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An inlaid mahogany book stand with Art Nouveau style inlaid end panels; a silver handle manicure set; a folding camera in a leather case; 4 fossil specimens; a pair of glass candlesticks and a pair of porcelain seated dogs

An early Victorian mahogany library table, in the Gothic style, the adjustable hinged top with two moulded book rests, two pull out candle stands, on twin column supports and bun feet, maker label to underside 'J. J. HELSDON / Appraiser and Cabinet Maker / Lincolns Inn Fields'83 x 97 x 60cmthe top with various degrees of scratching and indents from good use, slightly sun fadedone of the moulded bookrests is latermechanism works well, frame quite knocked, feet look shaved down on one sidesee photos

This collection of six softcover books provides detailed naval history and technical insights into World War II warships. The set includes volumes from the "Warship's Data" series and the special edition Destroyer Escorts of World War Two, featuring ship specifications, historical analysis, and illustrations. Titles include Warships Data 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (USS Yorktown CV-10) and Destroyer Escorts of World War Two. These books are valuable resources for collectors, historians, and model ship enthusiasts, offering in-depth coverage of naval warfare and vessel design. Largest book measures 11"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A richly illustrated hardcover volume titled Gaudi: Complete Works, authored by H. Kliczkowski. This visually striking book surveys the architectural legacy of Antoni Gaudi, the renowned Catalan modernist best known for his organic forms and distinctive decorative style. The book presents Gaudi's most iconic buildings, including the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and Casa Batllo, with full-color photographs, site plans, and descriptive commentary. The dust jacket features a vivid collage of Gaudi's colorful mosaic details, while the back cover highlights the serpentine bench from Park Guell. The pages showcase both architectural overviews and detailed close-ups, offering a comprehensive visual and historical guide to Gaudi's visionary work. ISBN 84-89439-91-5.Artist: H. KliczkowskiIssued: 2002Dimensions: 10"L x 12"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

This lot includes five books covering various aspects of American history and political developments. Booknotes by Brian Lamb presents insights from leading historians on major events that shaped the nation. The Right to Vote by Alexander Keyssar traces the evolution of democracy in the United States. The Complete Book of United States Presidents by William A DeGregorio provides a comprehensive look at presidential leadership. Pride of the South examines historical figures from the American South, and Civil War Collectors Encyclopedia by Francis A Lord explores artifacts and historical items from the era. These volumes offer a broad perspective on the nation's past for researchers, collectors, and history enthusiasts. Largest item measures: 8.75"L x 1.25"W x 11.25"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A hardcover edition of Norman Rockwell: Illustrator, presented in its original illustrated slipcase. This richly illustrated volume celebrates the life and work of American artist Norman Rockwell, featuring hundreds of images including full-color reproductions and vintage covers from The Saturday Evening Post. The clothbound book is stamped in gilt to the front board and spine with Rockwell's monogram and title, and the included dust jacket features seasonal vignettes of his beloved characters. The book contains Rockwell's commentary alongside biographical insights, with detailed images of his paintings, sketches, and studio work. 07-025213-0.Artist: Arthur L. GuptillIssued: c. 1971Dimensions: 9"L x 12"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

This collection of five books explores various aspects of American military history, leadership, and strategy, spanning conflicts from the American Revolution to the Civil War. Included in this lot are His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis, a compelling biography of the first U.S. president and his military leadership; With My Face to the Enemy, edited by Robert Cowley, an anthology of essays on the Civil War from notable historians; Supreme Command by Eliot A. Cohen, which examines how political leaders have directed military strategy in wartime; How America Fought Its Wars, an analysis of U.S. military strategy from the Revolution to the Civil War; and Rebel Reefers by William N. Conrad, detailing the Confederate States Navy and its operations. These books offer insightful perspectives on military decision-making, battlefield tactics, and the broader impact of war on American history. A valuable addition for historians, military enthusiasts, and collectors of historical literature.Dimensions: Largest book: 6.50"L x 1.75"W x 9.50"HCondition: Age related wear.

