Dean's Rag Book "Brumas" rare Tru-to-Life bear, English, 1950s, black mohair, with label, brown and black plastic eyes, with black rubber surround, inserted black rubber nose and lower jaw, slight hunch to back, long arms and legs with rubber paw and foot pads with claws (mohair has come away from paw pads), small tail, body is designed to be un-jointed and floppy, some wear to mohair (especially around muzzle and to edges of seams), mohair has become detached around eyes, stuffing has shifted to neck and tops of limbs, rubber has significantly perished on pads and claws, 26"/66cm; together with his friend "Teddy Edward", golden mohair, 22"/56cm; (2). Provenance: "Dean's of England black bear 1950s. I had when seven years old. Mum won £150 on the Football Pools. I was bought this black bear from a big toy shop with the proceeds. I'm now seventy-three. He needs restoration. He was made when a black bear was born at London Zoo. I have to down size so must let him go. I called him Brumas (after the Polar bear from London Zoo). Also with his friend "Teddy Edward", bought when I was three. His eyes are taken from my dad's army uniform.
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A Town Like Alice (1981 mini-series) - Gordon Jackson (1923-1990) - Jackson's original 1981 Logie Award for Best Support Actor In A Mini Series, for the drama A Town Like Alice. Featuring a chrome Logie figure 'TV Week' to top, mounted on a circular wooden base with engraved plaque. Measures approx: 23cm tall. A Town Like Alice was a five-hour 1981 Australian television adaptation of Nevil Shute's novel of the same name. Produced by the Seven Network, and directed by David Stevens, it was the second major adaptation of the book. In the United States it was shown on PBS under the Masterpiece Theatre banner, a rare non-British production to be so aired.
Captivate your imagination with this group of collector's edition Marvel comics. included are the rare Captain America Director's Cut and The Death Of the Dream, Spider Man Maximum Carnage Part 4 of 14, X-Men Annual, The New Mutants and X Factor Kings of Pain Parts 1, 3 and 4. Each measures standard comic book size 10"H x 6.5"W. Issued: 1991 - 1995Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Marvel ComicsCondition: Age related wear.
A two-page spread original lithograph on BFK Rives paper by artist Asger Jorn accompanied with poems on both sides by Walasse Ting. Pulled from renowned Pop Art masterpiece portfolio by Ting, One Cent Life. Lithography was printed in Paris by Maurice Beaudet and the typography carried out in handset letterpress by George Girard. The book was published by E. W. Kornfeld, Bern, Switzerland in 1964, and edited by artist Sam Francis. Artists signature in plate on lower right side: Jorn. 1895 from a rare limited edition of 2000. Printed edition number 1895 on verso. Artist: After Asger Jorn (Danish, 1914-1973)Issued: 1964Dimensions: 23"L x 16.25"HCondition: Age related wear. Small browning on left side of page.
A very rare large Art Deco 'Penguin' vase, Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis, ca. 1927H 45 cm A slender vase with a design with six penguins in different poses. A vase of similar design is used on the cover of the book Art Deco Ceramics - Charles Catteau, by Marc Pairon for the Fondation Charles Catteau. On p. 281 and p. 669 it is described as rare. Our current example, however, is an anomaly to the known examples. Instead of black glaze, the painter has applied a very dark cobalt blue, which makes this a stand-out example versus other vases of this type.
James Bond 007 The World is Not Enough (1999) - Signed Companion Book, a comprehensively signed book with over 25 signatures to include:- Pierce Brosnan, Michael Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, Judi Dench, Denise Richards, Sophie Marceau, Samantha Bond, Desmond Llewelyn, Ken Adams, Peter Lamont, Vic Armstrong, Neil Purvis, David Arnold Michael Apted, Adrian Biddle, Iain Johnstone Author of book. Boxtree, 1999, first edition, first impression, hardback, dust wrapper, gold lettering to black boards, pp 173 (1)Provenance: from the collection of a former supporting actor working in the film industry, amassed over a number of years.Condition Report: CR:- In near fine condition, a rare collection of signatures, all in black marker pen. Recommended to view.
An Album of Character Sketches from Dickens by Frederick Barnard. A Souvenir, Presented to the Readers Of "Cassell's Family Magazine" upon the occasion of its enlargement. December 1896. Publisher's Cassell and Company Ltd. London, Paris, Melbourne. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
Baron Munchausen. 'The Surprising Travels and Adventures of Baron Munchausen'. With illustrations by A. Nobody. Published by Wells, Gardner, Darton and Co. London. Lacks rear end-paper. Loose in binding. Printed in Holland. Publisher's blue boards, illustrated and titled in black. Spine defective. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
Theodore Taylor. 'Thackery the Humourist and The Man of Letters, The Story of His Life'. An original photograph frontispiece of Thackery by Ernest Edwards (very early illustration of a book by a photograph). Published by John Camden Hotten, London, 1864. 1st edition. Publisher's green boards, titled in gilt. RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
mrs Frances Fuller Barritt: The Far West: The Beauty of Willards Mill. Published by Beadle and Co. London. Beadle's American Library No. 17, price 6d. Illustrated paper covers. Circa 1860. VERY RARE. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £6.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
A rare original Harvest Records promotional brochure for Syd Barrett from 1974 promoting the 1974 release of the double album package of The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, accompanied by seven copies of the Barrett Appreciation Society fanzine Terrapin, a copy of the complete Syd Barrett book of lyrics and a photostat copy of The Syd Barrett Story by Paul Cox.These items were collected by Rick Sanders when researching his book on Pink Floyd.Provenance: The Rick Sanders collection.
Five rare original Pink Floyd black and white press photographs from the 1966-1968 era, including one stamped 12 Dec 1968 by Universal Pictorial press with details slip attached promoting the release of Point Me To The Sky, a general group shot, a nice solo observation of Syd Barrett, a band shot of a contract signing with then manager Peter Jenner, and a sheet featuring 16 smaller prints of various poses of the expanded line up with David Gilmour accompanied by three later reprinted promotional shots.The items are presented in their original mail out cardboard envelope, with the EMI Records sticker on the front, addressed directly to Rick.These items were collated by Rick Sanders during research for his book on Pink Floyd.
A rare original sleeve for the Tower Records USA Pressing of Arnold Layne by The Pink Floyd, manufactured from paper. lettered in black “THE LIGHT KINGS OF ENGLAND, ROGER, NICK, SYD, RICK- THE PINK FLOYD - THEIR LATEST SMASH- ARNOLD LAYNE” with TOWER 333 and the record label logo in the top right hand corner, the sleeve is in excellent condition with a few minor marks.The item was collated as part of the research Rick underwent for his book on the band, published by Futura Publications in 1976.Provenance: The Rick Sanders collection.
