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James Bond 007 - Moonraker (1979), US 1 Stop Advance Sheet from 1978, 41 x 76 inches, folded, Robert McGinnis artwork, Director Lewis Gilbert, starring Stars Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, this being a rare three in one fold out poster style; (1)Condition Report: CR:- Very good condition, fold creasing, creasing, blue stamp and text to reverse

* Rowlandson (Thomas). Philosophorum, Fancynina, Epicurum, R. Ackermann, 15th August 1800, three etched caricatures on one sheet (as published), contemporary hand-colouring, slight staining, some marginal closed tears, old collector's stamp (RA) to the lower right corner, 270 x 375 mmQTY: (1)NOTE:BM Satires 9616-9621. A rare Rowlandson caricature from the suite of 18 Masqueronians. Published in six sets of three they represented 'English types'. The subjects are displayed emblematically with the wares or tools of their trade worn as garlands. This trio represents a philosopher, a prostitute and an epicure.

1300-1000 B.C. Cylinder with fractured upper end; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: ' Cylinder Seal of Black Stone, 41.5 x 19.5 mm. This seal is cone-shaped -- narrower at the top than the bottom -- and is engraved both around the sides and on the bottom. The top is broken off, and this would have contained a hole for carrying on a string. Around the sides a row of four walking men is depicted. They are shown in schematized shape, especially the heads which are round blobs with a point at one side for the nose. Three hold rods in their raised hand, the fourth gripsa branch with the aid of the figure walking in front of him. All four have three horizontal cuts across their bodies from waist to thighs, and in three cases something flows out behind ending in a curve at the end, perhaps intended as part of their dress, a ribbon for example. This frieze is contained within lines above and below. On the base appears a standing quadruped with a small head and long curving tail. This is an extremely rare type of cylinder-stamp seal, Levantine in origin, and dating from c. 1300-1000 B.C. It is larger than most cylinder seals. The closest parallel is in the collection of the Dukes of Northumberland, now in the Museum of Oriental Art, University of Durham, published in Iraq 41 (1979) p.33f. and pl.xii, no.110.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 26.58 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in August 1991.

900-700 B.C. Cylinder with attached cord and bead handle; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: ' Cylinder-Stamp Seal of Bronze, 330x08.5 mm. The seal is surmounted by a suspension loop, beneath which is a double-faced demon head with large, animal-like ears and beards. The neck is decorated with horizontal lines at the fronts and vertical lines at the sides. This rests immediately on the seal proper. The design of the cylinder seal is put between double lines above and beneath. It shows a standing worshipper with raised hands before an incense burner, a group of seven dots, a lunar cresent [sic], a lozenge-shape and a slender tree. The base, the stamp seal, shows a winged solar disc. Such seals, which are quite rare, come from the mountainous area to the north of Mesopotamia, and date from c. 900-700 B.C. In this case the worshipper and the winged disc are borrowed from Assyrian art, but the combination of items before the worshipper is not Assyrian. The demon-head cannot be identified with certainty, though it may be a variety of the Mesopotamian Pazuzu.'; accompanied by museum-quality impressions. 7.82 grams total, 8.1-32.64 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in September 1990.

5th-4th century B.C. Discoid in plan with convex upper face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Amber Chalcedony 21 x 19 x 11 mm. This is a scaraboid pieced vertically. The design shows a standing worshipper in long robe raising one hand to a stand on which is a prancing bull on the back of which rises a pole surmounted with a lunar crescent. The stand is covered with wavey lines. This is a Late Babylonian seal, c. 600-350 B.C. from Mesopotamia or an adjacent area. The general design is typical for the period, but the stand with wavey lines and the prancing bull are rare and may be unique to this seal. The seal is worn and there is a chip by the head of the worshipper, but the design is entirely clear'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 6.33 grams, 20.92 mm (3/4 in.). with Christie's, London, 13 June 2000, no.517 [Part]. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 2000. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.

Just two owners from new and under 7,000 milesExtremely rare Atlas Grey MetallicRare configuration of bucket seats with no roll cage, ideal for touringMain dealer service history & freshly serviced by Porsche BrooklandsFollowing the launch of the 911/996, Porsche launched the GT3, the first 996 variant intended for the racetrack. Its 3.6 litre engine was derived from the GT1 and delivered 360bhp at 7,200rpm, offering 60 additional horsepower over the base 3.4 litre motor in the standard Carrera. It was also fitted with adjustable suspension and a unique body kit, including a dual-plane rear wing. The interior featured sports seats, whilst some of the interior trim was removed to keep weight down. Porsche also built a track focussed version of the GT3, dubbed the GT3 Club Sport. Only a handful of differences can be noted in comparison to the GT3, including the fitment of a full roll cage and a Nomex covered driver’s seat with side airbags omitted. Whilst not generally intended for daily driving, this edition was track-ready in every aspect and able to compete in a number of racing series worldwide.This example is one of the very last 996 GT3’s built and is truly one for the collector, having covered less than 7,000 miles from new with two private keepers. Our vendor purchased the car directly from the original owner in December 2022, to add to his collection of similar calibre modern classics. The car was specified in Atlas Grey Metallic (code LM7X) which is an exceedingly rare colour on the 996, as it was only introduced in 2004, the final year of production for the 996. Interestingly, the interior was specified with leather Recaro bucket seats and without the optional roll cage. This gives a vast area for luggage behind the front seats, which would usually be obstructed by a roll cage, making this the ideal configuration for spirited touring. A further addition to the interior is option code 981, leather wrapped dashboard. The service history for this GT3 is extraordinary, having been serviced exclusively by Porsche Tonbridge 12 times with the original owner, then most recently in February 2025 at Porsche Brooklands. Supplied to auction with all manuals and service booklets, invoices to back up every stamp in the book, a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until January 2026, this GT3 ticks all of the boxes. Consigned by Fraser Smith and Dominic Lake. JUST TWO OWNERS FROM NEW AND UNDER 7,000 MILESEXTREMELY RARE ATLAS GREY METALLICRARE CONFIGURATION OF BUCKET SEATS WITH NO ROLL CAGE, IDEAL FOR TOURINGMAIN DEALER SERVICE HISTORY & FRESHLY SERVICED BY PORSCHE BROOKLANDS

