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[Smart (Christopher)] The Horatian Canons of Friendship. Being the Third Satire of the First Book of Horace Imitated...by Ebenezer Pentweazle, first edition, final f. with advertisement to verso, lacking half-title, ex-library with embossed stamp to foot of title and few other ff. and small ink reference to title verso, light browning, foxing, some small and minor damp-staining to upper and lower margins, modern antique-style panelled calf, corners little rubbed, [Rothschild 1867], 4to, Printed for the Author, and Sold by J. Newbery, 1750. *** Rare. We can trace only a handful of copies of auction, the last Bloomsbury, 1985.

Arnold (Matthew) Alaric at Home. A Prize Poem, 'type-facsimile reprint of the original edition', edited by Thomas J. Wise, half-title, colour frontispiece with tissue-guard (lightly browned), bookplate of Hugh Walpole Brackenburn, some minor marginal dust-soiling, uncut in ?original boards, some browning and wear, backstrip peeling away from lower joint, for Private Circulation only, 1893 § Hobhouse (John Cam, 1st Baron Broughton) The Wonders of a Week at Bath; in A Doggrel Address to the Hon. T. S--, from F. T--, Esq., first edition, half-title, bookplates of Robert Beadon of Taunton and Anne & F.G. Renier, slightly browned, some faint spotting and surface soiling, contemporary red half morocco, spine gilt, some wear to spine ends and extremities, upper joint cracked at ends but holding, for James Cawthorn, 1811, book-label of J.O. Edwards; and others, 19th century poetry, 8vo (9) *** The first mentioned rare; the limitation page states "limited to a few copies for Private Circulation only". The frontispiece illustrates the red morocco bound first edition copy of Arnold's poem belonging to T.J. Wise.  

James Northcote RA (English, 1746-1831) Two Leopards at Play from the Royal Menagerie 1797 Oil on canvas Exhibited at The Royal Academy 1797 This incredibly rare eighteenth century painting depicts two leopards frolicking in an exotic landscape (reminiscent of Stubbs’s ‘Horse Frightened by a Lioness’). Painted in 1796 and exhibited at The Royal Academy 1797. Northcote was widely acclaimed as one of the eighteenth century’s finest painters of exotic animals and, having been trained by Reynolds, had a weighty reputation. The animals have been classified by zoological expert Dr Jonathan Scott as Sunda Clouded Leopards from Indochina, denoted by the clouded pattern on their flanks and the exceptionally large gape of their mouths - almost 90 degrees! And by their elongated canine teeth - the longest of any living felid. It is likely that Northcote will have studied these two rare animals whilst they were resident at the Royal Menagerie at the Tower of London. Whilst many exotic animals were available to view at both the Royal Menagerie and others, very few artists were able to capture the character and anatomy with such impressive skill. Although Northcote had enjoyed prior financial and critical success with his portrait paintings, his animal paintings were particularly revered. Henry Fuseli, the Swiss Romantic painter and contemporary rival of Northcote, declared of Northcote's 'Angel opposing Balaam,' “Northcote, you are an angel at an ass, but an ass at an angel”. Born in Plymouth and apprenticed to his father, a poor watchmaker, in his spare time James drew and painted. In 1769 he left his father and set up as a portrait painter. Four years later he went to London and was admitted as a pupil into the studio and house of Sir Joshua Reynolds. At the same time, he attended the Royal Academy Schools. In 1775 he left Reynolds, and about two years later, having made some money by portrait painting back in Devon, went to study in Italy. On his return to England three years later, he revisited his native county and then settled in London, where John Opie and Henry Fuseli were his rivals. He was elected associate of the Academy in 1786 and a full academician the following spring. Northcote’s works number about two thousand, and he made a fortune of £40,000. He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1787. Northcote also sought fame as an author, and his first essays were contributions to the Artist, edited by Prince Hoare. An entry in Northcote's account book from 1794-1796, p. 66, no. 324, refers to 'Two Leopards twenty Guineas '.  Property of a Gentleman Literature: Gwynn, no. 309; Whitman, 1903, no. 418 Dimensions: (Frame) 31 in. (H) x 35.5 in. (W) (Canvas) 24.5 in. (H) x 29 in. (W)

MOTORING ABARTH. COSENTINO, Alfred S., 'Faza/Car Graphic ABARTH Guide', 1st pub. Japan, 1984. John Aley's copy. A rare book.