Four rare 1980s books relating to The Beatles, including John Lennon- A Real, Live Fairytale, The Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Photo Book, The Beatles Poster Book and The Art of The Beatles, (4). All four books are in generally very good condition with minimal storage wear on the covers and all posters/ pictures intact. A Real, Live Faiytale is written and illustrated by Marcia Huyette, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band is by Bill Harry, The Beatles Poster Book by Kay Rowley and The Art of The Beatles was compiled by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.
Couvre casque SS. Modele feuille de chene. Couleurs estivales et automnales tres vives. Les brides de fixations de feuillage sont completes. Les crochets sont complets, modele typiquement fin de guerre en fer, mais tres legerement oxydes. Les ressorts et la visiere sont en parfait etat. Ce modele de couvre casque est celui qui a ete porte par les unites de la Waffen SS pendant la bataille des Ardennes. Il a ete reproduit dans l ouvrage de Werner Palinckx sur les equipements camoufles. Un exemplaire de ce livre est joint a la piece. Rare et emblematique piece de camouflage. A noter une legere usure et patine de la piece. Etat I-. SS Helmet Cover. Oak leaf pattern. Very vibrant summer and autumn colors. The foliage attachment straps are complete, and the hooks are intact, though they are slightly oxidized, indicating a late-war model made of iron. The springs and visor are in perfect condition. This type of helmet cover was worn by Waffen-SS units during the Battle of the Bulge. It has been reproduced in Werner Palinckx’s work on camouflage equipment, and a copy of this book is included with the piece. A rare and iconic camouflage item. Note light wear and patina on the piece. Condition I-.
Tarnjacke SS. Rare modele en treillis avec impression en camouflage feuilles de chene. Tous les boutons sont presents, et majoritairement en couleur d origine, quelques peu oxydes. Cordon de serrage complet. Toutes les brides de fixation de feuillage sont presentes. Couleurs tres vives du cote estival et automnale. Un elastique distendu au niveau de la manche droite. Les elastique de la manche gauche et de la taille sont en parfait etat. Une bande blanche au dos de la piece, indiquant un defaut d impression. Les doublures des poches sont en toile Feldgrau. Une reparation sur la face avant de la blouse. Quelques discrets accrocs visibles sur la face avant. Le tissu conserve encore sont aspect satine. Ce modele de piece d uniforme est emblematique des unites de la Waffen SS et a ete porte, notamment, durant la bataille des Ardennes. Il a ete reproduit dans l ouvrage de Werner Palinckx sur les equipements camoufles. Un exemplaire de ce livre est joint a la piece. Rare et emblematique piece de camouflage. A noter une legere usure et patine de la piece. Etat I-. SS Tarnjacke. Rare model in camouflage smock with oak leaf pattern print. All buttons are present, mostly retaining their original color, though some show slight oxidation. The drawstring is complete. All foliage attachment straps are intact. Very vivid colors on the summer and autumn side. One elastic on the right sleeve is stretched, while the elastics on the left sleeve and waist are in perfect condition. A white strip on the back of the piece indicates a printing defect. The pocket linings are made of Feldgrau canvas. There is a repair on the front of the smock. A few discreet snags are visible on the front. The fabric still retains its satin-like appearance. This uniform piece is iconic of the Waffen-SS units and was worn notably during the Battle of the Bulge. It has been reproduced in Werner Palinckx s work on camouflage equipment, and a copy of the book is included with the item. A rare and emblematic camouflage piece. Note light wear and patina on the item. Condition I-.
Cellulose acetate & brass, United Kingdom, 1944-45, 50 mm x 33.5 mmThe Polish cap eagle depicts an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on an Amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. On the Amazon shield, the letter "U" and the number "12" are stamped, representing the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment.This Polish eagle was used by the 12th Podolian Uhlan Regiment of the Polish 2nd Corps. It was produced in an economical plastic (cellulose acetate) version by Alfred Stanley & Son in Walsall, United Kingdom, with a pair of flat brass mounting lugs. The manufacturer's name is visible on the reverse.These eagles are prone to damage due to the conditions of storage, making them rare to find in good condition. This example is in good condition, as shown in the photos.This version of the eagle is mentioned in Tomasz Zawistowski's book "Polskie Orły na Czapki 1939-45" on page 95, illustration 194.Dimensions: approx. 48 mm x 30 mm.
Cinema Book. The Little Green Man of the Sea, London: The Brown Novelty Company, 1926, 12 full-page illustrations and 7 adverts printed in brown with elements overprinted in blue and red, minor offsetting, some toning to endpapers, text block coming loose but stitching intact, front pastedown with pocket containing loosely inserted cinemascope (a rectangular piece of card with two circular holes in showing either red or blue lenses, which can be switched by sliding a tab), left hand side red and blue lenses with small crack to edge, closed tears to upper edge of pocket, Dawson ex libris stamp to free front endpaper, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, rubbing to extremities, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. Only two previous auction records in 2011 and 2012.
Lake (Michael). King Penguins. A Survey of the Series, Exeter: Short Run Press for the Penguin Collectors Society, 2014, colour illustrations, original boards, 8vo, (one of 700 copies), with a presentation inscription from the author to bookseller Julian Nangle, together with Feinstein (Elaine). The Amberstone Exit, 1st edition, London: Hutchinson, 1972, light partial offsetting from flaps to endpapers, original cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, inscribed by the author, plus Motion (Andrew). The Customs House, 1st edition, London: Faber and Faber, 2012, original cloth, dust jacket, 8vo, inscribed by the poet, together with others, poetry related etc., including Das Himmelreimende Kind/The Sky-Rhyming Child, by R. S. Thomas, Fuchstal: Babel, 2013, limited signed edition 17/60, with a signed etching by Vroni Schwegler, numbered 6/30, The Barrow in Newport Court, a memoir of the rare book trade, by Anthony Sillem, 1st edition, 2001, Obsessions and Confessions of a Book Life, by Colin Franklin, 1st edition, 2012, and Untitled. the Real Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor, by Anna Pasternak, 2019, all inscribed by the authors QTY: (45)
* Côté (Jean Marc, and others). En L'An 2000, circa 1899, 78 chromolithographed illustrations, titled in French, printed on 8 uncut sheets, Le Facteur Rural with faint printing ink fingerprint smudge to blank border (slightly affecting image), Une Cuisine modele with narrow streak of printing ink (slightly affecting adjacent images), La Chasse en Aeronette & Un Aerobus with horizontal crease on image (slightly extending into adjacent image), apparently a printing flaw (only yellow ink is printed in the crease), otherwise excellent condition, blank versos, the sheets 267 x 319 mm and smallerQTY: (78)NOTE:A rare survival, these cards were originally commissioned (for cigar boxes?) by toy manufacturer Armand Gervais et Cie for the 1900 Paris Exposition. However, the company closed before the card could be sold. Between 1900 and 1910 further illustrations were added to the series, which was re-issued in postcard form. Isaac Asimov later found one of these postcard sets and featured them in his book Futuredays: A Nineteenth Century Vision of the Year 2000. The futuristic images, also known as France in the Year 2000, are amusing suggestions of how life might be 100 years in the future. Some have proved to be eerily prescient, some surreal, and others simply comical.