This set includes two editions of The World Factbook prepared by the CIA, providing in-depth statistics, geopolitical insights, and country-by-country analysis. These comprehensive reference books cover demographics, economic conditions, political structures, and military capabilities of nations worldwide. Ideal for researchers, analysts, and global affairs enthusiasts, these volumes offer a detailed snapshot of world affairs from an intelligence perspective. A valuable addition for collectors of government-issued reference materials. Largest book measures 11.25"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A collection of six hardcover books focusing on historical warships, including The Heavy Cruiser Takao, The Battleship Yamato, The Battleship Warspite, Victory, USS Constitution, and Essex. Each book provides an in-depth examination of the respective vessel, covering design, history, and significant battles. The selection features a mix of iconic ships from different eras, including the formidable Japanese battleship Yamato, the legendary HMS Warspite, and the USS Constitution, America's famed wooden-hulled frigate. Illustrated with detailed photographs and diagrams, these books serve as essential resources for naval enthusiasts and historians. A well-preserved set with crisp spines and glossy covers, ideal for collectors or military history aficionados.Dimensions: Set of book: 10.25"L x 4"W x 10"HCondition: Age related wear.

Elegant 19th century-style Continental white bisque porcelain sculpture depicting a classical female figure seated in repose on an ornate bench. The figure is finely modeled with flowing drapery and delicate facial features, exuding grace and neoclassical charm. Detailed scrollwork on the bench and a sculpted book at her feet enhance the composition. Standing approximately 14 inches high, the sculpture is in very good condition with minor age-appropriate wear. A beautiful piece ideal for collectors of antique bisque or classical decor.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 13"L x 14"HCondition: Age related wear. Scuff marks and chips on base.

This collection of four hardcover books delves into themes of power, legacy, and downfall, offering insights into political history, royal succession, and the impact of authoritarian rule. Lines of Succession explores the lineage of monarchies, while Mussolinis Shadow uncovers the influence of Count Galeazzo Ciano in fascist Italy. Broken Empire presents a compelling visual narrative of the Soviet Unions collapse, and Marc Klionsky showcases the works of a renowned Russian-American artist, reflecting on history through art. A thought-provoking collection for historians and collectors alike. Largest book measures 12.75"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Jonas Zeuner (1727-1814)View of Montalbano from the Ridderbrug, Amsterdam, signed 'Zeuner Fec', verre églomise, 40 x 50.5cmProvenance: Formerly the property of David Stevenson (1815-1886) MICE, FRSE, FRSSA, civil engineer and lighthouse designer, Uncle of Robert Louis Stevenson, and ancestor of our current vendor. This picture is described and illustrated in the book 'Scientific Charles Recalls a Poetic Stevenson', (see p.98) by Charles Stevenson, son of David Stevenson and first cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson, circa 1870 (the book posthumously published in 2023). A copy of this book accompanies the lot, along with a letter with franked Penny Black stamp to Messrs Stevenson & Son, dated 1840. There are numerous pale brown spots of foxing visible to the sky (the black marks around the spire are birds). There is an area of possible corrosion? or patchy discolouration below the area where the signature is (see additional images) The signature is to the edge of a floating wooden platform on the right side. The glass is intact, and the frame appears to be the original.

English School (late 19th century)A young girl seated with a book, wearing a blue dress with white pinafore, a straw hat and doll at her feet, signed with initials H.D, oil on card, 10.5 x 8cm

After William Blake 'When the Morning Stars Sang Together and all the Sons of God Shouted for Joy', and 'Behold Now Behemoth, Which I Made with Thee', hand coloured facsimile plates, from the Book of Job, 20.5 x 16cm. (2)

Assorted loose book plates, mostly William Blake in a vintage suitcase

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots, the French text reads 'Renault Flins', which possibly may be a reference to the Renault factory located just outside Paris called 'Flins', 49 x 63cm There is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris protests, and the posters produced at the time, titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès. Condition ReportDiscolouration to the paper commensuarate with use. Losses to the paper throughout.

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a group of signed letters,four addressed to Mr Reid, discussing a book received,another to Mr Reid, addressed as 'Mr dear sir', expressing thanks for retaining a catalogue and later stating 'I respect Cruikshank's genius deeply - But alas - I cannot dwell on the elements he delighted in',a letter addressed 'Care of Arthur Severn', discussing helping a fellow writer,a letter to Monsieur Guyard, expressing he would be 'entirely proud and in a great many ways happy in having any book of yours or any book - that was yours',four letters addressed to Mr Bryce Wright, discussing purchasing silver and gold and their associated costs, anda further letter, addressed to Mr Bryce, being delighted with 'this tourmaline...it's not monstrous in price neither' although 'I must send you back your (pink) apatite', signed 'JR' (12)

