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A Kerry Footballer [Signed by Author] O'Connell, Mick Published by The Mercier Press, Cork and Dublin, 1974. An exceptionally rare book particularly as a Hardcover First edition.

The Cliff Scenery of South-Western Donegal. detailed notices of St. John's Point, Killybegs, Sliabh-Laig and Glen Head County Donegal with a rare variety of local legends and historical annotations by Kinnfaela. [T.C. McGinley] Four Masters Press. 2000 limited edition reprint of the 1867 first edition, reset, eight colour plates. quarter leather, marbled boards and marbled endpapers, in matching slipcase. Lovely book

(Strübi,H.: Arithmetica, ein neu künstlich Rechenbuoch mit der Zipher, darinn die Anfänge und Gründ der Rechenkunst im Gantzen und Gebrochnen auffs klärlichest unnd verständtlichest dargethon sind. Zürich, Wolff 1599). Kl.8°. 7 (von 8) nn., 127 (von 128) num. Bl. Ldr. d. Zt. (Berieb. u. best.). VD 16, S 9750. Vischer N 100. - Seltenes Rechenbüchlein, in einer Bearbeitung von Caspar Reutlinger (Rütlinger). - Es fehlen der Titel u. das le. Bl. Starke Gebrauchsspuren, durchgehend wasserrandig, gekauft wie besichtigt. - Rare arithmetic book, in an arrangement by Caspar Reutlinger. Contemporary leather (rubbed and bumped). Lacking title and the last sheet. Severly worn, bought as seen.

Savoy Hours, Die.: The Savoy Hours. Les Heures de Savoy. New Haven, Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 390. Faksimile Luzern, Quaternio Verlag (2017). 8° (Faksimile) Orig.-Maroquinlederband mit reicher Rücken- u. Deckelvergoldung in Leinenkassette. Eines von 680 num. Exemplaren. - "Die Savoy Hours bzw. der Teil, der nach fast 600 Jahren von ihnen übriggeblieben ist, begeistert den Betrachter mit herrlichster Buchmalerei. Wunderbare Farben, funkelndes Gold, elegante Proportionen. In den 50 Miniaturen agieren feingliedrige Figuren vor abwechslungsreichen Hintergründen, die durch goldene Gitter, Linien, Rauten, Ranken und Quadrate verziert sind. Vom Werkstattnachfolger des berühmten Pariser Buchmalers Jean Pucelle wurden sie geschaffen. Buchkunst, die bis heute fasziniert und Begehrlichkeiten weckt! Als bibliophiles Buchobjekt kommen die Savoy Hours in einem goldgeprägten Gewand daher das prächtigste Fragment eines verlorenen Meisterwerks" (Roger S. Wieck, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York). - Hint. Innendeckel mit aufgeklebt. Zettel: Gift Yale University Library.

A FINE, RARE ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL, OPAL AND DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1900Designed as two opposing dragonflies, wings set with plique-à-jour green enamel and eyes applied with brilliant-cut diamonds, joining at the centre by two collet-set marquise-shaped opal cabochons, mounted in 18K gold, with maker’s mark ‘Sté F (or E) L’ with a scale as a symbol between letters within horizontal lozenge, French assay mark, with case, ring size LFor a photo of the ring please see plate 121 in the ‘Art Nouveau Jewelry’ book by Vivienne Becker, published in 1985.Condition Report:Opals with red, green and blue play-of-colourDiamonds bright and livelyEnamel in good conditionStamped with French assay marks of the eagle head for 18K goldWith maker’s mark ‘Sté F (or E) L’ with a scale as a symbol between letters within horizontal lozengeNormal signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 7.5gAccompanied by case

‘Happy’ a very rare Steiff brown-tipped mohair Teddy Bear, circa 1926, with unusually large glass eyes, with white curly mohair with brown tipping, large clear and black glass eyes with brown backs, pronounced muzzle, brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with felt pads, hump, large growler and FF underscored button ear —24in. (61cm.) high (some fading to brown topping, minimal thinning and a few tiny spots to felt); with string of pearls, crochet collar and self-published book by Rosemary and Paul Volpp ‘The Happy-est Bear - A Biography’, signed and dedicated to Ian Pout - starring on the cover and page 45 of The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book - Happy made headline news when she sold for a world record sum of £55,000 at Sotheby’s 1989; she became so famous, her buyers Rosemary and Paul Volpp then travelled the world with her raising money for charity, until Ian Pout bought the Volpp's remaining collection in 2020

A rare Strunz Teddy Bear muff with photo of original owner Janie Simpson, circa 1908, with golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and claws, swivel head, broad flat body with jointed arms, hand hole either side of body with striped blue and white cloth lining and two brass hooks for hanging cord —13in. (33cm.) high; a studio photograph by J. Jolly, Carnoustie, Scotland of the owner and her mother with this bears and letter of provenance (bald spots, general wear and thinning, mouth stitched in pink repaired pads and back restuffed) - this bear features on page 19 of The Ultimate Teddy Bear book by Pauline Cockerill - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 20

A rare British Jazzer gramophone dancing Teddy Bear, circa 1920, with golden mohair head, hands and feet, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, wooden square body with wire limbs with circular hands and feet with cotton pads, original blue cotton suit and metal attachment on back to hook onto wire arm from gramophone, so as the record plays the bear dances on the disc — (some wear and fading); and a Brunswick 78rpm of the Teddy Bear’s Picnic (cracked) - lot 191 from Bonhams The Cotswold Teddy Bear Museum Wednesday 1st March 1995 and the original tag is included - there is a known similar Dean’s Rag Book Mickey Mouse toy, so could this possibly be Dean’s? - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 21

‘Fuchsia’, a rare Dean’s Rag Book Co bright pink mohair Teddy Bear, 1920s, with blue and black glass eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and five claws, large ears, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet pads, card lined feet, hump and inoperative growler —22in. (56cm.) high (bald spot on right arm, other small thinning areas, slight fading and general wear) - see Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 32

