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John MINTON (ill): 1- Alan Ross: Time was away. A Notebook In Corsica. 1948, 1st. Edn; 2- Cross, Odo: The Snail That Climbed the Eiffel Tower & Other Stories.1947, 1st. Edn; 3- Cedric Salter: Introducing Spain. Methuen, 1953, 1st. Edn. DW by John Minton; 4- Stevenson: Treasure Island. 1947, 1st. Edn. DW (with tears); 5- Elizabeth David: French Country Cooking. 1951, 1st. Edn. DW; 6- Flower of Cities - A Book of London Illustrated by Minton, Bawden, Keith Vaughan, & Barbara Jones.1949, 1st. Edn. DW (with tears) (6)
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.
KOLLIST (E), THE COMPLETE PATISSIER, colour plates, blue cloth, Maclaren & Sons [1950-51]; WEBER (J), PRAKTISCHE KONDITOREI-KUNST, new edition, with folding template at rear; HECKMANN (A), DIE NEUZEITLICHE KONDITOREI, Heinrich Killinger; AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF CHINESE FOOD AND COOKING, Crown Publishers, 1980; DAVID (E), HARVEST OF THE COLD MONTHS, Michael Joseph, 1994; and 10 other cookery related books, (15).Condition Report: Italian Food book ex public library copy.
Two 19th Century black leather covered campaign cooking sets, each bearing label of James and Playfair trunk and plate case makers, New Bond Street, London, each with hinged cover and fitments, the covers with the labels for Viscount Arbuthnott, 38 x 26 x 38cms high.PROVENANCE: The Graham Smith Retirement Auction - 50 years in the Antiques Trade.
INDIE ROCK, ALT ROCK AND RELATED LP COLLECTION - a collection of 17 Indie Rock, Alt Rock and related LPs. Collection to include: The Charlatans - You Cross My Path - Cooking Vinyl (COOK462) - Simpatico - Creole (SANLP358) - Between 10th And 11th - Situation Two (Situ37), The Black Keys - El Camino - Nonesuch (529099-1), The Cooper Temple Clause - Make This Your Own, The Cult - Choice Of Weapon, Graveyard - Hisingen Blues, Jason Falkner - I'm OK, You're OK, Blackfield - Blackfield - Welcome To My DNS, The Black Seeds - Dust And Dirt, The Black Keys - Thickfreakness - Chulahoma, Graveyard - Lights Out - Graveyard, Fat Boy Slim - Better Living Through Chemistry, The Charlatans - Some Friendly. The collection generally in Ex+ condition
KILLING JOKE LP RARITIES COLLECTION - a collection of 6 Killing Joke LPs and 1 10". Collection to include: In Dub - Yellow transparent, Red transparent and blue transparent original 3xLP, no CDs but with stencil - self-released, Hosannas From The Basements Of Hell - original limited edition - blue/white - swirled/marbled 2xLP - Let Them Eat Vinyl/Cooking Vinyl (LETV005LP), Absolute Dissent - original limited edition orange 2xLP - Svart Records (SVR042), MMXII - original limited edition red 2xLP - Spinefarm Records (2796618), Down By The River - original black 2xLP + DVD - Killing Joke Records (KJR001LP), XXV Gathering - original orange 2xLP - Let Them Eat Vinyl (LETV004LP), In Excelsis - original limited edition and numbered red 2x10" + CD (#858). Collection generally in Ex+ condition.
GARY NUMAN RARITIES LP AND CD BOX SET LOT - a collection of 3 Gary Numan LPs and CD box sets. Collection to include: Dead Son Rising Box Set - CD, LP, 12", and DVD original limited edition and numbered (0025) - Mortal Records (MORTALSDX10), Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind) - 2xLP 180g original pressing - Mortal Records/Cooking Vinyl (MORTALLP14), Big Noise Transmission - 2xCD limited Edition original - Mortal Records. Collection generally in Ex+ condition.
A Fante Asafo flag, Ghana, third-quarter 20th century, cotton with sewn applique, depicting one armed figure holding out a cooking pot to another, on a pink ground with panel inscribed MA ODZE NAA OZE NA ODZI NA YE MA OKOM ADZE NO BIA and another numbered No1, red, white and purple border and Ghanaian flag to the top corner, approx. 97 x 172cm
Papua New Guinea. Two blackened earthenware cooking bowls. One with two animal head handles peering over the everted rim, the other with patterned rows below the rim. Largest diameter circa 26cm.Lots 1-58 in this auction are all from the same collection, the majority of which was collected in Papua New Guinea in the 1970s and 1980s.
