SPEED, John (1552-1629). Oxfordshire described, [London, 1676], hand-coloured engraved map, inset bird's-eye-view of Oxford, 18 college coats-of-arms in the borders (some light staining at the centrefold), 385 x 525mm., framed and glazed. A FINE COPY.
SPEED, John (1552-1629). Oxfordshire described, [London, 1676], hand…
SPEED, John (1552-1629).  Oxfordshire described with ye Citie and the Armes of the Colledges of ye famous University. A. 1605. [London:] "Performed by John Speede and are to be sold by Thomas Bassett…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
SPEED, John (1552-1629). Sussex described, [London], George Humble, [c.1627], hand-coloured engraved map of Sussex, inset bird's-eye-view of Chichester (browned, trimmed close to engraved frame, repairs at centrefold), 390 x 510mm., framed and glazed.
SPEED, John (1552-1629). Sussex described, [London], George Humble, [c…
SPEED, John (1552-1629).  Sussex Described and divided into Rapes with the situation of Chichester the cheife [sic] citie thereof. [London:] George Humble, [c.1627]. Hand-coloured engraved map of…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
STANLEY, H. M. (1841-1904). How I Found Livingstone, London, 1872, large 8vo, portrait frontispiece, 4 maps, 28 plates, cloth. FIRST EDITION. With D. & C. Livingstone's Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi (London, 1865, lacks map, cloth). (2)
STANLEY, H. M. (1841-1904). How I Found Livingstone, London, 1872, large…
STANLEY, Henry Morton (1841-1904).  How I Found Livingstone; Travels, Adventures, and Discoveries in Central Africa; including Four Months' Residence with Dr. Livingstone. London: Sampson Low,…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
The Studio. An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art, 1893-1914, volumes 1, 5, 8, 10, 23, 25-26, 33-62 (only), 4to, illustrations, original cloth. Volume 33 includes an original coloured lithograph of James McNeill Whistler's "The Purple Cap." (38)
The Studio. An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art, 1893-1914,…
The Studio. An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art. London: Offices of The Studio, 1893-1914. Volumes 1, 5, 8, 10, 23, 25-26, 33-62 (only), 4to (280 x 210mm). Half titles, titles printed in…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
TAUNT, H. W. (1842-1922). A New Map [in book form] of the River Thames, Oxford, [c.1884], 8vo, Woodburytype frontispiece, folding table, 33 double-page maps incorporating 97 Woodburytype views, advertisements, original pictorial roan gilt. Fifth edition.
TAUNT, H. W. (1842-1922). A New Map [in book form] of the River Thames,…
TAUNT, Henry William (1842-1922).  A New Map [in book form] of the River Thames, from Thames Head to London, (On a Scale of Two Inches to a Mile,) From Entirely New Surveys Finished During the Summer…
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THAMES SHIPPING - The United Society of River Thames Ship Caulkers' Book of Prices, [?]London, 1824, 12mo, wrappers. RARE. With A Scale of Prices for Job Work, On Old Ships (London, 1825, 8vo, contemporary calf, rebacked). (2)
THAMES SHIPPING - The United Society of River Thames Ship Caulkers' Book…
THAMES SHIPPING - The United Society of River Thames Ship Caulkers' Book of Prices. [?London: no publisher], November 10, 1824. Square 12mo (105 x 92mm). 20-pages. Contemporary [or ?original] plain…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1797, folio, 10 fine illustrations engraved by F. Bartolozzi and P. W Tomkins after W. Hamilton (lacks the frontispiece, some leaves browned), contemporary calf gilt. With 2 other books. (3)
THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1797, folio, 10 fine…
THOMSON, James (1700-48).  The Seasons ... Illustrated with Engravings by F. Bartolozzi, R. A. and P. W. Tomkins ... from Original Pictures Painted for the Work by W. Hamilton. London: Printed for P.…
Hammer price: £25
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through the Northern Parts of England, and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland, London, 1804, 4to, 16 hand-coloured plates, modern burgundy half morocco. FIRST EDITION.