A rare Marie Robischon first-ever leather artist Teddy Bear, circa 1994, of beige leather, black boot button eyes, black stitched mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with light brown leather pads, lace up front, hump, leather lederhosen, floral printed scarf and leather label on back of head —13 ½in. (34.5cm.) high; and Robin the Bear, Marie’s book where this bear is included, page 50 and 51, printed by Verlag Marianne Cieslik

GAGARIN YURI: (1934-1968) Soviet cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space, travelling on Vostok 1, 12th April 1961. A rare book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Doroga v Kosmos - Zapiski letika-kosmonavta SSSR (´Road to Space - Notes of a USSR´s pilot-cosmonaut´), First Edition published in Russian text by Izdatel stvo ´Pravda´, Moscow, 1961. The volume features numerous images and illustrations as well as a foreword by Nikolai Kamanin, manager of the Soviet space programme with the responsibility of selecting Gagarin for the flight on Vostok 1, and recounts the story of the modest young man from humble beginnings, and his path from a war-torn Russia, through his work as a mechanic and later an aviator, to his epoch making journey into space. Signed by Gagarin in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the front free endpaper with an inscription in Russian to Vladimir Petrovich Konobeev and dated at London, 14th July 1961 in Gagarin´s hand. Bound in the publisher´s original cloth and accompanied by the dust jacket. A rare signed presentation copy of Gagarin´s memoir, dated just a few months after his historic spaceflight, and with an interesting association. Some light age wear, largely to the edges of the dust jacket, ond one bump to the upper right corner of the front board. About VGYuri Gagarin visited the United Kingdom three months after his Vostok 1 mission as part of a world tour. On 14th July 1961 (the same day that the present book was signed) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip hosted Gagarin and a Soviet delegation to breakfast at Buckingham Palace. A total of sixteen people attended the reception, including Nikolai Kaminin, the Soviet ambassador to London Alexander Soldatov, and his deputy, Soviet assistant air attache Vladimir Petrovich Konobeev, to whom Gagarin inscribed the present book.

MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS: (1756-1791) Composer from the Electorate of Salzburg, a child prodigy, widely considered the greatest classical music composer of all time. Mozart died at the early age of 35 years, leaving his legacy for posterity, including masterpieces in all musical genre. An exceptionally rare and important A.L.S., Wolfgang Amadé Mozart, one page (with a postscript occupying the upper half of the second page of the bifolium), 4to, Vienna, 26th April 1783, to [Jean-Georges] Sieber (´Monsieur!´), in German. Mozart writes to the music publisher Sieber to offer him some compositions, and also confirms that he is currently at work on six quartets, ´Es sind nun bereits 2 Jahre daß ich in Wien bin; - Sie werden vermuthlich wissen von meinen Sonaten auf Piano forte mit Begleitung einer Violin, welche ich hier bey Artaria und Compagnie habe Stechen lassen; - da ich aber mit dem hiesigen Stiche nicht allzusehr zufrieden bin, und wenn ich es auch wäre, Meinem LandsManne in Paris auch einmal wieder möchte etwas zukommen lassen ´ (Translation: ´ It has now been two years since I came to Vienna; you probably know about my sonatas for pianoforte with the accompaniment of a violin, which I had published here by Artaria and Company; however, since I am not very satisfied with the local engraving, and even if I were, I would also like to send something to my compatriot in Paris again´), continuing ´ wieder möchte etwas zukommen lassen, so mache ihnen hiemit zu wissen daß ich 3 Clavier-Concerte fertig habe, welche mit ganzem orchester als mit oboen und Horn – wie auch nur à quatro, können producirt werden´ (Translation: ´so I hereby inform you that I have three piano concertos that can be performed with a full orchestra, with oboes and horns, or just à quatro;´), explaining that Artaria would again like to engrave them, but instead offering Sieber the privilege, ´ ich will ihnen also, um alle weitläufigkeit zu vermeiden, den geringsten Preis sagen; - die geben mir 30 Lousid’or dafür, und damit ist unser Handel gemacht´ (Translation: ´so, to avoid any further discussion, I will give them to you for the lowest price; – you give me 30 Louis d'or for them, and that is the end of our business´). Mozart then proceeds to inform Sieber that he is presently engaged on another musical project, which the composer evidently regards as being highly important, and would become the famous ´Haydn´ Quartets, which he also offers to the publisher, ´schreibe ich nun a 6 quartetten auf 2 violin, viola und Baßo – wenn sie Diese auch Stechen wollen so gieb ich sie ihnen auch. – mit diesen bin ich aber nicht so wohlfeil – diese 6 quarten kann ich unter 50 Louis d‘or nicht geben´ (Translation: ´ I am now writing a set of 6 quartets for two violins, viola and bass – if you also want to engrave these, I will give them to you as well – However, I cannot let these go as cheaply – I cannot let you have these 6 quartets for under 50 Louis d'or´). The composer asks Sieber to send a reply if he is prepared to accept the offer and undertake the printing, adding that he will be able to provide an address in Paris where the music could be collected in exchange for Sieber´s payment. In his postscript Mozart requests that Sieber, ´belieben sie nur über ihren Brief eine Adresse Couvert zu machen mit folgender Adresse: A: Monsieur Monsieur Le Baron Raymund de Wetzlar a Vienne auf der hohen Brücke im kleinen Harbonsteinschen Haue´ (Translation: ´ Please put your letter in an envelope with the following address: A: Monsieur Monsieur Le Baron Raymund de Wetzlar a Vienne on the high bridge in the small Harbonstein house´). With integral address leaf (´Monsieur Sieber, Editeur de Musique, rue St: honoré, à l´hotel d´Aliger, Paris´) bearing two postal cancellations and lacking the original seal (circular area of paper loss and a lengthy, neat split to the central horizontal fold). A letter of salient content in which Mozart not only makes reference to his sonatas for violin and piano, and his pianoforte concertos, but also writes of having commenced composing what would become to be known as the ´Haydn´ quartets. Some very light, minor staining to the centre right area of the letter and with a few small, minor tears and light creasing to the edges, none of which majorly detract from the overall appearance of the letter, the text of which remains bold. About VGJean-Georges Sieber (1738-1822) German-born French musician and music publisher. Following his marriage in 1770 to Marie-Julie Regnault, who was trained in music engraving, Sieber began his publishing activities, initially publishing works by composers of German origin. These included over fifty symphonies and numerous chamber works by Joseph Haydn, as well as Mozart´s Symphony No. 31 in D major (K.297/300a), better known as the ´Paris Symphony´. It may have been the first of Mozart´s symphonies to be published when Sieber released their edition in 1779.Baron Raimund Wetzlar von Plankenstern (1752-1810) provided Mozart with free accommodation in Vienna from December 1782 to February 1783 and also became the composer´s patron, providing financial assistance including the removal costs and rent for Mozart´s next residence. Wetzlar von Plankenstern was Godfather to Mozart´s first son, Raimund Leopold. It was in the home of Wetzlar von Plankenstern in Spring 1783, at the time of the present letter, that Mozart first met the opera librettist Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) who wrote the libretti for three of Mozart´s most celebrated operas: The Marriage of Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787) and Cosi fan tutte (1790). Artaria & Co. was founded in Vienna in 1770 and became one of the most important music publishing firms of the late 18th and 19th century, associated with many leading names of the classical era.  During his lifetime Artaria was Mozart´s principal publisher (despite the disparaging remarks Mozart makes in the present letter).The sonatas which Mozart first refers to in his letter represent the initial work of his ´mature sonatas´, in particular Violin Sonata No. 17 in C Major (K.296) which had been composed in March 1778 and was first published in 1781 as part of the composer´s Opus 2 collection.The three piano concertos Mozart next makes reference to are Piano Concerto No. 11 in F Major (K.413), Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major (K.414), and Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major (K.415). The content of the present letter has been published in numerous books, one of the earliest occasions being in July 1921 when it appeared in the Bulletin Français de la Société internationale de musique. At the time the letter was only known by a facsimile copy, the original assumed to have been lost, and is now being offered at auction for the first time, having been located in the archives of a distinguished French family. One of the most important autograph letters of Mozart to have appeared at auction in recent years.Only twenty-five autograph letters by Mozart (several of them incomplete, and most written to his father or other relatives) are recorded in the Auction and Book Sales Archive (ABSA), which incorporates the records of American Book Prices Current (ABPC), as having been sold at auction since 1978.OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED - PLEASE CONTACT IAA EUROPE DIRECTLY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

