LARKIN, Philip (1922-85). The North Ship, London, 1945, 8vo, original black cloth, dust-jacket. FIRST EDITION of the author's first book. Bloomfield A1a: "... it is not likely that the edition exceeded 500 copies."
LARKIN, Philip (1922-85). The North Ship, London, 1945, 8vo, original…
LARKIN, Philip (1922-85).  The North Ship. London: The Fortune Press, 1945, 8vo (188 x 130mm). Half title (some light spotting, more pronounced to the last few leaves). Original black cloth, spine…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, photographer). 12 fine albumen photographic prints by J. W. Lindt, 3 taken on board H.M.S. Dart, the remainder of scenes in New Guinea, mounted in an album. PRESENTATION COPY. Please see the full description below.
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, photographer). 12 fine albumen…
LINDT, John William (1845-1926, landscape and ethnographic photographer). 12 fine albumen photographic prints by John William Lindt comprising three taken on board the H.M.S. Dart and the remainder…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
MACDONALD, Isabel (dates unknown). The Fairy Tradition in the Highlands and Some Psychological Problems, Keighley, 1938, 8vo, original wrappers. FIRST EDITION, inscribed on the upper wrapper by the author. RARE.
MACDONALD, Isabel (dates unknown). The Fairy Tradition in the Highlands…
MACDONALD, Isabel (dates unknown).  The Fairy Tradition in the Highlands and Some Psychological Problems. Keighley: The Rydal Press, 1938 [from the imprint on the verso of title]. 8vo (182 x 125mm).…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £50 - £80
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
MITFORD, John (1782-1831). The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in The Navy, London, 1819, 8vo, 20 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Charles Williams (some spotting, staining and browning), contemporary diced calf gilt (rubbed). FIRST EDITION.
MITFORD, John (1782-1831). The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in The Navy,…
MITFORD, John (1782-1831).  The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in The Navy. A Poem in Four Cantos. With Notes. London: Published by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones (and others), 1819. 8vo (240 x 145mm). 20…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
NEW TESTAMENT, in Maori - Ko te Kawenata Hou o to Tatou Ariki o te Kai Whakaora o ihu Karaiti, London, 1852, 8vo, contemporary calf. Provenance: "Thomas Kerr, 'Pandora', Auckland, NZd., July 1853" (inscription on front free endpaper).
NEW TESTAMENT, in Maori - Ko te Kawenata Hou o to Tatou Ariki o te Kai…
NEW TESTAMENT, in Maori - Ko te Kawenata Hou o to Tatou Ariki o te Kai Whakaora o ihu Karaiti. He mea Whakamaori i te Reo Kariki. Ranana [i.e. London]: "He mea Ta i te Perehi o T. R. Harihona Raua ko…
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910). Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not, London, [1860], 8vo, table, original dark grey pebbled cloth gilt. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. RARE.
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910). Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What…
NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910).  Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not. London: Harrison, [1860]. 8vo (218 x 140mm). Table (some very light spotting and staining, a few darker spots).…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
NORTHUMBERLAND - Christopher SAXTON (c.1540-c.1610) & [John SPEED (c.1551-1629)].  Northumberland Truely Drawne & Described. Anno: 1642. [London: William Web], 1642 [but 1645], engraved map, 380 x 460mm., unframed. RARE.
