BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, inscribed, "To Nina, with best thanks, Michael." With 5 other Paddington books, one a PRESENTATION COPY, and a typed letter from the author. (7)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Paddington Abroad, London, 1961, 8vo, original…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Paddington Abroad. London: Collins, 1961. 8vo (200 x 135mm). Half title, illustrations on half title, title and in the text by Peggy Fortnum. Original blue cloth, spine…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo, illustrations by Daphne Bowles, original cloth, dust-jacket, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY; with 3 other books, 2 of which PRESENTATION COPIES. (4)
BOND, Michael (1926-2017). Here Comes Thursday! London, 1966, 8vo,…
BOND, Michael (1926-2017).  Here Comes Thursday! London: George G. Harrap, 1966. 8vo (213 x 140mm). Half title, illustrations on title and in the text, some full-page, by Daphne Bowles. Original blue…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
[LACROIX, Paul (1806-84, attrib.)]. Histoire de la Prostitution, Brussels, [?1851-54], 8 vols., 8vo, engraved plates, contemporary half black calf gilt. [?]FIRST EDITION. (8)
[LACROIX, Paul (1806-84, attrib.)]. Histoire de la Prostitution, Brussels,…
[LACROIX, Paul (1806-84, attributed)].  Histoire de la Prostitution chez tous les Peuples du Monde depuis l' Antiquité la plus Reculée jusqu'a nos Jours, par Pierre Dufour [i.e. a psuedonym].…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £70 - £100
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 23 OF 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, and with a typed letter by the author. Gibbs A6a.
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with the publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, the…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 133 of 145 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Gibbs A6a. With 10 other signed limited edition books by the same author, all but one PRESENTATION COPIES. (11)
HANLEY, James (1897-1985). Boy, London, 1931, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST…
HANLEY, James (1897-1985).  Boy. London: Boriswood Limited, 1931. 8vo (230 x 150mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with publisher's mushroom motif. Original tan bevelled buckram, spine…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
NAPIER, Alexander (1829-1910, editor). A Noble Boke off Cookry, London, 1882, 4to, contemporary vellum, limited edition on large paper; with 11 other miscellaneous books including 2 cookery manuscripts.  (11)
NAPIER, Alexander (1829-1910, editor). A Noble Boke off Cookry, London,…
NAPIER, Alexander (1829-1910, editor).  A Noble Boke off Cookry ffor a Prynce Houssolde or eny other Estatetly Houssolde. Reprinted Verbatim from a Rare Ms. in the Holkham Collection. London: Elliot…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
WALES - John SPEED (1551-1629). The Countye of Monmouth, [London], 1610 [but from the Latin edition of 1616], hand-coloured engraved map, Latin text on verso (lightly browned), 385 x 510mm., framed and glazed. With 6 other Welsh county maps by Speed. (7)
WALES - John SPEED (1551-1629). The Countye of Monmouth, [London], 1610 …
WALES - John SPEED (1551-1629).  The Countye of Monmouth with the Sittuation of the Shire-towe Described. [London:] John Sudbury and George Humble, 1610 [but from the Latin edition of 1616]. Hand…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, London, [c.1909], 12mo, 27 coloured plates by Beatrix Potter, original boards rebacked and recornered in attractive morocco gilt. With 2 others by Beatrix Potter, uniformly bound. (3)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, London, [c.1909]…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. London: Frederick Warne, [n.d. but c.1909]. 12mo (138 x 102mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and 26 plates by Beatrix Potter (a few…
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
"MAZARINADES" - A collection of 30 pamphlets. Please see the full listing of titles and footnote below. (30)
"MAZARINADES" - A collection of 30 pamphlets. Please see the full listing…
"MAZARINADES" - A collection of 30 pamphlets, all printed in Paris in 1649 unless stated otherwise, comprising:1) L' Orphee Grotesque avec le Bal Rustique. En vers Burlesques. Premiere Partie [only] …
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £70 - £100
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
FONTANA, Domenico (1543-1607). Della Transportatione dell' Obelisco Vaticano, Rome, 1590, folio, engraved title, portrait and 38 plates, contemporary vellum. FIRST EDITION.