Supplied new in CaliforniaBeautifully rebuilt as 911 Carrera 2.7 RS EvocationOriginal five speed manual gearboxBuilt for comfort and to be usedThis left hand drive 1976 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera S fitted with a five speed manual gearbox, was originally sold in California where it spent it’s life until it was purchased by the current owner and imported to the UK in March 2018. In its first year in the UK, an RS Lightweight conversion was carried out which included bodywork repairs and a full bare metal respray in 2018/19 which was carried out by OSC in Chessington.As the car had spent its pre-UK life in San Diego, California, there were only two minor areas of corrosion that needed addressing. The front wing extensions that house the indicators are metal and genuine Porsche parts and the rear engine cover is metal with a fibreglass ducktail spoiler fitted. The front bonnet has been replaced with a genuine Porsche period ‘long bonnet’. The car has been built to Lightweight rather than Touring specification, so both the front and rear bumpers are fibreglass as they would have been on an original car. Finished in Viper Green which is an original Porsche period factory colour, the paintwork is in very good condition throughout. The wheels are original Fuchs alloys with extremely rare deep-dish rears. The interior is largely original but some tasteful upgrades have been made as the owner wanted a usable classic with the external appearance of a '73 RS rather than a full replica. The steering wheel is the original, although it has been retrimmed in Nappa leather, as indeed has the dashboard. The present owner also added genuine 70's era Porsche electric seats with twelve-way control on the driver’s side and eight-way on the passenger side. Along with the seats, Porsche electric window mechanisms and switches and a modern face off radio were fitted to make the car more usable and comfortable. The original seats, manual window winders and mechanisms are available should a future owner wished to return the car to stock. The owner reports that the engine runs well and as the car started out as a 2.7 Carrera S, the engine is largely similar to a genuine RS. There have not been many upgrades to the engine, other than the correct twin exhaust system fitted and a replacement oil sump with oil drain. The warm-up regulator and the fuel injection distributor have both been rebuilt by renowned experts KMI. The fuel injectors have been replaced by Porsche specialists GT-One in Chertsey, who also completed all the other engine work. Servicing has been carried out on an annual basis and the most recent service replaced the oil, filters, plugs and leads. The four Continental tyres have done less than 200 miles. The car is supplied with a V5 registration document, its original owner’s manual/service book and two sets of keys. Accompanying this is a Porsche letter confirming the car has matching numbers, a file containing invoices from GT-One for the work completed and all of the invoices for parts and KMI work. There are service stamps in the warranty book that run to the early 2000's when car was parked up by its previous owner in California and mileages match from the last stamp to the car's odometer. Consigned by John Tomlin. SUPPLIED NEW IN CALIFORNIABEAUTIFULLY REBUILT AS 911 CARRERA 2.7 RS EVOCATIONORIGINAL FIVE SPEED MANUAL GEARBOXBUILT FOR COMFORT AND TO BE USED

Did you know? This Machamp Holo was only printed in 1st Edition, making thousands of collectors thinking they discovered a rare, expensive card when they rediscovered their childhood collections. The true rare and expensive Machamp is the non-holo version released in a Trainer Deck before the TCG released in North America. This card has been authenticated and graded by CGC and awarded an Near Mint+ 7.5.Grading report: A card graded 7.5 may also have a touch of wear on two or three corners or slightly rough edges. The image may be slightly out of register. A slight diamond cut is allowed, and very slight wax staining is allowed on the reverse. TCG cards could have a moderate defect or a number of small handling defects. For sports and non-sports cards, 65/35 centering is allowed.About this card: The Original Base Set went through a number of variations and printings through 1999 and not all of them are widely known.The first iteration is known as 1st Edition Shadowless. This variation is distinct from the others on two grounds: 1) The 1st edition circular stamp on the left-hand side of the card is clearly visible, and 2) A shadowless card has a different colour pallet than its unlimited counterpart. The official terminology is what’s known as missing the ‘drop shadow’ on the card, specifically around the art box but the best way to describe it is it kind of looks like the entire card is sun damaged/bleach.

