SENDAK, Maurice (1929-2012, illustrator) - William BLAKE (1757-1827).  Poems from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, London, 1967, tall 12mo, 8 illustrations by Maurice Sendak, printed in sepia. Original wrappers. FIRST EDITION. ONE OF 275 COPIES. RARE.
SENDAK, Maurice (1929-2012, illustrator) - William BLAKE (1757-1827). …
SENDAK, Maurice (1929-2012, illustrator) - William BLAKE (1757-1827).  Poems from William Blake's Songs of Innocence. London: The Bodley Head at The Stellar Press, 1967. Tall 12mo (192 x 110mm). 8…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
VEEN, Otto van (1556-1629). Le Theatre Moral de la Vie Humaine, Brussels, 1672, folio, folding engraved plate and 103 engraved emblematic illustrations after Otto van Veen, contemporary calf (heavily rubbed, joints split). FIRST EDITION thus.
VEEN, Otto van (1556-1629). Le Theatre Moral de la Vie Humaine, Brussels,…
VEEN, Otto van (1556-1629, illustrator).  Le Theatre Moral de la Vie Humaine. Representée En plus de cent Tableaux divers, tirez du Poëte Horace, Par le Sieur Otho Venius, et Expliquez En autant de…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
BIBLE, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum, probably Paris or northern France, 13th-century, 4to (216 x 155mm), c.480 leaves with 86 FINE HISTORIATED INITIALS painted in colours and gold [see note], 19th-century brown morocco, clasps.
BIBLE, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum, probably Paris or…
BIBLE, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum, probably Paris or northern France, 13th-century, 4to (216 x 155mm). c.480 leaves, 46-lines of text in a small gothic bookhand in double column…
Hammer price: £86,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
[BYRON, George Gordon Noel, 6th Baron, i.e. "Lord BYRON" (1788-1824)]. Don Juan, London, 1819, Cantos I - II (only, of 16) bound in one volume, 4to, VERY FINELY BOUND in 19th-century dark green crushed morocco gilt by F. Bedford. FIRST EDITION.
[BYRON, George Gordon Noel, 6th Baron, i.e. "Lord BYRON" (1788-1824)]. Don…
[BYRON, George Gordon Noel, 6th Baron, i.e. "Lord BYRON" (1788-1824)].  Don Juan. London: Printed by Thomas Davison, 1819. Cantos I - II (only, of 16) bound in one volume, 4to (290 x 225mm). Half…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £500 - £800
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
[DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859)].  Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, London, 1822, 12mo, half title, original publisher's boards, later book box by Riviere. FIRST EDITION.
[DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859)]. Confessions of an English Opium-Eater,…
[DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859)].  Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. London: "Printed for Taylor and Hessey," 1822 [Appendix dated Sept. 30th, 1822]. 12mo (180 x 105mm). Half title, with the…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
DOUGLAS, Gawin (1474-1522). The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete Virgili Translated ... into Scottish metir, London, 1553, 4to, FINELY BOUND in later morocco. FIRST EDITION of the first translation of a poem from antiquity into English. RARE.
DOUGLAS, Gawin (1474-1522). The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete…
DOUGLAS, Gawin or Gavin (c.1474-1522, translator) and VIRGIL (70 BC - 19 BC).  The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete Virgili Translated out of Latyne verses into Scottish metir, bi [sic] the…
Hammer price: £24,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
JONSON, Ben (1572-1637). The Workes, London, 1616-40. 3 volumes, folio, contemporary calf. FIRST EDITION of the most important collection of dramatic works printed in the 17th-century after the first folio of Shakespeare. Sold not subject to return. (3)
JONSON, Ben (1572-1637). The Workes, London, 1616-40. 3 volumes, folio,…
JONSON, Ben (c.1572-c.1637).  The Collected Works, comprising: [Volume one:]  The Workes. London: "Imprinted at London by Will Stansby," 1616. Bound in 6s, 2 engraved portraits of the author by…
Hammer price: £9,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514).  Liber chronicarum, Nuremberg, 1493, large folio, woodcut illustrations, 19th-century morocco. FIRST EDITION OF THE MOST LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED OF ALL INCUNABLES.
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514). Liber chronicarum,…
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514).  Liber chronicarum. [Calligraphic woodcut title on first leaf:]  Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cum figuris et ymagibus ab inicio mundi.…
Hammer price: £50,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe (1792-1822). Posthumous Poems, London, 1824, large 8vo, preface by Mary Shelley, FINELY BOUND in late 19th-century full red crushed morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION. RARE. With The Shelley Papers (London, 1833, uniformly bound). (2)
SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe (1792-1822). Posthumous Poems, London, 1824, large…
SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe (1792-1822).  Posthumous Poems. London: Printed for John and Henry L. Hunt, 1824. Large 8vo (224 x 140mm). Preface by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (single spot on title, a few…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £500 - £800
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
JUDY BOYES (BRITISH, B. 1943) (2)
JUDY BOYES (BRITISH, B. 1943) (2)
Hamlet of Watendlath
signed 'JUDY BOYES' (lower right)
watercolour heightened with white
33 x 50.5cm
ARR

