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FORTY THREE BOXED LILLIPUT LANE SCULPTURES FROM THE BRITISH COLLECTION, all with deeds, to include Flatford Lock, Pastures New, Mangerton Mill, Green Gables, The George Inn, Waters Edge, Parson's Retreat, Devon Leigh, Davy Jones' Locker, L N Mongers & Sons, The Right Note, Cockleshells, Silver Bells, Knit One Purl One, Cat's Whiskers, The Old Court House, Catkin Cottage, Little Shambles, Tree Tops, W I Bring & Buy, Amazing Grace, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, The Coach and Horses, Cowslip Cottage (hand banister slightly bent), Appleby East, The Lion House, Centenary Celebrations, Custom House Kings Lynn, Tuppenny Bun, Ullswater Boat House, Kentish Brew, Amazing Grace, etc (43) (Condition report: all appear ok except where mentioned)

FIVE BOXES OF ASSORTED TEA AND DINNERWARES, mostly mid-20th century, including Royal Worcester 'Martley' pattern part coffee service, Wedgwood bone china coffe cans and saucers, Foley 'Ming Rose' pattern part dinner service, other items by George Jones & Sons, Colclough, Royal Standard, Paragon, etc (5 boxes)

Majolica box and stand, the cover modelled with sardines, possibly George Jones, the stand 23cm long

George Jones ' Cresent ' Bowl 21cm diameter, 19th century Blue and White Bowl 26cm together with Two Chinese Blue and White Plates plus another plate

A collection of George V and later silver, comprising an Irish silver letter opener, with a knight to its finial, Royal Irish Silver Co. Dublin 1970, 21.5cm, with fitted case, a cased set of six silver teaspoons, J Rodgers & Sons Ltd. Sheffield 1919, a cased set of teaspoons with pierced decorated finials, S S, Sheffield 1966, a square form pin tray, Albert Edward Jones, Birmingham 1960, 10 by 10 by 1cm, two silver teaspoons, overall 11.9toz, together with a white metal teaspoon. (1 bag)

George Jones style majolica jardiniere of globular form, supported on four feet formed from modelled lily leaves growing up the side of the pot, with swallows flying amongst the white lily flowers, all set against a blue ground, with a pink interior, H27cm

Taxidermy: A Large Late Victorian Cased Great Bustard (Otis tarda), dated 1880, by J. Travis, Naturalist, Animal & Bird Preserver, Gold Street, Saffron Walden, a large full mount adult female, with head turning slightly to the left, stood upon painted faux rockwork, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, set against a blue-yellow watercolour painted sky back drop, enclosed within a large typical period ebonised three-glass display case, raised upon four squat feet, 88cm by 36.5cm by 85.5cm, taxidermist's oval paper trade label to verso, data label to verso- Female Bustard, taken by Mr W. Jones, Manor Farm, West Wickham, Feb 6th 1880, stating purchased from George Bristow 1942, by James Harrison, a detailed account of this bird appears in Miller Christy The Birds of Essex, (1890), page 230, including a photo copy of the entry.Evidence of historical insect damage to the underbelly of the bird, some minor insect damage to the tail feathers, outer case in need of re-painting and restoration.

WWI - GREAT WAR CENTENARY ALBUMS, SIGNED FIRST DAY COVERS & OTHER ITEMS 5 albums with a variety of contents, including signed first day covers (The Marquess of Anglesey, Charles Culshaw, Darcy Harold Jones, R G Geddes, Theo Ritter, Frederick Henry Bunday, Henry Norman Edwards, Lady Patricia Kingsbury, Richard Von Mackensen, George Jameson, Rt Hon Stockton, Stanley Clayton, William Henry Lunn, Princess Olga Romanoff, William George Hall, Viscount Trenchard, Stewart Goad, Sir Charles Richardson, Prince Romanoff, Princess Olga Romanoff, Lord Mackie of Benshie, and many others). The albums also including commemorative mint stamps, cigarette cards, coins and notes, articles, and other related items. (5)

A 19th Century Victorian circa 1870, George Jones Majolica game pie dish having fox and hunting interest decoration. Turquoise ground version with suspended nets & trophies. Bears a pattern number 3562 - on the base. Measures approx;18cm x 27cm x 20cm.

