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Rare, vibrantly hand painted mini box celebrating Native American heritage in intricately detailed colored feathers of Sienna black and turquoise. A gilded feather opens lid to reveal a bow and arrow inside. Limoges France Marque Deposse Peint Main back stamp. Artist: PAIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5â€L x 1.5"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

A Rare Victorian Telegraphs Five pound Orange Stamp. Over stamps in black ink.

A rare Antique American Civil War Remington six shot Percussion revolver the octagonal barrel with makers stamp and patent date Sep14 1858 New York USA. the revolver with brass trigger guard action functions well serial number 64727 No Firearms license required.

WEMYSS WARE 'FIGHTING COCKS' TEAPOT AND COVER glazed earthenware, impressed maker’s mark WEMYSS, printed Thomas Goode & Co. retailer's mark, 12cm high; together with a 'FIGHTING COCKEREL' JUG, glazed earthenware, printed retailer's stamp T. GOODE & CO., 12cm high; and a RARE 'FIGHTING COCKEREL' SAUCER, impressed WEMYSS WARE/ R.H. & S., printed retailer's stamp T. GOODE & CO., 13cm diameter (3)

Barbados 1950 6 cents blue stamp imperf proof in issued colour, rare, with example of issued stamp. Provenance: the archive of Alan Dow, engraver for Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd.

CHESTER: A rare silver combination vesta / stamp / sovereign case/ double pencil. 1887. Approx. 41 grams. Est. £100 - £150.

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers signed rare 1966, Barbados Independence Maxi Card with Matching Sobers stamp and illustration, scarce CDS postmark. 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

Framed 20th Century coin collection, includes a Rare unused stamp from the reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 an Edwardian penny, a stamps from the reign of king Edward VII 1901-1910 and a Farthing and many more. A celebration of 100 years of Royal History. Includes original Certificate limited 148 of 1000. Measures 20 inch by 15 inch appx. 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

A rare invitation to The Countess of Westmorland Priscilla Anne Fane (née Wellesley-Pole) niece of Duke of Wellington- to the coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide 1831, Earl Marshall Norfolk blind stamp, two vertical and one horizontal fold crease 19.5 x 27cm.

Taxidermy: A Prepared Gyr or Greenland Falcon Study Skin (Falco rusticolus), circa 1933, by Rowland Ward, Naturalists, "The Jungle", 167 Piccadilly, a large fully prepared adult, as a cabinet / study skin, glass eyes, both feet tied together, with original attached data label, overall bird length 48cm, presented within a large rigid carboard presentation box with glass cover, dimensions 61cm by 15cm by 12.5cm, photo copies of the original Rowland Ward purchase receipts includedPreviously owned by Captain Vivian Hewitt, Holmfield, Rhyl, North Wales.Vivian Vaughan Davies Hewitt was born at Homefield, Grimsby, on the 11thMarch 1888. Soon after the family moved to various residences in rural England eventually buying Warren House, Bodfari, Flintshire (Hywel). Following his exploits as a pioneering aviator and racing driver his flying experience was put to good use. During the First World War he represented the British Government as an Admiralty Test Pilot at the Curtiss Aviation Company, Buffalo, U.S.A. An accident in January 1918 precluded further aviation activities and soon after he involved himself in the field of ornithology and oology. Quite early on he took up residence in Rhyl, at Holmfield, 21 West Kimmel Street where Mrs E.M. Parry (first names unknown to me) became his housekeeper, the start of a relationship which lasted for the rest of his life. By about 1928 the months of April to September- the bird breeding season-were devoted to bird watching visiting many of the Welsh islands such as Puffin, The Skerries, Bardsey, and Grassholm in one of his boats. He rented Puffin Island and studied the seabirds. Published a paper in The Oologists’ Record of 1st June 1929 about his observations on this island.His wealth came from the family Brewing interests in Grimsby of which he had no interest whatsoever. There was a Hewitt Trust which was set up by his grandfather. The terms of the trust were that only a male could inherit. When the brewery and other property was sold about 1933 Vivian Hewitt being the sole heir was the recipient of a vast fortune in the order of one and a quarter million pounds, so his already large income was swelled to the tune of some £50,000 a year from that source (Hywel). With his wealth Vivian could buy virtually anything which took his fancy. He became a very valued customer of Spink and Son of London who sold him rare stamps, gold coins and valuable objects d’art. They were to become an important conduit for the sale of Great Auk eggs and specimens. In the early 1960’s he became a tax exile and lived for much of the year at his house Mount Vernon, Nassau, Bahamas with Mrs Parry and appears to have abandoned his vast collection of eggs, some say half a million others a million, at his Anglesey property of Bryn Aber, Cemlyn under the control of Jack Parry. It was not until he was nearly seventy when he chose Nassau as his permanent home. Many of his personal and most prized possessions had been shipped out, and he continued to occupy many hours of the day dealing with his stamp and coin collections and even adding to them. Naturally, some of his engineering acquisitions proved too troublesome for transit and his collection of birds’ skins and eggs were too vast to move. However, the mounted specimens of Great Auks, as well as the eggs were too precious not to be under his surveillance and were constantly admired and studied. Hewitt died in a friend’s house at Cemlyn, Anglesey on the 18thJuly 1965. He had been in failing health in Nassau for some considerable time having been diagnosed with a carcinoma of the oesophagus and returned to Wales for treatment in Liverpool a short time before he died. See Fuller Errol - The Great Auk book, page 390 for further information small hole to left side of the box.

