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VINCENT SELLAER (attributed) 1490 - 1544: ALLEGORY OF PERFECT LOVE Ca. 1540 Oil on wood 140 x 109 cm Vincent Sellaer excelled among Flemish painters in his ability to combine Flemish and Italian influences into monumental allegorical works. It is believed that his refined manuscript was influenced by two main Italian traditions - Lombard-Leonardian, represented by Moretto da Brescia and Girolamo Romani, and Florentine-Roman, namely represented by Andrea del Sarto and Rafael Santi's school. The work is marked: "PERFECTA CHARITAS / FORAS MITTIT / TIMOREM / IOH, ACA". The designation refers to the biblical text - IOH - John, First Epistle of John: "Love does not know fear, perfect love dispels fear, for fear causes torment, and he who fears has not perfected in love." Love - charitas, belongs to the seven Christian virtues, Vincent Sellaer portrayed her in the traditional form of a naked woman surrounded by children, similar to, for example, Lucas Cranach. The theme of charitas is one of the author's iconical. Restored.

JOSEF LADA 1887 - 1957: WINTER 1941 Ink, watercolour, gouache on cardboard In frame 37,5 x 59 cm Signed: Upper right "Jos. Lada 41" Josef Lada established himself as undoubtedly one of the most important painters of the Czech countryside. Recognized as a typical figuralist in the 1940s, Lada also more often focused on village motifs with almost or no figural staff and sought the optimal position of expression between drawing and painting. Josef Lada sticks to his linear stylization and translates landscape motifs into simple characters, from which he composes a new pictorial reality. Lada's original painting, in which he fully applied his drawing experience, significantly enriched the expressive register of contemporary Czech landscape painting. The artistic conception of the presented work, characterized by particularly fine contours and a more pronounced application of the painter's handwriting, is characteristic of the period of the 1940s, when Lada's painting reached its peak phase. The arrangement of the composition, the drawing stylization, the method of coloring and the type of signature coincide with the documented originals from the given period. Thanks to his uniqueness of the manuscript, Josef Lada became one of the icons of Czech fine art, and the Czech winter in the countryside is often referred to as "Ladovská."The work comes from the restitution of the National Gallery and an expert assessment is written on itby PhDr. Pavla Pečinková, CSc.Published: Olič, J .: Lada, Slovart 2008, p. 499. Exhibited by: NG - Heritage of Folk Art in Czech and Slovak Painting, in the Karlovy Vary Art Gallery, inventory label of the National Gallery K33910.

BEDŘICH (FRIEDRICH) WACHSMANN 1820 - 1897: MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE 1852 Munich Oil on canvas 68 x 101 cm Signed: Lower left "F. Wachsmann" Bedřich Wachsmann (nee Friedrich) first made a living from lithographic works, but in 1848 he moved to Innsbruck and painted landscapes steadily. His works were well received and he also became a teacher of painting. He often worked for the church and noble families. Among his most important clients were the Archbishops of Prague Bedřich Schwarzenberg and Cardinal František Schönbornand his work was appreciated by Pope Leo XIII. The mountain landscap is one of Wachsmann's most important works, which is almost a prime example of his precise manuscript. The composition is balanced, brought to the smallest detail and at the same time represents a dramatic play of light on the road in the middle of the mountain massif.

Chester, Saint Francis's R.C. School.  School Diary or Log-Book. 2 detailed manuscript quarto vols. 1882-1907.

Ephemera, Legal Documents - West Cumbria.  35 plus manuscript indentures, conveyances, mortgages & other documents relative to the Workington Estate, Curwen family, Harrington, etc., the earliest being a brief tenancy document, 1713 & an indenture, 1714 (each signed by H. Curwen); also a 1745 indenture signed by E. Curwen & J. & M. Parkin & various others, late 18th & early to mid 19th cent.

Goddard, Charles. Charges, Sermons and Tracts, 17 bound as one, 1816-1844. Presentation copy, 'Charles Betham, from the author, 1846', with manuscript list of contents. Octavo, contemporary half-calf with marbled boards and black title label lettered in gilt. Contents generally good and clean with discolouration/spotting in places; binding tight and solid with bumping to corners and very light wear to extremitiesProvenance: By descent. Vendor's late husband was descended on his mother's side from noted artist Benjamin West PRA (American, 1738-1820)

Printing & Typography. Collection of five books, comprising: American Line Type Book, catalogue issued by American Type Founding Co., 1906, ex-library (Rowntree Mackintosh Technical Library, York), quarto, embossed green cloth; Wood Letter, catalogue, Sheffield: Stephenson Blake & Co. Ltd., 1949, quarto, paper covers; The Layton Type Book, catalogue, no date, quarto, quarter-cloth, presentation label for R. M. James Esq., plus separate folder of Supplementary Sheets; Lettering of To-Day, London: The Studio Ltd., no date, quarto, bespoke full crushed morocco binding with manuscript title on upper board; Colour as a Medium: A Souvenir of the Opening of the New Ink Factory of Lorilleux & Bolton Ltd., London, 1929, paper covers (5)

