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[Stevenson, William]. [Book-Keeping by Double Entry: reduced, in its theory, to one simple rule; and applied, in its practice, to all the variety of accompts necessary to be kept by The Shop-Keeper, Merchant, Banker, Landed Gentleman, Steward or Factor upon a Landed Gentleman's Estate, and Farmer: All exemplified in Sets of Books adapted to each Kind of Business; with Specimens of the most necessary Subsidiary Books in Business. By William Stevenson some Time Merchant in Rotterdam, And present Teacher of Book-Keeping, authorised by Act of Council of the City of Edinburgh], 1st edition, [Edinburgh : printed by R. Stirling for the author, 1762], [4], v, [1], 18, [178] pp., lacks the first two (title and dedication) leaves and final three leaves (B132, C131-2), 4 pp. subscribers’ list (torn with small loss affecting a few letters of final three lines of recto and verso), final leaf (B131) torn with loss affecting text of lower inner margin, some spotting, scattered contemporary ink marks and minor stains, ink ownership inscription of ‘W. Gordon, 1801’ to front and read free endpapers, contemporary calf-backed boards, cracked on joints, worn, folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Very rare. ESTC T113297.

Imhooff (Jean-Jacques). L'Art de tenir les livres en parties doubles, ou la science de faire écriture de toutes les négociations qui se sont, soit en banque, soit en merchandises, ouvrage divisé en deux parties..., 1st edition, Vevey: chez l'auteur, 1786, viii, [492] pp., signed by the author at end of preface, errata leaf at end of first section, multiple paginations and foliations and section or part-titles, apparently complete but with at least 4 pages (pp. 63-66 at end) misgathered, scattered spotting or browning, marginal browning to title and final two leaves from turn-ins, contemporary calf, spine with five raised bands ruled in gilt with contemporary red morocco label, scuffed and rubbed, 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020). Goldsmiths’ 13244; Herwood, 504; Historical Accounting Literature, [ICA], p. 160. An Accountant’s Book Collection, [ICA Scotland], p. 26. First edition of this rare accounting treatise by Imhooff, a mathematician and accountant from Aarau in Switzerland. The first part of the work, the most voluminous, is a double-entry accounting manual, including numerous examples of entries; the second part is devoted to calculating fractions.

Sennert (Andreas). Arabismus, h. e. Præcepta Arabicæ Linguæ, In harmoniâ ad Ebræa … Accessit in fine Compendium Lexici Arabici…, 1st edition, Wittenberg: Job Wilhelm Fincelius, 1658, [8], 166 pp., errata on last two pages, Latin with Arabic in the text throughout, extensive manuscript annotations (slightly trimmed) in an early hand in Latin and Arabic in the blank margins on many pages, leaves lightly browned, small circular monogram ‘T. H.’ ink stamp to title, oval ink stamp ‘Dom. S. Aloys Jerseiens. S. J.’ to verso with slight see-through to recto, two modern leaves with manuscript Arabic notes tipped in, 19th-century boards with gilt-titled spine label, some soiling and edge wear, spine chipped with loss, small 4to (180 x 145 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Schnurrer, Biblotheca Arabica, 82. Not in Smitskamp, Philologia Orientalis. Copac: Oxford, Cambridge only. Not in the BL.First edition of this very rare Arabic grammar from the Wittenberg School of Orientalism. Andreas Sennert (1606-1689) was a pupil of Jacob Golius, and became Professor of Oriental languages in Wittenberg, where he placed special emphasis on the study of Arabic.

Smith (Adam). An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, 4 volumes, new edition, Glasgow: R. Chapman, 1805, engraved frontispiece portrait of Adam Smith (from the Tassie Medallion), a little browning throughout, uncut and unopened on some gatherings, original pale blue boards with printed paper labels to spines, volume 1 rehinged with replacement endpapers, some soiling and wear including chips at heads of spines, slightly cracked on joints, some edge wear and corner bruising, 12moQTY: (4)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Vanberblue, p. 13.Rare first Glasgow edition, taken from the fourth edition of 1786. The first printing of the Wealth in Scotland and the first to contain a portrait of the author.

Buchanan (C[olin]). The Writing-Master and Accountant's Assistant Containing an Extensive System of Practical Arithmetic. With a valuable set of Engravings of Business Writing &c. Designed for the use of Academies and Boarding Schools, 1st edition, Glasgow: Printed for the Author by R. Chapman, 1798, [2], 5-80 pp., engraved title with vignette of a classroom, lacks A2 (Preface leaf), 23 engraved plates, some soiling and browning, marginal chipping and fraying without loss of text, title neatly re-hinged and with discreet closed tear repair to blank fore-margin, closed tear repair at foot of K1 and marginal repairs to blank margins of E2, F1 and T1, contemporary or original marbled boards, rubbed, modern plain calf reback, 4to (260 x 210 mm), preserved in a recent blue cloth solander box with red morocco title label to spineQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020). First edition of a very rare work of Scottish book-keeping and accountancy, with no copies traced at auction or in commerce. ‘Colin Buchanan, of the “Academy”, Greenock – a private school of his own – was the author of two works upon book-keeping, and was a famous teacher of his day. He was tall and dignified in deportment, with a kindly, beaming countenance, and was an original thinker’, (Murray, Chapters in the History of Book-keeping and Accountancy, 1930, p. 51). Dunlop, An Accountant’s Book Collection [ICA of Scotland], p. 8; not in Herwood or ICA, London. Though lacking the Preface leaf, 23 plates is apparently correct and conforms to the BL copy digitised for ECCO.

Wilberforce (William). A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade; Addressed to the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of Yorkshire, 1st edition, London: T. Cadell and W. Davies and J. Hatchard, 1807, [4], 396, [4] pp., half-title, 4 pp. adverts at rear (dated December 1806, browned with marginal fraying and one closed tear repair to final leaf), titles somewhat spotted and dust-soiled with light brown stain to gutter margins, uncut in the original sheets with three stab holes and possibly sewn at a later date, 8vo (230 x 145 mm), preserved in a modern green cloth solander box with red cloth title label to spineQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020). PMM 232b: ‘... [F]inally on 25 March 1807 the royal assent was given to a bill abolishing the trade in slaves. This, signalized by Wilberforce's Letter, was the first major victory for the [abolitionist] movement’; Sabin 103953. A rare, uncut and unbound first edition of William Wilberforce’s book of 80,000 words, which he completed on the evening of 27 January 1807 and published four days later. It summed up his arguments against the slave trade which he had presented over the previous twenty years, and was a key document in the fight to end the slave trade in Britain. Copies were rushed to the House of Lords as soon as it came off the presses to coincide with the debate and second reading of the Abolition Act that was to take place in the first week of February 1807. The Lords carried the Abolition Bill by 100 votes to 34, and the triumph was repeated in the House of Commons on 23 February, winning by 283 votes to 16. Please note that there is a printing flaw affecting pp. 275-278 with a resulting long, closed tear to both leaves. There is no paper loss at all but due to the fault, which must have occurred during printing, there is a semi-circular area with some missing letterpress at the outer margin affecting the start of lines 8-18 on p. 276. There is no missing text on the other three pages. Please refer to the images on our website.

