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A RARE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY WATERCOLOURS AND DRAWINGS IN A SCRAP BOOK BELONGING TO A RELATIVE OF CAPTAIN JAMES MUDDLETo include many signed with monogram 'MMC', unknown artist, including watercolour drawing of Phoebe Mayflower.Other artists include Mrs Beridge, Mrs Trollope, Edgar Adolphe silhouette, William Sharp, Louisa Fane, Mrs Waldergrave, William Warman, Mrs Kirby, Fanny Dunn, Mrs Sandilands,Antique letter Mr Granville George Earl Granville Viscount.James Muddle was born at Gillingham in Kent on 31 January 1785. James probably went to sea at a fairly young age and worked his way up to become a master mariner. The first record of him at sea, at the age of 25, is as the master of the small single mast sloop Boston sailing in coastal waters. In 1814, James then became master of the 356-ton ship ‘Leng’, armed with six 6-pounder guns, bound for the West Indies. The Lloyd's Register for 1820 also recorded that during that year James took over from as master of the 410 ton convict ship Lord Sidmouth. By the age of 35, James had progressed from being master of ships sailing in coastal waters to sailing to the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic, and now to the other side of the World. In 1820 it was reported that the Lord Sidmouth captain Muddle had sailed from Portsmouth on for New South Wales. After a voyage of 107 days, they arrived at Sydney in Australia on 19 February 1821, where 160 male prisoners were disembarked. James and the Lord Sidmouth also sailed to Jakarta, Calcutta, Mauritius. Upon arriving back to England in 1821, James became captain of the prison ship the ‘Andromeda’, which sailed from Leith to to Van Diemans Land and New South Wales. During the following two decades of travels in and around Australia, James will have collected many of the items in the collection. James is also known to have been captain of the ship ‘Lang’, as well as the “Mandarin’, ‘Glenbervie’ and the ‘Roseanne’. He sailed on prison ships to New Zealand and even China. James died in 1865 at the age of 80, and his collection has been passed by descent down the generations to the present owners.For more information please see the link below:https://www.muddlefamilies.info/harrietsham/22eaa.htm

A RARE ORIGINAL 1765 COPY OF ANGELO DOMENICO MALEVOLTI'S (ANGELO'S) 'THE SCHOOL OF FENCING' or 'L'ECOLE DES ARMES', desirable second edition in both English and French language, the large landscape format book lavishly illustrated with 47 full page engravings of various fighting techniques with rapiers, quarter bound, measuring approx. 18 1/2in. x 11 1/2in., (some wear to covers, title page creased).

[Glasse (Hannah)] The Art of Cookery, made plain and easy; which far exceeds any thing of the kind ever yet published, second edition, 5pp. list of subscribers, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, new endpapers, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked in modern pale calf, gilt, in compartments and with a red leather label, covers rubbed and little scuffed, [Bitting p.187; Cagle 696; Maclean pp.59-61; Oxford pp.76-77 (note); Simon BG 762], 8vo, Printed for the Author, and Sold at Mrs. Wharton's Toy-Shop... at Mrs Ashburn's China-Shop, the Corner of Fleet-Ditch...and at most Market-Towns in England, 1747. *** A very good copy of the rare second edition, which was published in the same year as the rare first edition. The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy was the best-selling cookery book of the 18th century, with copies being owned by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. 

May (Robert) The Accomplisht cook, or The art & mystery of cookery, fifth edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, 2 folding woodcut plates (of 4), woodcut illustrations in text, including pies, 9pp. advertisements at end, title little chipped at upper margin and with small hole at foot affecting printed date, plate at p.224 section torn away at fold but present (with minor loss) and with repaired tear within image (without loss), plate at p.240 with repaired tear without loss, both plates with short splits to folds and short tears, some spotting or foxing and light staining, a few short tears, lightly browned, antique style speckled panelled calf, spine in compartments and with light brown morocco label, spine faded, little marked, [Bitting p.318; Cagle 868 (lacking plates); Oxford pp.29-30 (note); Simon BG 1029 (note); Wing M1394], 8vo, Printed for Obadiah Blagrave at the Bear and Star in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1685. *** Rare edition at auction, especially with any plates present. We trace only one copy in the last few decades which contained all four plates, and of the few copies offered in the same period most lack all plates. May (1588-1664) trained in France and served his apprenticeship in London working for Arthur Hollinsworth, cook to the Grocer's Hall and Star Chamber. He later worked under his father at Ascott Park and for Sir Anthony Browne at Cowdray House. Provenance: 'Hanah [sic] Tylden, her Book, 1699' (ink inscription to front free endpaper); 'S.S. Banks, 1815' (ink inscription to head of C1). 

Confectionary.- Glasse (Hannah) The Complete confectioner; or, housekeeper's guide: to a simple and speedy method of understanding the whole art of confectionary, edited by Maria Wilson, half-title, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, uncut, modern half calf, spine gilt and with black morocco label, spine faded, [Bitting p.190 (note); Maclean pp.61-62; Oxford pp.90-91 (note)], 8vo, Printed by J. W. Myers, No. 2 Paternoster-Row, London, for West and Hughes, No.40 Paternoster-Row, 1800.  *** Rare copy at auction of the first edition in book form to contain Wilson's substantial amendments. They were originally published in 10 parts from November, 1799. 

Confectionary.- Elizabeth David's copies.- Jarrin (William Alexis) The Italian Confectioner, or complete economy of desserts, first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece and 2 folding plates of utensils and apparatus (the final 8pp. describe the items depicted in the plates), plate 1 short split / tear at a fold and some chipping to upper margin, both plates spotted and with some creasing, some spotting and finger-marking, antique style boards, printed label to spine, lower edge and corner of upper cover worn, little rubbed, [Cagle 776 ; Oxford p.149; cf. Bitting pp.244- 245], Printed for John Harding, 1820; and an 1823 new edition of the same from the libraries of Elizabeth David & Pamela Lister, 8vo (2) *** *** Rare at auction. Jarrin was a confectioner at Gunter's in Berkeley Square. The work is dedicated to Robert Gunter. Provenance: Elizabeth David (bookplate to front pastedowns); Books for Cooks (T&M McCurdy) (small book label to rear pastedown).  

Jewish.- Elizabeth David's copies.- Atrutel (Mrs. J. [Estella]) An Easy and Economical Book of Jewish Cookery, upon Strictly Orthodox Principles, second edition, advertisements to endpapers and pastedowns, a few sigs. loose or working loose, some spotting, lightly browned, original terracotta blind-stamped and gilt cloth, upper cover detached, spine ends and corners little worn, lightly stained, rubbed and marked, P. Vallentine, 1880 § Pomiane (Édouard de) Cuisine Juive Ghettos modernes, first edition, half-title, printer's f. at end, a few instances of marginal tears from careless opening, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, original printed wrappers, spine with small contemporary blank label, creased and with ends little worn, but holding firm, some light staining, lightly browned, [Bitting p.375; Oberlé Fastes 295], Paris, Albin Michel, [1929], Elizabeth David's copies, with her bookplate; and another, Jewish Cookery (not from the library of ED), v.s. (3) *** I: The second edition of Atrutel is rare in commerce. She was cook to Baroness Lionel de Rothschild, to whom she dedicates the book. There are over 500 recipes, which are drawn from all over Europe. II: Pomiane was a French scientist, radio broadcaster and food writer. 

