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Star Wars Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By Anthony Daniels - This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me andpresented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private functions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

Taxi Driver Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By Robert De Niro & Martin Scorsese This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me and presented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private fuctions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

Dirty Harry Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By Clint Eastwood This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me andpresented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private fuctions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

Serpico Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By Al Pacino - This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me and presented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private functions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

Rocky Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By Sylvester Stallone - This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me andpresented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private fuctions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

The Exorcist Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By William Friedkin & Linda Blair This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me and presented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private functions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

Saturday Night Fever Rare Poster Book Page Proof Signed By John Travolta & John Badham - This item is very special indeed, it was a gift from my early career in the PR world…..it was signed for me and presented as a unique gift. I was involved in the marketing of a 70’s classic cinema poster book published officially in 1998. Prior to this original proofs were done of various pages (each proof is 22.5 x 30cms in size) and were signed by some legendary people. The signatures were collected between 1997 when the proofs came out up to 2009 at various BAFTA events, press junkets, private fuctions and charity fund raisers. Each page proof (including this one) comes with an e-COA, Framed this would look STUNNING.

A 1930's Oak Recliner Easy Chair, with adjustable slatted back, left side fall table flap and right side book compartment.

§ Edward Bawden C.B.E., R.A. (British 1903-1989), 'Play with Me', a design for “Catriona”, Robert Louis Stevenson 1893’s sequel novel to 'Kidnapped', monochrome linocut of a cat with ball of string, titled and signed in pencil, 29 x 41cmWe are advised that Catriona was the wool shop of Ruari McLean's daughter. RM was Bawden's book editor at the time. Was used as a letter head

Barbara Firth (1928-2013), six original artworks by Barbara Firth. Underwater in the lily pond with tadpoles and other aquatic creatures, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, Water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. Underwater in the lily pond with tadpoles and other aquatic creatures, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books,Water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. Underwater in the pond with tadpole, clam and other aquatic creatures, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. An adder, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, Water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. A bridge over a stream with a farm-house in the distance, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. Trout and a crayfish, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, 24 x 39 cms (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013), Eight original artworks by Barbara Firth. Heron with an eel in its mouth flying over a lily pad with Rowley the frog and a lizard, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, 24 x 39 cms. Hron wading in a stream, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, Water-colour on paper, 24 x 38 cms. Frog and a lizard, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. An eel chasing a frog and a lizard, illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne publ Walker books, 24 x 39 cms. Two water-colour landscapes and another small water-colour illustration from Leapfrog written by William Mayne published Walker books, two 15 x 12 cms one 3 x 11 cms. Barnabas the guinea pig in school class-room, illustration for Barnabas Walks by William Mayne Illustrated by Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 25 x 20 cms, annotated p 10/11. (8). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Six original artworks by Barbara Firth. Barnabas the Guinea pig going through the School door, illustration for Barnabas Walks by William Mayne Illustrated by Barbara Firth, Watercolour on paper, 24 x 39 cms, annotated p18/9. Barnabas the Guinea pig with dog, puppies and children, illustration for Barnabas Walks by William Mayne Illustrated by Barbara Firth, Watercolour on card, 24 x 39 cms, annotated p 29. The school gates, illustration for Barnabas Walks by William Mayne Illustrated by Barbara Firth, Watercolour on card, 39 x 48 cms, annotated p 30/31 and end papers. The Duchess in a bath with Waldo sitting on a pile of towels, also with a vignette of Waldo, illustration for Waldo the tortoise Great Escapes, by David Lloyd ill. Barbara Firth, The hero was based on Barbara's own tortoise Waldo, who was said to be over 100 years old when she died., water-colour on card, 28 x 39 cms annotated 10/11 the vignette p5. a line of tortoises walking on a beach, illustration for Waldo the tortoise Great Escapes, by David Lloyd ill. Barbara Firth, The hero was based on Barbara's own tortoise Waldo, who was said to be over 100 years old when she died., water-colour on card, 28 x 39 cms annotated 14/15. Waldo being fired from a cannon, illustration for Waldo the tortoise Great Escapes, by David Lloyd ill. Barbara Firth, The hero was based on Barbara's own tortoise Waldo, who was said to be over 100 years old when she died., water-colour on card, 28 x 39 cms annotated 16/17 (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). The Duchess parachuting and landing on the ground, with a vignette of her and Waldo, illustration for Waldo the tortoise Great Escapes, by David Lloyd ill. Barbara Firth, The hero was based on Barbara's own tortoise Waldo, who was said to be over 100 years old when she died., water-colour on card, 28 x 39 cms annotated 24/25. Waldo the tortoise with a small dog, with a vignette of Waldo on his back, illustration for Waldo the tortoise Great Escapes, by David Lloyd ill. Barbara Firth, The hero was based on Barbara's own tortoise Waldo, who was said to be over 100 years old when she died., water-colour on card, approx 28 x 39 cms annotated 26/27. Man holding a dog biscuit, from the great Escapes Series, Jack written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, 14 x 16 cms annotated Jack p14 and (not used). Elderly man on a bicycle with a small trailer with Jack seated on top, from the great Escapes Series Jack. written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, 32 x 55 cms annotated Jack p 6 -7. Itinerant man bedding down under the stars with Jack the terrier, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, 34 x 26 cms annotated Jack p9. A montage of four illustrations of Jack the terrier, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, various sizes, annotated Jack p10, three of the four marked to be used on overlay (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Elderly man with Jack the terrier, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, 35 x 24 cms annotated Jack p 12. Two men with Jack the terrier, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, 14 x 14 cms annotated Jack p 14. Jack the terrier with a man kneeling down near him, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on card, 32 x 28 cms annotated Jack p 16. Man forcibly taking Jack the terrier, two vignettes (one marked on overlay don't use), from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, approx. 8 x 23 cms overall annotated Jack p 17. Man forcibly taking Jack the terrier, and abandoned rubbish, two vignettes (marked on overlay not used), from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, approx 28 x 23 cms max overall annotated Jack p 18. girl tying a rope to a brick and a broken rope, two vignettes, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, approx 28 x 30 cms overall annotated Jack p (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Jack the terrier with a broken rope round his neck escaping his captor, three vignettes, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, approx 24 x 24 cms overall, annotated Great Escapes Jack p 22. Panoramic garden view with Jack the terrier and his angry captor brandishing a spanner, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, 5 x 38 cms annotated Jack pps 22/23. Jack the terrier with friends at the top of a hill, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, 30 x 55 cms , annotated Great Escapes Jack p 28/9. Jack title page, from the great Escapes Series written by David Lloyd, water-colour on paper, 5 x 10 cms, annotated Great Escapes Jack title page marked on overlay not used.  Mr and Mrs Munro carrying a ladder, illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 17x 39 cms. Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). A house of cards, illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 30 x 11 cms. Bear and a cat with Grumpalump, illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes ill Barbara Firth,water-colour on paper, 27 x 43 cms. First of all Mr Munro took off all three chimneys, illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 23 x 37 cms, overall. Mr Munro made the ladder longer , illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 20 x 35 cms. That night in the middle of the night , illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 24 x 39 cms. In the morning he found more cracks , illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 24 x 34 cms (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). ), Down crashed the whole house , illustration from The Munros' new house written by Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy illustrated Barbara Firth, water-colour on paper, 24 x 36 cms. Illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes ill Barbara Firth, cover with animals, water-colour on card, 31 x 56 cms. Illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes illustrated Barbara Firth, title page depicting Grumpalump, cover, water-colour on card, 31 x 56 cms. illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes illustrated Barbara Firth, title page depicting Grumpalump, cover, water-colour on card, 31 x 56 cms. Bear and a cat with Grumpalump, illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes ill Barbara Firth,water-colour on paper, 27 x 43 cms. Bear gazing up at Grumpalump, illustration from Grumpalump written by Sarah Hayes ill Barbara Firth,water-colour on paper, 27 x 43 cms, annotated pp 6/ (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Lady Loudly the goose being taken by a man in a snowy landscape, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 30 x 48 cms, annotated pp 10/11. Tumult the rabbit asleep in a flower meadow, illustration for Tumult the rabbit, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper 24 x 34 cms, Annotated p 12/13 . Tumult the rabbit escapes again, illustration for Tumult the rabbit, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper 28 x 38 cms, Annotated p 16/17 . Romeo and Juliet, illustration for Romeo and Juliet the love birds written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 24 x 38 cms. Scruff Oliver the cat attacks Romeo and Juliet, illustration for Romeo and Juliet the love birds written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 24 x 38 cms, Annotated 16/17. Feathers flew. Fur flew, illustration for Romeo and Juliet the love birds written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 24 x 38 cms, Annotated 18/19. (6)Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Mot at the base of a tree, illustration for Mot the mouse, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 35 x 46 cms, Annotated p 15. Lady Loudly, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 11 x 16 cms, annotated pp 12/13. Lady Loudly, escaping from a thieves' van, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 27 x 28 cms, annotated p14. Two crowned geese in flight, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 30 x 48 cms, annotated pp 16/17. Lady Loudly, with crows , sheep and woodland animals in a snowy landscape, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 30 x 48 cms, annotated pps 20/21. Lady Loudly, in a snowy woodland landscape, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 30 x 48 cms, annotated p 24/25. (6)Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

