Smoked 10YO; The Glen Dronach Revival 15YO; The Knockdhu Distillery anCnoc 12YO; Grangestone Bourbon Cash Finish; Old Pulteney 12YO; Glenmorangie The Original 10YO…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 June 2023 , 17:00 BST
12 June 2023 , 17:00 BST

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