Great War feldpost card 18/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare KUK Inft Regiment Nr 8 Stamp. 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

Great War feldpost card 10/4/1915. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare STABSWACHE Unit Stamp RG XXVI. 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

Great War feldpost card 18/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Schiltzen Regiment Nr 28 Stamp. 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

Great War feldpost card 1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Tech Instruktionskura Stamp. 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

Great War feldpost card 20/5/1916. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Soldarten Stempel Unit Stamp. 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

Great War feldpost card 6/4/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare KUK Feldhaaubitzregiment Batterie Nr 3 Stamp. 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

Great War feldpost card 24/9/1917. WW1 German Postcard-Feldpostkarte. Rare Breif Stempel Unit Stamp. 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

Oui, oui. Rare Rochard crafted black, 24k gold and white hand painted diamond pattern Limoges Eiffel Tower Paris France mini box with French colors of blue, white and red. Even stylized bow hinged clasp that's oh so French. Opens to reveal PARIS in gold inside. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with Rochard R. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 2"W x 4"HManufacturer: RochardCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, hand-painted mini box, exclusive to Las Vegas Luxor Hotel. Craftsmanship meets iconic pop culture. Pharaohs bust hinge clasp reveals two hands holding a crook and a flail, (scepters) of the pharaohs to emulate those found in King Tut tomb. Peint Main Limoges France with artist initials back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.35"L x 2.35"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint a La Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GR. Artist: MB,GRIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 1.5"L x 0.5"W x 4"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Charmingly hand painted Limoges fine mini box with double green barrel cacti. Ridges, spots and all. Vibrant green colors on mottled beige amber base, has slithering snake hinged snap closure. Opening reveals palm trees inside. Extremely rare find. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75"W x 2.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, beautifully crafted mini box features handsome Boxer Dog, loyally seated on pale yellow oval box with strokes of red, blue and black. Inside is adorable hedgehog. Intricate metalwork and sweet bow hinge clasp. Limoges France Peint Main Edition Limitie back stamp. Signed and numbered 014 of 1750 by Artist. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.75"W x 3"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Just add tequila. Meticulously hand painted this unique piece is rare edition of only 50 and is an impeccably detailed replica of a simple over ripe lime half capturing this everyday fruit with remarkable realism. Gilded bee hinged closure. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GG. 6 of 50 Artist: MB,GGIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.5"W x 3.67"HEdition Number: 6 of 50Country of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, vibrant hand painted mini box celebrating Native American heritage in vibrant intricately detailed colored feathers. A feather opens lid to reveal a bow and arrow inside. Limoges France Marque Deposse Peint Main back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.5"W x 2"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Description: Very rare Middle Eastern Islamic rock crystal seal stamp collection, carved with elegant calligraphy, 10 pieces, the biggest one is 4 cm, the smallest one is 2 cm. Condition: in good condition. Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $45; no hidden fees. THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED FROM TURKEY. 