[Qur'an]. L’Alcoran de Mahomet, translaté d’arabe en françois, par le sieur du Ryer, sieur de la garde malezair, 1st edition in French, Paris: Antoine de Sommaville, 1647, [10], 648, [4] pp., title with woodcut royal arms, with the errata leaf, dedication and privilege leaves, lacks first and final blanks, old light water-staining throughout, contemporary mottled calf, covers with triple gilt fillet borders with an inner panel of triple gilt fillets with corner fleurons, gilt-decorated spine with five raised bands and one title label, rubbed, minor wear to extremities, 4to (232 x 170 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Rare first French translation of the Qur’an and the first complete translation to be published in the vernacular by André du Ryer. It inspired the later translations into English of 1649, Dutch of 1658, German of 1703 and Russian of 1776.

Mill (James). A Fragment on Mackintosh: being strictures on some passages in the dissertation by Sir James Mackintosh, prefixed to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1st edition, London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1835, errata to final leaf verso, ink ownership inscription of W. R. Sorley [1855-1935, professor of moral philosophy at Cambridge University] to front free endpaper, contemporary boards, corner and edge wear, modern calf gilt reback, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Rare first edition of James Mill’s last book. Published a year before James Mill’s death, the book is a severe exposure of the flimsiness and misrepresentations of Sir James Mackintosh’s famous Dissertation on the Progress of Ethical Philosophy (1830), and discusses the foundations of ethics from the author’s utilitarian point of view.

Hey Hey! We're the Monkees. And they're back in this rare comic book from 1967. Davie, Michael, Mickey and Peter in cartoon form is a blast from the past and a great addition for any fan. Comic measures 10"L x 7"W. Also included is an issue of the amazing MAD Magazine No. 236 from January 1983. This issue celebrates Don Martin's lampoons of the movies ET, Star Trek II, and Annie. Measures 10.5"L x 8.25"W. Issued: 1967 - 1983Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Published by Lyle Stuart on 1971. This 160 page edition softcover book is a rare and controversial piece that provides instructions on how to make explosives, illicit drugs, and other potentially dangerous substances. Banned in several countries due to its association to various acts of terrorism. ISBN: 0818400048. Artist: William PowellIssued: c. 1971Dimensions: 8.5''L x 0.5''W x 11''HEdition Number: First editionManufacturer: Lyle Stuart, IncCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Good condition.

Seymour (James), after, a set of nine engraved equestrian book plates, depicting horse conformations and aristocratic ownership and pedigree, after untrimmed with good margins, 'printed for & sold by by Cluer Dicey & Co. London (active c. 1713-1775) in Aldermary Church Yard', printed 'Seamour pinxt.' to margins,  * A rare set of horse prints that did much to popularise sporting art.

Collection of Early Photography Books Including; Slingsby, Robert, Practical Flash Light Photography, 1890, rare only 6 other copies found on Jisc,; Paul N. Hasluck, THe Book of Photography, c.1900; Amateur Photographer, 1892; Bernard E. Jones, The Cyclopedia of Photography, 1911

A book - ' Oi - a view from the dead end of the street ' by Garry Johnson - really rare and of course long out of print , showing light wear but nothing to stop you enjoying it

A Punk book going by the name of ' Not Another PUNK ! Book ' - An incredibly rare book these days , this is the 1978 one and only issue , some binding has come away and it is showing wear but no tears of missing pages - not one to be slept on as these rarely come up for sale

(Rugby Union) E.H.D. Sewell The Rugby Football Internationals Roll of Honour First edition, 1919, published by T.C. & E. C. Jack Ltd, London. A RARE and massive compilation of early 20th Century Rugby Football Sportsmen who lost their lives during World War I from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. Foreword by Sewell dated 31st January 1918. 80 plus full page portraits to accompany each biography (some individuals have histories but no portraits, as issued): Listed is : A ‘Record of Patriotism’ which records: ‘Name, Nationality, School, Age, International Caps, Date joining service, Date of going to the Front, Date of Death. The author states ‘’Owing to difficulties-such as the wide distances separating our far-flung battle lines ; the sinking of mails which were bringing material for this book from New Zealand or South Africa ; and from other causes, among which may be named the non-publication of casualties by the French Government !’’. Endpapers & title page present a few pp loose in place. 237 pages rebound in green hard covers pages uncut. Gilt label to spine. VERY RARE BOOK.

Make & Model:Ford , StreetKA Winter Edition Date of Reg:AJ55HFC Colour:Silver cc:1599 MoT:2025-08-08 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:49000 Transmission:Manual Summary:1,599cc. This rare Ford Streetka Winter Edition comes with a hard top with storage bag. The soft top is described as being in good condition, with the car driving well having been driven 100 miles to the auction. Fitted with heated leather seats. Comes with brochure, V5 and service book containing nine service stamps from 12,925 miles in 2011 through to 46,684 miles in 2022

Make & Model:Austin Healey, 3000 Date of Reg:CMH830A Colour:Red cc:2912 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:95751 Transmission:manual Summary:2,912cc. This Austin Healey 3000 MK II has been subject to much expenditure and upgrades in recent years. Its last registered owner purchased the car in 2019 at a cost of £53,500. The price included upgrades such as alternator conversion, uprated core radiator, fan, starter motor, LED light conversion, new bespoke mohair hood and the underside WaxOyl'd. Since then, there has been further expenditure in excess of £5,000. The Heritage certificate states the car being a UK car from new in Colorado red with red trim and black hood. From 1970, this Austin Healey has had just three registered owners with one of them retaining the car from 1976 to 2019, a rare example.Its large history file contains Heritage certificate, green log book, tax discs, MoTs, 2019 bill of purchase with listed upgrades, receipts and various other documents. The mileage is recorded at 95,751   

Make & Model:Ducati, Cuccido Date of Reg:WSK150 Colour:Black cc:48 Fuel Type:Petrol Summary:48cc. This Ducati Cuccido has formed part of a private collection for around ten years and always dry stored. It is described by the vendor as a very rare and clean example. It has not been started for sometime and will require recommissioning. The history file contains current and older V5s, and buff log book