A rare pair of Chelsea pot pourri vases, c.1771, finely painted possibly by Richard Askew with scenes from Antoine Banier's edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses, depicting Glaucus, Scylla and Circe, the reverses with panels of flowers, reserved on a claret ground, the flared necks and shoulders finely pierced with an arched design, one handle restored, 15cm. (2)Exhibited: Chelsea Society Exhibition, 1999, no.120. The designs on the vase correspond to nos. 126 and 127 in Banier's edition. The sources are illustrated in Geoffrey de Bellaigue's book on the Louis XVI Service, p.101 and p.150. The vases correspond to lot 67 in Christie's auction of 18th April 1771.

A rare Chelsea-Derby cabinet cup and stand, c.1770-75, finely painted with Watteau-esque scenes of courting couples in pastoral landscapes, reserved in kidney-shaped panels on a ground of gilt trellis and berried garlands, the saucer with a slight trembleuse well, gold anchor and incised N marks, 16cm. (2)Provenance: formerly the Geoffrey Godden Collection, also the Field Collection.Illustrated: John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, p.112, pl.114.The painting on this piece has in the paste been tentatively attributed to Fidelle Duvivier. In his book The Marks on Chelsea-Derby, Stephen Mitchell suggests that these pieces were decorated in London, possibly by Zachariah Boreman before his move to Derby.

BIBLE | 2010 | PUBLISHER: Prague, Euromedia | NUMBER OF PAGES: 1066 | LANGUAGE: Czech | DIMENSIONS: 300 x 215 mm | NOTE: a digitally reduced copy of a deluxe rare edition | CONDITION: leather binding, new book without defects | Entire title | Bible. Czech translation of the Jerusalem Bible | Bidders are asked to inquire about the condition of the item before the auction. any complaints will not be taken into account. |more photos*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.

Wood engraving interest to include:- John Buckland Wright - Reid, Anthony "A Checklist of the Book Illustrations of John Buckland Wright ...", Pinner Private Libraries Association 1968, illustrations throughout, one of 1400 copies, 700 for sale, blue cloth, glassine cover, exhibition catalogue for John Buckland Wright, Sophie Schneiderman Rare Books, London and various pamphlets Holst, A Roland "Tusschen Vuuarnen Maan ...", A A M Stols, Maastricht 1933, plates, frontis, cloth Gill, Eric "Drawings from Life", Haigh & Gill Limited 1940, plates, foxing to ep, blue cloth with white vignette to front board, d-w not price clipped Tunnicliffe, C F "The Star Born", Henry Williamson, Faber & Faber (1932), plates and illustrations, turquoise cloth, d-w not price clipped, chipped Low, Katherine (ills) "The First Temptation of St Anthony by Gustav Flaubert ...", Duckworth & Co 1915, plates with tissue guards, frontis portrait, photographic portrait, limited edition to 625 copies, some foxing, quarter cloth over blue boards, glassine cover Dulac, Edmund (ills), Beauclerk, Helen "The Love of the Foolish Angel", W Collins & Son 1929, foxing to edges, foxing offsetting to ep, d-w, with glassine cover Farleigh, John (ills) "The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God", George Bernard Shaw 1932, illustrations, pictorial ep, pictorial boards, glassine cover Farleigh, John (ills) "The Man Who Died", D H Lawrence, William Heinemann 1935, illustrations, foxing to edges, d-w, glassine cover  Munro, S Orr (ills) "The Ballad of Jan Van Hunks", Dante Gabriel Rosetti, George G Harrap, no.158 of 620 copies for England and America (1929), illustrations, velum covers with gilt vignette to front board  Glanville, John (trans) "A Plurality of Worlds", Bernard de Fontenelle, Prologue by David Garnett, the Nonsuch Press 1929, velum covers, gilt decoration to front board, the front board is beginning to detach slight tear on the bottom of the ep, with slip case and four other volumes (1 box) 

Charles Scribner's Sons (USA) Dracula A Toy Theatre, 1979 first edition, the sets and costumes of the Broadway production of the play designed by Edward Gorey, slight wear to the ring bound cover, small circular sticker affixed to top right of the front cover, inner pages Excellent. NB: Edward Gorey is author and illustrator of over 30 books, the first editions of which are available only at rare book prices. His elegantly styled body of Gothic work has won him a worldwide following. 