John Ruskin (1819-1900), an autographed draft manuscript lecture entitled 'Unused Arundel', expressing his distaste for contemporary art and its market, leading to a request for the Arundel Society to hire copyists to recreate the Italian Old Masters rather than relying on printing, (...Do you think that, if a group of figures by Perugino, or Luini, as beautiful in many respects as the original - would not be a better decoration for your drawing room than an oil painting - such as you are likely now to get of them - of an old gentleman with his family late at a party - or a drowned child and a starving dog tied to a mast!...), 7 pages, within a red folio, dated 1878, andan autographed letter to Mrs Elizabeth Salt, revealing the subtlety of his own sensibilities while instructing her in the art of drawing, and proposing, since there is 'no wholesome elementary book on drawing', that she wait for the third volume of 'Modern Painters' which will tell her better what she wants to know than anything else she could get ('...It seems very egotistic, but it is the truth, & I cannot help saying it...'), with the original autograph envelope, postmarked 30 August 1855 (3)

A group of books on baking, late 19th to early 20th century, including four volumes of 'The Modern Baker, Confectioner and Caterer' and 'The Book of Cakes' (21)

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, the text translated from the French reads 'The fight continues', printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots,55.5 x 38.5cmThere is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès.Condition ReportWith creases and folds throughout. With losses to the bottom left hand side commensurate with use.

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, the text translated from the French reads 'The fight continues', printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots,28 x 43.5cmThere is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès.Condition ReportWith creases and folds throughout. With a 8.5cm tear to the bottom right corner.

Of American Civil War interest: late 19th century, 'Records - Co. D. 14th Regiment - N.G.S.N.Y.', a regiment book of the American Civil War,27.7 x 22cm, anda photograph of a group of American Civil War Union soldiers (2)Condition ReportThe photograph with losses and tears to the paper and surface marks throoughout commensurate with use. The photograph including the border measures 36.5cm x 28.7cm. The regiment book with considerable wear to the cover and pages commensurate with use.One photograph and book with around 200 pages each with two sides of writing in various hands. Addititional added photos. First date seems to be 1862 and the last around 1884

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a signed letter, addressed to Huish, 'Have you a copy of the Proust book left and can you send it over here? - The illustrated one, I mean - I want to compare the view on the spot. Very busy. Ever affecty. yrs. J Ruskin'.Marcus Huish was a barrister with an interest in the arts who, from 1879 to 1911, was director of the Fine Art Society.Condition Reportdescription should read 'Prout' not Proust

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, the text translated from the French reads 'Will he be unemployed?', printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots, stamped 'FAC de science',44 x 56cmThere is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès.Condition ReportAppearing with no obvious flaws. The poster is stamped with 'FAC de Science'.

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots, the text reads 'CRS SS', possibly a reference to the CRS riot police at the time and comparing them to Nazi Germany's notorious Schutzstaffel or 'SS',55 x 43cmThere is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès.Condition ReportWith a large to the bottom right side over the 'S'.

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a collection of twelve signed letters, comprising1) a letter addressed to 'Boyce', stating he had 'written to Rosetti' for his address,2) a letter addressed to 'My dear Sir' responding to a gentleman 'enquiring for a Turner autograph',3) a letter addressed to 'Mr Hall' (S.C. Hall, Esq.), worrying that he 'caused Miss Virtue some trouble by not presenting the enclosed cheque' and he sees 'the Palestine exploration people are in want of funds, perhaps Miss Virtue will be kind enough to write a new cheque for them',4) a letter addressed to 'Calverly Hotel, Tunbridge Wells', stating he enjoyed the poems he had received which 'must be the case with every faithful lover of Derwent water - which in spite of a rather - in full consistence with - a more recent devotion to the Alps, I still claim to be - as one loves one's nurse faithfully',5) a letter addressed to 'Mr Mackay' (Charles Mackay Esq.), apologising for a delay in response and wishing to chat to him on his return to England,6) a letter addressed to 'Mr Smith', discussing plates 'just published, - plate 4. 12 guineas. I think this an exorbitant price - I wish you would ask one or two lithographers here what they would estimate it at',7) another to S C Whitworth Esq., thanking him 'for the gift of your book, with every word of which I concur', complete with its envelope,8) a letter address to 'My dear Madam', thanking the recipient for the book and commenting 'the Flaxmann designs become very interesting in this direct association with the text',9) a letter addressed to 'Dear Mrs Barnard', stating 'You needn't come to Oxford, but you must write out the Charter, and sign it & send it to me',10) a letter to Alexander Edmonston Esq., explaining he 'wanted the second part of Sir Charles Grandison - and on sending the first to the library from which I saw it had been purloined, it was claimed as private property - I must therefore refer again to you - and I send back the Blackwood too',11) a letter to Benjamin Vincent Esq., stating his 'letters are all in arrears - I suppose I can be of no service now about the abstract - If it is not printed yet - just put - Can Grande della Scala for Castruccio Castracani',12) a letter addressed to 'My dear Sir', explaining he is 'now done with Walker and Burnet'... 'but I want to see the other three parts of Burnet's work, if I can.', later wanting 'to know the price of 'Collection of Ancient Fragments', by J. P. Cary, 1832', anda further signed letter by J Rosa Barnard,addressed to 'Dear Madame, stating she has received one of her 'mother's letters from John Ruskin which I enclose. It seemed a pity to cut the signature so I send you all of it & am glad for you to have & keep it. Believe me' (13)