We all know how rare Red Cheeks Pikachu is, right? Red Cheeks Pikachu only appeared in the Shadowless and 1st Editions of Base Set (and one e3 promo card). This is a Holy Grail for Pikachu collections, for sure. This card has been authenticated and graded by CGC and awarded a Near Mint/Mint 8.Grading report: A card graded 8 must have relatively smooth edges with only minor touches of wear. It must have original color borders and gloss. One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: corners are sharp to the naked eye but reveal slight imperfections under magnification; a small amount of minor print spots; subtle focus imperfections of the image. A very slight diamond cut is allowed. TCG cards could have small-to-moderate handling defects. For sports and non-sports cards, centering must be 65/35 or better.About this card: The Original Base Set went through a number of variations and printings through 1999 and not all of them are widely known.The first iteration is known as 1st Edition Shadowless. This variation is distinct from the others on two grounds: 1) The 1st edition circular stamp on the left-hand side of the card is clearly visible, and 2) A shadowless card has a different colour pallet than its unlimited counterpart. The official terminology is what’s known as missing the ‘drop shadow’ on the card, specifically around the art box but the best way to describe it is it kind of looks like the entire card is sun damaged/bleach.

Rare Bob Dylan "Masks Studio" (c 1977) Printer's Proof Silk-Screened Poster, one of a series of Pop-Art style printer's proofs, which did not go into production (it carries a "REJECT" stamp), unfolded with horizontal crease, light marks, 17 ¾ x 25 inches

Seltener Miniatur-Frauenakt. Richard Eckert. Stempelmarke "Eckert Porzellan Rudolstadt-Volkstedt", um 1915. Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 6 cm, L 8,5 cm. Auf einer Ovalplinthe kniende Akttänzerin. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 17:30 Uhr (CET)Rare miniature female nude. Richard Eckert. Stamp mark "Eckert Porzellan Rudolstadt-Volkstedt", circa 1915. Polychrome painted, gilt. H 6 cm, L 8.5 cm. Nude dancer kneeling on an oval plinth. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 17:30 Uhr (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Gouvernements Noots, £1, Pretoria, 28 May 1900, serial number 15675, without watermark, overstamped with ‘Transvaal Repatriation Dept - Carolina - 4 Feb 1903’ in purple oval, pinholes, very scuffed on reverse, good fine to about very fine, a very rare stamp variety Pick 54b, Vissers 1900-£1-2 £150-£200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

SC28e 25th Anniv Escaping Society Cover signed 8 WW2 SOE escapers. Rare Ex Special Signed Cover 25th Anniversary of the RAF Escaping Society. Flown from RAF Northolt to RAF Wildenrath, And Cover carried down an Escape route in each of the four Countries below. A national stamp was also affixed, and local cancellations applied as follows; Luxembourg Cancelled 28.4.70, Paris France Cancelled 30.4.70, Brussels Belgium Cancelled 30.4.70. Rotterdam, Holland Cancelled 4.5.70. ( 86 issued ).This cover first flown out to Germany with the main covers and carried onwards from there.15 of the 86 were presented to Resistance Workers. Only 71 put on the General market. This one is surely unique because on each cover the French 80 Cent stamp is different due to their having run out of the Henry 1V Stamp which was used for nearly all the Covers. Personally signed by Chairman of RAFES Mr. W.J.Brazill, Commandant of the Belgian White Brigade, Col de Wit, President of VVFH (Holland )Mhr.J.Prins, Secretary of Armee Secrete ( Luxembourg ) M.F. Fischbach-Schiltz, Dutch girl who rescued General Hackett at Arnhem, Dr E. Caspers, Cyril Rolfe MM an Escaper, Gp. Capt W.S.O.Randle, RAFES Committee Shot down made it home and W/O P Hyland RAFES Committee. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

This striking jug is a collaborative masterpiece between Delinieres & Co. of Limoges, France, and White's Art Co., a renowned American studio celebrated for its exquisite hand-painted porcelain. The base bears the green "D&C France" stamp, signifying its French porcelain origin, along with the red triangular "White's Art Co. Chicago Hand Painted" mark, reflecting its decorative artistry completed in the United States. Standing at 6 inches tall, this jug boasts a bold Art Deco-inspired design with intricate hand-painted floral and berry motifs framed by striking gold geometric patterns. The jug’s elegant triangular handle and opulent gold trim further enhance its aesthetic appeal, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship synonymous with both Delinieres & Co. and White's Art Co. during the early 20th century. This rare jug is a remarkable example of transatlantic artistry and design, appealing to collectors of Limoges porcelain, hand-painted ceramics, and Art Deco decor. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear. As is. Discoloration on the handle.

Guinness, a rare hand painted Carlton Ware Guinness Zoo Keeper Riding Camel. Camel is drinking a bottle of Guinness "My Goodness My Guinness" printed in red on the base, black back stamp. 12cm H. No chips or cracks.

1867 2s Die proof. Very fine cut to stamp size example mounted on card printed in dull pale blue without corner letters or plate numbers, produced by DLR for the 1867 Paris Exhibition. Very rare only one or two examples exist in each colour in private hands.

1867-80 2s brown, Plate 1 (TC), used by London Inland cancel and cds for 1880, light corner perf creases but otherwise a fine example of this rare stamp. SG 121, £4,250.

1911 De La Rue "Britannia Head". Superb unused o.g. bottom left hand corner marginal imperforate block of eight (five stamps including "Downey" head unmounted o.g). The top righthand stamp having the "Downey" head electro inserted. the other seven stamps having "Minerva" heads. From the sheet of 48 which only contained 12 of the "Downey" head design. Printed in red with pillars and double "Jubilee" lines below. Rare.

