FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Casino Royale, London, 1953, 8vo, original black cloth (without the dust-jacket, but supplied in modern facsimile). FIRST EDITION. With 2 other books by Fleming, both in facsimile dust-jackets. (3)
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Casino Royale, London, 1953, 8vo, original black…
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64).  Casino Royale. London: Jonathan Cape, 1953. 8vo (190 x 125mm). Half title (quite heavy spotting to the front and rear endpapers and half title, some mainly marginal spotting…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Live and Let Die, London, 1954, 8vo, original black cloth, dust-jacket (jacket in second state). FIRST EDITION OF THE SECOND OF THE AUTHOR'S JAMES BOND NOVELS. Gilbert A2.
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Live and Let Die, London, 1954, 8vo, original…
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64).  Live and Let Die. London: Jonathan Cape, 1954. 8vo (189 x 125mm). Half title. Original black cloth with blind-stamped circular device to the upper cover, the spine lettered…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Magical Car. Adventure Number One [Number Two, Number Three], London, 1964-65, 3 volumes, 4to, illustrations by John Burningham, original pictorial boards, vol. II with dust-jacket. FIRST EDITIONS. (3)
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64). Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Magical Car.…
FLEMING, Ian (1908-64).  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Magical Car. Adventure Number One [Number Two, Number Three]. London: Jonathan Cape, Ltd., 1964-65. 3 volumes, 4to (231 x 158mm). Illustrations,…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
FYFE, Andrew (1754-1824). A System of the Anatomy of the Human Body ... Fourth Edition, Edinburgh, 1820, Volume One only (of 3), 4to, 63 engraved plates, some hand-coloured (stained), half roan (worn). Sold not subject to return.
FYFE, Andrew (1754-1824). A System of the Anatomy of the Human Body ...…
FYFE, Andrew (1754-1824, the elder).  A System of the Anatomy of the Human Body ... Fourth Edition, Considerably Enlarged and Improved. Edinburgh: Sold by Adam Black (and others), 1820. Volume One…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933). The Dark Flower, London, 1913, 8vo, original cloth. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "Conrad Ackner, Cordially, John Galsworthy." With 4 other books by Galsworthy, all PRESENTATION COPIES to Conrad Ackner. (5)
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933). The Dark Flower, London, 1913, 8vo, original…
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933).  The Dark Flower. London: William Heinemann, 1913. 8vo (184 x 120mm). 7-pages of publisher's advertisements at the front, half title (a few small stains and spots).…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
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
[GILLRAY, James (1757-1815)]. A collection of 45 "suppressed" plates on 23 sheets, engraved by Hannah Humphrey after James Gillray, variously dated in the plates 1779-1804 [but re-issued by Henry G. Bohn c.1851], folio, red morocco portfolio, with catch.
[GILLRAY, James (1757-1815)]. A collection of 45 "suppressed" plates on 23…
[GILLRAY, James (1757-1815)].  A collection of 45 "suppressed" plates on 23 sheets, etched and engraved by Hannah Humphrey after James Gillray, variously dated in the plates 1779-1804 [but re-issued…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £500 - £800
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
GREEN, William (dates unknown). The Spirit of Information, a Compilation Replete with Correct and Useful Tables, and with a Fund of Curious and Original Intelligence, London, 1823, 8vo, 4 engraved plans, marbled boards (rebacked). [?]FIRST EDITION. RARE.
GREEN, William (dates unknown). The Spirit of Information, a Compilation…
GREEN, William (dates unknown).  The Spirit of Information, a Compilation Replete with Correct and Useful Tables, and with a Fund of Curious and Original Intelligence. London: "Printed for the Author…
Estimate: £200 - £300
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
JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84) - Johnsoniana, London, John Murray, 1836, 8vo, engraved plates, FINELY BOUND in half tan morocco by Zaehnsdorf. With a one-page autograph letter from John Murray IV loosely-inserted. FIRST EDITION.
JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84) - Johnsoniana, London, John Murray, 1836, 8vo,…
JOHNSON, Samuel (1709-84) - Johnsoniana; or, Supplement to Boswell: being, Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr Johnson. London: John Murray, 1836. 8vo (222 x 140mm). Engraved frontispiece, additional…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOHNSTON, Alexander Keith (1804-71). The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, London, 1869, folio, 48 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, modern buckram.
JOHNSTON, Alexander Keith (1804-71). The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography,…
JOHNSTON, Alexander Keith (1804-71).  The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography. London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1869. Folio (493 x 330mm). 48 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline (some…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £70 - £100
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
LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-95). Fables Choisies, Bouillon, 1776, 4 volumes, 8vo, frontispiece and 248 engraved plates, contemporary calf. With 2 early 19th-century editions of French works in 7 vols. (11)
LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-95). Fables Choisies, Bouillon, 1776, 4 volumes…
LA FONTAINE, Jean de (1621-95).  Fables Choisies, mises en vers. Bouillon: "Aux Dépens de la Société Typographique," 1776. 4 volumes, 8vo (205 x 125mm). Half titles, engraved frontispiece and 248…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
LAW - Lord DENNING (1899-1999). The Discipline of Law, London, 1979, 8vo, original cloth, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY inscribed to Desmond Ackner. With 9 other books. Please see the full listing below. (10)
LAW - Lord DENNING (1899-1999). The Discipline of Law, London, 1979, 8vo,…
LAW - Lord DENNING (i.e. Alfred Thompson "Tom" DENNING, Baron DENNING (1899-1999)), and others.  The Discipline of Law. London: Butterworths, 1979. 8vo (215 x 140mm). Half title, one full-page…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
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
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Mrs Digby Wyatt, Nice, 14 March 1865. Four-pages, 133 x 207mm, illustrated with three caricature drawings.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Mrs Digby Wyatt, Nice, 14 March 1865. Four-pages, 133 x 207mm. Illustrated with three caricature drawings, depicting…
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 Mrs Digby Wyatt, San Remo, 6 February 1871. Two-pages, 210 x 265mm, illustrated with three self-caricature drawings.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Mrs Digby Wyatt, San Remo, 6 February 1871. Two-pages, 210 x 265mm, illustrated with three self-caricature drawings…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MALORY, Thomas (1416-71) & Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-98, illustrator). The Birth, Life and Acts of King Arthur, New York, 1927, 4to, illustrations, buckram, DUST-JACKET, third edition, ONE OF 1,600 COPIES. With 3 works in 4 vols., and another jacket. (6)
MALORY, Thomas (1416-71) & Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-98, illustrator). The…
MALORY, Thomas (1416-71) & Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-98, illustrator).  The Birth, Life and Acts of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table. New York: E. P. Dutton and Company, 1927. 4to…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80). A collection of fifteen autograph letters and postcards, signed, and seven typed letters, signed, to Count Giacomo Antonini, dated between 1967-77. A correspondence which starts formally but grows in warmth and candour.
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80). A collection of fifteen autograph letters and…
MANNING, Olivia (1908-80).  A collection of fifteen autograph letters and postcards, signed, and seven typed letters, signed, to Count Giacomo Antonini, dated between 1967-77. A correspondence which…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST

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