Barbara Firth (1928-2013). Dog finds an ailing Lady Loudly in a snowy woodland landscape, illustration for Lady Loudly the Goose written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 30 x 48 cms, annotated pps 26/27. A young boy with Mot in a cage, illustration for Mot the mouse, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 36 x 42cms, Annotated p 6/7. Mot being chased out with a broom, illustration for Mot the mouse, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 16 x 28 cms, Annotated p 11. Mot, illustration for Mot the mouse, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 10 x 10 cms, Annotated p 16. Mot at the base of a tree, illustration for Mot the mouse, written by David Lloyd illustrated by Barbara Firth,.water-colour on paper, 35 x 46 cms, Annotated p 15 (6). Barbara Firth (1928-2013) was a children’s book illustrator specialising in animal paintings. She was born in Cheshire and enjoyed drawing as a child but had no formal art education. When she was three, she began drawing plants and animals, and when she was eleven years old, her family moved to the country, enabling her to spend even more time sketching the flora and fauna around her. Firth delighted in her lack of training: and stated I have been very lucky, as my career in drawing is also my favourite hobby. She qualified in pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion and worked for 15 years for Vogue as production director on books on crochet, knitting and dressmaking. She moved to Marshall Cavendish, and there met Amelia Edwards who commissioned her to illustrate some non-fiction work. Her long term partnership was with publishers Walker Books She collaborated regularly with Martin Waddell on his Little Bear books. She won the 1988 Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the Library Association for distinguished illustration in a book for children, for her work on Martin Waddell's Can't You Sleep Little Bear, which has been called as perfect a picture-book as anyone could hope to makeFirth lived much of her life in Harrow, with her sister Betty and a household full of pets including Waldo the tortoise. She was survived by her sister Betty and the centenarian WaldoProvenance; This Studio collection was acquired from her estate by the vendor after the Artist’s death, and comprises original art-work from various books that she illustrated. Many of the works are annotated with studio instructions and none are signed. Very few of her water-colours have ever come on to the open market and this collection provides a unique opportunity for buyers

A 19th Century mother of pearl and red silk circular pin cushion, a similar pearl and silver folding fruit knife, a double stamp case modelled as a book, a modern Cartier lighter, a cased circular gilt metal open locket and a conker shell and white metal vesta case, latter S/D. (6)

A pair of 19th Century bisque candle snuffers modelled as a nun and a monk each holding a book in one hand and with their hand clasped to hold a vesta, both on bases with a column to hold spills, unmarked, height 12cm, both S/D.

