BINDING - Anne Isabella Noel BLUNT (1837-1917) and Wilfrid Scawen BLUNT (1840-1922). The Celebrated Romance of the Stealing of the Mare, [Newtown], The Gregynog Press, 1930, 4to, VERY FINELY BOUND in morocco by Denise Lubett. NUMBER 94 OF 275 COPIES.
BINDING - Anne Isabella Noel BLUNT (1837-1917) and Wilfrid Scawen BLUNT …
BINDING - Anne Isabella Noel BLUNT, 15th Baroness Wentworth (1837-1917) and Wilfrid Scawen BLUNT (1840-1922).  The Celebrated Romance of the Stealing of the Mare. Translated from the Original Arabic…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
L' Europa Geografico-Politica Veduta a Vola d' Oca, [Bologna, c. 1871], coloured lithographed political map, 465 x 665mm., framed and glazed. RARE.
L' Europa Geografico-Politica Veduta a Vola d' Oca, [Bologna, c. 1871],…
L' Europa Geografico-Politica Veduta a Vola d' Oca. [Bologna: Presso Manfredi Manfredo editore Via Venezia N. 1749,  c. 1871]. Coloured lithographed political map, printed verse in the side margins …
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
ALBUM - Edward LEAR (1812-88). One-page autograph letter, signed, contained in an album containing c. 80 autograph letters from various recipients, clipped signatures and envelopes.
ALBUM - Edward LEAR (1812-88). One-page autograph letter, signed,…
ALBUM - Edward LEAR (1812-88). One-page autograph letter, signed, on paper addressed in hand, "27 Duke Street, St. James's", [undated], stating, "My dear Madam, I shall be delighted to have the…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -  Nathaniel HAWTHORNE (1804-64). A Wonder Book, London, [1922], 4to, 24 coloured plates by Rackham, original buckram. ONE OF 600 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. With Derek Hudson's Arthur Rackham (London, 1960). (2)
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) - Nathaniel HAWTHORNE (1804-64).…
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -  Nathaniel HAWTHORNE (1804-64).  A Wonder Book. London: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., [1922]. 4to (285 x 225mm). Mounted coloured frontispiece, illustration on…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70).  The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, London, 1837, 8vo, engraved plates, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED, contemporary purple calf gilt. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, EARLY ISSUE.
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70). The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club,…
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70).  The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. 8vo (214 x 130mm). Wood-engraved frontispiece, additional wood-engraved title with vignette…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £400 - £600
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70). Master Humphrey's Clock, London, 1840, 3 vols., large 8vo, 3 frontispieces, illustrations, original pictorial cloth gilt. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, THE PUBLISHER'S COPY, annotated. (3)
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70). Master Humphrey's Clock, London, 1840, 3 vols.…
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70).  Master Humphrey's Clock. London: Chapman and Hall, 1840-41. 3 volumes, large 8vo (256 x 170mm). 3 wood-engraved frontispieces and illustrations by George Cattermole and …
Estimate: £500 - £800
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70).  Our Mutual Friend, London, 1865, 2 vols., 8vo, 40 wood-engraved plates by Marcus Stone, contemporary morocco-backed cloth. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. With 4 other books by the same author, FIRST EDITIONS IN BOOK FORM. (6)
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70). Our Mutual Friend, London, 1865, 2 vols., 8vo…
DICKENS, Charles (1812-70).  Our Mutual Friend. London: Chapman and Hall, 1865. 2 volumes, 8vo (213 x 135mm). Half titles, 2 wood-engraved frontispieces and 38 plates by Marcus Stone, without the 3…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £500 - £800
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer (1874-1965), Clementine CHURCHILL (1885-1977), Clement ATTLEE (1883-1967), Peter Geoffrey OATES (1919-2007), and others. An archive of manuscript and printed material. Please see the full description. (qty)
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer (1874-1965), Clementine CHURCHILL (1885-1977),…
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer (1874-1965), Clementine CHURCHILL (1885-1977), Clement ATTLEE (1883-1967), Peter Geoffrey OATES (1919-2007), and others. An archive of manuscript and printed material…
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1865). 2 autograph letters and a post card, signed; and another autograph letter and an autograph poem, both in an unidentified hand. (5)
CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1865). 2 autograph letters and a post card,…
CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1865). Autograph letter to Alec Gould, signed, on two pages, headed "241 Queens Road, Battersea Park, London," dated indistinctly, stating, "My dear Alec, I herewith send…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-98, illustrator) - Thomas MALORY (1415-71).  Le Morte Darthur, London, 1927, 4to, 22 plates by Aubrey Beardsley, illustrations, original dark blue pictorial cloth gilt (spine detached). ONE OF 1,600 COPIES. Third Beardsley edition.
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-98, illustrator) - Thomas MALORY (1415-71). Le…
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-98, illustrator) - Thomas MALORY (c.1415-71).  The Birth Life and Acts of King Arthur of His Noble Knights of the Round Table ... and in the end Le Morte Darthur. London: J. M…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
BIBA [Catalogue] - [London: May 1969], tall slim folio, tinted photographs by Helmut Newton, the catalogue design by John McConnell, original dark green wrappers, original mail order form loosely-inserted. With another BIBA catalogue. RARE. (2)
BIBA [Catalogue] - [London: May 1969], tall slim folio, tinted photographs…
BIBA [Catalogue] - [London:] Beric Press, [May 1969]. Tall slim folio (355 x 178mm). Tinted photographs by Helmut Newton, catalogue design by John McConnell, 2 leaves folding. Original dark green…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963). The Savoy Cocktail Book, London, 1930, 8vo, coloured illustrations and decorations by Gilbert Rumbold, original coloured and silver pictorial boards. FIRST EDITION, second issue.