The Miser of Acton. Archive of correspondence relating to the famous William Jennens case, together with a manuscript copy of The Great Jennens Case, by Harrison & Willis, Sheffield, 1879. The archive includes approximately 150 letters, mostly from Mrs William Johnson, Hamstead Mill Road, Norwich, 1880s to 1900s, addressed to her son and daughter. The letters also pursue the wills of Robert Jennens, and William Thomas Jennens of Shottle, Derbyshire, 1803. Some examples of the content: 'they want to keep us out of the money because we should claim the estates. Father said if I succeed to think of my children so I shall. I cannot do anything till I know about having some money by.'; 'I feel sure we'll shout Victory Victory.'; 'I have just received a letter from Mr Side this morning he wants me to send him 1£ to search for the registers for the Salop estate...poor fathers money is getting very low I have done my best to spin it out as long as I could.'; 'Yesterday Acton Place near Sudbury Suffolk the seat of the famous Miser Jennens or Jennings was taken possession of by one the many claimants to the estate.' The archive includes two letters from the Record Keeper at Somerset House on headed paper (Probate Registry), confirming an unsuccessful search for the will of William Thomas Jennings in 1803 (27 June 1890), and stating 'there is no will of Wm Thos. Jennings attached to the second Grant in the estate of Robert Jennens' (9 July 1890). There is also a three-page letter from Mrs H. Hope of New South Wales, addressed to Mrs Johnson, 3 April 1900, 'Kindly excuse the liberty I am taking in writing to you, but having heard from some of my relations in England who have often mentioned your name in this case, I thought it would be as well to write to you, to ask you how much you know about the case. I have often heard my mother say, there was a great deal of money in the family and she fully expected the money to come to her before she died which was in October 1898 at the age of 84 years, she said as the money did not in her time, it would be sure to come in mine...I think between us all we might be able to employ a real good solicitor to work our case.'William Jennens (or possibly Jennings), known as "William the Miser" and "The Miser of Acton", was a reclusive financier who lived at Acton Place in Suffolk. He died unmarried and intestate in 1798, leaving behind a fortune estimated at two million pounds, which became the subject of legal wrangles (Jennens vs Jennens) in the Court of Chancery for over a century until the estate had been swallowed up by lawyers' fees. This may have been the inspiration for Jarndyce vs Jarndyce in Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House. In 1798, The Gentleman's Magazine reported, 'A will was found in his coat-pocket, sealed, but not signed; which was owing, as his favourite servant says, to his master leaving his spectacles at home when he went to his solicitor for the purpose of duly executing it, and which he afterwards forgot to do.'

Collection of books on printing, typography, bibliography. To include Contributions Towards a Bibliography of The Taylors of Ongar and Stanford Rivers, by G. Edward Harris, London: Crosby Lockwood, 1965, limited edition numbered 103 of 350, octavo, quarter-cloth; British Modern Press Books, by William Ridler, London: Covent Garden Press, 1971, signed and numbered 2 of 100, small quarto, half crushed morocco; Type Specimen Book, Amsterdam: Typefoundry Amsterdam, 1960, octavo, gilt blue cloth; Manuscript & Inscription Letters, by Edward Johnston, with five plates by Eric Gill, London: Pitman, 1938, card wrap-around folder housing 17 sheets, pasted advertisement in folder; The Daniel Press: Memorials of C. H. O. Daniel, London: Dawsons of Pall Mall, 1974, octavo, worn green cloth, and others, including booklets (46)

Collection of miscellaneous private press, to include Portable Pleasures, by Margot Coates, Marlborough: Libanus Press, 1992, limited edition numbered 142 of 250, quarter-cloth; Letters to Oliver Simon of the Curwen Press, by Paul Nash, Front Street, 2016, numbered 18 of 125, bound in quarter goatskin with slipcase; Tea: An Historical Sketch, by Robert O. Mennell, London: Effingham Wilson, 1926, Kynoch Press, presentation copy signed by the author, paper boards; Four Tales of the Clyde, Greenock: Black Pennell Press, 1983, numbered 119 of 200, hand-bound with glassine wrappers; By the Brook, by Richard Jefferies, London: Eric & Joan Stevens, 1981, Daedalus Press, 112 of 170, quarter-cloth; Smeekelingen, by P. C. Boutens, Rotterdam: 1930, Aischylos, one of 600, quarter-cloth; Kynoch Press Diary for 1940, loosely inserted compliments slip; The Dark, by Leonid Andreev, Richmond: Published by Leonard and Virginia Woolf, Hogarth Press, 1922, loose as found, and others, together with a manuscript list of subscribers, Shrewsbury Technical College, 1941, presented to Arthur Ernest White on his retirement from the Principalship, vellum covers with ties (28)

Plough Press. Wallis, Lawrence. George W. Jones: Printer Laureate, Nottingham: Plough Press, 2004. Special limited edition, signed by the author and numbered 10 of 15. Octavo, half crushed morocco lettered in gilt with marbled boards, hand-bound by The Fine Bindery of Wellingborough. Complete with portfolio housing eight samples of printing by Jones, and manuscript note from Lawrence Wallis thanking recipient for 'the support and help given during the research stages'. The whole housed in a fitted slipcase. Very well-preserved, clean, bright

Cambridge University. Manuscript notebook, 'Lectures on Aeschines', featuring several humorous ink cartoons. 'J. Kempthorne Esq., Trinity College, Cambridge...Lent Term 1854...with embellishments by R. E. Thompson, Trin. Coll.' (presumably illustrator of the cartoons). Octavo, marbled boards, 78 leaves (most pages well-filled with notes in black ink). Contents good, clean, bright, but pages loose and binding detached as found

French Revolutionary Wars. Manuscript copy of a letter from Captain Euler, Commander of the Arona to the Cirie administration of Novara, 30 December 1799, with additional statement regarding material for a fortification, two sheets (folded), plus a more recent English translation/transcript. Together with a vellum indenture, 17 October 1803, conveyance, signed by William Lord Auckland and Sylvester Lord Glenbervie, and Palaeography: Genealogy and Topography, 1930 Catalogue, with autograph letter signed from Herbert R. Moulton (3)

Manuscript. Education. Specimens of Penmanship, by John Farrer, copied from Mr Richard Kemplay's select and original pieces at his Academy, Leeds, 1809. Handwritten essays on various subjects (Commerce; Newspapers; The Rein-Deer; Royal Duties and Privileges, and others), executed in classical penmanship style, the titles in varying fonts/decoration, each essay signed 'John Farrer' and 'W. W.'. The final page (following the Conclusion), signed and inscribed, 'John Farrer, W. W. Midsummer Vacation, Leeds, June 22nd 1809.' Bound in its original marbled paper covers