NORTHUMBERLAND - Christopher SAXTON (c.1540-c.1610) & [John SPEED (c.1551…
NORTHUMBERLAND - Christopher SAXTON (c.1540-c.1610) & [John SPEED (c.1551-1629)].  Northumberland Truely Drawne & Described. Anno: 1642. Christophorus Saxton descripsit. [London: William Web], 1642 …
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £500 - £800
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
[SIBLY, Ebenezer (1751-1800), Carl LINNAEUS (1707-78)], and others.  An Universal System of Natural History, London, [?1794-1808], 14 volumes, 8vo, 401 engraved plates only, 112 hand-coloured, 85 folding, half calf gilt. Sold not subject to return. (14)
[SIBLY, Ebenezer (1751-1800), Carl LINNAEUS (1707-78)], and others. An…
[SIBLY, Ebenezer (1751-1800, editor), Carl LINNAEUS (1707-78)], and others.  [Volumes I - VII titled:] An Universal System of Natural History, including the Natural History of Man; The Orang-Outang;…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
The Lord of Hardivyle. An Historical Legend, [London], 1800, 12mo (lacks all before title and all after final text leaf), boards (rubbed). FIRST EDITION. RARE. With 8 other works in 11 vols. The lot sold not subject to return. (12)
The Lord of Hardivyle. An Historical Legend, [London], 1800, 12mo (lacks…
The Lord of Hardivyle. An Historical Legend of the Fourteenth Century. [London:] "Printed for W. Trespass, No. 31, St. Martin's Le-Grand. J. Rider, Printer, Little-Britain," 1800. 12mo (190 x 110mm).…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66). Brideshead Revisited, London, 1945, 8vo, original pink cloth, dust-jacket (torn with some loss at corners). FIRST EDITION.
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66). Brideshead Revisited, London, 1945, 8vo, original…
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66).  Brideshead Revisited. The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder. A Novel. London: Chapman & Hall, 1945. 8vo (185 x 120mm). Half title (some leaves with short…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £800
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
13 July 2023 , 01:00 BST
GREENWICH DAIRY MEAL “ALWAYS RIGHT LIKE GREENWICH TIME” ADVERTISING POSTER
GREENWICH DAIRY MEAL “ALWAYS RIGHT LIKE GREENWICH TIME” ADVERTISING POSTER
Framed, 47cm wide; 60cm high
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
`THE GALLEON' A CARTER, STABLER & ADAMS ARCHITECTURAL FAIENCE MODEL OF A GALLEON
`THE GALLEON' A CARTER, STABLER & ADAMS ARCHITECTURAL FAIENCE MODEL OF A…
Designed by Harold Stabler around 1925
Named `The Harry Page' and modelled at full sail on a stepped rectangular base, signed Poole to the stern, 52.5cm high
Provenance: Christie's London, 25 April, 2007, lot 3Chip to front of base, possibly done at time of manufacture, approx. 1.5cm by 1cm. Restoration to the yellow tip of the bowsprit at the front of…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
27 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
MARCIN CYBULSKI (POLISH, B. 1976) (4)
MARCIN CYBULSKI (POLISH, B. 1976) (4)
Mick Jagger mugshot
signed and numbered ‘Cybulski 1/1’ (lower right)
screenprint
100 x 70cm
(unframed)
together with Love in the time of Corona, Frank Sinatra, and Abstract Composition, screenprints…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £70
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
20 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
A MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
The 12 inch arched brass dial signed Thomas Harvey London, with twin train movement, striking on a bell, 195cm high
With two replacement lead weights, one winder, one spare bell, one pendulum Condition Report:We do not guarantee the working order of this clock or that it keeps good time. 