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963). The Savoy Cocktail Book, London, 1930, 8vo,…
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963).  The Savoy Cocktail Book. Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daisies, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator). Aesop's Fables, London, 1912, 4to, 13 coloured plates by Arthur Rackham, original cream pictorial buckram gilt. FIRST RACKHAM EDITION. NUMBER 379 OF 1,450 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator). Aesop's Fables, London, 1912,…
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) - AESOP (c. 620-564 BCE).  Aesop's Fables. A New Translation by V. S. Vernon Jones. With an Introduction by G. K. Chesterton. London: William Heinemann, 1912.…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
DULAC, Edmund (1882-1953, illustrator). Stories from Hans Andersen, London, 1911, 4to, 28 mounted coloured plates by Dulac, original pictorial vellum gilt. FIRST DULAC EDITION. NUMBER 393 OF 750 "EDITION DE LUXE" COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
DULAC, Edmund (1882-1953, illustrator). Stories from Hans Andersen, London…
DULAC, Edmund (1882-1953, illustrator) - Hans Christian ANDERSEN (1805-75).  Stories from Hans Andersen. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1911, 4to (312 x 255mm). Mounted coloured frontispiece and 27…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
NIELSEN, Kay (1886-1957, illustrator) - Hans Christian ANDERSEN (1805-75).  Fairy Tales, London, [1924]. 4to, 12 mounted coloured plates by Nielsen, original pictorial russet calf gilt. NUMBER 295 OF 500 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST.
NIELSEN, Kay (1886-1957, illustrator) - Hans Christian ANDERSEN (1805-75).…
NIELSEN, Kay (1886-1957, illustrator) - Hans Christian ANDERSEN (1805-75).  Fairy Tales. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1924]. 4to (308 x 250mm). Additional pictorial title, 12 mounted coloured…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £400 - £600
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - Rev. Wilbert AWDRY (1911-97). A 2-page autograph letter, signed, dated "25.6.53", relating to the first live TV broadcast of 'The Sad Story of Henry' on June 14 1953; with 'Thomas, the Tank Engine' (London, [1950 or earlier]). (2)
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - Rev. Wilbert AWDRY (1911-97). A 2-page autograph…
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - Rev. Wilbert AWDRY (1911-97).  A 2-page autograph letter, signed, on paper blind-stamped "Emneth Vicarage, Wisbech", dated "25/6/53", stating, "Dear Mrs Adams, Thank you very…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
SPEED, John (c.1551-1629). The Countie of Nottingham described, London, 1610 [but 1611 or later], hand-coloured engraved map of Nottinghamshire (browned), 385 x 510mm., framed and glazed.
SPEED, John (c.1551-1629). The Countie of Nottingham described, London,…
SPEED, John (c.1551-1629).  The Countie of Nottingham described. The Shire Townes Situation and the Earls thereof observed. [London:] John Sudbury and George Humble, 1610 [but 1611 or later]. Hand…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £70 - £100
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
CENTENAIRE DE LA STATUE DE LA LIBERTE
CENTENAIRE DE LA STATUE DE LA LIBERTE
The Portfolio, 1986, with the complete set of six lithographs printed in colours, by Michel Dubre, Michel Lacoste, Hugo de Saint-Morland, Eric Schlumberger, Eric Gaudin and Katia Schmitt, text, title…
Condition reportIn good condition
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £150
21 June 2022 , 17:00 BST
21 June 2022 , 17:00 BST
MANNER OF JOHN MARTIN
MANNER OF JOHN MARTIN
Sunset
oil on canvas
75 x 122cm
Condition reportThe canvas has been relined.  There is evidence of a U-shaped tear, lower right which has been repaired but is visible to the naked eye.  Paint surface is dirty with various paint…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £150
21 June 2022 , 17:00 BST
21 June 2022 , 17:00 BST
A VENETIAN MURANO GLASS EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER
A VENETIAN MURANO GLASS EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER
Modern
Modelled with downward swept lights modelled as yellow irises, 80 cm wide; 60 cm highCondition report: A few elements are chipped and missing, notably several yellow petals missing and the odd glued…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
A SWISS ROSEWOOD, EBONISED AND MARQUETRY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
A SWISS ROSEWOOD, EBONISED AND MARQUETRY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
Late 19th Century
Playing twelve airs, numbered 29015, with printed card listing tunes, fitted with Change/Repeat and Stop/Play levers.  58cm wide; 22.5cm deep; 15cm highCondition report: Appears to be working when…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID MANTEL CLOCK
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID MANTEL CLOCK
With enamel painted dial, Roman hours, twin train fusee movement with strike on double bell, card to the reverse printed ‘CHARLES SHAPLAND / CLOCKMAKER / 207, HIGH HOLBORN, W.C’, 26cm wide; 39cm…
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
JAEGER LECOULTRE, A GILT BRASS ATMOS CLOCK
JAEGER LECOULTRE, A GILT BRASS ATMOS CLOCK
20th Century
No. 434489, with white dial and gilt hour numerals and marks, case 18cm x 22cm x 12cmCondition report: There is no box. The clock has ticked consistently for one hour, however, this is is not a…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
A SOUTH AFRICAN PRESENTATION TWIN TRAIN MANTLE CLOCK
A SOUTH AFRICAN PRESENTATION TWIN TRAIN MANTLE CLOCK
With presentation plaque engraved '1000000 Tons Presented to Jack Van Elsen Johannesberg 1924', on wooden base, the clock designed as a shift clock with working miner striking a blue gem encrusted…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £400
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST
22 June 2022 , 11:27 BST

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