* Educational card game. Elements of Conchology, on the Linnaean System: Arranged in Question and Answer, London: J. Mawe, and Ackermann, 1828, the complete pack of 39 engraved game cards, each with two questions, cards 1-36 with a hand-coloured image of a shell, cards 37-39 with an uncoloured diagram of the parts of a shell, dusty, scarce minor marks, card 13 with small dark ink? spot near left edge, versos plain white, extreme upper edges lightly foxed, each card 88 x 59 mm, with original accompanying 38pp. booklet, scarce light foxing, printed yellow wrappers, dust-soiled with some light spotting and minor edge-wear, small losses to spine, with a later plain laid paper outer wrapper, with mid-19th century ink manuscript ownership name Mrs Furneaux inside front cover (of outer wrapper), 16mo, contained together in original green paper-covered slipcase, rubbed with some wear to extremities, lacking inner sleeve, front panel with printed paper label (soiled)QTY: (1)NOTE:Smithsonian Libraries QL404 .E44 1823 (Joseph F. Cullman Library).Rare. We have only found the Smithsonian copy and one other - both incomplete. This book was printed by D. Herbert of Stoke Newington, and published by both John Mawe, 149 Strand, and Ackermann, Strand. The cards with their explanatory booklet seem to be based on the book published by John Mawe in 1823: The Linnaean system of Conchology.
Macdonald (George). The Princess and the Goblin, 1st edition, London: Strahan & Co., 1872, 30 wood-engraved illustrations by Arthur Hughes, a few small stains, small water stain to endpapers, previous owner inscription, 1872 to half-title, hinges tender, all edges gilt, original brown pictorial cloth gilt, spine ends and edges a little rubbed, a few small marks, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Sadleir 1481. Rare. Also found in blue pictorial cloth. George Macdonald's fairy tale influenced J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. In a letter to his wife in 1871, Macdonald writes 'I know it is as good a work of the kind as I can do, and I think it will be the most complete thing I have done...'. G. K. Chesterton in his Introduction to George Macdonald and his Wife, 1924, wrote 'I for one can really testify to a book that has made a difference to my whole existence, which helped me to see things in a certain way from the start, a vision of things which even so real a revolution as a change of religious allegiance has substantially only crowned and confirmed'.
Master of Delft (1480-1498 Act) -The Transfiguration of Christ / Description: Christ in the halo. At his right hand Moses with the tables of stone and on his left Elias with a book, Peter, James, and John to kneel down in front of him. This is a full page incunabula old coloured woodcut, probably used in an early edition of Ludolphus de Saxonia, "Dat Boeck vanden leven ons lief heeren Ihesu Christi"if not in an earlier work. The first edition was published in 1487 in Antwerp, followed by the 1488 edition in Delft, 1495 and 1499 in Zwolle and again in Antwerp in 1510. Amongst the earliest artist who worked at the project we mention: The Master of Haarlem, The second Gouda woodcutter and The first Antwerp woodcutter. The woodcut here on auction is attributed by the Rijksmuseum to a group of three artists (Master of Delft, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber-Passion, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines) and dated 1480-1500. It's quality is very good. It is a real early woodcut in History and precedes the more common woodcuts from the Ludolphus editions of the turn of the century. A very rare work. / Dimensions: 17,50 x 14,20 cm / Condition: Excellent early impression with unbroken woodcut lines, mounted on a laid paper collection sheet. Very nice period hand coloring. Gothic Dutch letterpress on the backside in two columns. / Literature: Rijksmuseum RP-P-OB-2067 -----Conway (1884) and "The guilder compass" (1951). Botke, K. --- Prof. Henri Defoer, history of the woodcuts from the Ludolphus editions. ( Jaarboek voor Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis 24/2017) / Medium: Oldcoloured woodcut /Circa: 1480-1503
Crispijn de Passe - Complete set of Archangels (10) / Description: A complete set of the Archangels in first state. Very very rare. No other completer set found. In the second state the inscription: Crispin de Passe' inv et excudit' was altered wit the 'excudit' erased. The set comprises nine archangels and one title page with 'Pater Omnipotens showing God the Father enthroned on the globe surrounded by clouds and cherubs. In the second state another title page was used with mainly text and two prints were added, one showing Christ as a child, and one showing an angel golding two spheres with Maria and the Angel Gabriel in it. All prints of our first state set signed: Crispin de Passe inv et excudit. / Dimensions: each 14,60 x 10,10 cm / Condition: Excellent early impressions on single sheets of watermarked laid paper with very wide margins. The outer top right corner of most sheets with some faded damp staining. Title etching complete with full plate border and tread margins. A nice complete homogene very rare set. / Literature: Hollstein 295-304, I / II ------------------------------- „Pater Omnipotens“: Depiction of God over the globe in a glory of angels. Writing edge with Latin text „Omnia nos omnes...“.„Throni Zaphkiel“: Depiction of the archangel Zaphkiel holding a palm leave; in the left background, the Egyptian pharaoh and his army crossing the Red Sea; in the right background, the ascension of Christ. Writing edge with Latin text „In mare...“.„Dominationes Zadkiel“: Depiction of the archangel Zadkiel with reversed sword and a cross; in the left background, the sacrifice of Abraham; in the right background, the crucifixion of Christ. Writing edge with Latin text „Parce tuo...“.„Principatvs Camael“: Depiction of the archangel Chamuel with staff; in the left background Jacob wrestling with the angel; in the right background Christ at the Mount of Olives. Writing edge with Latin text „Nos Israel...“.„Potestates Raphael“: Depiction of the archangel Raphael with staff; in the left background Raphael is sent to earth to answer the prayers of Tobit and Sara; in the right background the annunciation to the shepherds. Writing edge with Latin text „Per me carpisiter...“.„Virtvtes Haniel“: Depiction of the archangel Haniel with the crown of thorns; in the left background the mocking of Noah; in the right background Christ crowned with thornes. Writing edge with Latin text „Perdite...“.„Archangeli Michael“: Depiction of the archangel Michael defeating the Satan; in the background scenes from the Last Judgement. Writing edge with Latin text „Luciferum...“.Angeli Gabriel“: Depiction of the archangel Gabriel; in the left background the annunciation; in the right background the archangel Gabriel announcing the birth of St John the Baptist to Zacharias. Writing edge with Latin text „Nuncio Conceptus...“.„Ghervbim Iophiel“: Depiction of the archangel Jophiel with whip and flaming sword; in the left background Jophiel expelling Adam and Eve from paradise; in the right background Christ driving the money changers from the temple. Writing edge with Latin text „Vindicibus...“.„Seraphim Vriel“: Depiction of the archangel Uriel with book and scroll; in the left background Esra kneeling before Uriel; in the right background two disciples meeting Christ on the way to Emmaus. Writing edge with Latin text „Lumine Doctrinae...“. / Medium: Engraving /Circa: 1590-1637
LOCAL INTEREST ANTIQUARIAN BOOK. ROBERTS, George, 'History and Antiquities of the Borough of Lyme Regis and Charmouth', London, Bagster (etc.), 1834. Front board detached and spine weak but present, Map/lithograph present and attached to front board. Rear board becoming detached. Litho. of 'Ichthyosaurus' present. Text block looks to be complete. A rare book.
