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Pierce (Michael) and others. '...So Few: a folio dedicated to all who fought and won the Battle of Britain 10th July - 31st October 1940', number 43 of 401 copies, signed by the creative team with 25 tipped-in silhouette portraits of surviving pilots by Michael Pierce, all signed in pencil by the artist and subjects and with photographic plates of them & their related memorabilia and facsimile accounts, in original RAF blue morocco upper cover inlaid with pilot`s wings and blocked in gilt, with accompanying leaflet in original cloth drop-back box, 4to Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund 1990.Some minor dents to the edges of the outer slipcase, with surface wear - the book itself has no apparent damage.

A yellow coloured metal brooch, in the form of a snake on a book, engraved verso, EL Goodsell, Yale 1881 S, 4.3 g13.7 x 13.7 mm approx, all in 4.3g

No Reserve, a collection of reference books, including two copies of Louis Dieulafait, Diamonds and Precious Stones, 1874; W. Arnold Buffum The Tears of the Heliades or Amber as a Gem, 1896; S. Tolansky, The History and Use of Diamond, 1962; Julis Wodinska, A Book of Precious Stones, 1909; four books on Chinese jade carvings; one book on Chinese Snuff Bottles; and a Christie's catalogue, Fine Chinese Jades, February 13th 1978

Cecil ALDIN (ill): Cecil Aldin's Painting Books, No. 3: The Cat and Dog Book. Lawrence and Jellicoe, no date, c1920, with 10 pictures to colour, of which 6 are uncoloured, Tear to two pages, without loss; PLUS Two others, both With All Faults: No.2, The Farm-Yard; & American No. 2, The Poultry Book; Rough and Tumble. Frowde, H&S, no date (1913), with 24 colour plates. 4to. Pictorial covers; one plate with the facing page damaged (stuck together & separated); one page torn with loss (not affecting the text), a few crayon marks, including a couple of small ones to the margin of one plate; How to Draw Dogs. John Lane The Bodley Head, 1935, 1st. Edn. DW, with tears & missing part of the spine; VG; Jack and Jill. Henry Frowde, no date (1914). 1st. Edn. All 24 colour plates present. 4to. Pictorial boards, rubbed and spine torn & detached; Just Among Friends. Eyre And Spottiswoode, 1934, 1st. Edn. 4to. Covers rubbed, Good+; Berkshire Vale. Oxford, Blackwell, 1927, 1st. Edn. Folio. VG; Dogs of Character. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1927, 1st. Edn. 4to. Very Good; Ratcatcher to Scarlet. Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1933, 3rd. Edn. 4to. Covers little rubbed; VG (10)

Cecil ALDIN (ill): The Mongrel Puppy Book. Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1912), 1st. Edn. Original pictorial boards; The Red Puppy Book. Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1910), 1st. Edn. With all 12 colour Plates. Original pictorial boards, a little rubbed; Ten Little Puppy Dogs. Sands & co. no date (1902), 1st. Edn. Oblong 4to. Covers rubbed, inner hinges cracked; The White Puppy Book. Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, no date (1909), 1st. Edn. With all 12 colour plates. Original pictorial boards, little rubbed; The White Kitten Book. Frowde and H&S, no date (1909), 1st. Edn. 12 colour plates. Original pictorial boards, rubbed; inner hinges strengthened with tape; Just Among Friends. Eyre And Spottiswoode, 1934, 1st. Edn. 4to. Covers rubbed, Lacking front blank endpaper, o/w Good+; Morton: Who's Who in the Zoo. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1933, 1st. Edn. DW. 4to.Tears & repairs to dw, o/w VG; Handley Cross, or, Mr Jorrocks's Hunt [2 volumes]. Arnold, no date, (1911); Dogs of Character. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1930, reprint, DW. 4to. Very Good+; Emanuel: The Dogs of War. Bradbury, Agnew, 1906, 1st. Edn. Original pictorial covers. (11)

Cecil ALDIN (ill): Bunnyborough. Humphrey Milford, no date, (1919), 1st. Edn. Folio. With colour title page and all 16 colour plates present. Pictorial boards, rubbed; MAC. Frowde and H&S, no date (1912), 1st. Edn. 4to. Pictorial boards. All 24 colour plates present, BUT text page to plate V missing, and supplied in Photostat; Emanuel: A Dog Day. 1904 reprint, with 28 colour plates. Pictorial boards, rubbed; A Gay Dog. 1905, 1st. Edn. With 24 colour plates. 4to. Pictorial boards, corner of upper cover chewed off, o/w VG; The Twins. Henry Frowde, no date (1910). 1st. Edn. All 24 colour plates present. 4to. Pictorial boards, rebacked & inner hinges strengthened with tape. Good+; The Bunch Book, For Dog Lovers Only. 1932, 1st. Edn. Spine a little faded, VG. (6)

An accounts book from S Luckin & Sons of GREAT DUNMOW, 1918-1925. 434 double-sided ruled pages, 409 of which entered with transactions, including: dates, quantities, weights, product & price. Their client list includes: Mrs. Bond, Clock House; Lady Fane, Brook End; Mrs. E. J. Foakes; Lady Gordon Lennox, POW Camp Guards; Mrs. E B Trow, Grammar School; Lady Warwick, Pantry account, fruit account; Cat fish, Easton Lodge Kitchen; H. G. Wells. [S Luckin & Sons were fishmongers & fruiterers in Great Dunmow, Essex. Their principal customer appears to have been The Countess of Warwick at Easton Lodge. There are a number of accounts listed: Pantry Account; Easton Lodge Kitchen; Easton Lodge Cat Fish; Lady Warwick fruit account. There had been a disastrous fire in the house in 1918, by repute caused by one of her pet monkeys. The volume measures: 42 x 19 x4.5cm.

Stamps; New Zealand Stamp Collection, early to modern housed in two stockbooks and an A4 pocket book, includes a good selection of 'Lord of The Rings' minisheets.The collection contains a mixture of mint and used stamps. The majority of earlier stamps to 1980's are used. There are mint stamps up to 2009, but again mixed with some used stamps (up to 2019).

Three boxes of Coates Herd Book for Shorthorn cattle, bulls and cows, mostly dating to 1920's and 30's

Roy Roger's Annuals (c1950's) Adventures No.1 (x2) & No.2, King of the Cowboys A Big Golden Book (x2) & five others, plus Gene Autry Stories No.3, Hopalong Cassidy Stories No.4, The Lone Ranger (x5), Champion the Wonder Horse (x2) Oregan Trail (2 boxes)The items in this auction are located offsite and as such, we have limited access to provide postage quotes. Therefore, we are only able to offer a discretionary post and packing service on small, singular items. Due to the fragility of lots in this auction, we would strongly advise using a professional packing service in most instances.

λ&nbspCLAUDE HARRISON (BRITISH 1922-2009) THE YORKE FAMILY IN THE GARDEN AT GATEWICK Oil on board Signed 'Claude Harrison (lower right) and inscribed 'SEP/1954/At Steyning/The family/of David/Yorke' (on the book to the centre of the image) 79 x 127cm (31 x 50 in.) Condition Report: The board with some undulation. There seems to have been a reaction with one/some of the pigments which has caused patches of white blemishing throughout. Some scattered areas of craquelure. A number of small spots of loss to the grass between the two children. Inspection under UV light reveals some scattered retouching.Condition Report Disclaimer

Collection of 22 Observer's book of aircraft (no.11) dating from 1960 to late 1970's, 4 Sampson Low aircraft guide books and 2 New Observers Book of Aircraft (NI) 

Three magazines featuring iconic films from the 1980's, The Star Wars official collectors edition by Marvel, The ET Storybook and The Empire Strikes Back Story Book

MIRACLEMAN #1 to 24 + MIRACLEMAN 3-D #1 + MIRACLEMAN: APOCRYPHA #1-3 + MIRACLEMAN: A DREAM OF FLYING BOOK ONE (29 in Lot) - (1985/1992 - ECLIPSE) - Full complete run of the first series which reintroduced Marvelman, a 1950's British superhero renamed Miracleman for legal purposes - Note: Issue #1 is the more desirable UK Edition with a geographically specific advertisement on the back cover which is different to the U.S. distributed copies