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
OF NAPOLEONIC INTEREST: A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF NAPOLEON III AND THE PRINCE IMPERIAL (2)
OF NAPOLEONIC INTEREST: A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHIC…
Circa 1870
With frames surmounted by crowns and mitres, beaded and moulded edges with ribbon tied oak leaves below, easel supports to the reverse, pencil inscription visible to the back of one,…
Provenance: A gift from Napoleon III to Robert Jope Slade (1828-1896), the Harbour Master of  Torquay, after his visit in 1871. Mr. Slade was also the committee secretary to the prestigious Torbay…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £200 - £400
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
21 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
To collect 11.7.23 * A MINTON MAJOLICA TILE JARDINIERE
A MINTON MAJOLICA TILE JARDINIERE
Circa 1870
Of square form, each side moulded and brightly coloured with a bird on a fruiting branch, a bird in a nest, two young birds in a nest and mother feeding its young, zinc lined interior and…
The tiles are in overall good condition with some crazing and minor specking to the glaze. The zinc has oxidised through time
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES TITLED `EARTH' AND `WATER' (2)
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES TITLED `EARTH' AND `WATER' (2)
Early 19th century
The former as a young man with a spade, `Water' as a young woman standing beside a well, each on square titled bases, each approx. 20cm high
Earth- some flaking to the enamels. Minor chip to back of spade. Shallow chips around base.Water- restoration to left hand. Loss to tip of right forefinger, done at time of manufacture. Some small…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £120 - £180
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
22 June 2023 , 01:00 BST
AN ART DECO DIAMOND SET LADY'S BRACELET WRISTWATCH
AN ART DECO DIAMOND SET LADY'S BRACELET WRISTWATCH
The movement case decorated with diamonds and ornate engraving and the bracelet strap set with graduating old cut diamonds (two lacking), with a tongue and clip clasp and two safety catches, length…
Condition report - Movement and time has not been tested.General good condition, one diamond lacking near the clasp. Minor scratches to metal, case back opens easily.
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £700 - £900
18 May 2023 , 17:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 17:00 BST
A BENTLEY AUTOMATIC STEEL CASED GENTLEMAN'S LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH
A BENTLEY AUTOMATIC STEEL CASED GENTLEMAN'S LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH
The signed silvered dial with three subsidiary dials, outer tachymetre scale, day and date aperture, detailed Chronograph Automatic, the caseback with a sapphire crystal revealing the automatic…
Condition Report: Diameter of case 4cm, watch stops and starts erratically, we are unable to guarantee the regularity of time keeping. Watch, watch case, dial and dial cover are in good condition, no…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 May 2023 , 17:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
By W & S Jones, Holborn, London
The arched pediment above a signed silvered scale, with vernier, exposed tube and domed reservoir cover94cm highCondition reportIn original condition.  The silvering to the scale is worn, showing…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A FRENCH GILTBRASS CLOISONNE DECORATED ANGLAISE RICHE CASED PETITE SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK
A FRENCH GILTBRASS CLOISONNE DECORATED ANGLAISE RICHE CASED PETITE…
With sweep centre seconds, for the Chinese market, circa 1900
The case with powder blue and cream enamelled ground, bevelled glass panels, the dial with a cloisonne surround enclosing an annular cream enamel chapter ring, gilt centre, sweep centre hand and an…
Hammer price: £12,000
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A RARE AND UNUSUAL ENGRAVED GILTBRASS STRUT TIMEPIECE
A RARE AND UNUSUAL ENGRAVED GILTBRASS STRUT TIMEPIECE
By Edward Winter Robins, London, 28 Queens Road, Bayswater, No 2878, circa 1860, in the style of Thomas Cole
Of shaped outline and engraved allover with foliage, signed silvered dial and blued steel spade hands with German Gothic chapters, the movement stamped 2878 with a lever escapement and plain steel…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GOOD FRENCH ORMOLU AND SEVRES STYLE CLOCK GARNITURE
A GOOD FRENCH ORMOLU AND SEVRES STYLE CLOCK GARNITURE
Circa 1875
The clock raised with a twin handled baluster vase, painted and ‘jewelled’ with an oval of figures, its reverse with a reserve of summer flowers, on a bleu Celeste ground, the stepped base containing…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A RARE AND UNUSUAL GEORGE I EBONY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK WITH REVOLVING SPHERICAL MOON PHASE AND AGE OF THE MOON INDICATION
A RARE AND UNUSUAL GEORGE I EBONY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK WITH REVOLVING…
By Joseph Williamson, London
The case with a caddy top and triple knopped handle, above an arched glazed door with fret spandrels, an arched glass panel to each door, on a stepped base and glazed back door, with 7in arched brass…
Hammer price: £10,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
17 May 2023 , 01:00 BST

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