HOSPINIAN, Rudolf (1547-1626). De origine, progressu, usu et abusu templorum, Zurich, 1587 [bound with 2 other works by the same author, dated 1592 and 1593], folio, full contemporary vellum gilt. FIRST EDITIONS.
HOSPINIAN, Rudolf (1547-1626). De origine, progressu, usu et abusu…
HOSPINIAN, Rudolf [i.e. Rudolf WIRTH (1547-1626)].  De origine, progressu, usu et abusu templorum, ac rerum omnium ad templa pertinentium. "Tiguri" [i.e. Zurich]: "In officina Froschouiana," 1587,…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JONES, Paul (1921-97, illustrator). Flora Superba, London, 1971, folio, 16 coloured lithographed plates by Paul Jones, original half vellum by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 48 of 506 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
JONES, Paul (1921-97, illustrator). Flora Superba, London, 1971, folio, 16…
JONES, Paul (1921-97, illustrator).  Flora Superba. Selected and Painted by the Artist. Text by Wilfrid Blunt. Foreword by Sir George Taylor. London: The Tryon Gallery, 1971. Folio (528 x 370mm).…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
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
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 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
MANUSCRIPT, RECIPES & REMEDIES - A manuscript on paper of recipes and remedies, [late 18th-century/early 19th-century], 2 volumes, c.250-pages, small 4to, contemporary full vellum (rather worn). (2)
MANUSCRIPT, RECIPES & REMEDIES - A manuscript on paper of recipes and…
MANUSCRIPT, RECIPES & REMEDIES - A manuscript on paper of recipes and remedies, written in several different hands, two, three or four to a page, with an index on the front pastedown of one volume …
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980). A collection of corrected typescripts and letters, [late 1920s-after 1979]. 6 typed drafts of magazine articles with autograph annotations, together with 16 autograph and 3 typed letters, postcards and memoranda. (qty)
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980). A collection of corrected typescripts and…
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980).  A collection of corrected typescripts and letters, [late 1920s-after 1979]. 6 typed drafts of magazine articles with autograph annotations, together with 16 autograph and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980). A series of 38 autograph and typed letters, all but one signed ("Henry Miller", "Henry" etc.), to Zofia Slaboszowska, Pacific Palisades, 19 May 1965-13 November 1979, c.63 pages in total.
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980). A series of 38 autograph and typed letters, all…
MILLER, Henry (1891-1980).  A series of 38 autograph and typed letters, all but one signed ("Henry Miller", "Henry", "Heinrich von Mueller", "Heinrich der Knarr", "Henry-san", "Heinrich von Offenbach…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
OSBORNE, Francis (1593-1659). Advice to a Son. Or Directions for your better Conduct, Oxford & London, 1658, 2 parts in one volume, 12mo, 19th-century limp calf (rubbed, upper inner hinges broken).
OSBORNE, Francis (1593-1659). Advice to a Son. Or Directions for your…
OSBORNE [or OSBORN], Francis (1593-1659).  Advice to a Son. Or Directions for your better Conduct, Through the various and most important Encounters of this Life. Under these Generall Heads. I.…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
[PEPLER, H. D. C. (1878-1951)]. The Law the Lawyers Know About ... Witanbel Watloo, Ditchling, St. Dominic's Press, 1929, 16mo, 3 woodcut illustrations by Eric Gill and one by David Jones, contemporary morocco-backed boards by ROGER POWELL (see note).
[PEPLER, H. D. C. (1878-1951)]. The Law the Lawyers Know About ...…
[PEPLER, H. D. C. (1878-1951)].  The Law the Lawyers Know About ... Witanbel Watloo. Telegraphic Address of the L.C.C.. Ditchling: St. Dominic's Press, 1929. 16mo (125 x 95mm). 8-pages, 3 woodcut…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £80
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A COMPLETE RUN OF THE WORLD'S MOST CELEBRATED AND LONG-RUNNING SATIRICAL PERIODICAL, INCLUDING THE EXCEPTIONALLY SCARCE FIRST THREE NUMBERS, PRINTED ON YELLOW PAPER.