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a signed letter, addressed to Mrs Collins, Paris 21st September 80, encouraging her in her writing: 'tell me what your new children's book is to be about, and write it as you would like to write it - not consulting the Christian Knowledge people's notions more than you choose to' and offering sympathy in her troubles: 'I have not forgotten you, although more often as I remembered, -- the thought of your difficulties and their cruel causes, make me still helplessly silent. Indeed I don't, and never have thought, that our wills can conquer anything, and I am the last to tell any delicate woman she ought to live hardly - many things I may have said against common idlers and useless luxury, -- but nothing [?] of severe in expectation from people who are in hundreds of cases, already living an anchorites life, compared to mine', adding that her letters deeply touch and interest him and that he will assuredly 'keep you at present from feeling yourself in servitude for the sake of fifteen pounds', in a postscript, he offers to send a cheque for £20, with further instalments of money, although he is not sure that she would like that kind of help often ('...But there are times for it...), anda letter addressed to Mr Ruskin, from J R Lowell, 22nd Nov 1859, expressing his delight that Ruskin should admire his work: 'My dear Mr Ruskin,/ to have made one man happy in a lifetime is worth living for, & you have made me happy and proud too in writing to Norton that you counted me among your friends. That you may take for granted, but I must go farther & say, among your debtors as well. My proportion of a debt which I share with all who speak or read the English tongue may be small as far as it concerns you, but to me it is great & lifelong. We all quarrel with you sometimes, but what good could we get from a man who prophesied smooth things? & I am sure that I am not assuming too much when I say that in giving you my hearty thanks for what you have done, I am only doing what all the men whose opinion you would care for in America would gladly do if they had the same pretext for it that I have. I offer you my hand with all my heart, & I pay you my fealty also as to the man who has done for Art what Wordsworth wished to do for Poetry', and asking him if he could contribute an article to the Atlantic Monthly, ending in the persona and feigned hand of Hosea Biglow: 'i go in for the A buv like all git eout/ Hosea Biglow' (2)

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots, depicting a stylised riot police officer, with a truncheon raised above his head and a shield emblazoned with 'SS' lettering, probably referring to Nazi Germany's notorious Schutzstaffel, 55 x 43cm There is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès. Condition ReportWith some minor spotting. Otherwise appearing in good order.

A 1968 Paris student riots poster, a screenprint poster, printed at the École des Beaux-Arts during the May 1968 Paris student riots, the text translated from the French reads 'The police on the ORTF are the police in your home' - the Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française ('ORTF') was the national agency responsible for providing public radio and television in France between 1964 and 1975, 76 x 56cm There is an excellent book on the 1968 Paris uprising and the posters produced at the time titled 'Beauty is in the Street: A Visual Record of the May ’68 Paris Uprising', edited by Johan Kugelberg and Philippe Vermès. Condition ReportWith creases, tears, folds and surface marks commensurate with use. With a 5cm tear to the bottom right corner.