Registration No: N848 WUP Chassis No: SAJJFKLG3BJ781196 MOT: March 2025Presented in the rare colour combination of Glacier White with a Savile Grey Leather interiorImported from Japan in 2022Offered with original Japanese book pack and evidence of recent maintenanceDisplaying only 121,456 km (75,469 miles) at the time of consignment, corroborated by the accompanying history fileThe first Jaguar XJ was launched in 1968 and the XJ designation has been used for successive Jaguar flagship models ever since. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had the input of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder. The Jaguar XJ (X300) was manufactured between 1994 and 1997 and was the first XJ produced entirely under Ford ownership and can be considered an evolution of the outgoing XJ40 generation. Like all previous XJ generations, it features the Jaguar independent rear suspension arrangement with the design emphasis on improved build quality, improved reliability and a return to traditional Jaguar styling elements. The X300 was stylistically intended to evoke the image of the more curvaceous series XJ. The front of the car was redesigned significantly to return to four individual round headlamps that provided definition to the sculptured bonnet. Mechanically, it was similar to the XJ40 that it replaced. Six-cylinder X300s are powered by the AJ16 inline-six engine which is a further enhancement of the AJ6 engine that uses an electronic distributor-less ignition system.Supplied to the Japanese market on the 8th July 1996, chassis SAJJFKLG3BJ781196 was specified in Glacier White with a Savile Grey leather interior. Supplied with the original book pack, there are a number of service invoices on file from this period. Imported into the UK in 2020, the first UK owner would have the car serviced in December 2020 and kept the car in his private collection prior to having it registered with the DVLA in 2022. The XJ would continue to be maintained to a very high standard with a number of invoices on file from his period of ownership. During June 2022, the Jaguar was sold once more and remained in his custodianship until October 2023, when it was acquired by the vendor. The vendor has continued the high standard of maintenance, with a recent service in July 2024; he also opted to have the rear windows professionally tinted to modernise its specification.'N848 WUP' is described by the vendor as being a 'very good' example and pointed out that at the last service, the specialists commented that it was a 'notably clean example' and described it as 'rust free'. The vendor pointed out that the offside front wing has an area where the paint has lifted, but also advised that it 'drives very well'. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: BL54 MVW Chassis No: SARRXGLGB4D000130 MOT: March 2025One of just 187 Mk1 'Mustang-powered' ZTs understood to have been producedJust c.24,500 miles from newOne of only 3 finished in Copperleaf paintwork and believed the only one with Oxford Cream leather interior upholsteryEntered from a small private collection of MG Rover carsOffered with a history file including the combined service book and owner's handbookAfter a long wait, the rear-wheel-drive MG ZT made an appearance in September 2003. Completely re-engineering the standard ZT shell to accommodate Ford's superb modular Mustang 4.6-litre V8 engine which produced 256bhp and allied to a five-speed Tremec TR-350 manual transmission. SE-spec examples includes Harman Kardon sound system with a factory subwoofer and X-Power rear exhausts, really enhancing that V8 soundtrack. An AutoExpress report on the ZT 260s declared the Mustang engine cars as having ‘bags of torque, a well-engineered chassis and an intoxicating soundtrack, making this one of MG Rover's strongest products’. Limited numbers were produced with 187 Mk1 (pre-facelift examples) and 374 Mk2 examples understood to have been produced.Number 130 is one of the rarer pre-facelift examples and is understood to have been manufactured in late 2003, remaining unregistered until being first registered on the 24th January 2005. Finished in striking Copperleaf Red paintwork, it is thought to be one of just three in this colour and is understood to be the only one of these trimmed in Oxford Cream leather interior upholstery. In desirable SE specification, it is a low mileage example having covered just c.24,500 miles from new and has been in the possession of just three former keepers. Entered into the sale along with two others from a small private collection of MG Rover cars, the ZT still boasts having its original tool kit, including the jack and spare wheel.Benefitting from four new tyres in 2021, the ZT was recently provided with a full service and check of the brakes, steering and suspension by a classic car specialist in October 2023, some 2,500 miles ago. Supplied with a history file that contains the combined service book, owner's handbook, a collection of MOT history, a no advisory MOT certificate until March next year, previous invoices and a current V5C document, as well as two keys. Presenting nicely and running and driving well during our recent photography session, these Mustang-engined ZTs are notably rare and becoming incredibly collectable. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: T550 TNO Chassis No: SAJDKANF3CR877275 MOT: November 2025Rare and desirable LWB Super V8 exampleRegistered new to ‘Jaguar Executive Sales’ of Browns Lane and believed used as a director's carIn current ownership since 2013 and 87,000 miles from newSupplied with a history file including the full book pack in the Daimler walletThe new V8-powered Daimler saloons were introduced in 1997 as part of Jaguar's revised X300 range, a new and highly acclaimed ZF five-speed automatic gearbox arriving at the same time. This state-of-the-art, quad-cam, 32-valve engine was built in capacities of 3.2 and 4.0 litres to power three new Jaguars and two new Daimlers. The new Daimlers comprised of the V8 and Super V8, the latter equipped with a 322bhp supercharged unit, both of which shared the same long-wheelbase four-door saloon body and were equipped to the customarily very high standard of luxury. As well as being V8 powered, the car is taken to other extremes with its very rare supercharging, long-wheelbase and luxurious specification. This luxury came at a price, costing some £10,000 more than any other X300 when new. One of the proudest traditions in Daimler history was that since 1900, when the then Prince of Wales, later HM King Edward VII, purchased his first Daimler car, Daimlers were used by British Kings and Queens, with the Super V8 being no different, Queen Elizabeth II herself having owned one.Manufactured in 1999, this rare and desirable LWB Super V8 was supplied new to ‘Jaguar Executive Sales’ being first registered on the 14th of July and is understood to have been used as a director’s car. Finished from the factory in Madeira Mica paintwork with complementary Oatmeal leather interior upholstery, the Daimler is well specified from climate control to deep pile Daimler carpets. Purchased in February 2001, by the first private owner (with sales invoice present), the Super V8 has since had a total of five private owners and has covered c.87,000 miles from new.Benefitting from a gearbox service and new selector cable in 2017; four new tyres in 2020, brake pipes renewed in 2022 and a new ABS sensor in 2023. Main dealer serviced between 2000 and 2005, five times while covering the majority of its mileage (c.58,500 miles), the Super V8 has additional services documented in the history file. The accompanying Daimler wallet contains the driver's handbook, vehicle care book, and booklets, there's a large collection of previous MOT certificates and history, numerous maintenance and improvement invoices, current V5C documents, a November 2025 MOT with no advisories and original sales literature, as well as two sets of keys. Examples of the very rare LWB Super V8 are few and far between, so this example in a striking colour combination is not one to be missed. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: WJ04 TZT Chassis No: WDB1704492F306575 MOT: July 2025Finished in the rare factory colour of Cubanite SilverJust c.41,800 miles from newOwner's wallet, handbook and stamped service bookOffered with a collection of M-B and specialist invoicesAt the start of the 1990s, after the introduction of their two-seat grand-tourer, the R129 SL, the launch of the Mazda MX-5 encouraged Mercedes-Benz set out to create a new compact roadster, slotted below the SL. By late 1991, under Bruno Sacco, the first design sketches were drawn, with scale models being built in the first half of 1992. Massively successful in its first year, worldwide sales hit 55,000, over double the entire nine-year production of 190 SLs and between 1996 and 2004, over 311,000 SLKs were sold. The roof design consists of a folding steel hardtop with both halves linked by a mechanism that is locked securely when the roof is closed.First registered on 1st March 2004 and finished in the rare factory colour of Cubanite Silver with a Grey leather upholstery, this SLK with its 5-speed automatic transmission, displays a mere c.41,800 miles from new. The service booklet entries record a credible mileage of 12,272 in September 2005, 20,691 in October 2007, 40,205 in December 2020 and 40,029 in January 2020. We understand that some maintenance may also have been carried out by a previous owner who was an engineer. The SLK is being offered with the owner's wallet, handbook and stamped service book, a collection of invoices from Mercedes-Benz and independent specialists. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: SIL 5205 Chassis No: WBAEA8201D8165297 MOT: June 2025Reportedly one of just 862 BMW 628 CSi Automatics completed to RHD specificationCurrent (fourth) ownership since being bought from the Classic & Sportscar Centre of Malton for £12,000 in 2019Rare and distinctive Agate Green Metallic paint teamed with Black leather upholsteryPredominantly BMW main dealer service historyOriginal book pack, service book, numerous invoices etcSuccessor to the race proven (E9) 3.0CS/CSi high performance sports coupes, the 6-series was introduced in August 1976. More forgiving than its predecessors, it utilised a modified version of the (E12) 5-series saloon platform equipped with all-round independent suspension (coil and wishbone front, trailing-arm rear) and powerful disc brakes. A natural rival to the 928 and XJS, the four-seater 6-series proved more capacious than the Porsche and sportier than the Jaguar. Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive 'shark nose' frontal styling and thin pillared glasshouse it boasts real road presence. An impression backed up by the various versions of BMW's mighty M30, SOHC straight-six engine fitted throughout the range. The 628CSi's 2788cc unit developed some 184bhp and 177lbft of torque (outputs that were reputedly sufficient to propel it from 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds and on to 127mph). Reportedly one of just 862 BMW 628CSi Automatics built to right-hand drive specification, chassis WBAEA8201D816 was finished in the rare and attractive combination of Agate Green Metallic with Black leather upholstery. First registered as ‘A140 SUV’ on August 1st 1983, the Coupe was sold via marque concessionaire First Front Garages of Kennington to Mr Jeremy Carter four days later. Bought by fellow Londoner Mrs Shelagh Ansari during September 1986, she and her family had the four-seater re-registered as ‘SIL 5205’ and kept it for the next thirty-three years. Predominantly main dealer maintained throughout its life, the 628CSi’s last recorded trip to a BMW service centre was on 20th January 2012 at an indicated 115,385 miles. Treated to a service, new electric sunroof motor and some minor bodywork repairs before entering the current (fourth) ownership via the Classic & Sportscar Centre of Malton on 18th September 2019 for £12,000, the Coupe has since been looked after by Vector Vehicle Systems of Northwich. The original odometer failed at c.123,600 miles with the replacement unit now showing some 1,500 miles. MOT’d until June 2025 with a single advisory relating to its front number plate, this tempting E24 is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original book pack and a history folder. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: M555 SGD Chassis No: WDB2304742F048071 MOT: November 2025Finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholsteryLast serviced less than 100 miles ago in September 2023 (at 67,745 miles)Entered from a deceased estate having been acquired by the late (fifth) owner during June 2021Original book pack, service book and PDI check sheet etcNotable as the most powerful production car ever fielded by Mercedes-Benz upon its launch in 2002, the SL55 AMG received rave reviews from the contemporary motoring press. Boasting one of the greatest engines of the 2000s, its supercharged 5.5 litre V8 produced some 476bhp and 700Nm of torque (the latter at just 2,650rpm). Allied to a five-speed automatic transmission, it enabled the two-seater to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph., although AMG ‘let slip’ that a de-limited yet otherwise standard example had been clocked at 205mph! Surprisingly civilized given the performance on tap, the SL55 boasted a full suite of creature comforts and a firm but not jarring ride. Visually enhanced via re-profiled bumpers, quad exhaust tips and 18-inch alloy wheels, demand for the newcomer soon outstripped supply. An undoubted modern classic and one of those cars which is more than a sum of its parts, the SL55 AMG enjoys something of a cult following. Completed to order number 0353705996, for release to the UK market on March 17th 2003, chassis WDB2304742F048071 was finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholstery. Undergoing its pre-delivery inspection ten days later at supplying dealer Mercedes-Benz Lancaster of Ipswich, the SL55 AMG’s impressive specification included Parktronic, COMAND, multi-contour seats, Keyless GO, premium sound system and Bi-Xenon headlights etc. Serviced at 6,119, 13,719, 19,168, 29,209, 30,648, 37,269, 43,687, 49,486, 53,593, 57,143, 59,290, 61,179 and 67,745 miles, the most recent of these was carried out by DM Performance Cars of Chester on 28th September 2023 (less than 100 miles ago). Entered from a deceased estate, the late owner became the two-seater’s fifth registered keeper on June 1st 2021. Unused recently, the SL55 AMG started readily for our October 2024 photography session and is due to be freshly MOT tested ahead of the auction. It is offered with the V5C Registration Document, 2 keys, the original book pack (including PDI checklist), service book, manuals and numerous old MOTs and maintenance invoices, not to mention the personalised number plate ‘M555 SGD’. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: D735 HWU Chassis No: WBAFH820307874104 MOT: April 2025115,000 miles from new and just 3 former keepers over the last 38 yearsNumber plate was selected by the original dealer to match the modelFolder of invoices and service book with over 20 entries plus over £7,000 spent over last 5 yearsThis last production BMW 735i from the E23 era stands out as a remarkable specimen of luxury and performance. Beneath its hood lies the renowned 3. 4-litre M30 inline-6 power plant, delivering 218bhp to the rear wheels through the four-speed automatic transmission.Elegantly finished in the striking Cosmos Blue Metallic (185) with a Pacific velour interior, this UK-supplied 735i shows only three keepers recorded on the V5C. First registered in 1986, the 735i initially served as a demonstrator vehicle for G. Eric Hunt (BMW) Ltd. ‘D735 HWU’ was carefully selected by the supplying dealership to match the model. In 1989, it was subsequently sold to a gentleman who would serve as its custodian for the next 30 years.Equipped well for the era, it also has a leather M-Tech 1 steering wheel fitted. Today the 735i has the very rare 17" BBS RZ412 alloys, which cost in excess of £2,000. In 2019, recommissioning included the installation of a new radiator, ABS pressure sensor, fuel lines and hoses. The air conditioning system was upgraded to utilise R134a. In recent years, the suspension has been refreshed with Bilstein B6 dampers - enhancing the car’s handling and cornering capabilities, a contemporary yet discreet Pandora alarm and immobiliser system has been installed - featuring a shock sensor along with remote and mobile phone locking/unlocking capabilities. The history file contains extensive MOT history and a service book with 20 entries. The car has always been stored in a garage, which contributes to its exceptional condition. It is offered with a folder of invoices and receipts for over £7,000 expenditure in the last 5 years. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: NT05 OZC Chassis No: WVWZZZ3BZ5E053105 MOT: July 2025Very rare Passat W8 Estate; a true ‘Q’-car3999cc W8 engine producing 275bhp with four-wheel driveImported from the car friendly climate of Japan in 2022Equivalent to some 97,000 miles recordedLaunched in 2001 as part of Volkswagens push of 'W' layout engines, the W8 engine Passat was derived from the same design as the W12 in the Bentley Continental GT and the W16 of the Bugatti Veyron. The W8 produced 277bhp and 270 lb-ft of torque that were mated to an automatic gearbox that delivered power to all four-wheels. The Passat was upgraded to suit its new engine and included a higher quality leather interior, front and rear heated seats, wood trim and four subtle tailpipes tucked under the rear bumper. Well-engineered, very comfortable, decently quick and remarkable value, these W8 Passat’s are surely a potential investment for the future with similar ‘Q’-cars gaining value!Manufactured in 2005, the W8 Passat Estate offered was supplied new to the car-friendly climate of Japan. Residing there until being imported into the United Kingdom in 2022, the Passat is finished in the complementary colour scheme of Indigo Blue Pearl paintwork with Black leather interior upholstery and wood trim. Displaying the equivalent of 97,000 miles (some 156,000 kilometres), the Passat is offered with a history file that contains the original book pack in the wallet, including the stamped service book as well as a collection of invoices. Accompanied by a documented Japanese service history (rare for a Japanese imported vehicle), the Japanese and British service history comprises twelve services, as well as a current V5C document and an MOT until July 2025 with no advisories. Temptingly offered without reserve, the W8 is ever likely to remain a very rare cylinder configuration and therefore this Passat will likely always prove be a talking point at car events! For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: T755 GAN Chassis No: SAXXNWAZEXD172323 MOT: June 20251 of just 250 UK-supplied 40 limited editions and 1 of just 50 in this colour schemeJust c.53,650 miles from new and only three former keepersIn the current Mini-enthusiast ownership since 2016Pleasingly unmolested example and offered with a history fileThe Mini 40 was launched in 1999 to mark the 40th anniversary of the production of the Mini. Based upon the latter day Cooper S and therefore using the multi-point fuel injection engine, only 800 examples were manufactured, of which a mere 250 were earmarked for supply to the home market. The penultimate Mini limited-edition model produced and suitably luxuriously appointed, the '40' boasted a full-leather interior with piping complemented by a brushed-alloy dash incorporating additional instruments and a radio/CD player. The dashboard top was leather as were the gear-knob grip and door pockets. The driver's airbag and front seatbelt tensioners were other features unheard of when the original had been launched, while externally, a large bore exhaust finisher, twin driving lamps, body-colour wheel-arch extensions and 13" Minilite-style alloy wheels shod with low profile tyres, enhanced the look, as did spotlights and a bonnet badge with an embossed gold crest.One of the 250 UK-supplied examples, ‘T775 GAN’ was sold new via Faraday Rover of Newbury, being first registered on the 30th April 1999. Finished in the classic Island Blue paintwork (1 of 50) with Prussian Blue leather interior upholstery, the '40' was purchased into the current Mini enthusiast and serial-Mini owner's hands in 2016 and has been an attendee of numerous Mini shows and events whilst in their possession. Now offered displaying just 53,650 miles from new, this limited edition Mini has just three former keepers. Pleasingly unmolested and presented in the original specification, the '40' is offered with a history file that includes the original book pack in the Mini wallet containing the owner’s handbook and stamped service book, MOT history, and a current V5C document, as well as the original jack. A very rare Mini variant, especially as a UK-supplied example, that would grace any collection. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: CVG 547F Chassis No: 11304412000871 MOT: ExemptHighly original machine with 152,200 recorded milesSubject to £12,000 worth of works by the SL shop since import in 2022V5C, collection of invoices and original handbook and service bookFinished in an attractive colour combination of Tobacco Brown complemented to a Tan interiorMercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954 when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. Their successor was the W113 series. The last of the line, the 280 SL, was launched in 1968. Blessed with the same effortlessly elegant Paul Bracq styling as its earlier siblings, it was powered by a new seven-bearing crankshaft 2,781cc straight-six engine that developed 170bhp and 180lb ft of torque. The SL was equipped with all-round independent suspension - double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil sprung swing axles at the rear. Braking was by power assisted on all corners and steering was by recirculating ball. The car's 'square' track gave notably sure-footed handling. Able to blur the divide between city streets and open roads with ease, the majority of 280 SLs were specified with four-speed automatic gearboxes and power-assisted steering. Some 23,885 were made by the time production ceased in 1971, virtually half of which were exported to the USA. The popular W113 'Pagoda' series of cars were replaced by the substantially heavier R107 range.Understood to have been delivered new to the Canadian market on the 2nd April 1968, chassis 11304412000871 was specified in the rare and attractive colour scheme of Tobacco Brown over a Tan M-B Tex interior, with matching Tan hood. Little is known of the early ownership of the top-of-the-range 280SL, however, the original service book on file shows service recordings approximately every 3,000 miles up to 93,000 miles on the 26th May 1976 by the main Mercedes-Benz agent at 36 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. It is understood that the car stayed in Canada until 2022 and invoices on file suggest much care and attention, including a complete repaint, by its owners up until the vendor purchased the car to import into the UK. Upon arrival in the UK, the Pagoda was registered with the DVLA as ‘CVG 547F’ and the vendor recalls that although it was found to be remarkably solid and delightfully original, mechanical work was necessary to ensure its reliability. The vendor entrusted work to renowned specialist, the SL Shop, of Stratford Upon Avon to provide remedial works to the engine and brakes for which there are invoices on file for some £12,000.Upon inspection, it was noted that the 280SL is a delightfully original example, and the vendor rates the paintwork and bodywork to be in ‘good to very good’ condition although may be improved by a prospective purchaser if perfection is sought. The interior trim work is noted to be exceptionally original and has stood up very well to what is believed to be a genuine 152,500 miles – a sure sign of the quality of components and materials used by Mercedes-Benz produced during this period. Mechanically, the vendor rates the two-seater as ‘very good’ thanks to the works performed and it appeared to be running very smoothly with effortless gear changes from the four-speed automatic transmission when we were driven to the photography location during the consignment process. The convertible hood appears to have been replaced at some point with a correct coloured Tan mohair item, which is rated as in ‘good’ condition by the vendor and the iconic hard top ‘Pagoda’ roof is painted attractively in body colour with its original and very much intact headlining.Now offered to market due to the vendor wishing to pursue other interests, this very attractive example of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic 60’s Grand Tourer would make a fine addition to any collection and is eminently usable thanks to its gorgeous original condition. Potential purchasers would be hard pressed to find a more usable example of the iconic 280SL in a world where most have been extensively restored. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: EOL 676V Chassis No: 10702422029677 MOT: ExemptWarranted 83,700 miles from newCurrent registered ownership since 2016 and just five former keepersRare and desirable colour scheme of Thistle Green paintwork with a Brown velour interiorSupplied with owner’s manual, stamped service book and two sets of keysSharing the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Fixed-Head Coupe was introduced in 1972. A full four-seater, the model's stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues such as the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows. Equipped with all round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer. Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 4520cc SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 217bhp and 265lb ft of torque. Reputedly capable of over 130mph in standard tune, Mercedes' flagship Coupe enjoyed a highly successful second career as a rally car including two Bandama wins and a second place on the East African Safari.A desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive example which was registered new on the 24th of March 1980, ‘EOL 676V’ is finished in the rare and desirable Thistle Green paintwork with a Brown velour upholstery. Specified from new with cruise control, electric windows, electric sliding roof, 15-hole alloy wheels, headlight washing equipment, Green windscreen tinting, and rear window heating, the 450 SLC is offered now having covered a warranted 83,700 miles from new. Residing in the current registered ownership since 2016, ‘EOL 676V’ has had five former keepers. Supplied with a history file that contains the owner’s manual, stamped service book, a large collection of MOT certificates, and current V5C document, the SLC is also accompanied by two sets of keys, the jack, and warning triangle. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

