CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924). Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to [Edward] Garnett, [n.p.], 13 February [1897]. Six-pages, 159 x 100mm, on a bifolium and a singleton. On his pleasure at an acknowledgement from Henry James. (6)
CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924). Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to …
CONRAD, Joseph (1847-1924).  Autograph letter, signed ("J. Conrad"), to [Edward] Garnett, n.p., 13 February [1897]. Six-pages, 159 x 100mm, on a bifolium and a singleton. On his pleasure at an…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
"DINESEN, Isak" [i.e. Karen BLIXEN (1885-1962)]. A typed letter in Swedish, signed ("Karen Blixen"), on blue paper, to "Mrs Shou", two-pages, dated 2 September 1938, thanking her very warmly for her letter about her African farm and "Out of Africa".
"DINESEN, Isak" [i.e. Karen BLIXEN (1885-1962)]. A typed letter in Swedish…
"DINESEN, Isak" [i.e. Karen BLIXEN (1885-1962)].  A typed letter in Swedish, signed ("Karen Blixen"), on blue paper, to "Mrs Shou", two-pages, dated 2 September 1938, thanking her very warmly for her…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOYCE, James (1882-1941). Ulysses, Paris, "Published for the Egoist Press, London, by John Rodker, Paris," 1922, 4to, original blue wrappers. FIRST EDITION, second printing [see note]. NO. 1,125 OF 2,000 COPIES "ON HANDMADE PAPER." Slocum & Cahoon A18.
JOYCE, James (1882-1941). Ulysses, Paris, "Published for the Egoist Press,…
JOYCE, James (1882-1941).  Ulysses. Paris/Dijon: "Published for the Egoist Press, London, by John Rodker, Paris," [colophon: "Printed by Maurice Darantiere at Dijon, France"], [October] 1922. 4to …
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £500 - £800
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
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
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861, four-pages, 180 x 225mm, illustrated with two self-caricatures.
LEAR, Edward (1812-88). Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear…
LEAR, Edward (1812-88).  Illustrated autograph letter, signed ("Edward Lear"), to Emily, Lady Tennyson, address given phonetically as "Oatlands Parcotel, Waltnontems, Surry", 14 January 1861. Four…
Hammer price: £1,700
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
[MARIJUANA REVIEW, edited by Mike Aldrich and Ed Sanders]. The Pleasantries of the Incredible Cannabis or: How to Grow Grass, Buffalo, 1969, vol. one, no. 2, 8vo, original wrappers. With 3 other books, including 2 by David Hockney. (4)
[MARIJUANA REVIEW, edited by Mike Aldrich and Ed Sanders]. The…
[MARIJUANA REVIEW, edited by Mike Aldrich and Ed Sanders]. The Pleasantries of the Incredible Cannabis or: How to Grow Grass. Buffalo: Lemar International, January-March 1969. Volume One, no. 2. 8vo …
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £70 - £100
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
NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018). A Christmas Cracker, [Shrewsbury], 1991-2018, 26 numbers (lacking 1994 & 2013), 8vo, wrappers, all but the last INSCRIBED, "Charles and Jane [Williams], With Christmas love, John." Please see the note on provenance. (26)
NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018). A Christmas Cracker, [Shrewsbury], 1991…
NORWICH, John Julius (1919-2018).  A Christmas Cracker being a commonplace selection. [Shrewsbury or no place: Livesey Limited or no publisher], 1991-93, 1995-2012, 2014-2018 (i.e. lacking the…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £70 - £100
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
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols. including one duplicate, 8vo, original cloth; and 3 others by the same author. ALL FIRST EDITIONS, in dust-jackets, two inscribed by the author. Please see the full listing below. (14)
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). Alms for Oblivion, London, 1964-76, 11 vols.…
RAVEN, Simon (1908-2001). The Alms for Oblivion sequence, listed in order of the date of publication, comprising: The Rich Pay Late (London, 1964), Friends in Low Places (London, 1965), The Sabre…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On arrangements for his famous concert at St. Gallen with Liszt.
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W."…
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83).  Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Lot 1275 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Second half 17th Century
With slender turned finial above the four straps and bell, with pierced cresting pieces, the 6 1/2in dial with foliate-engraved centre and associated alarm disc, the movement now with anchor…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
Lot 1284 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
The dial signed Benjamin Maude, London
The hood with an ogee pediment and two brass finials, above fluted columns, between the arched glazed dial door, with glazed sides, the trunk inset with an arched panel door, above panelled base and…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A NAPOLEON III EBONISED, CUT-BRASS AND IVORY-INLAID MANTEL CLOCK
Lot 1305 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A NAPOLEON III EBONISED, CUT-BRASS AND IVORY-INLAID MANTEL CLOCK
The clock of shaped outline, decorated all over with birds, fruit and flowers, with 3 1/2in silvered engine-turned dial, pierced steel 'Breguet' moon hands, the twin train drum-shaped movement…
Estimate: £200 - £300
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
A LATE REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS LINE-INLAID CHAMFER TOP SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM AND LATER BRACKET
Lot 1312 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LATE REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS LINE-INLAID CHAMFER TOP SMALL MANTEL…
By Ogston and Bell, Davies Street, London, circa 1815
The case with a stepped chamfer top, above a glazed door flanked by brass-inlaid canted angles, the sides each with a gilt metal-outlined glazed rectangular panel, on a moulded base and acorn feet;…
Hammer price: £1,000
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 FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Lot 1331 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH…
Retailed by L. Vrard & Co, Shang-Hai, circa 1890
With a finely engraved Gorge-type case, bevelled oval top glass, the white enamel dial, signed, with sweep centre seconds and alarm subsidiary, the twin train movement with original silvered platform…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH GILT BRASS HUMP-BACK PETITE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH TRAVELLING CASE
Lot 1335 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH GILT BRASS HUMP-BACK PETITE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING…
By L. Leroy & Cie, 7, Bd de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 20240, circa 1900
The hump-back case with folding handle and push/repeat button, above bevelled glazed panel and solid sides, on bun feet, the arched silvered engine-turned dial, with Arabic chapters and signed to the…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £2,500 - £4,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND GREEN CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
Lot 1336 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND GREEN CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
Retailed by A. Magnin, Alexandria, No 9788, circa 1900
The Anglaise Riche-style case with fluted Corinthian columns, the circular silvered dial with a green champleve enamel engine-turned surround, with a pierced and engraved mask, the sides similarly…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £800
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Lot 1066 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Late 19th century
Each modelled seated, one as an elderly man with two jars, the other as a scholar with a fly whisk and a pile of books at his side, each on an integral wood base, 10cm high, wood…
Elderly man- section of his collar is lacking. Minor repair and chips. Some losses to the wood base. Scholar- chips to ends of two fingers of right hand. Would possibly have been holding something in…
Estimate: £300 - £400
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

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