A Historic Day Dail Eireann Declaration of Irish Independence. Official English Translation.  Historic Pronouncement of Ireland’s Freedom  from English Rule, made at the first meeting of Dáil Eireann .. January 21st 1919. Fergus O’Connor, Dublin. 3pp, single folded sheet, a little soiled, a few notes on rear blank A.O.H. Cashel Stamp. Rare; Together with: Dáil Éireann. [Admission Ticket]. An Cheud Tionól [First Sitting]. Dia Máirt, 21 [amended by hand from 22] Eanair 1919. On yellow card with recipient’s name, Clan na Rory, Kilmainham. (2)

Important Republican Collection Irish First Day Covers:  An amazing Private Collection of approx. 160 F.D.C., most postally used, & contained in two albums, covering most Anniversaries of Important Irish people in the history of Ireland, from Daniel O'Connell, James Stephens, J. O'Donovan Rossa, Michael Davitt, Roger Casement, James Larkin, James Connolly, Kevin Barry, P.H. Pearce, Countess Markievicz, Michael Collins, T. MacSwiney & T. Mc Curtin, E. de Valera etc. to mention but a few, also anniversary of important events, 1798 etc. to include: * Reg. F.D.C. 1941, with Easter Rising overprint issue, with additional Sinn Fein propaganda label, tied by individual strikes. V. Rare; * 1944, O'Cleary, 4 block 1/2d Set and 1 shilling stamp; * Two for 1946, with orig. watercolour portrait of C.S. Parnell; * Various Republican sets for 1949 with 'An Post Poblacht na h'Eireann' stamp.  * 1958, Commemorative covers, with hand-coloured designs, 'Kilmainham Jail,' by Mrs. J. Plunket, & hd. coloured flags. * 1969 - '50th Anniversary Dail Eireann,' signed by Eamon de Valera.  * 1916-1966 Commemorative Album of stamps of Republican Leaders.  An extraordinary collection and some issues with variant designs. As a collection, w.a.f. (2)

Britains - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [Circa, 1965 - U.S Export Proof Figure], comprising: H.1450 Mounted Knight With Standard, Mounted on a Black Galloping Horse [Complete with Swoppet Leg Tag]. This example is complete with a YELLOW CAPARISON [Blanket type], Shield, Purple Sword Belt [Export Colour], Blue Lance, Trailing Plumes & REINS [Supplied in This Format Only for this Pre-Production Example]. Mint, contained in a near Mint 2nd Issue [Blue/Yellow] Pavilion type window box. The Backing Card is Stamped: "BRITAINS DESIGN DEPARTMENT U.S.A. EXPORT PROOF" & The Britains Trade Mark Stamp. Ex' Charles Biggs [Britains Chief Designer & Director] Collection [Signed Collection Label to Rear of Box]it is Thought this Model Based on the Rare Yellow Caparison Variant was Intended to Become an Export Variant C/W Yellow Reins [not commercially produced], However the Proposal was Apparently Shelved and was Never Commercially Produced. Note: An Alternate [CB Collection] Example Complete with The Rare White Galloping Horse was Sold by a UK Auction House in 2022, Unique

AN EXTREMELY RARE .450 CENTREFIRE 'COMBUSTIBLE CARTRIDGE' MONKEY TAIL CARBINE SIGNED WESTLEY RICHARDS, serial no. 331, dated for 1868, with 24in. Birmingham proofed barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', block and blade foresight and elevating ladder rearsight, modified 'monkey tail' type breech lever stamped 'WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT', underslung sliding breech block with inclined firing pin with attached lug (struck by an external hammer), the receiver with cutaway sides for ease of loading, standard 'monkey tail' lock with 'WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO' over '1868', walnut full-stock with straight-hand grip, the right side of butt with impressed supplier's stamp 'ROB'T HUGHES, UNIVERSAL FIREARMS WORKS, BIRM'M', brass furniture except one iron barrel band, complete with original clearing rod and provision for sling. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

A RARE SILVER-PLATED CAFETIERE, BY TRADITION FROM HERMANN GOERING'S RAILWAY CARRIAGE, just pre-war, with two-part cylindrical body, the top half with plated plunger, lid and perforated base, the bottom half with applied 'D.R.' (Deutsche Reichsbahn) and eagle swastika device, the base of both halves numbered '242', the lower half trademarked 'ALPAKA' with a stamp of a steam locomotive.

AN ULTRA-RARE PRE-WAR .25 UNDER-LEVER BSA IMPROVED MODEL 'D' AIR-RIFLE WITH STRAIGHT-HAND STOCK, serial no. 21329, for 1908-09, with 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, correct pattern elevating notch rear-sight, 'piled arms' trademark stamp behind the rear-sight, marked 'LOAD 3' forwards of the load tap, patent mark to tap-plate, plain air-chamber stamped 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL 'D'), THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED - SOLE MANUFACTURERS', single screw trigger block, chequered walnut straight-hand butt-stock with 'piled arms' trademark and blued iron heel-plate, cast trigger guard, no provision for fore-end and 'side-catch' style under-lever catch, good unrestored condition with strong traces of factory finish. Pre-1939

A RARE FRENCH BLUE AND RED 'HABIT' (TAILCOATED TUNIC) BELIEVED TO BE FOR THE 9th LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, circa 1840s, made with dark blue broadcloth, scarlet collar and cuffs, white lapels and cuff flaps, red serge and linen lining, complete with all pewter buttons with 'IX' within a scrolled border, interior with black stencil 'No. 2' and blue oval manufacturer's stamp appearing to read 'LEBEREQUE UNIFORMS' (faint), worn with some stitched repairs, staining and mothing.