A rare enamelled Milchglas holy water flask, dated 1662Of square section with rounded shoulders, the sides painted in colours with Christian iconography with titles on a continuous yellow banner below, one with the Virgin and Child with St Anne on a cloud above a castle, titled 'S. ANNA 1662' above 'Iakub Chareƶa.', one with the Flight into Egypt, the Virgin and Child on a donkey with Joseph walking beside, titled 'FUGA AD EGIPTUM', one with the burning of men alive at the word of the prophet Elijah from the book of 2 Kings, the Virgin and Child on a cloud above, inscribed '1662 MY' between, titled 'S. Maria. Carmeli', the last with St Dominic receiving the Rosary from the Virgin Mary, titled 'S. Dominic', a formal border to the shoulder, the pewter-mounted neck with a screw cover, 18.1cm highFootnotes:The identity of Jacob Chareza, presumably the individual for whom this bottle was made, is unclear but the surname is unusual and prevalent in Poland. The 1747 city inventory of the Lubartów estates records a 'Jakub Charęza na Zarębinym' living on Krzywe Koło street, who may be of some relation, see Dariusz Kupisz, 'Mieszkańcy i zabudowa Lubartowa w inwentarzu miasta z 1747 roku', Rocznik Lubelski (2016), p.243.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Worcester bowl, circa 1752-53Painted in pale blue with a rare variant of the 'Willow Root' pattern, a 'Long Eliza' figure appearing to read from an open book, standing between two fences, a rare standing angler below a bird hovering overhead, and another angler in a sampan below dark mountain peaks, a single floating rock inside, 15cm diam, workman's markFootnotes:ProvenanceSimon Spero exhibition, 2002, catalogue no.38Pauline and David Tate CollectionThis is an early and very thinly potted example of a bowl decorated with a popular pattern. The pattern is discussed at length by Ray Jones, The Origins of Worcester Porcelain (2018), pp.446-52, where a selection of wasters from the factory site are also illustrated.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Britains - London Toy Museum Exhibition Issue, comprising: Carded Figure 5357 - Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - Private - Marching at the Slope. These are Specially Painted Figures Produced in 1984, for Sale Only at the London Toy Museum Exhibition, 11.12.84 - 8.09.85 - Ref.: Opie Great Book of Britains, page 567]. Only 500 Officers & 2000 Highlanders were Produced in this Format & were Only on Sale at the Museum Whilst Stocks Remained. Generally Mint overall, contained on an Near Mint Exhibition Card. Now Becoming Rare