Papua New Guinea. A large Salamaua style cooking pot. Of conical form, with a row of applied dots below the rim, the upper half of the pot blackened. Diameter 45.5cm.Lots 1-58 in this auction are all from the same collection, the majority of which was collected in Papua New Guinea in the 1970s and 1980s.
Papua New Guinea. An earthenware cooking pot and a red example. The first with upturned lip, blackened to the upper half, undecorated, circa H24cm, the second with carved rows of decoration below the rim, cracked.Lots 1-58 in this auction are all from the same collection, the majority of which was collected in Papua New Guinea in the 1970s and 1980s.
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS to include a quantity of golf balls, darts trophies, a quantity of boules, a box of approximately fifty 1980's Scooby Doo comics, a Tefal soup maker, a box of stainless steel cooking pots, a rain maker instrument, assorted souvenir ware, two table lamps (3 boxes and loose) (s.d)
SEVEN BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS HOMEWARE, included cast iron frying pan, a large cast iron cooking pot, glass vintage measures, six stainless steel skewers with wooden handles, Victorian Pottery shortbread baking dish, cast iron gingerbread house baking pan, vintage Salters scales, a selection of pottery jars, a selection of drinking glasses, glass trifle bowl and ten matching bowls, glass cake stands, silver plated and glass condiment set, boxed VMC REIMS Clelia glassware, twelve of each liqueur, goblets, port, wine, and champagne flutes, Kenwood mini chopper, a selection of stainless steel tureens with lids, covered butter dish, meat trays, vintage pastry cutters in a tin and loose, etc (sd/af) (7 boxes + loose)
ITEM: Factory oil lamp with makers mark, Type Buchi X aMATERIAL: PotteryCULTURE: RomanPERIOD: 1st - 2nd Century A.DDIMENSIONS: 35 mm x 74 mm x 106 mmCONDITION: Good conditionPROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired before 1990sComes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice. Roman oil lamps were essential household items in ancient Rome, providing illumination during the evening hours in both private residences and public spaces. These lamps typically consisted of a shallow, bowl-shaped reservoir for holding olive oil, which served as the fuel source, and a central spout or nozzle through which a wick could be inserted. The design of Roman oil lamps evolved over time, with variations in shape, size, and decorative motifs reflecting changes in fashion, technology, and cultural influences.Roman oil lamps were often made from clay, although examples crafted from bronze, glass, or other materials also exist. Clay lamps were mass-produced in pottery workshops using molds, allowing for efficient production and distribution throughout the Roman Empire. These lamps were frequently decorated with relief designs, incised motifs, or painted decorations, ranging from simple geometric patterns to elaborate scenes from mythology, daily life, or religious rituals.The use of oil lamps in ancient Rome extended beyond mere illumination, serving as important symbols of domestic life, social customs, and religious practices. Oil lamps were commonly used in religious ceremonies and funerary rituals, where they were lit as offerings to the gods or placed in tombs to guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife. In domestic settings, oil lamps played a central role in daily life, providing light for cooking, eating, and socializing after dark.
ITEM: Painted jugMATERIAL: PotteryCULTURE: Early Bronze AgePERIOD: 3500 - 2000 B.CDIMENSIONS: 145 mm x 148 mmCONDITION: Good condition, repaired PROVENANCE: Ex Museum Exhibiton of the Arbeitsgruppe für Biblische Archäologie, Germany (Deaccession)Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.During the Early Bronze Age, pottery vessels played a crucial role in daily life, serving various functions such as storage, cooking, and ritualistic purposes. These vessels were typically handmade using clay, which was readily available in many regions. The pottery of this period exhibits a wide range of shapes, sizes, and decorative styles, reflecting the diversity of cultures and traditions across different regions.One of the distinguishing features of Early Bronze Age pottery is the development of new ceramic techniques and styles. As societies transitioned from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, pottery production became more sophisticated. Potters began using potter's wheels to create vessels with more uniform shapes and sizes. Additionally, advancements in firing techniques led to the production of pottery with improved durability and strength. Surface decorations, such as incised patterns, impressed designs, and painted motifs, became more elaborate, showcasing the artistic skills of ancient craftsmen.The vessels pottery of the Early Bronze Age also provides valuable insights into the socio-economic dynamics of ancient societies. The distribution of pottery styles and types across different archaeological sites can reveal patterns of trade and exchange networks, as well as variations in cultural practices and social structures. Moreover, the presence of specific types of pottery, such as cooking pots, storage jars, and ceremonial vessels, can shed light on the domestic activities, foodways, and religious beliefs of ancient communities.