Registration – F229 RGS Chassis No. – WP0ZZZ94ZKN400609 M.O.T. – Decmeber 2025 Odometer – 172,000 This gleaming white 1988 Porsche 944 2.7-litre is a well-cared-for car that’s being offered at No Reserve. A highly authentic example, it boasts the original teledial alloy wheels which present very well indeed. This is testament to meticulous servicing throughout its life; the vendor reports it has a fully stamped-up service book from new. “It has a lot of paperwork from the previous owners – for example, back in 2010, someone spent £2,700 recommissioning it.” During their ownership, they have carefully maintained it, with annual services and MOTs – and the car will be sold with a fresh 12-month MOT. ‘F229RGS’ has in the past six weeks, been fitted with a new clutch slave cylinder, new cooling fan and new starter motor to prepare it for sale. The vendor adds that they have replaced the engine’s belts in line with Porsche workshop requirements – the first time in 2018, and once again in December 2024, with an invoice of £2,300 confirming this. The car has two keys, a spare wheel, jack and tool kit. It also has the original Porsche-supplied handbook still in its period leather folder. This 1988 car is a later 2.7-litre version, which was only produced for a few years and therefore is becoming rare today. The odometer reads 172,000 miles, which makes it ‘barely run in’, experts will attest. The Porsche 944 was introduced in 1982 as a development from the 1970s 924. Inspired by a wide-body 924 Carrera GT prototype, it was much more muscular, with more contoured wings and a wider, more planted rear. Crucially, it had a bespoke Porsche engine – a 2.5-litre four-cylinder that was essentially half a 928 V8. It continued to use the 924’s transaxle setup, and was constantly developed throughout its lifetime, including the arrival in 1985 of a much more contemporary and premium-feeling interior. The engine was enlarged to 2.7 litres and, later, 3.0-litres, and it was also turbocharged. Its popularity saw Porsche produce more than 163,000 944 by the time it was replaced by the 968 in 1991. In summary: · 1988 Porsche 944 offered at No Reserve · Fully-stamped service book from new · Highly original example Note from the Auctioneer: A team member has reported that the car is overheating.

Registration – YNP 14G Chassis No. – P1K5564BW M.O.T. – Exempt Odometer – 72,964 1969, from which ‘YNP14G’ hails, was the last year of production of the Daimler V8 250. Its chassis number reveals it to be just 216 cars from the last right hand drive example produced. As such ‘YNP14G’ represents the final, facelifted iteration of this luxury sports saloon with its slimline bumpers, overriders and padded dash top roll. Essentially a rebadged MKII Jaguar, the 2.5 V8 as it was known at launch in1962, became the first Daimler to be offered on Jaguar underpinnings and the last to feature a Daimler engine. And what an engine. ‘YNP14G’ is fitted with the highly prized 2.5-litre V8, Edward Turner designed powerplant mated to a three speed Borg Warner type D1/D2 automatic transmission. Presenting today with a sensible, seemingly genuine 72,964 miles recorded, with less than 2,000 of those added since 2018. ‘YNP14G’ has been the subject of a thorough restoration a little over 10 years ago. This included professionally stripping and respraying the body shell. A replacement gearbox was fitted in 1978, a stainless steel exhaust installed around 4,000 miles ago together with the power steering system being reconditioned, and a new prop shaft bearing fitted. The front brakes were overhauled at the same time, while the rear brakes were replaced around 1,000 miles ago. In the last few months two new rear tyres have been fitted, a service with new engine oil and filter has been undertaken and a modern, spin-on oil filter conversion performed. All wheel arches have been cleaned and re-undersealed as a precautionary measure. ‘YNP14G’ is offered complete with an extensive file of provenance providing paperwork, which includes original handbooks and radio operating instructions as well as the service book with a full 28 stamps inside. All the old MOTs are included, as are the original Daimler documents with service chart. ‘YNP14G’ presents very well in the charming period hue of Ascot Fawn. This together with just the right amount of chrome brightwork, the signature Daimler fluted radiator cowl and the distinctive “partial spats” at the rear ensure that this Daimler saloon remains a real head turner today. The interior is veritable sea of crimson, box pleated leathers, walnut veneers, chromed fittings and sumptuous wool carpeting. The originality quotient is appealingly high and the overall condition of ‘YNP14G’ is vendor rated as “good” throughout. What a rare and tempting example of this exclusive Daimler sports saloon. In summary: · One of the last Daimler V8 250s to leave Browns Lane · Benefitting from an earlier, thorough restoration and in a fine overall condition · Complete with a comprehensive and instructive paperwork archive