A rare 1905 first printing of an insider's account of the Washburn-Langford-Doane expedition of 1870. This book is in good condition with 128 pages, 22 unnumbered leaves of plates including portrait of Washburn, photographic portraits of expedition members, and maps. Original blue cloth bound cover is embossed with gold gilt. Issued: 1905Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.75"W x 8.25"HEdition Number: 1st EditionCondition: Age related wear. Cover has small tear and some wear along edges.

A fine 17th century German parcel-gilt tankardAugustin Heyne, Breslau, circa 1619 Of cylindrical form, a hinged cover with embossed floral and cherub decoration, topped with scrolling finial, with a winged thumbpiece, a cast scrolling handle with caryatid winged Minerva, around the body features six silver shaped vertical panels finely engraved with six of the 'Nine Worthies', each portrait stamped below with their Latin names, 'JOSVE DUX, IVDAS MACHABEVS, HECTOR TROIANVS, ARTVS REX, IVEIVS CAESAR, DAVID REX', below the later panel engraved with '1619' each bordered with parcel gilt foliate, cherubs and masks, the domed spreading foot embossed banded decoration, height 16.5cm, diameter 12.5cm, weight 22oz.Footnotes:The Nine worthies were nine historical, scriptural and legendary figures, which during the Middle Ages were viewed as the personification of chivalry, their lives were studied as by those who wished to achieve chivalric status. The Nine were the three pagans: Hector, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, three Jews: Joshua, David and Judas Maccabeus and the three Christians: King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Bouillon. The present tankard depicts six of these nine worthies those depicted are: Hector, Julius Caesar, Joshua, David, Judas Maccabeus and King Arthur. Literature: Die Breslauer Goldschmiede, Breslau, 1906, page 82. Possibly records this tankard (Deckelkanne) by Augustin Heynes, also stamped 1619, the difference is in one panel the depiction records that 'Carolus Magnus (Charlemagne)' where this present lot depicts Julius Ceasar.Augustin Heyne, was son of Goldsmith Augustin Heyne, Burger and Meister 1602, married 5th November 1602 Margareta, the daughter of the churchwarden Balthasar Theime. He died 5th October 1631.Augustin Heynes works scare appear on the open market. The present example bears similarities with an example of another of Heyne's work sold at Sotheby's New York, Silver lot 62, 17th October 2008.Another similar example, by Breslau maker Veit Koch, is illustrated Deutsche Gold Schmiedekunst From The Germanischen National Museum, 1987, page 134, Kat.41.The etchings of the Worthies are after the original etchings by Nicholaes De Bruyn (Flemish 1571-1656) originally published in 1594 by Assueres Van Londerseel (Flemish 1572-1635) in Antwerp for 'Ornament Designs with Portraits of Kings and Heroes', with four states of the engravings. Examples of these prints are held in The Victora and Albert Museum, the British Museum and a complete bound collection is held in the Schulich-Woolf Rare book collection. The engraving present on the tankard bears very close stylistic similarities with the original etchings by De Bruyn.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Gallopin’ Gus with jockey doll, circa 1928, of white brushed cotton printed with dappled markings, orange and black glass eyes, felt hooves, mohair tail, original saddle blanket and printed details on belly; and a jockey with printed face, original Silks and oil-cloth boots —15 ¾in. (40cm.) high (slight ageing) - Gallopin’ Gus also came with a Dangling Dismal Desmond rider

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co wounded 1st World War soldier for Boots the Chemist, printed cloth in Blues hospital uniform, card lined and peaked cap, bandaged arm and walking stick, details printed on feet and cork stuffed —11 ¼in. (28.5cm.) high

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Girl Guide doll, 1930s, with printed face, curly blonde mohair wig, fixed neck, jointed cotton body, original navy cotton dress, felt hat, tie with brass badge, leather belt and underclothes —20in. (51cm.) high (slight ageing)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Luggage Lucas push-along walking porter doll, circa 1962, with composition character black head, black wool afro hair, brown velvet arms, soft stuffed with black felt trousers and waistcoat, tartan shirt, four pieces of card luggage with London, New York, Rye, Bombay and Cairo labels, counted on red painted metal tubular frame with two wheels, when push along the legs walk —21in. (53.5cm.) high

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Honey from Bosco and Honey, circa 1931, originally created as African American children with cream and brown velvet head with black boot button eyes, yellow and red velvet integral clothes with brown hands, red and white striped stockings, black shoes and orange skirt —13in. (33cm.) high (some fading, nose probably replaced and a little damage) - Bosko and Honey are animated cartoon characters created by animators Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising, both former employees of Walt Disney. Bosko is the first recurring character in Leon Schlesinger's cartoon series, and is the star of over three dozen Looney Tunes shorts released by Warner Bros.

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Scottish Mickey Mouse, 1930s of black and white velvet, printed features, black boot button eyes, black felt ears, yellow velvet stuff hands and shoes, red velvet shorts and a tartan kilt, metal button on back —8 ½in. (21.5cm.) high (some edging and discolouration) - this actual toy is illustrated in Neil Miller’s Dean’s of Yesterday, page 105

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Rabbit and Duck Dancing Dolls, featuring a brown velvet headed rabbit boy with brown and black celluloid eye with floating pupil, white oil-cloth ovals behind, white velvet mouth area and ear lining, dancing with a yellow mohair girl duck, googly eye with floating pupil, orange felt bead, hinged cotton bodies, original cotton clothings, duck with integral socks and black hinged shoes, string to suspend, red stamped maker’s details on soles of feet and original square A1 card tag —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (very slight wear and ageing)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Waitress and Bellhop Dancing Dolls, featuring a boy and girl doll with printed faces, mohair wigs, hinged cotton bodies, original cotton and felt clothings, black hinged shoes and string to suspend —13 ½in. (34.5cm.) high (some fading, ageing and boy with balding to hair)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Cheerful Desmond dog, circa 1929, of white velvet printed with black spots, seated with pink felt tongue and remains of original ribbon —6in. (15cm.) high (a little discoloured)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, circa 1931, of brown and cream velvet with printed features, black boot button eyes, brown boot button nose, brown felt ears, integral blue shorts, floral printed shoes and pom-pom tail —8 ½in. (21.5cm.) high (a little moth damage to ears) - created in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co 1st issue Little Miss Oxo doll, circa 1925, with printed face, blonde mohair wig, swivel head, jointed cotton body, original blue, white and orange clothes with OXO in orange felt in pocket, underclothes and blue bead necklace —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) high; and four various Oxo cube tins

A rare children’s book The Diverting Pocket Companion, probably 18th century, containing a Variety of Riddles, Fables and Stories, Instructive & Entertaining, Adorned with Cuts, London: Printed for, and fold by the Bookfellers, in Town and Country (Price Two Pence) —3 ¾in. (9.5cm.) high (not certain if complete, worn cover); and a Seventh Edition ‘The Pocket Bible for Little Masters & Misses’, Wellington, printed & sold by F.Houlston & Son, covered in cloth, probably early 19th century

A Dean’s Rag Book Co Dutch Dancing Dolls, featuring a boy and girl doll with printed faces, wigs, hinged cotton bodies, original cotton and felt clothings, hinged ankles with wooden clogs, rare original card tag and string to suspend —14in. (35.5cm.) high (some wear and ageing, front of two clogs missing)