Make & Model:Ford , Capri Date of Reg:KYW800K Colour:Red cc:2958 MoT:2025-11-25 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:94269 Transmission:manual Summary:2,958cc. This rare manual Ford Capri 3.0 GT comes in a desirable period colour and has its original engine. The GT model was only available for a short time being superseded by the 3000 GXL model and, again, is rare to find one now, especially in such good condition both inside and out. We have been advised by the vendor that this car participated in the Lands End to John O Groats charity classic car run around four or five years ago. The MoT issued last November declared only that the parking brake required adjustment or repair and is described as running well. It comes complete with current V5, the original service book with various stamps throughout the ‘70s, ’80s and a few others, original handbook and sales brochure. The mileage is recorded at 94,269 

Make & Model:Toyota, Celica Date of Reg:YTT35S Colour:Yellow cc:1588 MoT:2026-01-01 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:77403 Transmission:Manual Summary:1,588cc. This Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA23 is a rare example, being UK supplied from new. The supplying dealer was Pollitts Toyota in Exeter. A standard and unmodified car finished in factory Pure yellow with a tan cloth interior. The car has had only seven owners from new, the last registered since 2012. It comes complete with the original service book, owners manual, repair manuals, V5, period brochure and spare keys. 77,426 recorded miles

Make & Model:Mercedes , SLK 230 Kompressor Date of Reg:NA02SDZ Colour:Silver cc:2295 MoT:2025-04-24 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:48000 Transmission:automatic Summary:This original condition Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, featuring a rare electric seats option, was registered in November 2002 and has an MoT through to April 2025 (with no advisories noted). The odometer shows 47,684 miles and three registered keepers are recorded by the V5C. It was owned by a local lady for nearly 20 years. It is described as running well with no issues. Paperwork includes the V5C, print-out of the online MoT history back to September 2006 at 18,500 miles, and the book pack. This includes the owner's manual, dealership directory, radio instructions and service book, with 11 stamps up to April 2024 at 46,976 miles. There's also a spare key/remote control fob as well.   

Make & Model:Talbot, Horizon LS Date of Reg:A922BJB Colour:Blue cc:1442 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:32962 Transmission:automatic Summary:Registered in April 1984, this  Baltic Blue Talbot Horizon LS is a rare automatic example, possibly the only automatic LS ever made according to the vendor. Only around 60 Horizons are now left on UK roads according to the representative club. It was previously owned by a Talbot enthusiast who looked after it well, but has been out of use for a year although the vendor doesn't know of any faults and it does run and drive. The 1442cc car is showing 32,962 miles on its odometer, which is believed genuine as the car was unused for around 15 years. Its last MoT expired in August 2023. However, as from April of 2025, the Talbot will be able to be registered as an historic vehicle and be tax- and MoT-exempt. Five registered keepers are noted on the V5C. The car was originally used by Talbot as a test-bed for power steering, so has it fitted - something that wasn't an option on other LS variants.   The history folder includes the V5C, some invoices, sales brochures, a magazine feature and even a copy of the programme from the Peugeot Talbot Games at Crystal Palace in July 1984! There are MoT certificates dating from 2006, 2008, 2009, 2021 and 2022 plus the owner's handbook and service book, which is stamped up to 3391 miles in April 1988.

Make & Model:Ford, Capri 2.8i Date of Reg:E20JWM Colour:Red cc:2792 MoT:2025-06-03 Fuel Type:Petrol Transmission:Manual Summary:This 1988 Ford Capri 2.8i is finished in Rosso Red, a rare colour for the year. It was registered in October 1988 and has four registered keepers on its V5C. Its MoT is valid until June 2025, having been tested the previous year at an indicated 76,620 miles. The car features an RGA body kit and 15in 280 Capri alloys. The vendor reports it as running well, and it was driven 80 miles to the auction. Paperwork includes the V5C, the MoT certificate, print-out of MoT history back to 2020 and owner handbook, Capri operating guide, Capri accessories guide, unstamped service book and Capri Club International regalia and accessory catalogue. 

Make & Model:Vauxhall, Astra Sri Date of Reg:NX52OFU Colour:Black cc:2198 MoT:2025-08-03 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:117641 Transmission:manual Summary:This Vauxhall Astra SRI 2.2 features a rare factory-fitted Imscher body kit, spoiler and extras plus an additional top roof spoiler. Additional features are curtain and side seat air bags, Xenon headlights with washers, rare ESP electronic stability control - the vendor believes it could well be the only Astra 2.2 SRI to have this. Also fitted are rare grey gaiters, Irmscher foot pedals, gear knob, handbrake and fuel flap cover. It also has a Clifford alarm fitted. Before our vendor bought the car in July 2022, it had only had one owner. He sold the car in December 2022 then bought it back in October 2024. He tells us that it is all-original save for the Cobra Sport stainless steel full exhaust, with no welding work having been carried out, The Astra was registered in September 2002 with five recorded keepers showing on its V5C. Its odometer now shows 117,641 miles and the MoT is valid until August 2025. A full service was carried out in July 2024. Paperwork with the Vauxhall includes the current and a previous V5C, some invoices (including the one for the July 2024 service), MoT certificates and the book pack. This includes the owner's handbook, audio manual, Network Q booklet, customer information pack and service booklet. This has 18 annual service entries up to 91,367 miles in August 2020 at 91,367 miles. There's also a spare set of keys, with remote control fobs, plus some spares; a back box for the exhaust, full stainless steel Cobra long metal pipe, two rear back lights, two Irmscher numberplates and a spare climate control panel. 

Make & Model:Citroen, AX GTi Date of Reg:J911SGM Colour:White cc:1360 MoT:2025-10-18 Fuel Type:Petrol Mileage:15968 Transmission:manual Summary:This now-rare Citroen AX GTI is showing just 15,968 miles on its odometer, which is backed up by its history file. It was registered in September 1991 and has had three registered keepers since then. Its MoT is valid until October 2025. It is reported as running and driving well with no issues, having had a recent service and brake fluid change. The vendor believes that the AX was well-looked after before his ownership (of 16 months) including underside detailing. Paperwork with the Citroen includes the V5C, MoT certificates, and invoices covering the car's entire life. One of the invoices is is for an interior revamp in October 2023 for an interior revamp costing over £1000. There's also the book pack with owner's handbook, dealer directory and service book with stamps up to 15,962 miles in September 2014, plus radio and alarm instructions. 

Chicago: Rare Air Books, 2002. Autographed by Willy Randolph, Goose Gossage, Don Mattingly and more. New York Yankees: One Hundred Years The Official Retrospective is a hardcover book providing a comprehensive look at the history and legacy of the New York Yankees, celebrating their centennial with iconic moments and players. ISBN: 0345460901. Artist: Mark Vancil, Mark MandrakeIssued: 2002Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1"W x 12.25"HManufacturer: Rare Air BooksCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Fine book condition. Wear to jacket.