NO RESERVE Rutter (Owen) The Dragon of Kinabalu, first edition, inscribed by the author on front free endpaper and signed on title, tipped-in colour plates by Mary Penrose-Thackwell, occasional light spotting, original cloth-backed marbled boards, upper cover slightly warped, uncut, dust-jacket, 1923 § Beerbohm (Max) The Happy Hypocrite, pictorial title and colour plates by George Sheringham, spotting, original pictorial cloth, [1915] § Williams (Kit) Masquerade, limited edition signed by the author/artist, original cloth, illustration to upper cover, 1982 § Jones (Barbara) Follies & Grottoes, first edition, pictorial title and illustrations by the author, inscriptions to front free endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket, a very good copy, 1953 § Causley (Charles) & Wallace Southam. Timothy Winters, musical notation, original pictorial wrappers by Ralph Steadman, 1970 § B.B.C. Household Talks 1928, illustrations, spotted, original pictorial wrappers by John Nash, 1929, plates and illustrations, the first two and last a little rubbed; and 3 others, illustrated, v.s. (9)

A GEORGE IV BRONZE CORONATION MEDAL. The obverse with laureate bust l. within a border of roses, thistles and shamrocks 'Georgius IV Dei Gratia ...', the reverse with the king seated on his throne being crowned by attendant figures of Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, the medal by Thomason & Jones, possibly engraved by William Wyon, 5.4cm (Eimer 1143)

PAAR GEORGE III LEUCHTER. Jones & John Scofield, Robert. London. Datierung: 1776-77. Technik: Silber. Beschreibung: Auf dem Schaftansatz je heraldische Gravur mit Löwe und Lorbeerkranz. Gewicht: Ca. 1080g. Maße: Höhe je 23,5cm. Marke: BZ London 1776-77, MZ Robert Jones & John Scofield (ab 1776, Grimwade Nr.2349). Robert Jones & John Scofield England Silber 18. Jahrhundert LeuchterpaarErläuterungen zum Katalog

Burne-Jones (Philip, 2nd Baronet, 1861-1926, his copy)The Life of William Morris by J. W. Mackail, 1st edition, London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1899. 2 volumes, 8vo, original cloth, all plates as called for, inscribed ‘Gwen, with my love, Phil. Burne-Jones, May 1899’ on the front free endpaper of volume 1, together with one other (Frank E. Smedley, Harry Coverdale’s Courtship, London: George Routledge & Sons, Limited, c.1855 or later, 8vo, early-20th-century green half morocco gilt by Bickers, 30 etched plates by Phiz (each in two states, hand-coloured and uncoloured).Philip Burne-Jones was the son of Edward and a successful artist in his own right.

A George V silver trophy cup, engraved 'Presented to Miss Everard Jones on her Marriage by Torcastle Estate Employees 1913", with cast scrolling handles, on a circular wooden stand, by Harrods, London 1913, 496gms Condition Report:Available upon request

Vinyl Records - 45rpm singles various genres and artists including Pink Floyd, Marillion, Prince, Madness, Madonna, The Jam, Rod Stewart, Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, The Buggles, Martha and the Muffins, U2, Simple Minds, UB40,Roxy Music, George Michael, The Jacksons, Wings, Lulu, The Lotus Eaters, Mark Almond, Spitting Image, Cliff Richard, Quincey Jones, Phil Collins, Fats Domino, Linda Ronstadt, Erasure, The Shamen, The Rubettes, The Hollies, Fleetwood Mac, Dr Hook, the Pretenders, Kajagoogoo, Queen, Bananarama, ABC, A-Ha, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, The Boomtown Rats, Tubeway Army, The Police, Ringo Starr, The Eagles, Wet Wet Wet, Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and the News, Aretha Franklin, Bryan Adams, Ben E King, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Chicago, Chas and Dave, Chuck Berry, others including classical, easy listening, show songs, big band, etc (*over 300)

Vinyl Records - 45rpm singles various genres and artists including Queen, Marillion, The Beatles, David Bowie, Marvin Gaye, Madness, Madonna, Bryan Adams, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Eddy Grant, Gary Moore, The Hollies, Eurythmics, Earth Wind and Fire, Terence Trent D'Arby, Boomtown Rats, The Beach Boys, New Kids on the Block, Human League, Joan Baez, Shaun Cassidy picture disc, Girl (white vinyl), ABC, Hot Chocolate, Whitney Houston, The Doors, Holly Johnson, Chris de Burgh, Kiki Dee, Aztec Camera, Ray Charles, Lindisfarne, Boy George, The Bee Gees, Dr Hook, Howard Jones, Men at Work, Boy George, chubby Checker, Billy Joel, Pat Metheny Group, Midge Ure, Something Happens, Hammer, Vera Lynn, Andy Gibb, Bing Crosby, Black Britain, Cliff Richards, Adam and the Ants, Chic, Five Star, Milli Vanilli, Johnny Mathis, others, various, show songs, easy listening, pop, etc (*over 300)

Soul / Funk LPs, approximately forty albums of mainly Soul and Funk with artists including Marvin Gaye, Teddy Prendergrass, The Commodores, Denise Williams, Bobby Womack, Evelyn King, Womack & Womack, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Shalamar, George Benson, Barry White and more - sold together with approximately twenty albums of various genres - various years and conditions

A box of miscellaneous items to include Italian Mailoica glazed storage jars and covers, 19th century apothecary jars, George Jones crescent china, part dessert service, etcFour Italian drug jars – the smallest is cracked through, otherwise good.Glass bottles – all intact.One of the dessert service dishes is cracked through.Otherwise good.