A rare Dean's Rag Book Co Flip the Frog, early 1930s, of red and yellow velvet with googly eyes with floating pupil, integral blue velvet shorts, black and white bow, printed mouth, gloved hands and maker’s details on sole of feet and wired armature —8in. (20.5cm.) high (slight fading and soiling, feet seems a little open) - Flip the Frog is an animated cartoon character created by American animator Ub Iwerks. He starred in a series of cartoons produced by Celebrity Pictures and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1930 to 1933

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co The Village Blacksmiths doll, circa 1939, with painted features, velvet forearms, integral velvet brown trousers and shoes, checked shirt, brown felt apron with label ‘Neath The Spreading Chestnut Tree’, wooden hammer and green and white label on foot —9 ¾in. (25cm.) high (some fading and aging) - this actual doll is illustrated in Neil Miller’s Dean’s of Yesterday, page 75

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Majorette doll, 1930s, with painted Kleenagane face, long blonde mohair wig, swivel head, jointed cotton body, original grey satin and red oil-cloth costume, integral socks and red velvet shoes —17 ½in. (44.5cm.) height including hat (slight ageing)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Minnie Mouse, circa 1930, of black and white velvet, printed features, large tinplate eyes, black felt ears, wired limbs, yellow felt hands, yellow velvet shoes, blue with white spotted skirt, felt hat with flowers, integral knickers, original rubber tail and ribbon, light and dark blue label on sole of foot and rare card oval tag —7in. (18cm.) high (a little moth to hat)

A rare Dean’s Rag Book Co Woodsy Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, circa 1931, painted and stained wooden beads, jointed with elastic, leather ears and felt hands —6 ¼in. (18cm.) high (one ear missing) - created in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures

A mounted, framed and glazed display to include: a page from an autograph book with a second page pasted on top bearing signatures from Ringo Starr and George Harrison. A smaller page bearing signatures of Paul McCartney (a rare signature as 'Paul VI') and John Lennon. With COAs for each signed Beatles page from Tracks Ltd and a separate Beckett COA along with original letter of provenance. Framed to overall size 39 x 54cm.

QUEEN - NEWS OF THE WORLD PROMO LP BOX SET (SIGNED/ OWNED BY JOHN DEACON). An incredibly rare Queen collectable; a never-released double album press issued box set for the album News Of The World. Rumoured that only 50 we're ever created, each box set contains 2 retail copies of the studio album, 3 press shots of Freddie, Brian and Roger. Also included is a 12" photo book, signed on the cover by John Deacon "Best Wishes From Queen John Deacon". This particular copy was given by John to his mother, Mollie and his sister Julie; (wife of the vendor), so they could listen to the album and see the concert photographs in the booklet. The records are housed in a heavy-duty green card box with gold lettering on the front. Records have Factory Sample stickers on the labels. One is VG+/ other Ex. Both sleeves Ex. Box VG, displays some age-related storage wear including some damage to the bottom right corner of the box lid. Included inside the box is a signed certificate of authenticity from the vendor.

JACOB TYPOT (German / Dutch 1540 - 1601) - SYMBOL Diuina & Humana PONTIFICVM IMPERATORVM REGVM | 1602 | technique: publisher: Prague, [Aegidius Sadeler, Georg Nigrini] | number of pages: 182, missing pages 1-2, spots on the edge, period parchment binding | 31.5 x 20 cm | Lot description | A rare copy of a book published in 1602 in Prague, which was illustrated by the important copper engraver Aegidius Sadeler with the cooperation of the printer Georg Nigrini. Entitled Symbola Divina et Humana, this publication presents a comprehensive collection of allegorical depictions of aristocratic symbols and emblems, reflecting the wealth of spiritual and secular power of European monarchs and church leaders. The book contains 182 pages, but the first two pages are missing. The work, preserved in a contemporary parchment binding, is a valuable artifact that demonstrates the importance of Prague as the cultural and intellectual center of Europe at the time. | condition report*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.

Theodor Friedrich L. Nees von Esenbeck Plantae (officinales) medicinales oder Sammlung offizineller Pflanzen. 18 Lieferungen und Supplement in 4 Bänden. Düsseldorf, Lithogr. Anstalt Arnz (1821)-1833. Vollständiges Exemplar des prachtvollen Kräuterbuches, mit dem erst später erschienen, seltenen Supplementband mit weiteren 120 Tafeln. Vorhanden sind die 18 Lieferungen mit je 24 Tafeln, die über einen Zeitraum von 12 Jahren erschienen sowie der erst 1833 erschienene Nachtragsband mit 120 Tafeln, zudem 6 zusätzliche Tafeln. - T. F. L. Nees van Esenbeck (1787-1837) war Apotheker und Professor für Pharmazie und Botanik in Leiden und Bonn. Er überarbeitete die ursprünglichen Texte von M. F. Weyhe, J. W. Wolter und P. W. Funke und setzte sie fort. Die Abbildungen sind ein Meisterwerk des Zeichners Aimé Henry (vgl. Nissen S. 217). 'Die Tafeln wurden grösstenteils nach der Natur neu hergestellt, es sind gute Habitusbilder .. Als frühes und großes lithographisches Werk sind sie auch für die Geschichte der naturwissenschaftlichen Abbildung von Interesse.' (Schmid, Kräuterbücher S. 132). - 'Great encyclopedia of medicinal plants' (De Belder). EINBAND: Lederbände d. Zt. mit Rückenschild. Tafelbände 49 : 30 cm, Textband 41 : 26 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 3 lithographierten Titeln und 558 (552 kolor.) lithographierten Pflanzentafeln. - KOLLATION: 5, 203 Bll.; 201 Bll.; 3, 96 Bll. LITERATUR: Nissen 1442. - Pritzel 6662. - Plesch Coll. 567. - De Belder 256. - Sitwell/Blunt S. 123. - Hein/Schwarz II, 460. - Wellcome IV, 219. Complete copy of the magnificent herbal book, with the rare supplement that was published later. With 3 lithogr. titles and 558 (552 colored) lithogr. plant plates. Contemp. calf with label on spine. Plate volumes 49 : 30 cm, text volume 41 : 26 cm. - Browned and partly foxed, 1 back inner joint slightly torn. Binding scuffed and bumped. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000485 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000485 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.

Gualdo Priorato Vite et Azzioni di Personaggi Militari, e Politici. Wien, M. Thurnmayer 1674. Seltenes biographisches Werk der europäischen Kriegsherren und führenden Politiker des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts. Galeazzo Gualdo Priorato (1606-1678) war ein italienischer Söldner, Historiker, Geograph und Diplomat. Er entstammte einem alten italienischen Grafengeschlecht. Nach einer langen militärischen Laufbahn verfasste er zahlreiche Geschichtswerke über europäische Herrscher und Städte. Er war sowohl in Französischen, Venezianischen und österreichischen Diensten. - Die vorliegende Sammlung scheint in losen Folgen, ohne durchgehende Paginierung veröffentlicht worden zu sein. - Es fehlen die 3 Blätter mit der Widmung des Verfassers an Kardinal Francesco Nerli nach Vergleich mit dem Exemplar der Bayrischen Staatsbibliothek. - Die Vignetten mit heraldischen Darstellungen. EINBAND: Pappband des 19. Jahrhunderts mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel. 27 : 20 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit gestochener Titelvignette, 69 ganzseitigen gestochenen Porträts und 63 (tlw. wdh.) gestochenen Kopfvignetten. - KOLLATION: 418 nn. Bll., 1 Bl. Index. Rare biographical work of European warlords and leading politicians of the 16th and 17th centuries. With engr. title-vignette, 69 engr. portraits and 64 engr. head vignettes. Cardboard around 1820. - The first 10 ll with slight waterstaining, the last 2 ll. damaged in the inner fold, inner book broken. Some portraits and vignettes trimmed (1 vignette with image loss). Edges rubbed. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000663 Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R). Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000663 This lot can only be purchased subject to regular taxation (R).