Remedy for Sedition (A). Which Rare and Witty Book is Now Reprinted for the First Time, one of 100 copies, bookplate to front pastedown, original vellum, spotting, Golden Hours Press, 1933 § Gerard (John) Gerard's Herbal. The Essence thereof distilled by Marcus Woodward from the Edition of Th. Johnson, 1636, illustrations, bookplate to front free endpaper, green crushed morocco gilt by Bayntun Riviere, g.e., 1927, 8vo & 4to (2)

CROSS DRESSING Les Cockettes, San Francisco. 1971. 4to, paperback. Rare booklet devoted to the avant-garde theater group the Cockettes. originating from Haight-Ashbury, the cockettes were the pioneers in the glam-rock style mixing electic fashion, andogyny, cross-dressing. This book was made for their New York show at the Anderson Theater on the Lower East Side. The photographs could be cut out and the reader could dress the different members of the cockettes according to his tastes.

RHYS, Ernest. The English Fairy Book. 1912 First Edition. In original pictorial cloth. 8vo. Endpapers illustrated with green dragons, half title, coloured frontispiece. Illustrated in monochrome with red woodblock initials. FFEP and front fly leaf detached, some staining. Rare with just one auction result.

21 18th century poetry in one binding, 4to. Bound in period full calf boards, spine a modern reback, Morocco title label to the spine. Some staining. 1. Richard Plantagenet legendary tale. C1774. Engraved device to title without half title. 2. CARLISLE EARL OF. Poems Consisting of the Following Pieces, viz. Ode Written Upon the Death of Mr Gray. London Printed for J. Ridley 1773. 3. The English Garden A Poem Book the first. W. Mason. Second Edition. London. 1772. 4. The English Garden A Poem Book the Second by W. Mason. York. 1777. 5. Verses addressed to the queen with a New Years gift of Irish manufacture. London 1775 [RARE. Last sold in 1972]. 6. Ugbrooke Park A Poem. London, J. Robson 1776. Engraved device to title. [RARE. Last sold in 1936]. 7. Retaliation A Poem containing Epitaphs… By Doctor Goldsmith. London. Printed for G. Kearsly. 1777. 8. The Traveller A Poem by Oliver Goldsmith, large engraved device to the title. London T. Carnan and F. Newbery. 1774. 9. The Deserted Village A Poem by Dr Goldsmith 8th Edition. London 1775. Engraved device to the title. 10. An Heroic Epistle to Sir William Chambers, Knight… Oriental Gardening The Third Edition. London J. Almon. 1773. 11. A Mob in the Pit or, Lines addressed to The D—ch-ss of A—LL. London S. Blazon Paternoster Row. 1773. With half title [RARE]. 12. Variety A Tale for Married People. London. J. Dodsley. 1776. 13. A Familiar Epistle From C. Anstey, Esq, To C. W. Bampfylde, Transated and addressed to the Ladies. London H. Reynell. 1777. 14. Venus Attiring the Graces. Addressed to— London J. Dodsley, Pall Mall. 1777. 15. The Goat’s Beard A Fable. London J. Dodsley, in Pall Mall. 1777. 16. The Grove of Barzai and his Energy from the loves of Othniel and Acchsah. Joseph Smeeton. London [undated]. 17. A letter to her grace the duchess of Devonshire. London 1777. 18. The first of April or, The Triumps of Fly A Poem.. London 1777. 19. The Duchess of Devonshire’s Cow A Poem, The Second Edition. London 1777. 20. The Diaboliad A Poem Part the Second.. London J. New. 1778. 21. The Auction A Town Eclogue, The Second Edition. London J. New. 1778.

From the Book of Cáit Ní Dhuibhir - Móirín Ní Shionnaigh, , Bean Ch. a Cheabhasa Published by O'Gorman and Company, Galway, 1919. First Edition. First Print. Small format pamphlet. [1 v.] (18 p.); 14 x 20 cm. Original green wrappers, decorated with Celtic design to front Title in black to front cover. A superior example of a rare publication

Patterson, Alexander. Collectanea Anglo-Minortica, or A Collection of the Antiquities of the English Franciscans, or Friers Minors, commonly call'd Gray Friars. In two Parts. With an Appendix concerning the English Nuns of the Order of Saint Clare. Thomas Smith, Bloomsbury, London, 1726. A rare copy of the 1726 first edition of this book. Lacks front board.

A Hardcover, Red Leather Book, with Gold Stamping, with the Porcelain Bas Relief Boehm Logo Horse Head attached to the Front Cover, accompanied by a Red Matching Hard Cover Sleeve, authored by Frank J. Cosentino, President of the E.M.Boehm, Inc. Studios, this Limited Edition Book By Frank Cosentino brings special insight into the Porcelain Studio as a personal friend and business aide of Ed Boehm. A 264 Page Reference, Book that takes you through the journey of Edward Marshall Boehm and Mrs. Helen Boehm. Beautiful color illustrations featuring many of the early and rare Boehm Porcelain Sculptures and their stories of life surrounded by the Boehm Studios. A Limited Edition of only 3500 copies. Signed in Red script by Helen F. Boehm. Library of Congress Card Number 75-130889. Size: 9" W x 12.5"H. Hard Sleeve Cover included. Excellent Condition. From the Archival Collection of Re Vann Galleries, G.Reasoner, Owner. Artist: Frank J. Cosentino/Edward Marshall Boehm, Inc. Issued: 1970Dimensions: 9"W x 12.50"HEdition Number: 3500Manufacturer: The Lakeside Press/R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyCountry of Origin: USACondition: Excellent

SMITH JOHN (Pubs.)  The Book of the Chronicles of the Isles comprising a Curious and Interesting Record of the Times from the Year 1745 to 1826, Arranged into Chapters & Verses. Fldg. letterpress leaf. Half calf, marbled brds. & edges. Glasgow, 1826; also Political Letters by Lucius Verus (Glasgow interest), 69pp., pres. copy from the author, 1831; bound in half calf with 7pp To James Ewing of Dunoon Castle from "A Reformer", & Observations on the State and Management of Burgh Property, 24pp. with fldg. plan, 1833; A Letter to the Parliamentary Trustees for the River Clyde by One of their Number, 17pp, & list of Matriculated Members of the Merchants` House of Glasgow, 1833. (2 vols., both rare).

