Americas.- Canada.- G[rey] (W[illiam]) Sketches of Newfoundland and Labrador, list of plates, lithographed title and 24 plates, foxing, repairs to inner margin of preface, pencil note to lower margin of 1 plate "Room & Vessels belonging to Messrs. Slade of Poole", one plate with small patch of discolouration, modern dark brown half calf, original wrappers bound in, [Sabin 26276] oblong folio, Ipswich, S.H. Cowell, Anastatic Press, [1858]*** Scarce and beautiful illustrations of Newfoundland and Labrador before they were well-known. William Grey came to Newfoundland as a missionary, however, during his summer visitation in 1857, he drew these sketches, believing that Newfoundland and Labrador deserved better representation. Grey's intention was to capture the character of the scenery.
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Christie (Agatha) Curtain: Poirot's Last Case, first edition, signed by the author, original boards, corners slightly bumped, dust-jacket (apparently supplied from another copy) a little rubbed at edges and with short tear to lower panel, lower panel a little soiled, 8vo, 1975.*** Presentation copy signed by the author in a frail hand for her secretary, amanuensis and close friend Charlotte 'Carlo' Fisher. Also with two versions of the author's initials in a similarly shaky hand. This book published in September 1975 was the last published during Christie’s lifetime and this copy must be one of the last few books signed by Christie before her death on the 12 January 1976.'Collins approached Christie for permission to published one of the two books she had written during the Blitz and kept aside as a legacy for her daughter Rosalind. After some resistance, William Collins persuaded Christie that she should have the last word with Poirot' (Wagstaff and Poole).Provenance: Charlotte 'Carlo' Fisher (small book label); Charlie Watts (his sale at Christie's, September 2023, lot 352).
An 18th century engraved map of the Isle of Wight and southern coasts of England between Poole and Thorney Island, 'Carte Particuliere des Costes Meridionales d'Angleterre qui comprend l'Isle de Wicht, et le Havre de Portsmouth, avec les autres Isles, Bancs et Costes qui sont entre le Havre de Chichester, et celuy de la Pole', published by Dépôt Des Cartes Et Plans De La Marine. circa 1750, 61x88cmWater damage to lower partFrom the third edition of Neptune François, published in 1753 by Dépôt de la Marine.Dépôt Des Cartes Et Plans De La Marine is a French hydrographic mapping organisation founded in 1720. Important cartographers of the day were associated with the organisation in their attempts to improve existing cartographic material including Philippe Buache, Giovanni Rizzi-Zannoni, Rigobert Bonne, Jean Nicolas Buache and Jacques-Nicholas Bellin who published this particular map.
Five pieces of Carter, Stabler and Adams (Poole) Pottery including four various form vases painted with floral design, one of squat form with Bluebird design, and a Rotary International 'Bourenmouth Conference 1937' dish and cover, 13.5cm diameter.Qty: 5Condition report:Crazing to all items. Rubbing to finial on Rotary International dish cover. Please see additional uploaded images.
Large collection of Poole Pottery kitchen and table wares, including a large number of preserve pots and covers, egg cruets and stands, a biscuit barrel, milk and cream jugs, sugar basins, plates, and similar.Qty: 3 boxesCondition report:Twelve items have crazing. One has crazing and a tiny chip to its base. Two have tiny chips to their bases. All other items are in excellent condition. Please see additional uploaded images.
Sheet Music / Songs Books, approximately one hundred and eighty pieces of sheet music, mainly from the Fifties and Sixties with artists including Elvis Presley, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Fourmost, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Drifters, Millie, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Archies, Karen Young, Johnny Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Jimmie Rodgers, Kathy Kirby, Judy Collins, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Lloyd, Neil Sedaka, Cliff Richard, Ken Dodd, Kenny Ball, Frankie Avalon, Glyn Poole, Brenda Lee and more - sold together with approximately forty Song Books of various genres - various years and conditions
FIVE BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS,ORNAMENTS AND GLASSWARE, to include a family of five Wade NatWest Piggies all with original stoppers, a Wedgwood blue Jasperware vase, a small turquoise ornamental brandy glass with ceramic Siamese cat and mouse, a set of six etched champagne glasses, a 1950's Pedigree walking/talking doll with moving head and eyes in original red and white dress, a Shelby Lane Bear named 'Whitney', a collection of 'Cottage Ware', five Cherry B glasses, Priory Dale 'Royal Countess' pattern tea ware, three boxed sets of cutlery, Poole Pottery Twin-Tone tea ware, etc. (s.d/a.f) (5 boxes + loose)
A LARGE QUANTITY OF MIXED CERAMICS to include a group of Hammersley gilded tea wares comprising a teapot, six cups, five saucers, a sugar bowl, and a cream jug, a group of Collingswood 'Chelsea' tea wares to include cups, saucers, side plates, etc, a Doulton 'Willow' jug with hinged lid, assorted crested ware, a quantity of royal commemorative items from across the 20th century to include mugs, bowls, a medal, etc covering monarchs Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI, and Elizabeth II, a Carlton ware jug, sugar bowl, and trinket dish, a Poole pottery cream jug and sugar bowl, etc (qty) (Condition Report: some Hammersley items ring dull when tapped, some wear to gilt on various items, Collingswood items could benefit from a clean)
ONE BOX AND LOOSE CERAMICS AND GLASSWARE, to include an art deco large figurine, three vintage coloured glass fishing buoys all within rope netting, stained glass sun catcher, figurines including Royal Worcester, Paragon, two donkey figures, purple frosted glass single stem vase, Poole 148 brown and tan small vase, two carved wooden pigs, studio pottery pig, Wade Whimsies Hippo family, etc. (sd/af), (1 box + loose)
Motoring road sign re ROADS ACT 1920 LOCOMOTIVES HEAVY MOTOR VEHICELS etc ARE PROHIBITED. Rectangular cast iron in as removed condition measures 23.75in x 23in. Makers name Dorset Foundry Ltd Poole cast in the back and also originates from a bridge in the Poole area. One for the Road Roller and Traction engine collector.
†BENJAMIN EELES for Shepherds Well Pottery; a stoneware jar and cover covered in tenmoku and kaki glaze, impressed BE and pottery marks, height 20cm, a bottle by William McNamara, and a bowl decorated with fish by Charmain Poole, diameter 14cm (3).Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

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