1918-19 10/- dull grey-blue horizontal pair, optd ‘CANCELLED’ type 33, brilliant o.g. with right stamp unmounted,  fresh appearance and rare. SG 417var; Spec N71(2)y cat £8000+

1918-19 5/- rose-red horizontal pair, optd ‘CANCELLED’ type 33, brilliant o.g. with right stamp unmounted, odd short perfs, not detracting from otherwise very fresh appearance and rare. SG 416var; Spec N68(3)v cat £5000+

1840 1d black Plate 1b (LA-LF) horizontal strip of six, touching to good surrounding margins, with vertical slits between LB-LC & LD-LE, this unusual practise was a method of partially separating adhesives prior to use ( a precursor to perforations), each stamp individually struck by neat black MC, fine a rare and unusual multiple. BPA Certificate (2010) SG 2 £2400+

1877 4d Sage green Pl.15. Very fine unused o.g. bottom marginal imperforate plate block of twelve lettered RA-TD, each stamp overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 9 and showing plate number"15". An extremely rare and attractive piece from the colour standard sheet.

1998 British Land Speed Record Holders 26p top left hand corner marginal horizontal strip of five with rosine (face value) completely omitted from the stamp in column four. unmounted o.g. A spectacular and rare error. SG 2060a cat £2000

1860 1½d rosy mauve on blued paper, Plate 1 (BE), prepared for use but not issued, fine o.g., with light toning and the odd perf fault. Still a presentable example of this rare unissued stamp. SG 53a, £5,750

1856 4d Carmine (Ordinary white paper, specially prepared ink, Wmk. Medium Garter). An exceptionally fine and fresh unused o.g. top right hand corner marginal left hand wing margin block of twenty four overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 4, showing part sheet inscription "POSTAGE FOUR PENCE.". Minute staple hole at top left of the first stamp nevertheless a remarkable exhibition showpiece, Robert Galland and Karl Louis record this as the largest multiple in existance. Rare. Spec. J50s, £43,200 as singles. Ex. Beaumont & "Verus".

A rare and stunning palatial pink painted ewer with gilt highlights. Features a beautiful aquatic scene with hand painted green fish swimming around gilded seaweed. The handle is formed as an elegant peacock with long tailfeathers. Doulton Lambeth English ink stamp. Mark V. Marshall incised monogram. Pitcher is approximately: 8.25"L x 6.75"W x 21.5"H. Artist: Mark V. MarshallIssued: 1891-1914Dimensions See DescriptionManufacturer: Douton LambethCountry of Origin: England

Rare set of two Doulton Ware vases decorated common daisies. Tubeline butterflies adorns the shoulder and the neck of the vase. Doulton Lambeth impressed stamp. Eliza Simmance monogram. One vase is approximately: 8.25"W x 17.75"H. Artist: Eliza SimmanceDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Attributed to Mark V. Marshall. A rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth Silicon Ware oil lamp in the form of an owl, mounted on an ornate J. Hinks & Son brass base. This intricately designed piece showcases the fine craftsmanship of Doulton's Silicon Ware, with its richly textured surface emulating the detailed plumage of an owl. The owl's body features a striking combination of earthy browns, deep blues, and soft turquoise hues, arranged in a complex feather pattern. The expressive eyes and sculpted facial features enhance its lifelike appeal. The detachable upper section houses the oil reservoir and burner, which is marked by J. Hinks & Son, a prestigious manufacturer known for its high-quality brass fittings and innovative lamp designs. The lamp rests on an elaborate brass base with decorative feet, adding to its grandeur. Doulton Lambeth Silicon impressed stamp on the lid. J. Hinks & Sons embossed on the brass base. Dimensions: 17.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, and exceptional Doulton Lambeth stoneware pitcher designed by celebrated artist Mark V. Marshall. This unique piece features a richly detailed raised design of a rooster surrounded by intricate scrolling foliage and botanical motifs. The pitcher is finished in a warm, rich brown glaze with white highlights accentuating the elaborate decoration. The elegant handle and spout add to its refined silhouette. Doulton Lambeth impressed stamp. Artist marked. Artist: Mark V. Marshall, andDimensions: 5.75"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

An exceptional example of Datsun's second generation 'Z-car' finished in the rarely seen Wine Red Metallic with low ownership and less than 30,000 miles. The Datsun 260Z was the second generation of 'Z' two-seat coupés produced by Nissan in Japan from 1975 to 1978. Its dramatic looks owed a considerable amount to a 1960's styling concept drawn by Count Albrecht Goertz for Datsun, presumably at a time when they were considering ways to break into the European sports car market.The 260Z coupé replaced the 240Z. The engine was enlarged with a longer stroke to 2.6-litres with a consequential increase in power from 150bhp to 165bhp and the car was stiffened by the extension of the chassis rails and the addition of a rear roll bar. Much like the 240Z, the car was fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear. Rack and pinion power steering and front disc brakes meant that the 260Z remained a thoroughly modern package whilst retaining the classic good looks of its smaller engined predecessor. This exceptional example is finished in the rarely seen Wine Red Metallic (611) with a black cloth interior. It was supplied new by C. Ward Garages Ltd, the Datsun main dealer in Stevenage, on 24th August 1978 to its first of only two keepers. Pleasingly, the original Bill of Sale for £6,263 less a trade-in allowance for a Triumph TR7 remains in the car's history file. The file also contains the V5C, eight old MOT Certificates, an invoice for the first service by C. Ward with a matching stamp in the book, the original service book with four stamps, the last at 24,191 miles in October 1992, a copy of the original enquiry for a 260Z responded to by Datsun of Baker Street dated July 1978 and an original sales brochure with this car believed to be on the front coverThe second custodian acquired this special 'Z' car in 2015 and commenced a sympathetic recommissioning, returning the car to top form. The file contains numerous receipts for parts etc. including a bespoke stainless steel exhaust built by him to finish it off. Purchased by our vendor fairly recently, a change in circumstances have dictated that he has had to reduce his Collection and this beautiful Datsun has now become available.This 260Z represents a rare opportunity to own one of these iconic Japanese sports cars in a rare colour with just 29,670 miles from new. Sensibly estimated, we encourage your inspection at our Race Retro Sale.Specification Make: DATSUN Model: 260Z Year: 1978 Chassis Number: RS30021255 Registration Number: BRO 372T Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 29670 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Black ClothClick here for more details and images