Napoleon III & Empress Eugenie, pair of Baxter prints, mounted, framed and glazed. Together with New Forest Farm, colour lithograph, limited edition numbered 25/75, indistinctly signed, and a brass rubbing (as found) bearing manuscript label dated 14 March 1882 (4)

Jones, Owen (Illus.). Gray's Elegy, Illuminated by Owen Jones, London: Longman & Co., 1846. Octavo, ornate Relievo binding, 18 card leaves with chromolithographic designs in imitation of illuminated manuscript, all page edges gilt. The 18 leaves are well-preserved with general toning and some pale dampstaining; the binding is solid with some wear/loss at corners/headcaps/spine; the opening blank leaves are heavily annotated in blue ink with quotes

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). Lock of hair, tied with thread and lightly stitched onto scrap of paper, housed within a slip of laid paper, inscribed in black ink, 'Wellington, 1832, Given by Mr Preston who saw it cut off', the whole enclosed in a paper packet, inscribed, 'a Lock of the Duke of Wellington's Hair, cut off in 1832, June 1840.' Together with a small collection of correspondence, comprising: manuscript letter from Wellington, not signed, addressed to H. P. Briggs, 24 Charles Street [Henry Perronet Briggs RA (1793-1844), painter, registered at this address in the 1831 census], complete with envelope, 5 October 1835, in which he states that he will endeavour to find a house in the country at which he can receive Briggs during the Recess of Parliament; autograph letter signed by Henry Perronet Briggs, addressed to Mr Howard of Sheffield, 7 January 1839, in which he discusses a painting of Wellington, 'It was always my intention to introduce a Horse in the Picture of the Duke of Wellington & I have made sketches accordingly - The head of the Duke is as far finished as it can be without sitting, which I am waiting for an opportunity to obtain. For the painter you mention, his name is entirely unknown to me, which would hardly be the case if he were qualified to undertake such a work as that proposed. I think before a painter is employed on a public work, he ought to have obtained a public reputation.', with additional inscription on facing page signed 'Sam Cooper'; Henry Perronet Brigg's calling card, 33 Bruton Street, Berkeley Square; autograph envelope (empty), bearing Wellington's abbreviated signature (5)Provenance: By descent. Vendor's late husband was descended on his mother's side from noted artist Benjamin West PRA (American, 1738-1820)

CHARLES JOHN PALMER (ED): A BOOKE OF THE FOUNDATION AND ANTIQUITYE OF THE TOWNE OF GREATE YERMOUTHE FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT WRITTEN IN THE TIME OF QUEEN ELIZABETH WITH NOTES AND AN APPENDIX, Great Yarmouth, Charles Sloman, 1847, printed for the editor, frontis, plan and 2 plates as called for, 4to, original blind stamped cloth gilt, rebacked

CARL GUSTAV JUNG: FUNDAMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPTIONS, A REPORT OF FIVE LECTURES BY C G JUNG GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY, LONDON, SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4 1935, eds Mary Barker & Margaret Game, London, [Analytical Psychology Club], 1936, 1st edition, "printed as manuscript for private circulation only", numbered (74), limitation not stated, mimeograph text from a typescript, original cloth backed boards, original book post packaging addressed to Dr Leonard F Browne (1887-1960)

FREDERICK WALPOLE: FOUR YEARS IN THE PACIFIC IN HER MAJESTY'S SHIP "COLLINGWOOD" FROM 1844 TO 1848, London, Richard Bentley, 1849, 1st edition, vol 2 (of 2 only), engraved frontis, probably from a ship's library as verso or half title a manuscript list of officers and the dates the book was borrowed and returned, original blind stamped blue cloth, spine gilt lettered with small part loss at head and foot

PLAN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE TURNPIKE ROAD LEADING FROM AYLSHAM TO NORWICH IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK, early 19th century manuscript and watercolour plan, approx 280 x 590mm, together with a manuscript and watercolour rough plan for the same improvement, approx 320 x 400mm (2)

JAMES STANIER CLARKE AND JOHN M'ARTHUR: THE LIFE OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON, KB, FROM HIS LORDSHIP'S MANUSCRIPTS, London, printed by T Bensley for T Cadell and W Davies, 1809, 1st edition, 2 vols, plates, plans, facsimiles, pedigree etc collated complete, extra illustrated with 28 plates, mainly early 19th century engraved ports and a set of 4 folding engraved views "Victory of the Nile" published 1799, comprising a contemporary manuscript copy of remarks sent to Captain Locker and 2 manuscript sheets in a clerk's hand from Nelson's journal with Britton's relevant manuscript note, James Stanier Clarke (1766-1834) autograph letter signed circa 1809, 3 pages mounted on card "…for the Nelson's Life that has been omitted, the fault does not rest with me…"; George Rose (1744-1818), autograph letter signed dated July 5th 1796, 3 pages re Lt Gen Giles Stibbert (1743-1809); Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) autograph letter headed "Naples" and dated May 17th 1785, 4 pages but incomplete as final leaf excised at foot; Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), autograph letter signed dated 15th Sept 1708, 2 pages, Sept 17 Bishopmark, some browning, part losses and repairs; General Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch (1748-1843), autograph letter signed headed "Citadel of Messina" and dated 22nd June 1799 to Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), 3 pages "…Nelson has been ordered to come here…"; James Stanier Clarke (1766-1834), another undated autograph letter signed, 3 pages listing various personages to whom proof prints and copies of the work are to be sent; Rear-Admiral Sir John Lockhart Ross (1721-1790), autograph letter signed headed "Royal George Spithead" and dated May 20th 1781, 2 pages "…we are returned after supplying the garrison of Gibraltar with plenty of provisions, the Spanish fleet of 30 sail of the line hearing of our force, got into port 4 days before…have only taken 2 privateers…"; Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, (1726-1799), signed printed notice with added manuscript dated 9th October 1790 respecting the signal flag, white with blue cross, folio, modern half calf marbled boards gilt, morocco gilt spine labels, Ron Fiske's note at front of vol 1 "this fine copy comes from the library of C J Britton, the Nelson author and authority, it comprises a good copy formerly belonging to Edward Charles Fletcher and some leaves salvaged from a poor copy formerly belonging to Nelson's old "sea-daddy" Capt William Locker. These leaves have brief annotations by Locker…" (2)