A GEORGE VI SILVER SAUCE BOAT, by Albert Edward Jones, Birmingham 1937, with spot-hammered ground and tapering strap handle. 17.5cm long, 5.7 troy ouncesCONDITION REPORTMarks are clear. In generally very good condition.

A LARGE PAIR OF GEORGE VI SILVER SUGAR CASTERS, by Jones & Son, London 1937, in Georgian style, the substantial faceted bodies with pierced covers, each topped by a conforming finial. 22cm high, 40.5 troy ounces

A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT STAND, by Robert Jones I, London 1780, oval with beaded edge, raised on ball and claw feet, engraved with a crest and monogram. 16cm wide, 4.6 troy ounces

GEORGE CHRISTOPHER DAVIES: THE SWAN AND HER CREW, London, Methuen, 1932, a new edition revised by Hugh C Davies, original cloth, d/w (losses and repairs) + TYLER WHITTLE: 2 titles: SPADES AND FEATHERS, London, Jonathan Cape, 1955, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (part losses); CASTLE LIZARD, London, Jonathan Cape, 1957, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) + JOHN NEWSOM: ROGUE'S YARN, London, Faber & Faber, 1953, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) + PERCY F WESTERMAN: A MYSTERY OF THE BROADS, London, Blackie, circa 1953, original cloth, dw + PAMELA ROPNER: THE HOUSE OF THE BITTERN, London, Rupert Hart-Davies, 1965, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) + DON SHARP: CONFLICT OF WINGS, London, Putnam, 1954, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) + S HOLBROOKE-JONES: A CAMP UNDER SAIL, London, Spring Books [1961], 1st edition, original cloth (small part losses) (8)

HAZEL M PEEL: PILOT THE HUNTER, ill Keith Money, London, George G Harrap, 1962, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (v minor losses) + MONICA EDWARDS: BLACK HUNTING WHIP, ill Geoffrey Whittan, London, Collins, 1955, original cloth, d/w (small part losses and closed tears) + MONICA MARSDEN: MANOR HOUSE MYSTERY, ill Greta Jones, Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1950, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (price clipped and small part losses) + FREDERICK FRANCIS NICHOLLS: THE FREE TRADERS, London, Heinemann, 1967, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) + RICHARD CHURCH: 3 titles: DOWN RIVER, ill Laurence Irving, London, Heinemann, 1958, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (price clipped and small part losses); THE BELLS OF RYE, ill Michael Hubbard, London, Heinemann, 1960, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (price clipped and small part losses); THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT, London, Heinemann, 1971, 1st edition, original cloth, d/w (small part losses) (7)

Five boxes of assorted china wares to include Copeland Spode "Chinese Rose" part dinner service, an Allertons gilt and floral decorated part tea service, a George Jones & Sons crescent burgundy and gilt decorated part dinner service, etc and a box of assorted glassware

Jenkins (John). The Poetry of Wales, London: Houlston & Sons, Ilanidloes: John Pryse, 1873, all edges gilt, original cloth, spine faded, 8vo, together with:Lewis (Alun), Raiders' Dawn, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1942, portrait frontispiece, original printed boards, 8vo,Jones (David), the Anathemata, fragments of an attempted writing, 2nd edition, London: Faber & Faber Ltd., 1955, monochrome plates and illustrations, original cloth in slightly torn dust jacket, 8vo,Prys-Jones (A.G.), Welsh Poets, London: Erskine Macdonald Ltd., 1917, original boards, light wear, 8vo,Powys (Llewelyn), So Wild a Thing, Brushford, Dulverton: Ark Press, 1973, monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, plus other similar Welsh writing in English, plus Audubon (John James), The original water-colour paintings ... from the Birds of America, 2 volumes, Michael Joseph Ltd. & the Connoisseur, 1966, colour plates, original cloth, in slipcase, small folioQTY: (approx. 90)

Two autograph books with a wealth of signatures from stars of the classical music/opera/stage world mostly c 1950s-1970. Most with signatures to both sides of pages. To include: Donald Campbell (of land speed record fame), Peter Kalin, Rudolf Schwarz, Richard Lewis, Ivor Newton, George Stratton, Ruggiero Ricci, Luisa Tetrazzini, Percy B Kahn, Waclaw Niemczyk, Bryn Jones, Wilhelm Backhaus. Also with a good selection of period cuttings / clippings relating to those featured in the books.Provenance: from an astonishing collection of classical music ephemera which includes autographs from many of the 20th century's most renowned conductors and composers. Collected over many years by a former orchestral manager of Liverpool Philharmonic.To view autographs please follow this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuvf8LXcE4g

After J. Smith (active 19th century), engraved by John Chapman (active 1792-1823)'Ireland', hand coloured stipple engraving, Published Feb. 14th 1812 by Adlard & Jones, depicting two allegorical female figures, representing Britain & Ireland (Britannia and Ireland) shaking hands, with bust of George III, William Pitt and Crown & Sceptre, framed and mounted,overall 37 x 29.5cm, within frame 25.8 x 18cm Condition: Unexamined out of frame, staining and tear visible to margins.