An extremely rare Second World War ‘Burma’ D.F.C., Venezuelan Cross of Las Fuerzas Aereas, group of seven awarded to Wellington, Dakota and Liberator pilot Wing Commander C. V. Beadon, 215 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who carried out 3 tours of operations, including 2 over Burma. The latter proving particularly hazardous, when on 1 January 1945, Beadon’s aircraft was described as trailing ‘Rivers of flame. The plane was hit when making an attack from only 150 feet above the Burma-Siam railway. The shell blasted a hole two feet square in the fuselage and tore away the tail gun turret doors, starting rivulets of flame in the turret as the hydraulic oil gushed from a broken pip and caught alight...’ Using ‘the tea and water in their flasks, as well as fire extinguishers... to fight the blaze in the rear-gun turret. They flew 500 miles over the Bay of Bengal with the turret aflame then, exhausted by their struggles, flew another 500 miles before reaching the base in India... they had survived one of the most hazardous journeys experienced by Eastern Air Command Liberators.’ Surviving the war, and on the orders of Churchill, Beadon took part in the ‘kidnapping’ of the King of Buganda in November 1953. Arriving in Entebbe, Beadon kept the engines of his Hastings aircraft running as King “Freddie” was dragged screaming across the tarmac and bundled in the back with a blanket of his head. Beadon served as British Air Attaché in Caracas, 1954-57, and later became an authority on Dowsing - pinpointing large deposits of oil in Africa and South America Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1945’; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Venezuela, 2nd Class Cross of Las Fuerzas Aereas, 18 ct gold and enamel, in Huguenin case of issue, with related dress miniature also in 18 ct. gold and enamel, British awards mounted as originally worn but lacking retaining pin, generally very fine or better (lot) £4,000-£5,000 --- Provenance: Spink Circular 1999. D.F.C. London Gazette 17 August 1945. The recommendation states: ‘This Flight Commander has recently completed his third tour of operations, and his second in this theatre. His cheerfulness, undoubted courage and devotion to duty have been of the highest order, and have contributed largely to the success of numerous operations. His sorties during this tour have been on Wellington, Dakota and Liberator aircraft, and have included daylight attacks on Rangoon, Bangkok and Mbulmein, supply dropping to the 14th Army during the monsoon period of 1944, and as Pathfinder for the Group attacks on Bangkok. He was recently awarded a Command Mention for bringing back his badly damaged aircraft a distance of over 1000 miles after attacking successfully at extremely low level, trains on the Bangkok-Chiengmei railway. He has led the Squadron on several occasions with outstanding success. Station Commander’s Remarks: I concur. The actions, which gained S/Ldr. Beadon a Command Mention, illustrate his outstanding qualities which have prevailed throughout this tour as Captain of a Heavy Bomber and a leader both in the air and on the ground. Remarks of Group Commander: I very strongly endorse the Remarks of the Station Commander and the Squadron Commander. S/Ldr. Beadon’s work has been quite outstanding. He has proved himself an exceptionally able and courageous Flight Commander and his enthusiasm, coupled with sound judgement, have been an inspiration to the other members of his Squadron.’ Clive Vernon Beadon was born in Coonor, near Poona, India in April 1919. He was the son of Colonel V. Beadon, M.C. 9th Gurkhas, and was educated at the Imperial Service College, Windsor. Beadon was awarded a scholarship to Sandhurst, but elected to go to Royal Air Force College, Cranwell instead. He carried out training as a pilot, was commissioned in 1939, and was posted to 101 Squadron - a Blenheim training unit. Beadon was posted for operational flying, with the outbreak of the Second World War, to 502 Squadron (Whitleys) at St. Eval. The Squadron was part of Coastal Command, and was employed on convoy duties on the Western approaches. In September 1940 Beadon qualified as a flying instructor at the Central Flying School and spent the next two years training pilots. He was posted to No. 1 Middle East Ferry Control in September 1942, and three months later moved on to India where he flew Wellingtons (and later Liberators) with 215 Squadron against the Japanese in Burma. This was the beginning of a long and hazardous two tour stint on the Burma front - with his log book recording varying targets, engine break ups, crash landings and damage by rifle fire! With perhaps the pinnacle of his flying exploits occurring during an attack on the Siam Railway, 1 January 1945, ‘Loco Strike. Thanbulyat to Milestone 42. Photography of Milestone 6 & M8 North & South town. Milestone 37 direct hit by flack. R/G Killed. A/C write off. Bombs finally jettisoned.’ (Log Book refers) More detail is added to Beadon’s rather laconic entry above, by the following press article: ‘With its rear gun turret aflame, a RAF Liberator bomber flew for 500 miles over the Bay of Bengal and then, the fire quelled, covered another 500 miles before reaching base in India. The nose-heavy bomber, its elevators almost shattered by a Japanese A/A shell over Siam, was brought down safely on its home airfield four hours after nightfall by S/Ldr Clive Beadon, of Wokingham-road, Reading, and his second pilot, W/O A. C. Combe, of Endfield-road, Acton, London. Embers were still glowing in the metal turret when the first aid squad reached it. The gunner had been killed, but the rest of the crew were safe. The plane was hit when making an attack from only 150 feet above the Burma-Siam railway. The shell blasted a hole two feet square in the fuselage and tore away the tail gun turret doors, starting rivulets of flame in the turret as the hydraulic oil gushed from a broken pip and caught alight. Gaining height to avoid more attacks while over Japanese-held territory, S/Ldr Beadon made for the coast 40 miles away. Five hours flight over the sea faced the crew before they could hope to reach friendly coast. Tea and water in their vacuum flasks, as well as all fire extinguishers, were used to fight the flames. Sgt. R. Handson, of St. Ivian’s Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, and Sgt. T. Bennet, of Wakefield-street, Warrington, Lancs., who had been knocked down by the blast of the explosion while manning the beam guns, helped to fight the fire and Sgt. D. J. Morgan, of High-street, Cefmcoed, Merthyr, South Wales climbed from the gunner’s turret to help. Fuel was transferred from the bomb bay tanks, in the middle of the bomber, to reduce the danger if the fire spread, and burning material was thrown from the back of the aircraft. After three hours the flames were put out. The red hot gun turret hung precariously on the bomber’s tails, and the controls were sluggish, the Indian coast still far away but “H for Harry” got back.’ Beadon had advanced to Temporary Squadron Leader in July 1944, and was been appointed a Flight Commander. Still on active service when his well-merited D.F.C. was gazette in August 1945, but now on the Operations Staff of H.Q. Air Command, South East Asia, Beadon was unable to attend an Investiture back in the U.K. He did, however, meet King George VI at a later date, the latter telling him that it was to men like him “that we owe our freedom”. Returning home ...