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) and Robert Browning (1812-1889). Autograph note. A slip of paper, folded twice, signed in dark brown ink by Elizabeth, and inscribed and signed in bold black ink by Robert, 6 June 1858, Casa Guidi [Elizabeth and Robert Browning lived on the first floor of the Palazzo Guidi in Florence between 1847 and 1861, and wrote some of their most famous poetical works here - including Elizabeth's Casa Guidi Windows]. Together with a manuscript letter addressed to a Miss Walker from E. Heaton, headed 31 Park Square, Leeds, 'I enclose the Autographs of which I spoke - I should like to know whether the writing agrees - or is in harmony, - with your idea of the writers.' The letter goes on to describe Elizabeth Browning's nature and talent, 'I think she has the intellect of an angel, & the heart of a child.' (2)Provenance: By descent. Vendor's late husband was descended on his mother's side from noted artist Benjamin West PRA (American, 1738-1820)

A group of five stained glass panels of mythical beasts, possibly 15th century, probably French or English, each of shaped oval outline, the coloured panes depicting gryphons and a lion respectively, within marginal borders, each approximately 20cm high, 35cm longMythical animals made regular appearances in Medieval life, and are widely known in the form of gargoyles and manuscript marginalia. That cycles of beasts also appeared as part of the 14th/15th century secular Interior and not only in an ecclesiastical context is illustrated by the coffered ceiling at the Chateau de Tarascon, in the old apartments of the Princes of Anjou, where sections of the cornice are painted with mythical beasts not unlike those presented here. It is there theorised that the creatures, particularly those combining human and animal features, may have reminded visitors that the line between man and monster was easily blurred, and that they must always remain vigilant. The unusual oval outline and small proportions of the present panels may indicate that they were once part of a larger window, or perhaps originated in a domestic setting. A panel of shaped oval outline and also representing a mythical beast (accompanied by a Saint), dated to the 14th century, is in the collection of the Loyola Museum of Art, Martin D'Arcy, S.J. Collection, 77.10.Condition Report: The panels have repaired cracks and small spider cracks overall, some showing clear adhesive residue. The panels are a little mottled overall and there is plaster-like residue, possibly dirt, on some of the lead, and between the glass and some of the lead seams.The lead is a bit bent overall, in one case more significantly where there is also a section of glass missing (to the lower portion of the panel).We believe it is possible that these panels are Medieval, as catalogued.Condition Report Disclaimer

Benedictional of Saint Aethelwold, The,Benedictional of Saint Aethelwold, The, Vollstä Benedictional of Saint Aethelwold, The, Benedictional of Saint Aethelwold, The, Vollständige Faksimile-Ausgabe des Codex British Library, ms. add. 49 598 aus dem 10 Jahrhundert u. Kommentar von A.Prescott. 2 Bde. London, The Folio Society 2001. Kl.Fol. u. Gr.8°. Mit 28 im Goldruck gehöhten ganzseitigen Miniaturen. 120 Bll., 48 S. Brauner Ziegenganzledereinband mit goldgepr. Deckeltitel u. Goldschnitt u. Ohlwd. (Kommentarband) in Olwd.-Kassette. Eines von 1000 Ex. - Colour facsimile manuscript, all edges gilt, original publisher's giltdecorated dark brown goatskin, with separate volume of commentary, contained in original drop-over book box.

Antiphonar.Antiphonar. Beidseitig beschrieb. Bl. aus einer latein. Notenhandschrift auf Antiphonar. Antiphonar. Beidseitig beschrieb. Bl. aus einer latein. Notenhandschrift auf Pergament in Minuskelschrift des 12.-13. Jhdts. Mit 21 Initialen in Gold mit schwarzer Tintenumrahmung u. in Federzeichnung ornamental verziert und mit ornamentaler Randleiste links und blauen Blumenstengeln im Text. Schriftspiegel in zwei Spalten zu 10 Zeilen, Schrift in Rot, darüber jeweils Quadratnoten in Gold mit schwarzer Umrandung auf 3 bis 4 roten Notenlinien. Blgr. 38,6 x 28,7 cm. Schriftspiegel ca. 30 x 21 cm. Enthält beidseitig den Text des Mathäusevangeliums, Kapitel 1, von Esrom bis Iechonias. - 1 unteres Eck angesetzt, im anderen Eck ein kl. Riss. Tls. etw. angestaubt u. wellig, tls. ger. Goldabplatzungen, tls. Schrift etw. verwischt. - Antiphonary. 1 sheet of a Latin music manuscript on vellum, 12th-13th century. With 21 initials. Corners partly damaged, partly somewhat dusty and wavy, slight flaking, writing somewhat smudged.

Brus, GünterBrus, Günter (1938 Ardning/Steiermark). Ganz ganz kleine Klitzersteine od Brus, Günter Brus, Günter (1938 Ardning/Steiermark). Ganz ganz kleine Klitzersteine oder Die Welt in Scherben. Eigenhänd. Manuskript mit Unterschrift am Schluß (auf d. flieg. Vorsatz), auf dem Titel dat. Feuerbach November 1976. 19 ungezählte, einseit. mit Bleistift beschriebene Bl. Illustr. Pbd. mit Zeichnungen von Brus. (Rücken etw. beschäd.). Blatt 2 mit Widmung: 'für Nane und Markus und Kurt'. Aus dem Nachlass des Grafikdesigners, Typographen und Autors Kurt Weidemann (1922-2011). Der von Brus gestaltete Einband und die Vorsätze zeigen Reihen kleiner, weißer Kamele in Gouache. - Anfangs gelockert u. tls. lose, die zwei letzten Bl. mit Knickspur am unt. Eck. - Manuscript (pencil on paper) with signature on fly-leaf, titlepage dated Feuerbach November 1976. 19 pages. Boards, designed by Brus (illustrations in gouache). The gouaches on binding and fly-leafs depicting camels. With dedication on second page. From the estate of Kurt Weidemann (typograph, author and graphic designer 1922-2011). - Spine a bit damaged. Partly loosened or loose-fitting, last two sheets below corners bended.