Registration - VJM 415YChassis No. - WBAAH3208C7277550M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 116,243This characterful BMW 323i is described as a bona fide barn find, that’s been off the road for the past 20 years (an original tax disc is dated November 2004). The vendor says it is resplendent in all-original condition, from the metallic red paintwork, to the cream interior, which is in surprisingly good order, given the fact this is a 41-year-old car. This is backed up by “stacks of history,” confirms the vendor, including plenty of receipts and the original book pack that features a service history book with plenty of stamps. It even features the pre-delivery inspection stamp, dated April 1983.‘VJM415Y’ is believed to be one of the final E21s built, before BMW switched to the E30 3 Series. Its rarity is further underlined by the factory-fit air conditioning system; if E21s were fitted with air con at all, it was usually a dealer-fit system. The odometer of this 323i reads just over 116,000 miles and an HPI check reports there are no mileage discrepancies. It hasn’t been written off, stolen or scrapped, either. E21 BMW 3 Series in such original condition are real rarities these days, and this will be a worthwhile restoration project for a marque enthusiast.The BMW 3 Series has been in continuous production since it replaced the 02 series in 1975 – and the E21 was the original generation. A real case of right first time, it introduced the world to the concept of the sporty compact saloon, a driver-focused chassis and powerful engines combined with the very highest standards of engineering. Perfect styling under the director of Paul Bracq added to the appeal – and earned the E21 BMW 3 Series a place in Design Museum London’s “fifty cars that changed the world”. The E30 BMW 3 Series followed the E21 in 1983, and BMW really hasn’t looked back since; even today, a new 3 Series remains one of the finest cars in the world.In summary:Highly original E21 BMW 3 SeriesFeatures ultra-rare factory-fit air conditioningExtensive history records include a service history with 14 years of stamps

Registration - R791 PHGChassis No. - SCBLB51E2XCH01507M.O.T. - 12 MonthsOdometer - 71,240This striking silver Bentley Arnage has a tasteful special-order two-tone interior that blends Portland hide with English Tan leather sections, set off by hand-crafted wood veneer. Built in Crewe, this Series 1 Arnage was first registered in June 1998, supplied to Ron Stratton & Co Rolls-Royce and Bentley of Knutsford, Cheshire. It is a rare BMW-engined model, with the 4.4-litre turbo V8, which produces 350bhp for 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds. The vendor describes it as being in good condition throughout, and this UK-registered car will come with 12 months’ MOT. The odometer reads 71,240 miles but the vendor says it had a documented speedometer change in 2004. The total mileage is around 144,750 miles. It was first owned by Stockport’s Fredrick Dairies and, registered as ‘1 CES’, was chauffeur driven until the company sold it in 2010. Now a three-owner car, ‘R791PHG’ had nearly £2,700 spent on it in 2016, including two new rear gas suspension spheres, electrical work and gear selector mechanism rectification. It also comes with the original book pack, which includes a service book containing 14 main dealer stamps and a further classic and specialist stamp, plus a large selection of past invoices and MOTs, and even the full specification sheet of this well-equipped car. The Bentley Arnage was launched, along with its sister car, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, in 1998. They were the first all-new models from the company since 1980. While the Rolls-Royce used a BMW V12 engine, the Bentley used a turbo V8. However, during its launch period, a takeover battle saw Volkswagen Group acquire Bentley and BMW acquire Rolls-Royce. As part of this, Volkswagen modified the Bentley to use an updated version of the original 6.75-litre pushrod turbo V8 – meaning that just 439 right-hand drive BMW-powered Bentley Arnage were built before it was phased out. It makes this car a real collectible that marks a fascinating period in the company’s history. In summary:Silver Pearl paintwork combined with special order interiorRare BMW-powered carExtensive service history includes 14 main dealer stamps

* Fabric. A long length of glazed chintz for seat covers, British, early 19th century, with repeated pattern of the Prince of Wales's feathers against a circle of blue ribbon, within a floral wreath, including roses, carnations, cornflowers, irises, heart's ease, forget-me-nots, and nasturtiums, on an ivory ground, truncated brown ink stamp of the royal crest to lower cut edge, some marks, creased at edges (and a couple of very small holes), dimensions of pattern 32.5 x 34 cm (12.75 x 13.5 ins), selvedge to selvedge 65 cm (25.5 ins), length approximately 15 m (24 repetitions of pattern), together with another matching piece, 59.5 x 66 cm (23.5 x 26 ins)QTY: (1)NOTE:A rare long length of upholstery chintz, intriguingly featuring the Prince of Wales's feathers, and stamped with the royal crest.

