Auction No 428, Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST
183 Lots (displaying 21 - 40)
Enid Blyton selection from late-1940s, some in d/jkts, including Secret Seven, Noddy, and various others. Mixed condition. (28)
Enid Blyton selection from late-1940s, some in d/jkts, including Secret Seven, Noddy, and various others. Mixed condition. (28)
Lot 21
Lot: 21
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £15 - £20
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSEnid Blyton selection from late-1940s, some in d/jkts, including Secret Seven, Noddy, and various others. Mixed condition. (28)
Pop-Up Books, mostly 1970s/90s, a collection in very good condition, all pop-ups in good working order. (39)
Pop-Up Books, mostly 1970s/90s, a collection in very good condition, all pop-ups in good working order. (39)
Lot 22
Lot: 22
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSPop-Up Books, mostly 1970s/90s, a collection in very good condition, all pop-ups in good working order. (39)
Pop-Up, Lift-Flap, Lever-Change and other novelty books, including 13 reproductions of Ernest Nister ‘Revolving Picture’ books & similar.
Pop-Up, Lift-Flap, Lever-Change and other novelty books, including 13 reproductions of Ernest Nister ‘Revolving Picture’ books & similar.
Lot 23
Lot: 23
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSPop-Up, Lift-Flap, Lever-Change and other novelty books, including 13 reproductions of Ernest Nister ‘Revolving Picture' books & similar. A VG collection, all moving parts in good working order. (37)
Ronald Welch "Ensign Carey", Oxford, 1976, First Edition in a complete d/jkt, spine a little faded, neat gift inscription front endpaper;
Ronald Welch "Ensign Carey", Oxford, 1976, First Edition in a complete d/jkt, spine a little faded, neat gift inscription front endpaper;
Lot 24
Lot: 24
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £30
MORE DETAILSRonald Welch Ensign Carey, Oxford, 1976, First Edition in a complete d/jkt, spine a little faded, neat gift inscription front endpaper; A Christmas Carol designed by Alan Tabor, Chancellor Press reprint, 1984, in d/jkt; The Jackdaw of Rheims, Gale & Polden, [1917], twelve fine colour plates by Charles Folkard, some binding faults; Little Dutchy Nursery Songs from Holland, 1925, 11 of 12 plates by Rie Cramer; and two others. (6)
"The Central China Religious Tract Society’s Union Hymn Book", 1890s, full leather, gilt, Chinese text, the Index in English, printed on rice paper,
"The Central China Religious Tract Society’s Union Hymn Book", 1890s, full leather, gilt, Chinese text, the Index in English, printed on rice paper,
Lot 25
Lot: 25
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £150 - £200
SOLD £125
MORE DETAILSThe Central China Religious Tract Society's Union Hymn Book, 1890s, full leather, gilt, Chinese text, the Index in English, printed on rice paper, inscription at top of first page of the index dated 1894, approx 340pp; together with a Chinese edition of The Holy Bible of similar date, quarter-leather, gilt. Both very clean internally. Some minor wear to the hymn book, the bible with few abrasions to front cover, rear board with upper corner chipped away and wear to upper corner of the text block (the printed text unaffected). (2)
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and William M. Rossetti: "The Germ" and "Art and Poetry", Elliot Stock 1901, a facsimile of the 1850 edition
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and William M. Rossetti: "The Germ" and "Art and Poetry", Elliot Stock 1901, a facsimile of the 1850 edition
Lot 26
Lot: 26
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £200 - £250
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSThe Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and William M. Rossetti: The Germ and Art and Poetry, Elliot Stock 1901, a facsimile of the 1850 edition comprising Issues Nos.1 to 4, William Rossetti's Preface, and a four-page autograph letter from Rossetti to a ‘Mr Ireland' on various (unrelated) matters. All in a fine solander box bound in quarter-leather. Some faults to the printed wraps of The Germ and Art and Poetry, Issue No.2 with a large piece missing from the front cover.
Agatha Christie "Ten Little Niggers", Collins Crime Club, [1939] an early edition, probably for export,
Agatha Christie "Ten Little Niggers", Collins Crime Club, [1939] an early edition, probably for export,
Lot 27
Lot: 27
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £150
SOLD £120
MORE DETAILSAgatha Christie Ten Little Niggers, Collins Crime Club, [1939] an early edition, probably for export, no later titles listed under ‘By the Same Author', with the error ‘firt' for ‘first' in opening line of text; 252pp plus 2pp of advertisements at rear. Original brownish-red cloth with title in black, worn and faded; neat ownership signature to front endpaper; stamp of a Cairo bookseller to rear endpaper, a few minor tone spots.