"Escaping Society cover Signed 18 RAF WW2 Battle of Britain Dambusters VC winners. Escaping Society Caterpillar Club Signed 18 Members Battle of Britain, Dambuster 8 May 85 BFPS 1945 40th Anniv of VE Day. Caterpillar Club Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Escaping Society. Cover flown in Hercules. Personally Signed by 5 RAF Falcons Display Team & 18 Caterpillar Club Members a Cross section Range from one of the earliest member’s, a per – war jumper, through the Battle of Britain, Dam buster pilot, and Bomber Battle of Germany to a post – War member , the only one on this list who used an ejector seat first. Dambuster A F ( Tony ) Burcher DFM Rear Gunner M for Mother Mohne Dam 16th May 1943.( Dambuster Raid ) Hit by Falk while approaching the target before being crippled by the blast from its own weapon which overshoot and exploded beyond the parapet Crashed Hopgood, Brennan, Earnshaw Minchin Gregory all killed in the Crush only J W Fraser & A F Burcher Survived the crash. Whilst Bailing out Burcher was stuck across the back by the tail. His parachute carried him to earth but a broken back prevented him from moving. He lay there for 3 days until some Hitler Youth found him. They tied a rope around his feet and dragged him to the nearest Gestapo Station who believing he was going to die gave him over to the care of a man they believed was a local vet. This man was prior to the war a back surgeon who had lied to the authorities so as to not have to do War work. Prisoner of war sent to Stalag Luft III sagan where he found an old polish friend from the RAF. The two took part in three famous tunnel escapes Captured by the Germans them realizing who they were they were to be executed as per Hitler's orders the next day. That night the lines ahifted and in the morning the Russians were in charge of the Prison. For reasons unknown the Russians decided they should hang on to these two and so they were sent into internment in Russia. Burcher wasn't repatriated until 1947. WO John Bettany CGM Bales out Lancaster.AVM H A C Bird Wilson Pilot Battle of Britain, Air Marshal Sir Harry Burton, Pilots Wellington shot down over Germany bailed out and escaped back to Great Britain 1st airman to return. Gp Capt John Cunningham Most Successful night fighter Pilot, Air Commodore Alan C Deere, Battle of Britain Pilot bailed out many times and wrote a book called nine Lives. Sqn Ldr Robert F T Doe Battle of Britian Pilot Baled out aircraft on Fire, one of Mcindoe’s ‘’Guinea Pig’’. Gp Capt D E Gillam Battle of Britain Pilot Baled out. Gp Capt Tom P Gleave Battle of Britain Pilot Baled Out on fire became one of McIndoe’s chief ‘’Guinea Pigs. W/O Norman C Jackson VC ( Victoria Cross Holder ) climbed on the wing of his Lancaster to put out the fire in one of the engines, He did this, but the aircraft was shot down by a night fighter and he was blown off the wing. His parachute saved his life. Air Chief Marshal Sir Wallace ( Digger) Kyle, An Australian is the most senior member of those who have signed these covers. He had to bail out of a Bulldog in the mid – thirties. Sqn Ldr James H (Ginger) Lacey fought in the Battle of France and was top scoring British Pilot in the Battle of Britain. He used his parachute on at least 6 occasions. Gp Capt W S O Randle served with Bomber Command throughout the war. He was shot down over Belgium, made his way through France across the Pyrenees into Spain and reached Gibraltar. Served happily in the Royal Air Force until 1972. Flt Lt William Reid VC won his Victoria Cross with 61 Sqn later joined 617 Sqn. When on an operation over Germany his Lancaster was hit by a bomb from a fighter flying Aircraft in the Bomber Stream. He bailed out with some members of his crew and finished up as a POW in Stalag Luft 111. Air Chief Marshal Sir F Rosier Pilot fought in both the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain. It was in this period that he had to use his parachute. Air Vice Marshal Sir Colin Scragg . Pre War airman served with Bomber Command until 1944 when with 166 Sqn he was on a mission over Germany and had to bail out. He finished in Stalag Luft 111. Wg Cdr Robert (Bob ) Stanford – Tuck. Battle of Britain Pilot and was one of the top scorers. Had to bail out of his Spitfire in a sweep over France much later on in the War. POW Stalag Luft 111. Marshal of the RAF Sir Keith Williamson. Only member to bail out Post- War . He bailed out having used his ejector seat first from a Hunter. Full Details enclosed. Certified Copy no 11 of 12 Covers Signed. " Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Two Victorian photograph albums, containing photographic portraits of men, women and children, together with a early 20th century sentiment book, containing drawings and quotes

A selection of vintage hardback and other books with decorative gilt covers, titles including: Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management; Familiar Studies of Men and Books, by R. L. Stevenson; Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray; Home, Sweet Home, by R. E. S. T.; Essays, by Francis Bacon; and others, one box.

3 x albums - France & French colonies - Very comprehensive & extensive collection of France from imperf onwards includes numerous colour shades and varieties in large stock book. A very comprehensive French album 1840 - 1970's with some highly catalogued stamps to £180 & £225. Together with an album of French Colonies.

Victorian Religious and Children's Books - Missionary Portfolio for the Young containing True Stories, with Pictures and Hymns, ed. Rev. C. Hodgson (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge: London); Sights in all Seasons (The Religious Tract Society: London); The Alphabet of Flowers, for Good Children, engraved Edmund Evans (Routledge, London); The Mrs Marcet, Mother's First Book (Longman: London, 1845); The Lame Boy; Our Anniversaries notebook (6)

Churchill (Sir Winston) Divi Britannici: Being a Remark Upon the Lives of all the Kings of this Isle, first edition, from the library of Sir Winston Spencer Churchill and Randolph S. Churchill, bookplates on pastedown, engraved title vignette, title in red and black, the odd spot or finger-soiling mark but largely clean internally, 18th century half calf, upper joint cracked, extremities worn, covers rubbed, tall 8vo, by Tho. Roycrofte, to be sold by Francis Eglesfield, 1675.   *** A very Churchillian item.  Sir Winston Churchill FRS (1620 –1688), known as the Cavalier Colonel, was a historian, politician, and a direct ancestor and namesake of Sir Winston Spencer Churchill, English 20th century prime minister. The book was written by the former, owned by the latter, and later passed down to his son, Randolph S. Churchill, and bears both their bookplates. Prime Minister Churchill's bookplate was designed by Reynolds Stone, (1909–79), celebrated type designer and letter cutter. 

Apraxine (Pierre) Photographs from the Collection of the Gilman Paper Company, limited edition, offset lithograph frontispiece and 199 plates by Richard Benson, original calf backed boards, very light surface marks to calf, original slipcase (light staining), preserved in original publisher's cardboard box, elephant folio, Meriden, White Oak Press, 1985.   *** "A tour-de-force for offset lithography" - Grolier Club, Century for a Century, p94. A superbly printed book, presenting pictures from one of the world's important photography resources. These images, selected by Pierre Apraxine, curator of the Gilman collection, illustrate the work of over one hundred photographers. The scope ranges from the experimental daguerrotype of the early 1840's to the pioneering photographs by Robert Frank and Diane Arbus of the mid 1950s and 1960s.

LUCAS E. V. (Ed).  Forgotten Tales of Long Ago, 1907 & Another Book of Verses for Children, 1907. Each with col. frontis & title, plates & text illus., in pict. cloth gilt; also 8 other illus. vols. in dec. cloth.  (10).

Cookery, a collection of works, mainly 19th century in varying condition, including: HENDERSON (W A) The Housekeeper's Instructor, 5th edition, no date, calf, repaired; The Complete Confectioner, 2nd edition 1790, 12mo, binding detached; SOYER (A) The Modern Housewife or Menagere, 18th thousand, 1850, 8vo, cloth; others by Raffald, Farley etc. All in varying used condition, some incomplete, damaged and/or modern rebound. Sold not subject to returnJohn Murrell 1630;There does not appear to be a title page for the book named 'The First Book of Cookery' and there is no missing pages up until the end of the second book of cookery. Then begins 2 introductory pages for 'A new book of Carving and Sewing' followed by it's title page, however this book is omitted.The first page of the book is missing its edge and the second page has a tear to the top corner. 5-7 are missing their bottom corners. Pages marked 41, 71 and 113 have been folded in the top corners.There are several marks throughout the book, a page which has been written on, two pages with burn pages and two pages with what appears to be worm holes. The book has also been rebound with a later likely 19th century binding. Please see photos for further detail. Sold as seen.London Art of Cookery John Farley 11th Edition 1807 printed by F. Bryer Blackfriars, rebound with staining throughoutThe Art of Cookery made Plain and Easy by A Lady 1778, printed for W. Strahan et al rebound, significant surface dirt to front pageThe Experienced English Housekeeper 1776 by Elizabeth Raffald 5th Edition printed by R. Baldwin, rebound.The Housekeeper's Instructor or Universal Cook, by W A Henderson, 5th Edition printed by W. and J. Stratford London ND black leather binding "" 5th edition with tree calf binding, re backed and re cased.Beeton's book of Household Management Vol 1, S O Beeton, Bouvary Street, London, Edited by Mrs Isabella Beeton, (split from seam)The Handbook of Dining or Corpulency and Leaness Scientifically Considered by Brillat-Savarin translated by F L Simpson, 3rd Edition, Printed by Spottiswoode and Co 1865, cloth boundMrs Beeton 's Cookery Book New and Revised edtion Ward, Lock and Co Ltd London and Melbourne, cloth bound (poor condition)The Modern Housewife or Menagere by Alexis Soyer, published Simpkin, Marshall and Co, Pall Mall, 1850 green cloth bound A la Mode Cookery by Mrs de Salis, published by Longmans Green and Co 1902, red cloth boundA new System of Domestic Cookery by A Lady published by J. Murray 1806 marbled boards with cloth spine (Maria E Rindle)The Handbook of Dining by Leonard Francis Simpson, published by Longmans and Roberts 1859 Gild stamped boards with textured coverThe Compleat Housewife or Accomplished Gentlewoman's Companion by E. Smith 14th Edition, 1750 printed for R. Ware et all Marbled and leather spine, rebound.Experienced English Housekeeper by Elizabeth Raffald 4th Edition, published by R.Baldwin 1775 marbled and leather bindingMrs Beeton Family Cookery New Edition, Ward Lock navy cloth boundHandbook of Gastronomy by Brillat-Savarin, translated by A. Lalauze, London J. C. Nimmo and Bain, 1884, cloth boundA New system of Domestic Cookery by A Lady printed by William Clowes, 1831 marbled boards with green leatherThe Modern Cook (missing title page) Francatelli 1853 marbled boards and leather spine (broken)The First Book of Cookery 1630 John Murrel ND Missing title page, leather bound (rebound - see above)The Complete Confectioner (both boards loose but present) by A Person 1740 (possibly Frederick Nutt) leather boundSoft back notebook - Early 20th century, dated 1917, hand written recipies and also cuttings, some pages loose (poor condition)Slim marbled notebook - inscribed pen and ink to the inside Ann S Hakiston (?) 1853 the blue pages glued with cuttings and hand written recipiesNotebook - inscribed to the front "Receipts for cooking and Medicines" dated to the interior 1831 and variously inscribed. Contains hand written recipies and remediesLargest Notebook - with loose recipies in various hands, also letters, loose printed recipies, aso inscribed on the pages Not dated. Marbled boards and leather spine and corners. 