Suetonius Tranquillus,C.Suetonius Tranquillus,C. De vita duodecim Caesarum libri XII. S Suetonius Tranquillus,C. Suetonius Tranquillus,C. De vita duodecim Caesarum libri XII. Strassburg, Johann Prüss d.J. August 1520. Gr.8°. Mit breiter figürlicher Holzschn.-Titelbordüre nach Urs Graf. (2), 154 Bl. Flex. Prgt. unter Verwendung einer mittelalterlichen Handschrift. (Fehlstelle am unteren Kapital später ergänzt, etwas knittrig, gebräunt, leicht fleckig, schwach berieb. u. best.). VD 16, S 10102. Proctor 10332. Ritter 2249. Vgl. Hieronymus 154 (zur Titelbordüre). Nicht bei Brunet oder Graesse. - Über das Leben des C. Suetonius Tranquillus besitzen wir nur spärliche Informationen, die wir nur aus dem Rahmen seiner Werke und aus einigen Plinius-Briefen entnehmen können. Im Jahre 121 n. Chr. wurde er in eine Intrige verstrickt und verliess den Hof, da er bei Kaiser Hadrian in Ungnade gefallen war. Die Kaiserbiographien sind seine am besten überlieferten Werke. Darin berichtet er über das Leben der ersten Kaiser Roms, von Caesar über Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Vespasian, Titus bis hin zu Domitian. Sie sind nicht in einem einheitlichen Stil geschrieben, was damit zusammen hängen mag, dass er ein Universalgelehrter am Hof war und Zugang zu vielen Werken hatte. Prinzipiell ist der Stil eher schlicht und frei von Überladungen, letztendlich passte er aber seinen Stil teilweise der Art des jeweiligen Kaisers an, über den er schrieb. - Stellenweise feuchtrandig (vorne stärker) und leicht gebräunt, Titelei angestaubt, hinten etwas stockfleckig, die ersten Blatt mit Eselsohren, teils mit kleinen Fehlstellen in den Ecken. Insgesamt sauberes Exemplar. Alte hs. Besitzvermerke auf Titel und Vorsatz. Einige Marginalien und Anstreichungen von alter Hand. - Contains woodcut border after Urs Graf on titlepage. Flexible vellum binding using material of a medieval manuscript. Binding with traces of use, imperfection on spine modern renewed. Partly some waterstain in the margins (quite heavy at the beginning) and moderate browning, shopsoiling on title, some foxing at the end, the first few pages with creases, partly small imperfections in the corners. Handwritten names on title and fly-leaf, some old marginalia.

The Life of St Edmund, King & MartyrThe Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr Faksimile The Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr The Life of St Edmund, King & Martyr Faksimile u. Kommentar. 2 Bde. Reproduced from the manuscript MS Harley 2278 in the British Library. Introduction, transcript and commentary by AS.G. Edwards. London, The Folio Society 2004. 4°. Mit zahlr. farb. Illustr. u. Initialen mit Gold. 119 num., 1 nn. Bl.; XXII, 119 S. Oziegenldr. mit Goldpräg., goldgepr. Dsch., Rsch sowie Goldschnitt u. Olwd. mit Goldpräg in Olwd.-Kassette. Eines von 1000 (GA 1010) Ex. - Facsimile printed in colour and gold. Facsimile in full Nigerian goat skin with leather onlays, ornamented with coloured and gold foils to a design drawn entirely from elements within the manuscript itself, all edges gilt. The binding is designed by David Eccles. The commentary and transcription volume in green cloth. Both volumes in original solander case. Printed in a limited edition of 1010 copies. - Neuwertiges Ex.

Fragment.Fragment. Lateinische Handschrift auf Pergament in karolingischer Minuskel des Fragment. Fragment. Lateinische Handschrift auf Pergament in karolingischer Minuskel des 9.-10. Jahrhunderts. Frankreich ? 4° (29 x 18 cm.). 1 S., 2 Spalten, jeweils 42 Zeilen. Gefaltet geheftet in dunkelrotem Maroquinband des 17. Jahrhunderts mit goldgepr. gekrönten Supralibros auf beiden Deckeln u. Deckelfiletten. (Rckn. mit Lwd. repar., Gebrauchssp.) Blattränder teils knapp beschnitten u. einige Randschäden mit Textverl., verso Schrift verblasst. - Fragment of a Latin manuscript, France (?) 9th-10th century. Folded bound in morocco of the 17th century (spine repaired with cloth, worn). Partly narrowly trimmed, few damages on the margin (text loss).