STAMPS 1963 Cable fine illustrated FDC with stamp overprinted 'CANCELLED' in red. Very rare stamp and unusual on FDC. With a normal illustrated FDC. (2)

STAMPS KENYA 1903 EDVII 20r grey and stone, Wmk Crown CC, fine mounted mint, SG 15. Cat £1200. A rare stamp!

[Malleson (Lucy Beatrice)], "Anne Meredith". Portrait of a Murderer, first edition, publisher's file copy with ink stamp to endpaper and upper panel of dust-jacket, scattered foxing, original cloth, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, chip to foot of spine touching imprint, minor chipping to remaining spine tips and corners, minor creasing to hear and foot, a sharp and excellent copy, 8vo, Gollancz, 1933.*** A superb example of this title, rare in the dust-jacket. Malleson is best-known by her pen name of Anthony Gilbert. Portrait of a Murderer was her first title published as Meredith, it was reissued in 2017 by British Library Publishing. 

*** Please note, the description to this lot has changed*** Hamilton (Lord Ernest) The Four Tragedies of Memworth, first edition, very occasional spotting, browning and ink ownership inscription to endpapers, original black cloth lettered in orange, light marking to covers, some chipping and wear to extremities, supplied second printing dust-jacket by E. McKnight Kauffer, publisher's file copy with ink stamp to upper panel, very light browning and patch of staining to spine, faint damp-staining to verso, light cockling to foot, still an excellent example overall, 8vo, Gollancz, 1928.*** Publisher's file copy in the superb McKnight Kauffer jacket of this rare collection of stories, all set within the fictional town of Memworth. 

Nisbet (Hume) The Great Secret, first edition, ex-library copy with stamp on title and endpapers, endpapers browned and soiled, some foxing, original cloth, damp-stained, extremities rubbed, spine a little faded, slight shelf-lean, 8vo, 1895.  *** A bold attempt at addressing contemporary social issues, through the framework of occult and adventure themes,  including two shipwrecks, castaways on a deserted island in the Antarctic, the discovery of a subterranean lost race resembling giant bats with human faces, super-weapons and supernatural forces, anarchism, a touch of vampiric cannibalism, and considerable low-level Victorian eroticism to top it off. Rare science-fiction novel.   

Wodehouse (P.G.) William Tell Told Again, first edition, second issue with 12pp. advertisements inserted at end, gift inscription and ownership stamp of J.J. Looijestign on front free endpaper, some foxing throughout, heavier to half-title and preliminaries, one or two plates with marginal nicks or tears, original pictorial cloth, rebacked preserving original spine, light rubbing to surface and extremities, a little discoloured but gilt still bright, facsimile dust-jacket, custom-made slip-case, [McIlvaine A5a], 4to, 1904. *** Rare early Wodehouse title. 

A rare Edwardian silver combination stamp case and menu holder. Circa 1910. Approx. 14 grams of gross weight. Est. £20 - £30.

Ten vintage stamp albums/stock books to include rare album of USA stamps from 1850's onwards, another album of USA stamps from 1880's onwards, another containing stamps from Belgium from 1869, from Switzerland from 1892, from Egypt from 1871, Italy from 1865, Demark from 1875 and Holland from 1867 etc

Very Rare Set of German Optics from the 8.8cm German U-Boat Deck Gun, the optics still retain much of the original grey paint finish. Stamped with Kriegsmarine eagle and ‘M’ acceptance stamp, also ‘IV/5’, the other side with ‘Ik. D.F, 4x15°’ and ‘T bmk 99696’. Optics remain clear, no rubber lens covers. Very hard optical item to find. 

Rare WW2 German Kriegsmarine Issue P-38 Pistol Holster, fine example of a black leather hard shell pistol holster for the P-38. With securing strap to the front. The rear of the holster with the two belt loops. Stamped with makers mark in oval of Hans Romer Neu-Ulm. Also to the reverse is eagle and swastika flanked by Kriegsmarine markings ‘M III/8’. Under the marine stamping is the ‘P38’ and waffen-amt stamp with what appears to be ‘WaA 103’. Far corner of the holster with numbers ‘140558’. Shows some wear but generally a very good example. The reference work ‘Military Holsters of World War II’ by Eugene J Bender, page 81 which details that these holsters were issued to naval artillery anti-aircraft units and were worn between 1939 and early 1940.