"A New Essay Upon Tea addressed to the Medical Profession", Empire Tea Market Expansion Board, 1936, illustrations by Edward Bawden,
"A New Essay Upon Tea addressed to the Medical Profession", Empire Tea Market Expansion Board, 1936, illustrations by Edward Bawden,
Lot 28
Lot: 28
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £10
MORE DETAILSA New Essay Upon Tea addressed to the Medical Profession, Empire Tea Market Expansion Board, 1936, illustrations by Edward Bawden, publisher's letter loosely inserted, fine; and The D.I.A. Cautionary Guide to Oxford, 1930, introduction by Clough Williams-Ellis, printed wraps frayed. (2)
"Poetry London / Apple Magazine", Mather Bros., 1979, No.37 of 150 signed copies, signatures of Graham Sutherland and Tambimuttu on limitation page;
"Poetry London / Apple Magazine", Mather Bros., 1979, No.37 of 150 signed copies, signatures of Graham Sutherland and Tambimuttu on limitation page;
Lot 29
Lot: 29
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £38
MORE DETAILSPoetry London / Apple Magazine, Mather Bros., 1979, No.37 of 150 signed copies, signatures of Graham Sutherland and Tambimuttu on limitation page; pictorial cloth. Complete with Allen Ginsberg flexi-record in rear pocket.
Jon Gilbert "Ian Fleming: The Bibliography", Queen Anne Press, 2012, preface by Fergus Fleming, signed on title page by Jon Gilbert & Fergus Fleming,
Jon Gilbert "Ian Fleming: The Bibliography", Queen Anne Press, 2012, preface by Fergus Fleming, signed on title page by Jon Gilbert & Fergus Fleming,
Lot 30
Lot: 30
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £200 - £250
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSJon Gilbert Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, Queen Anne Press, 2012, preface by Fergus Fleming, signed on title page by Jon Gilbert & Fergus Fleming, quarto, bound in red cloth, gilt, in slipcase. The slipcase slightly marked o/w fine. Publisher's prospectus loosely inserted.
Paul Nash "Genesis: Twelve Woodcuts by Paul Nash with the First Chapter of Genesis in the Authorized Version", Folio Society 2017, No.498 of 750
Paul Nash "Genesis: Twelve Woodcuts by Paul Nash with the First Chapter of Genesis in the Authorized Version", Folio Society 2017, No.498 of 750
Lot 31
Lot: 31
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £120
SOLD £105
MORE DETAILSPaul Nash Genesis: Twelve Woodcuts by Paul Nash with the First Chapter of Genesis in the Authorized Version, Folio Society 2017, No.498 of 750 numbered copies, in d/jkt, together with Sebastian Carter's Essay, in the issued illustrated solander box. In ‘as new' condition.
David Jones "The Book of Jonah taken from the Authorized Version of King James I., with Engravings on Wood by David Jones", Folio Society, 2017,
David Jones "The Book of Jonah taken from the Authorized Version of King James I., with Engravings on Wood by David Jones", Folio Society, 2017,
Lot 32
Lot: 32
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £120
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSDavid Jones The Book of Jonah taken from the Authorized Version of King James I., with Engravings on Wood by David Jones, Folio Society, 2017, No.498 of 750 numbered copies, in d/jkt, together with Sebastian Carter's Essay, in the illustrated solander box. In ‘as new' condition.
James Joyce "Ulysses", Folio Society, 2022, the Centenary Edition, illustrated by John Vernon Lord, No.424 of 500, signed by the artist
James Joyce "Ulysses", Folio Society, 2022, the Centenary Edition, illustrated by John Vernon Lord, No.424 of 500, signed by the artist
Lot 33
Lot: 33
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £350 - £400
SOLD £340
MORE DETAILSJames Joyce Ulysses, Folio Society, 2022, the Centenary Edition, illustrated by John Vernon Lord, No.424 of 500, signed by the artist on limitation plate, bound in full leather, gilt, complete with a loose print in issued folder, and contained in an illustrated solander box. In ‘as new' condition.
Ian Fleming "Casino Royale" Vintage, 2013, 60th Anniversary edition for Bentley Motors, No. 422 of 500, bound in full beluga leather
Ian Fleming "Casino Royale" Vintage, 2013, 60th Anniversary edition for Bentley Motors, No. 422 of 500, bound in full beluga leather
Lot 34
Lot: 34
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £350 - £400
SOLD £250
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Casino Royale Vintage, 2013, 60th Anniversary edition for Bentley Motors, No. 422 of 500, bound in full beluga leather with machine stitched decoration, white metal title plate to spine; together with two packs of Bentley playing cards, and all contained in a luxury solander box. Very fine.