London - Thames - maps. DOWER (John James) London, Guide to the International Exhibition, 1862, issued as a supplement to the Illustrated London News, 83 x 115cm, fold creases, edges with a little fraying in places; CARY (G & J) New Plan of London, 1829, folding hand coloured dissected map, 66 x 82.5cm, (some surface soiling); PULLING (A) Philip's Citizen Series of Municipal London Maps, Land Transfer 1897, coloured folding map, 75 x 101cm, cloth cover, spine torn; TAUNT (Henry W) A New Map of the River Thames..., 6th edition, no date, circa 1897, 8vo, double-page maps with mounted photographic illustrations, light foxing, original cloth; HALL (S C) The Book of the Thames, no date, circa 1880, illustrated, cloth gilt (5)

Literature, various. ELIOT (T S) Four Quartets, 1st edition, in book form, London: Faber & Faber, 1944, 8vo, slight ripple to contents in places, cloth in dust jacket; GREENE (G) Our Man in Havanna, 1st edition, 1958, dust jacket, slightly stained rear panel; The Comedians, 1966, 1st edition, dust jacket; CARROLL (Lewis) Through the Looking Glass, 1928, colour plates, calf, chipped spine; BARBER (Mary) Some Drawings of Ancient Embroidery Thirty Specimens, Sotheran 1880, folio, colour plates, contents loose, original cloth; DULAC (E) Picture-Book for the French Red Cross, no date, 4to, tipped in colour plates, some toning, cloth; DICKENS (C) & W. COLLINS. No Thoroughfare, Christmas Number of All the Year Round, 1867, 8vo, paper wrapper; The Ladies' Cabinet, Nov. 1834, 12mo, 4 coloured costume plates, paper wrapper;

London. History and architecture. GALER (A M) Norwood and Dulwich, 1890. small 4to, illustrated, original pictorial cloth; SYKES (C S) Private Palaces, 1985, dust jacket; PHILLIPS (H) Mid-Georgian London, Collins 1964, 4to, dust jacket; KEENE, BURNS & SAINT. St Paul's, 2004, folio, dust jacket; PEARCE (D) London's Mansions, Batsford 1986, dust jacket; The Book of Watford, a portrait of our Town c1800-1987, dust jacket; BYRNE (A) Bedford Square, 1990, slip case; etc (32)

BARTHES (Roland) Erte (Romain de Tirtoff), Parma: Franco Maria Ricci 1972, folio, no.1869/2000 copies, mounted colour plates, slip case; The Speaking Toybook, no date, circa 1900, oblong 8vo, 6 colour plates of animals with pulls to one side operating their sounds, rear board unglued revealing mechanism, original pictorial binding; Raccolta di Ercolano, di Pompei, di Stabia, vol. of uncoloured line engravings circa 1830, modern covers; AUSTIN (S) The Story without an End, 1874, large 8vo, 15 colour plates, light marginal staining, original cloth, rebacked; LANG (A) The Brown Fairy Book, 1st edition 1904, cloth; The Green Fairy Book, 1892, bright cloth gilt; WILDE (O) Salome, Boston 1912, 8vo, illustrated by Beardsley, library blindstamp to 1st leaf; etc (13)

'A. S.' [ANON]. The Gentleman’s compleat Jockey, with the perfect Horse-Man and Experienc’d Farrier, London 1738, 12mo, edition not stated, rather age worn and stained, title fore-edge cropped, owner's name and book label, calf, rebacked; PARSONS (W) Chronological Tables of Europe.. to ye Year 1694, oblong 12mo, 4th impression, additional engraved title and 2 further prelim leaves, 18pp., both paste downs with further tables, worn panel calfGentleman's Compleat JockeyBookplate John and Rosemary Duckett and inscribed in biro on the first free end paper "Johnny Duckett/King's College/Cambridge"141, 142,143,144 missing145 to 159 end completeTable of contents complete

LEWER (S), WRIGHT’S BOOK OF POULTRY, complete with 30 colour plates, 16 black and white plates, and illustrations to text, ¾ red leather with green cloth boards, London, Waverley Book Company, (1).

A collection of thirty-eight books on rural ways, animals and husbandry, to include, SPEEDY (T), SPORT IN THE HIGHLANDS AND LOWLANDS OF SCOTLAND, William Blackwood, 1884; ROGERSON (S), BOTH SIDE OF THE ROAD, A BOOK ABOUT FARMING, 1949, (38).

JAMES PATRICK DONLEAVY, a collection of first editions and other books to include, MEET MY MAKER THE MAD MOLECULE, The Bodley Head, 1965; THE SADDEST SUMMER OF SAMUEL S, London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1966; THE BEASTLY BEATITUDES OF BALTHAZAR B, Seymour Lawrence Book, 1968; THE BEASTLY BEATITUDES OF BALTHAZAR B, London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1969; THE ONION EATERS, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1971; A FAIRY TALE OF NEW YORK, Delacorte Press, 1973; LEILA, signed edition, The Franklin Library, 1983 (28)

LEVY (M), DRAWINGS OF L. S. LOWRY, limited edition 100/100, signed by the artist, with additional black and white photograph of the artist tucked in at the front, Cory, Adams & Mackay, 1963, (1).Condition Report: The cloth with very minor rubbing and perhaps a little darker along the top edged but generally ok. Page edges when closed have some minor foxing spots. Page edges internally with very slight toning. The ink for the numbering of the book is in biro. The Lowry signature is in blue ink. The photograph with a mark to the bottom corner, some edges wear and light creases. A little grubby on the back

Two Qajar lacquered and gold painted wooden book covers, possibly Shiraz, Iran, 19th C.38 x 24,5 cm (each) Provenance: - A Belgian private collection.- Acquired in the Brussels art market in the late 1990's. Ref.:- A similar but older book cover is part of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (link).

A Chinese blanc de Chine figure of Guanyin, KangxiH 22,5 cm Provenance: - Ex-collection Robert Mc Pherson (no. 26592, link). A Kangxi (1662-1722) Blanc de Chine Porcelain, Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province, late 17th. This Blanc de Chine porcelain group depicts Guanyin holding a child, with her acolytes either side and a dragon below. The mould-made construction which is rather lightly potted, combined with a small amount of hand-work indicates that this model was made towards the end of the 17th century rather than earlier. Figures of Guanyin are by far the most common of all Blanc de Chine figures and indeed one of the most common images in Chinese figurative art. Guanyin was the goddess of mercy, She was especially revered in the area where this figure was produced ; Dehua in Fujian Province. But her origins stem from Tibetan Buddhism, she was originally the patron saint of Tibetan Buddhism `Avalokitesvara`. Guanyin is actually the shorter form of the name Guan shi yin, which means 'one who observes the voices of the world.' True to her name, Guanyin listens to and understands the worries that plague man's existence. Because of her mercy and generosity, Guanyin is the most-loved of China`s divinities, she is the one people turn to for assistance in their everyday lives. Guanyin is specially venerated by those who are hoping to have children or those who are about to set out for sea. Guanyin is usually portrayed wearing a white cape. On her head is a crown in the style of the Amitabha-buddha. She is shown with a child on her lap, flanked by her two attendants, Longnu (girl) and Shancai (boy). She is flanked by two rocky pedestals, one supporting a book, the other a vase. Guanyin has been given the same qualities as the Virgin Mary of Catholic theology, which is why she is sometimes portrayed holding a child in her arms. Indeed some Blanc de Chine figures are of the the Virgin Mary with child, an interesting mix of East and West. While the worship of Guanyin could be traced historically from India, she is the star of countless legends and folk tales in China. Guanyin`s home on earth was the Putuo mountains, located on an island on China's eastern coast to the south of Shanghai. In China, Putuo-shan is one of the most sacred places in Buddhism and the temple dedicated to Guanyin on the mountain is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Guanyin`s birth is celebrated on the 19th day of February, and her enlightenment is celebrated on the 19th of September. On those days, the pilgrims flock to Putuo mountain.