Chambers family Boer war and WWI medal groups, comprising Boer War Transport medal to Rodrique Chambers, born at sea 1868, together with his continuous Certificate of Discharge featuring The Atlantean out of Liverpool, Certificates of discharge for ships Hecate, Lobo, Hebe, Billiton, and Annie Hitchen and letters of recommendation. There is a folder containing details of all of the ships that he served on.His sons WWI medals mounted on felt comprise WWI pair and star to 1808 Cpl Daniel Ledson Chambers Liverpool Regiment (enlisted at seventeen)with his pay book and wound badge, and a WWI pair to 45876 Pte F W Chambers S Lancs Rgt together with two cap badges and a variety of other paperwork and certificates

HINDEMITH PAUL: (1895-1963) German Composer. A good signed score book, 4to, paper cover, signed to the title page `Paul Hindemith´, 154 pages, with presentation texts in English and German. The musical book score corresponds to Hindemith´s Requiem When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd - A Requiem for those we love (1946), edited by Schott & Co. Ltd., London. After the death of President Roosevelt, Hindemith was commissioned to compose a requiem. Small overall age wear, otherwise G to VG When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd -A Requiem for those we love by Hindemith is based on the poem by Walt Whitman. Conductor Robert Shaw commissioned the work after the 1945 death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its world premiere was on 14th May 1946, at New York City Center, with the Collegiate Chorale conducted by Shaw.

ERNST MAX: (1891-1976) German-born, further American and French Painter and Sculptor. A short and clean A.L.S., Max Ernst, one page, to a postcard photograph, Seillans, 27th March 1970, to René, in French. Ernst states `A word from you would please me a lot. A visit even more! I have had news regarding our book… your silence worries me.´ To the front, the postcard photograph shows a colourful work by Ernst entitled Mother and Children on the Globe (1953). VG

PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish Painter. Book signed and inscribed, a 7 x 7 hardback edition of "Le Gout de Notre Temps", published by Editions D´Art Albert Skira, Geneva, 1953. The French text edition features over 200 colour illustrations of Picasso. Boldly and attractively signed and inscribed by Picasso to the title page in four different pencil colours (`Pour Pacart, Picasso´), and dated 10th January 1962 in his hand. Dustjacket still present and in very fine condition. VG    The present book is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Maya Picasso (1935- ), second child of Picasso. Her mother Marie-Therese Walter was the painter´s model and lover from 1927 to 1935. A colourful handwritten certificate over a colour copy of the book title page with Picasso´s signature, and bearing to the verso a small clipped piece with Maya´s fingerprints affixed with staple, granting the authenticity of the certificate.

CUMMINGS E.E.: (1894-1962) American Poet and Author. One of the main American poets of the 20th century. T.L.S., `E.E.C.´, in red pencil, one page, 4to, New York City, 16th February 1952, to Mr. Lazarus. Cummings, in his particular way of writing, states in part `Your remarkably well-printed volume arrived soundly & safely; I´d have long ago attempted an expression of gratitude, if something somewhat like badoldfashioned flu hadn´t interfered…the fact that your book´s birthplace is Helsinki pleases someone-I-shall-call-our-unhero very much-vide poem 43 of an even morethanever nonpopular adventure entitled XAIPE….so must content myself with wishing you the deepest (not excepting patience) of all virtues - courage.´ VG

VICTORIA: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. An exceptionally fine A.L.S., The Queen, in the third person, four pages, 8vo, Windsor Castle, 26th February 1873, to Alfred Tennyson, on black bordered mourning stationery. The Queen writes, in full, 'Though Lady Augusta Stanley has already conveyed the expressions of the Queen's warmest thanks for high admiration of the beautiful Epilogue he has so kindly inscribed to herself, she wishes to repeat again herself to Mr. Tennyson these feelings on the occasion of the arrival of the copy of the very fine new edition of the Idylls of the King. Pray accept the renewed thanks of the Queen for the noble, heart stirring words addressed to her, & which were a complete surprise. It would give the Queen much pleasure, could she, some day, when he is within reach of Windsor, show him the Mausoleum she has raised over the Earthly remains of her dear Husband whom he knew how to appreciate & so beautifully described - as she feels sure he would admire it & think it worthy of Him who wore "…The white flower of a blameless life". She also hopes that Mr. Tennyson will not find Osborne too far a drive from Osborne'. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Queen Victoria and signed ('The Queen') by her to the lower left corner. A letter of remarkable content and association. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG    Idylls of the King is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by Tennyson which were published between 1859 and 1885 and retell the legend of King Arthur. The poems were dedicated to the late Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, and in the very brief final section of the work Tennyson praises Queen Victoria, and her recently deceased husband, and prays that she, like Arthur, is remembered as a great ruler long after her reign is over.Provenance: The present letter is accompanied by the original Sotheby's description, clipped from their catalogue (lot 440, 22nd July 1980) which states that it was the first letter written by Queen Victoria to Alfred Tennyson. Indeed, this is the first of only eleven letters from the Queen to the Poet Laureate recorded by American Book Prices Current as having appeared at auction, and the earliest in date. The other recorded letters range from 1883-90 and cover subjects including her children Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice, John Brown, the death of General Gordon and her suggestion that Tennyson might try to persuade William Gladstone to retire from politics. In their description Sotheby's also state that 'Tennyson visited the Mausoleum at Windsor on 6 March. In her journal the Queen recorded her satisfaction with the meeting: "….When I showed him some of the details of the decorations in the building he said the whole effect was very beautiful & worthy of what it was intended for…"'