An extremely rare 1919 ‘South Russia’ A.F.C., Order of St. Stanislaus, group of six awarded to Captain E. C. Baines, 47 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served as the senior officer and R.E.8 instructor at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, Ekaterinodar - a thankless task, fraught with danger due to the ineptitude of the general Russian pilot intake and unskilled mechanics; often leading to injury and fatalities during the instruction process Air Force Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. C. Baines. R.A.F.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, 1 clasp, Long Service, 1946 (Sergt. Edmund C. Baines); Russia, Empire, Order of St. Stanislaus, Military Division, Third Class neck badge, by Keibel, St. Petersburg, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, with crossed swords, Court stamp and maker’s mark to reverse, 1865-96 marks to suspension ring, mounted for display on card, minor green enamel damage to wreath on last, generally very fine (6) £2,800-£3,200 --- A.F.C. London Gazette 12 July 1920. The original recommendation states: ‘Ekaterinodar 18 May 1919 - 3 September 1919. For his services with and instructing in the air Russian pilots on R.E.8 machines. Lt. E. C. Baines has shown great perseverance, energy and skill and has carried out his duties in the air continually and energetically. He has the responsibility of testing in the air machines rigged by Russian mechanics who are often comparatively unskilled in their work.’ 1 of only 3 A.F.C.’s awarded for the whole of the South Russia campaign (the other two being awarded to Lieutenant E. J. Head and Flying Officer A. P. Ritchie - both also employed at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, Ekaterinodar). Edmund Clifford Baines was born in 1897, and resided at Beckford, Bramhall Lane, Stockport. He initially joined the 6th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (T.F.), prior to transferring to the Royal Air Force. Baines served with the R.A.F. in Aden, Egypt and Palestine, with 14 and 142 Squadrons during the latter part of 1918. He left Palestine, and was posted to join 47 Squadron in South Russia in July 1919. Baines was posted as a Captain to the R.A.F. Instructional Mission in August 1919 (later renamed South Russian Mission and ‘Z’ Squadron). All R.A.F. operational units were ordered to withdraw in late 1919, leaving only the Instructional Mission in situ. 47 Squadron remained as a volunteer unit, losing its identity and becoming known as ‘A’ Squadron. Baines was the senior officer employed at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, and had the onerous task of teaching the Russians to fly: ‘Many of their students were hopelessly inept and others resented taking instruction from officers of lesser rank than themselves. The Russians crashed so many of the R.E.8’s that they spread the tale that the type had been condemned by the R.A.F., which had then foisted them off on to Deniken’s air service... This, of course, was completely untrue.... The trouble was the Russian pilots themselves and not the machines.’ (Air Command: A Fighter Pilot’s Story, by Air Vice Marshal R. Collishaw refers). An extract from a report from the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, included in part in the same publication as quoted above, is believed to have been penned by Baines as the senior officer present: ‘... in No. 6 Don Squadron only 6 pilots came for instruction instead of 10. One was sent away for disobedience of orders. One went solo once, and refused to fly anymore. One went solo once, crashed on his second solo and is now in hospital. One sprained his arm when due for solo. There remain two, of which we are not very hopeful of ever making either an R.E.8 pilot. In the case of Lt. Ritchie’s unit, one evening he reported three ready for solo next day. One died, one went sick, and the other was sent away on special duty to Kharkov. Capt. Head reports that in his Squadron he has no hope of two pilots out of seven ever going solo on R.E.8’s....’ Ritchie had an article published in The Hawk (the Journal of the R.A.F. Staff College) in 1928, which gives an excellent insight into the nature of the instructional duties carried out by the three instructors at the training mission (photocopy included with the lot). Baines left Russia in February 1920, and returned to the UK via Constantinople. He transferred to the Unemployed List in April 1920, and his award of the Order of St. Stanislaus is confirmed by MOD S10J (11 October 1976) and listed in White Russian Awards by R. Brough. Sold with copied research.

CATERINA DA SIENA. Dialogo de la Seraphica virgine Sancta Catherina da Siena Dela diuina prouidentia. Con la sua canonizatione: & alcuni altri tractati deuoti composti in sua laude. [Colophon:] Venezia, Lazaro di Soardi, X Febbraio, 15048vo, mm. 156x100. Contemporary limp vellum, renewed endpapers. 200 unnumbered leaves. Collation: [1-3]4 [4]6 A-2X4 2Y6. Colophon on the recto of the last leaf. On the Titlepage, under the title, woodcut illustration of St. Catherine. Small woodcut vignette of St. Catherine on the verso of the leaf marked 13, also repeated on the verso of leaf A4. Gothic-Roman type. Printer's mark on the verso of the last leaf. On the recto of the end-leave, before the title sheet, a handwritten inscription in Latin, by a contemporary hand, ‘memoria di s[anc]ta catherina’, handwriting in clear cursive, brown ink. Noble stamp on the Titlepage. Signs of wear on the binding, internally slight browning and foxing, overall a good copy. Very rare Venetian post-incunabulum, illustrated. The work “Della divina Provvidenza” (Divine Providence) was dictated by Saint Catherine, in moments of mystical exaltation, to her secretaries Neri Pagliaresi, Stefano Maconi and Barduccio Canigiani. The Dialogue is composed of 167 chapters: the first seven constitute a sort of introduction, from IX to LXIV are entitled Trattato della discrezione (Treatise on Discretion), from LXV to LXXXIV Treatise on Prayer, followed by Il trattato della Provvidenza and Il trattato dell’Obbedienza (The Treatise on Providence and The Treatise on Obedience). Before the text, the writings of Pope Pius II and Barduccio Canigiani, followed by the proemial epistle with the dedication to Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan, and Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Bari and Milan, married to Ludovico Sforza called ‘Il Moro’. The work is printed by the Venetian typographer with his remarkable Gothic-Roman type, unique in its kind.

