POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo, 27 coloured plates by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST WARNE EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. With 4 other books by Beatrix Potter, all but one FIRST EDITIONS. (5)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tailor of Gloucester. London: Frederick Warne and Co., [October] 1903. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and 26 full-page coloured plates by…
Estimate: £300 - £500
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
"GILES" - Giles Annuals, [London], 1945-89, First Series - Forty-third Series (a few duplicates, a few lacking), small oblong 4to, original coloured pictorial wrappers. Sold as a periodical, not subject to return. (qty)
"GILES" - Giles Annuals, [London], 1945-89, First Series - Forty-third…
"GILES" - Giles. Daily Express and Sunday Express Cartoons. [London:] Lane Publications Ltd., [n.d. but cartoons dated Oct. 3rd 1943 - Nov. 15th 1945]. Small oblong 4to (199 x 255mm). Half title,…
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742). The Church of England Man's Companion ... Second edition, London, 1714, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, contemporary calf (rather worn). With another book related. (2)
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742). The Church of England Man's Companion ...…
WHEATLEY, Charles (1686-1742).  The Church of England Man's Companion; or a Rational Illustration of the Harmony, Excellency, and Usefulness of the Book of Common Prayer ... To which is prefix'd an…
Estimate: £100 - £150
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
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 …
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £500 - £800
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
BINDINGS - George GROTE (1794-1871). A History of Greece, London, 1888, 10 vols., contemporary blue full prize calf gilt.  With 6 other 19th-century works of related interest in 13 vols., all attractively-bound in prize calf gilt. (23)
BINDINGS - George GROTE (1794-1871). A History of Greece, London, 1888, 10…
BINDINGS - George GROTE (1794-1871).  A History of Greece. London: John Murray, 1888. 10 volumes, 8vo (178 x 115mm). Engraved frontispiece. Attractively bound in contemporary dark blue full calf…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
8 December 2022 , 00:00 GMT
BINDINGS - Maurice MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). The Inner Beauty, London, 1912, small square 8vo, FINELY BOUND in contemporary crushed morocco gilt. With various other works in 32 vols. attractively bound in contemporary calf and morocco gilt. (33)
BINDINGS - Maurice MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). The Inner Beauty, London, 1912…
BINDINGS - Maurice MAETERLINCK (1862-1949).  The Inner Beauty, translated by Alfred Sutro. London: Arthur L. Humphries, 1912. Small square 8vo (141 x 112mm). Half title, additional title in…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £200 - £300
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 MEISSEN FIGURE OF A GALLANT
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A GALLANT
20th century
Modelled standing against a tree stump and holding out a gold snuff box in his right hand, blue crossed swords mark above 1710-1910, incised 1398, 20.5cm high
Restoration to the top of the tree stump, to the fingers on his left hand, to the yellow cuffs on his jacket, to his sword. Minor restoration to the purple flower on the ground.Minor wear to the…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 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 DERBY FIGURE OF A WOMAN SELLING FRUIT
A DERBY FIGURE OF A WOMAN SELLING FRUIT
Circa 1760
Possibly emblematic of Autumn, modelled standing with an apron full of grapes and holding out a bunch of grapes in her right hand, 13cm high
Restoration to hat. Restored through neck. Some restoration to left arm. Small chips along edge of her coat at the back
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A BOW CANDLESTICK GROUP
A BOW CANDLESTICK GROUP
Circa 1760
Emblematic of Summer, modelled as a nymph standing beside a seated putto who supports a basket of flowers on his head, 21cm high; also a Bow figure of Autumn, circa 1760, modelled as…
Summer- sconce lacking. Nymph restored through neck and left elbow. Putto with some restoration to wings. Minor restoration and chips to flowers and leavesAutumn- Bacchus with restoration to toes of…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
7 December 2022 , 14:00 GMT
A LONGTON HALL VASE
A LONGTON HALL VASE
Circa 1758-60
Of rococo form, moulded with scrolls and shell motifs picked out in purple, applied with flowers and painted each side with flower groups, 12.5cm high
Some chips to the applied flowers
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
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
SIX ENGLISH PORCELAIN INKWELLS
SIX ENGLISH PORCELAIN INKWELLS
19th century
Including; a Davenport blue-ground example painted with flower panels; a drum-shaped `Japan' pattern inkwell, probably Worcester; two Coalbrookdale type inkwells; an inkwell modelled as…
Davenport inkwell, 6.5cm high- repair to cover. Some wear to the gilding`Japan' pattern inkwell- cover lacking. Some restoration to the receptacles. Wear to gildingCoalbrookdale type inkwell, 17.5cm…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £100 - £150
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

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