EDWARD & WALLIS: EDWARD, DUKE OF WINDSOR (1894-1972) King of the United Kingdom January - December 1936 & WALLIS, DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1895-1986) Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor. Bold blue ink signatures, individually signed by both Edward ('Edward, Duke of Windsor') and Wallis ('Wallis Windsor'), on a large 8 x 12 page, thick paper, removed from a visitor´s book, and dated beneath, 30th July 1950 in the Duke´s hand. A 5 x 6 clipped paper press photograph has been affixed at the base of the page. Small overall age wear with fox staining, otherwise G

A small mixed lot of silver items, comprising: a desk seal modelled as a duck, by S. Mordan and Co, Chester 1911, plain matrix, an Edwardian book cover, by E F Braham Ltd , Birmingham 1907, embossed with cherub heads and an electroplated novelty vesta case, modelled as a standing pig. (3)

Waterman 'Laureat MKII' fountain pen with 14 ct gold nib and matching ball point pen in Dunhill case, Dunhill leather match book inscribed ' Old Millhillians Club Jubilee Dinner, October 26th 1928', together with 1980's Waterman 'Gentleman' black lacquer fountain pen with 18 ct gold nib and gold trim, 1940's Waterman '515' dark green lever fill fountain pen with 14 ct gold nib, and another vintage black lacquer ball point pen with gold trim, all boxed, Waterman 'le Lady' 1980's black fountain pen in box with leather carry pouch and instructions, two loose mechanical pencils and cartridge refills

Sale Item: SIGNED ROBIN HOOD S MILLIGAN BOOK Vat Status: No Vat Buyers Premium: This lot is subject to a Buyers Premium of 15% + Vat @ 20% Additional Info : Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT @ 20%

A collection of pictures and prints, mainly of children, including a study of a little girl in a bonnet, her head resting on a book, oil on board, 43 x 26cm, a signed artist's proof after Patricia Barton of a little girl holding a doll, 56 x 43.5cm, a chromolithograph after Miles Birkett Foster of children playing on a beach, four 19th century engravings of fashion plates including example from the Ladies Magazine of 1826, a mirror with floral frame, a further mirror with simulated bamboo frame, etc, all framed (17)

DESCRIPTION: Forty-seven leather bound reference books. Includes: 1) 38 Roger Tory Peterson Field Guides. Easton Press: Norwalk, Connecticut. Includes "Mushrooms", "Pacific Coat Fishes", "Beetles", "Southwestern and Texas Wildflowers", "Eastern Reptiles and Amphibians", and more. Leather bound. 2) "Rails of the Word: A monograph of the Family Rallidae" by S. Dillion Ripley. With forty-one prints of J. Fenwick Lansdowne paintings. Portfolio edition. 3) "The Great Book of Currier & Ives' America" by Walton Rawls. Abbeville Press: New York. 1979. Hardbound with dust jacket. 4) "Audubon's Birds of America" by Roger Tory Peterson. Easton Press: Norwalk, Connecticut. 1981. Leather bound. 5) "The Anatomy of the Human body" by Charles Bell. Volumes I and III. Collins and Co.: New York. 1812. Leather bound. 6) "Treatise of The Materia Medica" by Benjamin Smith Barton. Volumes I and I. Edward Parker: Philadelphia. 1812. Leather bound. 7) "Medical Diagnosis" by J. M. Da Costa. J. B. Lippincott & Co: Philadelphia. 1876. Leather bound. 8) "Blakiston's Illustrated Pocket Medial Dictionay" edited by Normand L. Hoerr and Arthur Osol. McGraw-Hill Book Company. 1960. Softbound. MEASUREMENTS: Audubon's Birds of America 12-1/4" x 15-1/8". CONDITION: Easton Press books like new. 19th century books with toning and separation to pages and wear to covers. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

DESCRIPTION: Twenty leather bound limited edition volumes on American history. Easton Press volumes includes "The Blue and the Gray Vol I", "The Blue and the Gray Vol II", and "Ordnance Went Up Front". The Library of American Freedoms volumes includes "Benjamin Franklin Vol I', "Benjamin Franklin Vol II", "George Washington", "Jefferson and Madison", "The Life of Patrick Henry", "Democracy in America", "On The Constitution of the United States", Democracy", "The Federalist", "The Adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment", "Two Treatises on Government", "The Declaration of Independence", "The Trial of John Peter Zenger", "The Framing & The Fathers of the U. S. Constitution", "Maxims of Washington", "Common Sense", and "The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution". MEASUREMENTS: Largest book 6-1/4" x 9-1/2". CONDITION: New. Eighteen in plastic. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