Rev. John Brown "Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible", Edward Slater, Bradford, [1872]; elaborate blind-tooled & gilt leather,
Rev. John Brown "Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible", Edward Slater, Bradford, [1872]; elaborate blind-tooled & gilt leather,
Lot 35
Lot: 35
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £26 - £36
SOLD £15
MORE DETAILSRev. John Brown Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible, Edward Slater, Bradford, [1872]; elaborate blind-tooled & gilt leather, brass edges & clasps; inner hinges cracked o/w fine internally. Colour litho frontispiece and tissue-guarded plates, further b/w illustrations in text.
Children's Books including "The Milkmaid", Walter Scott, c.1886; Maria Bird "Nursery Rhymes for Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men,"
Children's Books including "The Milkmaid", Walter Scott, c.1886; Maria Bird "Nursery Rhymes for Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men,"
Lot 36
Lot: 36
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £22
MORE DETAILSChildren's Books including The Milkmaid, Walter Scott, c.1886; Maria Bird Nursery Rhymes for Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men, and Joy Laurey Mr Turnip flies round the World, both novelty ‘Twirly Books'; four Marvel Annuals 1976-79; and two others. Five with an ownership inscription or handstamp. Also a pamphlet signed by Robert Graves but in poor condition. (10) [Offered on behalf of Englesea Brook Museum.]
Catherine Heath "Lady on the Burning Deck", Taplinger, New York, 1979, first U.S. Edn., in d/jkt, signed on the half-title,
Catherine Heath "Lady on the Burning Deck", Taplinger, New York, 1979, first U.S. Edn., in d/jkt, signed on the half-title,
Lot 37
Lot: 37
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSCatherine Heath Lady on the Burning Deck, Taplinger, New York, 1979, first U.S. Edn., in d/jkt, signed on the half-title, together with two autograph letters from the author to the artist Claude William Harrison, one of which had been enclosed with the signed book. Some wear to the d/jkt (not price-clipped).
C.S. Lewis "The Abolition of Man", Oxford, 1944, 3rd impression, printed wraps with yapp edges, unopened, fox marks to fore-edge o/w VG.
C.S. Lewis "The Abolition of Man", Oxford, 1944, 3rd impression, printed wraps with yapp edges, unopened, fox marks to fore-edge o/w VG.
Lot 38
Lot: 38
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £50
SOLD £26
MORE DETAILSC.S. Lewis The Abolition of Man, Oxford, 1944, 3rd impression, printed wraps with yapp edges, unopened, fox marks to fore-edge o/w VG.
Pop-Up Books, a collection, many 1980s, with better items including Wyllie & Paul "Dinner with Fox", 1990; "The Pop-Up Book of Gnomes", 1979;
Pop-Up Books, a collection, many 1980s, with better items including Wyllie & Paul "Dinner with Fox", 1990; "The Pop-Up Book of Gnomes", 1979;
Lot 39
Lot: 39
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSPop-Up Books, a collection, many 1980s, with better items including Wyllie & Paul Dinner with Fox, 1990; The Pop-Up Book of Gnomes, 1979; Jan Pienkowski Dinner Time, Orchard Books, 1981, 1st UK Edn; The Phantom of the Opera, Aurum Press, 1988; Jakubowski & Van de Meer The Great Movies, 1987; Froud Goblins 1983; The Ugly Duckling, Hallmark, n.d.; and reproductions of 19th Century pop-ups comprising Entrez dans la Ronde, The City Park, and Al Giardino Zoologico (2 copies). Largely fine but a copy of Skylab in poor condition. (28). Also four pop-up greetings cards (modern)
‘The Ettrick Shepherd’ [pseud. for James Hogg] "The Shepherd’s Calendar - Dreams and Apparitions", in "Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine"
‘The Ettrick Shepherd’ [pseud. for James Hogg] "The Shepherd’s Calendar - Dreams and Apparitions", in "Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine"
Lot 40
Lot: 40
- Auction Date: Wed 28th Aug 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £150
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILS‘The Ettrick Shepherd' [pseud. for James Hogg] The Shepherd's Calendar – Dreams and Apparitions, in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine Vols. XXI & XXII, William Blackwood, May to December 1827. bound in contemporary half-leather, gilt, over marbled boards, some minor wear; fine internally, no inscriptions. These two volumes contain the first appearance of James Hogg's Dreams and Apparitions in four parts, part of his sequence of supernatural stories collectively titled "The Shepherd's Calendar".