John Ruskin (1819-1900), a group of fourteen signed letters, recipients to include Dr Attwell, Mr Learoyd, Butler, Miss Miller, Woodd, Dixon, Mr Stowe, with subjects to include discussing agates, pearls, and Christmas, together with six envelopes addressed to Samuel Learoyd, and an envelope addressed to Mrs S H Holder (qty.)For a comprehensive transcription, please see the condition report.Condition ReportTranscription of letters:'Brantwood, Coniston, LancashireDear Dr AttwellI was so much interested in looking out those stones for you that I’m ready to lend you another lot directly – if you’ve room and care for them. I hope the new lot sent you yesterday are better than those sent to Whiteland’s – but these others won’t be lost, there either.That’s so interesting and so right – about the moral of monsters – but I hav’nt''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire. AmblesideDear Mr LearoydPlease let the agates be sent here, and with thanks for your care and best Christmas wishes believe me your faithful servant John Ruskin Samuel Learoyd Esq.''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.28th April 83My dear SirI am so ashamed of myself for not having answered your kind letters of question about showing the agates – but I have been thinking of several things about them. It seems to me that with your good help, they might be arranged for a loan collection, belonging to the Sheffield Museum, and – when long enough at one place taken to another.You will at once see at looking over them that all have separate phenomena. Several are ,(in my experience unique) and all are chosen for things which need notice in each specimen ‐ If you will at present number and shortly describe each – and show just as you think best. I would afterwards consult with you on what more might be said, with secure basis of science, of the possible mode of production of each – and print the catalogue so settled.This cannot be till after our Oxford work is done – but for the present exhibition please take all authority. I think my stones usually look best on white silk or deep red or purple velvet – in which when the collection is finally arranged you might have niched places for each stone Ever most truly Yours J Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.27th Dec. 84Dear Mr. LearoydNo. I could not take up pearls. – they are a result of disease. And would never interest me, but I should like to see an exhaustive book on them – Silica is more than ever I shall manage, ‐ but please tell me of any points of new interest that occur to you in it at any time Ever faithfully yours J Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.3rd MayDear Butler,I’m quite delighted with all the small silvers ‐ and all the besicas – and the rest are very nice I return a pound’s worth of what I don’t want – see accounts and enclose cheque for £5 with hearty thanks. The 15/‐ chlorite is superb – quite worth £1 to me – the largest indescent Madagascar, the best I ever saw.I’m not well, stomach out of sorts – or that metal‐book would have been done by this time – I Don’t know what you could have got out of my talk – you said you should like to know things – And I said – so should I! I think that was about all. But I’ll write and print the catalogue of collections for you directly. Ever affectionately yours JR''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.17th April 83My dear SirI will look out the stones directly – but your own arrangement will be entirely satisfactory to me – it will be a delight to think of your seeing them. – I will wait on Col. R; the moment I’m in town againEver faithfully yoursJ Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire18th May 86My dear SirI accept your Companionship very gladly, having at last given up the idea of the Guild’s being a monied power; and contenting myself with making it a bond and an influence for assured good.Do not hasten to leave your position under Dr. Gore. You could not be in a more useful one that of a practical experimental philosopher – as you grow in years – holding yet the faith you have now signed Ever faithfully yours John Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire. Christmas 86My dear SirI find nothing so uselessly wasteful of my time as lending either drawings or minerals, and have vowed to trouble myself no more, in that kind – but if I would – assuredly not for Manchester. Even at Xmas time I forgive them not their Thirlmere theft. Ever faithfully yours John Ruskin''Herne Hill, S.E. London20th June 77Dear Miss Miller,I have been twenty times of the edge – never yet well over the edge –of answering your mostvaluable letters – but you will see in next days I have not forgotten them.Is Eastover House an established and permanent school – and would its trustees like me to lend Some agates and other stones for her pupils to play with and think of? Ever gratefully Yours J. Ruskin''Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire.12th Feb. 85Dear Woodd,Many thanks. The Phots are beautiful. I had taken good ones myself, of course; but these beat them considerably. I’ve ordered a report of St. George to be sent to you. I shall expect a grand subscription to my Museum. Ever affectionately yours J Ruskin Charles H. Woodd, Esq.''I have not read the slips yet they seem most interesting.Venice, 6th MayDear DixonI have been terribly neglectful of you. I was very glad to see your hand today, but what to know how you are.I must really organize this St. George’s company by drawing up some legal documents myself which the Companions shall sign. I am sick of the lawyers’ delays and the Trustees are shy of acting for want of clearly knowing to whom they are responsible.‐ So you will have to declare that you they have no business with the matter – but that you only hold the Master responsible for the management. Ever affectionately yours J Ruskin' 'Denmark Hill23rd AprilMy dear Mr StoweI’ve had this returned letter by me ever so long and always forgotten to ask you to forward it – and now I’m leaving town – but I shall be back D.V. early in the summer – and most happy then to see your friend. Yours very truly J Ruskin''Denmark Hill, CamberwellMonday 1st OctoberMy dear SirI could not earlier reply to your letter – having left several days of this week open to choice to different friends whom I wanted to see – having only just come home from Switzerland – I have no forenoon time open just now – could you & Mr. Gregory favour me by coming some evening? Friday or Saturday? If not I shall have forenoon time next week. Truly yours, J Ruskin It is a long way for you to come – if Mr Gregory could be at Queen Sq. on Saturday, or Friday at one o’clock, I would come there.''Denmark Hill, S.7th Oct.My dear Sir.In this fine weather I am out all day my business goes to the dogs. I am heartily obliged to you for your letters and for the kindness of sending me an account of Mr. Stevenson – Forgive me, as well as him, the trouble we have caused you and believe me yours faithfully and obliged J Ruskin'