MILLIGAN (S), BOOK OF MILLIGANIMALS, 1st edition, clipped DJ, birthday card inscribed 'Luv Mum' affixed to flyleaf with overlapping hand drawn illustration of a lion, signed 'Spike Milligan', Dobson Books Ltd, London 1968

A stock book of late 1960's/early 1970's unused stamps

A scrapbook of "Jane" strip cartoons and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Country Life Picture Book of Britain and the Picture Book of Scotland, c. 1950's

PRE-WAR FOOTBALL MISCELLANY Includes an original black & white 9" X 6" action Press photograph from the 1929 FA Cup Final, Bolton v Portsmouth, 2 large Topical Times panels for Stoke players Antonio and Baker, 10 X newspaper team groups from the 1930's, 2 X The Champion magazines 17/4/1937 and 28/3/1936, newspaper cuttings of Sunderland's 1937 victorious FA Cup run, Dixie Dales Sporting Book for Boys, French Spots Magazine Le Miroir Des Spots 6/5/1930, The Football Fun Book, an original 15" X 12" football cartoon by William Furnival covering Chorley v Horwich R.M.I. FA Cup and 2 post war newspapers: Lancashire Evening Post 3/5/1960 for Preston v Chelsea Youth Cup Final and the outer pages of the South Wales Echo 23/10/1948 covering Wales v Scotland. Fair to generally good

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND A collection of 33 Australia, New Zealand and other International Rugby League matches mostly v Great Britain , some v English Clubs mostly from the 1950's and 1960's. Also includes a book "Another Battle for Britain" about the 2nd Test in Brisbane Australia v GB in 1958 (tape at spine) plus Rugby League World Cup Series Programme 1954 plus a poor/fair copy of England v France at Swinton 1946 (tape). As described

GEORGE BEST Miscellany including Belfast Boys single 45rpm record by Don Fardon, It Takes Two to Shape Up & Dance LP, 3 copy photographs, programme for the George Best Testimonial in Belfast 8/8/1988 and The Inside Story of Soccer's Super-Star magazine issued in the late 1960's with minor paper loss from the front cover. A triple DVD set George Best Definitive Collection and book Anatomy of a Football Star George Best by David Meek Sportsmans Book Club Edition Fair

ARSENAL A miscellany including 5 scarves, 1 X 70's, 1 X 90's and 3 X 2000's, 2 X bobble hats, 1 snood, a yellow and blue flag which is worn, Arsenal Football Book Number 1 and 5 pennants from the 1970's. Fair to generally good

FOOTBALL MISCELLANY Worthington Cup Final 1999 Luncheon Plan at Wembley, Vauxhall Conference Annual Congress Booklets, Blackpool 1993, Brighton 1994, & Stratford-Upon-Avon, Association Football Instructional Book from the 50's, FA Year Book 68-69, Empty sticker books; x3 FIFA WC 2010, Russia 2018, Man Utd Futera 2000, Un-used. FAC Centenary folder (empty) 1872-1972, Esso product. Scrapbook, probably late 40's early 50's, complete with newspaper cuttings. Full set of 'Squelchers'. Good

Schoener (Johann) Opera mathematica, 3 parts in 1, first edition, collation: α6, β4, A-Z6, Aa-Cc6, Dd-Ee8, Ff-Mm6, Nn8; a-h6, i8, including errata, colophon and final blank leaf, but lacking 2 other blanks, Roman and Greek type, title printed in red and black with two large woodcut ornaments, woodcut printer's device at end, woodcut portrait of the author on β4v, numerous woodcuts and diagrams, 4 full-page woodcuts, including terrestrial globe, celestial globe and planisphere, complete with eleven diagrams with working volvelles (some with original threads, others sometime replaced), woodcut initials, generally very fine, wide-margined copy, title gutter reinforced, quire R lightly browned, few other leaves toned, small wear to lower blank margin of b3v, tiny wormhole in blank outer margin of last several leaves, contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, covers within two blind-stamped rolls, outer roll dated 1541 and depicting the Crucifixion, David, the Resurrection, and St. John, inner roll dated 1556 and showing Lucretia, Caritas, and Justicia, later stamp of Schola Altenburgensis printed in gold in centre of upper cover and in black on lower cover, some minor abrasion to binding, spine slightly chipped at head, corners lightly rubbed, folio (306 x 201mm.), Nuremberg, J. Montanus & U. Neuber, 1551.⁂ Rare and important work with a most distinguished provenance, in excellent condition and in its strictly contemporary binding. The Honeyman copy of the first edition of the collected works by Johann Schöner, mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, and scientific instrument maker from Karlstadt, in Bavaria. Schöner was a contemporary of Nicolaus Copernicus and in 1526 he became the first professor of mathematics at the University of Nuremberg. His most illustrious pupil was Georg Joachim Rheticus, who in the Narratio prima (1540) announced Copernicus' discoveries. Schöner was also active as a printer and even set up a press in his house, printing numerous previously unpublished works by Johannes Regiomontanus, as well as the first printed terrestrial globe to name the recently discovered continent of America. The Opera mathematica was published posthumously by his son Andreas and is introduced by a preface by the outstanding humanist and reformer Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560). The volume contains a representative sample of Schöner's wide and diverse interests, and a digest of some of his separately published works, most of which are extremely rare. Part 3 contains the most important section, which describes and illustrates eleven instruments, under the title Aequatorium Astronomicum, ex quo errantium stellarum motus, luminarium configurationes, & defectus colliguntur, a revised and enlarged version of the work which first appeared in 1521. The Aequatorium Astronomicum contains the earliest collection of printed equatoria-diagrams, as well as a catalogue of stars adapted by Schöner from that published by Copernicus in his De revolutionibus of 1543. The text is illustrated by an elaborate series of volvelles (movable wheel charts) used to determine planetary positions. Each part of these volvelles was printed on a separate page, such that the reader could cut them out or trace them on separate pieces of paper, and then assemble the various parts with string. These fragile 'paper instruments', which Schöner was among the first to employ, are frequently lacking or only partially present in most other copies of this work, and they are very often constructed incorrectly. This copy is exceptionally complete and includes all the volvelles, some still with their original thread. Provenance: from the library of the Latin school in Altenburg, Germany (stamp on the binding 'Biblioth. Schol. Altenburgensis'); the English politician and book collector Sir Robert Leicester Harmsworth (1870-1937; his sale at Sotheby's London, 9 February 1953, lot 9605); Robert Honeyman IV (1897- 1987; see The Honeyman Collection of Scientific Books and Manuscripts. Volume vii. Printed Books S-Z and Addenda, Sotheby's New York, 19-20 May 1981, lot 2802A); Astronomy & Science Books from The Library of Martin C. Gutzwiller, lot 175. Literature: Adams S-678, 685; VD16 S-3465; Alden 551/35; BEA, pp. 1027-1028; Houzeau - Lancaster 2388; Sabin 77806.