Dean's Rag Book "Brumas" rare Tru-to-Life bear, English, 1950s, black mohair, with label, brown and black plastic eyes, with black rubber surround, inserted black rubber nose and lower jaw, slight hunch to back, long arms and legs with rubber paw and foot pads with claws (mohair has come away from paw pads), small tail, body is designed to be un-jointed and floppy, some wear to mohair (especially around muzzle and to edges of seams), mohair has become detached around eyes, stuffing has shifted to neck and tops of limbs, rubber has significantly perished on pads and claws, 26"/66cm; together with his friend "Teddy Edward", golden mohair, 22"/56cm; (2). Provenance: "Dean's of England black bear 1950s. I had when seven years old. Mum won £150 on the Football Pools. I was bought this black bear from a big toy shop with the proceeds. I'm now seventy-three. He needs restoration. He was made when a black bear was born at London Zoo. I have to down size so must let him go. I called him Brumas (after the Polar bear from London Zoo). Also with his friend "Teddy Edward", bought when I was three. His eyes are taken from my dad's army uniform.

A rare Coromandel book slide

A Town Like Alice (1981 mini-series) - Gordon Jackson (1923-1990) - Jackson's original 1981 Logie Award for Best Support Actor In A Mini Series, for the drama A Town Like Alice. Featuring a chrome Logie figure 'TV Week' to top, mounted on a circular wooden base with engraved plaque. Measures approx: 23cm tall. A Town Like Alice was a five-hour 1981 Australian television adaptation of Nevil Shute's novel of the same name. Produced by the Seven Network, and directed by David Stevens, it was the second major adaptation of the book. In the United States it was shown on PBS under the Masterpiece Theatre banner, a rare non-British production to be so aired.

Captivate your imagination with this group of collector's edition Marvel comics. included are the rare Captain America Director's Cut and The Death Of the Dream, Spider Man Maximum Carnage Part 4 of 14, X-Men Annual, The New Mutants and X Factor Kings of Pain Parts 1, 3 and 4. Each measures standard comic book size 10"H x 6.5"W. Issued: 1991 - 1995Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Marvel ComicsCondition: Age related wear.

A two-page spread original lithograph on BFK Rives paper by artist Asger Jorn accompanied with poems on both sides by Walasse Ting. Pulled from renowned Pop Art masterpiece portfolio by Ting, One Cent Life. Lithography was printed in Paris by Maurice Beaudet and the typography carried out in handset letterpress by George Girard. The book was published by E. W. Kornfeld, Bern, Switzerland in 1964, and edited by artist Sam Francis. Artists signature in plate on lower right side: Jorn. 1895 from a rare limited edition of 2000. Printed edition number 1895 on verso. Artist: After Asger Jorn (Danish, 1914-1973)Issued: 1964Dimensions: 23"L x 16.25"HCondition: Age related wear. Small browning on left side of page.

A very rare large Art Deco 'Penguin' vase, Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis, ca. 1927H 45 cm A slender vase with a design with six penguins in different poses. A vase of similar design is used on the cover of the book Art Deco Ceramics - Charles Catteau, by Marc Pairon for the Fondation Charles Catteau. On p. 281 and p. 669 it is described as rare. Our current example, however, is an anomaly to the known examples. Instead of black glaze, the painter has applied a very dark cobalt blue, which makes this a stand-out example versus other vases of this type.

James Bond 007 The World is Not Enough (1999) - Signed Companion Book, a comprehensively signed book with over 25 signatures to include:- Pierce Brosnan, Michael Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Judi Dench, Denise Richards, Sophie Marceau, Samantha Bond, Desmond Llewelyn, Ken Adams, Peter Lamont, Vic Armstrong, Neil Purvis, David Arnold Michael Apted, Adrian Biddle, Iain Johnstone Author of book. Boxtree, 1999, first edition, first impression, hardback, dust wrapper, gold lettering to black boards, pp 173 (1)Provenance: from the collection of a former supporting actor working in the film industry, amassed over a number of years.Condition Report: CR:- In near fine condition, a rare collection of signatures, all in black marker pen. Recommended to view.

An Album of Character Sketches from Dickens by Frederick Barnard. A Souvenir, Presented to the Readers Of "Cassell's Family Magazine" upon the occasion of its enlargement. December 1896. Publisher's Cassell and Company Ltd. London, Paris, Melbourne. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

Baron Munchausen. 'The Surprising Travels and Adventures of Baron Munchausen'. With illustrations by A. Nobody. Published by Wells, Gardner, Darton and Co. London. Lacks rear end-paper. Loose in binding. Printed in Holland. Publisher's blue boards, illustrated and titled in black. Spine defective. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

Theodore Taylor. 'Thackery the Humourist and The Man of Letters, The Story of His Life'. An original photograph frontispiece of Thackery by Ernest Edwards (very early illustration of a book by a photograph). Published by John Camden Hotten, London, 1864. 1st edition. Publisher's green boards, titled in gilt. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

mrs Frances Fuller Barritt: The Far West: The Beauty of Willards Mill. Published by Beadle and Co. London. Beadle's American Library No. 17, price 6d. Illustrated paper covers. Circa 1860. VERY RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

A rare original Harvest Records promotional brochure for Syd Barrett from 1974 promoting the 1974 release of the double album package of The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, accompanied by seven copies of the Barrett Appreciation Society fanzine Terrapin, a copy of the complete Syd Barrett book of lyrics and a photostat copy of The Syd Barrett Story by Paul Cox.These items were collected by Rick Sanders when researching his book on Pink Floyd.Provenance: The Rick Sanders collection.

Five rare original Pink Floyd black and white press photographs from the 1966-1968 era, including one stamped 12 Dec 1968 by Universal Pictorial press with details slip attached promoting the release of Point Me To The Sky, a general group shot, a nice solo observation of Syd Barrett,  a band shot of a contract signing with then manager Peter Jenner, and a sheet featuring 16 smaller prints of various poses of the expanded line up with David Gilmour accompanied by three later reprinted promotional shots.The items are presented in their original mail out cardboard envelope, with the EMI Records sticker on the front, addressed directly to Rick.These items were collated by Rick Sanders during research for his book on Pink Floyd.

A rare original sleeve for the Tower Records USA Pressing of Arnold Layne by The Pink Floyd, manufactured from paper. lettered in black “THE LIGHT KINGS OF ENGLAND, ROGER, NICK, SYD, RICK- THE PINK FLOYD - THEIR LATEST SMASH- ARNOLD LAYNE” with TOWER 333 and the record label logo in the top right hand corner, the sleeve is in excellent condition with a few minor marks.The item was collated as part of the research Rick underwent for his book on the band, published by Futura Publications in 1976.Provenance: The Rick Sanders collection.

Four rare 1980s books relating to The Beatles, including John Lennon- A Real, Live Fairytale, The Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Photo Book, The Beatles Poster Book and The Art of The Beatles, (4). All four books are in generally very good condition with minimal storage wear on the covers and all posters/ pictures intact. A Real, Live Faiytale is written and illustrated by Marcia Huyette, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band is by Bill Harry, The Beatles Poster Book by Kay Rowley and The Art of The Beatles was compiled by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.