Football autographs, 'Autographed Editions', a collection of 90 colour & b/w images of iconic Footballers all with career details to reverse, each one bearing original signature inc. Ian St John, Colin Bell, Joe Royle, Clive Allen, Mick Mills, Harry Gregg, Cliff Jones, Phil Neal, John Barnes, Alan Mullery, Alex Stepney, Jack Charlton, Gordon Banks, Ray Wilson, Nobby Stiles, George Best & many others (ex)

THREE VICTORIAN TEA POTS AND A FURTHER GEORGE JONES 'ABBEY' PATTERN TEA POT (4)

Large collection of Blue and White Ceramics including Copeland Spode Lidded Meat Plate and Lidded Tureen, other Copeland Spode and Spode Italian, Booths Ming Vase, George Jones Abbey items, Meat / Serving Plates, etc, approx. 36 items in total

First World War military pocket watch, white dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary minute dial, reverse of watch stamped with broad arrow and number C48829, complete with leather watch fob, 42 mm in diameter, the watch was part of a grouping of items attributed to Samuel Gilbert Carn RFC/RAF, (Samuel Carn was born in 1889 and married Mabel Jones at Walthamstow on 14th March 1914, he was 'mustered' on the 5th March 1916 and served in France, his middle name is recorded as 'Giles' on RAF muster records, 40 Squadron RFC, later RAF was formed at Gosport in Feb 1916 and moved to France in August the same year first operating F.E. 8s later being equipped with S.E.5s, Major Edward Mannock was one of the 'aces' that served with this Squadron, tragically, Samuel and Mabels son Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Norman George Gilbert Carn, 1334625, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, of 274 Squadron, was killed in action on 30th September 1944 and is buried at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery in the Netherlands)

First World War Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force grouping of items, wooden propellor tip picture frame containing a photograph of Royal Flying Corps Corporal Samuel Gilbert Carn in 'Maternity jacket' style tunic with embroidered RFC shoulder titles, a pair of trench art wooden candlesticks, possibly made from aircraft parts, 27 cm in height, a small aluminium gas cylinder bearing a brass relief of a French 75mm gun flanked by the dates 1914-1916 and a British General Service Corps badge with Queen Victoria crown, 16 cm in length, a French made adjustable wooden gauge, a 'Soldiers Own Diary' with details to 24508 Samuel Gilbert Carn, 40 Squadron, Royal Air Force, a Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity also in the name of Samuel Carn of 40 Squadron bearing the stamp of No.1 Dispersal Unit dated 13th January 1919, Samuel Carn was born in 1889 and married Mabel Jones at Walthamstow on 14th March 1914, he was 'mustered' on the 5th March 1916 and served in France, his middle name is recorded as 'Giles' on RAF muster records, 40 Squadron RFC, later RAF was formed at Gosport in Feb 1916 and moved to France in August the same year first operating F.E. 8s later being equipped with S.E.5s, Major Edward Mannock was one of the 'aces' that served with this Squadron, tragically, Samuel and Mabels son Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Norman George Gilbert Carn, 1334625, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, of 274 Squadron, was killed in action on 30th September 1944 and is buried at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery in the Netherlands, items direct from family, (qty)

A George V silver three piece tea set by Albert Edward Jones, Birmingham 1918, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, all with hammered silver bodies on three paw feet with acanthus leaf detail, combined weight 599 grams

Group of assorted pottery and porcelain, comprising a George Jones Crescent China vase, 12.5cm high; an English mid-19th century coffee cup and saucer, the cup painted in grey with a large oval panel of a cherub and the saucer with three circular panels of instruments and flowers, pattern number 5/4507; a blue and white 'Present from Towyn' cream jug, printed with banana leaves, three mid-19th century porcelain documentary mugs, a pair of French brown cocettes raised on three lion paw feet, Victorian earthenware including cup and saucer and two tureens, etcGreen cup and saucer: negligible signs of age only.MJ mug: hairline across foot rim.Darlington mug: hairline inside base.Towyn jug: hairline to bade.Figurine: some chips to flowers.Sauce tureen: fair.Other items: fair.

Vinyl Records - LP's - various genres including pop, jazz, big band, classical, compilations, soundtracks, country, easy listening, and various artists including Cat Stevens, Bread, Suzi Quatro, The Police, Roberta Flack, 10cc, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, The Animals, Bob Dylan, The Flying Pickets, Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Rick Astley, Sam Browne, Shakin Stevens, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Ray Stevens, Paula Abdul, Nat King Cole, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Dusty Springfield, Herb Alpert, Louis Armstrong, Dolly Parton, Demis Roussos, Jack Jones, Frank Ifield, Burl Ives, Ella Fitzgerald, Cliff Richard, David Cassidy, Samantha Fox, Shirley Bassey, Glen Campbell, George Formby, Focus, The Three Degrees, etc (large quantity in six boxes)