Lake District.- Hornor (Thomas, English land surveyor, artist, and inventor, 1785-1844), attributed to. Sketchbook with 51 landscape drawings and tree studies, many locations inscribed underneath including 'Head of Windermere, Westmorland', 'Langdale Head, Westmorland', 'Yew in Barrowdale', others in Cumberland and the nearby environs, pencil inscription to the inside of loose upper paper cover that reads: 'Sketch Book by Horner/ Halifax/ 1822 - 1841', pencil, pen and ink, ten finished with monochrome wash, the majority inscribed with locations, some with dates, each leaf approx. 190 x 335 mm (7 1/2 x 13 1/4 in), surface dirt and handling creases throughout, rough edges, several purple ink stamps throughout 'J. S. Swale/ Halifax/ Examiner by Appointment/ To Her Majesty's/ Royal Engineers', disbound with loose paper covers that feature 'J Whatman' watermark and watermark date '1818', lacking boards, oblong 4to, [circa 1820s]; together with two fully worked monochrome wash landscapes by the same hand, each approx. 175 x 265 mm. (6 7/8 x 10 1/2 in), mounted on marbled card, unframed, [circa 1820s]

1930's period circular two tier book table, 60cm diameter

A collection of assorted children's annuals, including Rupert, Diana for Girls 1966, Princess, The Danny Book, Dandy Beano, School Friend Annual, The Beezer, Dennis the Menace, The Sue Day Annual, Girls Crystal Annual 1951, all ranging in dates from 1950's onwards

A pair of 1960's book ends, with kittens, Arthur Wood Upton Bowl, circa 1950's, two Port Merion rolling pins, Wade Whimsies flower baskets, stoneware, 19th Century jug, Crown Devon biscuit barrel, Staffordshire Spaniel, and spill vase, Dresden, teawares etc including signed moulded boy child sculpture (Q)