'Crazy Horse Saloon', c.1967, comprising a large-format photographic print on board with a glazed surface, depicting a poster of the 'Crazy Horse' cabaret club in Paris, by Emil Perauer,56.5 x 81cm,together with a 'Crazy Horse Saloon' photobook,by Emil Perauer and Alain Bernardin, published by Éditions Denoël-Gourand, Paris, in 1967 (2)Condition ReportThe photographic print with wear to the edges, creases to the print underneath the glazed top and fading and minor knocks and chips to the wood board commensurate with use. The book with folds, creases and minor tears to the dust jacket. With fading and surface marks to the pages and cloth bound cover.

Two Indian objects, comprising:a small mahogany-framed plate glass bevelled mirror, 19th century and later, relating to Indian independence and belonging to Rani of Jhansi, with inscription verso,25cm wide31cm high, anda book, 1948, 'Baapu Ke Path Par' or 'On The Path Laid Out' by Mahatma Gandhi (2)

Folio Society: A cased limited edition (877/1000) leatherbound copy of 'Tractatus de Herbis' together with a commentary book by Minta Collins, cased H. 40cm.

Folio Society: Four volumes of 'The Book of The Thousand Nights and One Night', volume H. 25.5cm.

Collection of Tintin and Asterix books, comprising twenty-one books by Herge on The Adventures of Tintin, mostly published Egmont 2002, in colour gloss card covers, with two hardbound editions including Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, Tintin in the Congo and Tintin The Complete Companion by Michael Farr, together with twelve Asterix books by Rene Goscinny, published 1981 and later including The Asterix Omnibus, poster book etc (34)

T.E. Lawrence book collection to include 1935 editions of Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Revolt In The Desert 1927. In Lawrence’s Bodyguard by Gurney Slade 1931. With Lawrence In Arabia by Lowell Thomas. Lawrence of Arabia by Sir Ronald Storrs 1940. T.E. Lawrence by Jeremy Wilson. Revolt In The Desert with sketches by Edward Bawden. Lawrence & The Arabs by Robert Graves. T.E. Lawrence by His Friends 1937, with several editions of Letters, Journals Of The T E Lawrence Society, Lawrence of Arabia Memorial Leaflet etc (50+ items)

Richard Nixon (American President 1969-74) signed presentation copy of his book Leaders, published Warner Books 1982 first edition first printing, hardbound in dust wrapper with presentation inscription dated 1983 half title, together with Nomadland by Jessica Bruder, Surviving America in the 21st Century, 2017, signed first edition in dust wrapper

J.K.Rowling collection of twenty titles, including eight crime fiction books written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith (one with author's hologram sticker), books include volumes 1-7 in the Harry Potter series 2014, three American first editions Order of the Phoenix, Goblet of Fire and Half-Blood Prince with The Casual Vacancy and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Galbraith titles include Silkworm 2014, Career of Evil 2015, Troubled Blood 2020, Lethal White 2018, Ink Black Heart 2022 with a copy of The Cuckoo’s Calling 2013 which carries a J.K. Rowling silver hologram sticker, with accompanying letter explaining how the sticker was attached during the Harrogate Crime Festival in 2014 whilst waiting for two book to be signed, however the author would only sign one book, leaving this copy carrying just the authenticity hologram sticker minus signature, plus two duplicate Galbraith titles, all hardback in protected dust-wrappers

Five Beatles LPs together with 'Yesterday' sheet music and the Fabulous Beatles Souvenir song book. LPs are The Beatle Interviews, Please Please Me, Revolver, With The Beatles and Paul McCartney self titled solo LP