* Textile Designs. Five large designs for silk fabric, France: Lyon, circa 1760s/70s, gouache on laid point paper, each depicting a different floral pattern, 3 including a lace ribbon design, and 1 additionally incorporating a stone urn, 2 printed '[Pierre] Huilliot a Lion' and 1 printed 'Veret place de la comedie a Lion' to lower blank margin, versos with contemporary manuscript instructions in French to the weavers pertaining to colours, size of pattern repeat, etc., and all but one with purple ink stamp 'Robert Ruepp 7 Rue Bergére Paris', a little dusty, some chipping and fraying to edges (and associated paper strengthening on verso), one with two 6 x 6 cm sections excised from top edge (with slight loss of pattern), another with 1.5 x 3 cm hole patched on verso (not touching design), sheet size 44 x 55 cm (17.25 x 21.5 ins) and slightly smaller, each mounted, together with another mounted fabric design unrelated QTY: (6)NOTE:A small collection of rare 18th century preparatory technical drawings, each for a different patterned silk; these acted as instructions to the weaver about how to tie up the threads on the loom before weaving in the pattern. Lyon was the most prestigious centre of the silk industry in Europe from the 1660s onwards; patterns of around a century later such as these typically feature large floral motifs and sinous ribbons or stems which unify the design, and they often incorporated metal threads. The V&A holds a number of similar Lyonnaise textile designs.Robert Ruepp (1854-after 1935) was an early 20th century designer who would have used earlier patterns as inspiration for his own designs. Ruepp first established his business in Paris in the early 1880s, and eventually had one of the largest Belle Époque industrial design studios, producing patterns for textiles and wallpapers which he supplied to manufacturers in France and abroad. Although he supplied all manner of designs, Ruepp was particularly known for his adoption of the Art Nouveau style. At the Exposition Universelle of 1900 a whole salon was devoted to the presentation of Ruepp's designs, an installation which drew much attention from the press and earned him a gold medal.

Germany.- [Meredith (William George)] A Tour of the Rhine, one of 25 copies, this copy inscribed from the author to Charles Hatchett on limitation p. and with 4pp. ALs from the author tipped in at front, ink ownership stamp of Hatchett to title verso, autograph errata in the author's hand pasted to final p., ink note in Hatchett's hand "This young man... did of the small pox at Cairo in Egypt in December 1830" to front pastedown, original red boards, morocco label to spine, neat repairs to spine and joints, a little rubbed, 8vo, Printed by S. and R. Bentley, 1825.*** A lovely copy of this rare work, inscribed to the mineralogist, chemist and book collector Charles Hatchett (1765-1847) in April 1830, just 8 months before the author's death. The letter recounts the tour that led to this present work "with two most delightful travelling companions, Mr. Disraeli & his eldest son."

Anatomical Dialogues, or, a Breviary of Anatomy, third edition, 10 engraved plates, the odd faint spot, ink inscription to front free endpaper, contemporary calf, rebacked, morocco spine label, rubbed, Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1792 § The Famous Tryal in B.R. Between Thomas Neale, Esq; and the Late Lady Theodosia Joy, The 4th of June, 1684, 2 folding maps, hand-coloured in outline, water-staining to foot of first few leaves, 1696 bound with The Lady Ivy and Appeal of Thomas Ivie, together 3 works in one vol., light scattered spotting, modern half calf, morocco spine label § Satires of Persius (The) Translated into English Verse, second edition, title leaf loose, library stamp to title verso, light spotting to initial leaves, contemporary calf, red morocco spine label, upper joint slightly cracked, spine ends and corners slightly bumped, A. Millar, 1751; and 5 others, including a personal manuscript notebook from 1851, v.s. (8) *** The first book a rare work on anatomy. The third book bears the distinctive red library stamp of Ernest Augustus (1771-1851), the fifth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. 