Crofton Archive A Collection of Architectural Drawings, Maps, Religious Manuscripts, and miscellaneous Estate Papers of the Crofton Family of Inchanappa House, Co. Wicklow, c. 1789 - 1900. The Inchanappa estate, together with lands in counties Cork and Monaghan, belonged in the 18th century to the Earbery family. Mathias Earbery (1734-1779), MP for Lanesborough 1768-76, married Elizabeth Barbara, daughter of Major Henry Crofton, and was father of Christopher Henry Earbery (1764-1818), who died leaving two daughters. The younger, Marcia Anastasia, married the Rev. Henry William Crofton (1795-1862), third son of Sir Hugh Crofton of Mohill, Co. Leitrim, 2nd Bart, who thus acquired the Earbery estates. The couple had no children and after her death Crofton married in 1840 Marianne Amelia Cazalet (died 1847) and thirdly in 1852 Frances, daughter of Robert Westropp of Fort Anne, Co. Cork. The Inchanappa line continued through Henry William's son by his second wife, Henry Morgan Earbery Crofton (1840-1878), and the latter's son Henry William George Crofton, a major in the East Surrey Regiment, who was killed in the South African war in 1902. Manuscript Books Folio Volume. Roll book of Inchanappa School for 1837 to 1841. Names 41 pupils, with comments on absences such as "picking potatoes", "gone to Arklow," "America" etc. Many blank pages. Folio Volume: Church Education Society for Ireland Report Book. Contains the rolls of Inchanappa School. 2 lists of pupils for 1841. Also numbers present and absent, with daily record of Bible passages read, from 15 Feb 1841 to 4 Feb 1843. The rest blank. Account Book of Rev Mr Crofton, 27 Upper Merrion St., Dublin, for 6 Feb 1835 to 25 June 1841. Contains: (1) accounts of goods sold at Inchanappa (mainly potatoes); (2) accounts of goods sold to workmen; (2) detailed accounts of work done by the blacksmith. Two Commonplace Books of the Rev Henry William Crofton, with religious and other notes, one containing many loose papers. Ten Exercise Books of Rev Henry William Crofton, each containing a Sermon. Scrap Book containing Christmas Cards, Sentimental Prints, etc. Some blank pages. Book titled "Norma". Contains expense accounts of the yacht "Norma" which was purchased by Henry M. Crofton of Inchanappa from Sir John Barrington for £525 on 5 March 1869. Continues to 8 Oct 1875. 33 pp, the rest blank. Small Notebook containing Workmen's Accounts, 1902-1903. Folio Volume. "Army Book 127." Blank. Miscellaneous Papers Indenture on Vellum dated 29 Oct 1789: lease of a house in Navan from Robert Ormsby of Grove, Co. Roscommon, to Anne, Elizabeth and Margaret Everard of Navan, spinsters. Four Folders of Accounts, Rev. William Henry Crofton in account with James Hunt, with rentals of lands in Co. Cork (Ballyvodane, Lackabane, Goalane, Knockaroorke, Garranredmond, Cork City, Ballingarry). Marked respectively as closed on 1 Sept 1849, 29 July 1850, 12 July 1851, and 28 Jan. 1853. Fair copy of the marriage settlement of Henry William Crofton of Inchanappa, Clerk, with Frances, daughter of the late Robert Westropp of Tinnekilly, 1852. Brief on behalf of the respondent, 17 Dec 1867, in the case of George Smith and his wife Frances (widow of Rev. Henry William Crofton), versus Henry Morgan Earbery Crofton (eldest son and successor of the Rev. H.W. and Frances Crofton), to determine what lands the petitioner was entitled to after his marriage. Rental of the estate of Henry Morgan Earbery Crofton in counties Monaghan and Cork, 1862. Bills, estimates etc for draining, repairs, building works at Inchanappa on the farm, farm buildings, and house: Guy Price, carpenter, James Sheil, architect, 1820-1821. A large quantity of miscellaneous vouchers, bills, receipts, etc., mid-19th century. Architectural Drawings Most of these are for work done at Inchanappa House c 1820 by the Dublin architect James Sheil (c1795-1840). Although so little is known about his life, Sheil was important in his day: he virtually doubled the size of Killeen Castle, succeeded Francis Johnston as architect for Tullynally, and designed seats for many of the Leinster gentry. "Plan of the window and dressings in front of Library, full size, for the Miss Earberys. Jas Sheil architect." 97 x 67 cm. "Entablature to the full size for the Library Columns. Soffite of the Corona and Modillions to the full size. Base and Capital of Columns full size for the Library. James Sheil Architect." 99 x 67 cm. "Plans for the Stucco Work at Inchanappa. James Sheil Architect." Design for a stucco ceiling rose for the drawing room. Badly torn and crumpled but the drawing and text are intact. "James Sheil. Plan of the additional farm offices at Inchanappa Co. Wicklow for the Miss Earberys. Elevation of the Cow House & c. Elevation of the Cart House and Piggery." 73 x 53 cm. "J. Sheil. Plans of the Additions & c to the House at Inchanappa Co Wicklow for the Miss Earberys. Plan of the Bedchamber Floor. Plan of the Principal Floor. Plan of the Basement Story." 96 x 66 cm. "Elevation of the Principal Floor for the Miss Earberys, Co. Wicklow. J. Sheil." 65 x 54 cm. Ground plan of Inchanappa House, by John McCurdy. 65 x 48 cm. Two copies of the bedroom plan, John McCurdy architect, 10 Leinster St., Dublin. 68 x 50 cm. Coloured plan of part of house, marking the entrance hall, dining room, housekeeper's room, study, etc. Unsigned (by McCurdy?) Manuscript Maps "Maps of part of the lands of Inchinappo … in tenure of Mr Samuel Sempill … Surveyed August 1757 by Jacob Nevill." Scale, 20 perches per inch. 59 x 48 cm. "A Survey of the Demesne and Lands of Inchanappa ….. done for Mrs Earberry, by Jno Longfield, 1806." 10 perches per inch. An attractive large-scale map, marking in colour the woods, lawn, house and gardens, besides other lands, and with a detailed reference section. 95 x 71 / 37 cm. "Map of C. Grumly's, E. Chapman's, Mrs Chapman's and Fitzsimons's Farm. Being part of the late Counsellor Earbery's Estate. Survey'd in February 1819 by J.S. Manning." 48 x 40 cm. Coloured green, yellow and brown. Marks houses. An attractive map, but unfortunately now torn in two and very fragile. "A Map of the Townlands of Inchinappa North, Inchinappa South and Broomfield; and of portions of the townlands of Ashford and Ballinahinch in the Union of Wicklow, Barony of Newcastle and County of Wicklow. Done for the Rev. H.W. Crofton A.D. 1833." Scale, 10 perches per inch. A fine large-scale coloured map of the Crofton estate. 96 x 67 cm. Printed Maps Ordnance Survey Maps of: · Co. Wicklow, 6", sheet 19, and 1/2500 sheets 19.4 and 25.2 · Co. Cork, 6", sheets 50, 51, 59, 61, 62 · Co. Wicklow index map Map of the South of England showing places marked out for military manoeuvres, 1898. (1)

New Zealand-Modern used in a full stock book, mainly 1-10 Dollars - useful lot (100's)

Europe-A large stock book with country ranges including earlier, a neat & Tidy lot (100's)

Australia - A 16 page stock book full of used including higher values. Last few pages with South Africa etc. (1000's)