ALEXANDER III: (c.1100/05-1181) Pope of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States 1159-81. An extraordinary and exceptionally rare D.S. by Pope Alexander III, and countersigned by eleven cardinals including two future Popes, Lucius III (c.1100-1185) Pope of the Catholic Church 1181-85, Gregory VIII (c.1100/05-1187) Pope of the Catholic Church from October - December 1187, and Celestine III (c-1105-1198) Pope of the Catholic Church 1191-98, one page (vellum), large folio (approximately 59 x 70 cm), dated 25th May 1163, in Latin. The manuscript document, a Great Bulla, is written in a neat Caroline miniscule hand, retaining some forms of curialis script (with exagerrated ascenders and descenders), and opens with tightly compressed, elongated calligrahic letterforms, beginning with the Pope´s name, Alexander, and continuing with the formal preamble. The Bulla represents a Privilegium (Solemn Privilege), the most solemn form of papal bull, for Godescal, Abbot of Saint Bertin, near Saint-Omer, in northern France, and confirms the independence of the Abbey from the Abbey of Cluny and all its other privileges. At the conclusion of the body of text (ending with the declartion of affirmation Amen) appears the circular sign manual, or rota, of Pope Alexander III, with a cross in his hand to the upper edge, the centre of the two concentric circles with the names of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, as well as the Pope (´Alexander pp III´), and also featuring his device, or motto, ´Demonstra mihi vias tuas Domine´ (´Oh Lord, show me your ways´) written within the outer circle. This is followed by the Pope´s name, Ego Alexander Catholice Eccle[sie] Ep[iscopu]s, and abbreviated subscripsi, (´I, Alexander, bishop of the Catholic Church, have subscribed´), the initial letter E inked in the hand of the Pope (a practice begun by Alexander III). To the right of the Pope´s name appears the elaborate Bene Valete (´Fare well´) monogram. Immediately beneath appear the countersignatures of eleven cardinals including the future Lucius III (´Ego Hubaldus....´, as Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia), the future Gregory VIII (´Ego Albertus....´, as Cardinal-Priest of San Lorenzo in Lucina), and the future Celestine III (´Ego Jacintud....´, as Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria in Cosmedin). Each of the names of the cardinals, in a number of different hands, are preceded by crosses and conclude with abbreviated subscripsi. The final line of text, just above the plica, identifies the scribe as the sub-deacon and notary Cardinal Hermannus. The original leaden seal is no longer present, although two central holes to the plica remain, indicating where the bulla would have originally been affixed by silk cords. Documents bearing the signatures of four Popes of the medieval period are of the utmost rarity and very seldom appear at auction. Some light age wear, particularly to the folds, and minor staining as is to be expected, although overall in a fine state of preservation considering the age of the Great Bulla. About VGGodescal was the Abbot of Saint Bertin from 1163-76. The Benedictine monastic abbey was founded in the 7th century and soon became one of the most influential monasteries in northern Europe. The abbey ceased to flourish after the 13th century, although it survived until its closure during the French Revolution. Today the abbey stands in ruins, owing to a partial demolition ordered in 1830 and later damage sustained in shelling during World War II.Alexander III became Pope of the Catholic Church in 1159 following a contested election, with several rivals instead claiming the papacy. He was thus forced to spend much of his pontificate away from Rome, enjoying the favour and protection of King Louis VII by taking refuge and living at Sens, in north-central France, between 1163 and 1165.During Alexander´s reign the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, who had been crowned King of Italy, and proclaimed Emperor (by Alexander´s predecessor, Pope Adrian IV) in 1155, gave his support to the antipope Victor IV. On 13th February 1160 Victor IV excommunicated Alexander III and, upon receiving the news the following month, the Pope retaliated by excommunicating both Victor IV and Frederick I Barbarossa. In 1161 King Geza II of Hungary recognised Alexander III as the rightful Pope and his legitimacy began to gather strength, the Kings of France and England also recognising his authority. In 1163 Alexander III summoned clergy and prelates from England, France, Italy, and Spain to the Council of Tours to address, among other matters, the unlawful division of ecclesiastical benefices, clerical usury, and lay possession of tithes.Alexander III´s pontificate is particularly noted for his papal bull Non parum animus noster, issued in 1171 or 1172 in which he gave papal sanction to the crusades against pagans in Northern Europe, promising remission of sin for those who fought there, and thereby legitimising the widespread use of forced conversion. The Pope also humbled King Henry II of England for the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170, to whom he was unusually close, later canonizing Becket in 1173. This was the second English saint canonized by Alexander, the first being Edward the Confessor in 1161. Through the papal bull Manifestis Probatum of 23rd May 1179, Alexander recognised the right of Count Afonso Henriques to declare himself King of Portugal, which represented a significant step in the process of Portugal becoming a recognised independent Kingdom.Alexander III died in August 1181, just one week short of twenty-two years since his election, the longest papacy since Adrian I in the 8th century.Lucius III had enjoyed a long career as a papal diplomat before being elected as Pope in 1181. His pontificate, like that of Alexander III´s, was marked by conflicts with the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, and his subsequent exile from Rome. In 1185 Lucius III began preparations for the Third Crusade in answer to the appeals of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem. Before they could be completed, Lucius III passed away in Verona in November 1185. Gregory VIII served as Pope for just two months, from October to December 1187, after having had a long diplomatic career as Apostolic Chancellor. He was notable in his brief reign for reconciling the Papacy with the estranged Holy Roman Empire, and for issuing the papal bull Audita tremendi, calling for the Third Crusade following the Battle of Hattin.Celestine III had a strained relationship with several monarchs including Emperor Henry VI, whom he threatened to excommunicate for keeping King Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) imprisoned, King Tancred of Sicily and King Alfonso IX of Leon. The Pope condemned the latter for their marriage to Theresa of Portugal and, in 1196, excommunicated Alfonso IX for allying with the Almohad Caliphate while making war on Castile. In December 1196 Celestine III issued a papal bull acknowledging the possessions of the Teutonic Knights. An exceedingly rare and especially early document; the Auction and Book Sales Archive (ABSA), which incorporates the records of American Book Prices Current (ABPC), lists only one other papal bull signed by Alexander III (dated 1181) as having appeared at auction in almost thirty years.