Dinaw Mengestu signed paperback book titled Children of the Revolution. Dedicated & Inscribed. Marks on some pages. Good condition. Sold on behalf of the Michael Sobell cancer charity. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

Registration No: Y834 MWL Chassis No: SCFAC133X1B500004 MOT: July 2025Loaned by Aston Martin to EON Productions for a photoshoot at Pinewood Studios with Pierce Brosnan to promote the twentieth James Bond film, 'Die Another Day'Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the hero cars in the film (hence the reason it was requested for the photoshoot)A notably early production example and one of seven cars which were initially retained by the factory for press dutiesSubsequently road registered as 'M16 SPY' and 'A12 AML'Part of a prominent Aston Martin collection since 2003The lead car in a parade to commemorate the opening of the M6 Toll roadJust c.37,800 miles from newPLEASE NOTE: The check engine light has recently appeared on this lot.A landmark model in Aston Martin’s history, the Vanquish MkI was unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Salon. Styled by Ian Callum and notable as his first ‘clean sheet’ design for the marque (as opposed to the DB7 which sat on a modified Jaguar platform), the newcomer featured a bonded composite aluminium chassis with carbon fibre backbone. Developed in conjunction with Lotus, the structure was equipped with all-round independent suspension and four-wheel, ventilated ABS disc brakes. A true Grand Tourer available in two-seater or 2+2-seater guises, the Vanquish was powered by a 6-litre V12 DOHC engine allied to automated six-speed manual transmission. With some 460bhp and 400lbft of torque on tap, the Fixed-Head Coupe was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 190mph. Although it broke a lot of new ground, the Vanquish was also notable as the last Aston Martin to be handbuilt at Newport Pagnell, with just 1,503 being completed before the arrival of the Vanquish ‘S’ in 2004. Confident that it had produced a winner, Aston Martin readied seven early production cars for UK press duties road registering them as ‘Y829 MWL’ through to ‘Y836 MWL’ during June 2001 (with the exception of ‘Y830 MWL’). The septet then appeared in a plethora of magazines and brochures. Taken on a road trip to Scotland, this particular example – ‘Y834 MWL’ – was the subject of a multi-page article entitled ‘Loch, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. However, its true claim to fame came was when it was delivered to Pinewood Studios to be photographed alongside Pierce Brosnan as part of the promotional campaign for the twentieth James Bond film, ‘Die Another Day’.Notable as the first 007 outing since ‘The Living Daylights’ in 1987 to star a current Aston Martin model as the hero car, ‘Die Another Day’ signified a re-forging of the links amid the British manufacturer and EON Productions such that the world’s most famous spy has remained a resolute Aston man ever since! Invited to the factory before filming commenced, Brosnan was sufficiently bowled over by the Vanquish to acquire one which remained with him until 2015 (when it was sadly destroyed in a house fire). Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the Vanquish's that lit up the silver screen but sadly lacking their ejector seat, missiles and machine guns, ‘Y834 MWL’ was an obvious choice for the Pierce Brosnan / Pinewood Studios photoshoot which was subsequently syndicated worldwide. Indeed, images from the iconic collaboration between James Bond and ‘Y834 MWL’ are still being used by numerous newspapers, magazines and websites today. Having graced the front cover of Aston Martin News in February 2002, the GT sported the appropriate number plate ‘M16 SPY’ for a brief while before being sold to the vendor by JCT600 of Leeds the following year. A prominent (and prolific) Aston Martin collector, the seller has enjoyed exhibiting his ‘James Bond’ Vanquish at numerous events and shows over the years, not to mention touring abroad with the Aston Martin Owners’ Club to the Le Mans 24-hours and Portugal etc. However, his favourite memory of the Tungsten-hued Coupe is from 9th December 2003 when he headed the parade of cars which were the very first to use the M6 Toll road. Registered as ‘A12 AML’ at the time (aping the ‘V12 AML’ number used by the factory), the GT reverted to its most famous plate ‘Y834 MWL’ during February 2022. Accompanying service invoices suggest that the Vanquish has covered 18,000 of its warranted c.37,800 miles in the vendor’s hands (albeit less than 4,000 of those have been accrued over the past decade). Highly original, the GT looks very much the same as it did when promoting ‘Die Another Day’ twenty-two years ago. Any Vanquish is a special car with Evo magazine naming the model as one of its 25 most significant performance cars of the last 25 years in 2023 and commenting thus: “If the DB4 of 1958 signalled the start of Aston’s original golden era, the Vanquish kick-started a new golden age that would see Gaydon-built cars, led by DB9 and Vantage, achieve unprecedented sales. Quite simply, it sparked the most successful period in Aston history, and for that Aston fans – and really anyone who enjoys the rich tapestry of performance cars – should be forever grateful”. However, as a bona fide piece of James Bond memorabilia, ‘Y834 MWL’ has a significance all its own. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, owners handbook and service book plus current MOT certificate valid until July 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: 161 XUL Chassis No: BC49CH MOT: Exempt1 of just 45 RHD S1 Continental chassis bodied by Park Ward to its Design Number 701Subject to an extensive restoration which included conversion to Drophead Coupé format by A&B PriceThe beneficiary of approximately £200,000 worth of expenditure with marque specialists such as Frank Dale and Jonathan Padgett in the current ownershipUnveiled in Autumn 1955 some six months after its Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon sibling, the Continental version was only available to coach-built special order. Featuring a higher compression ratio and taller back axle ratio, the newcomer was found capable of over 120mph. Underpinned by the same cruciform-braced box-section chassis as the ‘basic’ S1, complete with independent front suspension, a well-located ‘live’ rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes, most of the coachbuilders that clothed it favoured aluminium over steel. Lighter and nimbler than the standard factory offering, Continentals were typically some fifty per cent more expensive too. Long considered among the best engines Bentley ever made, the S1’s 4.9 litre straight-six was famed for its blend of torque, refinement and durability and was thus well-suited to the standard fit four-speed automatic transmission. Among the era's fastest and most exclusive four-seaters, the last of 431 S1 Continentals was completed in 1959. Mentored by A.F. McNeil at J. Gurney Nutting & Co Ltd during the mid-1930s and subsequently promoted to Chief Designer there, John Polwhele Blatchley joined Rolls-Royce during WWII. A stylistic influence on every generation of Bentley from the MkVI through to the T-Series, he took control of in-house coachbuilder Park Ward’s designs from 1952 onwards and was later credited with penning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Decidedly elegant but with various a la mode twists such as its subtly integrated vestigial tail finds, Park Ward’s Design Numbers 700 and 701 for the Bentley S1 Continental chassis were typical of Blatchley’s creative ethos. Evolving through issues one and two, later versions of the sleek, two-door Drophead Coupé and Fixed Head Coupé variants utilised the same tail-lights as the Standard Steel Saloon integrating them into the base of the tailfins. Park Ward bodied a total of sixty-nine Bentley S1 Continental chassis to its Design Number 701 (with forty-five being to right-hand drive specification) with a further eighty-nine Drophead Coupés to Design Number 700. The aluminium clad Drophead Coupé is considered to be one of the most desirable Bentley Continental variants and therefore examples today are regularly seen for sale at more than £1,000,000. This has resulted in a small number of Fixed Head Coupes being converted to Drophead Coupe specification. According to Martin Bennett’s authoritative book ‘Bentley Continental, Corniche and Azure’, chassis BC49CH was bodied by Park Ward as a Fixed Head Coupe to its Design Number 701. Delivered in November 1957 to A. Beatty, it was initially registered as ‘UXF 100’. The ‘A. Beatty’ in question is understood to have been Sir Alfred Chester Beatty; an American-British mining magnate who moved to London from New York City in 1911. Known as the ‘The King of Copper’, his donations were pivotal to the establishment and survival of what is now The Institute of Cancer Research. Little else is known about the four-seater’s early history until 1990 when the previous owner entrusted it to A&B Price for restoration and conversion to Drophead Coupé specification. Reportedly using an original Design Number 700 Drophead Coupe as a template, A&B Price carried out a limited number of such transformations around this time which were noted for their quality and accuracy. A taller gentleman, the last keeper requested that the rear hood line be raised slightly so that he could ride comfortably in the back should someone else take the wheel. Part of the vendor’s imposing Bentley Continental collection since 2008, when he purchased it from marque specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons, ‘161 XUL’ has been lavishly maintained and improved to the tune of over £200,000. Acknowledged specialist Padgett Motor Engineers have thoroughly overhauled the original engine, not to mention attending to the automatic transmission and back axle. The hood has been re-profiled and renewed in Dark Green mohair, while the interior upholstery, boot and wood veneers have been refurbished (the associated SimTrim of Spalding bills totalling £50,000 plus). The cubbies to the driver and passenger doors house a seemingly unused picnic set, while the dashboard contains a digitalised Becker Mexico stereo. Performing notably well on a recent outing, the Bentley has lived up to its name making numerous trips to mainland Europe with the seller. Accumulating sundry stone chips as a result, it nonetheless remains highly presentable to our eyes. A rare coachbuilt Bentley S1 Continental in both its original and secondary guises, ‘161 XUL’ has been better maintained than many of its siblings. A singularly elegant motorcar, it is worthy of close inspection. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: G111 RDM Chassis No: WAUZZZ8AZLA158710 MOT: June 2025Rare Audi 90 luxury Saloon in striking Pearlescent WhiteAir conditioning and electric sunroofPreviously stored by a collector for 8-9 yearsIn September 1986, Audi released a new Typ 89 Audi 80 for the 1987 model year on the European market and introduced it elsewhere within a year. It introduced a new aerodynamic look and a fully zinc-coated galvanised bodyshell. In 1987, the Audi 90 was reintroduced as an upmarket, more luxurious variant of the 80. To begin with it would again feature a choice of 10-valve inline five-cylinder petrol engines, and could be specified with or without quattro. The 90 differs visually from the 80 by a full width tail-light panel; headlights that featured additional high-beam lights and a slightly different front grille. Indicator lamps were moved from beside the headlights to the bumpers next to the fog lights, which were standard fitment on the 90. Brightwork surrounds for the windows, tops of the bumpers and side rubbing strips were also standard. Interiors were upgraded over the 80 featuring velour seat coverings and a slightly more generous level of equipment.The vendor, a Saab specialist garage, took this rare 5-cylinder 4 door luxury Saloon as a part exchange. Finished in Pearl White with Grey velour, this Audi 90 more recently belonged to a car collecting friend of the vendor. His ownership was over a 5-year period, however, it was stored for 8-9 years in a heated garage at TK Autos, Kendal. The Audi’s condition is said to be ‘exceptional’ for its age, with a few marks that could be remedied. The lack of corrosion is likely due to a galvanised body from Audi on these special iterations of the Audi 80 model series. The Audi 90’s specification was beyond that of many marques in 1990. There’s a Blaupunkt Montreux radio cassette player, electric windows on all four doors, an electric sunroof and air conditioning; unusual to find both specified.The alloy wheels are 15-inch and colour-coded, similar to the original 14-inch alloys also offered with the car. There are some accompanying brochures and an untested Blaupunkt Melbourne radio cassette player. The '90' passed its last MOT with a couple of advisories and subsequently a new track rod end was fitted. There are 3 former keepers recorded on the V5C logbook, a book pack is present and shows stamps up to c.40k in the service booklet (now displaying c.80,060). For more information, please contact: Paul Bruhin-Price Paulbruhinprice@aol.com 07860534637