FONTANA, Domenico (1543-1607). Della Transportatione dell' Obelisco…
FONTANA, Domenico (1543-1607).  Della Transportatione dell' Obelisco Vaticano et delle Facriche di Nostro Signore Papa Sisto V. Fatte dal Cavallier Domenico Fontana, Architetto di sua Santita. Libro…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
STANLEY, Henry Morton (1841-1904). In Darkest Africa, London, 1890, 2 vols., 8vo, maps and plates, original russet pictorial cloth gilt. FIRST EDITION. With 5 other books of related interest. (7)
STANLEY, Henry Morton (1841-1904). In Darkest Africa, London, 1890, 2 vols…
STANLEY, Henry Morton (1841-1904).  In Darkest Africa or the Quest Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1890. 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
TRIMMER, Sarah (1741-1810). History of the Robins, Designed for the Instruction of Children respecting the Treatment of Animals, Dublin, 1819, 12mo, woodcut frontispiece and 5 full-page illustrations, vignettes, contemporary calf (rubbed).
TRIMMER, Sarah (1741-1810). History of the Robins, Designed for the…
TRIMMER, Sarah (1741-1810).  History of the Robins, Designed for the Instruction of Children Respecting their Treatment of Animals, by Mrs. Trimmer. Dublin: Printed by John Jones, 1819. 12mo (140 x…
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £70 - £100
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
***ADDED TO ITEM 63*** EDE, J. (fl.1794-1817). A View of the Gold and Silver Coins of all Nations, London, 1808, 12mo, 34 engraved plates of coins, calf. FIRST EDITION. With 4 others. (5)
EDE, J. (fl.1794-1817). A View of the Gold and Silver Coins of all Nations…
EDE, James (fl.1794-1817).  A View of the Gold and Silver Coins of all Nations, Exhibited In above Four Hundred Copper Plate Engravings correctly executed by an eminent Artist, to which is added in a…
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
YEATS, W. B. (1865-1939). The Secret Rose, London, 1897, 8vo, frontispiece and 6 plates by J. B. Yeats, original cloth gilt. A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. With the same author's The Shadowy Waters (London, 1900, original cloth, FIRST EDITION). (2)
YEATS, W. B. (1865-1939). The Secret Rose, London, 1897, 8vo, frontispiece…
YEATS, W. B. (1865-1939).  The Secret Rose. London: Lawrence and Bullen, 1897. 8vo (192 x 130mm). Half title, frontispiece, title printed in red and black, 6 plates by  Jack Butler Yeats.…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
MISCELLANY - Siegfried SASSOON (1886-1967). Selected Poems, London, 1825, 8vo, original blue buckram gilt. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page. With 20 other books. Please see the full description. (21)
MISCELLANY - Siegfried SASSOON (1886-1967). Selected Poems, London, 1825,…
MISCELLANY - Siegfried SASSOON (1886-1967).  Selected Poems. London: William Heinemann, 1925. 8vo (190 x 125mm). Half title, printer's device on title (some spotting and staining). Original blue…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
CRADDOCK, Harry (1876-1963). The Savoy Cocktail Book, London, 1930, 8vo, coloured illustrations and decorations (variable spotting and staining), original pictorial boards (rubbed, inner hinges split, endpapers repaired with adhesive tape). FIRST EDITION.