Couvre casque SS. Modele feuille de chene. Couleurs estivales et automnales tres vives. Les brides de fixations de feuillage sont completes. Les crochets sont complets, modele typiquement fin de guerre en fer, mais tres legerement oxydes. Les ressorts et la visiere sont en parfait etat. Ce modele de couvre casque est celui qui a ete porte par les unites de la Waffen SS pendant la bataille des Ardennes. Il a ete reproduit dans l ouvrage de Werner Palinckx sur les equipements camoufles. Un exemplaire de ce livre est joint a la piece. Rare et emblematique piece de camouflage. A noter une legere usure et patine de la piece. Etat I-. SS Helmet Cover. Oak leaf pattern. Very vibrant summer and autumn colors. The foliage attachment straps are complete, and the hooks are intact, though they are slightly oxidized, indicating a late-war model made of iron. The springs and visor are in perfect condition. This type of helmet cover was worn by Waffen-SS units during the Battle of the Bulge. It has been reproduced in Werner Palinckx’s work on camouflage equipment, and a copy of this book is included with the piece. A rare and iconic camouflage item. Note light wear and patina on the piece. Condition I-.

Tarnjacke SS. Rare modele en treillis avec impression en camouflage feuilles de chene. Tous les boutons sont presents, et majoritairement en couleur d origine, quelques peu oxydes. Cordon de serrage complet. Toutes les brides de fixation de feuillage sont presentes. Couleurs tres vives du cote estival et automnale. Un elastique distendu au niveau de la manche droite. Les elastique de la manche gauche et de la taille sont en parfait etat. Une bande blanche au dos de la piece, indiquant un defaut d impression. Les doublures des poches sont en toile Feldgrau. Une reparation sur la face avant de la blouse. Quelques discrets accrocs visibles sur la face avant. Le tissu conserve encore sont aspect satine. Ce modele de piece d uniforme est emblematique des unites de la Waffen SS et a ete porte, notamment, durant la bataille des Ardennes. Il a ete reproduit dans l ouvrage de Werner Palinckx sur les equipements camoufles. Un exemplaire de ce livre est joint a la piece. Rare et emblematique piece de camouflage. A noter une legere usure et patine de la piece. Etat I-. SS Tarnjacke. Rare model in camouflage smock with oak leaf pattern print. All buttons are present, mostly retaining their original color, though some show slight oxidation. The drawstring is complete. All foliage attachment straps are intact. Very vivid colors on the summer and autumn side. One elastic on the right sleeve is stretched, while the elastics on the left sleeve and waist are in perfect condition. A white strip on the back of the piece indicates a printing defect. The pocket linings are made of Feldgrau canvas. There is a repair on the front of the smock. A few discreet snags are visible on the front. The fabric still retains its satin-like appearance. This uniform piece is iconic of the Waffen-SS units and was worn notably during the Battle of the Bulge. It has been reproduced in Werner Palinckx s work on camouflage equipment, and a copy of the book is included with the item. A rare and emblematic camouflage piece. Note light wear and patina on the item. Condition I-.

Cellulose acetate & brass, United Kingdom, 1944-45, 50 mm x 33.5 mmThe Polish cap eagle depicts an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on an Amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. On the Amazon shield, the letter "U" and the number "12" are stamped, representing the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment.This Polish eagle was used by the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment of the Polish 2nd Corps. It was produced in an economical plastic (cellulose acetate) version by Alfred Stanley & Son in Walsall, United Kingdom, with a pair of flat brass mounting lugs. The manufacturer's name is visible on the reverse.These eagles are prone to damage due to the conditions of storage, making them rare to find in good condition. This example is in good condition, as shown in the photos.This version of the eagle is mentioned in Tomasz Zawistowski's book "Polskie Orły na Czapki 1939-45" on page 95, illustration 194.Dimensions: approx. 48 mm x 30 mm.

Cinema Book. The Little Green Man of the Sea, London: The Brown Novelty Company, 1926, 12 full-page illustrations and 7 adverts printed in brown with elements overprinted in blue and red, minor offsetting, some toning to endpapers, text block coming loose but stitching intact, front pastedown with pocket containing loosely inserted cinemascope (a rectangular piece of card with two circular holes in showing either red or blue lenses, which can be switched by sliding a tab), left hand side red and blue lenses with small crack to edge, closed tears to upper edge of pocket, Dawson ex libris stamp to free front endpaper, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, rubbing to extremities, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. Only two previous auction records in 2011 and 2012.

Lake (Michael). King Penguins. A Survey of the Series, Exeter: Short Run Press for the Penguin Collectors Society, 2014, colour illustrations, original boards, 8vo, (one of 700 copies), with a presentation inscription from the author to bookseller Julian Nangle, together with Feinstein (Elaine). The Amberstone Exit, 1st edition, London: Hutchinson, 1972, light partial offsetting from flaps to endpapers, original cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, inscribed by the author, plus Motion (Andrew). The Customs House, 1st edition, London: Faber and Faber, 2012, original cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, inscribed by the poet, together with others, poetry related etc., including Das Himmelreimende Kind/The Sky-Rhyming Child, by R. S. Thomas, Fuchstal: Babel, 2013, limited signed edition 17/60, with a signed etching by Vroni Schwegler, numbered 6/30, The Barrow in Newport Court, a memoir of the rare book trade, by Anthony Sillem, 1st edition, 2001, Obsessions and Confessions of a Book Life, by Colin Franklin, 1st edition, 2012, and Untitled. the Real Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor, by Anna Pasternak, 2019, all inscribed by the authors QTY: (45)

* Côté (Jean Marc, and others). En L'An 2000, circa 1899, 78 chromolithographed illustrations, titled in French, printed on 8 uncut sheets, Le Facteur Rural with faint printing ink fingerprint smudge to blank border (slightly affecting image), Une Cuisine modele with narrow streak of printing ink (slightly affecting adjacent images), La Chasse en Aeronette & Un Aerobus with horizontal crease on image (slightly extending into adjacent image), apparently a printing flaw (only yellow ink is printed in the crease), otherwise excellent condition, blank versos, the sheets 267 x 319 mm and smallerQTY: (78)NOTE:A rare survival, these cards were originally commissioned (for cigar boxes?) by toy manufacturer Armand Gervais et Cie for the 1900 Paris Exposition. However, the company closed before the card could be sold. Between 1900 and 1910 further illustrations were added to the series, which was re-issued in postcard form. Isaac Asimov later found one of these postcard sets and featured them in his book Futuredays: A Nineteenth Century Vision of the Year 2000. The futuristic images, also known as France in the Year 2000, are amusing suggestions of how life might be 100 years in the future. Some have proved to be eerily prescient, some surreal, and others simply comical.