Junctinus (Giuntini),F.Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Speculum astrologiae, comprehendens comm Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Junctinus (Giuntini),F. Speculum astrologiae, comprehendens commentaria in theoricas planetarum, et in sphaeram Ioannis de Sacro Bosco: Vnà cum tabulis de Eclipsibus Georgii Purbachii, & supputationibus motuum Planetarum, secundum decreta Alphonsii Regis Hispaniae: & Nicolai Copernici, cum diversis aliis tractatibus Astrologicis. Tomus posterior (von 2). Lyon, in officina Q. Phil. Tinghi, Florentini: Apud Simphorianum Beraud 1581. Fol. Titel mit schönem Porträt des Verfassers innerhalb einer großen ovalen Vignette in einem verzierten Rahmen mit Umschrift, ferner zahlr. meist schematischen Holzschnitte im Text. 1170 S., 1 Bl.; 18 Bl. Index. Ldr. d. 17. Jhts. (Berieb. u. best., tls. fl.). Riccardi I, 610 f. Caillet II, 5691. Adams, J 435. Vgl. Thorndike VI, 129 ff. - Das Speculum ist das umfangreichste und anspruchvollste, nahezu enzyklopädische Projekt der Astrologie des 16. Jahrhunderts. - Vorliegender zweiter Band der zweiten Lyoner Ausgabe enthält u. a. den vierteiligen Kommentar 'in Sphaeram Ioannis de Sacro Bosco' und das 'Compendium de stellarum fixarum observationibus'. - Franciscus Junctinus, auch Francesco Giuntini (1522-1590), stammt aus Florenz, studierte Mathematik, Philosophie und Theologie und trat dem Karmeliterorden bei. Als Doktor Theologiae und Almosenier des jüngsten Sohnes der Katharina von Medici, Franz von Alencon, beschäftigte er sich auch ausführlich mit der Sternenbeobachtung. Der Abhandlung über die Fixsterne geht die Übersetzung der Lehren des Ptolemäus voraus sowie die aller weiteren bis dato bekannten Astrologen. Seinem Denken lag dabei das heliozentrische Weltbild nach den Lehren des Nikolaus Kopernikus zugrunde. - 'His work is of the highest importance, as it contains the whole theory and practice of the Art, elaborated with the most perfect precision; the foundation of it is taken from a Greek work, by Claudius Ptolemy, one of the last of the grand succession of Initiates who espoused the Alexandrian School of Philosophy. The original manuscript enunciated the Hermetic traditions of Egyptian Oriental Magic, while our Author's commentary contains the result of his life-long researches among the profundities of Chaldaic Astrology, Jewish Cabbalism, and Arabian Theurgy' (Gardner II, S. 60). - Innendeckel und Gelenke wurmstichig, meist leicht gebräunt. - With portrait on title and numerous woodcuts in the text. Leather of the 17th century (rubbed and bumped, partly stained). Partly with worming, mostly slightly browned.

Biblia graece.Biblia graece. Novum Testamentum omnia (griech.). Basel, Johannes Bebel f Biblia graece. Biblia graece. Novum Testamentum omnia (griech.). Basel, Johannes Bebel für J. Wattenschnee, Februar 1535. Mit grosser Holzschnitt-Druckermarke am Schluss, einigen Init. u. 4 Metallschnitten vom Metallschneider 'CV' und Hans Holbein. 6 (von 8) nn. Bl., 367 num. Bl., 1 nn. Bl. Prgt. unter Verwendung einer alten Hs. (Tls. leicht wurmspurig, Rckn. u. Vdeckel vom Buchblock gelöst). VD 16, B 4180 mit nur 1 Standortnachweis. Adams B 1653 (nur 1 defektes Exemplar). Staehelin, Oekolampad Nr. 98 Anm. Vgl. Hieronymus Nr. 381 (mit der Ausgabe von 1524). 'Follows Erasmus' third edition... with a few variations, including some independent readings' (Darlow-M. 4601). - With big woodcut printer's device at the end, few initials and 4 metal cuts by 'CV' and Hans Holbein. Vellum under use of a old manuscript (partly slight worming, spine and front cover loose).

Manuscript on paperSigned by João Manoel de Noronha, 1st Marquess de Tancos, 6th Count of Atalaya and Lord Chamberlain to Queen Mariana Victoria, sent to D. José de SeabraFour pages, only the first manuscript and signed "Marquess of Tancos"Dated 22nd October 177322x17 cm

Manuscript on parchmentA royal letter in which King Peter III appoints Pedro Martins Mourão as "Official Secretary of the village of Serpa"Dated 1779Approvals, annotations and royal seal to reverse35x64 cm

Certification letter from D. Bernardo de Távora, 2nd Count of Alvor, Field Marshall and Armies General, Governor of Trás-os-Montes at Chaves, to Bachelor Xavier de Sá MoraesFour pages, only one manuscript and signed "Count of Alvor"Dated 12th October 173730x21 cm

Manuscript on paperNomination by Queen Maria I of Pedro Mascarenhas as 1st Royal Navy Lieutenant, based at the 9th Company of the Royal Navy BrigadeSigned by the Prince Regent D. João (future D. João VI)Royal seal and various annotations and approvals to reverseDated 3rd January 179843x33,5 cm

Manuscript on paperA royal letter in which King Miguel I appoints D.Francisca de Paula e Almeida as Lady in waitingRoyal seal and signed by the kingDated 21st March 1831Another identical manuscript without seal, appointing D. Maria Ignez de Nazareth d'AlmeidaDated 1oth April 1832(faults)37,5x23,5 cm

Manuscript on paperThe 7th Duke of Aveiro, D. Gabriel de Lencastre Ponce de Leon de Lara Cardenas e Girão, donates to the French Capuchin Monks 70,000 reais, in addition to the 30,000 reais that they already benefited yearlyDated Lisbon 1734Two manuscript pages, signed and sealedAutograph signature of the Duke of Aveiro(faults)30x20 cm

