BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty ... Including an Account of the Mutiny, London, 1792, 4to, 7 plates and charts (lacks portrait of Bligh), contemporary paper-backed boards. FIRST EDITION.
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's…
BLIGH, William (1754-1817).  A Voyage to the South Sea, Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for the Purpose of Conveying the Bread-Fruit Tree to the West Indies, in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty,…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £500 - £800
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924). Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to [Edward] Garnett, [n.p.], 13 February [1897]. Six-pages, 159 x 100mm, on a bifolium and a singleton. On his pleasure at an acknowledgement from Henry James. (6)
CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924). Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to …
CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924).  Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to [Edward] Garnett, n.p., 13 February [1897]. Six-pages, 159 x 100mm, on a bifolium and a singleton. On his pleasure at an…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
EMERSON, Peter Henry (1856-1936). Wild Life on a Tidal Water, London, 1890, 4to, 30 photogravure plates, folding chart, original buckram gilt (spine and corners rubbed). FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 21 OF 500 COPIES. RARE. With 3 medals awarded to Emerson. (4)
EMERSON, Peter Henry (1856-1936). Wild Life on a Tidal Water, London, 1890…
EMERSON, Peter Henry (1856-1936, photographer).  Wild Life on a Tidal Water. The Adventures of a House-Boat and her Crew ... Illustrated with Thirty Photo-Etchings by P. H. Emerson and T. F. Goodall …
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz", Falls Village, CT, New Haven, CT, New York City, and Stockbridge, MA, 1939-55. (15)
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two…
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956, German-American expressionist painter).  A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz"…
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOYCE, James (1882-1941). Ulysses, Paris, "Published for the Egoist Press, London, by John Rodker, Paris," 1922, 4to, original blue wrappers. FIRST EDITION, second printing [see note]. NO. 1,125 OF 2,000 COPIES "ON HANDMADE PAPER." Slocum & Cahoon A18.
JOYCE, James (1882-1941). Ulysses, Paris, "Published for the Egoist Press,…
JOYCE, James (1882-1941).  Ulysses. Paris/Dijon: "Published for the Egoist Press, London, by John Rodker, Paris," [colophon: "Printed by Maurice Darantiere at Dijon, France"], [October] 1922. 4to …
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £500 - £800
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). 23 autograph letters and cards, signed, and 5 typed letters, signed ("Rudyard Kipling", "Ruddy"), to Edward ("Teddy" or "Ted") Price or to Teddy's mother, Sarah (six letters), Bateman's, and elsewhere, 1900-35.
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). 23 autograph letters and cards, signed, and…
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936).  23 autograph letters and cards, signed, and 5 typed letters, signed ("Rudyard Kipling", "Ruddy"), to Edward ("Teddy" or "Ted") Price or to Teddy's mother, Sarah (six…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861, four-pages, 180 x 225mm, illustrated with two self-caricatures.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861. Four…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Hallam Tennyson, Varese and Monte Generoso, 16 and 21 September 1880. Four-pages, 210 x 130mm and 262 x 205mm, illustrated with a self-caricature of Lear as a bird.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Hallam Tennyson, Varese and Monte Generoso, 16 and 21 September 1880. Four-pages, 210 x 130mm and 262 x 205mm,…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LISZT, Franz (1811-86). Autograph letter, signed ("F. Liszt"), to Hector Berlioz, Eiken, 20 August 1851. In French. Three-pages, 209 x 134mm, on blue paper, bifolium, on staging Berlioz's opera "Benvenuto Cellini" at Weimar.