Cambridge Spies.- Report concerning the disappearance of two former Foreign Office Officials, errata slip loosely inserted, original wrappers, light creasing, ink stamp and numbering to upper wrapper, short split to head of spine, 8vo, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1955.*** Official report into the flight and defection of Donald Maclean and Anthony Burgess. Rare, Library Hub lists copies in the BL and Queen's University Belfast only. 

Execution Broadside.- Confession of Percival Cooke and James Tomlinson (The), who were executed ... on a drop newly erected in the front of Derby Gaol for Robbing the Houses of Mr S. Hunt ... and Mr. J. Brentnall, printed broadside, creases, one or two tiny holes, light soiling, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with ink-stamp verso,  Nottingham, C. Sutton, [1812]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded as a broadside. This was also published as a chapbook by the same printer. 

Matchbox Liptons die cast vans x 36 (same model in each box) these vans originally had the Royal Warrant stamped on them but had to be withdrawn as Liptons never had the right to the  Royal Warrant so they were then re- introduced bearing the Liptons logo only. these are the ones with the Royal Warrant stamp so makes them collectable/rare. 

Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Sydney Views,' 'Music and Honeymoon,' 'A Stamp Which Changed The Map,' and 'A Mistake Corrected'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm.

Ardath Cigarettes - Stamps, Rare And Interesting (1939 series of cigarette cards) - x4 pieces of original cigarette card artwork for the series, painted by artists at Mardon, Son & Hall. Original artwork for the cards 'Britain's Rarest Stamp,' 'Typewritten Stamps,' 'A Millionaire Stamp,' and 'The Lady McLeod Stamp'. Artwork size approx: 7cm x 14cm. 

A rare grotesque figure of a fish in blue and green hand painted glaze. Cobridge Stoneware impressed stamp. Artist signed. Artist: Andrew HullIssued: 21st centuryDimensions: 10.75"L x 8.75"W x 13"HManufacturer: Cobridge StonewareCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. As is. Lid stuck to bowl.

Rare color, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated realistically hand painted Snow Leopard, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Hong Kong, Macau, China complete mint stamp books 1986 to 2005 (x34) Comprising:Hong Kong Stamp Booklets (x8): Rare 1986 Bank HQ; 1990 Electricity Supplies; 1994 1862-1962 stamps (x2); 1997 Past to Present (x2); 2002 Definitives 12 stamps 10c to $5 (x2)Hong Kong Premium Prestige Books (x16): 1999 Maritime (x2); Landmakrs definitives various 10c to $5 (x2); 2000 Nature (x2); Wetland (x2); 2001 CLP Power; 2002 Cyber Industry (x4); 2003 Hoi Ha Wan (x2); Manned Space plus 2005 Anderson's Fairy Tales special miniature sheet folderMacau: 2002 Filial Love four x 4p 50 stampsChina Stamp Books (x10): one each of booklets numbers 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28 and 2x29. Subjects include Ancient Towns, Birds and rare 2008 Year of RoosterChina First Day Covers: three dated between 1988 and 1990All booklets are in excellent condition.

Execution Broadside.- Senegal.-  very Last Dying Words, (The) of Governor Wall, Who was executed before the Debtors' Door at Newgate, London, on Thursday, January 28, 1802, for the Wilful Murder of Benjamin Armstrong, In the Island of Goree, in Africa, in the Year 1782, by causing him to be flogged to death by Black Slaves in the presence of himself and the rest of a Regiment, printed broadside, small marginal loss, scattered staining, obscuring odd letter, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with neat ink-stamp to verso, c.375 x 170 mm., Burbage and Stretton, [1802]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.  Joseph Wall (1737-1802) was the notorious Colonial Governor of the island of Gorée, near Dakar, Senegal, between 1779 and 1782. Gorée had been a part of the Atlantic Slave trade until the 1770's when the trade declined. He was already known for his cruelty, however it was his reaction to a deputation from the African Corps, led by Sergeant Benjamin Armstrong, asking for settlement on their pay and back-pay, before Wall left the country, that led to his notoriety. Without calling for the necessary court-martial, an apparently drunken Wall charged the deputation with mutiny and insisted on them being flogged for 800 lashes each, with a "rope one inch in diameter" by black slaves. Three of the deputation, including Sergeant Ben Armstrong, died as a result. Due to difficulties providing witnesses, and Wall absconding arrest it was not until 1802 that he was finally tried and executed.