Creating a Neutral Zone at the Border in 1922[O'Duffy (Eoin) & Mulcahy (R.)] An important file containing original documents relating to agreements between the Provisional Government and the British Government in June 1922, establishing a so-called 'neutral zone' on both sides of the border in the area of Belleek and Pettigo, including a typescript memo with manuscript additions, signed initials, from Richard Mulcahy (Aire Chosanta) to 'Ceann Fuirinne' (Chief of Army Staff, Eoin O'Duffy), 21.6.22, with accompanying memorandum setting out the arrangements agreed when the Minister and Comdt. Hogan met Colonel Brind, Co. Evans and Mr. Cope on 21 June (1922), providing that 'with a view to preserving order on the Border that, as an experiment, British troops shall occupy the villages of Belleek, Pettigo,Garrison, Kesh and the surrounding area,' etc; that units of the Special Constabulary and elements of the Provisional Government and Republican forces shall remove themselves from the area; that there will be no searches or arrests other than by civil police, etc.Also with a copy memo from Comdt. Hogan indicating that he was discourteously treated by British troops when on official business in the area; a note signed by Gen. Mulcahy forwarding Hogan's report to the Chairman, Provisional Government, 28.6.22; a memo to Chief of Staff (O'Duffy) from T. Glennon, Divisional Adjutant, Oglaigh na hEireann, 23.6.1922, with details of British activities in Free State territory near Belleek, etc., and a few other related documents.The agreement was an attempt to stop clashes between "B" Specials and Republicans in the border area, but it apparently was not a success.As an Archive File, w.a.f. (1)

The 1831 Meath ElectionCo. Meath: Rowley (Hon. Richard Thomas) an interesting early 19th Century Manuscript of Local Political interest, of 106pps., listing 960 voters (in alphabetical order), with 18 electoral districts - name, residence, landlord, value, etc., full green mor. with manuscript label. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)The Hon Richard Thomas Rowley (1812-1887) was the younger brother of Lord Langford of Summerhill, Co. Meath. At the general election of 1831, in which the key issue was the government's proposed reform bill, he stood for one of the two seats in Meath County (the first contested election there since 1802). There were five candidates - four supporters of reform and one (Rowley) a well-known opponent of the bill. The government feared that the quarrelling of the reformers would split the vote and give the seat to Rowley. They need not have worried - Rowley withdrew at the end of the first day's polling, having received only eight votes. (However, he was more successful in later years, becoming M.P. for Harwich from 1860 to 1865.)

Corbet Hill, Wexford1798 Interest: A manuscript 4pp Letter, dated 13th March 1793 to "my dear Corbet" from J. Rochford (probably John S. Rochford, Clogrennan, Co. Carlow)An affectionate and amusing Letter in which the writer thanks the Corbets for his recent visit to them at Corbets Hill (outside New Ross); hopes Mr. Corbet has recovered from his illness (he recommends a Regimen of Bark); and wishes them success in their plans for disposing of their house and Demesne. He is now immersed again in his attic storey, where is is "sick of Politics and Sea Coal... I cannot consider myself better off, then if I was in a smoky, Popish Cabbin," Refers to an ongoing debate in the House of Lords on the Catholic Relief Bill "the Chancellor spoke violently against it, and voted for it" As a manuscript, w.a.f.(1)* Five years later, Corbet Hill was where the insurgent army gathered before attacking the town of New Ross.

Munce (James) Surveyor. A manuscript Notebook containing numerous notes and measurements and findings, regarding surveys from 1879 - 1895, and contains names and addresses on f.e.p., approx. 138pps., in full leather, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)* James Munce was borough surveyor of Belfast. He designed and built several important municipal buildings, including St. George's Market, The Fish Market, and Central Fire Brigade Station.

Oglaigh na hEireann 1st Northern Division. Manuscript request to Stationmaster,Glenties, to issue return voucher for one soldier Glenties to Stranorlar, on headed paper, signed R. Ua Dochartaigh Capt., dated 26/2/23, with ms. note 'Fare 7/4.' (1)

Journal of a tour through Flanders, the Rhineland and Holland in 1840 Manuscript Journal (writer unnamed) of a tour through Ghent, Liege, Verviers, Aix, Cologne, up the Rhine by steamer as far as Coblenz, thence by train to Wiesbaden, by train back to Cologne, and home via Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. The travellers left Dover on 28 July and returned on 14 August 1840. The writer has a keen eye and describes landscapes and buildings - towns, churches, castles - in some detail. This was an interesting period: not only long before the destruction caused by two world wars (the armies of Napoleon are cited as the main culprits in this journal) but also before much 19th-century building: Cologne Cathedral, for instance, had been left unfinished since 1560; work resumed shortly after our travellers had left, and the iconic spires were not completed until 1880. A 79 pp, written in a clear, neat hand. Binding detached. As a Manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Hunting In Wexford in the 1870'sCo. Wexford: Hunting interest, an interesting and detailed Manuscript for the Fox Hunting Season 1870 -71 and 1871 - 72, with several packs including Cheshire Hounds, North Staffordshire and the Wexford Hounds, approx. 150pps., contemp full red mor. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

French Revolution: d'Eglantine (Fabre) 1750 - 1794. Three manuscript inventories (in French) of the household effects of Fabre d'Eglantine and his wife, including the clothing of Madame Fabre, furniture, utensils etc. etc. As manuscripts, w.a.f. (1)* Fabre d'Eglantien was a French actor, dramatist and politician. A native of Carcasonne, he married in 1778 Maria Strasburg Nicole Godin; they had two sons, Theodore and Jules. He played a prominent part in the French Revolution, being private secretary to Danton. He conceived a new role for the theatre as a contributor to revolutionary culture, and was involved in the creation of a new French calendar. He was accused of profiteering, and was guillotined along with other Dantonistes.