Society of Upholsterers. The IId. Edition of Genteel Houshold Furniture, In the Present Taste with an addition of several Articles never before Executed, by a Society of Upholsterers, Cabinet-Makers, &c. Containing Upwards of 350 Designs on 120 Copper Plates ... printed for Robt. Sayer, [1765], engraved title-page (dusty) and 120 copper engraved plates, contemporary blue wrappers, crude brown paper reback, some soiling and wear, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:There appear to be several issues of this rare 18th-century pattern book, which was first published in 1760 with 60 plates. Little appears to be known about the Society, but it is thought to have been a group of the most fashionable furniture makers and designers in London. Robert Manwaring probably contributed most of the chair designs (the first 28 plates were reprinted in his Chair-Makers Guide in 1766). Other designs have been attributed to Thomas Johnson, William Ince and John Mayhew, Thomas Chippendale, Matthias Lock and Matthias Darley.
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[Japanese Lilies]. Picture[s] of the various kinds of Japanese Lilies by N. Uchiyama [so titled on upper cover], manuscript, [?Tokyo], late 19th century, 25 full-page ink and watercolour drawings on laid rice paper, entirely uncaptioned and without text, some blank interleaving, original stitched blue wrappers with manuscript paper label to upper cover, slightly rubbed and faded, folio (385 x 275 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. A typed list of all the specimens is included with the lot, identified in a letter sent by Moto’o Shimizu on headed paper of Aichi Prefecture Horticultural Experiment Station, 19 April 1954. The letter to an unidentified recipient begins by stating that ‘It is regrettable that is quite unknown when this book was published’ but speculating late 19th or early 20th century.‘The English title suggests that this catalogue was targeted at nurseries overseas. The manuscript, made on very large paper, was distributed by Uchiyama Nursery, a successful establishment in Sugamo, Tokyo. Uchiyama Cyotaro, the nursery owner in the mid-1800s, introduced many flowers which remain familiar to us today. Among them is ‘Chotaro yuri’, a compact form of Lilium longiflorum with white striped leaves.’ (Flower Obsession. Plant Collecting in East Asia 1600s-1900s. Botanical Art Gallery, 23 April – 23 October 2022, Curated by Michele Rodda, Edited by Yeo Wei Wei, Singapore Botanic Gardens, (2022), copy in a Private Collection, p. 103.
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Murray (Richard William). The Diamond-Field Keepsake for 1873, 1st edition, Cape Town: R. W. Murray, Sen., [1873], 36 pp., red-ruled throughout, mounted oval vignette albumen print portrait of the dedicatee, His Excellency Sir H. Barkly, to title, 7 mounted albumen print photographs [?by Frank M. Beresford], all somewhat faded and one panorama possibly incomplete, a little spotting and browning and a few minor marks, old ownership inscription of Lorna Watson, hinges cracked, original dark blue cloth with gilt-titled and decorated upper cover, some fraying to extremities with loss at head and foot of spine, 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:The photographic plates are captioned: Colesberg Kopje, Staging South Side (2-part panorama, 100 x 265 mm); The Market (87 x 193 mm); Klipdrift, from Pniel (95 x 165 mm, centre section of a larger panorama); Bultfontein, from Du Toit’s Pan Kopje (122 x 190 mm); Du Toit’s Pan (130 x 195 mm); Old De Beer’s (125 x 190 mm); Types of Labour (125 x 190 mm).This rare book, by a South African newspaperman, contains some of the first photographs of the South African diamond fields. The text recounts the early days of Kimberley and includes an account of O'Reilly’s visit to the Van Niekerks' farm where the first diamond was spotted. Not in Mendelssohn.
Very rare and loads of fun for any age, this set of four coloring books from legends of comics, film, and TV will delight you with hours of enjoyment. Included are jim Henson's Muppets Jumbo Coloring Book, The Peanuts Starring Snoopy and the extremely rare Dukes of Hazzard and Big Top Pee Wee color and activities books. Largest book is 11"L x 8.5"WIssued: 1968 - 1988Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear. Unused.
Celebrate (Poor Little Rich Boy) in this fantastic collection of rare 1970s paperbacks. Included are nine issues from the series Best of the Years, Digest Stories, and including first issues of Vacation Digest and Digest Winners. A true find for any Richie Rich fan. Each book measures 6.75"L x 5"W. Issued: c. 1970Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Dive in to Archie Andrew's Gag Bag in this collection of Archie Comics Annual Joke Book. Included are the rare first ever volume 1, number 3, and 30. In 1976, the mega-popular Archies comics illustration team branched out to start Mad House Comics Digest, here we have volumes 2-5. Also included is the ultra rare first ever volume of Little Archie. Each book measures 7"L x 5"W. Issued: 1977 - 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Riverdale High's favorite son Archie Andrews and his gang of misfits were all the rage in the 1970s. Celebrate all of their antics in this collection of Archie Comics Digest and Archie Andrews Where Are You? Included are Archies volume number 24, 27, and 63. Also included is the very rare Double Digest with 256 full color pages. Archie Andrews Where are you number 2 and 6 are here too. Each book measures 7"L x 5"W. Issued: 1977 - 1978Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear. As is. Slight damage to spine.