Registration No: AJ02 ZKD Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99ZZ56444587 MOT: July 2025Desirable 'Gen 2' 3.6 litre exampleOnly four former keepers from newFull service history from new documented in extensive history file with full original book packRecently subject to much recent expenditure for a full borescope check and IMS Bearing change, plus a new steering rack, discs and pads, rear shocks and OEM exhaustsSpecified in the incredibly rare Porsche Exclusive colours of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue InteriorAsked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Model year 2002 saw a major upgrade to Carrera 2 and 4 with a 'facelift' to include the Turbo's 'teardrop' headlamps, glovebox, sports steering wheel, and the larger 320bhp 3.6-litre engine (featuring Variocam Plus variable valve timing and opening technology).First registered on the 11th July 2002, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ was specified through the Porsche Exclusive programme in the rare colour scheme of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue extended leather interior and was specified with such luxuries as heated ‘memory’ adjusting front seats, Tiptronic gearbox, Sat-Nav, air-conditioning and dark burr maple trim. Externally, the car came with a body-coloured matching hardtop and rides upon 18” Porsche Sport Classic alloy wheels.Purchased by the vendor in 2014, there are four previous keepers recorded, with the previous owner having been the custodian since 2009. The history file records seven Porsche main dealer services and five Porsche specialist services, with the latest recorded in August 2021 at 118,222 miles. Furthermore, the car has been subject to much further work as recorded by several invoices within the history folder, including an IMS and RMS bearing change plus more recent works for new rear shock absorbers, reconditioned steering rack, new brake discs and pads, an oil service in 2023 and a new stainless-steel exhaust. The vendor now rates the 911 mechanically as in ‘very good to excellent’ fettle. The bodywork has also been equally well cherished, and the vendor also rates this as ‘very good for the age of the car’ and ‘feels all round to have covered far less than its currently indicated 124,000 miles’.A genuinely delightful soft-top Porsche, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ is offered to market as the vendor has in his own words ‘simply not been using the car to its full potential’. Representing excellent value compared with some of its newer 911 siblings and given its specification is arguably far more interesting. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: F432 SLJ Chassis No: WBABA320402255224 MOT: September 2025Warranted 93,365 miles from new as corroborated by its MOT historyFamously smooth 2-litre straight-six engine allied to five-speed manual transmissionWell preserved, factory-fitted Black leather interior and said to 'drive extremely well'The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3-Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 after replacing the E21 3-Series. The model range included coupé and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3-Series to be produced in saloon and estate body styles. The 320i was fitted with a two-litre straight-six petrol engine mated to either a five-speed Getrag manual or four-speed automatic pushing it to over 120mph. Far, far rarer than its saloon siblings, just 32,686 examples of BMW’s iconic E30-generation 320i Convertible were made (with most being to LHD specification).First registered on the 1st August 1988, 'F432 SLJ' was specified in Alpine White over a Black leather interior with a Black mohair hood and was fitted from factory with the desirable five-speed manual transmission. Throughout the car’s life, it has evidently been cherished and is presented with a comprehensive service history and the original book pack.Purchased by the vendor in 2016, the E30’s V5C records six previous keepers and displays 93,365 miles from new which is believed genuine as evidenced by MOT history. Upon inspection, the straight-six power unit fired into life with incredible ease and the vendor is confident that the mechanical condition of the car is ‘very good to excellent’. The paintwork appears to have been equally well cared for and it was hard to find age-related wear – the vendor also states that the condition is ‘very good’. The owner advises that the Black leather interior ‘appears to show far less miles than is indicated’ although he did state that the steering wheel leather has worn through at the top and will require repair.The vendor has thoroughly enjoyed the now very desirable cabriolet for eight years, and due to an expansion in his collection, but not an expansion in storage space, he feels it is due a new, loving home. The six-cylinder E30s have been becoming ever more desirable in recent years and this example would look very much at home in any prospective buyer’s collection.PLEASE NOTE: This BMW has recently been through a fresh MOT with no advisories and has had the steering wheel repaired professionally in preparation for sale. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: UIL 430 Chassis No: ZFFEZ59C000164409 MOT: June 2025Stunning right-hand drive F430 Spider F1Finished in Nero Daytona complemented to a Sabbia leather interiorBelieved to be 1 of the last 10 examples made37,471 miles from new, owner's wallet, handbook and service bookFactory options include carbon ceramic discs and carbon interior trimUnderstood to have been previously owned by Tony Iommi from Black SabbathA 'superbly' maintained example, extensive service history and no-expense spared in current ownershipHere's a milestone car. The F430 was the first no-buts Ferrari, the first Maranello product for which no excuses needed to be made. It was regarded by most critics as, if not perfect, as close to theoretical Ferrari road-car perfection as a Ferrari had ever been' (John Simister, EVO magazine, March 12th 2013).Unveiled at the Geneva Salon in March 2005, the F430 Spider was a modest 70kg heavier than its Berlinetta sibling. However, the structural strengthening this weight gain allowed meant that the newcomer was a dynamic match for its fixed roof stablemate under most circumstances (Richard Bremner commenting, in Autocar magazine, that he was only aware of any loss of rigidity perhaps one percent of the time). Styled by Pininfarina under the guidance of Frank Stephenson, the F430 Spider featured a reinforced windscreen and twin steel rollover hoops and could retract its fabric roof under an aluminium 'double bubble' tonneau cover in twenty seconds. The elliptical air intakes which dominated its nose recalled those of the Ferrari 156 'shark nose' F1 car, while its tail treatment echoed that of the marque's revered Enzo hypercar.Derived from that of its F360 predecessor, the two-seater's aluminium chassis boasted improved torsional stiffness and played host to all-round independent suspension, four-wheel vented disc brakes (complete with ABS) and power assisted rack and pinion steering. Displacing 4308cc, its 'quad cam', 32-valve V8 was quoted as developing 483bhp and 343lbft of torque. Allied to either manual or F1-style 'paddle shift' transmission (both six-speed), it enabled the F430 Spider to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds and onto over 193mph.Supplied new by Lancaster Ferrari, Sevenoaks, this Spider with the F1 gearbox (paddle shift or auto) is a 2009 model and is understood to be one of the last batch of 10 to be manufactured. Presenting in Nero Daytona with ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ shields, Nero Black soft-top and complementing Porsche ‘Aurum’ coloured wheels and Inlet Manifold. The Nero Daytona bodywork has seen ceramic coating, along with paint protection film, to keep the sumptuous Black hue looking its best. A nice touch is the ‘F430’ relevant number plate accompanying the sale.The Nero Daytona paintwork would certainly have suited the F430’s previous owner, member of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi who has often been described as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.The 430’s interior wears Sabbia (Sand) Roll-bar upholstery, windscreen surround and roll-over hoops. With complementing Nero (Black) carpets, juxtaposed with a carbon steering wheel and interior inlays, Carbon dashboard inserts, heated leather seats, RadioNav system with Bluetooth connectivity, Navtrak anti-theft system and front and rear parking sensors. The 430 has the benefit of a carbon-ceramic brake system, a £20,000 option when new. The Ferrari Yellow-shield colours are carried over to the brake calipers and the Yellow instrument panel lights.With Ferrari main dealer service history throughout, for the last 3 years the car has been maintained at JCT600 Ferrari Leeds, since 2021, by Danny Dawson who has won Ferrari World’s Best Technician for the last 2 years running, with the last service at 34,736 miles in May 2024. Expenditure has included the purchase of a plenum and importantly new exhaust manifolds in 2021. There are JCT600 print-outs, dated 16th May 2024 and at 34,534 miles, that record the level of wear of both the clutch and the discs, with both results summarised as ‘OK’.Driven on a nine-country European tour quite recently, the Spider is now offered to a new custodian. Possessing a full set of books in its Ferrari leather folder, there is also a collection of invoices that accompany the owner’s wallet with the handbook, fully stamped service book and the V5C Registration Document. Additionally, there are the 2 Ferrari keys and the full tool-kit. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: BV07 FNY Chassis No: WDD2163762A004223 MOT: May 2025Just 59,000 miles from newRare and desirable 5.5-litre V12 Bi-Turbo engine variantEntered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz carsOffered with a history file including the original book pack with stamped service bookThe CL Class is the Coupé derivative of the S Class full size luxury saloon, upon which it shares the same platform, it was formerly known as the SEC (Sonderklasse Einspritzmotor Coupé) and latterly the S Coupé. After six years of development, the third generation was officially unveiled at the end of June 2006 and was presented at the 2006 Paris Salon. Like its predecessors, the C216 has no B pillar interrupting the sleek curve of the side windows. C216 is offered in four models, each with its own engine and transmission, the 5.5L V8-powered CL 500; the high-performance 6.2L V8-powered CL 63 AMG; the ultra-luxury twin-turbo 5.5L V12-powered CL 600; and lastly the CL 65 AMG with a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 engine. The C216 makes use of the Distronic Plus cruise control, which debuted on the 2007 S-Class. This system is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. This Mercedes-Benz CL has also debuted with the new Active NightVision program that enables drivers to view the conditions in front of the car despite the dark surroundings.Manufactured in 2007, the CL600 offered was registered new on the 1st March that year. Finished in Iridium Silver with complementary Black Exclusive leather interior upholstery and Ash Black wood interior trim, the CL was well-specified from the factory with options including AMG 20-inch wheels, parking guidance, Dynamic front seats, Distronic Plus cruise control, upgraded theft protection, automatic climate control, DVD changer, rear headrests, heated screen wash system, and remote boot locking amongst many others. Offered having covered just 59,000 miles from new, the CL600 has had four former keepers and is being entered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz.Benefitting from significant improvement in 2020, a new coil pack was fitted and the gearbox was supplied with a full overhaul by a transmission specialist. Offered with a history file that comprises the original book pack including owner’s handbook and stamped service book, invoices documenting maintenance, improvement, and servicing, previous MOT certificates, a no advisory MOT certificate until May 2025, and a current V5C. Evidenced across the service book and invoices, the CL600 has received eight services with the majority of those completed by main dealers, with the last being completed at 58,400 miles. These Coupés are renowned for their opulence, and this example with modest mileage is certainly one to consider! PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: LG02 FKR Chassis No: WDC2030652RO35160 MOT: September 2025Built to the special order of former Works Ferrari, BRM, Connaught and Aston Martin driver Tony Brooks who collected it from the factory1 of just 326 UK-supplied examplesFaster, rarer and subtler than a BMW M3 (E46), Autocar finding one capable of 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 10.8 secondsImpressive specification included deletion of the standard speed limiterWell documented service history and obviously well cared forLaunched in 