Provenance
Forest Gallery Fine Art

together with a Judy Boyes print of the same scene,…
Condition reportThe sheet is sound and the colour strong; good condition throughout, framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame; ready to hang.
Hammer price: £45
Estimate: £80 - £120
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
ERNEST COURTOIS DE BONNENCONTRE (FRENCH, 1859-1955)
ERNEST COURTOIS DE BONNENCONTRE (FRENCH, 1859-1955)
Moonlight - Argentinian Andes
signed 'E C Bonnencontre' (lower left)
watercolour
48 x 65.5cm
ARR
Condition reportUnder glass and unexamined out of frame.Acidic mount.Appears in generally good condition.
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £80 - £120
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
ANNA MACMIADHACHAIN (BRITISH, 20TH/21ST CENTURY)
ANNA MACMIADHACHAIN (BRITISH, 20TH/21ST CENTURY)
Whales In the Bay II
signed and dated 'ANNA MACMIADHACHAIN 94' (lower right) and inscribed (to backboard)
oil on board
25 x 33.7cm
ARR
Condition reportVery minor abrasions to the corners of the board; otherwise good condition.  Framed and under glass, unexamined out of frame; ready to hang.
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £80 - £120
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
HAROLD SPEED (BRITISH, 1872-1957)
HAROLD SPEED (BRITISH, 1872-1957)
Nude man
signed 'HAROLD SPEED' (lower left)
charcoal and pencil
39.5 x 27.5cm
ARR
Condition reportThe sheet has clearly been rolled at some stage and has a number of creases running horizontally across the sheet.  Further creases around the head and torso and scattered surface…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £150
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
ATTRIBTUTED TO THOMAS ROWLANDSON (2)
ATTRIBTUTED TO THOMAS ROWLANDSON (2)
Soldiers with prisoners-of-war entering a city
ink and watercolour
14.5 x 21cm
Together with pencil study a of gentleman
(2)
Condition reportThe sheet is slightly rippled; some spots of staining, upper right and left corner and off the lower right corner; slight fading.Pencil SketchA few scattered surface specks of…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
A GREY AND RED PAINTED POND YACHT AND TWO OTHERS (3)
A GREY AND RED PAINTED POND YACHT AND TWO OTHERS (3)
Early 20th Century
With a silk American Stars and Stripes flag (distressed), 138cm long, 141cm high; Together with a clinker built pond yacht on stand, 47cm long; and another painted black and red…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £100 - £200
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN WALNUT ‘ROYAL CABINET OF GAMES’ COMPENDIUM
A VICTORIAN WALNUT ‘ROYAL CABINET OF GAMES’ COMPENDIUM
The hinged lid enclosing an interior fitted with a folding black and red tooled gilt-leather chess, backgammon and steeplechase board; the lift-out tray containing bone checkers and scoring plate…
Condition report:One dice missing but otherwise appears complete (there is room for another counter but there are 15 of each currently so we do not believe any are missing). Chess pieces generally ok…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
RALPH LAUREN; A PAIR OF BLACK LACQUERED CIRCULAR OCCASIONAL TABLES OF CHARLES X FRENCH DESIGN (2)
RALPH LAUREN; A PAIR OF BLACK LACQUERED CIRCULAR OCCASIONAL TABLES OF…
97cm diameter; 75cm high
Condition Report:Scratches to top, minor chips on each to edge, surface deep and could be painted over or polished out.as per photosstructurally sound, good decorative items, 
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
RALPH LAUREN; A BROOK STREET BLACK LACQUER FIVE DRAWER WRITING DESK
RALPH LAUREN; A BROOK STREET BLACK LACQUER FIVE DRAWER WRITING DESK
175cm wide; 91cm deep
Condition report: The odd  scuff notably to the front along the leading edge and the odd small blemish. Other smaller signs of wear, rubbing and faint marks commensurate with some exposure, handling…
Hammer price: £5,500
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
7 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN HOUND HEAD STIRRUP CUPS (2)
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN HOUND HEAD STIRRUP CUPS (2)
19th century
Each with black markings and mouth picked out in red, 13cm length
One with a fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm length. Both with minor wear to enamels and gilding
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A MARTIN BROTHERS STONEWARE OVIFORM JUG
A MARTIN BROTHERS STONEWARE OVIFORM JUG
Dated 1884
Incised with two finches in flowering branches, picked out in white, incised Martin Bros, London & Southall, 5-84, 21cm high
Overall in good condition with some variance in tone of the brown ground
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £600 - £800
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF MOSTLY SILVER (8)
A GROUP OF MOSTLY SILVER (8)
Comprising; a sovereign case, Birmingham 1899, an egg shaped box, a Tiffany book shaped book marker, with pouch and box, another heart shaped book marker, detailed 800, a silver money clip, a silver…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR TWIN HANDLED TRAY
A SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR TWIN HANDLED TRAY
Sheffield 1938, length including handles 55.5cm, weight 2015 gms
Condition Report:Marks partially rubbed. Some scratching to the tray but could be polished out. Minor wear and marks commensurate with age and use. 
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A SILVER 'KITCHEN' NUTMEG GRATER
A SILVER 'KITCHEN' NUTMEG GRATER
The top pierced for wall mounting above an engraved monogram, the bottom hinged to slide out the semi-circular grater, apparently unmarked, length closed 13.2 cm, gross weight 103 gms
There is no part mark auto the hinged base.  The engraved monogram is upside down.  it is probably of Continental manufacture, it is unusual that the grater is a silver coloured metal, rather than…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £400
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III SILVER SEVEN BAR TOASTRACK
A GEORGE III SILVER SEVEN BAR TOASTRACK
With a loop shaped handle, raised on four feet, length 16.5cm, weight 404 gms
Provenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2 The divisions are out of alignment…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £160 - £190
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST

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