A MID 18TH CENTURY WALNUT TWO DRAWER TOILET MIRROR (2)
A MID 18TH CENTURY WALNUT TWO DRAWER TOILET MIRROR (2)
38cm wide; 51cm high, together with a similar mahogany three drawer mirror, 48cm wide; 60cm high
Both suffer with old marks and scratches, the walnut toilet mirror suffers with splits to the moulding around the plate, has had some restoration to the left support where it joins the base, back…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
A 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER
A 17TH CENTURY OAK COFFER
With four linen fold panels, 116cm wide; 51cm deep; 71cm high
Condition report; signs of old worm on the legs, the feet are worn consistent with age and damp. Split in the lid all the way along (additional images to show this). The lock will need replacing the…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £200 - £300
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN GILT FRAMED ARCH TOPPED OVERMANTEL MIRROR
A VICTORIAN GILT FRAMED ARCH TOPPED OVERMANTEL MIRROR
With pierced acanthus frieze, 104cm wide; 167cm high
Minor chips and losses to the gilt towards the bottom section, top gilt section does have some loose sections and may need some attention, central shell decoration suffers with no losses. See…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £400
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
6 August 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF HEREND `MARKET GARDEN' PATTERN PORCELAIN (42)
A GROUP OF HEREND `MARKET GARDEN' PATTERN PORCELAIN (42)
20th century
Comprising; twelve custard cups and covers, 8.5cm high; two small leaf shaped dishes, 15cm length; four leaf shaped pickle dishes, 11cm length; two miniature posy vases, 6.25cm high; one…
One of the candlesticks has previously been restored through the stem and has now broken.One of the feet of the two-handled footed bowl has broken off and has a chip to its endOtherwise in overall…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £250 - £350
7 August 2024 , 13:00 BST
7 August 2024 , 13:00 BST
The Abu Album, 1895-96. Mhow, India: Herzog & Higgins, [1895-96], oblong 4to, 43 mounted photographs, with 2 additional photographs at the end including one of 2 schoolgirls' cricket teams, morocco. PRESENTATION COPY. RARE. With a related map. (2)
The Abu Album, 1895-96. Mhow, India: Herzog & Higgins, [1895-96], oblong…
The Abu Album, 1895-96. [Title on upper cover.] Mhow, Central India [now Dr. Ambedkar Nagar]: Herzog and Higgins, [1895-96]. Large oblong 4to (358 x 485mm), average size of photographs 280 x 210mm.…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
BENTHAM, Jeremy (1748-1832). Defence of Usury; Shewing the Impolicy of the Present Legal Restraints on the Terms of Pecuniary Bargains. ... To which is added, a Letter to Adam Smith, London, 1787, 8vo, contemporary half calf. FIRST EDITION.
BENTHAM, Jeremy (1748-1832). Defence of Usury; Shewing the Impolicy of the…
BENTHAM, Jeremy (1748-1832).  Defence of Usury; Shewing the Impolicy of the Present Legal Restraints on the Terms of Pecuniary Bargains. In a Series of Letters to a Friend. To which is added, a…
Hammer price: £4,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
BINDING - A fine illuminated manuscript in German on two vellum leaves, with wide painted decorative borders, folio (420 x 310mm), VERY FINELY BOUND in contemporary highly elaborate panelled armorial morocco with garnets. Please see the full description.
BINDING - A fine illuminated manuscript in German on two vellum leaves,…
BINDING - A fine illuminated manuscript in German on two vellum leaves, written on the rectos only, both leaves with wide painted decorative armorial, allegorical and foliate borders, one…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £800
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
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
BLOCH, Ernest (1880-1959). An important correspondence comprising c.120 autograph and typed letters, signed ("Ernest Bloch"), to Ernest Chapman, many with his replies, 1933-58.
BLOCH, Ernest (1880-1959). An important correspondence comprising c.120…
BLOCH, Ernest (1880-1959).  An important correspondence comprising c.120 autograph and typed letters, signed ("Ernest Bloch"), to Ernest Chapman, many with his replies, San Francisco, Paris, Châtel,…
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
BULOW, Hans von (1830-94). A series of 27 autograph letters, signed ("H. v. Bülow"), to Dr Carl Gille, Berlin, Munich and elsewhere, 18 November [1863] - 30 May 1869. In German. Together c.75 pages, mostly on his relations with Wagner and Liszt.
BULOW, Hans von (1830-94). A series of 27 autograph letters, signed ("H. v…
BULOW, Hans von (1830-94, German conductor, pianist and composer).  A series of 27 autograph letters, signed ("H. v. Bülow"), to Dr Carl Gille, Berlin, Munich and elsewhere, 18 November [1863] - 30…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
BUTTERFLIES, Indian - An album of original watercolours of Indian butterflies and moths mounted on paper, the images 130 x 95mm., inset into 38 thick card mounts, one on each side (some staining), 1868 and later, collected by Julius Barras.