ITEM: JugletMATERIAL: PotteryCULTURE: Bronze AgePERIOD: 3500 - 2000 B.CDIMENSIONS: 70 mm x 85 mmCONDITION: Good conditionPROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1970 - 1990Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.In the Bronze Age period, vessels played a vital role in daily life, serving various purposes such as storage, cooking, and ceremonial use. Crafted from materials such as clay, stone, metal, and even precious metals like gold and silver, these vessels showcased the technological and artistic advancements of the time. Bronze Age vessels came in a wide array of shapes, sizes, and decorative styles, reflecting the diverse cultures and traditions across different regions.One of the most common types of vessels in the Bronze Age was the amphora, a tall, narrow-necked vessel used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine, oil, and water. Amphorae were typically made of clay and featured two handles for easy carrying and pouring. The shape of the amphora allowed for efficient stacking and storage, making it an essential container for trade and commerce throughout the ancient world.Bronze Age vessels also included pottery bowls, plates, cups, and jars, which served various domestic and ritualistic functions. These vessels were often adorned with intricate designs, geometric patterns, and symbolic motifs, reflecting the cultural beliefs and aesthetic preferences of ancient societies. Some vessels were used for everyday purposes such as cooking and dining, while others were reserved for special occasions or religious ceremonies.
A BOX OF ASSORTED MILITARY ITEMS, INCLUDING WWII ERA STEEL HELMET, A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BAYONET, GAS MASK, POUCHES, MESS TINS ETC, the helmet comes complete with its liner and a chinstrap, the French bayonet is dated 1876 on the top edge of the blade but it is missing its scabbard, the other items include a bag, two pouches, a Sam Browne style belt and the mess tins for cooking and eating food whilst out on duty, two small brass shells and drinks bottle
ESCOFFIER AUGUSTE: (1846-1935) French chef and restaurateur who popularised and updated traditional French cooking methods. A fine book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Le guide culinaire: Aide.memoire de cuisine pratique, by Auguste Escoffier with the collaboration of Phileas Gilbert and Emile Fetu, French text edition published by Ernest Flammarion, Paris, 1921. Bound in the publisher´s light grey cloth and with a gilt stamped leather title label to the spine. An excellent presentation copy signed (´A. Escoffier´) and inscribed by Escoffier to Edouard de Pomiane to the half-title page, in French, ´Souvenir A Monsieur Edouard de Pomiane, mes sinceres et meilleurs compliments pour les scientifiques volumes sur le gastronomie que vous m´avez adresse et vos charmantes dedicaces´ (Translation: ´Souvenir To Monsieur Edouard de Pomiane, my sincerest and best compliments for the scientific volumes on gastronomy that you sent me and your charming dedications´) and dated at Paris, December 1924 in his hand. With the ownership signature (´Ex libris Edouard de Pomiane´) of Pomiane to the front free endpaper. Also including an A.L.S., A Escoffier, to two sides of a plain postcard, Villa Fernand, Monte Carlo, 30th May 1928, to Edouard de Pomiane at the Institut Pasteur, in French. Escoffier apologies for the delay in replying to his correspondent´s letter, explaining that it had remained unanswered in Paris and only reached Escoffier in Monte Carlo the previous day, further writing ´Tres touche, cher monsieur, de votre bon souvenir et de vos affectueuses felicitations. Je tiens a vous remercier de ce temoignage de sympathie et de croire a ma profonde reconnaissance et a mes sentiments devoues´ (Translation: ´I am very touched, dear sir, by your kind memory and your affectionate congratulations. I would like to thank you for this expression of sympathy and assure you of my deep gratitude and devotion´). Lightly tipped at the left edge to a front free endpaper. A remarkable association copy, enhanced by the presence of an autograph letter. Some light age wear to the book and minor staining to the cloth boards, and the letter with a central vertical crease, only very slightly affecting a few words of text but not the signature. GEdouard de Pomiane (1875-1964) French scientist, radio broadcaster and food writer who was a founding member of the Academie des Gastronomes in 1928.
Folio Society - David, Elizabeth "A Book of Mediterranean Food", two copies, one within its slip case Three editions of "Mrs Beeton's Everyday Cookery", Ward Locke & Co, in various condition David Elizabeth "Italian Food", Macdonald 1954, blue cloth, no dust wrapper, rather rubbed and worn, "The Complete Tante Marie Cookery Book", Nicholas K London 1963, dust wrapper Saulnier, L "Le Repetoire de la Cuisine" translated from the original French by E Brunet, British Deluxe edition 1957, the Florian Press "Buckmaster's Cookery", George Routledge "Cooking in Ten Minutes" "Daily Dinners, 366 menus in English and French" (11)
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