A George Jones Crescent China tea set, comprising a pair of bread and butter plates, milk and sugar, eleven cups, twelve saucers and twelve tea plates, retailer's mark for Soane & Smith, 462 Oxford Street, London W

A set of eight Bradex Wedgwood collector's plates, Country days, designed by Chris Howells; others, four Bradex Royal Doulton Harvest; a pair of Wedgwood Game Birds plates; a set of twelve Minerva Collection Little Tipperton resin miniature teapots as a Village, with certificates; a George Jones Crescent China Aesthetic Movement vase, 13.5cm

A George VI hallmarked silver miniature pepper pot, Jones & Crompton, Birmingham 1945 and a pair of Elizabeth II hallmarked silver miniature pepper pots, S J Rose & Son, Birmingham 1982, combined approx 0.85ozt (3).

A pair of George V hallmarked silver conical pepper pots, Jones & Crompton, Birmingham 1926, height 8.5cm, approx 1.65ozt (2).

DOYLE, Arthur Conan (1859-1930). The Hound of the Baskervilles. London: George Newnes, Limited, 1902.8vo. Half-title, monochrome frontispiece and 15 monochrome plates by Sidney Paget. (Pale spots to a few leaves.) Original pictorial red cloth gilt by Alfred Garth Jones (spine slightly faded and wrinkled, some pale spotting to endleaves). FIRST EDITION in book form, with the misprint "you" for "your" on p.13. The Hound of the Baskervilles marked the return of Sherlock Holmes after his disappearance over Reichenbach Falls in "The Final Problem," published 1893, which Doyle described as the "inevitable relapse after repentance."   De Waal 87; Green & Gibson A26.

A collection of George Jones Crescent bone china with green and gilt borders and floral central pattern. Includes twin handled dish, milk jug, coffee cups and saucers.

A 19th C. GEORGE JONES MAJOLICA PLANTER, THE EXTERIOR MOULDED IN RELIEF AND PAINTED WITH BIRDS AND DRAGON FLIES AMONGST BULLRUSHES AND WATER LILIES. Dia. 33 x H 30cms.

A George Jones "Crescent" china tea set

Ɵ JONES, David. (1895 - 1974): ELIOT, T.S. (1888 - 1965). In Parenthesis seinnyessit e gledyf ym penn mameu. SIGNED. Faber & Faber Ltd., 1961. single volume, first edition, Limited edition, No. 42 of 70 copies, 8vo, (222 x 150mm), blue buckram, within original acetate wrapper, top edge gilt, SIGNED and numbered by David Jones and further SIGNED by T.S. Eliot, frontispiece and one illustration by the author, Introduction by T.S. Eliot, with a loosely inserted original bill of sale to E. S. Johnston from booksellers, Bertram Rota Ltd., London, contained in a blue patterned slipcase. David Jones's First World War poem, first published in 1937, was based on his personal experiences in the trenches, described by T.S. Eliot in his introduction as 'a work of genius' and praised separately as one of the great poems of the century. Provenance: The late Eric Selkirk Johnston, business manager of The Marvell Press, Hessle, East Yorkshire. Eric Johnston and his wife Audrey were associated with Philip Larkin and many authors within the Marvell Press family through their close friendship with George and lifelong friendship with Jean Hartley, who co-founded the Marvell Press in 1954.(Qty.1)          Condition Report: a fine copy.Condition Report Disclaimer

Ɵ PHILIP LARKIN. - Philip Larkin, The Marvell Press and related. A collection of ephemera relating to the poet Philip Larkin, Jean and George Hartley, co-founders of The Marvell Press, and the publisher's business manager Eric Selkirk Johnston. comprising: Philip Larkin: his life and work. An Exhibition held in the Brynmor Jones, Library, University of Hull, 1986. related ephemera, including exhibition catalogues; Philip Larkin A Thanksgiving, 30 June, 1986. a programme for an evening of reminiscence and readings by friends and colleagues, 2pp; University of Hull, Brynmor Jones library. 1996. a typescript letter, 1pp., 15 lines, to Eric Johnston on the college headed paper, requesting him to take part in an interview, with a typed list of 27 questions for Eric Johnston to reference as a structure for the interview; Larkin 25, Another Look at Larkin, 2010. a group of programmes for a season of events and exhibitions commemorating the life and work of Philip Larkin, with an autograph note dated 10.6. 10, from Jean Hartley to Audrey Johnston loosely inserted; The Philip Larkin Statue Appeal. a small group of ephemera relating to the unveiling of the 7ft bronze statue of the poet, 2010; Wrong Beginnings, 2010. a programme, adapted by David Pattison from Jean Hartley's autobiography, 'Philip Larkin, the Marvell Press and Me', with related newspaper reviews, publicity flyers and a typescript letter to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Michael Schmidt, Carcanett Press, 1989; The Larkin Toads Calendars. two calendars, comprising: The Larkin Toads, 2011, with a larger calendar of the same (with the Tiger Toad to front), 2011; with a small group of designs for full-size toads and two Larkin related calendars; Larkin Toad. a hand-painted toad by Florence Ravelle. an original design (for indoor use) 30cm; A group of greetings cards, including The Marvel Press. mostly sent to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Jean and George Hartley, many inscribed and signed by Jean Hartley with personal inscriptions to their close friends; A group of photographs. includes Eric Johnston and his wife Audrey on their wedding day with Jean Hartley (Maid of Honour) and George Hartley (Best Man) Jean Hartley with her friend, the poet Frank Redpath and Eric Johnston, Audrey Johnston and Jean Hartley in later years; Dr. Jean Hartley. (1933-2011). three press Obituaries, and two copies of the Memorial Celebration held at the Royal Hotel, Hull, August 14, 2011. the celebration led by Barrie Rutter, guest speakers included Anthony Thwaite, with cards written to Eric and Audrey Johnston from Jean Hartley' daughters, Laurien and Alison; HATTINGER, Frank. The Duc de Berry's Book of Hours, Hallwag, Berne, 1970, 12mo., INSCRIBED to Audrey and Eric Johnston by Jean Hartley; Eric Selkirk Johnston. (1930 - 2006). Obituary published in PBFA News, volume XVII, Issue No. 4, August / September, 2006. a typescript copy with a small collection of cards and messages from Jean Hartley and family. Provenance: The late Eric Selkirk Johnston, business manager of The Marvell Press, Hessle, East Yorkshire. Eric Johnston and his wife Audrey were associated with Philip Larkin and many authors within the Marvell Press family through their close friendship with George and lifelong friendship with Jean Hartley, who co-founded the Marvell Press in 1954.  