BUTTERFLIES, Indian - An album of original watercolours of Indian…
BUTTERFLIES, Indian - An album of original watercolours of Indian butterflies and moths mounted on paper with watercolour backgrounds of flora, the images 130 x 95mm., each inset into 38 thick card…
Hammer price: £4,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
CARTER, Angela (1940-92). The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories, London, 1979. 8vo, original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, dust-jacket illustrated by Malcolm Ashman (the jacket very lightly browned at upper edge). FIRST EDITION.
CARTER, Angela (1940-92). The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories, London,…
CARTER, Angela (1940-92).  The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1979. 8vo (196 x 125mm). Half title. Original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, dust-jacket…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
CHOPPING, Richard (1917-2008). The Fly, London, 1965, 8vo, original blue cloth, dust-jacket designed by the author. FIRST EDITION.
CHOPPING, Richard (1917-2008). The Fly, London, 1965, 8vo, original blue…
CHOPPING, Richard (1917-2008).  The Fly. London: Secker & Warburg, 1965. 8vo (196 x130mm). Half title (some light spotting and browning to half title and title). Original navy blue cloth, spine…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £80
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
[DOWER, John (1825-1901). A New General Atlas, London, c.1840], 4to, 52 engraved maps (lacks title), contemporary roan (worn). Inscribed, "... from Dr Alexander Watson, R. N. One of the few things saved from H. M. S. 'Cormorant' when she sank ... 1859."
[DOWER, John (1825-1901). A New General Atlas, London, c.1840], 4to, 52…
[DOWER, John (1825-1901).  A New General Atlas of the World. London: Orr & Company, c.1840]. 4to (295 x 240mm). 51 engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, with an additional chart [not called for on…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
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
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Dr. No, London, 1958, 8vo, some marginal ink marks, original cloth with silhouette on the upper cover, dust-jacket by Pat Marriott. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S SIXTH BOND NOVEL, later issue dust-jacket. Gilbert A6.
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Dr. No, London, 1958, 8vo, some marginal ink marks…
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64).  Dr. No. London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. 8vo (189 x 125mm). Half title (ink lines in the form of a "V" to the upper margins and, on one occasion, the lower margin of most pages…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £500 - £800
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 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…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
GILL, Eric (1882-1940) & David JONES (1895-1974, illustrator). Christianity and Art, Abergavenny, Francis Walterson, 1927, 8vo, woodcut frontispiece by David Jones, original blue buckram. NUMBER 21 OF 200 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST.
GILL, Eric (1882-1940) & David JONES (1895-1974, illustrator).…
GILL, Eric (1882-1940) & David JONES (1895-1974, illustrator).  Christianity and Art. Capel-y-Ffin, Abergavenny: Francis Walterson, 1927 [but 1928]. 8vo (196 x 113mm). Half title, woodcut…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
GRAHAME, Kenneth (1859-1932). The Wind in the Willows, London, 1931, 4to, illustrations by E. H. Shepard, boards. 200 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR & ARTIST, ARTIST'S PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to the publisher, and further inscribed by the publisher.
GRAHAME, Kenneth (1859-1932). The Wind in the Willows, London, 1931, 4to,…
GRAHAME, Kenneth (1859-1932) & E. H. SHEPARD (1879-1976, illustrator).  The Wind in the Willows. London: Methuen & Co., 1931. 4to (227 x 182mm). Half title, woodcut publisher's device on the title,…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
HOWELL, James ([?]1594-1666). Londinopolis, London, 1657, folio, engraved portrait and double-page view of London, contemporary calf (with flaking and surface abrasion). FIRST EDITION, [?]PRESENTATION COPY.
HOWELL, James ([?]1594-1666). Londinopolis, London, 1657, folio, engraved…
HOWELL, James ([?]1594-1666).  Londinopolis; An Historicall Discourse or Perlustration of the City of London, the Imperial Chamber, and Chief Emporium of Great Britain: Whereunto is added another of…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JAMES, Henry (1843-1916). Typed letter, signed ("Henry James"), to Joseph Conrad, 21 Carlyle Mansions, London, 19 June 1913. Two-and-a-half-pages, 229 x 175mm; with a printed pamphlet, "Three letters from Henry James to Joseph Conrad" (London, 1926).
JAMES, Henry (1843-1916). Typed letter, signed ("Henry James"), to Joseph…
JAMES, Henry (1843-1916).  Typed letter, signed ("Henry James"), to Joseph Conrad, 21 Carlyle Mansions, London, 19 June 1913. Two-and-a-half-pages, 229 x 175mm; with a printed pamphlet, "Three…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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

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