Registration – 7890 VW Chassis No. – WVWZZZ1YZ4M332919 M.O.T. – January 2026 Odometer – 24,000 This 2004 Volkswagen Beetle is one of those ultra-desirable and oh-so-rare cars – a genuine one lady owner from new example. A 1.6-litre petrol version in gleaming red with a grey fabric interior, it has religiously received an annual service – with a full 20 stamps recorded in the service book. With an odometer reading just 24,000 miles, it has two keys, all the original manuals within the book pack, along with the original tool kit and original radio. The vendor is happy to confirm the car has been “meticulously maintained” and will come with a 12-month MOT. ‘7890VW’ is a Category C write-off, which the vendor explains was due to a minor fire in 2014. “The starter motor got stuck, but fortunately the bonnet was open. We have picture evidence of the fire; there was no damage to any part of the vehicle, and it only caught the edge of the wiring loom. It was just two wires and the wiring loom that needed to be replaced, nothing else.” They confirm the engine, transmission and electrics are all now in top-grade ‘excellent’ condition. The ’Volkswagen New Beetle’ was one of the first so-called retro revivals. First seen as a concept in 1994, the production car was revealed in 1997 to begin production 1998. Derived from the Mk4 Volkswagen Golf, the charming exterior style was unique, as was the open-plan art-deco interior. There was even a flower vase on the dashboard. Using Golf mechanicals ensured it was reliable and cheap to run, and the model became even more appealing in 2003 with the launch of a New Beetle Convertible. Today, this popular car is becoming an increasingly recognised modern classic in its own right. In summary: 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has covered just 24,000 miles One lady owner Meticulously maintained with annual servicing and 20 service stamps

GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS: The Illustrators. Signed by Christoper Sandford & Lettice Sandford, number 26 of only 75 copies, 1980, printed card covers, containing 4 prints by Eric Gill, Gertrude Hermes, Paul Nash, and John O'Connor, the frontispiece etching by Lettice Sandford, the border and cockerel on the cover by Mark Severin, deckle edge, 4to.Provenance: private collection NetherlandsAuctioneers Notes: An illustration to the exhibition at The Mayor's Parlour Gallery, Hereford, sponsored by The Friends of the Herefordshire Museum & Arts, April 19th- May 10th 1980. Frontispiece by Lettice Sandford originally cut for The Golden Cockerel Greek Anthology 1937. Border and cockerel on jacket by Mark Severin. This Book was handset in Baskervilkle & Perpetua & handprinted on BFK, Rives mould-made paper during March & April 1980 by Glenn Storhaug at FIVE SEASONS PRESS, Madley, Hereford in a limited edition of seventy-five signed copies, each with a frontispiece printed by Reg Boulton from a metal engraving cut by Lettice Stanford.Comments: minor crease to upper cover at hinge, a rare booklet.

Dawkins (Richard) The Selfish Gene, first edition, signed by the author on title, ticket for the lecture "An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Friends" at which Professor Dawkins signed the book loosely inserted, original boards, dust-jacket, slight sunning to spine (though less than often), near-fine otherwise, 8vo, 1976.*** Dawkins' first book and one of the most influential science books of the 20th century, rare signed.