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: £100 - £150
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
18th and 19th century
Comprising; a miniature yellow-ground bottle vase painted with a named view of Pillnitz and a flower panel, 7cm high; a lemon box and cover, 16cm length; three figures of cupid…
Miniature vase- neck restoredLemon box and cover- some restoration to flowers, leaves and stalksCupids in disguise- each with restorationSweetmeat- restored through waist. Restoration to hat, to her…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A PAIR OF PARIS PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASES AND AN INKSTAND
A PAIR OF PARIS PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASES AND AN INKSTAND
Mid 19th century
Each vase painted with a panel of flowers against a green ground edged in gilding, set with gilt swan handles, 40cm high; the rectangular inkstand fitted with two pots and covers and…
One vase with restoration to one handle. Some restoration to the bottom section of the vase, above the gilt socle. Minor flaking to the enamels. Some wear to the gilding around the edges.The other…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A PAIR OF MEISSEN TORSO'S FROM THE KONIGLICHE HOF-CONDITOREI ( ROYAL COURT PANTRY)
A PAIR OF MEISSEN TORSO'S FROM THE KONIGLICHE HOF-CONDITOREI ( ROYAL COURT…
Mid 18th century
Each modelled as a warrior with plumed hat and chain mail cuirass before flags and military trophies, one with puce painted K.H.C mark, each approx. 12.5cm high (2)
Each with extensive restoration and some chipsTorso on left in photo- bears the K.H.C mark. Restoration to the helmet and plume. Restoration to the brown support on which the helmet is supported.…
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £100 - £200
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A GROUP OF DERBY PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF DERBY PORCELAIN
Circa 1820
Comprising; a bough pot painted with a titled view `Near Wenlock, Shropshire'; a bough pot and cover painted with a panel of flowers; a blue ground two-handled campana vase painted with a…
One bough pot lacking cover. restoration and wear throughoutBough pot ( Near Wenlock)- cover lacking. Restoration to all of the feet. Some wear to the gilding. Minor wear to enamels.Bough pot and…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A GROUP OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN
A GROUP OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN
19th century
Comprising; a Flight,Barr & Barr, Worcester inkwell and cover painted with a titled view, `Malvern Church, Worcestershire', 13.5cm wide; a Flight, Barr & Barr pen tray, painted…
Some restoration and losses throughoutFB& B inkwell- handle almost completely lacking. Haircrack to the rim of the receptacle on the right, approx. 2cm length with some infil at the top of the rim.…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
SEVEN ENGLISH PORCELAIN BASKETS (7)
SEVEN ENGLISH PORCELAIN BASKETS (7)
Second quarter 19th century
Comprising; three painted and encrusted with flowers, two painted with panels against a blue ground, another painted with landscape panels against a green ground and a…
Restoration and damage throughoutAll three flower encrusted baskets have some restoration , losses and cracks. One of the blue ground baskets has repaired breaks. The handle on the other blue ground…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
AN ITALIAN PIETA DURA PANEL MOUNTED EBONISED MUSIC BOX (QTY)
AN ITALIAN PIETA DURA PANEL MOUNTED EBONISED MUSIC BOX (QTY)
Late 19th Century
Fitted with a 2.1/2 in brass cylinder, stamped 29287, winding key, 17cm wide; Together with a group of desk accessories, including two painted oak mounted Cambridge University…
Provenance: The Waterhouse Collection Please see the following story for further details: Autumn at Bellmans | The Waterhouse Family CollectionThe Tiger’s eye agate inlaid marble paper weight, with…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 November 2022 , 00:00 GMT
16 November 2022 , 00:00 GMT
A VICTORIAN SAILOR’S WOOLWORK PICTURE OF A REGATTA
A VICTORIAN SAILOR’S WOOLWORK PICTURE OF A REGATTA
Circa 1860
Worked in coloured thread, depicting two three-masted British Navy frigates each with various flags and ensigns, a smaller yacht, rowing boat and steam boat to the foreground, mounted in…
Condition report: Fading and discolouration as can be seen from the extra images, predominantly in a large rectangular patch to the centre. Some loose threads to the mast of the main ship and rigging…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 November 2022 , 00:00 GMT
16 November 2022 , 00:00 GMT

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