STATIUS, Publius Papinus. Opera. Venezia, Paganini, 1490Folio, 310x215 mm. 18th century binding, leather spine with gold title and decorations, woodcut decorated paper boards. 208 out of 210 leaves, the two blank leaves, the first and last, are missing. Colophon at the end “Venetiis: per Magistrum Iacobum de paganinis brisiensis, 1490. XXIIII. Decembris”. Text framed by the commentary, printed in smaller types. Heraldic bookplate ‘'Herculis de Silva'' on the inside cover; stamp of Count Ercole Silva himself and heraldic bookplate of Count Sanminiatelli on the endpaper.Small woodworm holes on the first and last leaves that touch the letters but do not affect readability, some humidity stains on the margins, overall a good copy. Rare Venetian incunabulum. Second edition of the complete works of Statius, with commentaries by Lattanzio, Calderini and Maturanzio. In the first book of the Silvae numerous marginalia by contemporary hand. The volume opens with the Thebaid, commented by Placido Lattanzio; follows the unfinished Achilleid, with commentary by Francesco Maturanzio; finally the Silvae, with commentary by Domizio Calderini. It also contains a ‘Life’ of Statius, a poem and a dedicatory letter to Francesco Ferdinando d’Aragona by Calderini and finally the elegy Sappho to Phaon by Ovid.A copy of prestigious provenance, belonging to Ercole Silva, who places the ex libris and the stamp with his coat of arms in the endpapers. Count Ercole Silva, 1756-1840, a prominent writer and scholar in Milanese culture between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, specialized in landscape architecture studies: his publication Dell'arte de' giardini inglesi is famous; he is in fact credited with having contributed to introducing the fashion of English gardens to Italy. He also expanded the vast library of Villa Silva in Cinisello Balsamo (now Villa Ghirlanda-Silva) created by his uncle Donato and in 1811 he composed the relative Catalogo de' libri della Biblioteca Silva in Cinisello (1811). The book collection was dispersed in the Parisian auction of February 1869.

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

Labour & Manufacturing.- Abstract (An) of an Act, to prevent unlawful combinations amongst Journeymen to raise Wages, &c. passed the 19th of July, a few contemporary ink calculations to final leaf, browned, stitched in modern marbled wrappers, [Not in ESTC but Library Hub records a copy at Bishopsgate Institute], Leeds, E.Baines, [1799] § Philips (Francis) An Exposure of the Calumnies Circulated by the Enemies of Social Order...against the Magistrates and the Yeomanry Cavalry of Manchester and Salford, second edition (erased from title), original blue wrappers, ink signature to upper wrapper, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 22603; Not in Kress], 1819 § Guest (Richard) The British Cotton Manufactures, and a Reply to an Article on the Spinning Machinery contained in a recent number of the Edinburgh Review, first edition, presentation copy from the author with faint pencil inscription to head of title and notes to endpapers, old library stamp to front free endpaper, original boards, uncut, rubbed, rebacked, [Goldsmiths' 25498; Kress C.2080], Manchester, 1828 § [Tufnell (E.C.)] Character, Object, and Effects of Trades' Unions, first edition, original wrappers, paper label to upper cover, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 28804; Kress C.3884], 1834 § Cobbett (William) Cobbett's Poor Man's Friend, later ink inscription to head of title, browned, modern cloth, Wm.Cobbett, [?c.1830], some a little rubbed; and c.20 others on labour, manufacturing, working men etc., including 3 rare broadsides complaining about German wool work, 8vo et infra (c.25)

Rare German WWI G.98 first pattern saw back bayonet and scabbard, the toothed blade stamped with Erfurt arsenal mark and 1900 inspector stamp, first pattern one piece wood grip, the guard stamped with unit mark '102 R. 9.176'. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required.69cm long The blade and other polished steel areas of the guard and scabbard have some black-speckled corrosion spots, on the scabbard mounts and pommel there is some surface corrosion spots. The edge of the blade is still reasonably sharp. The point of the blade is not razor sharp and is slightly rounded but still usable. The scabbard has a dent to it just ahead of the frog clip. The single-piece wood grip has some scratches and marks there is a split to the area between the guard and the first bolt. There is also a short split to the underside of the grip running away from the pommel. Despite these faults, the woodwork appears stable. The scabbard leather has some scuffs and marks throughout.

Rare British Experimental Lockyer Bayonet25 3/4 inch, hollow ground, triangular form blade.  Top forte with Inspection stamp and "702". Blued steel muzzle ring, knuckle bow and 1888 pattern pommel.  Wooden slab grips secured by steel screws and washers.  Contained in its brass mounted, brown leather scabbard.  See British And Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton page 179, circa 1902 for trials at Enfield.   Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

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

India.- Watson (John Forbes, editor) Collection of Illustrations of the Textile Manufactures of India, 4 vol. only, 107 chromolithograph plates and 129 textile samples mounted on thick card, plates with small ink stamp, one sample only with ink stamp, a few leaves brittle, broken and some leaves working loose, marginal water-staining, wear to many tissue guards, library cloth with stamps and markings, folio, India Office, c.1880.*** Rare at auction. The complete set comprised numerous volumes and over 1300 actual samples. We have Nos. 1-64, Turban pieces; nos. 65-100, Man's garments; nos. 101-134, Man's garments; nos. 386-388, Embroideries; nos. 389-400, Mats.