Ɵ KIPLING, Rudyard. Books by and relating to. 20 vol. 1897-2000. comprising: Captain's Courageous. 1897. first edition, second impression, 8vo, original blue cloth, gilt, all edges gilt, illustrations by I. W. Taber, 245pp., plus 2pp. publisher's adverts at rear; Departmental Ditties. 1899. 8vo, original blue cloth, gilt, gilt top, others untrimmed, bookplate of H. Clifford Mortimer, portrait frontispiece and illustrations by Dudley Cleaver, 174pp; BROGAN, Hugh. Mowgli's Sons, Kipling and Baden-Powell's Scouts. 1987. first edition, 8vo, publisher's black cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, 64pp; LYCETT, Andrew. Rudyard Kipling. 1999. first UK. edition, 8vo, publisher' black cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, further within clear protective wrapper, 659pp; COTAZZI, Hugh: WEBB, George. [Editors]. Kipling's Japan. Collected Writings. 1988. 8vo, publisher's burgundy cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, photo. and in-text illustrations, 3 maps, 294pp; LIVINGSTONE, Flora V. Bibliography of the Works of Rudyard Kipling. 1968. reprint of 1927 edition, 8vo, publisher's green cloth, half-title, Chronological list 1879-1926, Bibliography, Notes, Index, Burt Franklin: Bibliography and Reference Series #181, 523pp; LIVINGSTONE, Flora V. Supplement to Bibliography of the Works of Rudyard Kipling (1927). 1968. reprint of 1938 edition, 8vo, publisher's pink cloth, half-title, Chronological list 1926-1937, Bibliography, Notes, Index, Burt Franklin: Bibliography and Reference Series #181, 333pp; MARTINDELL, E.W. A Bibliography of the Works of Rudyard Kipling (1881-1921). 1922. first edition, Limited edition, No. 58 of 450 copies of which 400 are for sale, 8vo, publisher's black cloth, foredge and lower edge untrimmed, half-title, photo. illustrations, 111pp, plus 2pp. adverts at rear; FIDO, Martin. Rudyard Kipling. 1974. first edition, 4to, publisher's green cloth, dust-jacket clipped, photo. and in-text illustrations, 144pp; MASON, Philip. Kipling. The Glass, the Shadow and the Fire. 1975. first edition, 8vo, publisher's brown cloth, dust-jacket clipped, further within clear protective wrapper, 334pp; TAYLOR, Ina. Victorian Sisters. 1987. first US. edition, 8vo., publisher's cream cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, subjects include Georgina, wife of painter Edward Burne-Jones, Alice, mother of Rudyard Kipling, Louisa, wife of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Agnes, wife of painter Edward Poynter, photo. illustrations, 218pp; WILSON, Angus. The Strange Ride of Rudyard Kipling. His Life and Works. 1977. first edition, 8vo, publisher's pale orange cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, further within clear protective wrapper, brown e/ps., photo. illustrations, 370pp; SEYMOUR-SMITH, Martin. Rudyard Kipling. 1989. first edition, 8vo, publisher's black cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, photo. illustrations, 373pp; ROSS, Angus. [Editor]. Kipling 86. Papers Read at the University of Sussex in May 1986 as Part of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Rudyard Kipling's Death. University of Sussex Library, 1987. 8vo, pictorial soft wrappers, photo. illustrations, 57pp; KIPLING, Rudyard. The King's Pilgrimage. 1922. first UK. edition, 4to, original lavender cloth with pictorial onlay, foreward letter from H.M. King George V, photogravure illustrations, 108pp; KIPLING, Rudyard. East of Suez. Being a Selection of Eastern Verses from the Poetical Works of Rudyard Kipling. 1931. first edition, 4to, original blue cloth, dust-jacket unclipped, priced 7/6, further within clear protective wrapper, half-title, illustrated in colour and line by Donald Maxwell, 72pp; Brazilian Sketches. 1940. first separate edition, 8vo, original blue cloth, dust-jacket clipped, further within clear protective wrapper, foredge untrimmed, bookplate of J.C. Robin McKinley, half-title, 115pp; A Fleet In Being. Notes of Two Trips with the Channel Squadron. 1916. 8vo, original blue, pictorial wrappers depicting a battleship of the 'Majestic' class by Norman Wilkinson, priced one shilling, half-title, 84pp. The Jungle Play. Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Thomas Pinney. Penguin Classics, 2000. first paperback edition, 8vo, 80pp., plus 4pp. publisher's adverts at rear; KIPLING, Rudyard: BRIDGE, J. Frederick. The Flag of England Ballad. For Soprano Solo, Chorus, and Orchestra. (1897). Novello's first octavo edition, 8vo, original green cloth, dedication to Queen Victoria and music by J.F. Bridge, words by Rudyard Kipling, some pencil notes to a few pages of music scores, 40pp. bound with FERGUSON, Sir Samuel: BRIDGE, J. Frederick. The Forging of the Anchor. Dramatic Scene for Bass Solo, Chorus, and Orchestra. (1901). Novello's original octavo edition, words by Sir Samuel Ferguson (1832), music by J. Frederick Bridge, with pencil and red ink notes to a few pages of music scores, 33pp. (Qty. 20).   