Co. Galway: An interesting Document addressed to Excise Office in Galway from the Collector of 'Quit' Rents re: payment of the tolls on the bridge that had replaced the ferry at Portumna, dated 10 December 1844. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Manuscript Journal: A manuscript notebook, c. 1922 - 1923, containing mostly legal notes etc., but some daily notes, all in pencil, including one which mentions 'Wonton destruction of houses.' Probably a student, studying at the start of the Irish Free State. As a m/ss., w.a.f. Interesting, would benefit from further study. (1)

Membership Lists of the Kildare Street ClubTwo volumes containing names and addresses of members of the Kildare Street Club. The first is stamped "K.S.C. Hall Porter's Address Book" and lists the members under initial letter of surname, with many deletions and additions; half calf (dam), 23 x 30 pp. The second, a large (25 x 32 cm) vol bound in red calf and stamped "United Kingdom Representative" contains entries in chronological order between 11 April 1949 and 4 December 1950; 64 pp (the rest blank) containing approx. 750 signatures.The Kildare Street Club was founded in 1782, its membership originally consisting of prominent Irishmen opposed to the connection with Britain. During the 19th century, however, it came to be associated predominantly with the pro-Union Ascendancy. After the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922 it fell into decline, and in 1976 it amalgamated with the Dublin University Club, its premises being leased to the Heraldic Museum and the Alliance Française. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (2)

Oglaigh na hEireann. 5th (Northern) Division. Manuscript notice on headed paper stating 'The bearer of this, Mr. J.J. Kerr, Clones, has permission to use a camera at Demonstration in Armagh on 4th Sep. - subject to any special local arrangements. (signed) Domhnall Ó hÓgáin, O.C., 3.9.'21. (1)

Valuation of the Bishops Palace, Cavan Co. Cavan: [Verschoyle (Hamilton)] a manuscript Notebook of a valuation of the contents of the Bishops Palace at Kilmore, Co. Cavan, carried out on behalf of the executors of the late Bishop, by Ganby Son, Parker and Bennett, 8 February 1870, approx. 51pps., contemporary marbled wrappers. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Naval Interest: [Rokeby (Sir Richard)] an interesting 19th Century Naval Account Manuscript Book, for the 'HMS Eden' (a 24 Gun Sixth Rate Warship) which was commanded by Sir Richard Rokeby off the Coast of Africa 1830 - 37, approx. 30pps (interleaved) in contemp full red mor., as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

The Return of the DiasporaDoyle (Roddy) A Manuscript Page transcribed by the author "From an Unnamed Novel, the 3rd Part of the Last Round Up - The Henry Smart Story," Signed and dated 25/4/07, framed with a good black and white Photograph of the Author. (1)

[Chetwood (Rev. Dr. John)] A collection of 19 Pamphlets comprising sermons preached at Ardbraccan, Co, Meath, by the incumbent, the Rev. Dr John Chetwood, on dates (listed at the front of each) between 1782 and 1816 (+ one of 1835). Three are original sermons in MS; the remainder are recycled works of other clergy: five (anonymous) are printed, the remaining fifteen are productions of the eccentric polymath and entrepreneur John Trusler (1735-1820), who established a lucrative business by publishing some 150 sermons “printed in imitation of manuscript” to save clergymen the trouble of composing their own, and which he sold for a shilling apiece; some are by Trusler himself, the others by Samuel Clapham (1755-1830), who wrote under the appropriate pseudonym of the Rev. Dr Theophilus St John.; alsoThe partial Text of two Sermons delivered at St Ultan's Church, Ardbraccan Co. Meath, by the incumbent, the Rev. John Chetwood, one dated “Jan '98”, warning of the danger of foreign invasion, and exhorting his congregation to stand firm, support the government, and put their trust in the Almighty. As an Archive, w.a.f. (2)

Co. Meath: Dowdall (Edward) An 18th Century Indenture detailing Leases to Christopher Pocklington of Dublin for lands of Mountowne (with the Milll), Ferlane, Waltestowne, Skreen, Slane, Loughstowne etc in County Meath, dated 19th December 1737, and Signed Edward Dowdall, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Journal of a Young Drogheda Lawyer& Member of The Rowing ClubCo. Louth: Manuscript: A Notebook, 21 x 17 cm, headed: "The Journal Scribblings of Laurence J. Branigan, youngest son of a far better man of the same name, of 18 Shop Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, inscribed this 24th day of May 1914." Continues to 16 Sept 1922, with postscript dated 18 Dec 1939. 80 pp, the rest blank.In 1914 Branigan was an 18-year-old law student; he subsequently graduated as a solicitor (there is still a law firm of Phelan Branigan in Drogheda). The journal contains some family news, verses are interspersed from time to time, and there is much about the Drogheda Rowing Club, including a picture postcard showing the club's crew, stroked by the author, winning the Regatta of 1914. (1)

Co. Kildare: Sadlier (Thos. Ulick) Kildare Members of Parliament, 1559 - 1800, 8vo Naas c. 1960. All extracted from Kildare Archaeological Journal, 2 fold. tables, and indexed in manuscript by T.U. Sadlier, inscribed by him, bound as one, full cloth, mor. label. Interesting Volume. (2)

Contemporaneous Notes from Captain Cook's Voyage Travel: [Anon] Voyage to the South Sea by Mr. Banks, Mr. Parkinson and Dr. Solender, with Capt. Cooke, a 7 page m/ss document, the hand written contemporary account describes how the Endeavor arrives at Tierra de Fuego and continues to New Zeland, where young Nick's Head is named after the boy who was first to catch sight of it, thence to New Holland ("We Called the Bay Botany Bay") and on to New Guinea and the Dutch Colony of Batavia. The writer details the customs of the natives and of the Chinese inhabitants of Batavia, describing the diet, clothing, decoration, language and character. An informative and interesting document. As a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)

Property in Town of Athlone, 1680Document: Ranelagh Estate, Athlone: Indenture made July 1680, between Rt. Hon. Richard, Earle of Ranelagh and Stephen Smith of the Town of Athlone, Shoemaker, .. for property in Athlone, single vellum sheet in manuscript with decorated initial letter, signed and sealed by S. Smith, 1 tear, otherwise good. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)

Co. Carlow: Quaker Interest: [Faulkner (Hugh)] A manuscript Notebook written at Castletown, Co. Carlow, including a 14 page anecdote of the late Aldborough Wrightson (of Dundalk), also some Poems written by Mary Shackleton (Leadbetter), with other notes and letter, the notebook is presumbly written by school teacher Ms. Colburn, as a manuscript, w.a.f. (1)