Philipp Otto Runge Farben-Kugel oder Construction des Verhältnisses aller Mischungen der Farben zueinander, und ihrer vollständigen Affinität .. Nebst einer Abhandlung über die Bedeutung der Farben in der Natur, von Henrik Steffens. Hamburg, F. Perthes 1810. • Seltene erste Ausgabe der bedeutenden Farbtheorie • Die erstmalige Darstellung der Farbphänomene in einem sphärischen Modell • Schlüssel zum Verständnis von Runges Kunstwerken • Von großem Einfluß auf nachfolgende Theorien, bis hin zu Paul Klee und Johannes Itten • Breitrandiges Exemplar auf Büttenpapier Die bedeutende Farbentheorie der Frühromantik entwickelte Runge gemeinsam mit dem Naturphilosophen Steffens. Sie erschien 1810, kurz vor dem frühen Tod des Malers, im gleichen Jahr wie Goethes Abhandlung Zur Farbenlehre , doch es ist Runges Farben-Kugel , die den ersten Versuch in der Kunstgeschichte unternimmt, die Phänomene von Farbe und Spektrum in einem sphärischen Modell darzustellen. Die Farbenkugel ist das erste Farbenmodell, das von einem bildenden Künstler erdacht worden ist. Die handkolorierte Radierung stammt von Runge selbst. Der Einfluß von Runges Darstellung auf spatere Theoretiker war beträchtlich. Wie Goethe, mit dem Runge intensiv korrespondierte, lehnte er Newtons Darstellungen ab. Runges Konzeption war in der Grundlage weniger wissenschaftlich, eher sinnlich. Darüber hinaus wies er jeder Farbe eine psychologische Bedeutung zu. Runges Farbglobus steht damit als Synthese und Höhepunkt seiner Bemühungen, die Harmonie der Farben in einer räumlichen Anordnung zu veranschaulichen. Runges ikonographische Bestimmung des Spektrums ist ein Schlüssel zum Verständnis seiner übrigen Werke, und sie ist zugleich eine der frühesten und prägnantesten Manifestationen eines romantischen Geistes in der deutschen Kunst mit weitreichenden Folgen für die Asthetik des 19. Jahrhunderts. Runge starb, 33jährig, wenige Monate nach Erscheinen dieses Werkes. Im historischen Teil seiner Farbenlehre ging Goethe auf Runge ein: 'Ganz neuerlich hat Philipp Otto Runge, von dessen schönen Einsichten in die Farbenlehre, von der mahlerischen Seite her, wir schon früher ein Zeugniss abgelegt, die Abstufungen der Farben und ihr Abschattiren gegen Hell und Dunkel auf einer Kugel dargestellt, und wie wir glauben, diese Art von Bemühungen völlig abgeschlossen.' - Die handkolorierten Farbenkugeln sind in jedem bekannten Exemplar in ihrer Position variierend dargestellt, so daß kaum ein Exemplar dem anderen gleicht und gleichsam ein Unikat darstellt. EINBAND: Zeitgenössischer Halbpergamentband. 27,5 : 22 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 1 kolorierten Kupfertafel und 1 beiliegenden gefalteten und kolorierten Farbtafel sowie einigen Diagrammen im Text. - KOLLATION: 2 Bll., 60 S. - PROVENIENZ: Exlibris Gerrit Jan Honig, Zaandyk. - Privatsammlung Frankfurt. LITERATUR: Traeger 510-18. - Runge in seiner Zeit. Kat. Hamburg 1978, 106. - Schröder 3335.1. - Kayser 102. - Kippenberg 5668. - Goedeke VI, 173, 11 (Steffens). - The rare first edition of the important color theory, the first representation of color phenomena in a spherical model. The book is the key to understanding Runge's works of art and of great influence on subsequent theories, right up to Paul Klee and Johannes Itten. - Contemp. half vellum. Edges slightly dusty in places, a few pages with faint creases, the folding plate with small fold marks and its yellow color fields oxidized in places; flyleaf on back. Endpapers removed, book block broken, joint with tear. Interior with wide margins and almost clean. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000702 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000702 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.

Werkzeugmuster Umfangreiches Werkzeugmusterbuch der Fa. Schwartz & Cie in Altena und Nordhausen. Um 1820. • Einzigartiges und umfangreiches Werkzeugmusterbuch • Mit über 750 sorgfältig kolorierten Darstellungen Prachtvolles und umfangreiches Musterbuch mit insgesamt 784 Einzeldarstellungen auf 180 Blatt. Gezeigt werden Sägeblätter und Sägen, Stemmeisen, Äxte, Zangen, Schlösser, Hämmer, Feilen, Scharniere, Sensen, Hufeisen u. a. EINBAND: Lederband der Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Firmenschriftzug auf dem Vorderdeckel. 18,5 : 29,5 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 784 handschriftlich numerierten Dartellungen in kolorierten Lithographien auf 180 Blatt. - PROVENIENZ: Norddeutsche Privatsammlung. Beigegeben zwei kleinformatige Musterbücher des 19. Jahrhundert mit kolor. Lithographien. - A rare and extensive tool sample book with over 750 beautifully colored lithographic illustrations on 180 pages. Contemporary leather binding with gold-stamped company lettering on the front cover. - Partly somewhat stained and with offsetting, 1 plate incomplete, 1 plate with cut-out corner (loss of illustr.). Cover scuffed and bumped. Overall a nice copy of this unusual sample book. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000419 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000419 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.

Andreas Klett Neues Trenchir-Büchlein. Wie man nach rechter Art, und jetzigen Gebrauch nach, allerhand Speisen ordentlich auff die Taffel setzen, zierlich zerschneiden und vorlegen .. soll. Jena, K. Freyschmied 1657. • Seltene erste Ausgabe • Vollständiges Exemplar mit der oft fehlenden Falttafel Erste Ausgabe des seltenen Tranchierbuches, das in den Jahren 1657-1680 insges. drei Auflagen erlebte. Nach Dünnhaupt (bezieht sich auf Faber du Faur) handelt es sich um ein Plagiat, der eigentliche Text stammt von G. Ph. Harsdörffer, 'Klett, a law student, hat copied Harsdörffer's text word for word'. - 'Der Tranchierteil lehnt sich an die Vorlage von Andreas Giegher an, wobei eine Straffung erfolgt. Die Anzahl des zu tranchierenden Geflügels ist reduziert, des Verzieren/Tranchieren von Objekten im Schlussteil erweitert und nun auch erläutert. Andreas Klett fügt vor dem Tranchierteil neue Themen ein: Menüs und Anordnungen dieser Speisen auf der Tafel. Vom Format und von den Beschreibungen her ist es ein Handbuch für die Tafel im Taschenformat.' (Frenzel). EINBAND: Neuer Pergamentband, in Schuber. 12 : 16 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit gestochenem illustr. Titel und 24 (1 gefalt.) Kupfertafeln. - KOLLATION: Gest. Titel, typogr. Titel, 4 Bll., 26 S., 1 Bl., S. 27-106. - PROVENIENZ: Norddeutsche Privatsammlung. LITERATUR: Frenzel 1657JF. - Weiß 1939: 'Erstausgabe. Äusserst selten.' - VD17, 14:692283U. - Dünnhaupt 6.7. - Faber du Faur II, 510b. - Complete copy with the often missing folding plate of the rare first edition of this carving book. New vellum in a slipcase. With engraved illustrated title and 24 (1 folded) copper plates. - Browned and slightly stained, approx. 8 engravings with trimmed white margins, the folding plate with the carving set with defects in the upper and lower margins (here some loss of image), title with backed defect (without loss of text), 2 leaves of preface with restored tear (1 page with some loss of print). Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000544 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000544 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.

Iliazd Rogelio Lacourière pêcheur de cuivres - Pablo Picasso, Aux quatre coins de la pièce. Paris, Le Degré Quarante et Un 1968. • Wunderschönes Pariser Künstlerbuch • Seltene Luxusedition • Sehr persönliche Hommage an Rogelio Lacourière • Mit zahlreichen Künstlersignaturen Originalausgabe des seltenen künstlerischen Gemeinschaftsprojektes, das zu Ehren des Druckers Rogelio Lacourière erschien. Dieser war zwei Jahre zuvor verstorben; in seinem Pariser Atelier entstanden 30 Jahre lang die wichtigsten Malerbücher und modernen Graphikeditionen dieser Zeit. Die vorliegende Luxuspublikation wurde von Iliazd initiiert, sie enthält Beiträge von André Beaudin, Camille Bryen, Andre Derain, Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Alberto Magnelli, Louis Marcoussis, André Masson, Joan Miró, Pascin, Pablo Picasso und Leopold Survage. Signiert wurde das Buch von sämtlichen 9 Künstlern, die zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung dieses ungewöhnlichen Projektes noch lebten, also von André Beaudin, Camille Bryen, Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, Max Ernst, Alberto Magnelli, Andre Masson, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso und Leopold Survage. Picasso steuerte neben seines eigens verfaßten Gedichts auch eine ungewöhnliche Radierung bei. 'Picasso's surprising drypoint is a brilliant and brutal image, uncharacteristic in its violent sexualitiy and rough expressionistic line.' (Robert F. Johnson in der Logan Coll.) EINBAND: Lose Lagen und Tafeln in blau-weißem Orig.-Pergamentumschlag mit typographischem Deckeltitel in Rotbraun, in Orig.-Leinendecke und -schuber. 26 : 32 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 13 Orig.-Radierungen von P. Picasso, J. Miró, M. Ernst, A. Giacometti u. a. - PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Baden-Württemberg. LITERATUR: Logan Coll. 89. - Splendid Pages (Bareiss Coll.) S. 75f. und 205. - Monod 6251. - Drucker (Iliazd) S. 224ff. - Goeppert/Cramer (Picasso) 141. - Cramer (Miro) 120. - Saphire/Cramer (Masson) 77. - Beautiful Parisian artist book, a very personal tribute to Rogelio Lacourière. - This rare luxury edition is signed by most of the artists. First edition. 1 of 50 numb. copies. 13 orig. etchings by A. Giacometti, P. Picasso, J. Miro, M. Ernst and others. - Loose quires and plates in light blue orig. vellum cover with typographic cover title in red-brown, in orig. cloth cover and slipcase. Fine copy from a private collection. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=423000764 Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R). Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=423000764 This lot can only be purchased subject to regular taxation (R).

Johann Elias Ridinger Vorstellung der Pferde nach ihren Hauptfarben (Kupfertitel: Hier zeigt sich Rapp Braun Fuchs Falch Schimmel Scheck u. Tieger ..). [Augsburg, J. J. und M. E. Ridinger 1770]. • Schöne Kupferstichfolge zu den verschiedenen Farben der Pferde • Eine der schönsten Ridinger-Folgen in sorgfältigem Verlagskolorit • Ridingers letztes Werk, das Thienemann als äußerst selten bezeichnet • Erste Ausgabe Die kolorierte Vorstellung der Pferde nach ihren Hauptfarben ist neben dem kolorierten Thier-Reich Ridingers einziges für zeitgenössisches Kolorit bestimmtes Werk. Es ist eines der schönsten Pferdebücher und so selten, daß es dem Ridinger-Bibliographen Thienemann zunächst nicht gelang, ein vollständiges Exemplar aufzutreiben. Erst im Nachtrag I, S. 11 ff. wurden die fehlenden Bildtitel von ihm ergänzt und die Reihenfolge geändert. Diese wie auch die zweite kolorierte Folge zum Thier-Reich (1768) entstand in den letzten Schaffensjahren Ridingers und wurde posthum von seinen Söhnen Johann Jakob und Martin Elias Ridinger herausgegeben. - Der einleitende Text und das Tafelverzeichnis in deutsch-französischem Paralleltext. EINBAND: Ockerfarbener Maroquin-Band d. Zt. mit reicher floraler Rückenvergoldung, goldgeprägter Deckelbordüre, Steh- und Innenkantenfileten sowie Ganzgoldschnitt. 26 : 20 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit altkoloriertem Kupfertitel und 50 altkolorierten Kupfertafeln. - KOLLATION: 39 S. LITERATUR: Thienemann 919-969. - Nissen 3418. - Schwerdt III, 145. - Mennessier de la Lance II, 429: ' Finement gravées et coloriées. Recueil rare et trés recherché '. - First edition. Published posthumously (Ridinger died 1767) by his two sons. One of only two series by Ridinger which he intended to be colored by publication. With German-French parallel text. A most magnificent book on horses. Of such rarity that Ridinger's bibliographer Thienemann found it at first impossible to get hold of a complete copy. With col. engr. title and 50 col. engr. plates with the depiction of the various fur colors of horses. Contemp. morocco with rich gilt decoration and gilt edges. - Here and there minimally stained, title with old entry on verso. Edges barely rubbed. Overall a nice clean copy. Vollständige Beschreibung und Zustandsbericht https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.de/kunst/kd/details.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000509 Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten. Complete description and condition report https://www.ketterer-rarebooks.com/details-e.php?detail=1&anummer=559&obnr=424000509 This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation.