Broadside.- Cannibalism.- Horrible Shipwreck of the Frances Spaight, from Newfoundland to England, printed broadside, crudely printed obscuring odd letter, lacking upper corner just touching title, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with ink-stamp verso, light soiling, c.365 x 160 mm., Nottingham, J. Plant, [c.1835]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.  A particularly graphic account of the shipwreck of a transport ship on it's return journey to Britain whilst laden with timber and with a crew of only 14. "The vessel, it appeared, either steering wild through carelessness of the helmsman, or perhaps from her bad trim, suddenly broached to, and lay like a log in the trough of the sea." They lost all their provisions, and after 16 days of dehydration and starvation the Captain proposed "one should suffer for all, and that lot lots should be drawn between the four boys, as they had no families, and could not be considered so great a loss to their friends as those who had wives and children depending on them."

Execution Broadside.- Trial and Awful Execution (The) of John Jones, aged 24, for the Wilful Murder of Mary Hallam at Mansfield ..., printed broadside, woodcut illustration at head, crudely printed occasionally obscuring text, creases, light spotting and staining, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with ink-stamp verso, c.275 x 255 mm., Nottingham, J. Plant, [1842]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded. World Cat only records a short pamphlet on the subject printed by R. Sutton. 

[Mauburnus (Johannes)] Rosetum exercitiorum spiritualium et sacrarum meditationum, edited by Johannes Speyser, collation: [*]6 a-c8 d e6 f8 g6 h-l8 m-p6.8 q-y6 z8 A-S6, double column, full-page woodcut of a chiromantic hand to b6v, initial spaces with guide-letters, final f. blank, narrow section cut from front free endpaper to remove inscription, library ink stamp to lower margin of title and in a few other margins, a few small wormholes in text, mostly at ends, some staining (see in particular Q1&2), marginal water-staining, some spotting or finger-marking, lightly browned, early manuscript fragments used in binding, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, lacking metal clasps and corner-pieces, soiled, rubbed and marked, folio (291 x 195mm.), [Basel], [Jacobus Wolff, de Pforzheim], [1404 [i.e. 1504]].  *** Rare edition at auction of the principal devotional work of Jan Mombaer (1460-1501). He was an Augustinian friar of Brussels, who was part of the ‘devotio moderna’ movement, calling for religious reform. He was one of the first to insist that Thomas à Kempis was the author of the Imitatio Christi, and not Jean Gerson. The present work was said to have influenced St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises. A variant exists with the correct date in colophon.Provenance: ‘Henricus Koboltus Juris Canonici Doctor’ (contemporary ink inscription to front pastedown and his signature to lower margin of title); ‘ex libris M. Georgii ?Stanglmayr…’ (contemporary ink inscription to head of title); St. Joseph’s, Blackrock (20th century ink stamps).Literature: VD 16 M 1623.

Broadside.- Transportation.- Sentences of the Prisoners Confined in his Majesty's Gaols for the County and City of Lincoln ..., printed broadside, crudely printed obscuring some text, light spotting and soiling, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with neat ink-stamp to verso, c.375 x 170 mm., Nottingham, J. Plant, 1832. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.  Including "Benjamin Ellis, aged 53, of Toynton All Saints, stealing a sheep, the property of Elizabeth Butler. Transported for Life", and an extremely rare 'not guilty' for William Skipworth of South Thoresby. 

Murder Broadside.- Domestic Abuse.- Particulars of a Dreadful case of Murder, Committed by Edward Stevenson on the body of his wife, printed broadside, light soiling, short tear to top edge, laid down on paper, ex-Nottingham library with neat ink-stamp to verso, c.250 x 185 mm., Nottingham, T. & W. Plant, [c.1820-50]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded. Edward Stevenson abused his wife horribly, including "while, we should suppose in a state of intoxication, he disposed of his wife by auction in the Market Place for a small trifle, but the bargain was subsequently annulled". He later killed his wife in a particularly cruel and gruesome manner by trying to induce an abortion by using "a wooden knitting pin, about a foot in length". 

Murder Broadside.- Cold Case.- Particulars of a Mysterious Murder near Oakham, printed broadside, creases, light soiling, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with small ink-stamp verso, c.365 x 165 mm., Nottingham, Ordoyno, [1831]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.  Reporting of a deathbed confession to aiding and abetting a murder 30 years previously. "The above narrative proves that murder, although long hid, is generally discovered, and brought to light."