George VI Regular Army Long Service Good Conduct Medal Awarded to Serjeant Sidney Charles Royal Engineers Who Was Taken Prisoner of War at the Fall of Hong Kong and Killed When Being Transported to Japan on the SS Lisbon Maru which was Sunk by US Submarine USS Grouper in 1942, George VI Army Long Service Good Conduct medal with Regular Army bar, named in the correct style to “1862399 SJT S CHARLES R.E.” The medal is housed in its original forwarding box. Accompanying the medal is photocopied research and a copy of the book “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru – Britain’s Forgotten Wartime Tragedy” by Tony Banham. Sidney Charles was born on 13th April 1900 in Gillingham, Kent. His civilian trade is listed as Shipwright. He enlisted in the Royal Engineers in at Chatham on 9th June 1922. He served with various units of the Royal Engineers before being posted to 40th Fortress Company Royal Engineers in Hong Kong. He was reported missing and prisoner of war of the Japanese on Christmas day 1941. Charles along with 1,815 other British and Canadian prisoners, taken at the fall of Hong Kong were loaded onto the transport ship SS Lisbon Maru, and was on its way to Japan when it was attacked and sunk by the US Submarine USS Grouper with the loss of over 800 passengers, it was stated that some prisoners were shot by Japanese soldiers as they tried to escape the sinking ship. The Japanese did not mark the ship detailing that Prisoners of War were being transported so allied submarines had no clue as to the cargo on board. The book accompanying this medal details the event, it tells the story of many of the prisoners struggles with the Japanese soldiers who had no intention in trying to help them at first, it states that Sidney Charles was one of those men who managed to escape the ship but was eventually overcome by the water, “As Royal Engineer Sergeant Sidney Charles, born in Gillingham Kent on 13th April 1900, drifted away from his companions, he must have eventually realised that he would never see his wife, Alice, whom he had married in 1931, and son, David again.”

A box of assorted vintage children's books to include "The Snow Goose" by PAUL GALLICO, "Living Things for Lively Youngsters" by T. J. S ROWLAND MA, "The Water Babies" by CHARLES KINGSLEY, "Struwwelpeter" by DR. HEINRICH HOFFMAN, "The Book of Flower Fairies" by CICELY M BARKER, various ARTHUR RANSOME books, etc

A box of mid 20th Century novels to include IRIS MURDOCH "The Bell", published by The Book Society Limited November 1958, LAURENCE DURRELL "Balthazar", published Faber and Faber 1958, together with various Penguin paperback books, assorted stamp albums, "The Squash Racket Association Handbooks" from the 1950's etc

Various stamps and philately. A Scandinavian stock book, a further vacant stock book, a Meteor stamp album in green with various world used, St Helena orange back Gold Coast 1d blue back, green back, Iraq, mainly early 20thC, various GB collector's stamps, Concorde, Efta, other 1980's collector's stamps, duplicate and repeat, United Nations 20th Anniversary, other GB, Queen Elizabeth II, blue backs, red backs etc., a further vacant stock book and other world stamps from Liberia, Malta etc. (7 albums).

Coal Mining interest including:-"The Colliery Manager's Pocket Book" 1920, with advertisements, diary is unused, green cloth with gilt titles on the front boardO'Donoghue, T A"Field and Colliery Surveying" 1914, illustrations and plansJevons, H Stanley"The British Coal Trade, 2nd impression with appendix of recent statistics" Kegan, Paul, Trench Trubner 1920, folding colour map, frontis, photographic illustrations, folding plan, green cloth, blindstamped titlesPenman, David "Compressed Air Practice in Mining" 1922"The Coal Mines Act 1911: How to Remember It", green cloth, gilt title"The Colliery Fireman and his Duties", ndRipper, William "Steam Engine Theory and Practice", Longmans Green & Co 1922, inserted in this is "The Danger of the Presence of Carbon Monoxide in Stagnant Gas - A Paper dated Saturday April 30th 1927" Redmayne, Sir R A S"Modern Practice in Mining", Longmans Green & Co 1919, in four volumes, uniform bound red cloth with blindstamped titles (11) 

British Empire Exhibition 1924 official guide and souvenir book, 1930's and later film programmes, three issues of "Reading Review" 1946-48, Bachelor Magazine August 1937, several Henley Royal Regatta programmes, theatre and other ephemera 

Watkins-Pitchford, D J "BB's Fairy Book, Meeting Hill", Hollis & Carter 1948, colour plates, vignette on tp, signed half title 'D S Watkins-Pitchford (BB)', pale blue cloth, silver titles, corners and edges of the spine are bumped, dj has loss to the backstrip and is not price clippedDavidson, Gladys "Helpers Without Hands", ills Edwin Noble, Wells, Gardner, Darton & Co 1919, colour ills, two ills to each page pastedown, grey paper, pastedown pictorial board and black titles, dj chipped "Darlings of the Gods in Music Hall, Review and Musical Comedy", as seen by Nerman with an introduction by Ivor Novello (all latest Plays and Stage Celebrities are Caricature in the Tatler week by week by Nerman), publ Alston Rivers (1929), photographic portrait of Nerman on tp, ills throughout, ills boards with some shelf wearMackenzie Compton"Kensington Rhymes", ills in line and colour by J R Monsell, Martin Secker 1912, colour frontis, colour plates, black and white ills, some offsetting, brown boards with cloth backstrip, gilt titles, dj has loss and been repaired Woodward, Alice B W and O'Connor, Daniel "The Peter Pan Picture Book", George Bell & Sons 1907, colour plates, some foxing throughout, pictorial ep, beige boards with red titles and decoration, all rather faded, corners bumped, all edges green (5) 

A collection of ephemera, 1930's Transfers mainly floral designs, The Variety Theatre Treasure hour puppet book No.5 & 6, Vintage postcards London, Snowdon, Cornwall examples, Albert Modley Jack Warman photographs with signed example, Album of pencil drawings etc