2001, the Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG proved faster, rarer and subtler than the contemporary BMW M3 (E46). Comprehensively reworked by AMG, the newcomer’s 3.2 litre V6 featured a new crankshaft, conrods, pistons, lightweight camshafts and hardened valve springs. Force-fed via a twin-scroll IHI supercharger, the free-revving powerplant developed some 349bhp / 339lbft. The ride height was lowered by 30mm, the suspension stiffened and the brakes uprated, while the five-speed automatic transmission was recalibrated to shift thirty-five percent faster. Although limited to 155mph, Autocar found the super saloon capable of 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds (though, 180mph was rumoured to be possible if the relevant electrics were disabled). Just 326 C32 AMG Saloons are thought to have been supplied new to the UK.The accompanying original invoice shows that the late Tony Brooks received a ‘special discount’ of some €9,000 when ordering chassis 035160 direct from the factory; a measure perhaps of the respect he still commanded some forty-one years after hanging up his helmet. Finished in Brilliant Silver with Anthracite leather upholstery, his special order C32 AMG boasted a sunroof, air-conditioning, Xenon headlights, heated windscreen washers, COMAND, ski bag, electric rear window blind and disabled speed limiter (making it rather more comfortable than the Mercedes Gullwing he had campaigned for Rob Walker in period). Main dealer maintained up until 82,414 miles, the last five services were carried out by marque specialist Star-Tec of Surrey with the most recent being at 118,601 (c.1,500 miles ago). Obviously well cared for, the super saloon’s bodywork and paintwork belie its age and mileage. Lacking the flared wheelarches and more aggressive bodykits of subsequent AMGs, the C32’s electrifying performance is deliciously at odds with its understated looks. Retained by Mr Brooks until his death in 2022, the six-time F1 race winner remains the Mercedes-Benz’s only registered keeper. Surely one for the future given its rarity and provenance, ‘LG02 FKR’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, MOT certificate, Internationaler Zulassungsschein and associated paperwork. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: WW54 PDW Chassis No: ZAMCD39C000015160 MOT: June 2025c.99,800 miles and just 4 former keepers recorded on HPIOffered with owner’s bookpack and well stamped service bookFinished in Grey Metallic complemented to a Tan leather interiorIntroduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the fifth-generation (M139) Quattroporte was styled by Ken Okuyama of Pininfarina whose other credits included the Honda NSX and Enzo Ferrari. More driver-orientated than a Bentley Flying Spur or range-topping Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Maserati had a firmer ride and, in early cars at least, a ‘Duo Select’ paddle-shift transmission that was not at its best in fully automatic mode. Powered by a Ferrari-derived 4.2 litre ‘quad cam’ V8 engine developing 395bhp/333lbft and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and 171mph, the Quattroporte featured a truly sumptuous interior. For the money there are very few cars that can imbue occupants with the same sense of occasion as a M139.First registered on 24th September 2004, this Quattroporte was ordered in Metallic Grey complemented to a Tan leather interior. 'WW54 PDW' has covered some 99,800 miles with just 4 former keepers recorded on HPI. It is being offered with the owner’s bookpack and a well-stamped service book plus a collection of invoices for servicing and maintenance. This handsome and smart example comes to the sale with a current MOT Certificate valid into June 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: PN07 KTU Chassis No: WP0ZZZ98Z7U753659 MOT: January 2025Finished in the classic combination of Arctic Silver with Black leather upholsteryDesirable five-speed manual gearbox, Porsche side script, Black roof and Black alloysQuoted 242bhp / 201lbft and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 162mphDetailed service history with expenditure since 2018 totalling over £17,000 (including an engine refresh)Great value, mid-engined Porsche fastbackLess powerful but more reliable than the ‘S’ variant, the entry level Cayman arrived in July 2006. Faster than many previous generation 911s, Porsche’s hardtop, mid-engined, two-seater was also more dynamically balanced and driver friendly. Possessing greater torsional rigidity than the Boxster Convertible with which it shared a platform, the Fixed Head Coupe was able to utilise stiffer suspension and thus enjoyed even better handling / roadholding. Powered by a DOHC 2.7 litre ‘Flat Six’ engine allied to either manual or Tiptronic transmission, the Cayman had some 242bhp / 201lbft and was reportedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 162mph. Styling cues borrowed from Porsche’s back catalogue (356, 550 Coupe and 904 Coupe) helped with the aesthetics, while the ergonomically designed cabin was suitably driver orientated. A serial Porsche 911 and Cayman owner, the vendor was drawn to ‘PN07 KTU’ because of the fastidious way it had been looked after by its previous custodian. A Metropolitan Police Royalty and Specialist Protection officer, the latter spent over £17,000 on the car between 2018 and 2023. Marque specialist 911Box carried out most of the work including: a thorough £7,931.88 engine overhaul (new IMS and crankshaft bearings, clutch and timing chains etc) at 79,833 miles, fitting a Dansk sports exhaust (£2,387.87) at 85,819 miles and the most recent major service (£876) last October at 103,405 miles. Other expenditure encompassed new rear brake discs, replacement front springs and air-con re-gassing. Ordered via A I Motokinisi of Cyprus to take advantage of the Mediterranean island’s lower taxes, chassis 753659 was built to right-hand drive specification complete with heated, hard-backed sports seats, 18-inch Cayman S alloy wheels and Black leather upholstery. Attractively finished in Arctic Silver with a contrasting Black roof, rear spoiler and side scripts, the two-seater is warranted to have covered some 110,000 miles from new. Housed within the accompanying leather-bound history folder, the service book contains ten stamps as well as numerous invoices, old MOTs and a Porsche Certificate of Production. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: DLO 936Chassis No: B-135-FCMOT: ExemptEntered from The Merlin CollectionWarranted 15,800 miles from newThe most original and best conserved Derby Bentley we have ever encounteredAccompanying documentation includes correspondence between Messrs Hayward and Angell, handwritten receipts from Mr Webster of Edinburgh Motors for the purchase price (£1,350, 7th May 1954) and tax / insurance (£32, 18th May 1954) plus another for seven driving lessons (£5 8s 1d, 8th June 1954). To have depreciated by just £140 over seventeen years indicates that Mr Angell's appreciation for 'a motor car the like of which is grace personified compared to the pressed-steel, bloated tin-can automobiles as produced by my country today' was not hyperbole. Treasuring the Bentley, its new owner acquired a Riley Kestrel 15/6 for everyday usage and later a Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster to drive on high days and holidays. Stored at Edinburgh Motors until December 1973 when the oil crisis forced its closure, the 3½ Litre accompanied the Angell family to first Glasgow and then Kirkliston. Accompanying MOT certificates issued in May 1970 and April 1980 list recorded mileages for the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe of 15,030 and 15,195 miles respectively. One of its few public outings being to the 'Bentley Shell 500 Golden Jubilee 1919-1969' celebrations at Oulton Park (a sticker for which remains affixed to the windscreen). Ever wary that a road traffic accident would compromise its remarkable originality, Mr Angell ensured that 'DLO 936' spent less and less time on the public highway. Parked up in his Kirkliston garage for thirty odd years, it benefited from surroundings that were not only watertight but also conducive to preservation in terms of moisture and light levels. Reluctantly offered for sale by Mr Angell's heirs in 2013, the Bentley joined The Merlin Collection that same October via our IWM Duxford auction for £213,750. Blown away by the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe's exceptional originality, the vendor set about recommissioning it to an exhaustive, obsessional degree. For instance, he spent a week soaking the original fanbelt until it could be reused and was genuinely upset that the period spark plugs could not be made to perform satisfactorily! Losing count after investing 1,500 hours of labour in the project, his efforts meant that all but one of the factory-fitted leather gaiters have been successfully reconditioned. Very few professional restorers, regardless of their calibre, would have matched the seller's attention to detail or patience. He re-used almost all the original nuts and bolts with most of the modern interlopers being found in the stainless-steel exhaust system (complete with correct cut-out mechanism). Keen to do the best job possible, the seller enlisted the help of renowned Derby Bentley expert and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation's Chairman of Trustees, Ken Lea who carried out a first-hand inspection and advised on works. Mr Lea was reportedly amazed to discover that the ash frame was so sound even down to the fillets used between the running boards and their brackets and the sawn-off ends of the scuttle hoops. A careful strip down of the original engine (number E9BC) revealed bore wear in keeping with the recorded mileage and more surprisingly that all six pistons were stamped with the engine number and individual serial numbers. After much deliberation the decision was taken to rewire the four-seater for safety reasons. Needless to say, the replacement wiring loom is faithful to factory blueprints with an authentic cloth-bound look. The vendor also chose to install a higher final drive ratio inside the original rear axle casing and, replace the hood and upgrade the fuel system. The initial final drive ratio and petrol pump come with the car as do letters between Mr Angell and Vanden Plas concerning the soft-top's deterioration (the former coachbuilder advising that as a subsidiary of Austin it was no longer in a position to renew the hood). Indeed, the very few modifications made to improve drivability in today's traffic - including discrete indicators - are all easily reversible without affecting the car's fundamental essence. Where one of Vanden Plas's standard Drophead Coupe bodies for the Derby Bentley chassis would feature plain wings, limited bonnet louvers and plain rubber covers for the running boards as standard, the one fitted to 'DLO 936' sports more sculpted wings, louvers that extend through to the scuttle and individual rubber strips for its running boards. Interestingly, chassis B135FC was delivered some eleven months later than chassis B133FC (a Thrupp & Maberly Saloon supplied new to Lord Harris MC) so the former may well have been built to special order. There really is no substitute for inspecting 'DLO 936' at first hand. Only then can one appreciate its freakish originality and state of preservation. A matchless testament to the craftsmanship of Bentley and Vanden Plas, the car is also a great credit to each of its three custodians: Robert S. Hayward (1937-1954), W. Randolph Angell (1954-2013) and The Merlin Collection (2013-present). A worthy competitor in the conservation class of any major Concours d'Elegance, this incredible ‘matching numbers' 1937 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe is accompanied by its original Bentley Motors Guarantee complete with covering letter and carboard tube (dated 11th March 1937), a continuation buff logbook, old MOTs, assorted storage bills, Bentley 3½ Litre Instruction Book (with B135FC on the inside front cover), copy RREC chassis cards, false starts to Mr Angell's handwritten memoirs (as they relate to the Bentley), sundry Bentley Drivers Club correspondence / publications, circa £20,000 worth of bills from Ristes, Will Fiennes and MWS International etc plus assorted other paperwork. Sliding behind the wheel, it is entirely appropriate that one's view forward is given a sepia tinge by the windscreen (the cellophane sandwiched between its glass layers having yellowed with age) because driving 'DLO 936' is liking stepping back in time. 'Unique' is an overused word but chassis B135FC is that and so much more. For anyone hoping to amass the definitive Bentley collection, it surely deserves a place.For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Captain W.E.Johns Biggles collection of 102 paper backs (dating from the 1970's and later), 3 hardbacks published by Dean, four compendium volumes , 28 Biggles' Magazines, Biggles' Annual 1980, Bigggles Spitfire Parade graphic novel and Biggles Pioneer Air fighter audio cassette book. (136)

