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
WASSERMANN, Jakob (1873-1934). Autograph letter, signed ("Jakob Wassermann"), dated 27 November 1921, two-pages, in German, to "Hedwig". Wasserman gives a detailed account of his visit to Hermann Hesse at Montagnola.
WASSERMANN, Jakob (1873-1934). Autograph letter, signed ("Jakob Wassermann…
WASSERMANN, Jakob (1873-1934, prolific German writer and novelist).  Autograph letter, signed ("Jakob Wassermann"), dated 27 November 1921, two-pages, in German, to "Hedwig". Wasserman, giving a…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London, 1947, 8vo, original buckram. Provenance: "Kim" Philby (label). With two inscriptions ([?]to Philby) signed "B."
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London,…
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951).  Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus ... With an Introduction by Bertrand Russell, F.R.S. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & So., Ltd, 1947. 8vo (223 x 133mm). Half…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
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 CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
Lot 1077 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE MINIATURE GARDEN SEAT
19th century
The sides pierced with cash and enamelled with a bird in flowering branches, the top painted with flowers on a blue ground, 22cm high
Overall in good condition with a tiny amount of wear
Estimate: £500 - £700
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
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Lot 1097 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Late 18th/early 19th century
The sides enamelled with the Immortals and two deer beneath a pine tree, 30.25cm high
The base has previously been drilled for electricity and has now been well restored. Some typical cracks to the enamel above the foot. 
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
Lot 1128 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CHINESE STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
Early 20th century
painted with pheasants perched on rocks amongst flowering shrubs, 27cm high
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A TIBETAN WHITE METAL AND GILT-METAL BELT AND CHAIN
A TIBETAN WHITE METAL AND GILT-METAL BELT AND CHAIN
Late 19th/early 20th century
The belt applied with five openwork white metal rectangular plaques, the white metal chain inlaid with coloured stones and suspending a gilt-metal Kirtimukha with bead…
Some losses to the beads on the first chain. Otherwise in overall good condition
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST

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