Bunyan (John) The Holy War, made by Shaddai upon Diabolus, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece by R. White, folding engraved plate (skilfully remargined), final advertisement leaf present, single small worn-hole to first few leaves, sig.B damp-stained at lower outer corners, corner torn away from E6, small hole in G8 slightly affecting text, printing flaw on H3v affecting sidenote,short tear at head of R5, some foxing, generally a very good copy in contemporary calf, small nick at head of spine, preserved in modern morocco-backed cloth drop-back box, [Wing B5538], 8vo, Printed for Dorman Newman and Benjamin Alsop, 1682.*** A very good copy of this rare allegorical epic, about which Macaulay said "if The Pilgrim's Progress had not been written, The Holy War would have been the greatest English allegory" (Cambridge History of English Literature, VII, p.177).Provenance: George Goyder (book label); and this copy apparently bought at the Harmsworth sale (Sotheby's 27 January 1947, lot 2781); sold by Maggs in 1993.

America.- Jefferson (Thomas) Notes on the State of Virginia, first English edition, folding engraved map frontispiece, hand-coloured in outline and laid down (Washington marked in ink manuscript, few short tears and very small portions of loss, slight wear to some folds, some light browning), woodcut cave plan to C8v, folding table, lacking final blank, light surface soiling and neat repairs to title, E2 with repaired tear affecting few letters, central fold of table repaired at foot, few other marginal repairs, few later marginal pencil annotations, the odd spot or stain, some light soiling, ex-library copy with small ink-stamp to title, modern half morocco, library label to upper cover, [Sabin 35895], 8vo, for John Stockdale, 1787. *** The only full-length book by Jefferson to be published during his lifetime. The first English edition followed a privately printed, extremely rare first edition (Paris, 1782 [but 1785]) and a French translation (Paris, 1786). Written in the form of answers to questions about Virginia, Jefferson gives a comprehensive account and analysis of the state, its natural resources and economy, and his prescription for the improvement of both state and country.

Kipling (Rudyard) The Jungle Book [&] The Second Jungle Book, 2 vol., first editions, frontispiece and illustrations by J.L.Kipling and others, 2pp. advertisements, foxing, original pictorial cloth, gilt, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, 2 minor patches of cockling to vol.1 upper cover, but overall a truly bright, fine set, g.e., 8vo, 1894-95.*** A superb set of this classic children's work, rare in such bright condition.

India.- Khandalavala (Karl) Amrita Sher-Gil, first edition, signed presentation inscription from Umrao Singh Sher-Gil "in memory of his late wife Antoinet and their daughter Amrita Sher-Gil (in sorrow for them)... 9th October 1948" on first page, 20 mounted colour plates (one with light crease), numerous other plates and illustrations, some colour, occasional very light foxing, address labels sending the present volume from Umrao Sher-Gil in India to the recipient, original cloth, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket with mounted colour illustration priced at Rs. 30/- on front flap, slight toning to spine, a few neat tape repairs to extremities, light surface soiling, 4to, Bombay, New Book Co., 1944.*** The first in-depth study of India's most celebrated 20th century painter with a mournful inscription from her father in the year he lost his wife, rare in the dust-jacket. 

WWII Special Allied Airborne Reconnaissance Force (SAARF) Parachute Jump Wing, extremely rare example of the embroidered jump wing, belonging to Leslie Scott, together with his WWII medals comprising 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and African Star, Soldier's Service book, and discharge papers from Officer Cadet, the cause of Discharge 'for the purpose of being appointed to an emergency commission para 390 (XVII) K.R. 1940', along with photographs, and other ephemeraThe SAARF was set up by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) in February 1945. The SAARF was made up of 120 French, 96 British, 30 Belgian and 18 Polish personnel, The unit was only involved in one Airborne drop before the unit was disbanded on 1st July 1945