A Victorian Majolica George Jones cheese dish base, 31cm diaLocation:

A Gladstone Montrose coffee pot and cover; George Jones plate; Copeland and Garratt part tea service; etc

FIELDING (HENRY)The History of Tom Jones. A Foundling, 6 vol. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with errata leaf in volume 1, errata uncorrected in the text, and all the relevant cancels, small trace of worming in upper blank margin of the opening few leaves of volume 1, some light spotting but generally clean, contemporary calf, spines tooled in gilt with gilt morocco lettering labels, minor restoration to joints and spine ends, headband of volume 3 chipped, housed together in a morocco-lipped slipcase [Grolier, English 48; Rothschild 850], 8vo, A. Millar, 1749Footnotes:First edition, first issue of Fielding's 'masterpiece.... [the] public impatience to read it grew to such a pitch that the entire first edition of 2000 copies was bought up before the announced date of publication, 10 February 1749' (ODNB).Provenance: Sir George Augustus William Shuckburgh-Evelyn, 6th Baronet (1751-1804), bookplate, with shelf mark in ink; Michael Sharpe, bookplate; Bonhams New York, 18 September 2016, lot 1040.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A George v hammered silver twin handled sugar basin, maker Albert Edward Jones, Birmingham, 1910: with low relief motto, raised on three hoof feet, 14cm wide, 298gms, 9.58ozs

GEORGE JONES CRESCENT 15 PIECE COFFEE SERVICE IN CREAM & GILT, rose decorated 21 piece bone china tea service and further table and cabinet ware

George Jones Crescent china trio, together with a quantity of other decorative and commemorative ceramics including Willow pattern

Three boxes of miscellaneous items, to include a pair of 19th century Crown Derby vases, each of slightly conical form, having a frieze of leaves, the body decorated in the Imari palette in shades of iron-red and cobalt blue heightened in gilt, having printed Crown over D mark verso (lacking covers); a small 19th century Derby Imari palette vase, of squat circular form; a George Jones bowl; Copeland Spode Italian jar and cover; chocolate cup and saucer etc

William James Boddy (British, 19th Century),' The Golden Gleam', watercolour, signed, framed, oval mounted and glazed. 21x16ins. *Son of an architect, W.J. Boddy (1832-1911) followed in the same profession, moving to York in 1853 as assistant to George Jones. A master draughtsman, Boddy exhibited in York and London from 1865-to 1879. A folio of his work was presented to the Prince of Wales in 1900.

Vinyl - Honky Tonk, Hillbilly, Country - 36 rare UK 7" EP's mainly from the late 1950's including many rarities: George Jones (Meldodisc, EPM 7-109) VG+ / VG+, Jimmy Work (London, RED 1039) VG/ VG+, Carlisle Brothers (Parlophone GEP 8799) VG+ / VG+ , Jim Edward Brown & Maxine Brown (London, RE-U 1044) VG+ / VG+, Buzz Busby & Bill Browning (Melodisc, EPM 7-115) VG+ / VG+. George Jone & Jimmie Skinner (Mercury, ZEP 10012) VG+ / VG+, Johnnie & jake (RCA, USA, EPA 5143) VG+ / VG+, Don Reno & Red Smiley (Parlophone, GEP 8777) VG+ / VG+, also including: The Delmore Brothers, Cousin Emmy, Webb Pierce, Hank Snow, Donn Reynolds, Kitty Wells, Carter Family, Hank Williams, Jimmy Driftwood and many others, condition at least VG/VG and higher in many cases.