LISZT, Franz (1811-86). Autograph letter, signed ("F. Liszt"), to Hector…
LISZT, Franz (1811-86).  Autograph letter, signed ("F. Liszt"), to Hector Berlioz, Eiken, 20 August 1851. In French. Three-pages, 209 x 134mm, on blue paper, bifolium; [with] a letter addressed to…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
PHOTOGRAPHY, REFERENCE - A collection of 9 modern reference books on photography. Please see the full listing below. (9)
PHOTOGRAPHY, REFERENCE - A collection of 9 modern reference books on…
PHOTOGRAPHY, REFERENCE - A collection of 9 modern reference books on photography, namely, Peter Turner & Richard Wood's P. H. Emerson. Photographer of Norfolk (London, 1974), Nancy Newhall's P. H.…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator). Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, London, 1917, 4to, 13 mounted coloured plates by Arthur Rackham, original buckram. FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 92 OF 525 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator). Little Brother & Little Sister…
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator).  Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm. London: Constable & Co. Ltd., 1917. 4to (295 x 230mm). Half title, mounted coloured…
Hammer price: £250
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols. including one duplicate, 8vo, original cloth; and 3 others by the same author. ALL FIRST EDITIONS, in dust-jackets, two inscribed by the author. Please see the full listing below. (14)
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols.…
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). The Alms for Oblivion sequence, listed in order of the date of publication, comprising: The Rich Pay Late (London, 1964), Friends in Low Places (London, 1965), The Sabre…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
RUSSELL, Bertrand (1872-1970). Satan in the Suburbs & Other Stories, London, 1953, 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION of the author's first collection of short stories. With 4 other books by Russell and one by W. H. Auden, FIRST EDITIONS. (6)
RUSSELL, Bertrand (1872-1970). Satan in the Suburbs & Other Stories,…
RUSSELL, Bertrand (1872-1970).  Satan in the Suburbs and Other Stories. London: The Bodley Head, 1953. 8vo (200 x 130mm). Half title, illustrations by Asgeir Scott, one-page of publisher's…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and elsewhere, 1954-64. Together c.80-pages, various sizes. (c.80-pages)
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters,…
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80).  24 autograph letters and 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Kent, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63). 18 original drawings, in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour, [n.d.]. Various sizes, from c.115 x 85mm to 178 x 230mm, six in pencil, one in watercolour, 11 in pen and ink.
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63). 18 original drawings, in pencil,…
THACKERAY, William Makepeace (1811-63).  18 original drawings, in pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour, [n.d.]. Various sizes, from c.115 x 85mm to 178 x 230mm, six in pencil, one in watercolour, 11…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On arrangements for his famous concert at St. Gallen with Liszt.
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W."…
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83).  Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A REGULATOR MOVEMENT
Lot 1265 - Fine Clocks Sold
A REGULATOR MOVEMENT
Unsigned, 20th Century
Weight driven, with 10 1/2in circular silvered dial with sweep central minute dial and subsidiaries for second and hour, with four plain pillars, screwed, maintaining power, deadbeat escapement, with…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH SULLY’S ESCAPEMENT
Lot 1315 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH SULLY’S ESCAPEMENT
The bell top pediment with four urn finials, above the door with a pair of caryatids and arched glazed panel with two pierced spandrels, the sides each with a brass carrying handle and glazed panel,…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD-OUTLINED STRIKING AND REPEATING BRACKET CLOCK
Lot 1316 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD-OUTLINED STRIKING AND REPEATING…
By Thomas Wightman, London, circa 1810
The arched case surmounted by a brass handle above pierced brass ‘fish-scale’ panels, the front with a brass bezel and convex glass, above the circular signed 8in white-painted dial with trefoil…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £500 - £800
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LATE WILLIAM IV / EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET
Lot 1320 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE WILLIAM IV / EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET
By James Moore French, Royal Exchange, London, circa 1840
The clock case of shaped outline and with a carved profile to the front edge, brass bezel with bevelled glass above the 8 1/4in circular white-painted signed dial, with pierced brass 'Breguet' moon…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Lot 1331 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH…
Retailed by L. Vrard & Co, Shang-Hai, circa 1890
With a finely engraved Gorge-type case, bevelled oval top glass, the white enamel dial, signed, with sweep centre seconds and alarm subsidiary, the twin train movement with original silvered platform…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
Lot 1139 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A LARGE CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE
Probably Han dynasty
The powerful body hollow moulded, lacking legs, 42cm by 34 cm. Purchased from the Empress Place Singapore in 1990, with certificate (2)
Some overall wear, but generally in good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A 9CT GOLD ST CHRISTOPHER PENDANT AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)
A 9CT GOLD ST CHRISTOPHER PENDANT AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)
The St Christopher pendant London 1954, weight 5 grams, also a small pendant locket designed as a mussel shell, a spherical compass pendant, a turquoise pendant, a paste fob seal and an oval pendant…
Condition ReportThe glass oval pendant has had sellotape on it in the past,  it does not stay shut, so will need a new clasp.  The hinge is lose, the fRame of the pendant is very worn and scratched.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GARNET AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
A GARNET AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
With central oval garnet cabochon with leaf motif enamel to the edges, with a pear cut garnet cabochon drop, integrated on a rope chain, with a bolt ring clasp stamped for 9ct, approximately 45cm in…
CONDITION REPORTChain looks to be a replacement from the original pendant
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST

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