Serenade (1962-63) 1-21 Complete run. No 1 wfg Cliff Richard Flexi-Disc, No 2 wfg Cliff, Elvis, Adam colour booklet, No 3 wfg Helen Shapiro's Hair & Eye Book. (These gifts are rare). Bright covers, cream pages with rusty, disintegrated staples. No 14 [gd], balance [vg/fn] (21)

Registration - W203 LNHChassis No. - WBSCM92080LB29620M.O.T. - October 2025Odometer - 100,100With less than 1,000 BMW Z3M Coupes ever making it across the Channel, W203LNH is a member of an exclusive club - a UK supplied and registered example of this remarkable M3 engined coupe. Originally registered in March 2000 this example, finished in evocative Estoril Blue, is offered from long-term private ownership. The current keeper acquired the Z3M in July 2015 with the coupe having covered around 95,000 miles and following a period of approximately four years in storage. Today the electronic odometer reads 100,328 miles, underscoring its light use under its current stewardship. With a sensible 7 keepers to date and offering a valid MOT until October 2025 this charming Z3M is offered with a stamped service book and a number of well-chosen after-market modifications.The product of a skunkworks passion project the Z3M Coupe was divisively styled by renowned BMW stylist, Chris Bangle. This example exhibits all the key characteristics of Bangle’s work. These include a roofline that is deliberately reminiscent of the BMW 328 Mille Miglia from the 1940s, 507 Roadster aping chromed “gills” and stylised, oval door mirrors. The Z3M’s long wheelbase, long bonnet, wide track and short rear end helped earn it the “clown’s shoe” or “bread van” nicknames. This car’s mechanical specification is deadly serious, however. Pre-2001 cars, like this one, were recipients of the engine from the E36 M3. The S50B32 straight-six unit would rev to nearly 8,000 rpm, delivering 321bhp on the way. The standard five-speed manual gearbox and limited slip differential endowed the Z3M with a 0-60mph in the low fives. Reassuringly, the braking system was also lifted directly from the E36 M3.This rare example has enjoyed a few tweaks along the way, too. This Z3M sits on BK Racing adjustable suspension, explaining its decidedly hunkered down stance. This is augmented by H&R uprated roll bars. AP Racing, four pot callipers are fitted and act against quality Ferodo brake pads. An AC Schnitzer short shift gear linkage is present as are AC Schnitzer alloy pedals and performance exhaust system. A carbon airbox concludes the mechanical upgrades whilst a roof panel wrapped in matt black represents the aesthetic changes. In current ownership a new clutch has been fitted, engine, gearbox and differential oils have been changed and a new battery fitted.The Z3M’s exterior condition is rated as “good for its age” by the owner. Note is made, however, of a stone chipped front bumper cover and paint micro blistering to the bonnet. The "Roadstar" Style 40, 17-inch alloy wheels are thought to be original and, by the owner’s admission, could benefit from refurbishment. The cabin appears to have fared well considering age and mileage thanks to BMW’s signature fit and finish credentials. The customary BMW “black on black” treatment is given an exterior matching lift by the ample accents of blue leather and chromed instrument bezels. The interior, predominantly carried over wholesale from the Z3, is further augmented by a trio of ultra-clear VDO auxiliary gauges in the centre console. Other refinements include air conditioning, electric mirrors, windows and sunroof, central locking and alarm. A retrofitted, remote control JVC head unit feeds the original Harmon Kardon speakers. Whilst strictly a two seater, a surprisingly generous and practical 415 litre boot lurks beneath the opening rear hatch. The original BMW toolkit and obligatory first aid kit is reported to be present.Shoehorning the sublime and high revving S50B32, naturally aspirated straight six engine into the diminutive and svelte Z3 (it was a full 135 kg lighter than the E36 M3!) was as barmy as it was inspired. In many ways, however, the Z3M was ahead of its time, considerably dearer than an M3 and, hence, made in relatively tiny numbers – 6,291 to be precise and less than 1,000 in right hand drive, UK specification. Today, however, the car has been rediscovered by individualistic millennials and Gen-Xers with insurance company, Hagerty, reporting 70% of cover requests emanating from that demographic. The Z3M has come of age.In summary:Thoughtfully and subtly upgraded and improvedOffered from long-term, enthusiast ownershipMOT until October 2025 and ready to use and enjoy immediately

Registration - G185 PRRChassis No. - WF0FXXGCAFKC02915M.O.T. - NoOdometer - 89,000This distinctive 1989 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia Injection, offered at No Reserve, is a rare find that, among Ford enthusiasts, is a cult classic. Effectively the Orion four-door alternative to the Ford Escort XR3i, it has the same 1.6-litre fuel injected CVH engine and five-speed manual gearbox. This car has an odometer reading just 89,000 miles and engine, transmission and electrics are described as ‘excellent’. The vendor says it was a garage find after being stored in the dry for many years. “Totally authentic and original, the car has been lovingly restored, including a full engine overhaul and extensive coachworks. It now shows minimal signs of rust, with no previous accident damage noted.” ‘G185PRR’ has an interior that’s completely original, with all trim and upholstery only showing minor age-related wear and tear, otherwise being in great condition. It has the original Ford stereo and Ghia Injection-spec amplifier – and this car comes with the desirable Ford trip computer. The vendor adds that it has the original book pack and a collection of old bills, including some surviving documentation and previous MOTs. Notably, this 36-year-old car has had just two previous keepers. The Ford Orion is the saloon version of the Ford Escort. Introduced in 1983, it offered a traditional alternative to the futuristic Escort hatchback, and proved popular particularly amongst traditional Ford Cortina drivers who were put off by the aero-look new Ford Sierra. More than 3.5 million were sold in a 10-year period, and the Orion was a regular top-10 best-seller in the UK during the 1980s. The Orion 1.6i Ghia Injection is one of the most collectable Orions, due to its range-topping status and Ford Escort XR3i performance. Rare and collectable Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia Injection offered at No ReserveA garage find that’s been fully restoredFully original and even includes the rare Ford trip computer

Registration - M888 ADAChassis No. - SCFAA1116TK100693M.O.T. - September 2025Odometer - 87,483This fantastic Aston Martin DB7 is resplendent in ultra-desirable black – a rare colour for the DB7. Complementing this is a gorgeous tan leather interior, with matching wood veneer – and a range-topping Nardi Torino wood steering wheel. Bodywork, paintwork and interior are all described by the vendor as being in ‘good’ condition (“the bodywork is virtually pristine”). It uses the classic 3.2-litre supercharged straight-six engine (described as being in ‘excellent’ condition), paired with an enthusiast-pleasing five-speed manual gearbox. The vendor says the unusual private registration is included. It has an MOT valid until the end of August 2025. ‘M888ADA’ comes with its original owner’s manual, with all receipts and no fewer than 25 dealer stamps in the service book. These comprise 15 main dealer stamps and the rest from specialists. The extensive service history portfolio even comes with the original leather-bound wallet, while the car comes with two keys. Recent work includes new suspension in 2023, plus a professional refurbishment of the rear brakes, and some expert spot-welding on the floorpan. “It has been kept in a garage and only used over the summer for most of its pampered life.” The vendor adds that there is some wear on the driver’s seat bolster, “as to be expected, but I have been told that this is easily restorable”. HPI records show this car was recorded as a write-off in 2005, but it was fully repaired and has been used extensively since then. The Aston Martin DB7 was launched in 1994 as a turnaround car for the famous British brand. Famously designed by the legendary Ian Callum, it was derived from a modified version of the Jaguar XJ-S platform. Legend has it the car was originally designed to be a Jaguar replacement to the XJ-S, called the F-Type, but Tom Walkinshaw’s TWR stepped in when Jaguar’s then-owner Ford abandoned the project. Enthusiasts value the early straight-six versions, using a supercharged AJ6 engine, while later cars gained an Aston Martin V12. All Aston Martin DB7 were produced by TWR at a facility in Bloxham, Oxfordshire – the same facility that earlier produced the Jaguar XJ220. In summary:Aston Martin DB7 straight-six in rare black and tanComes with unusual private registrationComprehensive service history includes 25 service stamps