* Educational card game. Elements of Conchology, on the Linnaean System: Arranged in Question and Answer, London: J. Mawe, and Ackermann, 1828, the complete pack of 39 engraved game cards, each with two questions, cards 1-36 with a hand-coloured image of a shell, cards 37-39 with an uncoloured diagram of the parts of a shell, dusty, scarce minor marks, card 13 with small dark ink? spot near left edge, versos plain white, extreme upper edges lightly foxed, each card 88 x 59 mm, with original accompanying 38pp. booklet, scarce light foxing, printed yellow wrappers, dust-soiled with some light spotting and minor edge-wear, small losses to spine, with a later plain laid paper outer wrapper, with mid-19th century ink manuscript ownership name Mrs Furneaux inside front cover (of outer wrapper), 16mo, contained together in original green paper-covered slipcase, rubbed with some wear to extremities, lacking inner sleeve, front panel with printed paper label (soiled)QTY: (1)NOTE:Smithsonian Libraries QL404 .E44 1823 (Joseph F. Cullman Library).Rare. We have only found the Smithsonian copy and one other - both incomplete. This book was printed by D. Herbert of Stoke Newington, and published by both John Mawe, 149 Strand, and Ackermann, Strand. The cards with their explanatory booklet seem to be based on the book published by John Mawe in 1823: The Linnaean system of Conchology.

Macdonald (George). The Princess and the Goblin, 1st edition, London: Strahan & Co., 1872, 30 wood-engraved illustrations by Arthur Hughes, a few small stains, small water stain to endpapers, previous owner inscription, 1872 to half-title, hinges tender, all edges gilt, original brown pictorial cloth gilt, spine ends and edges a little rubbed, a few small marks, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Sadleir 1481. Rare. Also found in blue pictorial cloth. George Macdonald's fairy tale influenced J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. In a letter to his wife in 1871, Macdonald writes 'I know it is as good a work of the kind as I can do, and I think it will be the most complete thing I have done...'. G. K. Chesterton in his Introduction to George Macdonald and his Wife, 1924, wrote 'I for one can really testify to a book that has made a difference to my whole existence, which helped me to see things in a certain way from the start, a vision of things which even so real a revolution as a change of religious allegiance has substantially only crowned and confirmed'.

Master of Delft (1480-1498 Act) -The Transfiguration of Christ / Description: Christ in the halo. At his right hand Moses with the tables of stone and on his left Elias with a book, Peter, James, and John to kneel down in front of him. This is a full page incunabula old coloured woodcut, probably used in an early edition of Ludolphus de Saxonia, "Dat Boeck vanden leven ons lief heeren Ihesu Christi"if not in an earlier work. The first edition was published in 1487 in Antwerp, followed by the 1488 edition in Delft, 1495 and 1499 in Zwolle and again in Antwerp in 1510. Amongst the earliest artist who worked at the project we mention: The Master of Haarlem, The second Gouda woodcutter and The first Antwerp woodcutter. The woodcut here on auction is attributed by the Rijksmuseum to a group of three artists (Master of Delft, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber-Passion, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines) and dated 1480-1500. It's quality is very good. It is a real early woodcut in History and precedes the more common woodcuts from the Ludolphus editions of the turn of the century. A very rare work. / Dimensions: 17,50 x 14,20 cm / Condition: Excellent early impression with unbroken woodcut lines, mounted on a laid paper collection sheet. Very nice period hand coloring. Gothic Dutch letterpress on the backside in two columns. / Literature: Rijksmuseum RP-P-OB-2067 -----Conway (1884) and "The guilder compass" (1951). Botke, K. --- Prof. Henri Defoer, history of the woodcuts from the Ludolphus editions. ( Jaarboek voor Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis 24/2017) / Medium: Oldcoloured woodcut /Circa: 1480-1503

Crispijn de Passe - Complete set of Archangels (10) / Description: A complete set of the Archangels in first state. Very very rare. No other completer set found. In the second state the inscription: Crispin de Passe' inv et excudit' was altered wit the 'excudit' erased. The set comprises nine archangels and one title page with 'Pater Omnipotens showing God the Father enthroned on the globe surrounded by clouds and cherubs. In the second state another title page was used with mainly text and two prints were added, one showing Christ as a child, and one showing an angel golding two spheres with Maria and the Angel Gabriel in it. All prints of our first state set signed: Crispin de Passe inv et excudit. / Dimensions: each 14,60 x 10,10 cm / Condition: Excellent early impressions on single sheets of watermarked laid paper with very wide margins. The outer top right corner of most sheets with some faded damp staining. Title etching complete with full plate border and tread margins. A nice complete homogene very rare set. / Literature: Hollstein 295-304, I / II ------------------------------- „Pater Omnipotens“: Depiction of God over the globe in a glory of angels. Writing edge with Latin text „Omnia nos omnes...“.„Throni Zaphkiel“: Depiction of the archangel Zaphkiel holding a palm leave; in the left background, the Egyptian pharaoh and his army crossing the Red Sea; in the right background, the ascension of Christ. Writing edge with Latin text „In mare...“.„Dominationes Zadkiel“: Depiction of the archangel Zadkiel with reversed sword and a cross; in the left background, the sacrifice of Abraham; in the right background, the crucifixion of Christ. Writing edge with Latin text „Parce tuo...“.„Principatvs Camael“: Depiction of the archangel Chamuel with staff; in the left background Jacob wrestling with the angel; in the right background Christ at the Mount of Olives. Writing edge with Latin text „Nos Israel...“.„Potestates Raphael“: Depiction of the archangel Raphael with staff; in the left background Raphael is sent to earth to answer the prayers of Tobit and Sara; in the right background the annunciation to the shepherds. Writing edge with Latin text „Per me carpisiter...“.„Virtvtes Haniel“: Depiction of the archangel Haniel with the crown of thorns; in the left background the mocking of Noah; in the right background Christ crowned with thornes. Writing edge with Latin text „Perdite...“.„Archangeli Michael“: Depiction of the archangel Michael defeating the Satan; in the background scenes from the Last Judgement. Writing edge with Latin text „Luciferum...“.Angeli Gabriel“: Depiction of the archangel Gabriel; in the left background the annunciation; in the right background the archangel Gabriel announcing the birth of St John the Baptist to Zacharias. Writing edge with Latin text „Nuncio Conceptus...“.„Ghervbim Iophiel“: Depiction of the archangel Jophiel with whip and flaming sword; in the left background Jophiel expelling Adam and Eve from paradise; in the right background Christ driving the money changers from the temple. Writing edge with Latin text „Vindicibus...“.„Seraphim Vriel“: Depiction of the archangel Uriel with book and scroll; in the left background Esra kneeling before Uriel; in the right background two disciples meeting Christ on the way to Emmaus. Writing edge with Latin text „Lumine Doctrinae...“. / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1590-1637