Illustrated books to include Four And Twenty Toilers with Pictures by F.D. Bedford & Verses by E.V. Lucas, published Grant Richards (c.1900), first edition with 24 full-page colour plates, in cloth backed illustrated boards. Bobbity Flop with Rhymes by Jessie Pope and Pictures by Angusine MacGregor (c.1910), in cloth back picture boards. Lewis Carroll Through The Looking-Glass with 50 illustrations by John Tenniel Macmillan, 1902, in publisher's cloth. The Coming of The Fairies by Arthur Conan Doyle published Psychic Press (1928). The Story Without An End by Sarah Austin with chromo plates by E.V.B., published 1868, in gilt decorated cloth. The April Baby’s Book of Tunes 1900 with colour illustrations by Kate Greenaway. Goody Two-Shoes 1881. Tolkien’s Tom Bombadil illustrated by Pauline Baynes and three others (11)

A collection of Marvel and DC comic book storyboard prints and original artist sketches, with work by John Bryne, Kurt Shaffenberger, Greg Horn and Mark Stegbauer amongst others, titles include Superman, The Punisher, Green Lantern, Femme Noir and Freaks.

Four 'Where the Wild Things Are' soft toys by Colorforms, Crocodile Creek and Determined Productions Inc, tallest 51cm, together with 'The Art of Maurice Sendak' hardback book by Selma G. Lanes.

[Shakespeare] Works of Shakspere Imperial Edition edited by Charles Knight, illustrated with steel engravings, published Virtue (c.1870s) in 2 folio volumes, recently bound in full half leather with raised bands and gilt decorated spines. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe with upwards of 100 wood engravings published Cassell (c.1870s), in half leather. Farrar’s Life of Christ with coloured map and original illustrations (c.1880), in half leather. The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe illustrated (c.1880s). Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress illustrated by H.C. Selous and M. Paolo Priolo (c.1880s). A Collection Of Novels By Charles Dickens, published by Chapman & Hall (c.1870s), bound in three half leather volumes and Pictures From Punch volume IV bound in modern half leather

Wright’s Book of Poultry Revised and Edited in Accordance with The Latest Poultry Club Standards by S.H. Lewer with 30 coloured plates and numerous illustrations, published The Waverley Book Company (c.1910), bound in half leather with a gilt lettered spine. A History of The Vegetable Kingdom; Embracing The Physiology Of Plants with Their Uses To Man And The Lower Animals by William Rhind and illustrated with several hundred figures, published Blackie 1862 with steel engravings coloured plates and text illustrations, bound in half leather with gilt title. English Botany or Coloured Figures of British Plants edited by Boswell Syme and Mrs. Lancaster with illustrations by Sowerby etc, published Robert Hardwicke 1866, volume six only in publisher's gilt cloth (3)

Twelve Sega Mega Drive games comprising Mickey Mania, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Lemmings, Brian Lara Cricket, Dick Tracy, Theme Park, FIFA 97, PGA Tour 96 and Mega Games 6, all in original boxes with instructions. 

[Royalty] A group of letters to Angela Huth (novelist, journalist and author of best-seller Land Girls 1995, she formed a close friendship with Princess Margaret during the 1960s) including handwritten note from H.R.H. Princess Margaret addressed to Angie wishing to keep “6 things all irresistible I am sending back Tony’s failure (her husband Lord Snowdon) & if you could take that amount off the dressing gown ticket I’ve marked with his name & send him the bill Christmas will be in June! A million thanks & lots of love” signed Margaret – on Kensington Palace headed paper, a handwritten letter (dd.1972) from Tony (Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon and husband of Princess Margaret from 1960-1978) offering to do some more photographs of her for her new book “..and what about some of the last lot (some of which weren’t used) – I was younger then!”, another letter signed Tony on Clarence House headed paper thanking her for the lovely wedding present and that they were having “enormous fun moving into their new house”, typed letter signed by Mountbatten of Burma (Louis, Admiral of the Fleet) dated April 1971 on Broadlands headed paper that he is delighted Angela enjoyed her visit to Classiebawn Castle and that if she writes any articles about her visit for the Evening Standard or any American magazine, that he should very much like to see copies, handwritten letter dated 1972 from Bernard Levin (journalist & author) commenting on her play that is was a worthy successor to Nowhere Girl, printed card dated 1951 a junior Bronze Medal award to Angela Huth on The Art of Speaking Verse from the Poetry Society and visiting card with warm wishes from Mrs. Cunliffe-Fraser. Together with three letters (likely limited in number and printed in facsimile from a master copy) to members of the royal household on Buckingham Palace headed paper from Elizabeth II, Princess Anne and Prince Edward giving thanks for gifts received, and two letters from Dame Anna Neagle (actress and singer Dame Florence Wilcox 1904-1986) regretting her inability to help with the opening ceremony of a fete due to other commitments including a trip to Canada performing her play, and a signed notecard from John Osborne (playwright and actor 1929-1994) dated 1973  (13)

Deans Rag Book or similar style artist Teddy bear with grey mohair, umber pads, stitched features, articulated limbs and pewter badges to feet showing an air force pilot and a deep sea diver, height 37cm.