A medal group of two and framed Royal command, inviting the recipient HH603 Flight Sergeant Arthur Jones to attend the 1937 Coronation of George VI

A box containing a quantity of assorted ceramic items including Staffordshire figure, George Jones Abbeyware hot water jug, etc.

Eight assorted ceramic egg cups including Royal Albert, Pountneys Bristol, George Jones, etc.

A rare Great War S.G.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant L. Crossley, Highland Light Infantry, for his services in helping to extinguish the fires that burned for several days on H.M.T. Catonia, May 1917 Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., silver (Lee Crossley. H.M.T. “Caronia” May 1917); 1914-15 Star (187 Pte. L. Crossley, High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (187 Cpl. L. Crossley. High. L.I.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (187 Sgt. L. Crossley, High. L.I.) very fine and better, the first rare to the Army, the last scarce to the Regiment (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Edrington Collection, 1980; W. H. Fevyer Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2008. 27 Silver and 10 Bronze Sea Gallantry Medals were awarded to the British Army 1857 to 1923, 19 of which were for this action. Lee Crossley was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1894 and attested for the Highland Light Infantry. He served with the 11th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 May 1915, and later transferred to the 1st Battalion. He was awarded the Sea Gallantry Medal in Silver for his gallantry aboard H.M. Transport Caronia which caught fire in May 1917 whilst at sea, the original Recommendation stating: ‘In May 1917 while HM Transport Caronia was at sea, a series of fires occurred in her bunkers. The crew endeavoured for over five days to extinguish the fire, the Master was obliged to ask for the assistance of the troops on board and a number of them volunteered to go into the bunkers, where they rendered valuable assistance in extinguishing the outbreak. The service on non-commissioned officers and men are reported as deserving of special recognition. Very considerable risk was incurred in rendering the services. Frequent explosions occurred and a number of men were seriously injured.’ The Ship’s Log, gives further details, and records that the first fire was reported on 20 May, and it took 11 days before they were all extinguished: ‘On 20th May 1917 at 0300 whilst sailing from Durban to Tunghi Bay No 2 Coal Bunker was discovered to be on fire, every effort was made to extinguish the flames. On 24th May at 2100 No 3 port Coal Bunker discovered to be on fire, steps taken immediately to extinguish the fire. On 25th May at 1430, Robert Jones Leading Fireman, Henry Foulkes and Henry Gilfoyle Trimmers received extensive burns as a result of an explosion in bunkers, treated in Ship’s Hospital, at 1900 William Clarke, Boilermaker was gassed the result of an explosion in Coal Bunker and treated in Ship’s Hospital. At 0630 on 26th May George Pattison, 4th Engineer was gassed, the result of an explosion in a Coal Bunker and treated in Ship’s Hospital, at 1300 two further crew members were admitted to the Ship’s Hospital one with injuries, one gassed, at 1400 and 1500 two crewmen were gassed from an explosion. On 27th May at 1000 William Penny 4th Engineer was gassed the result of an explosion, at 1030 two more crew were gassed in an explosion, at 1930 a Trimmer was injured by an explosion. At 1500 on 28th May two crewmen were transferred to another ship for onward passage to hospital at Durban. On 31st May at 1900 the Chief Engineer reported all fires now extinguished.’ Advanced Sergeant, Crossley went on to serve in India and took part in the Third Afghan War attached to the 2nd/6th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, one of 41 N.C.O.s and men of the Highland Light Infantry to receive this Medal. Discharged to the Reserve on 26 November 1919, he was presented with his Sea Gallantry Medal by H.M. King George V on 11 December 1919. Sold with copied research.

Three: Private G. E. Jones, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was taken Prisoner of War at St. Quentin on the first day of the German Spring Offensive, 21 March 1918 1914-15 Star (11878 Pte. G. E. Jones. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11878 Cpl. G. E. Jones. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine Three: Private A. Spink, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (38034 Pte. A. Spink. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (38034 Pte. A. Spink. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); some spotting to VM, minor contact wear, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- George Ernest Jones was born at Rugby, Warwickshire on 7 June 1892, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. He served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 July 1915, and later transferred to the 2nd/4th Battalion. He was taken Prisoner of War at St. Quentin (Gricourt), on 21 March 1918, the first day of the German Spring Offensive, and was repatriated following the cessation of hostilities, later transferring to the Army Reserve. Sold with Buckingham Palace ‘Welcome Home’ letter for returning Prisoners of War. Albert Spink attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with 1st Battalion during the Great War in Mesopotamia from 25 August 1914. He was discharged on 21 August 1919.