MICHAEL CRAIG-MARTIN RA (B.1941) ⊕ UNTITLED (GUN)signed, titled, dated and dedicated for Karsten / Michael Craig Martin / Untitled (Gun) / 1997 on the reverseacrylic on canvas 41 x 25.5cm; 16 x 10inunframedProperty from the Estate of Karsten SchubertMichael Craig-Martin depicts everyday items with a nuanced simplicity that exposes the tensions between objects and their representation. His work is distinguished by exceptional draftsmanship, vibrant colour, and uninflected line; intensely visual, it is rooted in an exploration of the relationships between perception, language, and meaning. In the mid-1990s Craig-Martin explored a range of quotidienne objects such as a pair of shoes, a coat hanger or an electric fan, but certain of his selected items from this period are emphatically more loaded such as handcuffs, or the present work (GUN). Born in Dublin, Craig-Martin spent his formative years in the United States, where his family moved in 1946. During the 1960s, he earned a BA and MFA from Yale University School of Art and Architecture, studying alongside Jennifer Bartlett, Brice Marden and Richard Serra (see lot 57). Returning to the United Kingdom in 1966, in 1972 he participated in The New Art, a landmark exhibition of Conceptual art at the Hayward Gallery, London. At Goldsmiths, University of London, where he taught from 1974 to 1988 and from 1994 to 2000, he profoundly influenced a generation of students, including Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas. Craig-Martin was awarded a CBE in 2000 and Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2016.Property from the Estate of Karsten Schubert (lots 53 & 54)IntroductionBorn in Berlin, Karsten Schubert (1961-2019) was a pioneer on the 1980’s London Art scene, opening doors of opportunity to many artists who were associated with the Young British Artist movement (YBAs). He began his career at the Lisson Gallery which, in the early 80’s, was one of the very few London galleries offering space to young undiscovered artistic talent. Inspired to create his own forum for a new generation of art, Karsten sought investment from dealer Richard Salmon, and at the age of 25 established a gallery on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia.His first exhibition featured the work of Alison Wilding and, following on from Damien Hirst’s Freeze show of 1988, he began representing Goldsmith graduates Gary Hume, Michael Landy and Ian Davenport. Karsten typically gave his artists free reign to create as they pleased. In 1992 the exhibition Closing Down saw artist Michael Landy fill shopping trolleys with cheap tat emblazoned with banners: ‘Cor What a Bargain’ and ‘Everything Must Go.’ Equally as outlandish was Anya Gallacio’s project in which she covered the gallery interior with chocolate. Although groundbreaking and inspiring these exhibitions were ultimately uncommercial, Karsten was obliged to relocate to smaller premises on Foley Street and a number of his protégés left him for other representation in London’s popular West End.In 1995, Karsten turned his attention to publishing. Teaming up with Thomas Dane and Charles Asprey, he established Ridinghouse Editions focusing on prints. Later in his career, his literary focus shifted to more academic endeavours and Ridinghouse became a publisher of art history and theory including a number of artist monographs. Karsten's artistic focus also shifted and he concentrated on the works of the likes of Bridget Riley and Tess Jaray from his Lexington Street Gallery in Soho.Loved and admired in the London art world and beyond, in 2015, Schubert was diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer. While recovering from surgery in a suite at Claridge’s, London (his hotel bill was met by two friends) he wrote a semi-autobiographical book, Room 225-6: A Novel. The book was published by Ridinghouse, with the proceeds going towards research into robotic surgery.
ANN-MARIE JAMES (B.1981) ⊕ (i) AS THOUGH SHE WERE STONE OR STRUCK BY THUNDER (ii) THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF PAINTING, PLATE 50 (i) signed and dated Annmarie James 2012 lower right; numbered 1/25 lower left screenprint in colours on Fabriano paper 34.5 x 26.5cm; 13 1/2 x 10 1/2in 39.5 x 31.5cm; 15 1/2 x 12 1/2in (framed) (ii) signed, titled and dated The Observer's Book of Painting, Pl. 50 / 2015, Annmarie James on the endpaper The fourth reprint edition of The Observer's Book of Painting and Graphic Art by William Gaunt, 1976, with hand-colouring in gouache and biro on plate 50, contained in the artist's cloth-covered presentation box with printed title 14.6 x 9.4 x 1.5cm; 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1/2in (book) 20.4 x 25.9 x 3.4cm; 8 x 10 1/2 x 1 1/2in (box) Property from the Estate of Karsten Schubert Ann-Marie James works with classical source materials, appropriating and mutating culturally-defined art historical masterpieces to create an image that is both recognisable and distorted. As Though She Were Stone or Struck by Thunder recalls Bernini's Rape of Proserpine, yet the repetition of figurative elements blended with complex abstract configurations results in a wholly new image that marries baroque iconography with the visual genius of a contemporary mind. In The Observer's Book of Painting James repetitively layers ink and gouache on top of plate 50, an illustration of Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna of the Rocks in the National Gallery, to give way to an abstract composition that, whilst still retaining a memory of Da Vinci's work, negotiates a new visual language. Property from the Estate of Karsten Schubert (lots 53 & 54) Introduction Born in Berlin, Karsten Schubert (1961-2019) was a pioneer on the 1980’s London Art scene, opening doors of opportunity to many artists who were associated with the Young British Artist movement (YBAs). He began his career at the Lisson Gallery which, in the early 80’s, was one of the very few London galleries offering space to young undiscovered artistic talent. Inspired to create his own forum for a new generation of art, Karsten sought investment from dealer Richard Salmon, and at the age of 25 established a gallery on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. His first exhibition featured the work of Alison Wilding and, following on from Damien Hirst’s Freeze show of 1988, he began representing Goldsmith graduates Gary Hume, Michael Landy and Ian Davenport. Karsten typically gave his artists free reign to create as they pleased. In 1992 the exhibition Closing Down saw artist Michael Landy fill shopping trolleys with cheap tat emblazoned with banners: ‘Cor What a Bargain’ and ‘Everything Must Go.’ Equally as outlandish was Anya Gallacio’s project in which she covered the gallery interior with chocolate. Although groundbreaking and inspiring these exhibitions were ultimately uncommercial, Karsten was obliged to relocate to smaller premises on Foley Street and a number of his protégés left him for other representation in London’s popular West End. In 1995, Karsten turned his attention to publishing. Teaming up with Thomas Dane and Charles Asprey, he established Ridinghouse Editions focusing on prints. Later in his career, his literary focus shifted to more academic endeavours and Ridinghouse became a publisher of art history and theory including a number of artist monographs. Karsten's artistic focus also shifted and he concentrated on the works of the likes of Bridget Riley and Tess Jaray from his Lexington Street Gallery in Soho. Loved and admired in the London art world and beyond, in 2015, Schubert was diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer. While recovering from surgery in a suite at Claridge’s, London (his hotel bill was met by two friends) he wrote a semi-autobiographical book, Room 225-6: A Novel. The book was published by Ridinghouse, with the proceeds going towards research into robotic surgery.