Silver 1899 Chester vesta case and a S Mordan silver book mark surmounted with an owl.

ARTHUR HUGHES (BRITISH 1832-1915) THE CONVENT BOAT Oil on canvas Signed (lower right) 44.5 x 72.5cm (17½ x 28½ in.)Provenance: Mrs. Ann Fleming by1963 Sale Christie's, 25 March 1966, lot 145, as 'The last Farewell' (70gns) Naylor Leyland. Sale, Sotheby's, 26 July 1967, lot 361 (£160) David W. Hughes. Sale, Sotheby's, 30 October 1968, lot 118 (£190) Colson. Sale, Sotheby's Belgravia, 22 February 1972, lot 109 (£650) The Fine Art Society Michael Hasenclever.Galerie R. Hartmann by November 1973. Sale, Sotheby's Belgravia, 9 April 1980, lot 17 (£11,000) Private collection, UK Exhibited: London,The Aesthetic Movement and the Cult of Japan , The Fine Art Society, 3-27 October 1972 (no.24, repr. p.14) Munich, Burne-Jones und der Einfluß der Prä-Raffaeliten, Michael Hasenclever, 29 November 1972 -10 January 1973 (No.11, DM16,500, repr.) Baden-Baden, Germany, Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden 1973 (No.84, repr. colour, p.147)Literature: M. Amory, ed. The Letters of Evelyn Waugh, 1980, p.607. L. Roberts and S. Wildman, Arthur Hughes: His Life and Works, A Catalogue Raisonné, Woodbridge Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, no.131.3. ill., p.184Depictions of nuns proliferated in Victorian art. The opportunity for medievalism appealed to Victorian sensibilities but their popularity also speaks to the emergence of High Anglicanism and the conventual revival which had been cultivated by the Oxford Movement. The subject, having been relatively neglected for a couple of hundred years, was enthusiastically taken up by many of Hughes' contemporaries, including John Everett Millais and William Holman Hunt In a letter to Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh once described the present work as a "touching scene"; it shows the emotional moment in which a young novice leaves her family for the convent. The ramifications of her decision are laid bare for the viewer. Dressed as a bride of Christ, the novice's austere clothing contrasts with the sumptuous garb of those standing on the river bank. While her family lament her departure, she holds a prayer book and looks away solemnly, appearing resolute in her choice. The deliberate negation of material wealth and familial or romantic ties was a recurrent theme in artistic and literary depictions of nuns. The works reveal a curiosity with autonomous female spaces and the eschewal of the secular world in favour of an interior, spiritual life. Indeed, we only see a small glimpse of the cloister she will be entering. The work invokes a harmonious vision of the pre-Reformation world. Soft evening light descends over the trees and reflects serenely across the water. The convent walls, overgrown with dense ivy, suggest the institution's agedness, connecting it with England's spiritual heritage. When a larger version of this painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1874, critics praised Hughes' attention to organic detail and the romantic naturalism of the scene. One wrote that the picture provided the "double fascination of a scene that belongs both to the present and the past", whilst another lauded the "perception of beauty that belongs to the solemn and aged growth of undisturbed places." What is more, Hughes identified it as one of his best works in a letter to the French art critic Ernest Chesneau. The fact that the artist returned to the subject several times confirms his fondness for the composition.

Stamps- A 1970's Kings & Queens of England album of covers together with commemorative mint stamps, an Ace stock book album of mixed covers and stamps and a Portrait in Stamps book. Location:If there is no condition report, please request.

Stamps-A quantity of coin albums to include an album of The History of WW2 containing £2 coins and crowns, a 1990's Stamp World London 90 official passport and contents, a stock book including Penny Reds and a collectors pack containing a Penny Black and a Penny Red together with The Channel Conquest la Conquete de la Manche book. Location:If there is no condition report, please request.

Bible [English]. [The Holy Bible, Imprinted at London: by Christopher Barker, printer to the Queenes Maiestie, 1584], New Testament title and title to Psalms (fo. 215) within woodcut border both with manuscript to verso, double-column black letter text throughout, bound without general title (with neatly and attractively produced replacement general title in pen and ink inserted) and lacking following eight leaves of preliminaries (a1-e1), Apocrypha present, large woodcut Royal armorial to verso of 2A3, woodcut map to 4A2, few woodcut decorative initials, final colophon leaf with large woodcut Royal armorial, verso of title to Psalms with inscription 'John Malen his booke 1680. John the son of William and Mary Malen born the 29 of September 1663', New Testament title and verso of colophon also with similar early inscriptions, occasional other manuscript annotations within volume, C6 and 4B3 torn to lower outer corner with text loss, G3 and 4B1 torn at foot with text loss, R8 torn at head with text loss, long closed tear to G2 with old stitched repair, 2H1 upper outer blank corner with small area of blank corner excised, 2V3 with hole and text loss (approx. 2 cm diameter), hole to 4B2 with slight text loss, short closed tear to 2T7, 2V1, 3E3 & 3F5, long closed tear to 3F4, 3G1, 4A6 & 4B1, bound with at rear Two right profitable and fruitful Concordances, or large and ample Tables Alphabeticall..., collected by R.F.H., Imprinted at London by Christopher Barker, [1584?], early ownership signature of John Malem to title, printer's woodcut device to verso of final leaf, also bound with an incomplete The Whole Booke of Psalmes, collected into English meter by T. Sternhold, I. Hopkins, and others..., London: printed by John Daye, 1584, some light dust-soiling and occasional marks throughout volume, Book of Psalms at rear with some damp-staining, upper pastedown with genealogical entries of Thomas Hearne Seymour of Thame, Oxfordshire (1786-1862), Thomas Hearne Seymour Jnr. (1823-1906) with presentation inscription 'Presented by Thomas Hearne Seymour to his friend Walter Pearce of Thame 23rd August 1890', lower pastedown inscribed 'Thomas Hearne Seymour bought this bible 1830 for T. H. S. Jnr.', late 18th-century diced calf, modern reback, 4to (20.5 x 15 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Herbert 186; Darlow and Moule 142; STC 2142; ESTC S1496.The Bishops' version. Apparently the last quarto edition. (Herbert). No general title page is known. (British and Foreign Bible Soc., Historical Catalogue).