Rare AC50g 25th Anniv VC 10, Gulf War, Flown VC Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. 25 Jul 91 BFPS 2300 - 25th Anniv. of the VC1O into Military Service. Flown cachet on the back Flown from in VC10 K3, ZA 149 from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh to Punta Raisi Airport, Palermo in company with three Tornado F3 Aircraft on the return from Operation Desert Strom to the United Kingdom following the cessation of the Gulf War. During the air to air refuelling a total of 18600 Kgs of Fuel was transferred to the Tornado F3's. Flight Time 5hrs 35 mins. Further flown from Punta Raisi to Royal Air Force Brize Norton on the Return of 101 Squadron from the Gulf. On arrival at Royal Air Force Brize Norton ZA149 participated in a formation flypast together with VC 10. K2's, ZA141, ZA142, ZA143 and VC10, K3, ZA150 Flight Time 2hrs 40 mins. Captain Flight Lieutenant C Fitzpatrick, Co - Pilot Flying Officer Mutty RAF, Navigator Squadron Leader C P Menage, Engineer Flight Sergeant A J Scott. With added Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, and added two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. Personally Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. Certified Copy no 52 of 52 Signed Gp Capt W S O Randle Wellington WW11 Pilot. See Note in RAF Reference Book Covers (d) to (g) have all got an Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, as all these covers were flown to the Gulf and have two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. 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

Guilford (Simeon Hayden). Orthodontia, or Malposition of the Human Teeth; its Prevention and Remedy, 1st edition, Philadelphia: Spangler & Davis, 1889, monochrome illustrations, previous owner ink stamp to dedication leaf, patterned endpapers, original cloth, edges a little rubbed, a few small marks, 8vo, together with Coles (Oakley). Deformities of the Mouth, Congenital and Acquired with their Mechanical Treatment, 3rd edition, London: J. & A. Churchill, 1881, 25 lithograph plates, 11 diagramatic plates, illustrations, occasional light spotting, previous owner inscription 'J. Henry Whatford, 1881' at head of title, original cloth gilt, spine ends a little rubbed with tiny tears, 8vo, plus Kingsley (Norman W.) A Treatise on Oral Deformities as a Branch of Mechanical Surgery, 2nd UK edition, London: H. K. Lewis, 1882, monochrome illustrations, 16 pp. publisher's catalogue at rear,. a little minor spotting, original cloth gilt, 8vo, with 6 others related including Anatomie Comparée du Systeme Dentaire chez l'homme et chez les principaux animaux, by L. F. Emmanuel Rousseau, 1st edition, Paris, 1839, Francis Lepper, Manufacturer, Importer, and Exporter of Dental Materials catalogue, 1891, and Orthodontia and Orthopaedia of the Face, by Victor Hugo Jackson, 1st edition, Philadelphia, 1904QTY: (9)NOTE:First work rare first text-book on orthodontics, which ran to a further three editions.

Mill (John Stuart). A nemzetgazdaságtan alpelvei, s ezek némelyikének a társadalom-bölcsészetre való alkalmazása, [Principles of Political Economy], 5 parts bound in 4 volumes, 1st edition in Hungarian, translated by Dapsy László, Budapest: Légrády Testvérek, 1874, some light browning throughout, first few leaves of volume 1 creased, marbled edges, original brown cloth gilt, a little rubbed, 8vo, together with:Mill (John Stuart), A Deductiv és Inductiv Logika… [A System of Logic], 3 volumes, 1st edition in Hungarian, translated by Szász Béla, Budapest: Kiadja Ráth Mór, 1874-1877, some light browning, marbled edges, original green cloth gilt, 8voQTY: (7)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Attractive sets of two rare first Hungarian editions of works by Mill.