Broadside.- Electoral Intimidation.- Popery in Ireland. This is an exact Copy of the Placard posted on the Wall of the Houses of those Persons who voted against the Popish Candidates at the Carlow Election, in 1835, printed broadside, woodcut illustration, foldlines, scattered spotting and off-setting, loss to bottom corner and lower edge affecting some text, repaired and inserted in manuscript, one or two short tears and small holes, laid onto paper, ex-library with partial blind-stamp to to edge, c.545 x 430 mm., Nottingham, H. Ingram, [1835]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.  A rare example of electoral intimidation and fraud with anti-Catholic sentiment in nineteenth century Ireland. The Borough constituency of Carlow returned two MPs to Parliament, voting for the Conservatives Henry Bruen and Thomas Kavanagh in 1835, beating the Liberals Nicholas Aylward Vigors and Alexander Raphael. Voter intimidation was rife at the time with landlords and bribing and threatening people to vote for their favoured, in this case, protestant candidates. 

Murder Broadside.- Infanticide.- Particulars of a Most Horrid Murder of Four Children by their own Father!!! At the village of Basford near Nottingham, on Monday night, April 3rd., 1837, printed broadside, creases, laid onto paper, ex-Nottingham library with neat ink-stamp verso, c.420 x 160 mm., Nottingham, Ordoyno, [1837]. *** Rare. Seemingly unrecorded.The four children, the oldest being 11, were murdered by their "wretched father" by strangulation with cord. 

FLOYER, John (1649-1734). A Treatise of the Asthma, London, 1698, small 8vo, some leaves mis-bound [see full description], but all present, later calf. FIRST EDITION. RARE.[FLOYER, John (1649-1734)].  A Treatise of the Asthma. Divided into Four Parts. In the First is given A History of the fits ... In the Second, The Cacochymia which disposes to the Fit ... In the Third, The Accidental Causes of the Fit ... In the Fourth, The Cure of the Asthma Fit, and the Method of Preventing it is Proposed. To which is annext a Digression about the several Species of Acids distinguish'd by their Tastes. London: Printed for Richard Wilkin, 1698. Small 8vo (157 x 100mm). Title within double rule border, with "Postscript. Some Reflexions on the Dissection of the Broken Winded Mare" (R1-[R4], i.e. pp.241-247) bound after "To the Reader", with b2-[b3] ("To the Reader. A Scheme of the several Species of the Asthmas") inserted between p.244 and 245 [as found in another copy in the trade], but all leaves present (a few short tears at margin of title, small piece torn away from lower margin of A3, a few small holes occasionally affecting text, variable mainly marginal browning, spotting and staining throughout, a few darker spots). Later calf, spine with red morocco lettering-piece (some staining, lightly rubbed). Provenance: From the Collection of Professor Jonathan Brostoff, D.M., D.Sc., FRCP, FRCPath (1934-2020); John Bostock (old signature at head of title, probably that of John Bostock (1773-1846), one of the first chemical pathologists); unidentified old institutional stamp and pencil number with initials "M.B." on title and at head of the Preface. FIRST EDITION. RARE. "The work on asthma is ... very noteworthy, not only as containing excellent clinical observations, but as giving the first account, derived from dissection, of the change in the lungs now called emphysema, which is found in one of the forms of asthma as then understood. This observation, which has been often quoted in modern text-books, was made not on the human subject, but on a broken-winded mare. Floyer clearly distinguishes spasmodic asthma (from which he himself suffered), and assigns for it the same cause as do most modern authorities, viz. : 'contraction of the muscular fibres of the bronchia'. His other medical writings are less important" (DNB). Garrison & Morton 3166: "Floyer himself suffered from asthma for over 30 years. He recognised the influence of heredity in asthma. The above [work] includes (p.239) an important early account of emphysema."

A rare colour trial 00p Elizabeth II green stamp unused and other low denomination unused Elizabeth II stamps.

Rare Swedish M-1867 Modified Bayonet for Use on the M-1894 Naval Mauser, fine example with brass pommel, two piece wooden grips. Cross guard in steel. Housed in its leather and brass mounted scabbard. Original leather frog attached to the scabbard. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Crowned anchor stamp and ‘G.B TLN’ to the reverse. Blade 49 ½ cms, overall 64 ½ cms. Some shrinkage to the leather scabbard.Ex Peter White collection

Rare Third Reich NSKK Leaders Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, good untouched example with blackened brown wooden grip having nickel eagle and enamel SA device. Plated mounts. Housed in the original scabbard with the original leaders hanging straps with mobile swastikas, NSKK eagle and runic symbol. Reverse of chains with RZM stamp and ‘MUSTERSCHUTZ NSKK-KORPSFÜHRUNG’. Some plating lifting to the fittings. Double edged blade with motto ‘Alles fur Deutschland’, reverse side with RZM emblem and ‘M7/66 1940’. Some light staining to the blade, the blade measures 22cms, overall 37 ½ cms.