Miles (Henry Downes). English Country Life; a valuable work of reference for the Gentleman, the Sportsman, the Farmer, the members of the Volunteer Rifle Corps, and every one interested in rural pursuits and recreations, publisher's specimen copy, London: Henry Lea, c.1870, pictorial colour title (close-trimmed at foot, affecting imprint), 16 (of 50) lithograph plates, of which 9 are hand-coloured, all edges gilt, limp morocco with blind decoration to wrappers, rubbed and worn, 4to, together with The Artist's Repository and Drawing Magazine, exhibiting Principles of the Polite Arts in their various Branches, volume I & II, [1784-86], engraved frontispiece to volume I, engraved vignettes to title-pages of each volume, engraved aquatints and hand-coloured plates, including many folding, one plate with closed tear and frayed edge (volume I), Sir Windham Dalling Bartbook plate to each front pastedown, contemporary speckled calf, rubbed and worn, spine rubbed with some loss, 8vo, with some other ephemera and books including: Shaftesbury Theatre programmes, Victorian scrapbook, Power and Paper (Rothes Paper Mill photographic book), Love's Progress or The Education of Araminta by James Laver, 1929, etc.QTY: (1 carton)

Westminster Assembly of Divines (1643-1652). The Confession of Faith, together with the Larger and Lesser Catechismes. Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines, sitting at Westminster; presented to both Houses of Parliament. Again Published with the Scriptures at large, and the Emphasis of the Scriptures in a different Character. To which is annexed two sheets of Church-Government with the Scriptures at large, 2nd edition, London: Printed by E[dward]. M[ottershed]. for the Company of Stationers, and are to be sold by John Rothwel at the Fountain in Cheapside, 1658, general title within typographic border and with inked out ownership signature to upper margin, title to second part, erratic pagination, dust-soiling and some damp-staining, marbled endpapers with split hinges, 19th-century ownership label of the Rev. Henry Warner to upper pastedown, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt panelled dark brown morocco, gilt decorated spine, upper joint split at foot of spine and some wear to extremities, 4to, together with:Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church..., together with the Psalter or Psalms of David..., London: printed by the Assigns of His Majesty's Printer, and of Henry Hills, deceas'd, 1730, ink underscoring throughout, interleaved throughout volume with copious notes, front flyleaf bearing the name Henry Law, Standon, Herts. with the inscription 'Amendments humbly proposed to the consideration of those in authority, from an interleaved Common Prayer Book of the late Dr. Samuel Clarke, deposited in the British Museum by his son Samuel Clarke', contemporary calf, lacking title label, joints cracked, head and foot of spine and board corners worn, rubbed, 4to, Watts (Isaac). Hymns and Spiritual Songs. In three books, London: printed for W. Strahan, J. F. and C. Rivington, 1782, worming to lower blank margins of initial leaves, marbled free endpapers lacking, all edges gilt, contemporary black morocco, gilt decoration to spine and roll border to boards, extremities rubbed, 12mo, plus Monk (William Henry). Hymns Ancient and Modern for use in the services of the Church, with accompanying tunes..., 1st edition, London: Novello and Co., [1861], sewing a little weak and few leaves sprung, original cloth, spine faded and extremities rubbed, 12mo, plus Hymns Ancient and Modern for use in the Services of the Church, with accompanying tunes..., with Appendix, 1st edition, London: William Clowes and Sons, [1868], interleaved with several manuscript notes, original cloth, 8vo, with other early editions of Hymns Ancient and Modern, various prayer and hymn books etc. including Oriental Hymn Tunes, Egyptian and Syrian. Collected and noted by William Henry Temple Gairdner, London: S. P. C. K, [1930]QTY: (3 cartons)NOTE:1. ESTC R30921; Wing C5796 and E1954B. In this edition, title page line 7 reads: 'Catechismes.'; line 15 ends: 'and the'; 1st line of imprint ends: 'sold'.

Johnson Payne (Charles, pseud. Snaffles). Flower (Mark, Donald Crawford & Caroline Juler), Charles Johnson Payne, Snaffles, Being a Selection of his Hunting and Racing Prints, Millwood Press, Wellington, New Zealand, 1983, additional half-title, tipped in letter from H.R.H. Princess Anne with auto-pen signature, 82 tipped in colour prints, including several folding (complete as list) each with facing explanatory text, catalogue of the artist's work at rear, signed and limited by publisher on a label to the front pastedown, limited edition of 314/750, publisher's quarter morocco gilt, contained in the publisher's red cloth book box, with additional printed label to the upper siding, oblong folio, together with Jones (Henry). The Wildfowl Paintings of Henry Jones, text by Peter J. S. Olney, Foreword by Sir Peter Scott C.B.E. DSC, London: Threshold Harrap, 1987, additional half-title with limitation of 244/350 and signed by Peter Olney, 60 tipped-in colour prints, publisher's blue half morocco gilt, oblong folio, contained in a contemporary blue cloth solander box, solander box a little dusty, with Edwards (Lionel). A Sportsman's Bag, Country Life Books Ltd. 1937. additional half-title, colour printed frontispiece and 17 (complete) colour plates, publisher's green cloth gilt, boards a little stained and rubbed, 4to, with Johnson Payne (Charles, pseud. Snaffles). 'Osses and Obstacles, published by Collins, 1935, additional half-title, numerous monochrome plates and vignettes throughout, publisher's cloth, boards faded, worn and a little rubbed, 4to, plus De Trafford (Sir Humphrey F., editor). The Foxhounds of Great Britain and Ireland, Their Masters and Huntsmen, London: Walter Southwood & Company, 1906, colour frontispiece, inserted errata slip, numerous black and white illustrations throughout including 3 full-page gravures, marbled endpapers with the bookplate of Dennis Fortescue Bowles to the front pastedown, publisher's red half-morocco gilt, faded and a little rubbed, folio, with another 11 books similar, including examples by or after, Lionel Edwards, Alfred Munnings, Cecil Aldin and Michael Lyne, various sizes and conditionQTY: (16)

Meyer (Dr. Hans). Across East African Glaciers. An Account of the First Ascent of Kilimanjaro, translated from the German by E. H. S. Calder, limited edition on Japanese Vellum, London: George Philip & Son, 1891, mounted colour frontispiece, 3 colour folding maps, 20 plates (including 8 mounted photographs and 12 photogravures in 2 states), one plate detached at p. 33, occasional light spotting, mainly to second state plate margins, top edge gilt, original printed wrappers (upper wrapper detached at gutter from textblock), manuscript title to spine, some light toning and small split to spine, light dust-soiling to covers, 4to QTY: (1)NOTE:Limited edition on Japanese Vellum, 37/50, signed by the author.Neate M93 'First undisputed ascent of Kibo peak'. The book is rare in this small Edition de Luxe format and more so in the original wrappers. A classic in the mountaineering canon. It details the author's third successful attempt to ascend the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1889, the two previous attempts were in 1887 and 1888. During the third attempt he was accompanied by the renowned Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller and the well-equipped expedition took three days to reach the summit.

Bible [English]. [The Bible, that is, the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and Newe Testament, translated according to the Ebrew and Greeke, and conferred with the best translations in divers languages..., Imprinted at London [i.e. Amsterdam]: by the Deputies of Christopher Barker, 1599(?)], lacking initial blanks and general title, New Testament title present with woodcut frame border (having 24 small compartments, showing on the left the tents of the twelve tribes, and on the right figures of the twelve Apostles, the inner parts exhibits the four Evangelists), few woodcut illustrations and decorative initials, double-column roman type, bound without Apocrypha (as often), first leaf of Genesis torn and frayed to edges and leaf near detached, verso of 2Q7 with inscription 'Thomas Blackman, Whitstable, Kent, February 3rd in the year of our Lord 1799, Susana Blackman', F1 torn to upper margin at outer corner with slight loss, lacking leaf 2Q8 (blank? between end of Old Testament Prophets and New Testament title), New Testament title torn to lower margin towards outer corner with slight loss to ruled border, running title at head of few leaves of tables at rear slightly close-trimmed, bound with at rear an incomplete Book of Psalms, some dust-soiling and marks, several leaves lightly stained to margins (touching few letterpress marginal notes), 18th-century calf, vertical split to spine, upper board detached, lower joint split, worn, 4to (21.2 x 16.5 cm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Darlow and Moule 189; Herbert 249; STC 2175.With Esther i.1:... seven and twen- / ty provinces. Headline Ee3b, Proverbers.These Bibles were printed probably in Amsterdam and Dort and adopted by Barker, for the use of English Puritans in the Low Countries. There are many editions bearing this date, which while agreeing closely are yet distinct. No doubt a certain number of copies were originally issued in a mixed state. The nominal date, 1599, is probably untrue in almost every case. (Herbert, Darlow and Moule).

Vintage autograph Book containing 50 plus signatures from early to mid-90's including sporting personalities and Tv stars. Includes 1938 All Blacks, Cheltenham Town AFC, Guilford City FC, Plymouth Argyle AFC, Harry Hemsley, Andy McDevitt, Tommy Trinder and many more. requires further research to establish all signatories. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Politics and Historical autograph book collection 1920,s to 1980s includes some good signatures such as Edward Heath, Ruth and John Herbert Lewis MP, James Roland Middleton, John Horace Parry, Walford Davis, Professor Ian Fleming, Mark McGuigan and others. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Leica R & M Compendium by Eastland. Applied Leica Techniques by Osterloh. Leica Lens book and Reflex Photography by Brian Bower. Leica R6 by Meisnitzer 1989. Leica Rangefinder Practice M6 to M1 by Matheson. Leica CL by Kisselbach 1977 first English. Leica R4 Reflex manual 1981. David Taylor’s Leica M9, M10 and M Type 240. Leica handbooks by Eastland etc (28)