BROSSOLETTE PIERRE: (1903-1944) French journalist, politician, and a major hero of the French Resistance during World War II. A rare A.L.S., Pierre Brossolette, one page (folding letter card stationery), 8vo, Royan, 27th August 1930, to Monsieur G. Pelletier (´Mon bon maitre´), in French. Brossolette states ´Ce n´est pas la flem, mais un tas de travail idiot accumule tout ce mois d´aout qui m´a empeche de vous ecrire´ (Translation: ´It's not laziness, but a heap of silly work accumulated throughout August that has prevented me from writing to you´) and explains ´J´ai fait beaucoup de copie pour une foule de revues, acheve un bouquin pour Pomaret, assure le permanence rue Oudinot. L´amitie a souffert de tout cela et je m´en excuse´ (Translation: ´I've done a lot of copying for a host of magazines, finished a book for Pomaret, been on duty at the rue Oudinot. Friendship has suffered from all this and I apologise´), further remarking ´L´activite "ministerielle" demeure toujours aussi vague et incoordonnee. Il "tient" plus que jamais aux projets qui nous sont chers. Nous savons tout cela. Et ca devient plutot exasperant´ (Translation: ´The ‘ministerial’ activity remains as vague and incoordinated as ever. He is more ‘keen’ than ever on the projects that are dear to us. We know all that. And it's getting rather exasperating´) and asking if Pelletier will be in Paris in early September. Hand addressed by Brossolette to the verso. Autograph letters of Brossolette are rare as a result of his death by suicide at the age of 40 during World War II, an action he decided to take fearing that, having been taken into custody by the security service of the SS, he would reveal the lengths of the French Resistance networks under torture. VG