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through the Northern Parts…
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823).  A Sporting Tour through the Northern Parts of England, and Great Part of the Highlands of Scotland; including Remarks on English and Scottish Landscape, and General…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of France, London, 1806, 2 volumes, 4to, portrait of the author, 53 plates, most aquatints, VERY FINELY BOUND in contemporary green morocco decorated in gilt and blind. FIRST EDITION. (2)
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823). A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of…
THORNTON, Thomas (1757-1823).  A Sporting Tour through Various Parts of France, in the Year 1802: including a Concise Description of the Sporting Establishments, Mode of Hunting, and Other Field…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, London, 1962-63, 3 volumes, 8vo, maps, 3 folding, original red cloth, dust-jackets, card slipcase. FIRST EDITIONS, the thirteenth, tenth and ninth impressions respectively. (3)
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, London, 1962-63, 3…
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. (1892-1973).  The Lord of the Rings. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1962-63. 3 volumes, 8vo (222 x 145mm). Half titles, full-page map printed in red and black in volume one, 3…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82). Travelling Sketches, London, 1866, 8vo, original red cloth gilt, modern slipcase. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. With 12 other works in 19 volumes. (20)
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82). Travelling Sketches, London, 1866, 8vo,…
TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-82).  Travelling Sketches ... [Reprinted from the "Pall Mall" Gazette.]. London: Chapman and Hall, 1866. 8vo (190 x 128mm). 24-pages of publisher's advertisements, dated…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843). History of the Discovery of America, of the Landings of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians, Boston, 1819, 8vo, folding hand-coloured woodcut frontispiece, 2 plates, calf.
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843). History of the Discovery of America, of the…
TRUMBULL, Henry (1781-1843).  History of the Discovery of America, of the Landings of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians, in New-England, From…
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VASNETSOV, Viktor (1848-1926, artist). [In Cyrillic:] "Menu for the Coronation Banquet of the Emperor Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna", 1896, chromolithograph printed in gold and colours, 770 x 220mm., framed and glazed. With 7 others similar. (8)
VASNETSOV, Viktor (1848-1926, artist). [In Cyrillic:] "Menu for the…
VASNETSOV, Viktor (1848-1926, artist), and others.  [In Cyrillic:] "Menu for the Coronation Banquet of the Emperor Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna", 14th May, 1896, chromolithograph printed in…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Asiæ nova delineatio, [Amsterdam: c.1670], hand-coloured engraved map, 435 x 535mm., framed and glazed. With 7 other miscellaneous maps, all framed and glazed. (8)
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Asiæ nova delineatio, [Amsterdam: c.1670],…
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79).  Asiæ nova delineatio. [Amsterdam: c.1670]. Hand-coloured engraved map of Asia, allegorical title cartouche (some light browning and marginal staining), 435 x 535mm.,…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £400 - £600
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula, [Amsterdam, c.1695], hand-coloured twin-hemisphere world map, with California as an island, Australia and Tasmania with partial outlines, 425 x 525mm., framed and glazed. A FINE COPY.
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79). Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula, …
VISSCHER, Nicolaes (1618-79).  Novissima totius terrarum orbis tabula ... cum Privilegio Ordin: General: Belgii Foederati. [Amsterdam: c.1695]. Hand-coloured engraved twin-hemispherical world map…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960). The Gadfly, New York, "Grosset & Dunlap Publishers", [?]1897 [but later, see note below], 8vo, burgundy buckram. PRESENTATION COPY, the front free endpaper inscribed, "Mrs Lionel True's book, 20 Dec. '34. E. L. Voynich."
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960). The Gadfly, New York, "Grosset & Dunlap…
VOYNICH, Ethel Lilian (1864-1960, née BOOLE).  The Gadfly. New York: "Grosset & Dunlap Publishers" [on verso of title: Henry Holt & Co.], [?]1897 [but later, see note]. 8vo (187 x 125mm). Half title,…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
[WALDSEEMULLER, Martin (c.1470-1520)]. Tabula Moderna. Norbegie et Gottie, [Strasbourg, 1520], woodcut map of Scandinavia, 320 x 580mm., framed and glazed. AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, BRIGHT COPY. Ginsberg 5.