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Beckford (William).- [Sale Catalogue] The Valuable Library of Books in Fonthill Abbey (The). A Catalogue of the Magnificent, Rare, and Valuable Library (of 20,000 Volumes)..., [including] The Unique and Splendid Effects of Fonthill Abbey [&] The Pictures and Miniatures at Fonthill Abbey...Which will be Sold by Auction, by Mr.Phillips, together all bound in 1 vol., presentation copy inscribed "with Mr.Phillips' complts to Mr Andrews" in ink at head of first title, engraved frontispiece (foxed), pencil markings and occasional note to book catalogues, the rest ruled in red with prices to the first 143 lots of pictures supplied in manuscript, modern half blue calf, cloth boards a little faded, Phillips, 1823 § Hamilton Palace Libraries (The). [Sale Catalogue] Catalogue of the First [- Fourth] Portion of the Beckford Library, 4 parts in 1 vol., with printed lists of prices and buyers' names bound at end of each part, contemporary half morocco, by J.Leighton, t.e.g., original upper wrappers bound in, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 1882-83 § Clements (H.J.B.) [Sale Catalogue] Catalogue of a Selected Portion of the Well Known Library from Killadoon, Co.Kildare...[including Collection of Books from the Library of William Beckford, of Fonthill], 2 parts in 1 vol., plates, modern half blue calf, original wrappers bound in, Sotheby & Co., 1966, all a little rubbed, 8vo (3) *** The Beckford sale was one of the most famous of the nineteenth century. Beckford's financial resources had diminished and he was forced to sell Fonthill and much of his collection. The sale was entrusted to Christie's and catalogued but before it took place John Farquhar, a Scottish gunpowder-manufacturer, bought the whole estate together with its contents. He then put the contents up for sale at auction with Phillips the following year. Choice items from Beckford's library and art collection had already been removed to his new residence in Lansdowne Terrace, Bath, and were inherited by his son-in-law the 10th Duke of Hamilton, later sold as part of the Hamilton Palace sales from 1882-83 for £86,000. The first item comprises the entire contents of Fonthill offered at auction over thirty-seven days from 23rd September to 29th October, comprising the library, furniture, pictures and prints, with the catalogues bound in order of subject matter rather than chronological order.
![Woman author.- Juvenile.- [Hofland (Barbara)] The History of an Officer's Widow and her young family, first edition, final f.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/03c61e10-fdc6-4836-b646-b23b0115e276/2ddaaba0-2e7f-48c9-8fed-b23b011918f8/468x382.jpg)
Woman author.- Juvenile.- [Hofland (Barbara)] The History of an Officer's Widow and her young family, first edition, final f. blank, lacking half-title, F8 short tear within text without loss, I1 paper flaw within text, just touching a couple of letters recto and with loss of 3 words verso, I2 small paper flaw, just touching 4 letters, without loss of sense, occasional spotting, lightly browned, contemporary calf, gilt, sympathetically rebacked, spine gilt and with red morocco label, corners worn, covers rubbed and scratched, large 12mo, Printed for J. Harris, (successor to E. Newberry), 1809. *** Rare first edition, with only two copies recorded between Library Hub and WorldCat (BL & Trinity, Dublin). Provenance: John Reid, Enfield (19th century prize bookplate and his book label).
Rare Youghal Printing Hayman (Rev. Sam.) Notes and Records of the Ancient Religious Foundations at Youghal, Co. Cork and its Vicinity, 8vo Youghal (John Lindsay) 1854. First Edn., red & bl. title, frontis, & wd. cut illus. thro.-out, orig. cloth with gilt tooled mor. label. Very Scarce; also The Hand-Book for Youghal, 8vo Youghal (W.G. Field) 1896, wrappers. (2)
Rare Collection of Irish Travel Interest Co. Limerick: Adare (Viscount) The Shamrock Coach, and The Thomond Coach, Two rare travel advertising Posters (mounted on card), for the above, listing pick-up stops, times of departure and arrival, and fare table, between Rathkeale, Croagh, Adare, Patrickswell & Limerick (Cruise's Hotel). Together with books of original tickets 1/-, 1/6, 2/-1, 2/6, 3/- & 5/-, and an original Shamrock Coach Parcel Book, unused. All printed by Geo. McKern & Sons, Limerick. As a coll. Ex. Rare. (1) * A delightful collection of rare social record.
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor. Registration number: V968 ROC. MIleage: 88,140. Finished in rare metallic Linarite blue. Spec includes: Full heated black leather interior. Leather steering wheel, Carbon fibre inserts, Alloy wheels, Climate control with air conditioning, Cruise control, Original Mercedes CD stereo system. Electric windows and mirrors, Remote central locking, Airbags, Standard alarm and immobiliser system, Electric hard top convertible roof. The car comes with 2 x remote keys, Owners book pack manuals and a stamped service history. Old previous MOT's and service history receipts dating back to 2001. Long MOT until 10th of May 2025 with no advisory information on the last MOT. This is not your usual rusty SLK. It is very clean condition inside and out and drives superbly being a low mileage example. Mercedes SLK R170 models are now becoming increasingly popular as a usable classic Mercedes convertible. Quinten Wilson recently published an article saying what a good buy they are and only going to increase in value. Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT. Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 10th of December. If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbanks can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Viewing days: Saturday 30th of November: 10am - 2pm, Monday 2nd of December: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 3rd of December: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 4th of December: 9am-5pm, Thursday 5th of December: 9am-5pm, Friday 6th of December: 9am-5pm, Monday 9th of December: 9am - 5pm and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 10th of December.