ROUSSEAU JEAN-JACQUES: (1712-1778) French Writer and Philosopher. Very rare Autograph instructions and corrections in the hand of Rousseau, relating to the edition of "Letters Written from the Mountain" (1762-65). A cleanly written A.L., one page, 4to, n.p., n.d. [22nd November 1764], in French. An excellent autograph letter by Rousseau, referring to the last works he wrote for publication during his lifetime, including four paragraphs, the first entitled `Fautes nécessaires à corriger´ ("Mistakes which need to be corrected"), stating in part `L´Auteur n´ayant pu suivre l´impression de ses feuilles, des fautes de copie dans le manuscrit, des quiproquo de l´imprimeur dans les renvois, ont rendu plusieurs endroits inintelligibles, surtout dans la quatrieme lettre...´ (Translation: "The author was unable to follow the printing of his sheets, copying errors in the manuscript, and the printer's misunderstandings in the references, which made several places unintelligible, especially in the fourth letter....") To the second paragraph entitled by Rousseau `Premiere Partie´ ("First Part"), the author lists five corrections stating in part `P.202. La ligne 10 et les deux suivantes ne doivent point former un alinea ni être en italique, mais s´écrire à la suite de celles qui précèdent et du même caractère. P.208. L[igne] 9. Ce mot dit-on doit être en italique comme le reste de la ligne.´ (Translation: "P.202. Line 10 and the two following lines should not form a paragraph or be in italics, but should be written after those preceding them and in the same character. P.208. L[ine] 9. This word, it is said, should be in italics like the rest of the line...") To the second paragraph entitled by Rousseau `Seconde Partie´ ("Second Part"), the author lists three corrections stating in part `P.22 - L[igne] 11. Avant d´avoir assez affermi leur puissance ils voulurent usurper le droit de mettre des impôts. Effacez cette phrase, et substituez-y ce qui suit. Ils avaient doucement usurpé le droit de mettre les impôts: avant d´avoir assez affermi leur puissance ils voulurent abuser de ce droit...´ (Translation: "P.22 - L[ine] 11. Before they had sufficiently established their power, they wanted to usurp the right to impose taxes. Delete this sentence, and substitute by the following: They had quietly usurped the right to impose taxes: before they had sufficiently established their power, they wanted to abuse of this right...") Before concluding and to the fourth paragraph entitled `Avis au Relieur´ (Translation: "Notice to the Bookbinder") Rousseau states `Il y a quatre cartons imprimés avec la feuille marquée d´une étoile. Le relieur aura soin de les mettre exactement à leur place.´ (Translation: "There are four printed cartons with the sheet marked with a star. The bookbinder will take care to put them exactly in their place.") Very small age wear and toning, otherwise G to VGRousseau published in May 1762 his work Emile, ou de l´Education ("Emile, or On Education"). Rousseau considered this work the "Best and most important" of all his writings. Due to a section of the book referring to "Faith", it was banned in Paris and Geneva and publicly burned in 1762. On Letters Written from the Mountain (1762-1765). Rousseau responds to the censorship and burning of , Emile, or On Education, and airs his views on censorship, religion, and the relation between theory and practice in politics. Rousseau’s response concerns the general theme of the relation between reason and revelation and contains his most explicit and boldest discussions of the Christian doctrines of creation, miracles, and original sin.

HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1933-45. An extremely rare, early D.S., Adolf Hitler, one page, oblong 8vo, Vienna, 22nd August 1909, in German. The partially printed document, the main body of which is completed in Hitler´s hand, is an official Austrian Meldzettel (Registration Form) in which Hitler lists his occupation as that of a schriftsteller (writer), provides various personal details including his place and date of birth, Braunau am Inn, Austria, on 20th April 1889, as well as the address of the rooms he was moving from, Felberstrasse 22, and the address of his new lodging, number 27, on the second floor at Sechshauserstrasse 56. With a few ink annotations in the hand of an official to the right of the document, indicating that Hitler moved out of the building on 16th September 1909. Autographs of Hitler in any form from this early part of his life are exceptionally rare. A few small areas of paper loss to the corners, none of which affect Hitler´s text or signature. About VGThe eighteen-year old Hitler had left Linz, close to the town of his birth, in February 1908 following the death of his mother in the December of the previous year, 1907. Financed by a small inheritance and his orphan´s pension, Hitler planned to study fine art in Vienna and had expected to be admitted to the Academy of Fine Arts. His application was rejected twice, the second time without an interview, and it was suggested that Hitler apply to the School of Architecture. However, he lacked the necessary academic credentials for this as a result of not finishing secondary school. Thus Hitler entered into a life of unemployment, indolence and growing anti-Semetism. At the time of completing the present document (a requirement of the Austrian police, essentially to keep track of men of military age) Hitler was moving into a smaller and even more impoverished apartment than the one he had vacated. Less than a month later, Hitler left Sechshauerstrasse, the rent unpaid, his money run out, and descended into a bohemian life of living on the streets. He spent the autumn of 1909 relying on charity hand-outs, selling his clothes, and not working, lost within the multitudes of Vienna’s poor, in the anonymity of the homeless and indigent, until winter forced him into homeless shelters and a men´s dormitory, supported by a Jewish philanthropist. As English historian Sir Ian Kershaw states in his book Hitler 1889-1936 (1998) ´The social decline of the petty-bourgeois so fearful of joining the proletariat was complete. The twenty-year old would-be artistic genius had joined the tramps, winos and down-and-outs in society´s basement´.

ORWELL GEORGE: (1903-1950) Eric Arthur Blair. British novelist, essayist, journalist and literary critic. A rare A.L.S., George, four pages, 8vo, Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, 25th January 1948, to Anthony Powell (´Dear Tony´). Orwell thanks his correspondent for their letter and remarks ´It doesn´t matter about the saddle. We´re supposed to have one coming but if you do chance to run across another I´ll always buy it because it wouldn´t hurt to have two. The petrol situation is so calamitous that one has to use horses for certain purposes´, adding that he doesn´t think that a side saddle could be considered, although confessing ´I must say in the days when I used to ride I sometimes secretly thought I´d like to try a side saddle, because I believe it´s almost impossible to fall off´. Orwell continues to write of his health, ´I´ve been here 5 or 6 weeks & I think I´m getting better. I don´t feel nearly so death like & they say the X rays are beginning to show progress, though very slight´, and also of the impact it is had on his work, ´I´d done about half my novel & shan´t touch it again till I´m well, but I´m starting to do a v[er]y little light work, i.e. book reviews. I´ve just done one & feel I´ve broken a spell, as I hadn´t even contemplated working for 3 months. My handwriting is so bad because my right arm is half crippled. I´ve had trouble in it for some time & it´s probably of a tuberculosis nature, which it seems doesn´t matter much but is hellish painful for the time being. I´d like to do something for the TLS, but if I do it´ll have to be handwritten, because even if I had a typewriter here I can´t at present get my hand into that position. Did I tell you I was starting a uniform edition, as everyone seems to be doing, a sign of approcahing senility I think. I am starting off with one called "Coming Up for Air" which was published in 1939`. Orwell returns to his present health issues, explaining that the hospital is very nice and everyone is very good to him, reflecting ´I imagine I´ll be in bed for months yet, & even when I get out will have to go on being an out-patient, as the treatment lasts about 6 months. In that case I´ll have to stay in Glasgow & get down to London or up to Jura for a few days when I can´, and also writes of his adopted son, ´Of course I can´t see Richard till I´m non-infectious. He´s growing into a real tough. I´m going to have him examined for TB when my sister goes up to London shortly, but I can´t believe there is anything wrong with him´. A letter of good content and association. Some scattered light-brown drink stains, only very slightly affecting a few words of text (which remain perfectly legible) and not the signature. GAnthony Powell (1905-2000) English novelist, best known for his 12-volume work A Dance to the Music of Time (1951-75). Powell, along with Malcolm Muggeridge, took reposnibility for organising Orwell´s funeral in 1950.George Orwell had moved to a remote farmhouse on the Isle of Jura in May 1946 at which time he began intermittent work on his dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. The novelist returned to London towards the end of the year, picking up his literary journalism again, before venturing again to Jura in April 1947, when he resumed work on Nineteen Eighty-Four. During this time he was visited by his sister´s family and Orwell led a disastrous boating expedition which nearly led to loss of life and proved detrimental to the writer´s health. In December 1947 a chest specialist was summoned from Glasgow who pronounced that Orwell was seriously ill and a week before Christmas 1947 he was admitted to Hairmyres Hospital having been diagnosed with tuberculosis. By the end of July 1948 Orwell was able to return to Jura and by December he had finished the manuscript of Nineteen Eighty-Four. The critically acclaimed cautionary tale, Orwell´s ninth novel, was published in June 1949 and would be the final book completed in his lifetime.