Hare (Thomas). The Election of Representatives, Parliamentary and Municipal: A Treatise., 1st edition, London: Longman, Brown, 1859, 24 pp. adverts at rear, title lightly toned, blank outer margins of pp. 109-118 strengthened with clear tape not affecting text, modern cloth-backed marbled boards, gilt spine, 8vo, together with a third edition of the same work, Longman, 1865, Tennessee State Library ink name stamp to both titles, final leaf and endpapers, bookplate to pastedown, original blind-stamped brown cloth, rebacked, spine faded, some corner wear, 8vo, plusTrue and False Democracy. Representation of All, and Representation of the Majority Only. A Brief Synopsis of Recent Publications on the Subject, by John Stuart Mill and Thomas Hare, 1st separate edition, Boston: Prentiss & Deland, 1862, 16 pp., disbound, some spotting to title and final page, slim 8voQTY: (3)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).All early editions of Hare’s classic treatise on the single transferable vote are rare. ‘It was soon after the publication of Thoughts on Parliamentary Reform that I became acquainted with Mr Hare's admirable system of Personal Representation...I saw in this great practical and philosophical idea, the greatest improvement of which the system of representative government is susceptible’, (John Stuart Mill, An Autobiography, pp. 258-260). No other copies of the second work have been traced.

RAF Pilots' Handbook of the Cairo-Baghdad Route. Royal Air Force Pilots' Handbook of the Cairo-Baghdad Route, HMSO, revised (i. e. second) edition, January 1926, 12 double-page colour air-route maps, Appendix I & II contained in rear pocket, illustrations, a few light stains, previous owner inscriptions erased from front cover verso, 'Notes for Pilots Reconnoitring Tribal Areas in Iraq' booklet loosely inserted (with 2 leaves detached, some stains), original wallet-style cloth, spine faded with small splits, front flap splitting along fold, a little bowed with light stains, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:The second edition, the first was published in 1923, and the third edition in 1929. All editions are rare. The preface states 'This book has been compiled with the object of providing pilots using the air route between Cairo and Baghdad, with a concise, and at the same time adequate compendium of instructions, orders and notes of general information which can be easily handled and referred to in the air.''In 1921, Winston Churchill, then secretary of state for the colonies was outraged that letters from London to Baghdad were taking 28 days. Much too slow for running an empire. An airmail line would cut that to under nine, and serve as a critical link in a path extending from Europe to India and eventually Australia. The missing piece was Cairo to Baghdad, 860 miles - and 540 of that was flat hardpan desert... The solution - an unsophisticated one - was to simply mark a line along the ground. Pilots could follow it, a downed plane could be found near it, and fuel caches could be placed along it...' (Graham Chandler in Air and Space magazine, June 2018). After the exhaustive groundwork was completed, the inaugural flight of two bombers (a DH-9 and DH-10) was made on June 23, 1921, the Royal Air Force handing over the route to Imperial Airways in 1926.

* [Smith, Adam]. The Penny of Scotland, Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, 1797, bronzed penny token, obverse ‘THE PENNY OF SCOTLAND (1 OZ)’, bust right of Adam Smith, wearing coat with high collar, ‘WYON’ on truncation of bust, dated ‘17-97’ to either side of bust at bottom, in exergue, ‘ADAM SMITH/L.L.D:F.R.S./BORN AT KIRKALDY 1723’; on the reverse, ‘WEALTH OF NATIONS’ and an industrial scene showing agricultural implements, bales and a furnace by a quayside with three ships in the background, in exergue, ‘BOOG. JUNR./DES (above two entwined thistles); P. KEMPSON. FECIT. (reversed)’ along bottom edge, 36 mm diameterQTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020). A fine and rare example of the one ounce Penny of Scotland commemorating Adam Smith. The portrait of Adam Smith is after the James Tassie medallion of 1787, which is described by John M. Gray in James Bonar’s Catalogue of the Library of Adam Smith, 1932, p. xxi: ‘The head, which appears turned in pure profile to the right of the spectator, shows a particularly full forehead, a full nose, slightly aquiline in its curve; a long thin upper lip, and a lower lip that protrudes a little; and a firm, well-shaped chin and jaw. The eyebrow is strongly curved, the upper eyelid heavy and drooping, the eyeball particularly prominent; and beneath the lower eyelid the skin is loose and wrinkled. A wig is worn, tied behind in a bag with ribbons, showing small curls in front, and two large curls at the side which cover and conceal the ear.’ The only other identified recorded portraits of Adam Smith before this penny token are the Tassie medallion of 1787, two etched portraits by John Kay of 1787 and 1790 and a 'very poor unsigned transcript in line' (Gray) after Tassie in the Scots Magazine of 1796.

[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 ...