A true gentleman’s carriage, superbly appointed throughout and classically presented in Beluga Black. The Arnage was the last of a long line of hand-built Bentleys, exhibiting craftsmanship skills for which Bentley had long been famedThe re-engineered 6.75-litre R-R V8 in the Arnage 'T' generates a substantial 450bhp and an amazing 645lbs/ft of torque, in no small part accredited to the twin-Garratt T3 turbochargers, an improved cylinder head gasket design and Bosch Motronic management systemDating from 2003, this Arnage T is stylishly presented in Beluga Black with matching diamond-quilted leather upholstery adorned with silver 'Winged-B' motifs, dark wood veneers and engine-turned aluminium inserts to the dashboard and door capsIt's running and driving well, superbly appointed throughout and accompanied by its original book packWith a new list price of some £160,000, this car today represents incredible value for money and is a rare opportunity to buy one of the last 'proper' BentleysLittle can compare to a Bentley when it comes to fit and finish and we strongly advise and welcome your early inspection to fully appreciate the opportunity on offer Specification Make: BENTLEY Model: ARNAGE T Year: 2003 Chassis Number: SCBLF34F53CH09429 Registration Number: Y28 AET Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: TT104590 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 98500 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Beluga Black HideClick here for more details and images
A rare, Year 2000, Cooper Sport with just over 20,000 miles from new. The penultimate limited-edition of the classic Mini Cooper was the 'Rover Mini Cooper Sport' with around 2,200 built between March and October 2000Externally they could be distinguished by their muscular stance with flared wheel arches and 13" sports alloy wheels, four spot lamps and platinum-coloured roof and bonnet stripesThe Sport also featured an updated interior with stylish nickel-silver and black leather trim, drilled and polished alloy door and window handles, and a Sport dash in turned alloy silver and black finishFinished in BRG, this example has been with our vendor since 2019 and was enjoyed by four previous keepers, covering just 20,153 miles from newNew inner and outer sills were fitted in 2017 and it was fully Waxoyled underneath at the same timeThe most recent service was on 24/03/2022 @19,852 miles and the current MOT is valid until May 2025 (No Advisories)Original stamped service book present with MOT Certificates dating back to 2005, handbooks and both sets of keys Specification Make: ROVER Model: MINI COOPER SPORT Year: 2000 Chassis Number: SAXXNPAZE1D187922 Registration Number: X587 UDN Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 12A2LK70399480 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 20153 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Registration: CW03EFR VIN: WDB2153752A036359 Mileage Showing: 66,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 23/07/20255 litre V8 engineRare colourLow mileageFirst registered March 2003 this 5 litre V8 model finished in rare Chromaflare paintwork a colour rarely seen on a CL model and taken from the Mercedes/Mayback colour palette. Showing just 66,000 miles and MOT till July next year. Sold with 2 keys as well as original book pack including service book containing 10 stamps as well as invoices for servicing and maintenance. Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start upGUIDE PRICE £5,000 - £6,000
Adams (Douglas) The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, first edition, signed by the author on title, marginal toning, original printed wrappers, light fading to spine, rubbing to spine tips, 8vo, Pan Books, 1980.*** The true first edition of the second book in the Hitch-Hiker's series, rare signed.
McCoy (Horace) No Pockets in a Shroud, first edition, endpapers browned, original cloth lettered in red, top edge stained red, some fore-edge spotting, otherwise a fine example of the cloth, 1937 § Flynt (Josiah) The Rise of Ruderick Clowd, first edition, original pictorial cloth, lightly rubbed, 1904; and 8 others, mysterious fiction, 8vo (10) *** The first is the author's rare second book following his debut novel They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.
Chandler (Raymond) Playback, dedication proof copy belonging to Chandler's agent/lover Helga Greene, Helga Greene Literary Agency stamp on half-title, annotations presumably in Helga's hand for printer directions and the odd correction, spine rubbed and splitting along joints, 1958; and a proof of Raymond Chandler Speaking, also with the agency stamp on title and signed by one of the editors, 1962, proof copies, original wrappers, covers spotted and discoloured, 8vo (2) *** A rare proof/dedication/agent's copy of Chandler's last novel.After Chandler's wife Cissy died in 1954, Chandler took to alcohol and fell into a deep depression. His personal life was both helped and complicated after a few years when he and his literary agent Helga Greene became lovers, and rumours suggested at least attraction to other women in his life, namely Sonia Orwell (George Orwell's widow), and Natasha Spender (Stephen Spender's wife) and his secretary Jean Fracasse.The printed dedication is to both Helga and Jean - a parting gift before he died in March the following year, foreshadowing the fallout between the two women over his estate. Greene inherited his $60,000 estate, after prevailing in the 1960 lawsuit filed by Jean who contested Chandler's holographic codicil to his will, written four weeks before he died. Following Greene's success in the courts, Helga hired Kathrine Sorley Walker and Dorothy Gardiner to compile Chandler's letters, essays and unfinished novel into a book, Raymond Chandler Speaking. Walker worked for Greene's literary agency for 25 years, until Greene's death. All together a duo of fascinating publication history from the celebrated, if often romantically provocative Raymond Chandler.
Papus, 'The Tarot of the Bohemians, the most Ancient Book in the World, for the use of Initiates' - translated from the French by A. P. Morton, illustrated with plates and woodcuts, a rare early translated edition published by George Redway, London, 1896, illustrated with plates and woodcuts, bound in the original publisher's cloth with gilt decoration (1 book)
Four: Sergeant James Addis, 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers, who was wounded in the left arm at the assault of Delhi Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (J. Addis, 2nd Eur. Regt.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Corpl. Jas. Addis, 2nd European Bengal Fusrs.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Serjt. J. Addis, 2nd Eurn. Bengal Fusrs.); Indian Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, anchor reverse (Sergt. James Addis 2d Eurn. Bengal Fusrs. 16th Octr. 1860) suspension repaired on second which no longer swivels, edge bruising and contact marks, toned, generally good fine or better and a rare group (4) £1,800-£2,200 --- James Addis was born at Clanes, Worcestershire, and attested for the Honourable Company’s Service (Infantry) at London on 30 April 1841, aged 18 years 4 months, a baker by trade. He served 23 years 185 days, including 20 years 9 months in the East Indies, was promoted to Corporal on 25 October 1852 and to Sergeant on 23 June 1854. He Volunteered for General Service in H.M. 104th Regiment Bengal Fusiliers on 17 February 1861, and was discharged in consequence of having been admitted to pension by G.G.O. No. 768 of 7 August 1862. ‘His character is good, he was in receipt of 2d per diem G.C. Pay previous to his promotion to Sergeant, his name has never been entered in the Regimental Defaulters Book, he is in possession of a Silver Medal for Good Conduct and Long Service. He has never been tried by Court Martial. Was wounded thro left arm by musket shot on 14 September 1857 at the assault of Delhi.’ Sold with original 1971 bill of sale from Spink & Son, together with copied medal roll extracts for the first three and copied discharge papers.