[WALDSEEMULLER, Martin (c.1470-1520)]. Tabula Moderna. Norbegie et Gottie,…
[WALDSEEMULLER, Martin (c.1470-1520)].  Tabula Moderna. Norbegie et Gottie. [Strasbourg:  Johann Schott, 1520]. Woodcut map of Scandinavia, with one line of text to the right-hand side of the map …
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £500 - £800
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
WALPOLE-BOND, John (1878-1958). A History of Sussex Birds, London, 1938, 3 volumes, 4to, 53 coloured plates by Philip Rickman, original brown buckram gilt (spines faded, some rubbing to covers, without the dust-jackets). FIRST EDITION. (3)
WALPOLE-BOND, John (1878-1958). A History of Sussex Birds, London, 1938, 3…
WALPOLE-BOND, John (1878-1958).  A History of Sussex Birds. London: H. F. & G. Witherby Ltd., 1938. 3 volumes, 4to (246 x 185mm). Half titles, titles printed in red and black, 53 coloured plates by…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £70 - £100
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
WILSON, Charles William (1836-1905, editor). Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt, London: J. S. Virtue and Co., [1881-84], 4 volumes, 4to, engraved titles with vignettes, 39 engraved plates, illustrations, contemporary half roan. FIRST EDITION. (4)
WILSON, Charles William (1836-1905, editor). Picturesque Palestine, Sinai…
WILSON, Charles William (1836-1905, editor).  Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt ... Assisted by the Most Eminent Palestine Explorers. London: J. S. Virtue and Co., [1881-84]. 4 volumes, 4to (323…
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
WINANS, Walter (1852-1920). The Sporting Rifle, New York, 1908, 4to, engraved portrait frontispiece, photographed plates, 5 folding diagrams, FINELY BOUND in later full red crushed morocco, slipcase. FIRST EDITION.
WINANS, Walter (1852-1920). The Sporting Rifle, New York, 1908, 4to,…
WINANS, Walter (1852-1920).  The Sporting Rifle. The Shooting of Big and Little Game together with a Description of the Principal Classes of Sporting Weapons. New York: G. P. Putnam's, 1908. 4to (265…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
16 July 2025 , 01:00 BST
A SMALL GROUP OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PAINTED WITH LANDSCAPES (4)
A SMALL GROUP OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PAINTED WITH LANDSCAPES …
Late 19th century
Comprising a slender baluster vase and matched cover, four character Kangxi mark, 38cm high; a small crackle glazed vase, 20.25cm high and jar, 14cm high
Vase and a matched cover- vase with glued repairs, chip and haircrack to the rim. The cover with shallow rim chipVase- Some repair and cracks to the rim and neckJar- overall in good condition
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
TWO CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CANTED RECTANGULAR DISHES (2)
TWO CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CANTED RECTANGULAR DISHES (2)
Qianlong
The first painted with a mother and child in a landscape, the second painted with a river landscape, each 33cm wide
The first with a shallow rim chip, approx. 1cm by 0.3cm. Minor glaze fritting to the rim.The second with some typical glaze fritting around the rim
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
TWO JAPANESE CLOISONNE DISHES AND A BOTTLE VASE (3)
TWO JAPANESE CLOISONNE DISHES AND A BOTTLE VASE (3)
Meiji period
Each of the dishes decorated with a central ho-ho bird inside a panelled border, the bottle vase with lappets enclosing mythical creatures, dishes 30cm diameter, vase 31.5cm high
Dishes- overall in good condition with some tiny losses of enamel and some verdigris around the rims.Bottle vase- bruise to the neck with a small loss of enamel. 
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £200
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE CIRCULAR TWO-HANDLED BOWL, COVER AND STAND (4)
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE CIRCULAR TWO-HANDLED BOWL, COVER AND STAND (4)
19th century
Each piece painted with figures alternating with flowers, vases, scrolls and insects, the bowl set with entwined handles and fruit knop, bowl 18cm across handles, stand 21cm diameter;…
Bowl- shallow chip to outer rim, approx. 0.5cm. square. Shallow chip to inside of footrim, approx. 1cm by 0.5cm. Haircrack to the rim, approx. 1.5cm length. Some wear to the gilding Cover- Five…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £200
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST
25 June 2025 , 01:00 BST

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