MADAME ROLAND: (1754-1793) Born Marie-Jeanne Philipon, also known as Manon Roland de la Platiere. French Revolutionary salonniere and Writer. She was the first Girondin to be arrested during the reign of terror and guillotined. Very rare Autograph Letter Signed, with a small flourish, by Madame Roland, three pages, 4to, [Villefranche-sur-Saône], 29th October 1787, to Monsieur de Landine, in French. Manon sends a letter full of spicy comments, stating in part `En vérité, Monsieur, j´ai bien honte d´avoir tant tardé à vous témoigner ma reconnaissance du joli cadeau que vous m´avez fait, et ma sensibilité aux choses obligeantes dont vous l´avez accompagné. Je ne sais de motyen de réparer mes torts que d´en faire l´aveu, et je le fais avec une contrition bien sincère...´ (Translation: "The truth, Sir, is that I am very ashamed to have delayed so long in expressing my gratitude for the pretty gift you gave me, and my appreciation for the kind things you accompanied it with. I know no way of repairing my wrongs other than to confess them, and I do so with very sincere contrition...") Further Madame Roland refers to the work authored by her correspondent Le Conservateur, ou Bibliotheque choisie de Litérature, de morale et d´histoire (1787) by Delandine, statingin part `...c´est la faute de votre livre, Monsieur, qui m´a paris les moments que je voulais vous donner...´ (Translation: "...It is the fault of your book, sir, which has taken away from me the moments I wanted to give you...") Further again, Madame Roland refers to a trip to Switzerland, saying `Pour que vous soyez dans le même cas à l´égard du voyage de Suisse, il n´en faut rien voir; j´ai visité en courant. j´ai fait mes notes de même, je n´ai lu les voyageurs que depuis mon retour et si j´allais rédiger dans l´idée d´être lue, je ferais certainement de bien mauvaise besogne. Dieu me garde de ressembler jamais à une femme Auteur! La peur que j´aurais qu´on se môquat de moi comme je vois faire des autres, me donnerait une contrainte grinçante qui me rendrait insupportable à moi-même autant qu´à autrui...´ (Translation: "For you to be in the same case with regard to the trip to Switzerland, you have to see nothing of it; I visited in a hurry. I made my notes in the same way, I have only read the travelers since my return and if I were going to write with the idea of ​​being read, I would certainly do a very bad job. God forbid that I should ever resemble a woman Author! The fear that I would have that people would make fun of me as I see others do, would give me a grating constraint that would make me unbearable to myself as much as to others...") Paper with watermark. With address leaf bearing a red wax seal divided in two as a result of the opening of the letter. VGAntoine François Delandine (1756-1820) French Lawyer and Writer who had a brief politician role during the French Revolution.

SHELLEY MARY: (1797-1851) English novelist of the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) and the editor and promoter of the works of her husband, the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. A fine, extremely rare A.L.S., Mary Shelley, three pages, 8vo, Somerset Street, Portman Square (London), n.d. (17th June 1829), to [Cyrus Redding]. Shelley commences her letter stating ´I am sorry to have it only in my power to reply that the portrait of Mr. Shelley to which you allude is by no means a good one´, and explains ´it is the size of life, in oils - but unfortunately very unfinished. There are however several very striking points of resemblance, and I indulge a hope that when I can afford it, a first rate engraver might succeed in making a good print from it´, further remarking ´I do not know anything so disagreeable or unjust as the too frequent custom of prefixing prints unworthy of the person meant to be represented - and in this case, there would be great danger, that even Mr. Heath could not succeed´ and also adding ´I should be averse therefore to having it done unless by him, & unless it were in my power to cancel it altogether if I did not approve of it. If it had been otherwise, if the picture had been one which would only have needed fidelity and care, I should have been very happy to have furnished you with the opportunity of making an engraving´. Shelley concludes by stating that it was not necessary for Redding to have apologised for his application on the subject, and briefly refers to two mutual acquaintances, including Leigh Hunt. A letter of fine content in which Mary Shelley serves to protect the image of her husband, who had not achieved fame in his lifetime, but whose recognition steadily grew following his death in 1822. Some very light, extremely minimal age wear and with one small, neat split at the base of the vertical fold in the bifolium, VGCyrus Redding (1785-1870) British journalist who effectively edited The New Monthly Magazine from 1821-30 and published Shipwrecks and disasters at sea (1833) amongst other titles, including a history of wine.Charles Heath (1785-1848) British engraver, book publisher and illustrator.Leigh Hunt (1784-1859) English critic, essayist and poet, a close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