Percier, Charles, 1764-1838, and Fontaine, Pierre François Léonard, 1762-1853, Palais, maisons, et autres édifices modernes, dessinés à Rome, folio, with bookplate monogrammed P H-J for Philip Hewat-Jaboor and paper label for A.E. CHAMBELLAN Papetier. Rue du Bouloi No. 1., Paris: Chez les auteurs, au Louvre et P. Didot l'ainé, imprimeur-librairie, 1798Provenance: Property from the Private Estate of Philip Hewat-Jaboor. Footnotes: Note: This was the first book to introduce the Empire Style with its mixture of Roman, Greek, Italian, and Egyptian elements. Percier and Fontaine were Napoleon and Josephine's primary architects, and their work was inspired during a stay in Rome just after Percier had won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1786. The plates are of interior views, details, and exterior elevations to gardens. This is the second edition, published in the same year as the first, with only a slightly different title-page, and complete with the rare subscribers’ list. Millard I, 133; cf. Berlin Ornamentstichsammlung 2733 ; Cicognara 3822 (eds. 1798).
CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). An Outcast of the Islands, London, 1896, 8vo, title printed in red and black (some light spotting to a few leaves), original green cloth gilt. FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S SECOND NOVEL, FIRST ISSUE. RARE.CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924). An Outcast of the Islands. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. 8vo (205 x 132mm). Advertisement for "Almayer's Folly" on the verso of the first blank, half title with publisher's advertisement on the verso, title printed in red and black (some light spotting to a few leaves). Original green cloth, the spine lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (some very light staining, corners a little bumped). Provenance: The Property of a Collector; Arthur T. Cummings (later pencil signature to the front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S SECOND NOVEL, FIRST ISSUE, with "this" for "their" in line 31 of p.26, "absolution" for "ablution" in line 12 of p.110, p.129 mispaginated, and with "hate" for "fate" in line 26 of p.356. Cagle A2a; Ehrsam p.293; Keating 4; Smith 2; Wise 2: "In a copy of the First Edition of An Outcast of the Islands Mr. Conrad has written: 'Before beginning this book I hesitated whether I should go on writing or not. Edward Garnett's remark "you have the temperament, you have the style - why not write?" tipped the scale.'" RARE.
"MAC ORLAN, Pierre" (1882-1970). Boutiques, Paris, 1925, coloured lithographed frontispiece, title and 36 fine plates by L. Boucher, FINELY BOUND BY GEORGES LEROUX. FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 169 OF 520 COPIES. With another BOUND BY LEROUX. RARE. (2)"MAC ORLAN, Pierre" (pseudonym of Pierre DUMARCHEY, 1882-1970, writer), Lucien BOUCHER (1889-1971, illustrator) & Georges LEROUX (1922-99, binder). Boutiques. Paris: Editions Marcel Seheur, 1925. 4to (226 x 190mm). Half title, coloured lithographed frontispiece, title and 36 fine coloured lithographed plates of Parisian shopfronts by Lucien Boucher (plates lightly offset onto the text). FINELY BOUND BY GEORGES LEROUX in full polished fuschia morocco, 2 motifs of 4 and 6 circles of onlaid brown marbled calf on each cover, onlaid title to spines, gilt edges, felt-lined chemise, original wrappers bound in, stamped "Leroux ... 1990". FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 169 OF 520 COPIES "SUR ARCHES". "Boutiques paired the jewel-like illustrations of Lucien Boucher with the surreal text of Pierre Mac Orlan. Snapped up by collectors, Boutiques sold out on publication and is a classic of the art deco period. The book was also coveted by artists, including Eric Ravilious, whose High Street (1938) owes a great debt to Boucher's style" (from the introduction to Mainstone Press's 2023 facsimile reprint of the present first edition). With the same author's, artist's and binder's Boutiques de la Foire (Paris, 1926, 4to, coloured lithographed frontispiece, title and 36 fine coloured lithographed plates of Parisian fairground rides and stalls by Lucien Boucher, FINELY BOUND BY GEORGES LEROUX in full polished blue morocco, with an identical design to the first named work, stamped "Leroux ... 1990" (both chemise spines lightly rubbed and scuffed). FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 373 OF 545 COPIES. These companion works, contained in a double slipcase, bring together the varied talents of the French novelist, surrealist and song-writer "Pierre Mac Orlan" (one of many pseudonyms of Pierre Dumarchey); French artist, cartoonist and writer Lucien Boucher; and Georges Leroux, one of the most accomplished and original French bookbinders of the 20th-century. BOTH WORKS ARE RARE. Talvart & Place Bibliographie des Auteurs Modernes de Langue Française (1801-1975) XII, p.363. (2)
![MOVABLE BOOK. – Clifton BINGHAM. Playtime Surprises for the Children. London: Ernest Nister, [circa 1899.] 4to (225 x 214mm.)](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/7db59910-33c2-4d56-b765-b22d009bfb0f/fa96ab7e-f2d2-455a-9bc2-b2300104ebc5/468x382.jpg)
MOVABLE BOOK. – Clifton BINGHAM. Playtime Surprises for the Children. London: Ernest Nister, [circa 1899.] 4to (225 x 214mm.) 6 spherical chromolithographed movable (‘dissolving’) plates with ribbons, illustrations in the text. (Browning, slight chipping to leave edges.) Original cloth-backed paper-covered pictorial boards (extremities lightly rubbed). Note: rare. All parts in original working order. Provenance: ‘Bryan’ (ink name to front pastedown).
HERMÈS; a 100% silk cream, light blue and gold La Comtesse de Ségur scarf, designed by Philippe Dumas (grandson of the founder and owner of Hermès in 1982), the scarf is thought to be rare and depicts several vignettes capturing scenes from the beloved children's book by Sophie Rostopchine, 90 x 90cm.Condition Report: The scarf is in a fair condition, with some small stains to the edging in places.
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