[DOWER, John (1825-1901). A New General Atlas, London, c.1840], 4to, 52 engraved maps (lacks title), contemporary roan (worn). Inscribed, "... from Dr Alexander Watson, R. N. One of the few things saved from H. M. S. 'Cormorant' when she sank ... 1859."
[DOWER, John (1825-1901). A New General Atlas, London, c.1840], 4to, 52…
[DOWER, John (1825-1901).  A New General Atlas of the World. London: Orr & Company, c.1840]. 4to (295 x 240mm). 51 engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, with an additional chart [not called for on…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz", Falls Village, CT, New Haven, CT, New York City, and Stockbridge, MA, 1939-55. (15)
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two…
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956, German-American expressionist painter).  A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz"…
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
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
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
[LAWRENCE, D. H. (1885-1930)] – Robert BROWNING (1812-89). Love Poems, London, 1908, 16mo, original cloth, INSCRIBED by D. H. Lawrence to "Peg" Brinton.
[LAWRENCE, D. H. (1885-1930)] – Robert BROWNING (1812-89). Love Poems,…
[LAWRENCE, D. H. (1885-1930)] – Robert BROWNING (1812-89).  Love Poems ... With Biographical Introduction by Hannaford Bennett. London: John Long, 1908. 16mo (150 x 100mm). Two photographs of…
Hammer price: £1,400
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
LONDON, THE CITY AND THE EAST END - William HERBERT (1772-1851). The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies, London, 1837, 2 volumes, large 8vo, 19th-century half morocco. With 7 other works of related interest in 9 vols., some leather-bound. (11)
LONDON, THE CITY AND THE EAST END - William HERBERT (1772-1851). The…
LONDON, THE CITY AND THE EAST END - William HERBERT (1772-1851).  The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London. London: "Published by the Author," 1837 [vol. II: 1836]. 2 volumes, large…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £300 - £500
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
STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848). Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson"), to his son Robert Stephenson ("My Dear"), Liverpool, 31 January 1828. Four-pages, 203 x 257mm, on the design and manufacture of his locomotive the "Liverpool Travelling Engine."
STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848). Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson…
STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848).  Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson"), to [his son Robert Stephenson] ("My Dear"), Liverpool, 31 January 1828. Four-pages, 203 x 257mm, bifolium, postmark, wax…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and elsewhere, 1954-64. Together c.80-pages, various sizes. (c.80-pages)
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters,…
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80).  24 autograph letters and 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Kent, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
Lot 1271 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
By Whitehurst & Son, Derby, No. 3913, first half 19th Century
The 6in circular silvered dial signed Whitehurst & Son, Derby, with single blued steel hour hand and alarm setting hand, the movement with anchor escapement and alarm bell above, with a steel pull…
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOHN BETJEMAN AND JOHN BRATBY INTEREST (13)
JOHN BETJEMAN AND JOHN BRATBY INTEREST (13)
A collection of 13 photographs of Betjeman in Bratby's studio
one inscribed 'SUN 25 1967/ 2nd visit of/ John. Betjeman/ He had cold' (verso)
polaroids mounted on card
each 11 x 8.5cm
(13)

Betjeman…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £70 - £100
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
SAVAGE & SON, SANDHURST: A MILITARY BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASS
SAVAGE & SON, SANDHURST: A MILITARY BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASS
Early 20th Century
The green paper dial signed within the polished brass case, numbered to the reverse, 7cm diam.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £60
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A HARRIS & SON FOUR DRAWER TELESCOPE, A CASED PAIR OF BUSCH BINOCULARS AND A PRISMATIC COMPASS (3)
A HARRIS & SON FOUR DRAWER TELESCOPE, A CASED PAIR OF BUSCH BINOCULARS AND…
20th Century
The brass and leather telescope inscribed 'Thos. Harris & Son, Opticians To The Royal Family, No.52 Opposite the British Museum, London, Improved For Day or Night', 28cm long…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF POLITICAL ANTI-WAR PROTEST POSTERS (12)
A GROUP OF POLITICAL ANTI-WAR PROTEST POSTERS (12)
Including ‘War is Good Business Invest Your Son’, copyright 1979 Lambert Studios x 2, 56 x 71cm, ‘Oxfam Back to Britain’ , Unicorn Bookshop Brighton, 1968, 51 x 77cm, 'Patience, my ass! Let's Kill…
Together with ‘Avoid Drafts’, copyright 1967, American Newsrepeat; ‘The Army Takes Care of Its Own’, copyright 1971, Young Distributed by Synergisms, 56.5x71cm; ‘Draft the Fuzz they are violent &…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF POSTERS INCLUDING  ‘BAZAAR MAGAZINE: FIGHT AIR POLLUTION’ AND OTHER ANTI-WAR EXAMPLES (12)
A GROUP OF POSTERS INCLUDING ‘BAZAAR MAGAZINE: FIGHT AIR POLLUTION’ AND…
Bazaar poster cover, copyright 1970, Sunset Marketing, 58 x 76cm, (excluding frame), ‘Polaris, No’, design by Reuben Fior, commissioned by the Committee of 100, circa 1961,101 x 75cm; ‘War Changes…
Together with 'This Vacation Visit Beautiful Vietnam' x 2, red ground and another larger example, pink ground, 58.5x89cm; ‘I’d rather be red than dead’, copyright The Old school, 61x100cm; ‘Vote…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £80 - £120
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
12 BOTTLES IRISH WHISKEY
Lot 1791 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES IRISH WHISKEY
Redbreast Single Pot Still 12YO and Lustau Edition; Powers Three Swallow; The Irishman The Harvest Single Malt; Copeland Merchants' Quay Blended; Tullamore DEW 12 YO; The Teeling Whiskey Co Pot…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
11 BOTTLES IRISH WHISKEY AND 1 SCOTCH WHISKY
Lot 1805 - Wines & Spirits Sold
11 BOTTLES IRISH WHISKEY AND 1 SCOTCH WHISKY
Teeling Single Malt; Powers Gold Label Distiller's Cut; Connacht Single Malt Batch One; Tullamore Dew Caribbean Rum Cask Finish and Single Malt 18 YO; Mitchell + Son Green Spot Single Pot Still;…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
12 BOTTLES AUSTRALIAN RED WINE
Lot 1915 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES AUSTRALIAN RED WINE
Peter Lehmann Stonewall Shiraz 2018 and 2019; Schubert Estate The Hatchling Shiraz 2018 and Goose-yard Block Shiraz 2018; Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2021; Casella 1919 Shiraz 2019; Krondorf Single…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
12 BOTTLES AUSTRALIAN RED WINE
Lot 1918 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES AUSTRALIAN RED WINE
Pikes Los Compañeros Shiraz Tempranillo 2020; For the Angels A+R Shiraz Durif 2020; De Bertoli Melba Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 and Woodfired Red Blend 2019; Krondorf Single Site Shiraz 2019 and…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Lot 1632 - Watches & Fine Jewellery Sold
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
With textured surface mounted with three round brilliant diamonds and three round cut sapphires, in unmarked gold, size O, gross weight 16.4 grams
CONDITION REPORTEvidence of resizingThe ring is paired with a note stating that the ring was bought from Grima and says 'in 1985 after my first son was born I had this ring enlarged as my hands had…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
16 May 2024 , 17:00 BST

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