WEDGWOOD JOSIAH: (1730-1795) English potter, entrepreneur and prominent slavery abolitionist. A rare L.S., Josiah Wedgwood, Chairman (of the General Chamber of Manufacturers of Great Britain), one page, folio, Great George Street (London), 6th June 1785, to James Hebden. Wedgwood writes, in full, ´I take the liberty of inclosing a copy of the Reolutions printed so as to shew what is omitted of the original ten Resolutions, and what has been added to them, & how they now stand in the House of Lords. From the first days debate in the house of Lords upon these Resolutions we may, according to appearances, promise ourselves a more impartial hearing than we have hitherto met with; and that their L[ordshi]ps will if applied to, modify some of the resolutions, which certainly bear too hard at present upon the British manufacturer. Indeed it is too evident, that whatever may be the object wished for by government in this treaty, the manufacturing interest is to be the sacrifice and price for that object. The committee will be glad to know if you wish them to continue their communications to you upon any future occasions. They will be glad to receive your instructions in this respect, as they would avoid being either troublesome or expensive where their correspondence may not be acceptable´. Accompanied by the (now detached) address leaf, incorporating a postscript to the verso by Wedgwood, and signed by him in the third person, ´Be so good to present this to Mr. Clapham with Mr. Wedgwood´s compliments´, and also dated at Great George Street, 6th June 1785, in his hand. The address panel to the recto appears to be in the hand of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland, and signed (´Free, Wm. Eden´) by him to the lower left corner of the panel. Some light age wear and minor staining, most evident to the address leaf which also has a small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking of the seal. About VGIn January 1785 Thomas Walker, a cotton merchant and political radical, and one of his associates were brought before the Committee on Trade and Foreign Plantations and questioned concerning Irish relations, in an effort to secure from them, without their knowledge of the object of the questioning, statements which would commit them to the policy later presented to the public in the form of the Irish Resolutions. Walker and his associate were later repeatedly confronted with quotations from their statements, and cross-examined, and treated in a manner which was characterised by a member of parliament as ´most scandalous´. By such methods the government defeated its own ends with respect to the Irish Resolutions as well as the cotton tax. Manchester manufacturers were needlessly embittered, and were forced to associate the government´s fiscal policy at home with its commercial policy toward Ireland. The Irish question, ever a thorn in the side, was rendered acutely piercing in the case of William Pitt´s government (1783-85). Pitt, recognising Ireland´s newly acquired legislative independence, was at once confronted with the problem of economic reorganisation. His policy, formulated in the so-called Irish Resolutions or Propositions, came from the Irish parliament for consideration in the English House of Commons in February 1785. According to Pitt´s own interpretation, his policy embraced two ´capital points´, namely, the admission of Ireland to participation in England´s colonial and foreign trade (with certain restrictions) and the mutual reduction of tariffs on manufactured goods to the rate in that kingdom where existing duties were the lower. The Irish Resolutions, like the cotton tax, encountered the fierce hostility of the newer manufacturers. Pitt himself, in his private letter of 6th January 1785, to the Duke of Rutland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, quite frankly admitted the probability of the shifting to Ireland of certain English industries in consequence of the Resolutions. The most important of the various arguments urged against the Irish Resolutions by the manufacturers was the contrast in the tax policies of the two kingdoms. Pitt himself admitted the force of the argument, first in private, and at length in consenting to the modification of the cotton tax. The vital connection between the Irish Resolutions and the question of taxation, particularly the excise laws, was set forth in the resolutions of Manchester manufacturers on 11th April 1785. Out of this situation, which gave to the manufacturers a feeling of common interest, arose the General Chamber of Manufacturers of Great Britain. This organisation was not limited to the new capitalistic manufacturers, but the initiative and the moving force were with them. The new capitalistic industries consisted in the main of three groups: Wedgwood´s Staffordshire potteries; the iron foundries and plants about Birmingham; and the manufacturing and printing of cotton centering at Manchester. The part played by Josiah Wedgwood seems to have been the result of his hostility to the Irish Resolutions. On 21st February 1785, he wrote to Matthew Boulton, saying that he intended to recommend the organisation of ´a Committee of Delegates from all the manufacturing places of England and Scotland to meet and sit in London all the time the Irish commercial affairs are pending´ and he was not without hope that such a body would be useful ´upon others as well as the present occasion´. Results were soon manifest. On 12th March, it was reported that ´manufacturers are assembling´ at London from various parts of the kingdom. A meeting had already been held in London, at the London Tavern, on 7th March. During the succeeding week, a committee was appointed, with Wedgwood as chairman. On 12th March this committee met and issued a call for another general meeting for 14th March. At the meeting convened on the 14th, there was organised a definite body to be called the Chamber of Manufacturers of Great Britain, and to consist of ´each member of a commercial committee, being a manufacturer´. It was resolved unanimously that the society ´do not cease with the present business´. At the various meetings of the Chamber, the chairmanship was held by different men. The chairman of the meeting of 14th March was Wedgwood, who, though not a member of the aristocracy, was nevertheless invested with a respectability denied to the more ´vulgar´ and less artistic textile manufacturers. The committee recommended that the Chamber promote, by means of circular letters and in other ways, the organisation of local bodies of manufacturers, whose common interests should find expression in the central body. To distinguish the local chambers from the national organisation, it was recommended that the word ´general´ be prefixed to the title of the Chamber (extracts from The Rise of the Great Manufacturers in England 1760-1790 by Witt Bowden, 1919).Provenance: Formerly part of the collection of Ray Rawlins, author of The Guinness Book of World Autographs (1977) and bearing his small circular Collection label neatly affixed to the lower corner of the address leaf. Indeed, the signature on the present letter was used as a facsimile in The Guinness Book of World Autographs. The letter was also offered by Sotheby´s in their sale of the Rawlins Collection on 2nd, 3rd & 4th June 1980 (lot 873).OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED - PLEASE CONTACT IAA EUROPE DIRECTLY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