[Bible] A Practical And Explanatory Commentary on The Old Testament by The Rev. Robert Jamieson, with illustrative engravings on steel, published James S. Virtue (c.1870s) with many full page plates and coloured map together with engraved pages for births and deaths records, thick folio volume bound in full contemporary leather with diamond patterned tooled covers within gilt decorated borders, gilt decorated panels, bands and lettering on spine and with decorated edge gilding to text block. The Holy Bible containing the Old And New Testaments printed by George E. Eyre & William Spottiswoode 1846, folio bound in blind stamped decorated Morocco with raised bands and gilt lettered spine. The Life of Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ by The Rev. John Fleetwood, published J. & F. Tallis (1840s) illustrated with full-page steel engravings, folio bound in full gilt leather with lettered title label spine together with The London Journal volume XLIII for 1866 and copy of Jerrolds’ Farmers’ Labour Account Book 36th edition with entries from 1877-78, in leather backed boards (5)

Approximately seventy Talking Book CDs, mainly large box sets includes JRR Tolkien books The Lord of the Rings 46 CD box set, The Hobbit and The Children of Hurin, twenty three Stephen King box sets, three Ian Rankin, eight PD James, eight Dean Koontz, seven James Herbert, eleven Lindsey Davis, etc. Sets generally appear to be in excellent condition, a few are still sealed. 

Delightful pair of German porcelain putti figurines, each modeled lying atop a rectangular base with white and gilt trim. One cherub is sweetly reading an open book with its head resting on its hand, while the other peacefully sleeps with its head on an orange pillow. Finely hand painted with soft pastel tones, delicate facial features, and feathered wings in pink and blue. Marked Germany, Scheibe Alsbach backstamp. Largest item measures: 6"L x 3"W x 3.5"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.

A WWI and later medal group awarded to 35549 Gunner Herbert Sayer of the Royal Garrison Artillery, the group includes a first world war trio, a George VI Police Exemplary Service Medal, and various ephemera to inc Soldier's Small Book, letters, references, discharge certificates etc

Sanyo 2550 Executive Talk-Book or Walkman, Philips microphone and vintage headphones

Phyllis M. Bone, ARSA, RSA (Scottish, 1896-1972)Panther disturbed while attacking a Vulture, 1925Patinated bronze on marble base52cm wide Provenance: purchased by the family direct from the Royal Scottish Academy in 1925, with original receipt and a book on her worksSigned and dated, the date indistinct but possibly 1925With original receipt from Royal Scottish Acadmey in 1926

A large good quality modern light oak book shelf or display shelf, 70cm x 50cm x 206cm

Glamour photography - a huge qty of vintage glamour model photographic items to incl photographs, VHS videos, Pirelli Calendar Album book; some material in this lot may be from negatives in previous lot

A rare silver and enamel vesta case formed as a book, the enamel plaque with hand painted with the form of the front cover of a book entitled "Crosby Fun" with advertising, the hallmarks rubbed but the engraved dedication dated 1889 and believed to be of that period, 40mm x 30mmProvenenace - a similar example by B.H. Joseph sold at Bonhams Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu sale on 19th July 2005 for £660

An antique extending coromandel and brass book-slide with brass fretwork book-ends/holders, 41cm (56cm extended)

A selection of silver items. To include an oval small silver dish with blue glass liner, width 7cm, height 3.5cm, Birmingham 1913, indistinct maker's mark; two pedestal salts, Birmingham 1905 and 1909; a mustard pot, Hong Kong, by T.H., height 5cm; a small cut glass jar with silver lid, Birmingham 1907, by Samuel M Levi, height 2.6cm; a small prayer book with a silver cover, Birmingham 1905; and a silver mounted desk time piece, Sheffield 1995, by Carr's of Sheffield Ltd. Total weight of silver 271.45g.

Stamp album with stamps and German picture book showing various landmarks.