Registration - N529 VRMChassis No. - WF0BXXGKABSE96984M.O.T. - November 2025Odometer - 56,631Finished in the rare and striking shade of Petrol Blue, ‘N529 VRM’ is a Lux version of the iconic Ford Escort RS Cosworth. With black interior trim and tasteful, subtle modifications, this enthusiast-owned example has been expertly enhanced, including a significant big turbo conversion for a notable power boost. The modifications extend to a large alloy intercooler and radiator to support optimal cooling performance, complemented by a Bailey performance alloy header tank and upgraded silicone hoses.This particular Escort RS Cosworth has refrance in the history file with PJ Motorsport and Graham Goode Racing, revered names in the world of high-performance Ford tuning. Renowned for their extensive expertise and success in enhancing Cosworth models.The car’s Cosworth engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, is currently rated by the vendor as being in ‘good’ condition, alongside the two-door bodywork, paintwork, and luxury interior trim. It also boasts a newly leather retrimmed steering wheel, underscoring the care and attention it has received. The vendor has recently secured a fresh MOT, valid until November next year, ready for the new keeper.The Escort RS Cosworth has solidified its status as a collector’s favourite, thanks to its impressive competition pedigree in the World Rally Championship. Between 1993 and 1998, it achieved eight wins in Group A form and an additional two victories in the World Rally Car category. With only 7,145 examples produced over its four-year production run, including 2,500 built for homologation purposes, the Escort RS Cosworth remains a rare and desirable model with an illustrious backstory.This particular example has had just six keepers to date, collectively covering 56,631 miles, and comes complete with the original service book, owner’s manual, history file, and two keys including its original red Ford master key. N529 VRM stands as an exceptional piece of Ford’s performance legacy, appealing to enthusiasts and collectors alike. In summary:A Lux version finished in the rare colour of Petrol BlueFeatures a big turbo conversion and power increaseA relatively modest six keepers

Registration - RS02 BAKChassis No. - WF0BXXGCDB2A88612M.O.T. - June 2025Odometer - 34,000When someone coined the phrase “originality is key,” they could have had RS02BAK in mind. RS02BAK has seemed to completely escape the fate that befell so many of its compatriots – somewhat dubious and ill-considered modification. With just three owners to date having covered a very modest 34,474 miles, RS02BAK represents a thrilling an rare ownership proposition. With a service book bulging with stamps – 12 in all with the latest at 34,355 miles – and an advisory free MOT valid until June 2025, this RS is ready to thrill. To accompany its incomparable originality, RS02BAK comes with the original book pack, OEM RS mats, jack, tools and space saver and even an original marketing brochure. Two original keys are included as is the RS-specific personalised registration plate.Inspired by the Focus RS world rally car of the time, Ford threw the kitchen sink at the RS’s specification. Sachs dampers, wide-track suspension, a Quaife limited-slip diff, OZ wheels and a Garrett turbocharger were just a few of the mechanical goodies featured. The cabin got custom Sparco, RS embossed race seats, splashes of alloy and even some carbon fibre. That’s the good news. The great news is RS02BAK exhibits all these, and more, in stunning original condition.The Imperial Blue livery helps accentuate the bulging wheel arches and the deep front spoiler of RS02BAK. The original OZ Racing, 18-inch five spoke alloys are in excellent shape and provide home to a matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres dated 2020. The Brembo emblazoned callipers are clearly visible through the open spokes. The owner rates the paint and bodywork as 4 out of 5, possibly because 4.5 wasn’t an available option. The cabin presents in original specification and the leather and suedecloth seats with their high backs, RS embossing and vibrant blue stripes, emphatically steal the show.RS02BAK features the RS’s turbocharged 2.0 litre Duratec engine, fettled by Ford to originally produce 212 bhp. That doesn’t sound like much today but nether does the sub 1300 kgs of weight it is asked to propel. Consequently 140 mph was readily achievable as was a 0-60 mph time starting with a six. It was the RS’s eagerness and handling finesse that most drivers would rave about, however. Here is your chance to find out what all the fuss is about.In summary:A low mileage, low owner example of this example of noughties hot hatch royaltyPresenting in a rarely seen, entirely original specification and conditionComplete with an exemplary service history and bulging paperwork file

Registration - LA51 BXBChassis No. - WDB2200732A266205M.O.T. - May 2025Odometer - 114,038‘LA51 BXB’ represents a rare example of the performance variant of the popular W220 S-class. Being an early example of the breed, ‘LA51 BXB’ is one of the much scarcer, in the UK, naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8 iterations of this autobahn express. With 360 bhp originally on tap, ‘LA51 BXB’ could hit 60 mph in under six seconds yet cosset and pamper its occupants with the best. ‘LA51 BXB’ is now in the hands of its twelfth keeper with 114,038 miles covered to date. With some cosmetic repairs thought to have been undertaken during 2023, ‘LA51 BXB’ is offered here with NO RESERVE and in a well looked after condition. Complete with an MOT valid until May 2025, two keys (only one unlocks the car but both start it), original book pack, ample service paperwork and spare wheel.The big W220 S-Class executive car suited the AMG treatment surprisingly well. By modern AMG standards, ‘LA51 BXB’s’ exterior enhancements are surprising subtle and eminently tasteful. There are a pair of big, oval AMG embossed chrome tailpipes, AMG badging and the original set of 18-inch, deeper rimmed, five spoke AMG monobloc wheels. These do exhibit a little surface corrosion but are charmingly original. Inevitably there are a few minor dings and a few paint bubbles around the bodywork, but it all appears commensurate with ‘LA51 BXB’s” age and mileage. The commodious cabin is significantly sumptuous, however, and replete with every enhancement Mercedes-Benz and AMG of 2001 could muster. The black leather comes in perforated, ruched and smooth varieties and the front seats are electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated. The rear passengers even enjoy their own fold down, fully illuminated vanity mirrors. Even the rear seats are heated, ventilated and electrically adjustable. An early satellite navigation system is fitted, and the very 2001 Nokia car phone has its own home in the front armrest.Along side that AMG fettled V8, the technical specification includes uprated and larger discs and callipers, Active Body and Active Level Control courtesy of active dampers. A rarely seen example on our shores and certainly one for modern classic, uber saloons.In summary:· Presenting in a good condition for the age and mileage· Seemingly admirably original with an impressively equipped and presented cabin· Complete with a long MOT and ready to luxuriate in immediately

Derivatives of the M3 are developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, where BMW have continued to build impressive racing credentials. The M3 Evolution was upgraded from 2,990cc (282bhp) in November 1995 to 3,201cc delivering 321bhp from the legendary S50B32 inline six engine, plus a new six-speed manual gearbox along with other more minor upgrades. Popular amongst circuit competition drivers, the E36 is widely considered as one of the best handling cars of the 1990s and has become a very rare sight on todays roads, due to their popularity with track day enthusiasts, meaning completely original and un-touched examples like this are very hard to come by.This example is specified in stunning Estoril blue metallic with a black Nappa leather interior and the rarer ‘sunflower’ alloy wheels. The car was our vendors company car from brand new and he purchased the car from his company after one year, meaning he has been the sole driver and owner of this car from new, cherishing and always ensuring it has been maintained impeccably. The car is specified with the SMG gearbox, which was cutting edge at the time and allows the driver to change gear with a simple pull or push on the gear selector, or with buttons on the steering wheel. This is an incredibly original example, which comes with all the accessories such as torch, first aid kit, all keys and manuals, tool kit and warning triangle and it has lived a very cossetted life. The paintwork is showing some stone chips on the front end and a few small scratches here and there, to be expected with a 26 year old car and the interior is in excellent condition throughout.In 2002, at approximately 38,000 miles, the engine was completely rebuilt by BMW main dealers. In March 2017, the SMG cables, linkages, relays and fuses were replaced. In July 2020, minor oil leaks were investigated, leading to the differential being removed, stripped and rebuilt and in October 2022, the water pump was replaced. In June 2023, new brake pads and discs were fitted, along with the alloy wheels being fully refurbished; the power steering hose/pipe also being replaced. The car was taken to CPC Engineering in September 2023, who checked the Vanos and determined it was working well. A total of twenty stamps are present in the service book, all from main dealers and BMW specialists, except for four recent services, which were carried out by a local garage when our vendor relocated to Cornwall. The most recent service (Inspection II) was carried out in June 2024 by BMG BMW specialist. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a single owner, original M3 with full documentation in excellent condition. Consigned by Fraser Smith ENTERED BY ITS ONLY PRIVATE OWNER FROM NEWEXTENSIVE HISTORY FILE AND SERVICE RECORDENGINE REBUILT BY BMW IN 2002

If any car deserves the title of 'Legend', it is the Audi Quattro. The Geneva Motor Show in 1980 was the arena for the launch of Audi's sensational Quattro. It was the first four-wheel drive production car (with the exception of the small production run of the Jensen FF) and with it, Audi dominated the World Rally Championship. The drivers in the very first Quattro team were Hannu Mikkola and Michèle Mouton. Their debut in the 1981 Monte Carlo Rally caused an absolute sensation. In one of those moments that made motorsport history, on a snow-covered surface ten kilometres into the very first special stage, Mikkola overtook a Lancia Stratos that had started one minute before him. Michèle Mouton was the first woman to win a major rally in a Quattro in 1981. It is arguably the most significant car of the post-war era. The initial plan was to build just 400 for the motorsport industry, but due to strong demand the Quattro went into full production and the first left hand drive versions were available in the UK in the spring of 1981, but the right hand drive followed in the Autumn of 1982. The four-wheel drive transmission’s ability to provide traction in all conditions meant that the car re-wrote the rule book in terms of road holding and acceleration.This example has been in the care of our vendor since 1991 and has covered just over 72,000 miles from new, which is low for one of these non turbo cars, they’re so often seen on double, or even triple that, such is their useability and reliability. The car is presented in very smart and original condition, having never been modified and it has clearly always been a cherished car. The history file is comprehensive, with 23 service stamps in the book and an array of invoices, including four extra services, most recently in June 2024 and others showing the various works carried out over the years. These are exceedingly rare cars today and this presents an opportunity to purchase an example which has clearly lived a rather cosseted life, at a fraction of the cost of a comparable turbocharged example. Consigned by Fraser Smith IN CURRENT OWNERSHIP FOR 33 YEARSHIGHLY ORIGINAL EXAMPLECOMPREHENSIVE HISTORY FILE WITH 27 SERVICES