Matchbox Regular Wheels 47a Trojan Brooke Bond Tea Van - Stannard Code 4 - red body with silver trim to grille & headlamps, glass black base, 9.5 x 20-tread grey plastic wheels with rounded axles - Near Mint in Excellent Plus VERY RARE LATE ISSUE TYPE D1 BOX WITH MATCHING MODEL ARTWORK printed by Pembroke Abbey (original US retailers price stamp of 20¢ added in ink to 1 end flap). Superb example of a very rare & desirable box.

Rare AC50g 25th Anniv VC 10, Gulf War, Flown VC Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. 25 Jul 91 BFPS 2300 - 25th Anniv. of the VC1O into Military Service. Flown cachet on the back Flown from in VC10 K3, ZA 149 from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh to Punta Raisi Airport, Palermo in company with three Tornado F3 Aircraft on the return from Operation Desert Strom to the United Kingdom following the cessation of the Gulf War. During the air to air refuelling a total of 18600 Kgs of Fuel was transferred to the Tornado F3's. Flight Time 5hrs 35 mins. Further flown from Punta Raisi to Royal Air Force Brize Norton on the Return of 101 Squadron from the Gulf. On arrival at Royal Air Force Brize Norton ZA149 participated in a formation flypast together with VC 10. K2's, ZA141, ZA142, ZA143 and VC10, K3, ZA150 Flight Time 2hrs 40 mins. Captain Flight Lieutenant C Fitzpatrick, Co - Pilot Flying Officer Mutty RAF, Navigator Squadron Leader C P Menage, Engineer Flight Sergeant A J Scott. With added Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, and added two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. Personally Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. Certified Copy no 52 of 52 Signed Gp Capt W S O Randle Wellington WW11 Pilot. See Note in RAF Reference Book Covers (d) to (g) have all got an Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, as all these covers were flown to the Gulf and have two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

WW2 Top all time ace Erich Hartmann multiple signed RAF flown cover RARE. C60 60th Anniv 1st direct crossing Atlantic Signed Erich Hartmann, Adolf Galland, C Adams USA Ace's. 14 June 1979 BFPS 1643 and Canadian stamp cancelled 21 Jun 79 at Goose Green in Newfoundland. 60th Anniversary of the First Direct Crossing of the Atlantic. Personally Signed by Sqn A. J. H. Alcock ( Capt Alcock's Nephew ) and Flt Lt W. N. Brown ( not related to Lt Brown ) in Phantom XV424. Also Personally Signed by Erich Hartmann,. Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 Victories during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1, 425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years General Leutnant Adolf Galland Kommore 111/KG 26. Luftwaffe WW2 fighter pilot, who fought throughout WW2. Credited with 104 Victories also Signed by Charles E Adams 95th Fre Sqn Ace with 6 Victories. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Rare SC18c RAF Tern Hill Signed Lt Col Alonso Vega Reflown 100 issued. 10 Jan 71 BFPS 1160 RAF Tern Hill Commemorating the Formation of the RAF Rotary Winged Force and Aerodromo Militar de Cuatro Vientos Postmarks. Flown in Augusta Bell 205 No 4012 by Lt Col Alonso Vega ( Spanish Forces ) from the Helicopter Training School at Cuatro Vientos. Personally Signed by Lt Col Alonso Vega The Covers has a 20c Spanish Stamp depicting a Helicopter. Black flown cachet on the back flown from MT Snowdon to RAF Tern Hill in Westland Signed by the Pilot Captain Wg Cdr F Barnes. Only 100 covers issued. RAF Museum Reference Number SC18c rare cover. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Rare C16d RAF Chivenor taken from Clovelly Devon to Lundy Island Signed J. M. Hunter, coxswain. 5 Aug 72 BFPS 1319 RAF Chivenor taken from Clovelly Devon to Lundy Island in RNLI Waverney Class Life Boat and added Flight Cachet stamped by hand flown in Whirlwind to RAF Chivenor by Captain Flt Lt R L Probert. With added Lundy Stamp dated stamped 5 Aug 1972 Lundy. Personally Special Signed by Mr J. M. Hunter, coxswain of the Clovelly RNLI Lifeboat. Certified Copy No 45 of 200. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

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

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

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

Luftwaffe MG.15 Aircraft Tool Kit Pouch & MP34 Cleaning Kit, Luftwaffe MG.15 aircraft mounted tool kit pouch, in very good condition with Luftwaffe Waffenamt stamp, and ‘FL46475’. Although its contents no longer inside, it remains a rare piece of Luftwaffe equipment. MP34 SMG, Tool/Cleaning kit, complete with tools and oil bottle in leather case with carry strap, very nice condition. Accompanying this lot its two leather equipment items of unknown origin.

Ca. 3100 - 2900 BC.A rare stamp seal, carved using drilling and string cutting. It is made from a piece of red opaque stone and is pierced vertically for suspension. One side has a highly abstract representation of a standing stag or zebu bull with long curved horns. It also has stylised trees. On the other side, there is a motif of crosses lines.Size: 30mm x 20mm; Weight: 17g.Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collection, 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Rare 21st century hand painted plaque featuring a grotesque pelican. Attributed to the style of Martin Brothers grotesque birds. Cobridge Stoneware impressed stamp. Marked: Trial 29.1.01. Issued: 2001Dimensions: 8"L x 0.25"W x 12"HManufacturer: Cobridge StonewareCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.