PENIAKOFF VLADIMIR ´POPSKI´: (1897-1951) Belgian Lieutenant-Colonel, the founder and commanding officer of No. 1 Demolition Squadron, PPA (´Popski´s Private Army´) during World War II. A fine and extremely rare book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of Private Army by Peniakoff, First Edition published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1950. The book, an account of the Lieutenant-Colonel´s daring exploits with his highly successful special forces unit during World War II, is complete with four fold-out maps and numerous black and white photographs. Signed (´Popski´) by Peniakoff to the front free endpaper with a remarkable presentation inscription, ´For Menina, who has done much more work on this book than I have, very gratefully, Popski´, and dated London, 13th February 1950, in his hand. Bound in the publisher´s original brown cloth with gilt title to the spine and gilt emblem (featuring an astrolabe) of the No. 1 Demolition Squadron to the front board. Accompanied by the dust jacket (some very light, minor age wear and a little faded to the spine). A unique presentation copy. VGMenina Mesquita - secretary to the British publisher Jonathan Cape who was tasked with the responsibility of typing the manuscript of Popski´s Private Army.The present copy is probably the only surviving presentation copy in existence. We are aware of only one other signed copy (without a presentation inscription, and dated May 1950) and the Auction and Book Sales Archive (ABSA), which incorporates the records of American Book Prices Current (ABPC), do not record any other signed copies of Private Army by Popski as ever having appeared at auction.

LAWRENCE D.H.: (1885-1930) English writer. An excellent A.L.S., D. H. Lawrence, two pages, 8vo, Hotel Beau Rivage, Bandol, France, 29th December 1928, to G. R. G. Conway. Lawrence commences his letter stating ´I am most distressed to learn that your copies of Lady Chatterley´s Lover have not turned up´, explaining that they were sent by registered post a longtime ago (´and surely the Mexican govt. would not confiscate them, as the U.S.A. customs do!) and adding that Conway must obtain others, if any remain, ´Orioli has very few, I know - they may all be ordered. But one at least I´ll rescue for you. But we must find out what became of the others. The book is selling at $50 in U.S.A. - and anything over £5 here in Europe - so you see it is quite a loss´. Lawrence continues his letter by thanking Conway for their Christmas card (´how pretty it is!´) and a book, and also writes of future travel plans and his health, ´We have given up the Villa Miranda, and are at a bit of a loose end, wondering where to go & where to live next. I think in about a fortnight we shall go to Spain, and try that. But we might go to New Mexico for the summer, so if ever you are passing, make sure first if we are there and do stop & see us if we are- I was ill last year but am much better now & getting to be myself again´. Lawrence returns to the subject of his book, ´Some people were much scandalised by Lady C, but many took it in the right spirit, and remain staunch to me. I do hope you´ll get your copies, & will read it & not be shocked. Mrs. Conway too. We have lived too long to be shocked by words any more´. Lawrence concludes by asking how Conway and his wife are, remarking ´I think of you often, and quake sometimes for you, seeing the Mexican news. But you´ll go on for ever, I feel, running those trams & deciphering Spanis MS´. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Lawrence. Autograph letters by Lawrence referring to one of his most famous, and controversial, works, Lady Chatterley's Lover, are rare and desirable. One extremely minor, light paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner, VGGiuseppe 'Pino' Orioli (1884-1942) Florentine bookseller, best known for privately publishing the unexpurgated first edition of Lady Chatterley's Lover, of which around 1000 copies were released in July 1928.George Robert Graham Conway and his wife, Anne Elizabeth, were among D.H. Lawrence's English friends. They met the writer in New Mexico in 1925. Conway, an engineer specialising in the rail transport industry, was a great collector of documents relating to Spanish colonisation in America.

Ephemera & Children's Books. Americana: Gleason (Leverett S, publisher), Biro (Charles, director), Wood (Bob, editor), & Kofoed (Bill, editor), Tops: The Adult Magazine of Dramatic Picture Stories, [No. 1], [1949], over-sized comic book, colour printed, 64pp, the text typically browned, but very good condition, lower-margin with minor crease, original publisher's pictorial wrappers as issued, both covers split, of which the upper-cover is just holding, each cover with paper scuffs, the upper-cover with further points of condition, its fore-edge with one repaired chip, its inner margin with two traces of yellow paint, but not affecting legibility of contents, folio (33.6 x 26cm); with [Alfred Henry Forrester (1804-1872)], Alfred Crowquill's Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England, from William the Conqueror to the Present Time. London: Reed & Co., n.d. [1856], 36 hand-coloured lithographed caricatures over 18 sheets, later reinforced verso folds, blue papered boards with original pictorial paper onset, later rebacked in green cloth, marbled endpapers, the 'timeline' 12.3 x 243cm open, (2)  The first issue (of two) of this incredibly rare American 'pulp fiction' published for adults in 1949. The large format of the copies meant they were often found with Life magazine rather than comics at the newsstands, which, coupled with the 25 cents purchase price, limited its audience and longevity.

CORNELIUS KRIEGHOFF (DUTCH-CANADIAN 1815-1872): A RARE WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER DEPICTING A TRAPPER CARRYING A CANOE UP A WATERFALL17cm x 13cmSigned to the right 'C Krieghoff'.Removed from the scrap book belonging to a relatively of Captain James Muddle.The corners stuck down on paper.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 19TH CENTURY DRAWING DEPICTING THE SQUAW OF THE MIC-MAC TRIBEMounted on brown paper, inscribed 'Mrs Jane Tyson. Halifax n.s 48 (Nova Scotia).Along with a brown ink drawing of Halifax, Nova Scotia by Miss Kirby.Both drawings removed from a scrap book belonging to a relative of Captain James Muddle.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 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