Private Eye, London, 1961-2024, numbers 1-1,620, 4to, original wrappers. A…
Private Eye. [London: various publishers], Friday 25th October 1961- March 2024. Numbers 1-1,620, 4to (300 x 210mm). The first 3 numbers printed in "off-set litho" on yellow paper, the remainder…
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 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: £60
Estimate: £70 - £100
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph, [?Geneva], 1759, 12mo, TITLE PRINTED IN RED, contemporary morocco. FIRST EDITION. VERY RARE. Please see the full description below.
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme…
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)].  Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph. [?Geneva: no publisher but [?]Gabriel Cramer], 1759. 12mo (139 x 80mm).…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A JAPANESE SINGLE FOLIOT KAKE DOKEI
Lot 1306 - Fine Clocks Sold
A JAPANESE SINGLE FOLIOT KAKE DOKEI
Early 18th Century
Surmounted by a deep bronze bell of thick gauge, secured by a twin-scroll nut, over a single foliot with 28 notches and shaped centre piece, with iron top and bottom plates between rectangular…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN EARLY VICTORIAN EBONISED SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PLATFORM ESCAPEMENT
Lot 1308 - Fine Clocks Sold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN EBONISED SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PLATFORM ESCAPEMENT
By De La Salle & Christie, Cannon St, London, circa 1840
The case with a recessed brass carrying handle, above a stepped moulded cornice and panel door with glazed arch, with chamfered edges, plain sides, on stepped base and brass ball feet ; the 3in…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £600 - £800
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE
Lot 1309 - Fine Clocks Unsold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE
By Birch, Fenchurch Street, London
The case with a swept top above a shaped glazed panel door, the sides each with an ormolu-outlined arched glazed panel and an arched hinged glazed back door, on stepped base and brass bun feet; the…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 1310 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL…
By Charles Haley, London
The case with arched pediment above a shaped glazed panel door, flanked to each side by a canted angle and ormolu-outlined glazed side panel, the restored 2 3/4in circular white enamel dial within a…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL MAHOGANY SMALL TIMEPIECE
Lot 1311 - Fine Clocks Unsold
AN EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL MAHOGANY SMALL TIMEPIECE
By Christopher Williamson, Royal Exchange, London
The arched case above a glazed arched door with shaped silvered angled surround, flanked by cluster columns, the sides each with an arched pierced panel, the 3 1/4in arched silvered dial with blued…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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 CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `LONGEVITY' DISH
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `LONGEVITY' DISH
Early 19th century
Painted with a central shou character surrounded by four registers of `om' motifs, 27.5cm diameter, wood stand (2)
Fine haircrack to rim, approx. 5cm length. Fine starcrack. Some light surface scratches and scuffs to the glaze
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £80 - £100
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI DISHES (2)
Lot 1082 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI DISHES (2)
Edo period, early 18th century
Each painted in the centre with chrysanthemums inside a panelled border enclosing ho-o birds, flowers and branches of prunus and pine, 28cm diameter
Some impurities to the glaze.Minor wear
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
Early 19th century
Depicting six figures and a dog out walking before a church and pagoda, trees in the background, within a wood framed carved with bats and branches of prunus blossom, 48cm by 66…
Some losses and wear to the panelMissing moulded edge down right hand side of frame. Two slips missing from reverse of frame
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
THREE CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE  PLATES (4)
THREE CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE PLATES (4)
Early Qianlong
Each painted with a central group of flowers inside a brown whorl border painted with flowering prunus, 22.5cm diameter; and a famille-verte plate, Kangxi, painted with a bird and…
One of the famille rose plates with a fine haircrack to the rim approx 4cm. length. Another has a haircrack across the centre, approx. 9cm length.The third has a haircrack to the rim, approx. 5cm…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST

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